Ariana had too much to deal with at that moment. After offending Warren, Osbo Pharmaceuticals called to cancel their previously discussed collaboration. Ariana had to visit Osbo Pharmaceuticals in the afternoon to discuss the cooperation with Warren.Xayne’s eyes almost popped out as he stared at Ariana’s sexy figure. He realized she was not as easygoing as he had imagined.Ten minutes later, Laila arrived at the marketing department in a light green dress. She blushed when she saw Xayne playing with a pen by the door. She quickly ran past him.Soon after, two stunning women left the marketing director’s office. One was Laila, and the other was someone Xayne had never seen before. He felt his eyes light up when he saw the woman. She had a perfect figure and an alluring appearance.Xayne was stunned as he never expected the Ghazali Corporation to have such a beautiful woman besides Ariana and Laila. He watched as the woman and Laila disappeared from his sight.The other woman was a
Eloise Warren crossed her arms and walked over proudly. She raised her brows at Xayne with disdain, saying, “You must be Xayne.”Xayne frowned and raised his brow slightly as he glanced at the overly dressed Eloise before him. He thought she was just a seven out of ten, even with heavy makeup and flashy attire.‘She might scare people off if she removed her makeup. All she has is a good figure.’ Xayne wondered how Warren could fancy such a woman.“I am. What’s the matter?” Xayne asked indifferently.Eloise scoffed and rebuked, “You’re a mere bodyguard, yet you dare to defy Mr. Warren? Do you know he can fire you with just a word? I’ll give you a chance to apologize to him in front of everyone. Otherwise, I’ll make your life miserable.”The other employees exchanged glances and kept their distance. They even pretended to work while secretly watching the drama. Some even took out their phones to record the situation and shared them on the company’s WhatsApp group.Filly initially i
Eloise sneered. “Hmph, did you hear that, Xaye? Even Filly understands this principle. How come you don’t? I’m the marketing manager, and you’re a bodyguard, yet you dare to cross me?“Why would I apologize to a nobody like him in front of everyone? Are you dreaming? He’s not worthy of my apology, and we can fire him tomorrow if we want.”Xayne narrowed his eyes at Eloise’s arrogant words. He patted Filly’s shoulder and understood his thoughts. “I won’t allow anyone to bully you.”Xayne chuckled and turned around. Suddenly, a resounding slap landed on Eloise's face. The entire office fell into silence as everyone's eyes widened in shock.Eloise was just as stunned. Her cheek stung and quickly swelled up. She covered her cheek, horror in her eyes as she pointed at Xayne. She shouted hysterically, "How dare you hit me!""Why not?" Xayne said coldly. "This first slap is for humiliating Filly. Even the janitors have dignity. You should respect that as a manager. Although their positio
Xayne’s aura intimidated Eloise. She reddened with anger and shouted, “No! I will not apologize to that idiot!”“Is that so?” Xayne took a few steps forward and rolled up his sleeves.It scared Eloise stiff as she retreated and exclaimed, “Wh-what are you doing?!”Xayne snorted disdainfully and said, “You will apologize for your words and actions.”Eloise yelled hysterically, “Have you lost your mind?! I’m the marketing department’s manager, yet you want me to apologize to a low-level employee? Are you picking a fight with me?”“So what if I am? I only demand justice, so apologize now,” Xayne said coldly, trapping Eloise in a corner with his overwhelming presence.Eloise panicked as she had nowhere to go. After some thought, she could only glare at Xayne. Then, she turned to Filly and said through gritted teeth, “I’m sorry.”The whole office was shocked.‘Although her apology doesn’t sound sincere, it’s the first time she gave in.’Filly felt touched but worried. After all, Xa
Filly grew excited as Xayne raised a brow and nodded approvingly. The former seemed like a decent person. If the Ghazali Corporation did not want him, Serenco would gladly take him in.Just then, Laila arrived at the marketing department, capturing all the male and female employees’ attention. All the male employees admired and longed for her, while the females envied her.Laila appeared flustered as she approached Xayne and whispered, “Ms. Ariana wants to see you in her office.”Xayne looked at Laila, and she quickly turned away when she started blushing.“Oh, I’ll go there right away.” Xayne stood up and followed Laila to Ariana’s office. After he left, the marketing employees engaged in lively discussions.“What the heck is Xayne’s relationship with Ms. Ariana?”“I have no idea. Is Xayne Ms. Ariana’s boyfriend? If not, why would she favor him so much?”“I know, right? I even saw him driving Ms. Ariana’s Porsche.”Meanwhile, Xayne reached the CEO’s office and saw Ariana sippi
Ariana instinctively shivered upon hearing Xayne’s words. She knew he was not joking when she looked into his eyes. It seemed he genuinely had the power to make it happen. Ariana felt a little overwhelmed as she said, “All right, you can leave now.”Xayne nodded and exited the office. Ariana watched his retreating figure as a thousand questions swirled in her mind.‘Who is this guy? Why does his gaze and aura possess such an awe-inspiring presence? It’s like he can control everything with just a wave.’ Ariana took a deep breath and shook her head. ‘Maybe I’m just overthinking.’…Curtis slammed his desk as he sat in his office at Osbo Pharmaceuticals’s headquarters. He then swept across his desk, causing some of the decorative items to crash to the floor.Curtis pointed at the two subordinates standing before him and shouted, “You’re useless! Is it that hard to catch someone?! How did I end up with a bunch of good-for-nothing idiots like you?!”His frustration boiled over as he g
Xayne turned and saw a pair of mesmerizing long legs striding toward him. It was Ariel, the doctor from last night.She wore sportswear and her hair in a high ponytail.'What a knockout.' Xayne's eyes lit up. Rarely did he encounter a goddess with such outstanding temperament, but in his eyes, no one could match Serena's beauty."She's gorgeous!" Filly gulped, looking infatuated. As Ariel approached, Xayne returned to his senses and asked in confusion, "Dr. Ariel, is there something you need from me?"Ariel was beautiful, with delicate facial features. Her skin was flawless, even without makeup. She seemed slightly displeased as she said, “Did you forget? We agreed that I’d pick you up after work.”'This guy isn't trying to stand me up, is he?' Ariel thought.Although Xayne knew what she meant, it might cause a misunderstanding to those around them—especially Filly, who looked at Xayne admiringly. To Filly, Xayne seemed to have a thing with the CEO while having a stunning girlf
Finally, Xayne realized Ariel wanted to know about last night’s incident. After some contemplation, he noticed Ariel was eager to hear his reply. He said, “You guessed wrong. Although I know about medicine, I’m not affiliated with Healers Valley.“It was just by chance that my master left me a pill. Indeed, my master is a renowned miracle doctor.” His explanation seemed reasonable. After all, he could consider Stephen as his master. The other two miracle doctors, Rudolf and Henry, were also like his mentors.Ariel seemed excited. “Who’d you learn from? Where is that miracle doctor now? Can you introduce me to him?”'Is there a fourth miracle doctor in Drakonia?!'Feeling awkward, Xayne pondered for a moment before replying, "Ahem, I can't. My master has traveled far and wide. Before leaving, he entrusted me not to reveal his whereabouts to anyone."He contemplated telling Ariel that his master was one of the three miracle doctors in Drakonia and that he was the elusive fourth one.
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