Chapter 561 I’ve Found Him
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From the bright window on the second floor, Joanna was completely absorbed in teaching a group of children nursery rhymes.
As Marrisa thought back to the moment when Marge and Joanna had walked together in the rain, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of sympathy.
“What a good girl! Marge, your daughter is working so hard. She spends her days at school and works part- time at night. It’s not easy.”
Marge carefully placed a half–eaten pancake in her bag
“It’s all my fault. I can’t provide her with a better living situation. She works during the day and at night just to make ends meet.
“A few years ago, my body could keep up with everything, but lately, it’s only getting worse. Sometimes, I struggle to catch my breath even after a small task.
“For all the years she’s been in university, she never took a break. She worked as a tutor and substitute teacher at various training centers during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
“Because of that, she even earned a teaching qualification and a certificate in early childhood education.
“Even though her part–time jobs are exhausting, she never neglects her studies or research.
Just yesterday, when we were at the hospital, her supervisor called to tell her that two of her papers had been published in SCIE, and one of them might even win an award!
Joanna said her supervisor also mentioned the award comes with a substantial cash prize.”
As Marge spoke, a proud smile spread across her face.
Marrisa, watching Marge’s joy, felt deeply moved.
What a blessing to have such a daughter!
She couldn’t help but wonder about Rhea’s mother and what her life must be like.
Life was tough, but that didn’t mean it was an excuse to lose one’s dignity and beg for help.
Moreover, help from others was meant to offer a chance to change your life through education, not to make you greedy or shameless.
No matter how wealthy Ivy was, her success came from her hard work and youth.
No one in this world owed Rhea anything.
People could be poor, but not shameless!
Marrisa grasped Marge’s hand and said, “You’re truly lucky. Take care of yourself and treasure your daughter. She’s a precious gem.”
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Tears welled up in Marge’s eyes. “Yes, Joanna is so unfortunate. She shouldn’t have to endure all of this. I’ve burdened her so much.
“If my health improves and I get another job, I’ll make sure she can focus on her studies without the need to work so hard.”
At that moment, Robin and Brenda approached them
“Marge, this is my daughter, Brenda,” Marrisa introducet Brenda while holding her hand.
“Nice to meet you!” Brenda shook Marge’s hand. “Let’s grab a bite together.”
Marge shook her head embarrassedly. “I shouldn’t. It wouldn’t be right to interrupt your family time”
Robin stepped forward. “Come on, Mrs. Leif. It’s fate we ran into each other again. Let’s have a meal. together. Joanna promised to treat us when she gets her salary.”
Marge looked at Robin blankly for a while and replied. Alright.”
Brenda and Marrisa helped Marge as they walked toward the food court with Robin.
Northern Delights was located just across from the Northern Hotel, on the second floor of the Northern Square.
As they passed by Joanna’s training classroom, Robin and the others stopped instinctively.
Watching Joanna teach the children, completely immersed in the joy of childhood, Robin felt a shift in his
heart.
Was that the same fragile girl who had struggled through the rain?
Was that the impoverished student who had barely scraped by every year just to pay for tuition?
If one didn’t know the truth about Joanna’s life, no one would ever believe it.
Behind her healing smile, there was a story of immense hardship and pain.
Yet, she smiled as if she were a bright, pure flower blooming in the harshest of winters–so fresh, so
vibrant.
If she didn’t have such a pure heart, she couldn’t smile so warmly.
“Robin, I want to join the early childhood education class too,” Brenda said softly, her eyes full of longing as she held Robin’s arm.
Robin patted her head but kept his gaze on Joanna. T’d love to, too! Unfortunately, I never got to experience a real childhood.”
“Robin!” Brenda suddenly pulled on Robin’s arm, looking astonished.
“Joanna and you look so much alike! It’s like you’re siblings!
“Look at your noses, your eyes, and all your expressions–they’re almost identical!
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“Robin, did you have a sibling who was lost?”
Robin felt a shiver run through him.
He glanced at Joanna and asked Brenda, “Do you truly think that?”
Brenda nodded. “Yes! Joanna looks so much like you!
“If she styled her hair the same way as yours, you’d almost be twins. Even her expressions and smiles are so charming, just like yours.
“Honestly, even I’m drawn to her. Both of you have this quality where no matter what you do, people love and admire you.”
Robin was momentarily dazed.
Standing nearby, Marge overheard the conversation and froze. Under the bright lights of the hallway, she looked closely at Robin’s face, taking a step back, visibly shaken.
Could it be he is…..
Marrisa quickly helped Marge, who was pale and trembling. “Are you alright? Let me help you sit down for
a moment.”
Robin and Brenda rushed over to her.
Marrisa helped Marge sit on a bench in the hallway.
Robin turned to Marge and said gently. “Mrs. Leif, you’re emotionally overwhelmed right now. You need to take it easy.
“Let’s eat first. Brenda, go with me to book a private room and order some food.”
As Robin and Brenda walked ahead, Marge turned to Marrisa and asked, “Marrisa, I need to ask you something.
“Is Mr. Ramsey your biological son?”
Marrisa looked at Marge’s anxious expression and replied, “No, Robin came to us when he was 13…. Marge suddenly broke down in tears, murmuring, “Maam, I think I’ve found him…
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Marrisa was startled. “Marge, are you alright?
“What happened? Tell us. Robin is capable. He can handle any problem-”
“No!” Marge quickly grabbed Marrisa’s hand, glancing around nervously.
“Marrisa, I… I was just confused. I said something without thinking…”
“Oh?” Marrisa noticed Marge’s anxious expression but wasn’t sure what was wrong.
“Let’s go eat. Robin must have already ordered.”
Marge nodded absently. The fear and anxiety from the past 20 years still lingered in her mind.
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Although she wasn’t completely sure of her suspicions, she knew she couldn’t reveal that person’s identity or any hidden truths. Doing so could bring disaster upon them both.
All the suffering of the past 20 years would be for nothing, and that would be even more regrettable.
Marge, what’s wrong with you?” Marrisa stopped and turned around, gently pulling Marge, who was still dazed.
“Oh. I… I’m just a bit tired,” Marge explained, flustered.
Marrisa nodded and supported her as they made their way to the private room while thinking about how to secretly help Marge and Joanna through the school’s channels.
