Royce's expression darkened, and he asked, frustrated, "She didn't agree?"Violet, on the other hand, couldn't contain her excitement. She smiled broadly and exclaimed, "Two million dollars. Son, two million dollars. Serena agreed to invest two million dollars in us."Upon hearing this, Royce's face lit up with surprise. He shouted excitedly, "Mom, really? Two million dollars?""Yes," Violet confirmed with a nod.Royce clenched his fist and made a triumphant gesture before hurriedly ushering Violet into the car. "Mom, get in the car. We need to register the company right away and then find an office in a commercial building."With that, they sped off in their car.That afternoon, Royce and Violet successfully registered their company. They even rented half a floor in an office building near Serena Group's headquarters.Standing inside their newly rented office, Royce was filled with excitement. He gazed across the street at the towering Serena Group building and declared boldly,
Serena had no interest in prolonging the conversation. She had already done everything she could for them. If Royce could change and grow the company, she wouldn't mind lending a hand. However, if he remained the same and the company failed, she couldn't do much else."Alright, Mom, I've got things to handle, so I can't stay with you," Serena said.Violet understood and quickly stood up, smiling. "Alright, Serena. Then your brother and I will head out. Just one thing. The the two million dollar investment—when will that be transferred?""Yeah, sis, you promised us two million," Royce chimed in from the side.Serena frowned slightly. "I'll have the finance department transfer it to you soon. But let me be clear, this money is an investment for the company. If you misuse it for personal expenses, you'll have to pay it all back."Royce's face darkened. He had been planning to take out five hundred thousand dollars to buy himself a flashy car to show off.Violet's expression also t
"Exactly. The Bullard family has already reached out to me. As long as we work with them, Serena Group and Folksworth pharmaceutical market will be ours. By then, we'll be billionaires." Royce's face was lit up with excitement and anticipation.Violet hesitated for a moment but then gave a silent nod of approval.Meanwhile, Xayne was picking up Coco from school. As they arrived home, a man in a suit stepped out of a sedan and approached them respectfully. "Excuse me, are you Mr. Xayne?"Xayne frowned slightly and nodded. "Yes, I am."The man continued, "Mr. Xayne, my lady, Faye, asked me to inform you that someone has hired an assassin to target you. Additionally, my lady is waiting for you at the usual place."With that, the man turned and left.Xayne's face darkened, frowning. 'Someone is out to kill me?'Later that evening, after Coco and Serena had fallen asleep, Xayne quietly slipped out of the estate.Late at night, Faye couldn't sleep at the Kempenski Hotel. She stoo
Faye gazed at Xayne, initially intending to tease him. However, after seeing the coldness in his eyes, she decided against it. She sighed, "Corvus."Upon hearing the name, Xayne's brows frowned sharply.'Corvus? The same Corvus who had been targeting Vernon's family?'"I see." Xayne nodded, turning to leave by jumping off the balcony.Faye quickly called out, "Xayne, are you just going to leave like that?"Xayne turned back and glanced at her, asking, "What? Do you want me to stay the night?"He was joking, but Faye’s reaction was unexpected. She trembled slightly, then blushed and coyly replied, "If you want, I wouldn't mind."Xayne was momentarily stunned, his expression turning awkward. He glanced around the suite and said, "Goodbye."As he prepared to jump, Faye rushed over and grabbed his arm, saying, "I helped you this time, don't you think you owe me a little something in return?"Xayne frowned, "What do you want?"Faye pouted her pink lips and looked out at the night
In his mind, there was no doubt. Faye and this man had slept together.He had gone through so much trouble, rushing from Drakonix to give her a surprise. He had waited patiently, only to be greeted by this sight.The man holding the bouquet felt his chest swell with fury as if he were about to explode.This wasn't a surprise. It was more like a shock.Both Xayne and Faye noticed him.As soon as she saw this man, the smile on Faye's face vanished. It was replaced by a cold expression as if she had just seen someone she detested.It was clear that she did not like this man with the flowers."Maple Eastin, what are you doing here?" Faye asked icily.Maple struggled to suppress his anger, raising a finger and pointing it menacingly at Xayne. "Faye, who is this man?" he demanded."Why should I tell you who he is? What are you doing here?" Faye retorted.Her lack of explanation only added fuel to the fire.Upon seeing this, Maple's eyes filled with jealousy, and his expression g
As soon as the words left Maple's mouth, Faye's face turned pale. Her hands clenched tightly around Xayne's arm, and her body trembled slightly.This secret had haunted her for as long as she could remember. She had always dreaded hearing others call her a bastard, a label that had plagued her childhood.This shame drove her to flee from the Lockwood family, to escape the country altogether.She wanted to hold on tightly to Xayne, but he gently loosened her grip.Faye trembled again, feeling a mix of fear and vulnerability.However, Xayne gently patted her shoulder and offered her a few comforting words.Maple, who had been standing there the whole time, witnessed this scene unfold before his very eyes. In a fit of rage, he violently threw the bouquet of roses to the ground, stomping on them until they were completely crushed."Faye, you wretched woman. You're so shameless!" Maple roared in fury.From the moment he first laid eyes on Faye, Maple had been captivated by her beaut
"You think you can cling to the Eastin family and establish a lasting alliance with us? What a joke," Maple sneered, his face twisted with malice. "Even if you stripped naked and begged on your knees, it wouldn't make a difference now."In his rage, Maple had completely lost control, exposing his true, spoiled nature.Faye was furious but continued to grip Xayne's arm tightly. She didn't want to escalate the situation and cause trouble for the family that had raised her.However, she soon realized that Xayne had gently but firmly removed her hand.Xayne stepped forward, expressionless but emanating a cold, deadly aura.Maple sneered mockingly, "What's this? Are you some country bumpkin trying to play the hero and save the damsel in distress?"Xayne shook his head slightly, a pitying smirk on his face. "You deserve to die. Killing you here may dirty the place, but if I don't, it'll leave me unsatisfied.""Xayne, don't be rash," Faye called out, her voice laced with concern. She k
"Be careful."Faye's warning came too late. The middle-aged man's fist was already crashing toward Xayne's face with tremendous force, as if it could collapse a wall with one blow. There was no finesse, just sheer, brutal power.However, Xayne, seemingly unfazed, barely glanced at the oncoming attack. He simply turned and met the punch with his left fist, countering the assault.Owen Eastin has been known in Drakonix for many years. He was a long-time servant of the Eastin Ace branch of the Eastin family. Maple was merely from the side branch of the reclusive Eastin family in Drakonia. Within the true Eastin family, he was considered to be of the fourth rank. As for Owen, he was a beggar rescued years ago by Owen’s grandfather, Cyrus, during a trip. Unexpectedly, the little beggar from back then had extraordinary talent in kickboxing. Over the past few decades, he trained daily and became a kickboxing grandmaster.As a member of the family's side branch, Maple had always relied o
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