On the other hand the guard immediately pulled the trigger again hoping that he would finally kill Chris since it was impossible to dodge a bullet at such a short distance.“I finally got you.” He clamored, having a wicked Green on his face but that smile vanished when the gun snapped and he realized that the magazine was empty.“Looks like you forgot to count….” Chris said in a mocking tone. He grabbed the guard and twisted it. Afterwards he grabbed the guard’s neck and lifted him off the ground effortlessly.******Meanwhile, Dustin Ambrose and Eric Carter were seated inside the small office that was located inside the warehouse and sitting across both of them was a bald headed man whose face was covered in scars, giving him a menacing appearance.“Mr. Neptune, we are very delighted that you were willing to have this meeting with us.” Dustin remarked, addressing the man.After forming an alliance together, Eric and Dustin schemed up w plan to rob cross corporation warehouse which
Seeing Neptune standing a few meters away from him, Chris frowned as he also caught sight of Eric and Dustin. Feeling extremely irritated, He snapped the guard's neck before releasing his grasp. “As expected, I already knew that the Ambrose family was involved but I wasn't expecting to see you here as well, Eric Carter. However, I should expect nothing less since you have always been the center of Eva's troubles.” Neptune turned to look at Dustin and Eric with a suspicious gaze. “Do you know this punk?” He questioned. “It's not what you think Mr. Neptune. This bastard is just the matrilocal son in law of our Carter family. He is married to my cousin.” Eric hurriedly explained to avoid being misunderstood. “That's right! His name is Chris and he's just a piece of trash. I'm sure you must have heard about the useless bum that married the most beautiful lady in Brooklyn.” Neptune arched his eyebrows. Indeed he had heard rumors about Chris. Who hasn't heard about the scandalous ma
“As always, it has never been a pleasure to meet you, Neptune. I don't believe I owe you no explanation considering your actions.”“Bullsh*t….Have you forgotten the law? There is a rule that was placed to prevent the bosses from evading territories, so tell me, are you planning to start a war?” neptune hollered, “I should be asking you the same, Neptune.Besides, speaking of wars, I don't think you clan can survive one again us.”Neptune bursted into a loud malicious laughter after hearing the words that Felix uttered. “You naive punk! This is why kid shouldn't be involved in adult games. I heard the you have become the head of the Landon family after that old man died miserable and I'm impressed that you had the guts to step up. But you bring too cocky and getting ahead of yourself.”“No I'm not. The one getting ahead of himself is you. I have enough justification to be here right now.”“What nonsense is spouting out of your damn mouth? How could you be justified to be here right now
Chris who had been standing in the sidelines and listening to the conversation finally felt that it was pointless to keep going on. He has patiently waited hoping that Felix might be able to convince Neptune to release the stolen item and avoid any further squabbleUnfortunately, it turns out that there was no other choice but to resort to violence as Neptune was very persistent and was even attempting to attack Felix.“I have been very benolevant but it turns out that you don't deserve my grace. If you are refusing to hand over the items back then I have no choice but to force you to hand it over.”“Ha ... .You sure know how to talk big but what could you possibly do when you are greatly outnumbered? Soon, I'll have you kneeling before me and begging me to spare your life.”Neptune remarked, scoffing at Chris' words and signaling his men to initiate an attack on both Chris and Felix.Chris clenched his fist and his eyebrows furrowed as Neptune lackeys were charging towards him. In a
Chris' blank expression instantly darkened after hearing the disgusting words that Neptune said. His eyes turned blood red and was engulfed with rage, directing his bloodlust at Neptune.He couldn't accept Eva being disrespected and Neptune had crossed the line by making such dirty comments about her.“I was going to take it easy on you but it appears that I was being too lenient on a scum like you.”Chris remarked in a horse tone, glaring at Neptune with a menacing gaze before vanishing from the spot he was standing.Neptune's eyes furrowed deeply as Chris instantly appeared right in front of him and grabbed his neck. He tried to escape from Chris' grasp but his efforts to do so were utterly futile as he failed to overpowered Chris' strength.“You dare to talk about my wife with your filthy mouth.” Chris growled at Neptune whose face was slowly turning red and struggling to breath.“Kuek….let go…..let me go .” Neptune demanded.However, he felt a painful impact on his cheek as he was
Chris' blank expression instantly darkened after hearing the disgusting words that Neptune said. His eyes turned blood red and was engulfed with rage, directing his bloodlust at Neptune. He couldn't accept Eva being disrespected and Neptune had crossed the line by making such dirty comments about her. “I was going to take it easy on you but it appears that I was being too lenient on a scum like you.” Chris remarked in a horse tone, glaring at Neptune with a menacing gaze before vanishing from the spot he was standing. Neptune's eyes furrowed deeply as Chris instantly appeared right in front of him and grabbed his neck. He tried to escape from Chris' grasp but his efforts to do so were utterly futile as he failed to overpowered Chris' strength. “You dare to talk about my wife with your filthy mouth.” Chris growled at Neptune whose face was slowly turning red and struggling to breath. “Kuek….let go…..let me go .” Neptune demanded. However, he felt a painful impact on his cheek as