Having experienced poverty herself, she knew how bitter life could be when one was poor.
Being poor was truly a disaster.
Meanwhile, Robin and his group stood on the second floor of the Sproutlings Learning Institute, while Catherine, Zayn, and Michelle arrived at the first–floor lobby of Northern Square.
“Is that Robin?” Michelle looked up and saw him, surprised.
Zayn followed her gaze and chuckled. “He’s just a jobless wanderer now. Looks like he’s given up, taking a few country women out for a stroll.”
Michelle excitedly suggested, “Zayn, let’s go up and mess with him!”
Catherine snorted. “Don’t forget this is your cousin’s territory. Have you not been beaten up enough by him?”
Michelle shuddered. She couldn’t help but think of the scene at Springbrooke Mall the previous day, her stomach sinking at the memory.
Catherine was right.
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Even in Brighton, she wouldn’t dare provoke Robin. He was a real tough guy.
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Even her cousins, who were usually so fierce, had bowed to him. The scene at the mall had been the most brutal thing she’d ever witnessed.
Zayn eyed Robin’s back and sneered. ‘Let’s go. I don’t want to waste time on someone like him.”
“Mr. Zayn!”
Just as Zayn and the others were about to head for the food court, a well–dressed man with slicked–back hair, surrounded by four bodyguards, hurried toward them.
“Mr. Zayn, Ms. Catherine, Ms. Michelle, what brings you to Northern Square today?”
He
was Jeb Fiori from the Fioris, one of Brighton’s five major families.
Jeb’s father, Skylar Fiori, had been a chief of guards under Lord Southmere, Rhett Shaw, years ago.
About 30 years back, during a border conflict, he had been seriously injured while protecting Rhett.
After the war ended, Skylar retired and returned home, where Rhett gave him some money to start a business.
With the backing of Southmere Residence, the Fioris grew to become one of Brighton’s wealthiest families. in only 15 years.
Zayn wasn’t fond of Jeb, the spoiled heir who spent his days seeking pleasure. To him, men like Jeb, who lacked any ambition, were nothing but useless.
A man must make something of himself in his lifetime.
However, due to Jeb’s father’s connections with Southmere Residence, Zayn had no choice but to acknowledge him.
“We just finished a trip down south and decided to stop by for dinner. Mr. Jeb, what brings you here?”
Jeb gestured toward the second–floor learning institute
“My niece Faye takes extra classes here,” he explained. I was nearby, and my sister insisted I pick her up and then take her to the food court for her birthday.”
He added, “My dad and my sister’s family will join us soon. They’d planned to celebrate at home, but Faye insisted on the food court. So, here I am, playing the part of her part–time nanny.”
“Alright, go get her, Zayn replied.
“Mr. Zayn, Ms. Catherine, Ms. Michelle, why not join us at Faye’s birthday celebration?” Jeb offered.
Zayn gave a light smile and replied, “Thanks, but we wouldn’t want to intrude on your family time. Another day, perhaps
With that, he turned and headed to a private room.
Jeb didn’t stop him, knowing Zayn wasn’t interested in attending such events.
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As he reached the window of Sproutlings Learning Institute on the second floor, his eyes lit up. He spotted Joanna, who was teaching inside.
What a beautiful woman!
It was Jeb’s first time coming to pick up his sister’s daughter, and he was taken aback when he noticed a woman of remarkable beauty in the classroom.
Used to meeting women in high society wearing heavy makeup, he found this unexpected encounter refreshing.
Joanna had a pure, natural allure that set her apart, drawing his attention with her flawless, ethereal
presence.
Seated gracefully in the classroom, Joanna seemed almost as if she belonged in an ancient painting.
She moved through the room, singing nursery rhymes and gesturing to the children, each movement graceful and captivating.
Jeb was instantly charmed by her beauty, so delicate and fresh that he couldn’t look away.
Her hands were slender and graceful, and her skin appeared smooth and soft.
With delicate brows and a warm, inviting smile, her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Captivated by this lovely scene, Jeb’s face flushed, and he couldn’t resist swallowing nervously in excitement.
A nearby bodyguard noticed Jeb’s intent and leaned over, saying quietly, “Mr. Jeb, would you like me to invite her over to the private room for a drink? There’s a couch there, and you two could….
Jeb chuckled, giving the bodyguard an approving pat on the back. “You always know exactly what I’m thinking! Go ahead, bring her to the private room. I’ll be waiting.”
The bodyguard nodded obsequiously and glanced at the classroom. “Understood, Mr. Jeb. You head over: I’ll take care of it.”
Once Jeb left, the bodyguard approached the classroom door and knocked. Straightening his jacket, he asked politely, “Are you Ms. Leif?”
Joanna gave him a cautious look. “Are you here for one of the students?”
“Well, sort of,” he replied smoothly. “A parent would like to meet with you in the private room across the hall to discuss his child’s lessons.
Joanna frowned. “The class is in session right now. Could we perhaps do this later?”
The bodyguard smiled. “It’ll just take five minutes; I’ll keep an eye on the class while you’re away.”
Joanna held her ground, replying, “There’s no need; there are other teachers here to assist. Let’s talk after my class ends
The bodyguard hesitated, then added, “The parent has an urgent matter and can’t wait until later. It’s Faye’s parent who needs to speak with you.”
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Joanna followed the bodyguard to the doorway of the private room across the hall.
Jeb greeted her right away, wearing a very polite smile Hello, Ms. Leif. I’m Faye’s uncle, Jeb Fiori
“Hello, Mr. Fiori, Joanna replied courteously, staying outside the room.
“Is there something you’d like to discuss with me? I dont have much free time between classes, so perhaps we could talk here”
Noticing her reluctance to go inside, Jeb gave a slight nod. “Actually, I have a birthday present for Faye. Could you give it to her? Please come in for a moment
Joanna hesitated briefly, then stepped into the private room behind Jeb.
The dining table in the private room was already set with an array of dishes and wine.
The two bodyguards silently exited the room and quickly locked the door behind them.
Jeb guided Joanna further into the inner suite of the private room.
He paused, then slowly turned back, his gaze lingering on her chest with a suggestive expression.
