Doug quickly said, "Frances, this kid is Mr. Lionel's son. He’s one of ours."He had already released Lesley at that moment. Frances was furious. "What do you mean, 'one of ours?!’ Doug, you're breaking the law! This guy harassed a student and insulted a law enforcement officer. We must take him in immediately!"Doug grimaced and pulled Frances aside, whispering fiercely, "Frances, I know you hate bullies, but Lesley is Mr. Lionel's son. If you arrest him now, you’ll offend Mr. Lionel. I’m not joking, got it?""Doug! You're a patrol officer, too. How can you bow to the powerful?" Frances looked displeased. She could not believe Doug would say such things, especially while in uniform.Doug sighed. "I understand that, but we have to be flexible sometimes. Besides, those girls didn't get hurt. I noticed Lesley was the one who got seriously injured. If we investigate this, your friend might get taken away. He could face charges for causing harm.""Xayne stepped in to stop Lesley and h
Doug froze when he heard Xayne’s words. The former stared at Xayne with a hint of fear before asking, "What do you mean?"Xayne chuckled and said, "Nothing, it's just a reminder. Don't get involved in wrongdoings and make wrong choices. Also, if you handcuff me now, you'll have to beg me to open them later. Do you believe me?"Everyone gasped, thinking Xayne was too arrogant. Even Lesley was startled by Xayne's words and thought Xayne was a top-notch actor. Meanwhile, Doug squinted at Xayne coldly and snapped on the handcuffs.“Hmph, I’d like to see you make me beg.” Doug was furious, dragging Xayne out of the restaurant. Soon after, Frances and the other girls got into the car.As for Lesley, he stood at the door sternly and patted Doug's shoulder, saying, "Well done. I'll put in a good word for you to my dad. You guys go ahead. I'll be there soon.""Okay, thanks a lot, Mr. Lesley." Doug was excited as he quickly got into the car and drove to the nearby police station.Soon, Xay
Doug narrowed his eyes and slammed the table. He stood up and shouted, "The audacity! What do you think this place is? Do you think you can threaten us?!"Xayne looked at him indifferently and said, "Eight minutes left."Doug shivered, suddenly feeling an intense chill emanating from Xayne. He had never encountered this type of feeling before. He began to doubt who Xayne was.While Doug was in deep thought, a colleague entered and whispered, “Mr. Doug, hurry up. Lesley’s getting impatient.”Doug frowned and said, "I know."At that moment, five minutes had already passed. Doug ordered his colleague, "Make him sign!"The colleague approached Xayne with a pre-prepared transcript, handed him a pen, and said sternly, "Sign it now."Xayne raised his brows and glared at the person. The man frowned and attempted to slap Xayne's head. However, Xayne suddenly grabbed the pen from the man and stabbed it into the man's palm.The man screamed in pain, retreating as he clutched his blood-soa
Xayne didn't deny it, stating, "Indeed, I did."Cliff nodded and then said, "All right, since you've admitted it, come with us."He then signaled his two subordinates to take Xayne away. However, Xayne's expression darkened, and he said coldly, "I'm not going anywhere. I'll just sit here and wait."Cliff frowned and chuckled. "What are you waiting for?""For your boss to come and apologize to me," Xayne said calmly.Cliff exchanged glances with his two subordinates and then burst into laughter. He said, "You mean my boss is Lionel Bishop from the patrol bureau? Do you think he'll come and apologize after you beat up his son?"Xayne grinned, saying, "Of course.""You're bold, kid. But what you're doing is suicidal." Cliff frowned, and his expression turned grim. He then signaled one of his subordinates to lock the interrogation room door.Soon after, he turned off the surveillance cameras and said, "We don't want to waste too much time talking to you, kid. If you admit what you
Immediately after, Cliff drew his gun and pointed it at Xayne, declaring, "Your actions give me the right to execute you!""Oh, really? Then go ahead and shoot," Xayne replied coldly while slowly approaching Cliff.The latter panicked as his gaze turned grim. “Stop! One more step, and I'll shoot!"When Xayne refused to halt, Cliff fired two shots. However, the latter was shocked when he realized Xayne had vanished. Soon after, Cliff realized his gun had somehow ended up with Xayne.Xayne aimed the gun at Cliff's head and asked, "Do you think I won't shoot?"This sentence sent shivers down Cliff's spine. He widened his eyes in terror and trembled, shouting. "Don't act recklessly! If you shoot, you’ll be murdering a patrol officer. It's a capital offense!"Bang!Suddenly, a gunshot echoed near Cliff’s forehead. Xayne's shot went straight past Cliff's eyebrow, hitting the wall and leaving a bullet hole. Cliff was so frightened that his legs went weak.Even though he had experience
Lionel was spending time with his mistress in his villa when his phone rang. The ringtone startled Lionel. With a frown, he grumbled and answered the call, "Who is it?! Didn't I say not to disturb me tonight?"A respectful voice sounded on the other end, "Mr. Lionel, we just received a call from Captain Harold. He wants you to hurry to the fourth precinct. If you don't arrive within twenty minutes, he'll fire you."Lionel's gaze sharpened with a hint of apprehension. He questioned, "What?! Captain Harold really said that?""Yes, Mr. Lionel. I'm waiting for you at the entrance. Come down quickly."Lionel's expression darkened as he hung up. He then got up and rushed to the entrance. He hopped into the car and urgently asked his assistant, "What's going on? Why does Captain Harold want me at the fourth precinct? Did something happen?"The assistant drove, shaking his head. "I'm not sure of the details. Captain Harold didn't say on the phone. He just instructed you to go to the fourt