Dustin and Eric trembled in fear as a result of Chris 's murderous gaze that was solely fixed on them. Seeing the Neptune horrendous state made them subjected to being intimidated by Chris.“What..What do you think you are trying to do right now? Stay away from us.” Dustin remarked in a warning tone as Chris began approaching them.However, Chris ignored the warning as It was clearly obvious in Dustin's tone that he was petrified and was currently putting on a brave act in order not to appear weak. “That's right! Don't you dare come any closer. You are definitely going to get in trouble with our family if you lay a finger on us.” Eric shamelessly bragged.“Do you think that I care about whatever family does? Anyways, It doesn't matter because your families pose no threat to me.” Chris curtly retorted as he continued closing the distance between them. Both Eric and Dustin had sullen expressions on their respective faces as soon as they heard Chris' response to their unreasonable th
Eric groaned in agony as he was subjected to scrutinizing pain if his shoulder was dislocated by Chris. He began sweating profusely and his eyes were swelling up in tears as Chris tortured him more by adding more pressure to his injured shoulder. “Please…Please…..Stop…..I can't take it anymore.” He pleaded to a Chris However, Chris wasn't going to let Eric off easily. Thus, he raised his leg and launched his knees directly towards Eric's face. Eric's head jolted backwards as Chris' knees smashed against his face. He fell to the ground with the back of head slamming on the hard brick floor with a heavy bang. At this point, his face was covered in blood as he was bleeding from both his nose and mouth. Although he was still conscious but was in a dazed state due the impact of Chris' attack as it felt like he was hit in the face by a steel pipe rather than a human knee. Seeing Eric's miserable state, Dustin was immediately dropped to his knees. He knew that he was next in line to be
As Chris drove toward the Carter family’s new residence, the tension in the car was palpable. Chris’s jaw was set, his thoughts churning. He knew where they lived—it wasn’t hard to find—but confronting them so directly was a calculated risk.When he arrived, the mansion loomed in quiet grandeur, its façade belying the chaos within. Benjamin Carter himself opened the door, his expression shifting from surprise to unease as he recognized Chris.“You…,” Benjamin began cautiously, surprised to see Chris alone at their house. The last time Chris paid a visit to the Carter ended up becoming a tragic incident for the Carters. “What brings you here?”Chris didn’t respond, brushing past him into the house. Benjamin, caught off guard, quickly closed the door and followed him into the living room.Elliot lingered near the entrance, his posture relaxed but vigilant. Benjamin was surprised to see Elliot as well. “Mr…Mr Brown….” He stuttered, casting him a wary glance, noticing the subtle differen
Chris knew that his peaceful life with Eva would surely be disrupted. He could put Eva and her loved ones in a lot of danger. Moreover, leaving now, with Eva dealing with the Carter situation, felt equally impossible as he didn't want to leave her unprotected.“Sir?” Ethan’s voice broke through his thoughts. “What are your orders?”Chris hesitated, his voice betraying the conflict he felt. “Stay on this and keep me updated. I need to think.”“Understood, sir,” Ethan said, his tone respectful. “And for what it’s worth, I know how much sir, James means to you. We’ll do everything we can to bring him back.”Chris ended the call and sat in silence for a long moment. The thought of James—strong, unyielding James—being captured felt like a punch to the gut. But the thought of leaving Eva behind, especially now, felt just as wrong. He was at a crossroads, and no matter which path he chose, the stakes were unbearably high.---Eva, meanwhile, sat at her desk, trying to focus on the tasks in
Chris kept his focus on the road, but his thoughts repeatedly drifted to Eva seated beside him. Her gaze was distant, her fingers nervously fiddling with the strap of her handbag. He could tell the morning's encounter with the Carters was weighing heavily on her.After a few moments of silence, Chris spoke, his voice calm and steady. “Eva, I know it’s a lot to process, but you don’t have to keep it all bottled up. Talk to me.”Eva sighed and shifted in her seat. “It’s just… they showed up out of nowhere. Again. It’s exhausting, Chris. I keep wondering why now, why after all these years?”Chris glanced at her briefly before returning his eyes to the road. “People like the Carters often realize the value of what they’ve lost only when it’s too late. But you don’t owe them anything, Eva. Not an explanation, not a second chance—nothing.”Eva shook her head, frustration creeping into her tone. “It’s not that simple. They’re still my family, even if they’ve hurt me. And now with them grovel
