Eric gathered a dozen servants and stormed toward Serena and Xayne’s yard. Meanwhile, Royce and Violet followed close behind smugly.The dramatic scene caught the attention of the other Swift family members. Xayne and Serena’s embezzling rumor spread like wildfire thanks to Xayne and Violet.One onlooker exclaimed, “That’s not possible, right?! Is it true that Serena embezzled company funds to help Xayne buy an eighty-five thousand dollar car?”“Hmph, no surprise there. I always knew Serena was cunning,” another onlooker chimed in.Then a curious employee speculated, “Serena just got promoted and is already embezzling? Is Xayne manipulating her?”Discussions and speculations spread throughout the Swift family residence and the company. Sophia was one of the first to hear the rumor and was elated, so she hurried to inform Tim about it, “Dad, did you hear? Serena embezzled company funds to buy an eighty-five thousand dollar car for Xayne. Grandpa is confronting them about it.”Tim
The commotion woke Coco up, and she exited the bedroom in her pajamas. The little one rubbed her sleepy eyes and saw her mother kneeling on the ground. She noticed people scolding her mother and sprinted over.Coco glared at Eric as she stood before her mother. She said with determination, “Stop bullying my mother! You’re an evil man.”“Coco!” Serena held her daughter, and the two clung to each other fearfully as the Swifts pointed and gossiped about them.“Hmph! A lowlife and an illegitimate child shouldn’t be members of the Swift family!”“I advise you to speak the truth, Serena. Otherwise, we’ll kick you and that child out of the family.”Meanwhile, Coco nestled in her mother’s arms and wiped her mother’s tears. The little one looked determined as she comforted Serena, “Mommy, don’t cry. Daddy promised to protect us.”“You’re dreaming, kid! Do you think your wretched father can protect you? Where is he now? He probably ran away,” Vivian remarked.“No, Daddy won’t abandon Mumm
Xayne’s overwhelming voice sent shivers down everyone’s spine and stunned the Swift family members. He resembled a demon as he approached, frightening the family members, who quickly backed away.Xayne looked at the crying Serena and Coco huddling together on the ground. He clenched his fists as anger burned in his eyes.Upon seeing his return, Coco rushed toward him, sobbing, “Daddy, they bullied Mommy and me. Waa!”Xayne lifted his daughter and noticed the red handprint on her face. He frowned and gazed over everyone, asking, “Who did this?”No one dared to utter a word, and the other Swift family members retreated while avoiding eye contact with Xayne. Meanwhile, Vivian quickly hid behind the crowd, terrified.‘He’s terrifying. How can his demeanor be so intimidating that no one dares to meet his gaze?’“I will ask again. Who did this?!” Xayne raised his voice as the rage in his eyes burned even brighter.Five years had passed, and he owed the two much. He had promised to pro
Xayne felt a pain in his chest when Serena knelt for his sake.‘Why is she so kind and soft? Can’t she see how evil these people are?’“Serena, get up. I don’t need you to plead for me,” Xayne said as he tried to pull Serena up.However, she turned and slapped Xayne.Smack!She cried, saying, “Xayne, that’s enough! How far will you take this? Do you know what these past five years were like for me? Can you stop causing trouble for me now that I’ve returned to my family?”Afterward, Serena took Coco from Xayne with tears rolling down her cheeks. “Coco is my daughter! I don’t need you to do anything for us because we never had a real connection. I appreciate your presence that day and what you did for Coco, but all this started because of you.”Serena vented her suppressed grievances from the past five years and her recent torment in the Swift family. She had lived these past five years with mockery, coldness, endless ridicule, and blame. Serena thought returning to the family wou
Xayne stood silent for a long time and hesitated to tell Serena everything. However, he still had many dangerous tasks to do. Those tasks often involved the interests of influential figures, which could put his life at risk.While Xayne could protect himself, he could not be by Serena and Coco’s side every moment. After all, he could no longer mobilize the Northern Plains’ soldiers, let alone bring the Dracarium soldiers here again.It would be too risky as the four elders had already expressed their concerns through Ace. Although they were not pointing fingers, Xayne could read between the lines.Moreover, for a Supreme Commander to casually move three hundred thousand troops would alarm the Drakonians and make many prominent figures uneasy.When Serena noticed Xayne’s hesitance, she composed herself and said, “Since you’re not willing to talk, I won’t force you. I can care for Coco alone. If you genuinely care about us and want to be Coco’s father, you should spend more time with