Doug had already checked Xayne’s background. The latter was supposedly the sole survivor of the Xavier family, who had no real power. As an utterly ordinary person, there was no way he could attract the attention of two high-ranking figures.‘I must be mistaken.’While Doug pondered, Harold emerged from his car with a stern expression. His sharp gaze swept across the entire scene, finally settling on Lionel and others. Lionel approached and bowed, saying, "Chief Harold, you asked me to come here so late in the evening. Is there something important going on?"Harold glanced at him coldly and then turned to Doug, saying, "Did you arrest someone named Xayne just now?"Doug quickly stepped forward and lowered his head, saying, “Yes, Chief Harold, we did indeed arrest a person named Xayne. He is suspected of brawling and even assaulting officers. Captain Cliff is currently interrogating him.""Is that so?" Harold asked, his eyes reflecting a piercing coldness.Just three simple words
"Yes, of course, Chief Harold." Doug was flustered as he hastily led the way to the interrogation room. He even stumbled along the way from panicking. When the group arrived at the door, Doug fumbled to take out the keys and open the door.Upon opening it, the smell of blood hit them in the face. Everyone saw two of Cliff's subordinates lying in a pool of blood, wailing incessantly. Meanwhile, Cliff knelt as blood flowed from his nose and mouth, with both legs and arms broken.Everyone at the door gasped. Unable to bear it, Doug vomited.Xayne sat calmly, his eyes flashing with piercing coldness. He glanced sideways at the people at the door, intimidating them.Lionel saw the brutal state of his beloved subordinate and shouted, "Mr. Doug, arrest that heinous criminal now! He has brutally attacked our people!"He was furious as Cliff was his closest associate. However, Xayne had dared to cripple Cliff, which insulted Lionel.Doug was too frightened to move and did not know what to
Deanana glanced at Xayne as she coyly smiled. "Mr. Xayne, no need to be so reserved with me. After all, I used to be one of your admirers. I always thought you were an extraordinary man."Although it seems I misjudged you, still, you were a part of my girlish dreams. Don't let your current misfortunes bother you too much. People say a fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken, and while that's true, I happen to have a kind heart."Her words, though laced with laughter, were razor-sharp. Each one was a jab meant to cut deep.Her meaning was clear: "You might have been a shining star once, but now, you're nothing in my eyes—not even worth a second glance." Helping Xayne get his luggage was just an act, nothing more."Mr. Xayne, do you remember? Just a few years ago, at this very airport, you were returning from... oh yes, the Seven Nations Summit!"You know, I waited at the airport entrance for over four hours that morning just to get your autograph. But sadly, your security team didn'
"Heh, Miss Deanana, you also know that's all in the past. Even if he were still the King of the North, we live in peaceful times now. No one gets special privileges, right?" Dean chimed in smoothly, his tone laced with mockery."Dean! Do you even realize what you're doing?!" Aava could not hold back any longer, her eyes glaring fiercely as she clenched her fists in anger."Of course, I know what I'm doing, and I know neither of you are ordinary people. Thinking about hitting me? Don't forget, there are plenty of reporters over there. If you dare lay a hand on me, I'll make sure Xayne's reputation is ruined," Dean replied smugly.Dean's sneer widened into a wicked grin, the confidence radiating from him undeniable."Manager Dean, how about this? To be honest, I used to admire Mr. Xayne. Why don't you do me a favor and return his belongings? It would be a great gesture," Deanana interjected with a gentle smile.Upon hearing this, Aava bristled with fury. She knew Deanana was up to s
Dean's wild provocations quickly drew a crowd of onlookers.At that moment, a striking young woman stepped forward, removing her sunglasses as she made her way through the throng.The woman was dressed in an elegant black gown, the hemline revealing a pair of flawless, slender legs that caught everyone's attention. Her expression, however, was haughty, as though she looked down on everyone around her.She was Deanana Lovorka, the heiress of the Lovorka family conglomerate. While not exactly a household name, she was considered a minor socialite in the upper circles of Drakonix."Manager Dean, it's been a while!" Deanana greeted casually.As someone who frequently traveled abroad for business, Deanana was a familiar face at the airport and she had crossed paths with Dean on several occasions.But she was not here for a casual chat with Dean. It was far from it.She had come specifically to see Xayne.This was, after all, the legendary King of the North. Just six months ago, he w
