At the dining table the next day, Serena told Xayne, "Xayne, my cousin Aliyah knows that we're in Folksworth, and she's insisting on coming over. She wants to learn how to run a company with me. She's currently a graduate student and wants to transfer to a school in Folksworth. Can you help recommend a school for her?"Looking at Serena's cute, pouting expression, Xayne smiled faintly and said, "Sure, no problem. I'll arrange it later.""Thank you, hubby," Serena said with a smile, leaning over and kissing Xayne on the cheek before getting up and leaving directly. "I'm off to work."Xayne nodded and watched Serena leave.Not long after, Violet and Tony also woke up. They exchanged a few words with Xayne before heading to the store to deal with the aftermath of the damage.As for Royce, he was rarely seen since coming to Folksworth. In Violet's words, he was always hanging out with the rich scions of Folksworth, and she did not know what he was up to.After breakfast, Xayne droppe
When they arrived at the university, students sprawled the campus, and the strict order indicated an excellent academic atmosphere here.Xayne drove to the university's teaching building and then proceeded to the administrative office.A teacher greeted Xayne. "Mr. Xayne, the principal is in a meeting right now. You might have to wait for a while," the teacher said with a smile."No problem, I'll wait here for a while."Although Xayne also maintained a smile, a hint of dissatisfaction flickered in his eyes as he sat down.He had already made an appointment with the principal beforehand, which meant it had been agreed upon in advance to meet at this specific time. However, the principal stood him up.From this, it was evident that the principal did not value him, indicating either a lack of regard or an intentional show of authority.Aliyah also sensed something was amiss in the atmosphere, so she waited.After waiting for nearly two hours, it was not until the accompanying teac
Xayne stayed silent."Mr. Xayne, you really think you can get our school to make an exception without paying a price? That's pretty naive, don't you think?"The students here mostly got in through proper assessments and formal procedures. Suddenly slipping a new student in without giving the school some incentive? Others wouldn't stand for it."Jim adjusted his glasses.At that moment, he looked less like an academic and more like a shrewd businessman."You can arrange an entrance exam for her instead of using money as a bribe. Aren't you afraid the education department might investigate you for such blatant corruption?" Xayne said sternly."Heh, go ahead and bring in the inspector. Suppose you can't, don't threaten me with the education department. I'm telling you, I won't fall for that!" Jim remained unfazed. He had seen many try to intimidate him with the education department before."Well then, I'll call the inspector right now." Xayne's face darkened as he picked up his pho
After a long while, Xayne said, "So, Mr. Jim, you're saying that as long as I'm willing to pay fifteen thousand, you'll let Aliyah enroll in school, right?"Jim smiled. "Even if you offer fifteen thousand now, I still don't intend to let her enroll in our school. It's already too late. Of course, if you increase the price to seventy thousand, I might reconsider it."Jim deliberately raised the bar again because he believed that Xayne couldn't even come up with fifteen thousand, let alone seventy thousand.Just as he finished speaking, his phone suddenly rang.If it were any other call, he would have hung up first because he was negotiating a "big deal" worth seventy thousand and wasn't interested in anything else. However, when he saw that the call was from the education department, he panicked and answered it."What did you do? Who have you offended? The education department is investigating you, do you know?" The voice of the deputy bureau chief came through the phone, extremely
"So, Mr. Xayne, what do you want to do now?" Jim's tone carried a pleading tone. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, but soon, more cold sweat appeared.Xayne imitated his tone just now, waved the letter of consent in his hand, and said, "If you had agreed to let my cousin enroll just now, this matter would have ended there."Unfortunately, not only did you want to bribe and extort money, but you also threatened us. Your behavior is simply outrageous, bringing bad practices into the school."No wonder the news recently reported that there's a trend of bureaucratic capitalism in schools. Some people, just because they become school administrators, bully and oppress other students. It seems they've learned from people like you."Finally, Xayne slammed the table, stood up, and asked, "Mr. Jim, I just made a report, and you're already trying to bribe me. You have quite the audacity."Schools are places for education, where students are nurtured. These university students will go out
A heavy punch struck toward the wall and hit the wall. The force of this punch left a huge fist hole in the wall.Some construction workers, witnessing this scene, were trembling with fear inside the villa. The wall that was hit by Xayne's punch collapsed, and cracks began to spread in all directions like a spider web.The wall collapsed with a rumble, revealing Xayne behind it. It was only then that they realized that Xayne was the one who threw the punch.Xayne's punch pierced the wall and collapsed the entire wall."Oh my god.""Is this guy human? Is he a bear?""Weren't we here to renovate? How did he demolish this entire wall?"The workers who came to help with the renovation were all dumbfounded. At this moment, Xayne smiled apologetically at them and said, "Sorry to scare you all. I felt that this wall wasn't quite right, so I smashed it. You guys can continue."Xayne waved to them with a smile, retracting his fist.At this moment, he felt a sense of astonishment risi
Xayne was momentarily stunned. Aliyah, who was behind him, held him tightly and said, "Xayne, don't go. Can you stay with me for a while?"Without any hesitation, Xayne turned around and pushed Aliyah away, scowling. He said, "Aliyah! You're out of your mind. It's impossible between us. My heart belongs only to Serena. There's no room for any other woman. Rest well. I'm leaving."With that, Xayne turned around, left the room, and quickly walked out of the hotel.In the room, Aliyah stood still, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes. However, she quickly sighed and said, "Xayne, I will win you over. One failure means nothing to me. I refuse to believe that, with my charm, I can't make you like me."At the same time, Aliyah felt a small sense of guilt toward Serena. However, she couldn't restrain her feelings for Xayne. She hadn't had much experience in love, so she was completely infatuated.After today's events at school, she couldn't hide her love and admiration for Xayne.Mea
Even now, in Folksworth's business circle, rumors were circulating about Serena Group. The big shots were curious how this newly established Serena Group managed to establish itself so quickly in Folksworth. Although there will be a female CEO next year, there were rumors that there was a big boss behind Serena Group with an extraordinary background. Of course, such rapid development aroused envy and jealousy among their peers in Folksworth.At this moment, there were already many reporters outside the door of Serena Group, and many onlookers were taking out their phones and various devices to film and post videos online. A tall boss in a black suit, followed by a group of bodyguards, aggressively arrived at the entrance of Serena Group. Behind him were several black cars, each with many people inside. This man was Ezra Harlow, the CEO of Harlow Group from Folksworth. He came today because Serena Group had snatched several big deals from him that were worth tens of millions. He
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