Xayne gazed at the servile figures before him from under his mask. Although he smiled coldly, he shook their hands and stated, “Mr. Eric, I came to discuss a collaboration with your family.”‘What?! Mr. White wants to collaborate with us?’Eric was elated at the unexpected turn of events. He could hardly believe such an esteemed figure would approach his company. Eric thought it was a blessing from above. He was overwhelmed with excitement as he lowered his head. “Please, come inside, Mr. White.”Tim was just as thrilled as he followed Eric. Meanwhile, Sophia seemed to have fallen lovesick and could not stop looking at Xayne with admiration and infatuation.‘Wow, Mr. White is handsome even though he’s wearing a mask. His charm and wealth are evident, and his presence surpasses even Chuck’s. Is Mr. White secretly a business tycoon in Shalholm?’The Swifts fell in line as they smiled and followed Eric. Suddenly, Violet rushed forward and grabbed Serena, who was staring foolishly at
Xayne naturally took the main seat when he entered the conference room. Under normal circumstances, he would never have a chance to sit there. The family did not even consider him worthy of entering the conference room.People like Eric thought Xayne was nothing more than a disgrace to the Xaviers and a good-for-nothing leech.However, Xayne received admiration from the family because of his guise as Mr. White. Even Sophia, who always looked down on Xayne, now graciously served him tea.“Mr. White, I made you some freshly brewed tea. Please give it a try.” Sophia approached with a teacup and intentionally brushed her fingers against Xayne’s hand as she offered the cup. She even fluttered her eyes at him.Xayne smiled coldly, then suddenly shook his hand. It caused the scalding tea to splash on Sophia’s four-thousand-dollar coat. She jumped back in shock and paled, exclaiming, “Ah, ah, ah!”Xayne quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. The tea was too hot. Are you okay, Ms. Soph
Everyone in the conference room gasped.‘Another multimillion-dollar project? Wait, this one’s more than what the Ghazali Corporation offered.’ Eric was so excited that he scrutinized every word in the document.Then, he took a breath and smiled, asking, “Mr. White, is this project really for us?”Xayne nodded. “That’s correct.”“Excellent! We’ll terminate our collaboration with the Ghazali Corporation immediately,” Eric decided.‘With Mr. White’s higher offer, we’ll no longer need the Ghazali Corporation—no wonder people regard him as Chuck’s big boss.’Before Eric and the others could celebrate, Xayne added, “As for the second condition, I want Ms. Serena to be in charge. None can interfere, either. Is that agreeable for you, Mr. Eric?”The room fell silent yet again as all eyes turned to Serena, sitting in a corner. Even she was stunned. Beside her, Violet, Royce, and Tony looked astonished.Violet grabbed Serena and excitedly said, “What are you waiting for? Hurry up, thank
“Thank you, Mr. White, but I fear I might not be capable enough,” Serena said softly.Upon hearing this, the Swifts’ gazes softened.Eric hurriedly stepped in, saying, “That’s correct, Mr. White. Serena has only recently joined the company and may not have enough experience. Problems may arise if you entrust her with such a substantial project.“Furthermore, Serena is responsible for the Linford Group cooperation. We fear she may be unable to juggle two projects simultaneously.”Sophia angrily said, “Serena is an empty shell and has no skills, Mr. White. That woman is a walking conspiracy. She only walks around and relies on her looks to deceive men.”Xayne glared at Sophia and asked, “Oh? Are you saying she’s unqualified, but you are?”Sophia lit up when she heard that. She said, “Yes, Mr. White! I’ve been working at this company for years and have worked on various projects. I’m much more capable than that bitch, and—”She leaned in and whispered seductively, “I know how to ‘s
Xayne tugged on his tie and exhaled before answering Serena’s call. He asked, “Who’d you see? Don’t tell me you saw Mr. White.”“How’d you know?” Serena questioned suspiciously.Xayne smiled. “It was just a guess.”Serena said coquettishly, “Are you watching me or something? How’d you guess that? I have so much to tell you! He came to the company just now to discuss a multimillion-dollar project. Can you believe it?! He wants me to be in charge, too!”Xayne joked, “That’s great, right? Now, Coco and I can just rely on you, and your standing in the family will improve.”“What are you talking about?” Serena blushed. “Honestly, I’ve always felt Mr. White is very similar to you, especially his eyes. By the way, where are you now?”Xayne casually replied, “Oh, me? I’m at the company. My boss has something going on, so she needs me here. Why, what’s the matter?”Serena’s hopes diminished when she heard that. She muttered, “Then it’s not you…”Then, she smiled again and said, “It’s no
Sophia was furious when she saw Serena and Mr. White talking at the door just now.The startled Serena held her cheek and said, “Sophia, you’ve misunderstood me. I don’t know why—”“How dare you defend yourself, bitch?! I think you just can’t stand being alone. Don’t think I don’t know what nasty things you’ve been doing. You pretend to be innocent, but I know you’ve slept with more men than I can count!” Sophia yelled angrilySerena felt aggrieved as she began to tear up. “I didn’t sleep with him. I’m not the person you think I am.”Soon, the company’s employees gathered. Some persuaded Sophia to stop, while others tried to pull Serena away.However, Sophia’s temper got the better of her. The more the employees persuaded her to stop, the more unreasonable she became. Someone told Tim that Sophia was picking a fight with Serena in the lobby.He rushed over and yelled, “That’s enough! Sophia, go back inside!”“Dad, that bitch robbed me of Mr. White. How could she do that?! I can’
Xayne hung up his phone and sighed. Then, he told the driver to take him to Ghazali Corporation. To avoid misunderstandings, Xayne got out of the car a block away and walked to the building, only to run into Ariana getting out of her car at the entrance.She seemed distressed and walked in a hurry. She was embarrassed when she saw Xayne at the door. Ariana had just returned from visiting Abel at the Patrol Bureau in the morning. When she saw him, she noticed he had lost a leg and two arms.Although the authorities rushed Abel to the hospital in time, and the doctors reattached his right arm, it was still a horrifying sight for Ariana. She could not imagine what had happened the night before. After seeing her brother’s condition, Ariana felt chills run down her spine.Moreover, the Ghazalis had received the news about Abel’s arrest this morning. Immediately after, his father took a plane to Shalholm, arriving in just half an hour.Ariana gasped when she saw Xayne at the entrance. Ho
Ariana knew Xayne would not have offended Gary and the Waltons if it were not for her.Xayne looked at her and realized she was surprisingly meticulous. He smiled, saying, “It’s okay. Fleeing when faced with danger is not my principle.”“Why can’t you understand the danger you’re facing? Forget it.” Ariana stomped, furious. Suddenly, she received a phone call. She glanced at the caller ID and nervously walked aside to answer it.After repeatedly nodding, she hung up and looked at Xayne with a sense of urgency. She said, “My dad will be in Shalholm soon. What do we do? He’ll kill you if he finds out that you were the one who hurt Abel.”Seeing Ariana in such a panic, Xayne could not help but ask curiously, “You and Abel are siblings, right?”Ariana looked resentful. She shook her head and said, “Not technically. It’s just something my dad claims publicly. In truth, my dad had Abel with a nightclub girl before marrying my mom. Later, that woman brought Abel to us.”Hatred became ev
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en