Several customers quickly got changed and left the store. It made the salespeople anxious, glaring at Serena resentfully. They blamed her for losing a significant amount of sales.Serena felt aggrieved at the intense reactions she had received. “Sophia, that’s not true! I’m not a slut. I—”Smack!Sophia slapped her again. "Are you still trying to explain yourself? Take it off!"She could not bear to see Serena in a wedding gown. Meanwhile, several attendants approached and reprimanded Serena, “Miss, please remove that gown! We can’t let just anyone try them on.”“Yeah! All our customers left because of you. Take that off and leave!”Serena felt terrible as she lowered her head and cried. Suddenly, the attendants seemed to have gone mad. They surrounded Serena and forcibly removed her gown, leaving her with only undergarments.Everyone woman there was amazed by Serena’s figure.‘Wait, did she even give birth? She looks perfect!’ Serena trembled as she hugged herself and rushed
After crying for a long time, Serena wiped her tears and took a deep breath. Xayne pulled her up and said, “Let’s go.”Serena was puzzled, nervously asking, “Where are we going?”“To get revenge,” Xayne replied, “How can I let you cry because of someone else? You should only cry for me.”Serena’s heart felt warm. Then she forced a smile and grabbed Xayne. She shook her head, saying, “No, it’s okay.”Xayne wiped a tear from the corner of her eye and said, “I don’t think it’s okay. Someone humiliated you, and as your husband, I must intervene.”“B-But—” Serena wanted to say something, but Xayne pulled her straight to Westhampton Bridal.When she left in the morning, she mentioned she would be at Westhampton Bridal with Sophia. Additionally, the store was an international brand and the most expensive bridal store in Shalholm.Xayne drew curious gazes from onlookers as he brought Serena into Westhampton Bridal. A cold aura erupted from the entrance as he opened the door. At that mom
While waiting, Xayne glanced at the shop attendants and asked Serena, “Did they embarrass you just now?”Serena was about to deny it, but an attendant pointed at the couple and scolded, “What are you two doing? You just scared away a big customer!”“You’re shameless, after all. You brought a random man here to defend you. Do you think you can mess with Westhampton Bridal?”“Leave, or we’ll call security!”Xayne understood the situation and smirked. "Were you the ones who humiliated my wife?" The attendants exchanged glances and then burst into laughter. One crossed her arms and looked Xayne up and down. She disdainfully said, “So, you’re her husband? Tsk, tsk, you look pretty ordinary. Your outfit probably cost less than a hundred dollars. Are you standing up for that slut?”Suddenly, a terrifying aura erupted from Xayne.Smack! He slapped the attendant, who called Serena a slut. He said coldly, “Aren’t you disrespecting yourself by speaking so rudely?”The slap left the oth
Jesse was in his thirties. He wore black-framed glasses and had a beer belly. He looked like a creep with perverted thoughts. Jesse pushed up his glasses and asked, “Who’s causing trouble?”Kate complained, “Those two, Mr. Jesse. They drove so many customers away. A lady wanted to buy Leopold Cox’s gown, but she left because that guy slapped her. He even slapped me and demanded an apology!”Jesse was puzzled about the details. However, he became furious after learning that someone had mistreated his staff members. Jesse noticed the handprint on Kate’s cheek and turned to glare at Xayne. “Did you hit her?!”Xayne calmly stated, “Yes, I did.”Jesse hated Xayne’s arrogant tone, scolding, “Don’t you know what store you’re in? The staff here are some of the prettiest in Shalholm. Your slap damaged the face of my most valued staff member.“How will Kate continue to serve customers? You must apologize to her and pay for her loss of wages and causing her mental distress. I demand a hundre
Donovan’s assistant entered and said, “Sir, Mr. Mark from the bridal store has been waiting outside for a while now. Would you like to see him?”Donovan was surprised.‘Isn’t he Westhampton Bridal’s boss?’“Let him in,” Donovan said coldly.Soon after, a middle-aged man in a tailored suit entered the office. He looked humble as he smiled and said, “Mr. Donovan, I’m Mark Guzman. I’m one of the shareholders in the bridal industry and the owner of Westhampton Bridal. I have a collaborative project with the bridal industry here that I would like you to look at.”Donovan stood up and put on his coat. He ignored the documents Mark held and said, “You came at just the right time, Mr. Mark. Follow me to your store.”Mark was stunned, asking with a smile, “Mr. Donovan, will you be choosing a wedding dress for a lady?”Surprised, Donovan said indifferently, “Yeah, right! Mr. Xayne told me to bring people and money to your damn bridal store! Do you know what the consequences are for offend
Jesse and the store attendants were shocked to see Mark rushing in. Jesse hurried forward and respectfully addressed Mark, “Why are you here, sir? Don’t worry. I’ll handle this. Please wait a moment, Mr. Mark.”Jesse turned and scolded the guards, “Why are you all standing around? Throw those troublemakers out! Can’t you see that our boss is here?”The guards approached Xayne and Serena. The latter was frightened and stood behind Xayne. She tilted her next to look at the guards when Mark shouted, “Stop! Step aside, all of you!”Donovan had told him that the man was none other than Xayne Xavier, and the man beside him was his wife. Although Xayne looked like an ordinary person, Mark knew many big shots liked appearing poor and then teaching arrogant jerks a lesson.Xayne was one of those people.Moreover, Donovan had told Mark that Xayne did not like others exposing his identity. Mark knew what to do. He turned and slapped Jesse, rebuking, “What are you doing?! Is that how you trea
Mark’s statement scared Jesse and the attendants.“Why should we apologize, Mr. Mark?”“Yeah, that guy even slapped Kate.”“Why are you siding with them, Mr. Mark?”The attendants were in a terrible mood, unwilling to apologize. Mark hated their behavior. He shouted, “You have three minutes to apologize!”Jesse could feel Mark’s intense anger. Ultimately, the former bowed and apologized, “I’m sorry for losing my temper, sir and madam. Please forgive me.”The other attendants could only follow suit.Xayne sneered. “I don’t feel the sincerity in your apology. Mr. Mark, I think these employees are unsuitable to remain in the bridal industry. What do you think?”Mark understood Xayne’s implications. The former smiled and said, “You’re right, sir! Those who don’t understand hospitality shouldn’t work here.”He then scolded his employees, “You’re all fired from Westhampton Bridal! Additionally, you will never work in this industry again. Get out!”The attendants were dumbfounded as
Xayne chuckled and said, "I borrowed it.""From whom?" Serena asked in puzzlement.After some thought, Xayne replied, "My boss.""You mean Ariana?" Serena asked skeptically. Then, with a jealous and dejected expression, she added, "It seems she treats you quite well, lending you a hundred and fifty grand just like that."Xayne smiled when he saw Serena’s cute, jealous pout. He tapped her nose and said, “Stop thinking nonsense. She and I have a simple boss-employee relationship. Don’t overthink it, okay? Let’s go home.”Serena feigned anger and stared at Xayne. She felt uncertain as she asked, “Are you telling the truth? Is there nothing else between you two?”The past five years had made her cautious and sensitive. Although she appeared strong, she was fragile. She found herself becoming increasingly dependent on Xayne and was unable to let that feeling go.With Ariana constantly around Xayne and even lending him so much cash, Serena could not help but feel a sense of crisis.“
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