It contained only a single line that read, “Help! Eastern part of the underground trading market.”Who wouldn’t understand what would happen after reading such a message? Without wasting a moment, he slammed the gas pedal and drove towards Aurora’s location.“Damn it! How dare they! What kind of nerve does it take to kidnap someone I’m protecting?” Richard cursed as he steered his car.His eyes once again revealed a blaze of emotion that hadn’t appeared in three years. That look was one only ever seen in someone from Rio Dio Country, a warlord famously known throughout the land at that time!At the same time, but in a different location, around three muscular men armed with large knives and iron rods stood. Each of them stared intently at the iron door in front of them, as if waiting for someone to willingly hand over their life.The sight alone would make anyone who saw it run away in fear. Aurora was locked in a basement, right in the middle of the stage located in the center of th
The iron door clashed loudly against the wall behind it, producing a piercing sound that shattered the silence. In the next moment, the atmosphere around them fell eerily quiet.The head manager's movements halted, his face lifted toward the front. Elvan and everyone else there also looked up, staring intently at the door in front of them.Standing in front of them was Richard, dressed in a plain shirt and black cloth pants. One hand was in his pocket, his head bowed. A cold, crooked smile graced his lips.The aura emanating from Richard was overwhelming. He seemed like Captain Dwayne from a few years ago, sweeping through the underground of cities. Back then, Captain Dwayne had also come alone, with a similar demeanor!“Wow! So, you dare to come alone?!” Elvan exclaimed, breaking the silence as he stood and glared at the man.Everyone present tightened their grips on their weapons.Richard, standing calmly before them, slowly lifted his head.Dangerous, intense eyes glared from the
The place where Richard stood now was the same place he had stood five years ago. Captain Dwayne had returned here to face his opponent once more and claim his victory!Richard swung the knife in his hand, sending it straight into the path of the bullet that had been flying through the air, hitting its target and causing it to fall and roll on the floor!But it didn’t end there; the man spun around and then aimed his knife directly at the head of the head of manager. A moment later, the sound of blood spurting out and the tearing of flesh from the knife’s slash could be heard.“You…” The head manager stared at Richard with wide eyes and spoke in a faltering voice, “Y-You… h-how can you…”THUD!The man’s body fell, crashing to the ground with his eyes wide open.Silence filled the entire underground room. No one dared to speak after witnessing the recent events. Meanwhile, the mafia boss could only shake his head in disbelief as he saw the man’s lifeless body lying on the ground.He re
The figure smiled with a direct gaze towards Mario. The smile was laced with a dangerous intent, as if it were waiting for someone’s death. Even his voice carried a thick aura of lethal intent.“Really? If that’s the case, open your eyes wide and see clearly if I’m capable or not!”Moments later, the air around them seemed to thin out. The look of anger in Mario’s eyes, which had been evident just moments before, was instantly replaced by expressions of shock and fear. The others in the room backed away in surprise, startled, and ended up falling to their knees on the floor.Elvan, meanwhile, still hid behind Mario, swallowing nervously. Only the mafia boss seemed to be gathering his courage, speaking with a trembling voice he tried to conceal.“You? You dare challenge Cap Dwayne?! It seems you’re tired of living!”“Mr. Mario! This bastard has already killed over two hundred of our men! You have to—” The mafia boss’s words were cut short as he turned his face and stared in shock. The
Richard’s disappearance over the past three years led many people to quietly work towards defeating him. Mario’s suspicion of Raylon was quite normal and human due to the fear rising within him.Some of the people present started glaring at Elvan, who was unconscious, with cynical, squinting eyes. “Don’t tell him what happened today. Don’t mention that the person Elvan was supposed to kill is Cap Dwayne. Let’s wait and see what he does until Aurora’s birthday celebration and how he reacts.”“This fool, let’s just leave him here!” Mario and several others decided to leave Elvan, who was unconscious, all alone.Moments after their departure, Elvan winced in pain as if his whole body had been run over by a truck. He blinked a few times, regained consciousness, and found himself lying in the corridor on the second floor. He recalled what had happened, then quickly turned his head to observe his surroundings and breathed a sigh of relief.“They’re gone, and I’m still alive,” the man mumbl
“What?!” Raylon exclaimed, his voice rising in shock.Wasn’t Mario supposed to have failed to acquire the secret order? How could it suddenly be in Richard’s hands?“This secret order is here with me thanks to your nephew. I should be thanking him,” Richard said meaningfully before abruptly ending the call.Raylon furrowed his brow in confusion, the phone still pressed to his ear. “Nephew? Does this mean Elvan managed to get it? Or is Mario playing me? Wow! It looks like Elvan made a good impression on Cap Dwayne! That’s great!” Raylon muttered to himself.“I need to find a chance in a few days to officially introduce Elvan to Cap Dwayne!” Raylon decided with enthusiasm.Richard had just arrived on the eighteenth floor, while Aurora had already gotten there by taking the elevator, due to her high heels and being pressed for time. Her attempt to open the door was interrupted by voices coming from inside the room.“The meeting was supposed to start thirty minutes ago. Where’s our manage
In all their lives, they had never met a woman quite like Aurora. Her face radiated an immense confidence, and with unwavering assurance, she demonstrated that the success she would achieve was based solely on her own abilities, without a hint of doubt.Richard had been waiting for her in front of the meeting room door for some time. An hour later, Aurora finally emerged, followed by the disbelieving gazes of the employees behind her.“Is the meeting over?” Richard asked, gently patting Aurora’s head.“Yes,” she replied.“How was it? Was it difficult?”“It was! But everything’s sorted now,” Aurora responded playfully.“Someone tried to threaten me! Wasted an hour of my time! I’m so hungry now!”“Richard, I’m hungry,” Aurora said again, shaking Richard’s arm and speaking in a sweet, coaxing tone.Richard’s heart raced for a moment. He tried to steady the wild pounding in his chest and asked, “What do you want to eat?”“I want to eat the goat stick by the roadside!” Aurora exclaimed, pu
It wasn’t Aurora’s idol, but her friend named Timone from when they were in middle school! Timone spoke up again after noticing Aurora’s displeased gaze, though she remained silent.“The day after tomorrow is Dharia’s birthday. She gave me an invitation yesterday. She said it’s going to be celebrated at the Underwater Hotel! I also heard that her boyfriend is a manager at Diamond Group! Now that’s what you call a real rich person!”“Thank goodness she’s free from that useless husband of hers! Otherwise, she’d probably be miserable for the rest of her life!”“Oh, by the way, Auro. Isn’t your birthday on the same day as hers? What has your boyfriend prepared for you?” Timone asked with a sarcastic tone.The man sitting behind the wheel cast a meaningful look at Aurora. Richard noticed this and only gave a brief glance at Timone’s boyfriend before smiling mockingly and said,“What have I prepared? Whatever she wants, I’ll give it to her! Including the whole world if she desires it! Are y