Xayne grabbed Dew's tie, effortlessly lifting him. "I...I'm a loser, I'm a loser," Dew stuttered in fear, barely able to articulate his words. "Just now you said I couldn't protect Serena, but now you can't even protect yourself!" Xayne hoisted him up high, pressing him against the wall with just one hand gripping his tie. The terrifying strength immediately made Dew lose any thought of resistance. There was no way out. The man in front of him was as terrifying as a wild beast in the forest. A slight provocation could bring disaster. "If you dare to harass Serena again, you won't be so lucky next time." After warning him, Xayne tossed Dew aside as if he were throwing away garbage. "Honey, let's go." After achieving the intended intimidation, Xayne pulled Serena, intending to leave. The reason Xayne didn't resort to deadly force was to avoid making a big scene upon arriving in Folksworth. Moreover, with the Flame King lurking in the shadows, he didn't want to expos
"Shut up! How did I end up with such a foolish son?" Oakley exclaimed, delivering a slap directly to Dew's face, leaving him dazed. "Dad? Why did you hit me? I'm your son!" Dew protested, feeling extremely wronged. "Who else should I hit? You're driving me crazy!" Oakley pointed at Xayne. "The Xavier family has been a great benefactor to our Wynard family, and he should be our honored guest. Yet, you targeted his wife!" Everyone present was stunned by this revelation. Serena looked at Xayne, who shook his head, indicating he didn't know this Oakley. Oakley continued, "Back then when we failed in Folksworth and were laden with debts, and I was suffering from illness, it was the Xavier family who lent us money! "Without the Xavier family, I would have been in my grave long ago! You unfilial son, kneel and apologize to our benefactors!" This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, especially Dew, who was left bewildered. "I... This... You want me to kneel down and a
An 800-square-meter fifteen-floor office space with top-notched facilities and high-end mahogany furniture at 1.5 thousand dollars a month was a steal. They couldn't believe there would be such a good deal in the world. Upon hearing this price, even Oakley's assistant's expression changed. This office building was no ordinary place. It was the new headquarters building that their Wynx Group was preparing to use. Originally, it was meant for their own exclusive use, but now it was being offered to Serena at such a low price. Oakley couldn't fathom just how much favor the Xavier family had given to the Wynard to make Oakley relinquish such significant benefits. "Is it really possible to rent it for 1.5 thousand dollars a month?" Serena asked, somewhat incredulous. "Do you think I'm lying to you? Rest assured, our family has plenty of properties. I'll give you a discount for the first year. Just pay 1.5 thousand first, and when your company develops rapidly, who knows, I might
After bidding farewell to Oakley, Xayne felt unsettled.After much thought, he called the secret division of Dracarium and ordered a thorough investigation of the incident of the Xavier family's destruction by the big four years ago.No clues were to be missed during the investigation. Over the next few days, Xayne continued to accompany Serena in handling the affairs of the new company in Folksworth.The name of the new company had been registered. It was called Serena Pharmaceutical Group.Initially, Serena disagreed. But Xayne, in his male chauvinism, made the final decision.A week later, Violet suddenly called."Xayne, where are you? Come back quickly!" Violet said excitedly."What happened?" Xayne asked."What happened? Your father got beaten up! Aren't you coming back?" Violet said.'My father-in-law got beaten up? What on earth is going on?’ Xayne was puzzled, so he asked for more details.It turned out that when they came to Folksworth to develop the branch compa
"Mom, why are you here?" Xayne asked.Violet's face was tearful as she said, "Your father was just taken to the hospital yesterday, and today he's been taken away by someone. Hurry and find a way to rescue him!"These people were incredibly brave. They actually took Tony away. Xayne could not fathom who Tony had offended to make himself a target. "Mom, don't worry. Just tell me exactly what happened." Xayne could only comfort his mother-in-law continuously."Yesterday, your father was administered at the hospital. That group of people came to the hospital, beat him up, then took him away," Violet said as she wiped her tears.Despite usually belittling and mocking him for being useless, Tony had only recently shown his intelligence and capability.Although the couple had been at odds for years, they were still married for over a decade. Now that Tony had been taken away, Violet was naturally extremely anxious.Xayne took the note, which clearly stated that they had to gather thi
However, that was exactly the case. Since their meat could not sell, they had to put it in the fridge and wait until the next day.As a result, the meat had some strange odors, and some even turned bad. However, to save costs, they still put them on the grill for barbecue and used a lot of spices to cover the smell.Many people did not feel weird eating it but ended up spending the whole day in the restroom afterwards.Because of this, they received a lot of complaints, and the business became worse and worse.However, Edward always felt it was because of Tony. He was sure Tony had hired someone to complain about him, deliberately tarnishing his store's reputation and intending to ruin his business.So, he gathered his fellow villagers to discuss a strategy to deal with Tony.These few were uncultured people, making decisions without much thought. They decided to create a scene there using the excuse of food problems.In the end, Tony was nodding meekly and even agreed to pay th
Tony saw Xayne coming over and cried out, "Xayne, you finally came."Xayne saw Tony lying on the ground, yelling. Xayne instantly knew what these people had done. He rolled up his sleeves and walked slowly toward Tony.Seeing Xayne approaching step by step, the villagers did not feel intimidated. They even picked up weapons and walked toward Xayne."I heard you're the son-in-law, right? Eating and drinking at your in-laws place, isn't it embarrassing?"Edward heard Tony calling his name and knew who the newcomer was."In our village, we look down on people like you, who marry into a well-off family. You're just a useless man who enters others' homes!"Will your future sons also take their wives' last names? Anyway, you're a wimp, plus you are useless."Hehehe, I heard your wife looks beautiful. Tony, how about considering getting a new son-in-law?"They completely disregarded Xayne, even thinking that he came alone to his death."What you wanted, I've brought it for you." Xa
"What should we do now? We can't escape anymore.""If Xayne could find this place, they must have called the police. Likely, all cops are outside now.""We're doomed, we'll be caught and thrown into jail."They stood in front of the door, feeling somewhat desperate.Originally, grabbing Tony was just a spontaneous decision. They just wanted to cause a scene, extort some money, and leave. However, they did not expect to get themselves into such big trouble.Xayne calmly approached Tony, untied him, and inspected his father-in-law's condition."Dad, are you okay?" Xayne asked.Tony pointed angrily at them and cursed, "I'm fine. Since I'm not dead yet, I definitely won't let them escape! These people are just too evil!""Don't worry, I definitely won't let them escape," Xayne said, looking at the people standing before the door, a fierce light shining in his eyes.Those people were still brainstorming in front of the door."What can we do now?""This guy is too strong. Our men
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