"Never been to school?"Everyone's faces suddenly changed.In that day and age? Never been to school? It was simply absurd."Is this your way of refusing to answer my question? It's okay. Let's sit down and have some drinks. Just to warm up a little. Me and Reynard are good talkers," Beckett said politely.He patted, made room, and invited Ashton to sit."You misunderstood. I really haven't gone to school, let alone heard of any Scanfort Research Institute. My medical skills are self-taught, and I don't even have a medical qualification certificate. But Kendra saw me for my worth," Ashton said generously.Beckett's expression stiffened. "Kendra, what is this?"Everyone looked to Kendra for an answer.Kendra grabbed Ashton, sat on an empty sofa, and leaned on his shoulder. "Does it matter? You guys are too bound by rules and regulations even to meet the right person, and you complain in the group chat all day that you can't find love."Beckett and Reynard looked at each other.
"Mister Churney, I have already terminated the contract with the company, and I will pay the penalty for breach of contract. What do you want now?" Ellora's face was pale as she clutched the sofa with both hands. Her words were indifferent, but anyone could tell she was nervous.Mister Churney sneered at her and said, "Ellora, you know how much money you're earning for the company. The company has trained you for so long. Now is the time when you can finally make money for the company. Who do you think you are to quit whenever you want?"You must work as long as the company wants you to and do as they want. You know what happens to girls who defy company orders. I hope you choose well."Mister Churney waved his hand. "Take her away!"A group of black-clad bodyguards swarmed into the room."Don't you dare!" Reynard slammed the table and glared at the man."Damn it! You think the law doesn't apply here, huh? Don't you dare touch her. I will skin you alive!"Reynard stood with a st
A chill ran down Reynard's spine.He knew assaulting a Xenakis would lead to retaliation. He had no time to escape; he was surprised they acted so quickly.'Damn it,' he thought. 'It's all because of that idiot Levin speaking without thinking. He forced me to act tough, and now I'm in deep trouble. What do I do next?'Mister Churney lit a cigarette; he smirked gleefully as he looked at Reynard."Weren't you acting tough just now? Why don't you continue?" he asked mockingly."Let's see if your fists can take our knives."Reynard forced a smile. "It's a misunderstanding. All of this is just a misunderstanding."Manager Xenakis scoffed. "A misunderstanding? No one dares to create misunderstandings with the Xenakis family. If you meddle in Tamron Entertainment's business, be prepared to face the Xenakis family's wrath."You're Reynard, right? Founder of the Houston Group. You dared to hit my men. You're bold. I can't call myself a man if I don't break your hands today."Mister Chu
"Do you expect me to let someone like you go without a lesson? Do I seem like a joke to you?"Instantly, the group of thugs made a move.Ashton looked up and wiped an oil smear from the corner of his mouth with a napkin. He put down his utensils and said, "It's quite impolite to interrupt someone during their meal.""Excuse me?" Manager Xenakis was surprised, clearly amused. Why did someone always choose the worst possible moment to intervene?"Was that you who just spoke?" Manager Xenakis looked at Ashton, sizing up the young man before him, his intentions darkening."You little brat! I'll use you as an example today to send a clear message to everyone. If I don't, everyone will assume they can challenge me," Manager Xenakis said, his eyes fixed on Ashton.Ashton gave him an indifferent glance. "I'd advise you to take your men and leave while I'm still in a good mood."A stunned silence filled the room, all eyes turning to Ashton with a blend of shock and disbelief. Reynard and
The statement hung heavy and oppressive. Manager Xenakis instinctively shrank back, swallowing hard to calm his anxiety."Why does it require a knife at your neck for you to act sensibly? It appears that the Xenakis family members are all pathetic, mirroring their superiors," Kendra said.Everyone looked shocked, as if they had witnessed the unthinkable. Whispers spread about the unlicensed doctor's daring act. His reputation was fearsome.Manager Xenakis, ashamed and afraid, crawled to the doorway. He stammered an apology to the room, then yelled three times that the Xenakis family members were spineless cowards in a desperate bid for redemption or self-preservation.Outside, someone filmed the entire incident. The news rapidly made its way to Jaxson. At the time, he was still in the hospital, grappling with a severe injury to his lower body that left him feeling emasculated. His hatred toward Ashton was already at its pinnacle, and watching the video intensified his fury, nearly
"By your logic, one of us must die today, correct?" Ashton set his cup down calmly.Howard said mockingly, "Ashston, do you think this is just another one of your little scuffles? Do you know who these people are? Mister Jaxson Xenakis hired these elite assassins for 2.8 million dollars. They're not your average street thugs.""And how does that concern me?" Ashton remained unfazed, his tone dripping with sarcasm."How many times did I warn you? Going against Jaxson is a direct path to destruction. Yet, you never listened. My sister went to great lengths to save your life. Rescuing a stray would've been a more worthwhile cause," Howard scoffed."She saved me?"Ashton shook his head, too weary for further banter. "Howard, I'll give you two choices. One, take these people and get as far away from me as possible. From now on, never appear before me. Two, I'll send you to your death.""You insolent brat! Still acting so bold? Take him down!" Howard spat out."Howard!" A voice called
As Ashton began to walk away, he hesitated, lips parting as if to speak. However, in the end, he said nothing. The gap between them had grown so vast that no gesture or words could bridge it. Every action was futile, and no amount of regret would soften his heart.Alora stood up, dusted her clothes, and smoothed her hair with resignation. "I will leave now," she whispered. She ran down the stairs, hiding her tears.As she left, she collided with Kendra, who had just arrived at the entertainment city again. "Alora?" Kendra was confused. Why was she there? And had she been crying? "What's going on?""Miss Lockwood," Alora greeted, forcing a smile. "Congratulations on being with Ashton. I wish you both happiness." Without waiting for a response, she swiftly moved past Kendra, leaving behind a trail of bewilderment."What was that about?" Kendra mused aloud, but before she could reflect further, she found herself before Ashton."Darling, what was—""Still calling me darling? Thought
The Merchico Hotel penthouse suite's activity surprised the group."Reynard, Beckett, come on in!" A trendy young man waved them over. "I've saved us some seats." Their eyes lit up as they hurried over."Yale, you seem to be doing well. I heard this Edren Summit is high-profile, and you got seats?" Reynard said with envy.Yale Waggett was their friend from college, though he was from an earlier batch. Back then, Yale's family only had a small business, with assets around tens of millions, but after a few years, it seemed he had climbed the social ladder."I got some seats at the back thanks to my relative who arranged the venue. It is unbelievable how lavish this setup is," Yale said."The hotel's top floor spans 2,000 square meters, and it's so crowded that there's no room for a single extra chair. Some influential figures can't even secure a seat. An event of this magnitude is unmatched in South Edren's history.""Is it really that significant? Just who is this Master Levin? It