“Ms. Leif, I heard you’re currently studying for your postgraduate degree at Brighton University, right?
Joanna’s instincts suddenly alerted her that something was off.
Seeing the way he was looking at her, Joanna suddenly realized she might have fallen into a trap.
Growing up alongside Marge in challenging circumstances, she had learned to stay cautious and aware of her surroundings.
She worked hard to keep her composure, trying to avoid escalating the situation while buying herself some time.
“If there’s nothing else. Mr. Fiori, I should return to class. The kids are waiting for their singing lesson,” Joanna said calmly.
Jeb stepped in her path, blocking her exit. “Ms. Leif, we still haven’t discussed Faye.”
“I’m sorry, but my students are waiting for me. We can talk later, after class, Joanna replied quickly, sidestepping him.
Jeb reached out and held her arm. “Ms. Leif, you understand my intentions.
“All the better, then. I’m not someone who takes advantage of others.
“Oh, come on. As a training instructor, you make so little. It wouldn’t even cover one of my meals.
“How much do you need?
“One or two million, maybe?
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“As long as you accompany me, I can give you as much as you want.”
Jeb continued with a smug grin, “Have you ever heard of the Fiori Group?”
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“I’m the son of the Fiori Group. I can give you anything you want. Look at you, barely making 2,000 dollars a month with your part–time job. What are you doing with yourself?”
“Let go of my hand if you want to talk,” Joanna said coldly.
Jeba slowly released her hand, watching as she rushed toward the door. He chuckled. “You won’t get out. My people are everywhere outside.”
Realizing the door was locked, Joanna immediately turned around and leaned against it, steadying herself as she quickly composed her emotions.
She discreetly pulled out her phone, hiding it behind her back as she sent a few rapid SOS signals in Morse code to Francesca, who was busy helping with the class
Meanwhile, Francesca was busy teaching the kids dance steps in the training room.
Although her phone vibrated in her pocket, she hadn’t had a moment to check it.
In the private room across the hall, Joanna was still anxiously dodging Jeb, silently pleading in her heart.
Francesca, please see my message! If you don’t, I’ll be stuck here with this creep!
Desperately, she began pounding on the door, shouting for help.
The sounds from outside blended together, making it unlikely anyone would notice what was happening in the room.
Jeb approached her slowly. “Ms. Leif, why are you so tense? You’re making me seem like some kind of scoundrel
He smirked. “I am the eldest son of the Fioris, a gentleman of high society.
“And, let’s not forget, I also hold a master’s degree from Brighton University.”
“Although my achievements were mostly my mentor’s doing. I do have the diploma.
“Come on now, I won’t treat you poorly.
“My family is among the top five wealthiest families in Brighton, so I have plenty of resources.
“And I am not one to hold back.”
“You’re working part–time while studying, which tells me your life isn’t easy.
“Just agree to my terms, and you’ll have all the money you need from now on. You know as well as anyone how hard life can be without it.
“These days, women would rather shed tears in a BMW than laugh on a bicycle.”
“Ms. Leif, it’s the modern era. Don’t be so rigid.
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“Come on, let’s enjoy this.
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“From now on, you wouldn’t have to work part–time in all kinds of weather just to scrape by,” he continued with a grin.
“Stay away from me!” Joanna yelled furiously, pointing at him with anger blazing in her eyes.
Suddenly, she noticed a fruit knife lying on a nearby table.
She dashed over, grabbed it, and pressed it against her own throat, warning. “Stay back, or I’ll die here!”
Jeb quickly pleaded, “Please, don’t act rashly. Ms. Leif! Life is valuable. Don’t put yourself through this!”
While speaking, he swiftly moved in front of Joanna and grabbed the knife from her.
Joanna seized the moment to bite down hard on his wrist.
Furious. Jeb shouted. “D“mn it! I’m treating you with respect, and you’re just throwing it away!”
He slapped Joanna across the face, causing her to fall to the floor.
Still seething, she muttered. “If you dare to do something to me, I will die here today!”
She got to her feet, preparing to run toward the wall, but Jeb grabbed her and threw her onto the sofa.
“Ms. Leif, resisting is pointless,” he sneered.
“My people are stationed outside. Just go along with me and savor this experience. I handle things with care, hahaha!”
Joanna pointed a finger at him and warned. “If you try anything. I’ll jump from this building immediately!”
Jeb just laughed, saying, “Fine by me. After spending time with me, you can do whatever you please. If you die. Id even save some money.”
With that, he seized her and aggressively pulled at her blouse.
In a frantic attempt to fight back. Joanna bit into his shoulder with all her strength.
Jeb cried out in pain and then struck her face once more.
Joanna lost consciousness.
“You stubborn woman, refusing my favor! No woman I desire ever gets away, haha!“.
With that, he began tearing Joanna’s clothes, piece by piece..
After wrapping up a dance lesson, Francesca recalled her phone vibrating earlier.
Taking it out, she
dan SOS message from Joanna
Instantly alarmed, she locked the classroom and hurried to the private room across the hall.
Four bodyguards stepped in her path, blocking her. One of them warned, “Stay back. Mr. Jeb is busy in the
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private room.
Francesca bravely inquired, “Did Ms. Leif come through here just now?”
The four bodyguards responded coldly, “We don’t know”
Francesca was certain Joanna was inside, and it was a dangerous situation.
“Excuse me, where’s the restroom?” At that moment, Marrisa and Marge emerged from the nearby private room, casually asking as they walked past Francesca.
Francesca’s eyes brightened when she recognized Marge. “Mrs. Marge, something’s wrong with Joanna. She’s in this room!”
Marge immediately grasped the situation and ordered, “Let me through!”
Several bodyguards seized Marge, warning. “Take one more step, and I’ll kill you!”
Marge yelled, “Joanna! It’s me! I’m outside
One of the bodyguards quickly covered her mouth, threatening. “Shout again, and I’ll kill you!”
Marrisa instantly realized what was happening and turned to run, shouting, “Robin, Joanna is in trouble?”
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One of Jeb’s guards swiftly closed in on Marrisa, seized her by the hair, and began pulling her toward the stairwell.
Meanwhile, inside the private room, Robin was listening to Brenda recounting her many stories from her time at Brighton University.
