At this moment, Jacob took over the conversation: "Ms. Samson, there's more to it than just remembering a favor."He explained, "It's about their admiration for Drake. When he united Jenaire City, he became legendary throughout the province. Even without the life-saving debt, Gerard would have sought a strong relationship with him."Drake may be gone, but the influence he left across the province commands respect for decades to come!"As he spoke, Jacob's face was filled with nostalgia and admiration, clearly showing he was a huge admirer of Scarlett's father.Scarlett was reassured by his words and nodded. Her father truly was a man of stature. He still received such respect from Gerard even after his death.A fierce determination ignited within her. She would restore the Dragon League and honor his legacy.Frederick trailed behind, a nagging sense of unease prickling at him. He kept his doubts to himself, simply following the group for now. The dark-faced guard watched Freder
Inside the premier Skyland VIP room, Frederick and his group sat at the dining table. They were surrounded by an exquisite spread of dishes.The room's palatial opulence drew a sigh of admiration from Tyger, owner of Sky Garden. "The Monroe Pavilion is indeed Stanva City's finest hotel. When will Sky Garden reach such heights?"Jacob remarked casually, "This is nothing. Once the Dragon League is revitalized and Drake's legacy restored, Sky Garden will pale in comparison."Sky Garden was actually one of Drake's properties. It was managed by Tyger after Drake's death. Having set off in the morning, the trio was now quite hungry and ready to enjoy their meal.Suddenly, a startled voice interrupted them. "Frederick, what are you doing here?"Frederick turned to find Wade, his face still bearing the marks of their previous encounter.Grace followed close behind, her earlier injuries now barely noticeable thanks to treatment and makeup.Priscilla stood frowning at him.Finally, June
Scarlett was radiant in a crimson cocktail dress. She possessed a natural allure; every gesture of hers exuded effortless charm.Tyger seethed at Grace's words, his dislike for her already well-established.As a powerful figure himself, he could not tolerate her disrespect. He was ready to confront the group and ensure they'd never dare cross him or Frederick again.However, Scarlett rose and held Tyger back. While Tyger would normally handle such matters, hearing this was Frederick's ex-wife sparked Scarlett's curiosity. Despite her attempts, Frederick remained unmoved by her advances. She wanted to see what kind of woman could have held his heart.Though simmering with anger, Tyger yielded to Scarlett's intervention and sat back down. Scarlett approached the group with a feline grace that accentuated her allure. "Tell me, was this private room reserved for you by the Monroe family?"Looking at Scarlett's seductive form and her soul-stirring voice, Wade nearly couldn't stand
The force of the blow sent Wade spinning in place three times over before he stumbled and crashed to the ground. He knelt with hands shielding his face. He was completely dazed, and he couldn't help but marvel at the raw strength of those he'd crossed lately—Frederick, Tyger, and now this woman, who was so seductive only moments before.Scarlett's voice sliced through the air, the seductive warmth replaced with an edge of ice. "How dare you slander my man? And you're not even worthy to dine with me."Wade trembled, still kneeling. Scarlett's gaze pinned him in place, her usual allure gone. Although Scarlett typically exuded allure, her status as a prominent underworld figure endowed her with an imposing presence that Wade simply couldn't withstand.Scarlett's claim on Frederick pierced Priscilla with sharp discomfort. She never imagined her ex-husband would blossom into such a sought-after figure post-divorce. Scarlett caught Priscilla's fleeting reaction, and a small, victori
The sight of Scarlett confidently producing the Draken Order sent a chill through Grace.She edged closer to Wade and whispered urgently, "Wade, you said your uncle reserved this room for us. There won't be any trouble... will there?"Scarlett caught their hushed exchange, and a cold smile curled her lips. "So, who does this private room truly belong to?"Wade felt even more uncertain; the invitation was from the Monroe family to Priscilla, and he had only been bluffing with George's backing. He'd assumed this private room was a perk arranged for Priscilla, but with her ignorance, he realized he could take advantage to claim the room was for them.He whispered to George, "Uncle George, who is this private room actually reserved for? And what is this token?"George suddenly burst into laughter and then threw the Draken Order into a nearby trash can.He chuckled. "How should I know what that trinket is? As for this Skyland VIP room, obviously, it was reserved for you and my futur
A sickening thud echoed through the room as the security guard was sent flying.His once formidable hands were now mangled and bloody. Although the guard was immensely strong, he was no match for Tyger, who had been toughened by over 30 years in the underworld.George stared in utter disbelief. He knew the capabilities of this security guard, and yet he was defeated so easily.Wade and the others recoiled in fear. They'd thought Stanva City would be their shield against Frederick and his intimidating bodyguard, Tyger. It seemed they'd been sorely mistaken.Suddenly, a chilling voice sliced through the tense air. "What's the meaning of this commotion?" A man strode in, his eyes sharp as a hawk's and his face pinched like a monkey's. George quickly wheeled over to him as if seeing a savior. "Mr. Clifford! These people have brazenly seized our VIP guests' private room."The man was Clifford Monroe. He was not just a servant granted the Monroe family name like Earl, but a true mem
Grace screamed, recoiling in terror. She fell hard to the ground, scrabbling backward. Priscilla and June were equally frightened and rushed to help her up.Wade stared at the shattered glass, swallowing convulsively. "Uncle… George..."He'd witnessed cruelty before, but nothing like this. Clifford had just kicked George directly out of the building, and it was outright murder!Clifford turned, his chilling smile back in place. "And which one is your precious cousin-in-law?" Grace was in a full-blown panic, not understanding what was happening. "Mr. Clifford, what's going on? My cousin-in-law's uncle invited us, with a proper invitation! Why did you throw him from the building? He was one of your board members."Clifford's booming laugh echoed. "George? He was a mere pawn for the Monroes. How could he possibly get you an invitation? By swindling in the Monroe name, the man was a liability. His death is no great loss!"Priscilla and Grace were stunned. They both looked at Wade
Grace said to Priscilla with a trembling voice, "Prissy, Clifford recognizes the Draken Order. It seems the private room really does belong to Frederick and his group. He won't kill us like he did Wade, will he?"Priscilla was also terrified and at a loss for what to do. "I don't know what to do either, maybe we should call the police."Grace scoffed, barely holding back tears. "Are you an idiot? If he was afraid of the police, would he openly kill someone?"Though scared, June clenched her fists and said, "Don't worry. Frederick's here. He'll protect us."Grace rolled her eyes and poked June's head. "Frederick? He's got that other woman. He'd probably love an excuse to be rid of us.""Hmph! Don't badmouth him."Scarlett was tired of this melodrama. She wanted nothing more than to finish her meal with Frederick.They planned to attend the auction tomorrow and treat a significant figure."You recognize the Draken Order. Good. Now, throw these intruders out," Scarlett said to Cli