Jason eyed Theophilus defiantly, haughtily raising his wrist to flaunt a limited edition Vacheron Constantin watch worth tens of millions, pompously checking the time. "Magnus, it's nearly time for my appointment." Jasper spoke leisurely: "I'm giving you one minute. Promptly escort this bumpkin you've invited out of this tea lounge, don't disrupt my business. My patience has its limits." Magnus' gaze emanated fury. He no longer paid attention to Jason's insolence but looked at Theophilus, speaking with deep reverence: "Boss Jake, this is a private room I reserved for you. But this blind fool insists on usurping it." Theophilus showed no reaction. It appeared another had usurped his position. "Magnus, damn, are you disrespecting me despite my consideration for you? The blind fool? Your audacity is quite something, isn't it?" Jason looked at Magnus with a chilly gaze. His voice rose in a harsh rebuke: "You useless cur, are you asking for death?" "Ha ha, Magnus, can't you see how pa
Theophilus had no desire to indulge in pointless dialogue with the Radisson. Every Radiant Harbor inhabitant was familiar with the Radissons' modus operandi. From the upper echelons to the family's younger generations, they all carried an aura of divine privilege, treating Radiant Harbor like their playground. "Understood." Hades responded respectfully, nodding before turning to confront Jasper's mob. "Throw them where? Hell, I've never met anyone as audacious as you!" Jasper seethed, lunging forward, intending to strike, but Hades held him back. He couldn't comprehend such idiocy. Openly declaring that the victim was a Radisson? How many lives would Jake have to offer to compensate for this? Crack. Crack. Crack. Hades made quick work of the pandering sycophants with several well-aimed slaps, silencing their cries and bruising their faces. "You! You!" Jasper gaped at Hades in surprise, not expecting him to act with such quick, decisive brutality. "Get out!" Hades grabbed Jaspe
"Hold on." Theophilus's icy voice halted him: "Magnus after I help you exact revenge for your father, it will still not be too late for you to kneel. Besides, I do not need these formalities." "Yes." Magnus replied, respectfully lowering his head. The commanding presence and demeanor of Theophilus truly made him feel inferior, instilling deep reverence. Regardless of Magnus’s inheritance of hundreds of millions, Theophilus remained indifferent to such worldly conventions. In a word, noble. "All right, Magnus, now take me to the James family's elder headquarters." Theophilus said solemnly. "Yes!" Magnus gratefully responded. With the patriarch on his side, he could finally hold his head high again and return to the James family's main headquarters. Bang! Bang! Bang! At that moment, a series of loud thuds from outside echoed as though someone had hit the wall. Theophilus's expression turned icy as he rose from his private tea room. Magnus and Leighton followed him out. Several
Wait for death! These two words were like a bolt of lightning striking Jasper's heart. Jasper was stunned as though he'd been struck by lightning, his eyes wide, staring at Theophilus in surprise. Theophilus' face was still as calm as ever, with no change in his expression. Jasper felt a chilling terror inside, finding this man mysterious and sinister. How terrifying. Who would've thought Theophilus could command such respect from his father-in-lawr Raine? Jasper approached Theophilus, his eyes dazed, his face in agony, and he bowed his head, handing over the phone to Theophilus, stuttering: "Boss, Boss Jake, I... my father-in-law wants to speak with you." At that moment, he wished for nothing more than to carve out a hole in the earth and vanish. So immense was his shame. Just a short while ago, he was taunting Theophilus with an air of superiority. Still, to his dismay, he realized that Theophilus was a true powerhouse, commanding respect even from his father-in-law as though h
"Boss Jake, I understand your anger. Indeed this brat deserves death, but could you reconsider out of respect for me?" Raine's face was deathly pale. "I have respected you, but it seems you don't care." Theophilus eyed Raine James coldly. "I must ask you. Initially, I told you Magnus is my employee. I hoped any James family members would not oppress him. Did you consider my words as wind passing by your ears?" Beneath Theophilus's calm voice was a threatening undertone as if it could move mountains and fill seas. Even a seasoned man like Raine felt a shiver creep down his spine, the pressure suddenly bearing heavily on him. "Boss Jake, you might have misunderstood something. No one in the James family oppressed Magnus." Raine managed a weak smile. Facing a big shot with a mysterious background like Theophilus, Raine was immensely strained. He never expected Theophilus to stand up for Magnus. "Is that so?" Theophilus stared deep into Raine's eyes, the penetrating gaze making hi
"Father, father-in-law, I, I can't stand it. I can't accept this!" Jasper lay on the ground, panting, repeating countless times, his eyes full of hatred and maliciousness: "I can't accept being crippled like this. I must find my father and bring out the Radisson family." "This Theophilus, what kind of god is he? Why should father-in-law be afraid of him?" "You fool!" Raine angrily shouted, his face pale: "And you still want to involve the Radisson family? Do you want to die?" "Don't ask why anymore. During this time, you better recuperate in the hospital, and I'll invite top foreign experts to treat you to see if your legs can be healed." Raine said solemnly. "Take him to the hospital." Raine ordered without a hint of patience, signaling the bodyguard beside him to carry Jasper out of the Center Rain tea house. As Raine's visage grew cold and stern, his fingers danced over the phone, dialing numbers rapidly. The sudden appearance of Theophilus had exerted overwhelming pressure on
In the depths of Manfred James's discerning gaze, perhaps if Theophilus was to be the heir of that enigmatic figure, he might possess a modicum of mettle. Yet, to expect the entire upper echelon of the James house to roll out the red carpet for him was undoubtedly a lofty aspiration. If Theophilus were not to inherit the power and clout from that era's shadowy figure, then what would even a sprinkle of acquired skills avail him? Moreover, with Theophilus being of such tender age, even if that grand elder desired to bequeath all his influence, how could the young man possibly wield it effectively? "Brother Manfred, we cannot afford to underestimate this Theophilus." Raine James cautioned with a hint of trepidation: "Although we're in the dark about the true stature of that grand elder from yesteryears, and the extent of his dominion, even our own patriarch approached the matter with kid gloves. It'd be prudent for us to tread lightly." Pausing for a brief moment, Raine James contin
Being the crown jewel of the James conglomerate in Radiant Harbor, Lillian held unparalleled sway. In days of yore, her influence would have been on par with that of a reigning princess, an unreachable celestial existence. Without their academic ties, many among them, even those with some societal stature and moderate wealth, wouldn't be deemed worthy of sharing a coffee with Lillian. Dulcie nodded, her tone firm: "I am indeed running a gemstone corporation in Elysian Echo. I'm here in Radiant Harbor for business, but most dealings are nearing completion. We might soon establish a branch here." "Oh? Really, Dulcie? You're branching out to Radiant Harbor? That's commendable, but the gemstone business here isn't a piece of cake." Lillian retorted with a hint of skepticism: "You've been absent from Radiant Harbor for years. How did you manage to establish connections? Without them, business here can be quite challenging." Dulcie's brow furrowed slightly. Lillian's demeanor during this