Out of nowhere, Brenda heard Marissa’s cries from outside. “Robin, I think Marrisa is calling for you,” she said.
Robin immediately got up and hurried to the door.
He looked up to see a man gripping Marrisa’s hair, dragging her toward the stairwell.
A wave of intense fury radiated from Robin in an instant.
Just as the bodyguard prepared to strangle Marrisa, Robin appeared before the bodyguard, delivering a fierce punch to his temple.
With a loud “bang“, the bodyguard’s head slammed into the wall in the stairwell, instantly causing his skull to crack and brain matter to splatter.
Though terrified and trembling on the floor, Marrisa managed to say, “Robin, hurry! Marge and Joanna might be in danger!”
“Brenda, look after Marrisa!” Robin yelled to Brenda, who had just arrived, before quickly making his way toward Jeb’s private room.
At that moment, Marge had already been knocked unconscious by one of the bodyguards‘ strangulation.
Robin grabbed two bodyguards by their hair and forcefully smashed their heads into the wall.
With a sickening crack, their skulls split open, and they collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
The remaining bodyguard, who had Francesca in a chokehold, froze in terror at the gruesome sight and dropped to his knees.
Ignoring the bodyguard’s pleas, Robin swiftly kicked him in the neck.
There was a sharp ‘crack“.
The bodyguard’s neck, waist, and legs snapped with brutal force.
His strong body curled up on the ground, no longer a person, but a mangled heap of flesh.
In under ten seconds, Robin had killed four formidable bodyguards in succession.
The customers in the second–floor hall immediately screamed in shock.
“Someone’s been killed!”
Moments later, Marrisa and Brenda arrived on the scene.
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Seeing Francesca sitting on the ground in a daze and then glancing at the horrific scene before them, they
trembled with fear.
“Robin really kill them? Brenda, what should we do now?
Brenda shook her head, tears streaming down her face. She gritted her teeth and said, “They- deserved to die!”
She looked at Robin, and at that moment, he was no longer the warm, kind Robin.
they
With an aura so terrifying, he appeared like a demonic killing god capable of destroying the world!
Without hesitation, Robin kicked open the door to the private room.
At that moment, Jeb was removing his clothes, leering Joanna, who lay unconscious and disheveled on the sofa. “The woman I want, I won’t let anyone take her from me! Hahaha!”
Before he could carry out his vile act, Robin burst through the door.
“Who the hell are you?” Jeb snapped angrily.
“The one who’s going to kill you!” Robin growled, stepping forward. He seized Jeb’s hair and slammed his head into the table.
Without a second thought, he yanked the tablecloth off the table and wrapped it around Joanna’s body.
Brenda, who arrived shortly after, took in the scene before her and rushed to Joanna’s side.
“Look after Ms. Joanna!” Robin instructed, pointing to Brenda.
“Sure!” Brenda quickly wrapped her arms around Joanna, her voice laced with panic. “Robin, there are a lot of security guards outside…”
Robin grabbed a wet towel from the coffee table and wiped his hands casually. “Then I’ll just kill my way through this Northern Plaza!”
Concerned customers, noticing the four bodyguards had been killed on the second floor of Northern Delights, quickly reported the incident to the plaza’s security.
The security guards of Northern Business Plaza immediately rushed to the second floor.
It was a major incident..
It was soon revealed that the person involved was none other than Jeb Fiori, the son of the Fioris!
The head of security, Kaison Nyland, took charge, leading the elite security team of Northern Plaza as they swiftly made their way to the second floor.
Upon witnessing the horrifying scene, they were all stunned.
Who could be so merciless?
Kaison stepped forward and peered into the private room.
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Jeb, the spoiled son of the Fioris, was now bare–chested his pants only partially undone, kneeling on the ground with blood smeared across his face, twitching in pain.
“Who do you think you are? Do you have any idea who I am?” jeb yelled, wiping the blood from his face, “If you hit me, you’re finished!”
Robin seized him by the hair once more, saying. “It doesn’t matter who you are, you’re not making it out alive today!”
Kaison immediately called out, “Stop! How dare anyone cause trouble in Northern Plaza!”
Spotting Kaison entering. Jeb shouted, “Mr. Nyland, take care of this guy!
“Understood, Mr. Jeb!”
they moved toward quickly rallied a group of security guards, brandishing electric batons as
Robin arched an eyebrow, asking. “You really want to get involved in this?”
Kaison shouted angrily, “You, a killer, have no right to question me!”
With a swift motion, Robin kicked Kaison’s leg, snapping it,
Crack!
Kaison’s legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground, kneeling
“How dare you act tough, you b*stard!” Robin glared at the four security guards behind him. “If you want to stay alive, get out of my way!”
Brenda stared at Robin, standing tall and fierce like Divine Drakebaner, and shuddered with fear.
She realized that Jeb had pushed Robin past the point of no return and that he would die today.
Joanna slowly regained consciousness.
Taking in the chaotic scene before her, she quickly understood the situation.
Noticing Robin holding Jeb’s head, ready to slam it into the ground, she fought to her feet.
If Robin didn’t hold back, Jeb’s head would surely be crushed.
Joanna urgently clutched Robin’s arm. “Mr. Ramsey, please, don’t do this. I don’t want to get you into trouble.”
Robin saw the mix of tears and blood on Joanna’s face, and a sharp pain pierced his heart. His hand, which had been gripping Jeb’s hair, froze instantly.
Brenda also begged, “Robin, please calm down. You’ve already taken four lives outside.”
Hearing this, Joanna trembled in shock.
Robin had actually killed four people for me?
What should we do now?
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Seeing the dozens of security guards gathered outside, Joanna held onto Robin, pleading Mr. Kamry, t through the back window and escape. They won’t let you off”
Robin felt a pang in his heart. “If I go, what about you?
“We can’t stand against them. They have too much power and control, Joanna cried, shaking her head “This world is terrifying, and apart from my mom, I have no one left to protect!
