"Pa! Pa!! Pa!!!" The resounding claps reverberated throughout the room as Xavier, Damien, and a group of men dressed in black made their grand entrance into the banquet hall. The men in black swiftly encircled Alexander and his companions, creating an intimidating wall around them.Yet, despite the commotion and the encroaching presence of Xavier and his cohorts, Arthur remained unfazed. Influenced by Alexander and Isabel, he paid no mind to the unfolding events, continuing to enjoy the feast and revelry as if they were the sole occupants of the room.Xavier seethed with anger. Addressing Alexander's nonchalant demeanor, he remarked, "You all seem quite brave, acting so confident. But I highly doubt you understand the true meaning of death."Finally lifting his head, Alexander locked eyes with Xavier, his gaze brimming with mischief. He flashed a playful smile and responded, "Ah, the meaning of death, you say? Well, Xavier, the downfall of the Forbes family is precisely what death sig
Xavier quickly took a seat next to Alexander, who generously poured him a drink. Despite Xavier's lack of desire to indulge, he found himself with no choice but to accept. Approximately twenty minutes later, Xavier's father, a middle-aged man, entered the room and was taken aback by the sight of the unconscious men in black scattered on the ground. Isabel had incapacitated them to prevent their groans of pain from causing any disturbance.As Xavier's father approached, his eyes fell upon Xavier, who was in the midst of drinking with Alexander. He addressed his son, curiosity and concern evident in his voice, "Xavier, what's happening here?"However, Xavier remained silent, unwilling to speak in the presence of Alexander.Alexander interjected, trying to alleviate the confusion, "Oh, Mr. Forbes, please join us."Although Xavier's father was perplexed, he managed to maintain his composure. He approached them and took a seat as Alexander poured him a drink as well. He glanced at Arthur a
Alexander strolled leisurely, immersing himself in the beauty of the surroundings. Suddenly, a piercing scream shattered the tranquility, followed by the distinct sound of a slap resonating through the air. "Pa!"Startled, Alexander turned his attention to the commotion. A woman's angry voice pierced through the tension, berating him, "Don't you watch where you are going?". It was then that he realized he had inadvertently collided with a young woman, lost in his own thoughts. Before he could apologize, she impulsively slapped him."Emily?" Alexander called out, his voice laced with surprise. Out of all the people he expected to encounter, his ex-wife Emily was the last on his list.In response to his utterance, a young, handsome man with impeccable style approached, placing a comforting hand on Emily's shoulder. "What's wrong, baby?"Emily's surprise quickly transformed into a mixture of disgust and disdain upon seeing Alexander. "Oh, he's nothing more than a kept man and a loser wh
Xavier immediately lowered his head in a respectful bow towards Alexander, expressing his remorse, "I beg your forgiveness, Alexander. My brother's actions were thoughtless and disrespectful."Vincent and Emily stood there in shock, unable to comprehend Xavier's submissive behavior towards Alexander. Vincent questioned his brother, bewildered, "Brother, why are you treating this lowly individual as if he were of noble stature?"Before Vincent could finish his sentence, Xavier swiftly delivered a slap to his face, commanding him sternly, "Apologize to him immediately.""You," Before Vincent could complete his words, another slap followed.However, he realized that something was amiss and reluctantly obeyed his brother's instructions, choosing to comply for the time being, unaware of the details surrounding the situation.Though he was a playboy who didn't take the family business serious, he knew that the family had made serious losses in the business attack against the White's Group r
"Considering your lack of honesty, it seems pointless to maintain any form of corporation between us," Alexander declared resolutely before walking away.Helen Baker, filled with indignation, gestured towards her imposing bodyguard, silently signaling him to take action against Alexander. In an instant, the burly man lunged towards Alexander, seizing the opportunity to avenge the kick inflicted upon him by Alexander earlier.However, as the powerful punch was about to connect with Alexander, he swiftly maneuvered his body with the agility of a lightweight object and retaliated with a punch of his own, infused with even greater force. Although Alexander had anticipated an attack, he had not foreseen the extent to which the burly man harbored intentions of crippling or even killing him.Alexander's counterpunch struck the burly man with tremendous impact, propelling him backward while he uncontrollably expelled blood from his mouth.Approaching the fallen burly man, Alexander delivered
"Alexander, Alexander,"***The following morning, Alexander awoke from his slumber. As he attempted to sit up, a slight pain emanated from his abdomen. Observing his discomfort, Isabel, who was beside him, promptly rose to her feet and assisted him in reclining back down. She bowed apologetically, her guilt apparent in her eyes. "Young master, I'm deeply sorry for my negligence. This unfortunate incident would not have occurred if I had been there to protect you," she expressed, the guilt evident in her eyes.Alexander sighed, he didn't want her blaming herself after all he had commanded her not to follow him. Alexander sighed, not wanting her to blame herself since he had specifically instructed her not to follow him. "Isabel, please don't blame yourself. It's my own fault, not yours. Moving forward, I promise to always heed your advice regarding my safety.""I won't be here any longer," she responded sorrowfully.This statement furrowed Alexander's brow, prompting him to attempt s
Alexander chuckled, amused by the situation. "You've got it all wrong," he corrected with a laugh. "It's not just the entire Baker family inviting Tom; it's specifically Helen Baker who's extending the invitation."As Alexander pondered the matter further, he continued, "The Baker family holds significant power and even wields influence in the underground world. They wouldn't simply pay attention to Tom; they would seek to control him. However, the dynamics change when it comes to Helen. I can sense that she desires to establish her own power, to grow independently outside of her family's sphere of influence."He reassured Arthur, saying, "There's no need to worry excessively about this. Instruct Tom to agree to whatever she proposes. Furthermore, gather the information I require, and I'll take care of the rest."Arthur nodded in understanding and departed from the room.Shortly after, Alexander's phone began to ring, emitting a peculiar sound. He picked it up, his face brightening in
Helen's disdainful reaction to Alexander's request reflected her frustration, as she sarcastically remarked, "Can't you, at the very least, show some respect towards me as the daughter of a prominent family?"In response, Alexander remained silent, his gaze fixed upon her. Irritated by his lack of words, Helen expressed her displeasure by stomping her foot and reluctantly complying, reaching over to open the car door.As Alexander stepped out of the vehicle, he glanced back at Isabel, who remained seated inside. Offering her a reassuring smile, he instructed, "Wait here, Isabel. I'll be back shortly."Observing Isabel's downcast expression, he paused and reconsidered, saying, "Alright, come with me, as I promised."Isabel nodded, and the three of them proceeded to enter the fast-food establishment, where they were greeted by two imposing men dressed in dark suits. These individuals, recognizing Helen, bowed in deference as they passed by.Inside, the atmosphere buzzed with liveliness.