Lilian was not good at rejecting others, so she could only nod and say, "Okay."Meanwhile, Xayne stood up amidst everyone’s astonished gazes. He told Chuck, “Nothing much. Coco told her classmates that I know Shalholm’s wealthiest man. Some kids didn’t believe her and accused her of lying. That’s why I called you here.”Chuck sighed in relief, and his eyes softened as he looked at Coco.Xayne held Coco and smiled, saying, “Coco, you can remind everyone about what you said. No one will make fun of you or call you a liar. Tell them that I know Shalholm’s wealthiest man.”Coco blinked and glanced at Chuck before looking at the puzzled kids and adults. Coco pouted and shouted, “I told you my dad knows Uncle Chuck! I didn’t lie!”The kids who had mocked Coco yesterday lowered their heads in shame. Xayne glared at Elton, who was sweating bullets before leaving with Coco.Chuck hurried after the two and followed Xayne closely.Meanwhile, Elton wiped his forehead with his handkerchief i
Xayne smiled faintly and said, “They’re old friends. Okay, you should return to the company. I’ll take care of things.”Serena looked at him doubtfully. “Oh, okay. Let me know if your friends can’t help, and we can think of another solution.”Xayne nodded with a smile and sent Serena back to the company. Afterward, he called Ace and asked, “How’s the acquisition of the Xavier Corporation going?”Ace respectfully replied, “The acquisition is complete, Supreme Commander. The Xavier Corporation is now yours. However, the public announcement claimed Mr. White as the new chairman. We’ve also renamed it to Serenco Corporation.”Xayne nodded in approval and responded, “Perfect. Now, I need you to do one more thing. Buy a factory specializing in design and decoration materials. Get it done within the day, all right?”“I’ll get to it immediately, sir!” Ace hung up and quickly called Donovan, who had broad connections across Shalholm.“Mr. Ace, please wait a moment—I’ll check if there are
Harrison Stark sat in his executive chair at Skylark Factory. He grinned while enjoying his cigar as a seductively dressed female assistant approached. She sat on his lap and playfully caressed his face and neck.The assistant asked with a flirtatious smile, “Do we really need to sell the factory?”Harrison chuckled. "Of course!"Suddenly, his phone rang, and he glanced at the number with a frown. However, he answered in a good mood, “Hello, who’s this?”The caller asked, “Is this Mr. Harrison Stark of the Skylark Factory?”“Yes, this is him,” Harrison responded as his hand wandered over the assistant.“Hello, we’re calling from the Ghazali Corporation’s headquarters. We’re interested in acquiring your factory. What’s your asking price?” The caller sounded indifferent.Harrison shivered slightly with a conflicted expression. “The Ghazali Corporation is interested in my factory?”“Yes, it is. Name your price.” The caller grew impatient.After some thought and a glance at the ne
“Wait, fourteen million dollars?” Ace stepped forward and glanced at the contract. Then, he glared at Harrison, puffing his cigar. Ace sternly asked, “Mr. Harrison, why did you raise it to fourteen million?”Harrison sneered and chuckled, “Why? It was always fourteen million! If you want the factory, sign the contract and stop wasting my time.”Ace’s expression turned grim as he said, “We agreed on seven million earlier. Why did you change it without notifying us? This isn’t how people do business!”Ace had a fiery temper. If it were another setting, he would have already taken Harrison down. However, the former could not afford to be reckless as it was a business negotiation. Moreover, he did not want to jeopardize Xayne’s plans.“You must be mistaken, Mr. Ace. The seven million is just the down payment. Fourteen million is the actual price I’ve set,” Harrison said with a smirk as he hugged Carol beside him.Then, he glanced at Xayne’s grim expression and added, “Take a closer lo
Harrison rose to wealth by relying primarily on the group of thugs he kept under his payroll. Businesses that collaborated with him had often faced threats and harassment. He even forced them into cooperation at prices below market value.Therefore, Harrison was notorious in the region, and many feared him.Xayne and Ace observed their surroundings with disdain. Xayne asked, “Mr. Harrison, do you plan on using force?”Harrison shouted, “If you know what’s good for you, sign! Otherwise, I’ll break both your legs.”The thugs brandished their knives and steel rods, hinting at a menacing intent to pressure Xayne into signing the contract. Xayne raised a brow and stated, “Is that a threat?”“Yes, it is! If you don’t want my men to shatter your limbs, sign the damn contract. If you don’t, my men might just get to play with their weapons.” Harrison grinned.“What if I refuse?” Xayne questioned coldly.“Damn it! I bet you’ve never taken a beating. Men, get in there and break that guy’s
