On the other side, Ivor hung up the phone, licking his dry lips, revealing a fiercely cruel gaze."You, do you know about the senior elder? Dare to touch me?" Magnus expressed surprise, looking at Ivor in astonishment.After hearing Ivor's phone conversation, Magnus felt that Ivor's thoughts were wildly insane, not expecting him to disregard the teachings of the family elder and even doubt the power of the senior elder."Why shouldn't I dare to touch you? Do you even realize your own status?" Ivor said arrogantly: "I don't know why Seventh Uncle is wary of Theophilus, but after all, Theophilus is just a chief elder of the James family.""You must understand my status within the James family!" Ivor stated with satisfaction: "In the future, I will be the one wielding power over the esteemed James Corporation in Radiant Harbor! Even if Theophilus is the chief elder, he will still have to listen to me, do you understand?""Moreover, you are just someone the James Corporation has discarded
After speaking, Ivor coughed out mouthfuls of blood, his face showing an oddly pained expression, eyes blazing with anger.He hadn't expected Theophilus to act without a word, attacking him so fiercely that it felt like his internal organs were about to shatter. Theophilus showed no respect for him whatsoever."Do you also know I'm the chief elder of the James family?" Theophilus's voice was chillingly cold: "I see you don't understand respect and order! Didn't the James family tell you anything? How dare you lay a hand on Magnus?""Theophilus, even if you are the successor to the chief elder of the James Corporation, your status has yet to be acknowledged by the James Corporation! You have no right to meddle in the affairs of the James Corporation!" Ivor yelled furiously: "Do you know I am the eldest of the James Corporation? How dare you hit me so viciously?""Eldest of the James Corporation?" Theophilus snorted coldly, hands clasped behind his back: "In terms of status, you're not
"Chief Elder Jake, let's discuss this calmly. You came here for Magnus's business, right?" Ivor spoke with an appeasing tone: "Chief Elder Jake, name your price, and I assure you, I will meet your conditions."Ivor struggled internally and finally chose to compromise, offering the temptation of wealth.Honestly, Ivor couldn't understand why Theophilus was so determined to help Magnus, a reckless move from the start, defeating all his men without leaving any dignity intact.Ivor didn't believe Theophilus was doing this out of pure loyalty; there must be other calculations.Was it because Magnus had offered his enterprise to Theophilus?Theophilus shook his head, the corner of his mouth curling into a wry smile.Did Ivor really think he could bribe him with wealth?"What do you have that's worth boasting about in front of me?"Ivor's face turned red; knowing his temper, he would have cursed long ago, but fearing Theophilus's authority, he suppressed his anger, feeling a deep humiliation
Magnus even thought he had previously underestimated the chief elder's strength.He had thought that Theophilus, the heir of the James from years ago, might be able to suppress the eldest Ivor to some extent.But he never expected Theophilus to be able to "crush" Ivor! He didn't even regard the James family as anything significant!It seems the strength of Theophilus might not be less formidable than the chief elder of that year."Chief Elder, I'm afraid I will never be able to repay this great favor in my lifetime!" Magnus said seriously: "From now on, whatever the chief elder entrusts, even if I have to rush into the jaws of death, I will not refuse!"Theophilus nonchalantly said: "It's just a small matter."If he couldn't even protect Magnus, how could he stand firm in Radiant Harbor? What was the point of being the elder of the James Corporation? Wouldn't that tarnish the prestige his mentor had built over the years?"Magnus, I have something to ask you." Theophilus spoke calmly:
Theophilus said nothing, just a cold smile playing on his lips.He had long seen through the true nature of Raine, a man of double standards, professing piety but hiding a dagger.“I'll be at Conal's mansion in ten minutes.”Ending the call, Theophilus's gaze deepened.As Theophilus headed towards the Ministry district, a black, limited-edition Maybach drove into Conal's villa, exuding an air of grandeur.A middle-aged man in a black coat, followed by an elderly man dressed in traditional attire, entered the James family's living room.“Oldest brother, you’re back in Radiant Harbor?”“Oldest brother, this time we need you to take charge!”In the living room, Raine, Manfred, and other members of the James family all stood up at his arrival, greeting him respectfully as if they had found a reliable pillar of support.This middle-aged man was Warren James, the decision-maker of the James family, his face stern and his eyes sharp, exuding a commanding presence.“Dad! Dad, you’re back! Las
Warren felt Conal's ideas were too outdated, stubbornly clinging to national and ethnic righteousness. What good would that do? He didn't even understand the most basic accumulation of wealth.As long as the James family grows strong and prosperous, why care if Empyria is engulfed in disaster?"Your heart is wicked! I cannot hand over the core power of the James family to you!" Conal said adamantly, coughing violently, regretting not turning steel into iron."Hmph." Warren cast a cold glance and said: "Then you just keep it, lying there and enjoying your rest. Surely you aren't hoping that Theophilus, the kid who can't even wipe his own nose, will save you?"Warren was engaged in a highly destructive and influential endeavor to secure immense benefits for his family. However, Conal discovered this and fiercely reprimanded him, intending to prevent him from doing this "good deed."As a result, he swiftly decided to change the family's machinery and directly imprisoned Elder Conal.Ther
Seeing Theophilus's arrogant demeanor, Warren concluded in his heart that Theophilus was nothing but an uneducated, rude person, completely unworthy and not at all his match.After a few exchanges, Warren had already started to look down on Theophilus.Warren's expression shifted, and then he clapped his hands, saying: "I think, Elder Jake, you've come a long way in this hot weather, you must be thirsty. Someone, bring tea to quench Elder Jake's thirst."As he finished speaking, a middle-aged man in blue clothes approached Theophilus, holding a cup of tea. He had a pale, jade-like face, silver hair, sharp and spirited eyes, exuding an air of transcendence."I am Casey Harris, I have long heard of Elder Jake, and am pleased to finally meet you." Casey said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, gracefully stepping forward and presenting the tea with both hands.Theophilus slightly furrowed his brows, assessing Casey. This man had a strong, steady breath and forceful steps, clearly a
Seeing Theophilus frown, they sensed a storm of blood and violence approaching, a field soon to be filled with corpses.How did Theophilus manage to reheat a cup of tea while talking? What kind of internal energy was this?Casey, a master of martial arts and internal energy, who had studied these aspects extensively and possessed the strength to break a hundred-year-old tree with one punch, had never seen such a terrifying display before."Wanting the James family to kneel? Haha, what a joke!" Warren laughed coldly, his eyes filled with contempt and anger.He had never met anyone so ignorant of the ways of the world, truly thinking of themselves as a deity descended to earth!"Casey, let's see how skilled our 'Elder Jake' is to dare make such exaggerated claims!" Warren's face was dark and ominous.Casey nodded slightly, taking a few steps forward, staring intently at Theophilus."Theophilus, although you may be considered a young talent, you must understand that there are always moun