Xayne's heart raced with panic, and he hastily explained, "Um, I was shopping over there. But by the time I arrived, the incident had already concluded. Okay, let's not dwell on it too much." He understood that if his true identity were exposed due to this situation, it would hinder his plans.Serena harbored doubts, but she decided not to press the matter any further.A few days later, the collaboration between Swift Group and Linford Group was officially sealed. Serena, in her role as the project leader, emerged from Linford Group's corporate building accompanied by Sophia and Royce. All the necessary arrangements had been made, and all that remained was to commence the project officially.Swift Group specialized in home decoration and interior design, boasting an extensive network and abundant resources. They held a prominent position in the home design industry, recognized as one of the leading players. In this collaboration, their assignment involved the spatial design and reno
Xayne replied casually, "I want to see Chuck Lavy."The receptionist paused, then asked, "Do you have an appointment?"Xayne shook his head.Still smiling, the receptionist said, "I'm sorry, sir, but Mr. Lavy is currently in a meeting and can't meet anyone without an appointment."Xayne raised an eyebrow and said nonchalantly, "Well, why don't you give him a call and let him know that Xayne Xavier is looking for him?"The receptionist was taken aback. If it were someone else, she might have called security. However, the man standing before her seemed confident and righteous. He had a tall and handsome figure, and his companion behind him emitted a chilling aura."Please wait a moment," the receptionist said, dialing a number. Speaking softly into the phone, she said, "Hello, could you connect me to the Chairman's office? There's a gentleman named Xayne Xavier here who wants to meet Mr. Lavy."Before she could finish, a middle-aged man in a gray suit walked through the door, his
"Hahaha!" Perry sneered, raising an eyebrow and casting a disdainful glance at Xayne. "What did you say? Apologize to him? Who does he think he is? And who do you think you are? I'm the marketing manager of DominionCorp, for crying out loud. My status and position far surpass you two penniless losers. And you want me to apologize?"SMACK!Xayne's hand shot up, delivering a resounding slap that sent Perry flying a meter away, crashing heavily onto the reception desk.Perry clutched his bleeding mouth instantly, spitting out two molars. His face twisted into a wicked grimace. "How dare you lay a hand on me here? Fine, fine, fine! You've brought this upon yourselves!"With a swift motion, Perry snatched the phone from the reception desk and hastily dialed the security department. His voice filled with anger as he shouted into the receiver, "Listen up, get your asses to the lobby! All of you, the lobby, right now!"After ending the call, Perry grimaced, his hand still pressed against
"Did he really request an armored squadron and an engineering squadron? Is he out of his mind?"The few receptionists who had cowered to the side earlier had eyes brimming with scornful amusement as they witnessed Xayne being surrounded. One of them quipped, "This guy must be crazy! Who does he think he is?"Another chimed in, "He's just a filthy pauper! He nearly got Maddy fired just now!"A third person added, "Quick, snap a picture and share it online! This kind of behavior from a pauper is bound to generate tons of likes!"Some of the regular employees joined the gathering, their faces adorned with mischievous grins.Amidst the crowd, two familiar figures emerged—Ethan and Sophia—who had just arrived at the scene."Is that Xayne Xavier over there? What's he doing here?" Ethan asked, keeping his distance.Sophia glanced briefly and replied, her voice filled with resentment, "What's there to see in a loser like him? He probably offended someone! He deserves to be humiliated! L
At that moment, Perry felt a surge of panic, his body drenched in a cold sweat. He had never witnessed anything of this magnitude before; it seemed straight out of a work of fiction.However, driven by his self-centered perspective, Perry refused to back down. He shouted, "This is utterly impossible! It's all a sham! These individuals are nothing but actors! Impersonating soldiers is a criminal offense!" His frantic words spilled out as he desperately tried to justify his claims to the bewildered crowd.Xayne furrowed his brow upon hearing Perry's adamant words. He silently mused, 'This guy never gives up until he's staring death in the face.'Perry persisted with his frenzied screams, demanding, "Security! Call for reinforcements! Apprehend them all! They must be actors!" However, the security guards remained frozen in place, paralyzed by fear.Suddenly, a stern voice boomed from behind the crowd."How dare you, Perry Jacob! What in the world are you doing?"The crowd parted, re
"Serena needs material suppliers for her collaboration with Linford Group," Xayne said calmly. "Please contact the suppliers for me and ensure they are ready to sign the partnership with Serena. And please, handle it discreetly without revealing my involvement."Chuck nodded and replied, "Mr. Draco, don't worry. DominionCorp has its own network of material suppliers. I'll arrange for someone to deliver her the contracts tomorrow."With a nod, Xayne stood up and left.Chuck escorted Xayne and Ace all the way until he saw them depart, finally letting out a sigh of relief.Just then, Ethan and Sophia walked out of the DominionCorp Tower, both wearing smiles. They immediately spotted Chuck standing at the entrance."Look, isn't that Chuck Lavy?" Sophia exclaimed excitedly, gripping Ethan's arm tightly."You're right!" Ethan shared her excitement and frowned. "Hmm, is he seeing someone off? It's strange, but the person in the car looks a lot like Xayne, doesn't he?"Sophia paused upo
The words hung in the air, and the meeting room fell silent. Everyone stared at each other, wide-eyed, completely unaware of where Xayne found the audacity and confidence."If you can't secure deals with all five material suppliers, Serena will resign, and Sophia will take charge of this project. You will also have to leave the Swift residence," Eric said coldly."Okay," Xayne replied calmly.Violet and Royce, who had been sitting quietly, were now alarmed."Xayne! What are you doing? Why did you agree to this? What does it have to do with you? This is my daughter's problem, and Serena hasn't even agreed. Who do you think you are?" Violet exclaimed, shouting at Eric. "I disagree! This loser can't speak on behalf of my daughter!""Exactly! He has no right to speak for my sister!" Royce added, glaring resentfully at Xayne.Sophia and her parents smirked and remained silent.Xayne approached Serena, who wore a face full of sadness. He said, "Trust me."With tears in her eyes, Sere
"Hmph! What can a loser like you, who has been disowned by our family, bring to us? Nothing but a series of jokes!""I suggest we immediately remove Serena from her position as the lead for the collaboration with the Linford Group!"In that instant, the Swift family members reveled in anticipation of the consequences Serena would soon face.Serena sat there, overwhelmed with nervousness and fear. She anxiously glanced at her phone, silently praying that Xayne's assurances were true. However, an hour had passed, and despair began to seep in. She pondered, 'Could it be that Xayne was lying to me?'Violet, sitting to the side, let out a disdainful snort. "Serena, I've been telling you all along that Xayne is unreliable! But you wouldn't listen! Now, look! He still hasn't shown up, and you're here to face everyone's anger. You should just divorce him and let me set you up with a wealthy man."Royce joined in, mockingly laughing at Serena. "Serena, stop waiting and start packing your b
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