Xayne’s voice instilled a sense of fear and unease, causing Stephanie to frown. She never imagined someone she considered a loser to become the chairman of a well-known mall. Moreover, Xayne had spent a whopping 1.2 billion dollars to acquire it.Stephanie panicked, thinking, ‘Even I wouldn’t be worth that much if I sold myself. Yet that man spent that much to buy the mall.’She finally realized Xayne’s identity was far from simple and that he was not someone she should mess with.Still, Stephanie was one of the four rising stars backed by Sunriders Entertainment Group and several other benefactors. These were wealthy individuals worth billions.‘I have eight million followers on Twitter. What do I have to fear? I can cry online and blame everything on this man. By then, he’d have to face online scrutiny and have no time to bother me. He might even apologize to me instead.’Stephanie put on a fearless air. She raised her brow and removed her sunglasses, revealing her beauty as she
Sunriders Entertainment Group had deep connections with several prominent directors nationwide. It had launched over a dozen artists in the entertainment industry. It was a renowned conglomerate, even a trendsetter in the domestic film industry.Dealing with such a colossal entity was not something one could manage alone, which was Thomas’s concern. While the young man before him might be Chuck’s boss and a local billionaire, there were plenty of people like him across Drakonia.Xayne was a small fish in the vast ocean compared to Sunriders Entertainment.'Can Mr. Xayne handle such a behemoth?'That was the question troubling Thomas. He even believed Xayne was being egotistical in not wanting to back down.Meanwhile, Thomas contemplated giving Xayne a graceful exit since there was no need to offend Sunriders Entertainment. After all, the potential consequences would not be worth it.However, Xayne took out his phone again and called Ace. He ordered, “Notify our men in Drakonix an
Meanwhile, several military jeeps and armored vehicles sped to the Sunriders Entertainment Group building.As the jeeps screeched to a halt, nearly a hundred armed soldiers in military uniforms jumped out. They looked intimidating as they formed a formation before the building entrance.Thud, thud, thud!The shocking scene made the guards and receptionists tremble. One of them hastily informed the high-ranking personnel, “Mr. Jeremy, something strange is happening. Soldiers from the military district have assembled at the entrance.”“You’re kidding, right? Why would soldiers gather at the entrance?” Jeremy Berry was in disbelief as he sat in the Chairman’s office on the top floor.‘How ridiculous! I haven’t offended anyone from the military. My group has military connections too.’“I-It’s true, Mr. Jeremy. They’ve barged in—” The line went dead, and Jeremy’s lips twitched. After some thought, he dialed a number and exchanged a few words before rushing downstairs with his secretar
‘Did Stephanie stir up so much trouble that even a commanding officer had to get involved? Oh my God! That’d be a catastrophe!’ Jeremy panicked.The Lieutenant said coldly, “Most know my commanding officer as the King of the North.”His presence grew increasingly imposing as he spoke, causing everyone in the lobby to kneel, even Jeremy, who stammered, “S-Sir, I had nothing to do with this, I swear! I haven’t left Drakonix or even met the King of the North. I certainly didn’t provoke or challenge his authority.”‘The King of the North uses an iron-fisted approach in everything. He’s a warrior who has shed blood in many battles, a national hero, worshiped by all.’Jeremy could not understand how his entertainment group got on the towering figure’s bad side.The Lieutenant snorted disdainfully, saying, “Indeed, it has nothing to do with you. However, it’s about your artist, Stephanie Curtin.”Jeremy's mind raced as he wiped the cold sweat from his brow. Suddenly, he turned to his tr
Jeremy’s expression turned solemn, torn between Stephanie’s financial interests and the investments from influential supporters. Meanwhile, he faced a Lieutenant who came under the King of the North’s orders.‘Who can stand against the King of the North?’This realization hit Jeremy hard. Thus, he could only apologize embarrassedly, “I’m sorry, sir. I must consult the group’s founder before making a decision.”He called the founder and anxiously recounted the situation. The voice on the other end grew firm after hearing about the situation, “That’s ridiculous! He’s only a Lieutenant, and you’re already scared? Are they trying to harass the Heimer family?“We have generals up our lineage and seasoned veterans who have served our country for generations. Jeremy, we won’t comply, no matter what they say. I want to see what this King of the North is capable of.“We’re in Drakonix, not the Northern Plains. We value social connections, networking, and resources here!”Click! The call
Military trucks appeared as five hundred fully-armed soldiers jumped off and lined up on the street before the mansion. Meanwhile, eight tankers drove in with shells loaded and ready for use.Boom!A rugged middle-aged man kicked the frontmost jeep’s door open. He had golden epaulets with stars on his shoulders, showing he was a Major General. “All right, listen up! Load your guns and shoot anyone who resists.”The Major General was battle-tested and had a fierce demeanor as all five hundred soldiers loaded their guns.Simultaneously, a butler sprinted toward the mansion. He crashed to his knees and panted, saying, “S-Sir, there’s trouble outside! Five hundred soldiers with tanks are at the entrance!”Although the Heimers had generals in the past, Daniel could not help but shiver. He stood up from the couch and nervously asked, “Did you say five hundred soldiers?!”Without much thought, he rushed outside and spotted the fearless soldiers from afar. He panicked when he saw the Maj
Daniel was in shambles because he did not expect his father, who had been away on business, to return so suddenly. “D-Dad, I didn’t know. My employees informed me that the King of the North wanted to terminate Stephanie’s contract. She’s the artist we heavily invested in.“The company will lose several billion dollars if we do that. As you know, Stephanie has some pretty influential backers. S-So, I…” Before Daniel could finish speaking, Anakin slapped him.Anakin was frustrated as he pointed at his son and shouted, “You bastard! I looked into Stephanie. She behaves like an idiot who looks down on everyone. One of her men even pushed the King of the North’s daughter!“Instead of apologizing, she instigated her fans and threatened the King of the North, vowing to expose him online. Do you understand what she’s gotten herself into? Can Stephanie get away with treating the King of the North like that?“The four elders of Drakonia recognize his daughter as a princess. Can you comprehen
“Is it possible for Sundriders Entertainment Group to fire Stephanie?”“No way! What the hell is happening?”“No, no, no! Who is that guy? How could he have such power?”“He single-handedly terminated Stephanie’s contract! She’s the new rising star and a potential superstar, yet that guy terminated her in ten minutes.”"Quick, check Twitter! Stephanie's account and the company just posted apologies. They’re trending." "Oh, my God! It's true, but what the hell happened?" People pulled out their phones to check Twitter. Sure enough, it blew up with Stephanie’s apology and the announcement of her termination from Sunriders Entertainment.People began pulling out their phones and checking, and sure enough, Twitter was ablaze with Stephanie's apology. It was trending, followed by the announcement of her termination from Sunriders Entertainment.Both tweets skyrocketed within seconds. The following moment, an onslaught of negative information about Stephanie flooded the internet.
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