Benjamin quickly intervened, his tone desperate. “Please, Eva, don’t let his foolish words ruin this. I’m truly sorry for everything. I know I failed you, and I failed Bruce. We should have stood by you instead of casting you out. Please, give us a chance to make things right.”“I don't think everyone agrees with the motive of apologizing for your wrongdoings so I can't believe that your apologies are sincere.” Bruce remarked.Benjamin turned to Eric, his expression hardening. “Eric,” he said, his voice stern. “You owe them an apology.”Eric's usually confident demeanor was gone, replaced by a nervous energy that made him look small and uncertain. Benjamin turned to him, his expression hardening.Eric’s eyes darted between Eva, Kate, and Bruce. “I—”“Now,” Benjamin commanded.Eric swallowed hard, his gaze finally landing on Eva. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Eva’s eyes narrowed. “Sorry? For what, exactly?”“For everything,” Eric said, his voice shaking. “For
Benjamin hesitated, taking in the luxurious yet understated decor that surrounded them. This was Chris’s doing—he could see it in every detail. The man had built a fortress, a sanctuary for Eva and her family.They were foolish to not have recognized his talent and worth all these years that had him living amongst them.“I came to apologize,” Benjamin said, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions inside him. “To you, to your family. And... to make things right.”Kate let out a bitter laugh. “Make things right? That’s rich, coming from you. Do you think showing up here with an apology is enough to undo everything you’ve done?”“I don’t,” Benjamin admitted, his gaze dropping to the floor. “But I had to try. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I need you to hear me out.”Eva folded her arms, studying him with a cold, calculating gaze. “Then speak.”Benjamin could see that it was impossible to get through Eva judging by the cold stare in her eyes. He stepped forward. “Bruc
As the night deepened, Eric and the two representatives sat in their car, the weight of their desperation growing heavier with each passing moment. They had hoped that Eva would still come out of the building as they didn't want to admit that she could be living in such an expensive mansion.However, it finally dawned upon them that Eva wasn't coming out after waiting for several hours. Eric felt bitter as it pained him to see that Eva was living the life of luxury….. the kind he always dreamed about.The Carter's drove back home in subtle silence and even though nothing was said the other representative could feel Eric burning rage but the main problem was thinking about how Benjamin would react when he heard the news of their discovery.****The Morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the luxurious mansion, casting a golden glow over the spacious interiors. Eva had just finished her breakfast and was preparing to leave for work when she noticed something unusual. From the l
Eva returned home that evening, her mind clouded with thoughts of the Carters' audacious behavior earlier that day. The memory of Eric's arrogant tone and his entitlement grated on her nerves, but she was determined not to let it ruin her evening. She stepped into the warm, inviting ambiance of the mansion, finding Chris seated in the living room, a glass of wine in hand and an air of calm about him.“Welcome back,” Chris greeted, his voice soft as he looked up at her. His sharp eyes immediately noted the tension in her posture. “Rough day?”Eva exhaled and sat down beside him, kicking off her heels. “You could say that,” she replied, leaning back against the plush cushions. “The Carters were at Cross Corporation again today.”Chris’s hand tightened slightly around his glass, though he kept his expression neutral. “What did they want this time?”“They were begging for a meeting,” Eva said, shaking her head. “I refused to see them, but they didn’t leave. They waited in the reception ar
As the Carters waited in the reception area of Cross Corporation, the tension in the air was palpable. Time seemed to crawl as they sat in near silence, the occasional murmur of distant phone calls and the soft hum of the building’s air conditioning system providing little comfort. Eric, his hands clenched into tight fists, could hardly sit still. The humiliation of being here—forced to beg for forgiveness from Eva, a woman who had once been part of their family, yet now was their greatest obstacle—was eating away at him. Every minute that ticked by felt like an eternity. The receptionist, efficient and unfazed by their presence, had told them that Eva was unavailable. That alone was enough to set Eric’s nerves on edge. Alan, the other representative accompanying him, tried to keep the peace, suggesting they wait patiently. “This is our only shot, Eric,” he said quietly. “We can't afford to make things worse.” But Eric was past the point of patience. The weight of their family's ru
The incident at the Carter residence had left a trail of rumors and whispers that had quickly spread through the high society of Brooklyn. Every elite family, once rivals or allies of the Carters, now speculated about the cause of the downfall. But no one dared to point fingers at the one responsible, especially not at Chris, the lowly son-in-law. After all, who would ever suspect a man living under another family’s roof? Yet, beneath the surface, Chris was the mastermind behind the fall of two once-proud families—the Ambroses and the Carters.Days had passed since the fall of the Carter family, and their reputation, once untouchable, was now a shadow of its former self. Their vast wealth had been seized by the banks, leaving them with nothing more than a dilapidated Victorian house to call home. Benjamin, the patriarch of the Carter family, sat in the small living room of their new residence, surrounded by his relatives. The room was filled with heavy silence, as each person seemed l