“Please, Mr. Ramsey, leave now. I don’t want to see your life destroyed because of met
Robin gave a firm nod. “I understand. I’ll take a different approach! until every one of those Fioris arrives and then kill him
Let this monster live for now. I’ll wait
“If the Fioris think they can use their power to oppress others, then I’ll tear down the entire Fiorist
“If this world is unjust, then I’ll stand against it! I’ll turn everything upside down!”
down”
Joanna looked up at Robin, seeing the fierce resolve in his eyes, “Mr. Ramsey, this could ruin you… Robin gave her shoulder a reassuring pat. “Don’t worry. No one has been born who can bring me
Just then, a stir broke out in the crowd.
A stout, middle–aged man with a dozen intimidating bodyguards move
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The middle–aged man who rushed over is actually Gatlin Pitcher, the Northern Business Plaza’s general
manager.
Not long ago, Gatlin was meeting with Trent Baxter, the son of the Baxters from the Centara Residence, in
his office.
Trent’s father, Hunter Baxter, holds the position of Lieutenant General and leads the Special Operations Military Region.
His grandfather, Quinton Baxter, was once one of Draconia’s legendary Eight Kings, Lord Centara
Despite being from a family with strong military roots, Trent chose a different path, focusing on academics instead of joining the military.
He has a passion for both law and oil painting.
Today, Trent visited the Northern Business Plaza himself to meet with Gatlin, as he planned to host a personal art exhibition at the art center there.
Gatlin readily agreed to his proposal.
As they were chatting, a security guard rushed over with urgent news.
He reported that Jeb, the son of the Fioris, had been severely injured by a man named Robin on the second floor.
Robin had also killed four of the Fioris‘ bodyguards.
Additionally, Kaison, the plaza’s head of security, had his legs broken by Robin.
The hall on the plaza’s second floor was in chaos.
When Gatlin heard the news, he felt dizzy with shock.
Since the opening of Northern Business Plaza, there have never been any fights or violent disturbances.
It was hard to believe that such a terrible act of violence could happen.
To make things worse, the injured were bodyguards of the Fioris, one of the top five wealthy families in Brighton!
The person severely injured was Jeb Fiori, the son of the Fioris.
In Brighton, it was common knowledge that the Northern Business Plaza was under the control of Lord Northlorn.
No one in their right mind would risk causing trouble here.
But today, someone had the audacity to commit murder in broad daylight!
It was truly astonishing,
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Gatlin sat in silence on the couch for a long time before finally swallowing hard and apologizing to Trent, saying. “Mr. Trent, my apologies I need to handle this ration myself
Trent nodded in agreement, “You should. Can you tell me the name of the person responsible for the murder?”
The security guard responded, “Mr. Trent, the man’s name is Robin Ramsey. His way of killing was shockingly ruthless.”
Trent’s eyes sparked with interest, “Robin Ramsey, you say? What was the cause?
The security guard hesitated before replying. It seems that Mr. Jeb was trying to assault a substitute teacher from the children’s training center. Robin might know her, so
Trent nodded with a slight smile. “I see. All right, you go on ahead. I’ll join you soon to have a look”
Gatlin promptly hurried with the security guard to the lobby on the second floor.
As he hurried along, he weighed whether he should notify the police first or reach out to Elliott.
For families of this status, handling issues like this typically don’t start with calling the police.
Instead, they first assess the interests and stakes involved in the situation.
After understanding the pros and cons, they decide on the most suitable course of action.
With an incident of this scale, this careful approach was all the more essential.
The immediate priority is to prevent any news from reaching the media, the public, or the police.
Once the connections are clear, the next step is to consult with the head of the family to decide on the course of action.
Before Gatlin even reached the second floor, a crowd of onlookers had already gathered in the lobby.
Catherine, Zayn, and Michelle had also stepped out of their private room after hearing the commotion.
Michelle pushed her way to the front, and upon seeing the bodies near the private room door, she let out a terrified scream.
As she looked into the large private room, she saw Jeb lying on the floor, his face covered in blood.
Robin stood nearby, radiating an intense hostility.
The sight left her momentarily stunned before she managed to steady herself.
She covered her mouth and began to retch..
Without warning, she stepped over a body and rushed straight toward Robin.
Her reckless action left Catherine completely dumbfounded.
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“Do you realize who you just hit? That’s Jeb of the Fioris one of Brighton’s top live wealthy families!
“Jeb’s father was once the police chief under Lord Southmere.
“He took three bullets to protect Lord Southmere, saving his life, meaning the Fioris are Lord Southmere’s
saviors.
“By attacking Jeb, you’re practically slapping Lord Southmere in the face!”
Robin glared at Michelle, letting out a cold scoff. “So, what you’re saying is, even though he committed something extremely heinous, it doesn’t matter?”
Michelle scoffed, “Not that I’m judging you, but for a woman from the low–level society, you actually went and provoked the Fioris and Southmere Residence. You’re really pathetic!
“Mr. Jeb merely had some fun with a low–level woman Does that really need to turn into something as extreme as murder?”
“You, a worthless piece of trash, think you can teach me a lesson?” Robin retorted, slapping Michelle with such force that she was sent flying.
The crowd watching couldn’t help but gasp in shock.
“Who is that guy? Is he out of his mind?”
“He actually dared to hit Ms. Kendall, and even badly injured Mr. Jeb of the Fioris. That’s incredible!”
After Robin’s slap, Michelle saw stars, stumbling down near Catherine and Zayn. It took her a moment to regain her senses.
“Zyan, he hit me!”
Before Zyan could say anything, Catherine cut in with a cold tone, “You deserve it! Zyan, this isn’t your issue. Don’t let this troublemaker drag you into this mess!
“This is an issue between the Fioris and Southmere Residence. It doesn’t involve us!
“If the Kendalls want to deal with that unlucky Robin, they can handle it themselves. Don’t pull us into this!”
Michelle was taken aback.
She hadn’t expected Catherine to speak that way and shot her a furious look. “Fine, if you won’t help, I’ll go find my cousin, Elliott!”
Catherine replied coldly, “Even if Elliott shows up, you’d still get hit! Did you forget about that slap at Springbrooke Mall?”
Michelle was at a loss for words. She looked over at Zyan. “Zayn, I…
Zayn frowned, exhaling with a calm demeanor. “My family won’t get involved in this mess. There are others who can handle Robin. We’ll just sit back and watch.
“Michelle, I promise to help you pay him back tenfold for that slap someday!”