"Do you have any idea whose luggage this is?" Aava asked coldly with a sharp and commanding tone.She was on the verge of revealing her special credentials—something she rarely used unless absolutely necessary. Xayne had been her hero, someone she deeply admired. The ridicule from Miodrag moments earlier had already pushed her to the edge, and now even a low-level airport staffer dared to humiliate him."Of course, I knew. Xayne, the King of the North six months ago; now he's just a regular civilian," the staffer replied with icy indifference. The staffer smirked. "Miss, do you think Xayne is still the mighty King of the North? There's no war, the capital isn't under siege, and he's utterly useless now. Take my advice—someone young and beautiful like you should stay far away from trash like Xayne. Get closer to someone like Young Master Dongfang instead. It'll do wonders for your future!"Dean swaggered over, cigarette dangling from his mouth, hands clasped behind his back. His ex
Upon hearing those words, both Xayne and Aava paused in surprise, then frowned in unison.The VIP lounge was clearly still operating as usual. Inside, over twenty people were relaxing—some reading newspapers and sipping coffee. There was no sign of any "closure" or "disinfection."It was obvious that this so-called announcement was deliberately targeting Xayne and Aava."Manager Li, isn't this going a bit too far? That's Xayne—formerly the King of the North. He has special privileges to use the VIP lounge. If this gets reported to higher-ups, we could all be in trouble…," whispered one of the airport staff, cautiously approaching Dean."Higher-ups? Haven't you heard? Young Master Lyuben already gave the order—anyone who sides with Xayne will see their entire family wiped out." Dean sneered, exhaling a cloud of smoke as he lit a cigarette."And even if the higher-ups find out, what can they do?" Dean added mockingly. "I'll admit, six months ago, I wouldn't have dared cross Xayne. B
Miodrag's laughter quickly caught the attention of onlookers in the bustling terminal. But their gazes were fixed not on him but on Xayne.The "King of the North" was a name nearly everyone recognized, yet no one dared approach him. Lyuben's warning had spread far and wide: anyone who got close to Xayne would face annihilation."Miodrag! What gives you the right to mock Mr. Xayne? Just hours ago, he was fighting on the front lines for this country. And you? What have you done besides indulge yourself in luxury?" Aava snapped with a sharp and clear voice."Heh, I pay taxes, don't I? Doesn't spending money generate tax revenue? Without people like me keeping the economy alive, what would Xayne have eaten in the north? Dirt?" Miodrag smirked, his tone dripping with mockery. He sneered and continued, "If not for us rich kids throwing around millions in donations every day, Xayne wouldn't even have warm dirt to eat!""Damn it! The nerve of that guy!""What's so special about the East
"Is it true that Xayne captured the so-called 'Lord of Light' alive?" Lyuben remained calm as he was playing a grand piano in the lounge."Indeed! Word is, the Lord of Light's master, Master Emin, was present as well. However, Xander also made an appearance. My analysis suggests it was Xander who forced Master Emin to retreat, while Xayne crippled the Lord of Light." An older man lowered his head respectfully as he spoke, his voice tinged with urgency."Oh? Defeating the Lord of Light… he must have had a trick up his sleeve. Was it some kind of tactic or setup?" Lyuben asked without betraying a hint of emotion."It's said that Xayne specializes in traps and ambushes. Otherwise, Hiram and his crew wouldn't have met their end in that mansion. Master Dongfang, you mustn't underestimate him!""Hmm?!" Lyuben's eyes shot open suddenly, piercing beams of icy resolve radiating toward the older man.The man immediately lowered his head further, not daring to meet the gaze of the young lead
"Lowes, what are you panicking for?" Zoro's cold gaze locked onto Lowes.Even though Lowes was several generations younger than him, as the head of the Bullard family, he had the status to stand on equal footing with Zoro."I'm not panicking, I just don't want to see more white funeral banners hanging at the Bullard family estate. If Xayne comes back and chooses to settle the score, do you think any of us can handle it? You might not know this, but back when King Quidie rebelled, even Klink didn't dare lay a hand on him," Lowes replied, his voice strained but steady.He paused, taking a long, slow breath to calm himself. "Put it another way, if Xayne comes for us, even KB Kings Circle won't step in to save us. If that doesn't scare you, then I don't know what will!"The air in the room grew colder. Lowes glanced around at the faces of the other family heads, hoping to see reason in their eyes. But then came a sneer.Zoro let out a low, disdainful chuckle. "Even if Xayne didn't die
"Xayne!" Zoro clenched his fists so tightly. If anyone had a grudge against Xayne, the Eastin family's hatred was no less than that of the Bullard family. Not to mention, Flamey had been killed by Xayne not long ago. This blood feud had to be settled.The Big Four weren't some weak, defenseless prey that Xayne could toy with as he pleased. For decades, the Big Four had controlled the heart of the Drakonia's economy. Every senator, governor, and political figure had to show them respect. But since Iver's death, the Big Four had lost their glow. People who once bowed their heads were now looking down on them. The root of all this was because of Xayne.That's why, after Flamey's death, the Eastin family had no choice but to call upon their master, a man who had been living in seclusion for decades. Every bit of information regarding Xayne's trip to Egenda, his plans, his contacts, and even his flight schedule had been deliberately fed to Lord of Light.They made it clear that the momen