A pair of icy eyes swept across the room. It was Linford.The Swifts were dumbfounded. At that moment, Eric and Tim, among others, stood up respectfully. They left the main table to greet him. "Lieutenant Linford, why are you here?"The other family members followed suit and showed the utmost respect. Linford stared at them and spoke with a frigid tone, "I heard someone here is impersonating Mr. Bruno, so I came to take a look."Amidst the crowd’s astonished gazes, Linford approached the real Bruno and said, “I apologize, Mr. Bruno. I rushed here after receiving your call. I’ll take it from here.”Bruno nodded lightly. Meanwhile, the Swifts were shocked at what they had just witnessed.“Goodness, that’s the real Mr. Bruno?!”“What on earth is happening? The one Ethan brought is an impostor?”“It’s over for our family, especially since Lieutenant Linford is here.”Linford glared at Emmett, who attempted to escape. The former roared, “Get him!”A guard rushed forward and kicked
The Swifts exchanged flustered looks. Even Eric was ashamed as he said, “Mr. Bruno, you—”Before he could explain himself, Bruno turned and approached Xayne and Serena, saying, “Mr. Xayne, the matter is resolved. Shall we leave?”Xayne nodded and replied, "Sure."With that, he grabbed his astonished wife and left the private room. After the trio left, the family erupted into thunderous discussions."What on earth just happened?!""Xayne somehow brought the real Mr. Bruno here.”"We're done for! Did we just offend Mr. Bruno? What are we going to do?"Eric and Tim, among others, appeared regretful and worried."Tony, Serena is your daughter, and Xayne is your son-in-law. We need your help. Please beg Mr. Bruno for forgiveness on our family’s behalf.” Eric looked seriously at Tony.Tim added, "Yes, Tony, we'll leave this matter to you. It's crucial for our family's future. You must handle this well."Tony was stunned but could only nod and promise. "I'll try."Meanwhile, Serena
“Ms. Ariana, something's wrong! There's trouble downstairs!” Laila urgently opened the door to the CEO's office."Trouble?" Ariana frowned. She quickly took the elevator to the ground floor in her high heels, clad in a black miniskirt. By now, the ground floor was already in chaos, with the troublemakers confronting the security guards.Ariana arrived at the scene, her expression stern. She first had someone take the injured security guard out, then stood at the forefront, guarded by a few security personnel."Are you Ariana Ghazali?" The leader of the troublemakers saw a beautiful woman on the other side, a hint of lust flashing in his eyes."I'm Ariana Ghazali, the CEO of Ghazali Corporation. If you have something to say, say it to me!" Ariana was indifferent, her tone exuding a sense of arrogance.The lead troublemaker sneered, taking a package of pills from one of his men and throwing it on the ground. He roared, "My boss took the medicine your company made! Not only did it fa
Several thugs charged at Xayne, itching for action. The onlookers, including a few female employees, screamed in terror.Coldness emanated from Xayne’s body as a killing intent reflected in his eyes. As soon as Tanner gave his order, a slap echoed throughout the vast lobby. Xayne had smacked Tanner, who had just struggled to his feet.The latter stumbled as a bloody handprint appeared on his face, causing everyone to gasp.Tanner was a local who had been in numerous brawls. He had decent combat skills, but Xayne’s slap made his head buzz.The crowd was stunned, while the security guards were ecstatic as they watched the CEO’s bodyguard step forward to relieve their pressure. Xayne was like their hero and the embodiment of manliness.The female employees’ eyes sparkled as they admired Xayne. He was the epitome of masculinity, unlike their male colleagues who chose to stay back in the face of danger.Ariana broke free from Xayne's embrace and frowned in a mix of anger and worry.
The electric baton caused Tanner to convulse and his mouth to contort. Even his eyes rolled back. Xayne smirked as he watched Tanner convulse and then eventually collapse. The unfolding scene astounded everyone present.They never expected things to change so quickly. Then, Xayne took the electric baton and zapped the remaining thugs. No one was a match for his swift movements.As he watched the eight thugs twitch on the ground, he casually dropped the baton and dusted his hands with a disdainful expression. Xayne sneered, saying, “You’re all so weak, yet you try to pretend to be gangsters?”Meanwhile, the onlookers were dumbfounded and in disbelief as they gazed at Xayne. They thought he was too strong to single-handedly deal with those thugs, using just an electric baton.Xayne felt countless gazes on him, then turned to the security guard, saying, "What are you standing around for? Call the police."Tanner lay on the ground trembling as he strained his neck, squeezing out the w
"What’s with your attitude?" Warren's expression darkened. "What kind of bodyguard did you hire, Ariana? If you don't handle problematic employees like him, I'll call the board of directors now and let them deal with it."Warren quickly took out his phone to make a call, but his phone disappeared from his hand in the blink of an eye.“Are you that immature? Imagine being a grown-up who’s a snitch.” Xayne played with Warren’s phone with a faint smile.“What did you say?!” Warren’s eyes widened. No one had ever confronted him before. He thundered, “Ariana, why would you hire such a problematic employee?!”“That’s enough!” Ariana glanced at Xayne and then at Warren, saying coldly, “I hired Xayne, so it’s my decision whether or not he stays. You don’t need to concern yourself with that, Mr. Warren.She then glanced back at Xayne and said, “Xayne, put down the phone and leave.”Xayne shrugged, casually tossing the phone to Warren. The former put his hands in his pockets and leisurely
‘You're having dinner with a sought-after bachelor. Who do you take me as?’Curtis had plotted for today for too long. He would not allow anything to get in his way. Anyone who got in his way would face the consequences.As he was about to confront the situation, a subordinate ran over and whispered to him, “Sir, they’ve caught Tanner.”Curtis frowned and lowered his voice, asking, “How’d he get caught? Never mind, forget about him for now and focus on what’s important tonight. Ensure you get a few more people and make no mistakes.”Tanner was more trouble than he was worth. Despite helping Curtis secretly, Tanner still managed to mess things up. After some thought, Curtis suppressed the hint of anger in his heart.He had arranged for Tanner to stir up trouble at Ghazali Corporation, aiming to gain more leverage for tonight's dinner. Yet, his plan failed. He gloomily ordered his subordinates to step back and then adjusted his tie with a forced smile as he walked out.“Ms. Ariana,
Xayne appeared to be an easily provoked greenhorn, raising his wine cup, ready to gulp it down. It amused Curtis. The latter initially considered putting in some effort to deal with Xayne. However, he did not expect the young man to be so unaffected.The next step was to get Xayne drunk. Once he hit the floor, Curtis could proceed without hindrance. As for Ariana, Curtis had prepared a big surprise for her.Meanwhile, Ariana kept signaling Xayne with her eyes, but he did not even look at her.'Damn it, what's wrong with him? Doesn’t he realize Curtis wants to get us both drunk? I don't trust him!' Ariana was anxious, but she couldn't speak out. She could only keep trying to get his attention.Simultaneously, Curtis lifted a high-footed cup and drank with Xayne."Haha, you seem to be able to hold your alcohol. We’re friends today!" Curtis smiled, pouring another full glass for Xayne and patting his shoulder. "I'm older than you, so call me brother if you don't mind. Here’s a toast
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