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“Alright, Zayn, you’re the best.” Michelle linked arms with him, nodding obediently, though her face still throbbed and her head felt dizzy.
Just then, Gatlin arrived, noticing Zayn, Catherine, and Michelle, and quickly walked over to greet them.
“Mr. Zayn, Ms. Catherine, Ms. Michelle, you’re all here Gatlin greeted them.
Michelle, still holding her face, stepped forward. “Mr. Pitcher, I was beaten right here in your plaza.”
Catherine shot her a look. “Just stay out of this already!
“Why should I stay out of it?” Michelle’s anger flared up
“Ms. Michelle, I understand. I’ll investigate the matter and report it to Mr. Elliott immediately,” Gatlin nodded, trying to reassure her.
He looked up at Robin’s intimidating form under the private room lights. “Mr. Zayn, is this man from Brighton?
Zayn let out a sneer. “He’s not from Brighton.”
“Do you know him?” Gatlin asked further.
Zayn chuckled mockingly. “He used to be the chief instructor of the Special Operations Military Region’s War Wolf Special Forces.”
Gatlin was taken aback. “Chief instructor of the Special Operations Military Region?”
Instantly, his intimidating presence seemed to shrink by 90 percent.
Zayn sneered, “Just yesterday, he broke the rules and was dismissed from his position!
“He might even be held accountable by a military court or worse, face criminal charges.” “Really?” Gatlin’s eyes narrowed, and a flash of anger flickered in them once again.
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Gatlin, who had spent a long time moving within elite circles, had become skilled at dealing with surprise situations carefully.
Given Robin’s background as a military officer, it was clear that he was no ordinary person.
He aimed to keep testing the McKays siblings‘ reaction to figure out the best way to proceed with the
issue.
“Mr. Zayn, what caused the injuries and deaths of the four bodyguards from the Fioris?”
Zayn shrugged casually, “Why don’t you ask around and find out?”
Gatlin smiled and continued, “Did you know Robin before?”
Before Zayn could respond, Catherine interrupted sharply, “Not at all! As the general manager here, why are you wasting time talking with us? Let me make it clear, my family has no stance on this matter!”
Gatlin quickly remarked, “Alright, alright! My apologies, Ms. Catherine. I realize it’s not right for Mr. Zayn and Ms. Catherine to be mixed up in these things, hehe…
By this point, he had figured out how to handle the situation.
The McKays siblings‘ reactions made it clear that they had no intention of supporting Robin.
This signaled that he could now consider Robin an opponent.
He swiftly reached the private room and commanded with authority, “Robin Ramsey, I am the general manager here!
“Causing trouble in this place shows you have a lot of nerve!
“Surrender now! Release Mr. Jeb!
“Otherwise, we’ll use forceful restraint to counter your dangerous actions, even to the point of lethal force!”
“Huh, are you threatening me with violence? Do you really think you’re capable?” Robin looked up at Gatlin, letting out a cold snort,
Gatlin shuddered, “Do you… do you realize where you are? This belongs to Mr. Elliott from the Northlor Residence!”
Robin casually wiped his hands and raised an eyebrow, saying, “Then tell Elliott to come see me!”
“What?” Gatlin was stunned by his boldness.
Fuming with anger, he chuckled bitterly, “Alright, you’ve got some guts. Just wait!”
Robin kicked Gatlin’s stomach and remarked, “Pathetic When he arrives, you’d better be ready to beg for the rest of your life!”
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Gatlin was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground.
Fighting through the searing pain, he managed to pull out his phone and make a call.
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Meanwhile, at the Draconia Special Operations Military Region Command Headquarters.
Four lieutenant generals, five major generals, and seven colonels stood at attention before Hunter.
Hunter remained with his back to the gathered officers, his eyes fixed on the blood–red flag of the Special Operations Military Region for a long, silent moment.
He finally turned to face the soldiers assembled before him.
“I have received information about the incident at Springbrooke Mall. Although Zayn from the Westeria Residence didn’t directly sign off, he instructed several high–ranking officers under his command to collectively report Robin’s actions at the mall.
“General Grayson, even though you aren’t officially part of my Special Operations Military Region, you were present as a witness.
“Colonel Wright, Colonel Cross, I’ve called you both here to hear your views on this matter.”
Before Jack, Freya, and Talia could respond, Silas, commander of the War Wolf Special Forces, stepped. forward. “Commander Baxter, permission to speak!
“Mr. Ramsey’s actions were fully justified!
“If he’s punished or forced into retirement because of this, we won’t stand for it!
“The entire War Wolf Special Forces requests that he be allowed to continue training us!
“If those who fight evil and protect justice are punished, then where’s the justice in this world?”
Freya stepped forward as well. “Commander Baxter, I was there during the whole incident at Springbrooke Mall. Though things escalated, Mr. Ramsey’s actions reflect the principles we all hold deep in our hearts! “Even if General Ramsey stays out of it, Talia and I would step in to eliminate those criminals ourselves! “General Ramsey’s actions embody respect for the soldiers of Draconia and for justice itself!
“We hope, Commander Baxter, that your decision won’t dampen the spirit of all the soldiers here.”
Jack took a deep breath. “General Baxter, even if Robin hadn’t acted, those three women responsible for Monica’s death deserve the death penalty under the law
“My investigation shows Stephen has committed numerous crimes and should have faced execution long ngo!
“I can’t comprehend how someone like him has been allowed to live freely for this long.
“Robin’s behavior in this instance makes sense and is completely reasonable!
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“He was merely carrying out justice on behalf of the people..
“I am a soldier, and I have advanced from the battlefield, moving forward one step at a time over fallen bodies to reach where I am today.
“Every general here has also faced the dangers of the front lines, putting their lives at risk.
“If we shed our blood on the battlefield and our families remain unprotected, left vulnerable to harm from evildoers, then it is utterly unacceptable
“The fallen heroes are gone. Who is left to guard their families?
“Robin gave up his military officer’s certificate, refusing to involve the Special Operations Military Region, putting everything on the line to shield the wives and alldren of his fallen brothers. This is an act of true heroism!
“If heroes like him are wronged, it will crush the spirit of our soldiers!”
Chief of Staff, Major General Caleb Walker, nodded. “General Grayson speaks wisely!
