More than ten people had already taken their seats in the private room. They were all vibrant and attractive young men and women, dressed in unique styles, chatting and joking with each other. They created an atmosphere that seemed harmonious but was mostly just a facade.Many of the guys had their eyes on the girls who had come without male companions, and quite a few of the girls were trying to seduce the well-dressed guys with luxury watches. Overall, the people in the private room were a mix of playboys, wealthy heiresses, and some schemers."Ariel! You finally made it. We've been waiting for you forever," a woman of similar age to Ariel stood up and greeted her, smiling.She was not quite as beautiful as Ariel and Hannah. However, she was dressed flamboyantly and wore heavy makeup. She had on a red crop top, and her legs wrapped in black stockings."This is Britney Wood, a local from Shalholm and my college classmate. She's the planner for this gathering. We haven't seen each
At that moment, a well-dressed dandy with slicked-back hair and a rather luxurious appearance leisurely stood up, holding a wine glass in his hand. His eyes were filled with a strong sense of predation, openly revealing admiration for Ariel and shooting a lustful gaze toward Hannah.This guy had a refined appearance, the look of a typical heir. Every move he made exuded a cultivated aura. When he looked at Ariel and Hannah, there was a desire in his eyes, but his mouth was curved in a polite smile. He raised his glass, tilted his head slightly, and drank it all at once.Ariel was somewhat stunned, looking at Freddie with confusion. She did not recognize the man."Ariel, don't just sit there like a fool! Mr. Freddie is toasting you. Why don't you hurry up and have a drink? Freddie is one of the Four Scions of the Capital, a young talent who commands attention and respect. He came to Shalholm just to see you!" Britney excitedly pushed Ariel but was secretly jealous of her.After al
Ariel was taken aback and felt somewhat embarrassed. "I really can't drink..."At this point, Ariel could see through Britney's scheme. She deliberately set this gathering up to match her with Freddie. Unexpectedly, her university classmate was betraying their friendship, trying to win favor with Freddie."I don't care. Tonight, you must drink! Otherwise, we can't be friends!" Britney grumbled, sulking."It's okay. Since Ariel can't drink, we shouldn't force her," Freddie said with a gentle smile."Mr. Freddie, you'd better call me Ms. Ariel. I'm not used to being called Ariel, except by those close to me." Ariel was not a naive girl, and gradually displayed a colder demeanor. She was not going to show him respect unless he earned it. Freddie's face instantly fell and he chuckled awkwardly before sitting down. His eyes swept over to Xayne, sitting next to Ariel, and he suddenly asked, "Ms. Ariel, I wonder what your friend does for a living?"Xayne frowned. He had not expecte
With a single statement, everyone in the entire private room was stunned."No food at home? Hahaha, you're truly something else! I don't know how Ms. Ariel can be friends with someone like you. You're an embarrassment to men!" Marty chimed in, seizing the opportunity to help Freddie attack Xayne, selling a favor to Freddie in the process."Hahaha! This is hilarious!" The laughter echoed through the room once again."Hey, Marty, you shouldn't say that. Being frugal is a virtue. After all, those who can dine here are not ordinary people. Just being here once is enough for him to brag about for an entire lifetime." The fat guy who ridiculed Xayne earlier teased with a smile.However, Xayne remained indifferent, looking at them as if they were clowns, completely unfazed.Ariel's expression grew darker, and she angrily exclaimed, "Enough! Is this how you treat my friend?""Ariel, don't get mad. We're just looking out for you. How can you be friends with such a useless person? He's n
Everyone in the room gasped, looking at Xayne with incredulous eyes. 'Is this guy out of his mind? Did he really just ask Freddie to kneel and apologize?!'Freddie's face instantly darkened. It was the first time someone dared to demand him to kneel and apologize. It was extremely disrespectful."Bro, do you have a death wish? How dare you ask Freddie to kneel and apologize? Are you hearing yourself? You're not even qualified to be his lapdog, yet here you are, yapping away. You've overestimated yourself." Marty, who had mocked Xayne earlier, was the first to stand up, slamming the table and roaring at Xayne.Some words Freddie might not be able to say, but Marty could.Xayne smirked, coldly glancing at Marty, and said, "Oh? No wonder I kept hearing barks. It turns out you're Freddie's lapdog."Once again, everyone in the room gasped.Marty's face turned red. He stared angrily at Xayne and roared, "You... You're dead!"He could not believe that a country bumpkin, a mere bodygu
The crowd erupted.Everyone froze instantly, all wearing looks of disbelief as they stared at Xayne. 'Good gracious! This guy must be insane! He actually dared to insult Freddie and call him a lapdog?!' They all wondered if they had misheard. At the same time, they could not help but smirk and revel in Xayne's audacity. 'This guy is finished! He may not walk out of this room today. He may end up with broken limbs and thrown out onto the street.'Freddie's face contorted with rage, his eyes flashing with a chilling intent as he looked at Xayne. "Xayne, I've tolerated you enough! Do you have any idea who you're talking to?"No one had ever dared to humiliate him like this. Freddie was furious. If it were not for the sake of maintaining his image, he would have punched Xayne in the face long ago."Freddie, Xayne is too arrogant! He is dressed like a pauper, and his mouth is so foul. Doesn't he see where he stands?" Marty, who was retorted by Xayne earlier, stood up again, angril
"Go to hell!"Freddie aimed his fist at the approaching Xayne, his eyes radiating a murderous intent.This punch looked extremely powerful. It was truly the punch of a kickboxer. The Jenson family was indeed formidable. The onlookers marveled. Freddie wore a sinister smirk, seemingly already envisioning the sight of Xayne's nose bleeding and him kneeling and begging for mercy.However, contrary to everyone's expectations, Xayne remained calm with both hands casually in his pockets. 'Damn! Is he trying to act cool? Doesn't he realize who he's dealing with? Freddie is the reigning three-time champion in the capital's kickboxing competitions.'Britney and Marty sneered, anticipating the unfolding scene. At that moment, Xayne made his move. He raised his fist to meet Freddie's.Freddie's eyes narrowed, a malicious grin on his face. Judging by Xayne's appearance, he looked dissatisfied. 'Does he want to fight me?'At that moment, a resounding noise echoed through the entire
Freddie was utterly dumbfounded. He could not believe that Xayne actually defeated him. Even his fingers were broken.Freddie's strength should not be underestimated. Yet, Xayne, with a seemingly light punch, shattered his arm bone while he stood unscathed and indifferent in the same spot.This left Freddie astonished and furious.Xayne walked toward Freddie. His aura was intimidating and his gaze domineering."What the hell do you want?! I am the heir of the Jenson family in the capital, and my father is Leon Jenson. If you dare do anything to me, my father and the entire Jenson family won't spare you!" Freddie, clearly panicking, took a few steps back, shouting angrily.He saw an unparalleled and chilling murderous intent on Xayne's face. This kind of killing intent was something he had only seen in his father. To be precise, the killing intent emanating from Xayne was a thousand times more intense than his father's. This was almost impossible. His father was one of the repres
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en