Serena saw Sophia come swaggering in wearing a short black lace skirt, revealing her thighs. She walked in with a pair of black high heels, swaying her voluptuous hips, arrogantly announcing, "Oh, you have guests?" Serena quickly stood up and smiled. "Sophia, what's going on?" Without even looking at Bruno sitting there, Sophia arrogantly declared, "Nothing. I'm just here to tell you that my husband has invited Mr. Bruno to dine in the private room on the top floor of Quinca Tower. It's at 7:00 PM. Don't be late." Serena was momentarily stunned, her gaze skeptical as she looked at Sophia and then turned to Bruno sitting behind her. Bruno naturally heard Sophia's words at that moment. He raised an eyebrow, looking at the woman in front of him with confusion.He was not aware of such an arrangement. "Roy, do I have any plans tonight?" Bruno asked in confusion, assuming that Roy might have forgotten to mention it.Roy, with a puzzled look, shook his head. "No, sir, you don't
Upon hearing this, Serena looked puzzled, her eyes filled with confusion as she turned to Bruno and asked, "Mr. Bruno, what's going on?"Bruno was also in a state of bewilderment. This was the first time someone had accused him of being an actor."Ms. Sophia, what do you mean by that?" Bruno asked with a frown.Sophia snorted. She crossed her arms, arrogantly stared at Bruno, and said with an attitude of disdain, "What do I mean? I'm saying you're a fraud."Bruno was quizzical when he heard this and shook his head helplessly, chuckling.It was the first time in his life that someone had called him a fraud."You're saying I'm a fraud?" Bruno asked."Of course!" Sophia affirmed confidently. "The real Mr. Bruno is currently a guest at my house. How can you not be a fraud? Who told you to impersonate Mr. Bruno? Was it Xayne? You should know the consequences of impersonating him."Bruno could only shake his head again. He now understood everything.The so-called Bruno mentioned by
"Hmph! I knew you wouldn't admit it. Let me tell you, tonight at 7:00 PM, we'll be hosting a banquet for Mr. Bruno on the top floor of Quinca Tower in the VIP suite. That Mr. Bruno isn't the one standing here right now. How dare you claim this guy is not an impostor?" Sophia said arrogantly, her eyes full of scorn.Xayne frowned, sneering, "You said you'll be hosting Mr. Bruno tonight at Quinca Tower?""That's right," Sophia affirmed.Xayne nodded, looking at Bruno, asking, "Mr. Bruno, do you have such plans tonight?"Bruno sighed, shaking his head. "Mr. Xayne, I don't have any plans for tonight."Xayne finally understood, faintly smiling. He asked, "So, Ethan invited a fake Mr. Bruno?""What? This Mr. Bruno is the fake one!"Sophia was furious. "Xayne, enough. How dare you act so arrogant after inviting over an impostor. Tonight, we'll let the two confront each other and see who invited the real Mr. Bruno.""Alright, fine," Xayne replied directly. At that moment, Serena's ey
At the Swift residence, the members of the Swift family were accompanying Ethan and a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious attire."Mr. Bruno, it's truly an honor for us to have you as our guest," exclaimed Eric, his face filled with excitement. They never expected that Ethan would indeed managed to invite the renowned Bruno Castro.Other members of the Swift family expressed their excitement as well."Mr. Bruno, you're truly the world's top wedding dress designer. Such charisma is beyond comparison!""The presence of Mr. Bruno at the Swift residence is our honor. This must be publicized. Let the prestigious families in Shalholm take notice.""Yes, yes! We must do proper publicity! This is a great opportunity for our Swift family to shine."The subject of everyone's praise, Bruno was currently seated in a high-backed chair, sipping tea. He almost spat out the tea upon hearing the continuous compliments. His face turned red, and he nervously glanced at Ethan."Mr. Bruno, what's w
"Good heavens! Two Mr. Brunos?" The crowd erupted into heated discussions."Sophia, what's going on? You need to explain this!" Tim urged, growing impatient. The others also wore anxious expressions.However, both Ethan and the fake Bruno he brought in exchanged a glance, feeling uneasy. Ethan's eyes seemed to communicate, 'How can there be another Mr. Bruno? Are there several actors?'The fake Bruno's eyes seemed to reply, "Mr. Ethan, I have no idea. I've been playing the role of Mr. Bruno for three or four years. I genuinely don't know if there are other actors. However, in this vast country, it certainly wouldn't be surprising. I'm worried about meeting the real Mr. Bruno... What should we do?'Ethan's eyes narrowed, signaling him to stay calm. Then, he stood up, putting on a faux distressed expression, and asked, "Sophia, you just said there's another Mr. Bruno in the courtyard. Are you sure?""Absolutely! He looks exactly like Mr. Bruno, it's almost like they're twins!"
Upon hearing this, Ethan sneered, saying, "That’s a good idea. Let him embarrass himself in public!""Yes, yes, yes! That's the way to do it!""Perfect, then we can distinguish who is real and who is fake.""Xayne is funny. How dare he have someone impersonate Mr. Bruno?"For a moment, the members of the Swift family mocked Xayne.Later, when everyone was chatting, Ethan took Emmett outside. After looking around, he whispered, "Are you sure?"Emmett replied, "Rest assured, Mr. Ethan. I am an experienced actor who plays the role of Mr. Bruno. No one can be more convincing than me. As long as the other person is not the actual Mr. Bruno, I’ll definitely come off as the real deal!"Upon hearing this, Ethan nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "Good, very good! I'll give you an additional two thousand afterward.""Really? Thank you, Mr. Ethan!" Emmett shouted excitedly, tears filling his eyes.He was over fifty years old, and it was not easy to pretend to be a big shot
Everyone gasped as the atmosphere tensed. There were impostors pretending to be Mr. Bruno."Oh my, these two Mr. Brunos look identical. If you don't look carefully, it's tough to distinguish between them.""This is hilarious. Xayne actually brought a fake Mr. Bruno to dinner. What is the meaning of this?""That's bold of him! Isn't he bringing shame to the Swift family?"Questions and disapprovals from the crowd continued.At the main table, Tim and others were startled when they saw Bruno beside Xayne. If there had not been another Bruno sitting there, they would think that the guest Xayne brought was the real deal. They looked incredibly similar.This made Tim extremely angry. He slammed the table and shouted, "Xayne! How dare you! Today, we finally managed to invite Mr. Bruno through Mr. Ethan, and you dare to bring a fake Mr. Bruno here just to show off? Is this all nothing but a joke to you?""That's right! It's despicable that he even came," Vivian scolded."Tony, is this
Upon hearing this, the whole venue fell silent. Everyone gasped. Xayne was so arrogant he dared to declare openly that the Mr. Bruno before him was fake. It was unbelievable!"What did you say?! Kid, you're outrageous! How dare you say I'm fake?!"Emmett was furious, his face turning red, eyes bloodshot. Being accused of being fake to his face was what he hated the most, making him both flustered and enraged. Although he was indeed an impostor, being called out by someone else made Emmett furious."Xayne! Have you not gone too far? How dare you disrespect Mr. Bruno like this?! You even called him an impostor!" Ethan immediately stood up, staring at Xayne coldly, then scolding angrily."This is insane! Mr. Bruno, such a distinguished figure, is suspected of being fake!""Ridiculous! Does Xayne think the one he invited is genuine?""How funny! I can't stand it anymore. Let's just kick them out!"Members of the Swift family, including Tony and Violet, were all filled with ang
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