Commander Baxter, there are only six days left until the final round of the Special Operations Military Region’s military martial tournament. This is the crucial time when War Wolf needs its people. Charging Commanders in battle is a serious misstep!
“Even though it’s just a tournament, the outcome will decide whether War Wolf keeps its title.
“In a month, the International Military Martial Tournament will also be held as planned.
“Given our current abilities, you should all know what rank we’re likely to secure in that International Military Martial Tournament.
“For ten years in a row, our military’s results have been disappointing. It’s shameful and takes a toll on our morale.
“Commander Baxter, we need to deliver a powerful show of our military strength!
“Across the entire army, only General Ramsey has the ability to reverse the situation!
“With his training, I am confident that we’ll stand out in this international military martial tournament!
“Moreover, General Ramsey eliminated the criminals at Springbrooke Mall, honoring our fallen comrades. He’s truly a hero!”
Hunter glanced around at the officers and soldiers in the command post. “Chief Walker, you are right!
I
“Regardless of who, or for what reason, reports Robin, will pay it no mind!
“Now that Instructor Ramsey has joined War Wolf, he is my soldier under my command! Anyone wishing him harm will have to face me first!
“Let me make it clear: General Ramsey is a hero of the Special Operations Military Region! Heroes do not retreat!
“Wilson, where is General Ramsey at this moment?”
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Wilson stepped forward: “Reporting to Commander Batter! General Ramsey is currently at Northern Business Plaza in Brighton
Hunter responded, Is he trying to run? That’s not going to happen!
“I order all senior officers at Special Operations Military Region Command Headquarters, every colonel and officer, and every elite War Wolf soldier to fly with me to Brighton immediately!
“As commander, I will personally bring our hero back with the highest honors!”
In no time, Draconia’s military received an urgent action report from the special forces.
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At half past six in the evening, the Northern Business Plaza glowed with bright lights, teeming with activity.
Three high–end cars cruised into the VIP section and cane to a halt in front of the building’s entrance.
Eight bodyguards, dressed in suits, stepped out from two BMW off–road cars and positioned themselves. on either side of the entrance,
One of the bodyguards swiftly approached the Maybach in the center and opened the door.
A noble couple emerged from the luxurious car
The woman is Jeb’s elder sister, Karina Fiori.
The man next to her is her husband, Duncan Reddon, who is Jeb’s brother–in–law.
Trailing behind Karina and her husband is Randy Bisley, the general manager of the early learning center where their daughter, Faye, attends.
Today marks Faye’s birthday.
It is being celebrated at Randy’s Sproutlings Early Learning Institute.
A special birthday party has been organized for Faye.
He personally went to the Fiori residence to escort Karina and her husband to the Northern Business
Plaza.
Jeb’s father will be arriving shortly, as he is waiting for Eithan Shaw, the grandson of Lord Southmere, to join him.
As Karina stepped into the lobby of the Northern Business Plaza on the first floor, she overheard someone mention a murder on the second floor.
“Mr. Bisley, did you hear? There’s a murder on the second floor. Isn’t your learning institute located there as well?
Randy was taken aback.
Glancing up, he noticed a large crowd gathered across from his early learning institute.
Without hesitation, he grabbed his phone and called the person in charge of the facility.
Randy’s Sproutlings Learning Institute offers over 30 classes for students from preschool, elementary, middle school, to high school.
All of these classes are held on the second floor of the Northern Plaza, part of the Northern Grand Hotel.
The head of the learning institute informed him that they had just become aware of the dispute between Their preschool teacher, Joanna Leif, and Jeb Fiori.
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Joanna’s friend killed four of the Fioris bodyguards on the spot, and Jeb was badly wounded.
The person in charge of the Northern Plaza is currently dealing with the situation.
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However, the attacker was incredibly violent, and Gatlin, the general manager of the Northern Business Plaza, was also brutally beaten.
Randy turned pale with fear upon hearing this.
If anything happened to Jeb or Faye today, the Fioris would surely take revenge on him.
“Mrs. Karina, there’s a major incident! Mr. Jeb was attacked by a thug! Four bodyguards were killed right there!”
“Huh?” Karina frowned, “What kind of lunatic is this? Who would dare cause trouble for my family in Brighton?”
Six burly bodyguards quickly surrounded Karina and her husband as they made their way to the second floor.
The bodyguards forcefully cleared the crowd and guided Karina to the private room where the incident had occurred.
Upon seeing the scene before her, she felt a wave of panic.
Her panic wasn’t over the dead bodyguards but over her daughter Faye.
“Randy, hurry and check on Faye!”
Randy rushed to the preschool class and found the door securely locked.
Inside, Faye and the other children were being guided by another teacher as they sang children’s songs.
“Mrs. Karina, the children are safe for now, and the room is soundproof. They haven’t heard what’s going on outside yet.”
Karina’s expression turned icy. “Fine, I’ll come back to pick up Faye later.”
Upon seeing Francesca sitting by the private room door. Randy lost his temper. “Francesca, why are you here when you’re not on duty? Where’s Joanna?”
Francesca started crying as he approached her.
“Mr. Bisley, Ms. Leif was bullied by Jeb, and her friend got so angry that he did this. What should we do? Wuwuwu…
Randy yelled, “Stop crying! An eye for an eye! Joanna’s friend killed someone. They must be held criminally responsible!”
He saw Jeb writhing on the ground, blood covering his body.
His gaze then shifted to Joanna and Robin nearby, a cold shiver running down his spine. “It was you… did you do this?”
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As he spoke, he instinctively took a step back toward Karina and Duncan.
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Francesca quickly clarified. “Mr. Bisley, it was jeb who attempted to harm Ms. Leif, and Ms. Leif’s friend stepped in to assist.
“The bodyguards were about to kill and silence someone, but Ms, Leif’s friend showed up just in time and defended himself. It was all in self–defense.
Jeb and his four bodyguards are the real criminals!”
Karina glared at Francesca and asked, “Mr. Bisley, is this your teacher from the institute?”
Randy quickly responded, shaking his head, “Not anymore!
“Francesca, you are dismissed. Both you and Joanna are no longer part of iny learning institute.
“You left the classroom without authorization during class, which breaks the agreement you signed when you joined. You two also need to pay a penalty of 100,000 to the institute. Tomorrow, the legal team will visit your home!
