Chapter 1566

On the other end of the line, Ace responded respectfully, "Yes, Supreme Commander! I'll deploy the troops right away!"

Xayne's eyes glinted with a cold fury after hanging up the phone.

The Hwark family had crossed the lines. No matter how deep the Hwark family's roots ran, no matter their connections in the capital, reaching for Serena meant certain death.

Meanwhile, Trent was seated at the head of the hall inside the Hwark residence. His face was grim as he pointed angrily at Ryder, who was sitting on the couch.

"What happened? Why did you fail? What was Nighthawk doing?!"

Ryder's face was equally serious. "Dad, don't worry. It's just one failure."

"Get Nighthawk in here!" Trent demanded coldly.

Soon, a hunched middle-aged man with a sinister look entered the hall, bowing to Trent and Ryder. "Mr. Trent, Mr. Ryder."

"How could you mess this up?!" Trent barked, his anger boiling over.

Nighthawk immediately dropped to his knees. "I'm sorry, Master. I didn't anticipate the King o