Serena glanced at the brand-new car hesitantly before entering the passenger side eventually.Despite the soft background music, the car’s atmosphere was somber on the way. Serena seemed distracted as she gazed out the window.Meanwhile, Xayne dared not speak, sensing Serena might still be upset with him. Soon, the couple arrived at the designated Grand Riverine Hotel.After parking the car, the two got out and heard a voice behind them, “Serena, is that you? What a coincidence. Did you just arrive too? Hey, is that your husband? Why is he driving a shabby BMW?”Xayne and Serena turned with a frown to see a flamboyantly dressed woman. She wore gold and silver clothing with a new limited edition Louis Vuitton bag. The woman casually pressed her keyfob, causing the Ferrari behind her to flash its lights.Although Serena frowned, she maintained a polite demeanor and adjusted her hair smilingly. “Candy, you’re here.”Candy was in her twenties. Although her features were not striking,
The guy they fought over pursued Serena relentlessly, but she turned him down. However, Tracy had a crush on him. Over time, it led to several clashes between Tracy and Serena until Tracy even resorted to physically attacking Serena.Candy noticed Serena lost in thought and grabbed her hand, asking, “What are you thinking about? Let’s go in.”The trio entered the private room and could already hear laughter and chatter. Everyone there discussed luxury handbags, designer watches, etcetera.“Hey, look who’s here! It’s Serena Swift, our beauty queen,” Candy shouted and clapped as she entered.Serena and Xayne entered and saw the spacious room with tables of top-shelf liquors and food. People there even had Porsche, Ferrari, or Lamborghini keys in front of them. Meanwhile, the few women present had luxury handbags, exuding an air of wealth.These women had successful gentlemen accompanying them, dressed like heirs or elite professionals. The previously boisterous room fell silent when
A trace of disappointment flashed across the gentlemen’s faces when Serena introduced her husband. Still, they smiled politely and nodded.However, one man with slicked-back hair and a cold demeanor questioned, “So, that’s Ms. Serena’s husband, huh? What does that gentleman do for a living? Did he not have time to change his clothes, or is he underestimating everyone here?”Serena looked nervous and wanted to explain, but Xayne took the initiative to calmly say, “I don’t have any special skills or a job. I’m only here to accompany my wife.”“Hahaha! So, you’re a jobless bum?” The man sneered and looked at the others, who joined his mocking laughter.“Oh, you guys don’t know yet. He’s the loser from the Xavier family, Xayne Xavier.” Candy always had the biggest mouth.Many others gasped when they heard what she said.”"What? He's the Xayne Xavier?""No way! Serena, we invited you to this gathering. Did you have to bring that garbage with you? What a mood killer.""That's right!
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
"In the end, his ambitions were never realized. When he attempted to merge all five Dragon's Hearts, he died. After his death, the Dragon's Hearts vanished without a trace. That's why the Light Order has always kept a close eye on Drakonia, especially on the methods Commander Zedd used to track down those Dragon's Hearts," Joe explained.Hearing this, Xayne was utterly stunned. He had never imagined that over a century ago, Commander Zedd had possessed five Dragon's Hearts. That would have been a time when Drakon Destiny was on the rise. However, because of the failed fusion, Commander Zedd lost not only his life but also Drakon Destiny's, which declined, leading to the humiliations and defeats that followed over the next century."So you're saying the Dragon's Hearts are tied to the fate of a nation?" Xayne asked, his shock evident."Absolutely. Based on our research, there's no doubt about it. The fate of Drakonia is linked to the Dragon's Hearts. Every time someone successfully f
In the VIP lounge of the airport, Xayne and Aava were waiting for their flight. Not long after, a tall, broad-shouldered young man strode in. He scanned the room briefly before his eyes locked onto Xayne and Aava. Without hesitation, he walked straight toward them. "Mr. Xayne, I'm sorry for the wait. I was sent here by Yves."The young man sized up Xayne, his eyes flashing with surprise when he saw that Xayne was completely unharmed. Word had spread about Xayne's clash with Lord of Light, a confrontation that even drew out a Radiant Commander figure, Emin. Yet here Xayne was, perfectly fine. It was hard not to be impressed.As Yves's right-hand man, Joe Zhird knew better than to underestimate someone like Xayne. His respect was evident in his tone and demeanor. With his status as the top lieutenant of Black Ice Platform, even the heads of prominent families would approach him with courtesy. But right now, it was Joe who was showing deference to Xayne, and this caught Aava by surprise