"Hmph, I can't stand disgusting men thinking they're tough because they can bully a girl. Get lost! I'm in a good mood today, and I don't want to see you. If you stick around, I won't hold back my punches!"Kalliope bravely raised her fist and spoke fiercely as she stood in front of Alex.The crowd chuckled. Kalliope was indeed a character, and her bravery was commendable. However, her boldness often landed her in trouble.The men glanced warily at the figure behind her, who was even more muscular than a professional football player, and reluctantly averted their gaze. Then, one of them glared at Fiona. "Our boss has already shown you enough respect. If you don't appreciate it, think about how you'll end up."The group of men turned and walked away.Fiona remained seated, her head bowed, lost in thought.In a flash, she narrowed her eyes, revealing a smile as she turned to face Kalliope. "Thank you. It's been a while since I've encountered such warm-hearted people like you.""Yo
If it were anyone else, they would dismiss Ashton's words as the ramblings of a madman.Fiona was different, though.Everything he said aligned perfectly with her experiences.There were indeed two amulets. The other one was with her cousin, her aunt's daughter.It was strange that her cousin had good luck while her career struggled. A famous director wanted to cast her cousin in a new film after she had just entered the entertainment industry.If things continued that way, she might lose all her luck, and if she was not careful, there could be a violent accident."Ashton is quite knowledgeable, Fiona. I suggest you consider his words," Cassia said.Many people looked at Ashton with confusion, wanting to stop his rambling, but Cassia was different. She knew Ashton would not just spout nonsense. As his partner, she naturally stood unwaveringly by Ashton's side."Um, I understand." Fiona seemed slightly dazed.Just then, the men who had previously left returned, and they brought
"Alex, help us!"In an instant, Kalliope was flooded with a sense of safety. Her face, once etched with fear, held a defiant look as she boldly faced the men.The security Alex provided was unmatched. His height rivaled the strongest men."Alex, teach them a lesson. Show these shameless brutes what they deserve," Kalliope said, her fists clenched and eyes locked onto the group.However, Ashton did not order Alex to attack. He wanted to enjoy his bath without any trouble. If those men had the sense to back off, everyone could get along, but if they sought trouble, he would let Alex flex his muscles.Predictably, the men chose the latter. "What are you scared of? He may be tough, but he's just one guy. Are you telling me eight of us can't take him down?"The man's words rallied his crew, and they charged from three directions. Alex, unfazed, met each attacker with a single punch, sending them flying like ragdolls, their bones snapping cleanly under his strength.If Alex had truly
"Mister Carlsridge said it's okay."Jacob Latham drank his tea."I heard that the genuine formula for this La Verdure Pill is from a company in South Edren, called the Royal Sealift Group.""Yes, it is true, but the formula in my hand is an improved version, and there will be no copyright disputes. I can guarantee this." Alora thought the other party was worried about copyright issues, so she quickly explained.Samuel Callahan nodded. "It doesn't matter. For people like us, there are no such issues as copyrights. The problem lies in the market."The Royal Sealift Group held a new drug launch conference for the La Verdure Pill a long time ago, but so far, they have not released this new drug on the market." Samuel raised his eyes as if he wanted to see the expression on Alora's face."This is indeed strange, but maybe the Royal Sealift Group doesn't own a production line, or they have not developed a method for full-scale mass production, and their goods are insufficient."Howeve
Everyone looked at Ashton like he was a madman.Isabella shook her head. "It's hopeless, Fiona. Don't get involved with this. Mister Latham must be furious. Whoever gets involved will die."Fiona's face paled again.Jacob was stunned. He could not believe that would come out of the mouth of a kid about his age. He laughed angrily. He had forgotten how long it had been since someone dared to say such a thing to him."Who are you? Tell me your name. I don't want to kill a nameless person.""Ashton? Why are you here?"Ashton did not speak, but Alora, who followed behind, called out to him.Ashton stared at Alora as if she had nothing to do with him. He ignored Alora's question as if he had not heard it."Ashton?" Jacob looked back at Alora."A friend from my hometown," Alora said dryly.She looked at Ashton's expression again as if she wanted to see something from it, but she was disappointed. Ashton's expression still did not change for one bit."Apologize to Jacob now. I will
Every time Ashton spoke, Alora paled.Every word he said pierced her heart.After careful recall, that seemed likely.After meeting Ashton, everything went smoothly. She felt lucky. She owned the things she wanted; she just had to reach out to grab them.Including her return to the Latham family.Seeing the potential life she could have with the Latham family in the Imperial Capital, she once again left Ashton. She felt her future should not be bound by useless love and relationships.Her entourage should include business magnates and corporate leaders."Ashton, is she your ex-wife?" Cassia was not surprised. On the contrary, she was very calm and even felt sad for the woman."Well, I was young and ignorant. I did not know the dark side of humanity, and I lost a very important person because of her. But from now on, I will never do such stupid things again." Ashton smiled and patted her head. He saw a bit of Yanne in Cassia."I will stay with you, and I will never leave you."
Ashton looked at the person who was talking."Samuel, it's you."He was the second son of the aristocratic Carlsridge family in the Imperial Capital. Ashton knew him a few years ago when he lived in the Imperial Capital.Samuel was a man who was good at discovering business opportunities, and he was considered quite capable among his peers. Unfortunately, he and Ashton were not on good terms."You guys know each other?""Mister Carlsridge, what did you mean by what you just said?" Alora only felt more confused.She suddenly realized she had missed some important information and made a mistake."Of course, we know each other. He's the third son of the most powerful aristocratic family, the Levin family, in Imperial Capital. Who would not know him?" Samuel looked at Ashton with a smile on his face."What?" Alora was shocked."The most powerful family of Imperial Capital? The Levin family? Are you kidding me? Why haven't I heard of them.""Of course, you haven't heard of them. N
Alora was receiving a lot of negative attention from the crowd.No one paid attention to Jacob, and all their attention was on the gossip between Ashton and Alora.Outside, Jacob got up with one broken arm. He tried to rush into the room with a roar, only to be thrown out by Alex guarding the door again.In the reception room, dozens of pairs of eyes fell on Alora.However, Cassia looked at Ashton, a little distressed.He was the victim.Even strong people were vulnerable. People close to them could hurt them deeply."Ashton!" Alora grunted and looked angry."You are nothing more than a clown in my eyes now. You have such an ugly soul. I am also glad I finally got out of our relationship," Ashton said bluntly."Attacking on me from the moral high ground, Ashton? I did not expect that you would bother using such dirty tricks. I was wrong about you!""You've said this too many times, and I'm tired of it." Ashton dug his ears. "And finally, I hope you will stay this way forever.