Harrison could no longer stand steady and knelt on the ground.‘Dear God! Donovan, Shalholm’s kingpin, has bowed so humbly to Xayne. It’s not looking good for me.’Harrison knew it was over for him.Ace sneered. “Mr. Harrison, didn’t you arrogantly threaten to break the Supreme Commander’s legs just now? Go on, show us how confident you are.”Harrison wet his pants, drenched in cold sweat. He trembled, saying, “I-I’m sorry, Mr. Ace. I made a mistake. Please be careful with that gun you’re holding. Don’t accidentally click—”‘If he makes a mistake, I’ll die.’Bang!Ace grabbed Harrison by the collar and then slammed Harrison back down. Harrison’s nose broke, and his teeth scattered, his face covered in blood. He screamed in agony, “Gah! My nose, my teeth!”Meanwhile, Xayne casually sat back down and glanced at Harrison writhing on the floor. Xayne lit a cigar and asked, “Now, do you agree to let us acquire your factory for three million dollars, Mr. Harrison?”Carol, kneeling o
Harrison answered, “It… It was the Ghazali Corporation headquarters. They offered eleven million dollars for my factory.”“The Ghazali Corporation, huh? Perfect! It looks like you haven’t learned your lesson, Nicholas,” Xayne chuckled and then turned to leave Skylark Factory.Xayne informed Serena that he had secured the facility and would start production soon. However, they still needed to purchase a batch of equipment due to insufficient capacity.At that moment, Harrison left the hospital and received a call from the Ghazali Corporation. The caller sounded surprised and angry, “Mr. Harrison, what’s going on? We agreed on eleven million dollars for your factory. Why did you sell it for three million? Are you out of your mind?”“The Ghazali Corporation is nothing! I wouldn’t be in this mess if it weren’t for you guys. My decision has nothing to do with you idiots!” Harrison cursed and ended the call.Meanwhile, the assistant at the Ghazali Corporation’s chairman’s office looked
Damon felt a surreal sensation after hanging up the phone. One of his smiling friends remarked, “Who called you, Damon? I’ve never seen you so humble.”Damon quickly approached them, saying, “It was a call from the Ghazali Corporation.”One of his other friends straightened up and asked, “What? Why would they call you? You’re not the vice president of the capital’s business association.”Damon sipped his tea and then replied, “I don’t understand it either, but they want me to suppress the Swift Group. What do you guys think?”His friends looked at each other, and one laughed. “Damon, this could lead to a promotion. Just suppress that small company. What matters most is that you can get on board with the Ghazali Corporation.“They promised to invest in Shalholm and establish a new company, right? That’s an excellent deal.”“I agree with Conrad.”“As your friends, we want to contribute. We hope you can speak highly of us to Mr. Nicholas.”Damon looked at his friends, and his init
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
"In the end, his ambitions were never realized. When he attempted to merge all five Dragon's Hearts, he died. After his death, the Dragon's Hearts vanished without a trace. That's why the Light Order has always kept a close eye on Drakonia, especially on the methods Commander Zedd used to track down those Dragon's Hearts," Joe explained.Hearing this, Xayne was utterly stunned. He had never imagined that over a century ago, Commander Zedd had possessed five Dragon's Hearts. That would have been a time when Drakon Destiny was on the rise. However, because of the failed fusion, Commander Zedd lost not only his life but also Drakon Destiny's, which declined, leading to the humiliations and defeats that followed over the next century."So you're saying the Dragon's Hearts are tied to the fate of a nation?" Xayne asked, his shock evident."Absolutely. Based on our research, there's no doubt about it. The fate of Drakonia is linked to the Dragon's Hearts. Every time someone successfully f
In the VIP lounge of the airport, Xayne and Aava were waiting for their flight. Not long after, a tall, broad-shouldered young man strode in. He scanned the room briefly before his eyes locked onto Xayne and Aava. Without hesitation, he walked straight toward them. "Mr. Xayne, I'm sorry for the wait. I was sent here by Yves."The young man sized up Xayne, his eyes flashing with surprise when he saw that Xayne was completely unharmed. Word had spread about Xayne's clash with Lord of Light, a confrontation that even drew out a Radiant Commander figure, Emin. Yet here Xayne was, perfectly fine. It was hard not to be impressed.As Yves's right-hand man, Joe Zhird knew better than to underestimate someone like Xayne. His respect was evident in his tone and demeanor. With his status as the top lieutenant of Black Ice Platform, even the heads of prominent families would approach him with courtesy. But right now, it was Joe who was showing deference to Xayne, and this caught Aava by surprise