"Ash, I told you it's my turn to protect you."Yanne disregarded everything and rushed out from behind Ashton. She positioned herself firmly in front of him."Yanne!"Anthony screamed."Mister Zeke, stop!"Leonard Zeke was inches away from clawing someone in the face. He abruptly stopped.His fingernails were capable of piercing through steel plates. He would have caused unimaginable consequences if he struck someone in the face.Anthony let out a sigh of relief because his daughter was unharmed. Then, he glared at Ashton."That's enough. Sorry, everyone. I have to cancel this event. I will visit you personally to apologize for this."The host asked the guests to leave. They smiled and left.Alora turned to look at Ashton before she left."Here's a piece of advice for you, if you still see Yanne as your sister, your fate will be grim. Yanne's status has changed since Mister Scott's return. You two are of two different worlds now. She will realize that eventually and distance
The air was still.Leonard was surprised, then laughed and shook his head. He thought it was a joke.He did not believe it. He was an undefeated combat expert in Saffron for decades. 'How can this young man kill me?'The youngsters are reckless with their words. I get it. I'm a fighter, after all. What kind of fighter isn't reckless?'"Young man, it's very difficult for someone your age to understand combat, but many people are better than you. You have a long way to go."Anthony was surprised to hear that. "Mister Zeke, are you sure he knows combat?""More like martial arts. Combat is a vague term. You can train to have the form, but you can't train to have the power. He has power. Perhaps he's a young expert in our line of work."Am I right?" Leonard looked at him again.Ashton smiled but did not reply.'Power? Young expert? Jaden would laugh his heart out.'Ashton did not care to explain himself. It was his fundamental strategy of keeping a low profile."I don't believe i
Ashton stood in a daze. He looked into her innocent eyes. He could not hurt the girl after seeing her cute face.After Alora, he was indifferent to romance.He had been in love once, and Alora pledged eternal love to him. However, they could not escape the challenges that came with loving someone.They had mutual feelings, but they were faced with such challenges. Yanne was only like a sister to him. He only wanted to protect her like an older brother.She was too young and immature for society. How she felt could not represent her feelings in the future.Love was fickle."Yanne—""Do you reject me?" Yanne instantly cried, but she held his hand. She refused to let it go.Ashton suddenly remembered his gift. He hurriedly took out the delicate box from his pocket."Don't cry, Yanne. Look at what I got for you."Ashton frantically opened the box. A nine-figure jade bead was in the box. Its glow was mysterious and captivating.It was a beautiful bead, but Yanne did not glance at
Alora frowned and answered the door. Ashton stood outside."Come in."Tyson, Florence, and Gilbert looked at him when he entered the room. Their insulting and suspicious looks enraged him."It's getting late. Just tell me. I don't have time for this.""What? Is my house too dirty for you? Is that why you're unwilling to be here?" Alora glared at him.Ashton did not want to fight. He walked into the house he was familiar with, and he felt a wave of sadness."Ashton, let's get straight to the point. Hand over the antiques, and we'll give you money. You can take this money with you and live freely."You stole those antiques anyway. You might get into trouble if you try to sell them. You're not capable enough to solve that problem."Ashton interrupted her and said, "Hold on, I have no idea what you're talking about. What do you mean I stole antiques?""Why are you pretending? There are no outsiders here, and I'm not recording. Just admit it because it's beneficial for everyone. We
Ashton regarded Alora ironically. "You are not dumb like your mom, right? Do you think these men can stop me?"Alora clenched her fists.She was furious but had seen Ashton fight at the gala and Anthony Scott's mansion. She knew the men her mom hired were easy for him. Ashton seemed like someone who could have been a professional fighter."Let him go.""What are you doing, Alora?" Florence wanted to grab Ashton."Forget it, Mom. They can't stop him. I know that better than you."Alora sighed.She watched Ashton leave. She thought about what Ashton said.'Is the Cox Group facing bankruptcy?''Is he making it up, or did he have a source?''No way. The Cox Group would hide its bankruptcy if they wanted to make a run for it with the money. It would be so secretive that industry insiders would not know anything about it. He doesn't know the Cox Group, so how did he know about that?'There were two possibilities.The first possibility was jealousy. He knew the Alora Group was abo
'The Saccharine?'Ashton was surprised."The Saccharine Entertainment is a chain company owned by my employee, Walter Tundra. Should I inform him to raid the bar to keep Yanne safe?" Jaden heard the conversation because he was standing next to him."No. I'll go there myself."Take all the deep sea stones to the rooftop and build a tower-like structure around the lightning device.""Yes, Mister Ashton."He arrived at the Saccharine. The bar was located at the bustling intersection of three commercial streets in the heart of Pyramid City. It was hailed as a bar built on top of a goldmine.A few years ago, that location was a corporate bank. A mysterious South Edren entrepreneur came out of nowhere and built the Saccharine Entertainment empire within three months. He took over all the bars in South Edren and the three major cities nearby.Saccharine Entertainment had become a staple in the entertainment industry in South Edren. The business that represented Saccharine Entertainmen
Yanne was drunk.She was in a bad mood, and she was a lightweight, so her mind went blank.However, she sensed that someone was trying to touch her without her consent. Her sixth sense was right because Ricky was looking deep into her eyes. He slowly moved his lips towards her as she opened her eyes."What are you doing? Get away!"Yanne was shocked and frightened. She shoved Ricky, and he almost fell to the floor.Ricky was humiliated by multiple rejections in public. Angrily, he grabbed her shoulder."What's wrong with liking you?""Argh! Let go of me."Yanne screamed in pain.Ricky tightened his grip instead of releasing. He pinned her to the table and kissed her forcefully."Gwen, help me!"Yanne asked Gwen for help, but Gwen did not try to stop him."Yanne, Ricky is tall, hot, and rich. Where can you find another man like him? Isn't he a thousand times better than Ashton? If you become his girlfriend, you'll be the missus of the school union, and everyone will respect
Ricky got up from the floor with the help of several people. He sat on the sofa and wiped the filth off his body.He called the police while he complained to his father.'I must turn this around, or else I can't show my face in school again.'"Ricky, the manager went to get him, so don't worry. He can't escape."That blondie, Jake, and Gwen comforted Ricky.Ashton returned soon.Ricky finally saw what the man who beat him up looked like. He was enraged.'Fuck, I almost had Yanne. This guy ruined it for me, and he beat me up. When have I ever been mistreated like this?'"Don't say I'm being unfair. I'll give you time to call whoever you can get within half an hour. If you don't entertain me, I'll break your limbs."Ricky looked at him menacingly. He glared like a hungry wolf.Gwen sighed and said, "That's for Yanne's sake. I know Ricky well. You won't leave here alive if you were someone else."Ashton sat there without doing anything. Gwen frowned and said, "You won't kneel a