A hundred thousand dollars penalty?
With her father in the hospital, the family was facing financial difficulties, and she had to take on a part- time job while still in school.
In the last six months, the salary she earned from this institute was barely 10,000 dollars.
Now, she was being asked to pay 100,000 dollars as a penalty for breaking the contract.
Francesca’s emotions quickly broke down. “Mr. Bisley, it was Jeb who deceived Ms. Leif, saying he wanted to discuss Faye’s matters first.
“Ms. Leif was in danger and called for my help, so I rushed over and almost got strangled by the Fioris bodyguard.
“Now, instead of supporting your own employees, you’re siding with these villains from the Fioris, letting them bully us and forcing us to pay 100,000? Are you even human?
“Everyone in Brighton knows the kind of person Jeb is, how many female students and actresses he has exploited! This scoundrel is bullying Joanna. Should we just accept it?”
Randy sneered. “This is the reality! Who told you that you have no money and no influence? You, a penniless nobody, what right do you have to shout here? Just wait to pay the penalty!”
“Oh really? You think you have money and power?” Robin slowly walked up to him.
“In front of me, you’re not even a poor nobody!”
Randy instinctively stepped back. “You… don’t come any closer…
“How can there be so many sem like you! You’re a beast and don’t deserve to stand!” Robin sneered c grabbing Randy by the belt and lifting him off the ground.
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Robin’s knee struck Randy’s waist with brutal force.
“You b*stard! May you suffer for the rest of your miserable life!”
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Karina was taken aback by his violent actions. “You… your thug! Do you have any idea who you’re dealing with?”
Robin wiped his hands nonchalantly. “I don’t need to know! All I care about is that Jeb hurt Joanna, and I want him dead!”
Karina coldly retorted, “So what if my brother sleeps with a few college girls? Aren’t they just looking to make money anyway?
“As far as I know, my brother is very generous when it comes to paying them for this kind of thing, never holding back.
“Jeb just wanted to have some fun with that sit Joanna If you think the money’s too little, just say so. We can give you a couple of million, no problem!
“You’re making such a big fuss. Are you trying to get yourself killed?”
A cold smile curled on
here can have their ty, Robin’s lips. “By your logic, if I offer you
with you?”
100 million, does that mean every man
“You! You thug! You’ve crossed my family! I want you dead!” Karina suddenly shouted.
“The Fioris don’t have that kind of power yet!” Robin replied, grabbing her by the hair and slamming her to the ground.
“Ah!!!”
The entire hall on the second floor was filled with the sound of Karina’s painful screams.
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The lobby on the second floor of the Northern Business Plaza was eerily quiet and tense.
Besides Karina’s cries of agony, an unsettling silence hung in the air.
The crowd stood frozen, stunned by the intensity of Robin’s actions.
After a couple of minutes, the spectators started murmuring.
“Whoa, is that man Robin seriously trying to challenge all of Brighton’s high society?”
“Who is this guy, and why is he so brutal
“He actually attacked Mr. Jeb and his sister, plus the general manager and the head of security here at Northern Business Phiza.”
“He even went as far as to send the eldest daughter of the prestigious Kendalls in Brighton, Michelle Kendall, flying.”
“This guy has some serious nerve!”
“Is he out of his mind?”
“What do you mean? Does he look insane to you?”
“Honestly, people like Jeb often deserve a good beating
“Some of those rich kids from Brighton usually push people around, but today they’ve finally found someone who won’t back down!”
“Shh! Lower your voice. You don’t want the Fioris overhearing that!”
“Robin may be bold, but it looks like walking out of here alive will be nearly impossible for him today!” “The Fioris have the powerful Southmere Residence behind them!”
Right now, Karina’s husband, Duncan, was speechless.
Since joining the Fioris, he had never seen anyone so daring as to challenge them like this.
Everyone in Brighton knew that crossing the Fioris was as good as going up against Southmere Residence!
For the past two or three decades, they had been operating under the protection of Southmere Residence here in Brighton.
“You hit Karina … I… I’ll report this to my dad!” Duncan shouted, pulling out his phone and angrily pointing at Robin.
“Dad, something’s happened! Some thug attacked Jeb and Karina, and even killed four of our bodyguards!”
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Duncan had put his phone on speaker.
His voice, along with Skylar’s voice, echoed throughout the quiet second–floor lobby.
Jeb and Karina were beaten by someone?” Skylar’s icy tone was filled with deadly intent.
“I’ll make sure to tear him apart today! Just wait, I’m already in the lobby!”
Duncan ended the call and sneered at Robin, “You’re about to diel”
“Kneell” Robin snapped coldly.
Suddenly, Duncan felt an immense weight on his shoulders.
With a loud “thud“, his knees hit the cold marble floor with force.
As soon as his knees hit the floor, his kneecaps cracked into pieces.
Duncan collapsed, crying out in pain, “What did you do to me? Let me go!”
The bizarre and terrifying scene left all the onlookers frozen in shock.
No one could tell exactly what Robin had done to him.
The whole situation was simply too surreal.
Two minutes later, a man in his sixties hurried through the crowd.
Behind him were 20 imposing bodyguards.
From how they carried themselves, it was clear that most of these bodyguards were former military personnel.
“You… you brute!” Skylar nearly gasped in shock when he saw the scene before him.
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Thankfully, his body was still strong, and after a few unsteady steps, he managed to steady themselves.
He never imagined that Robin would inflict such severe harm on his children.
“You killed my bodyguards and hurt my children. There’s no way you’re leaving here alive today! “Now, I’ll give you a chance to apologize and end your own life! I’ll make it quick for you!”
Robin calmly wiped his hands with a towel, then looked up, saying, “Who the hell are you? Let me teach you a lesson. Anyone or any animal who dares to speak to me like that will either lose all their teeth and end up with a crooked mouth, or they’ll lose their life.”
Skylar was shaking with fury. “Fine, you’ve got some nerve…”
Before he could finish, Robin was already in front of him, grabbing his collar and delivering a brutal slap
to his face.
Skylar immediately felt dizzy from the force of the slap
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The boldness of the moment left everyone in stunned silence.
This was going to destroy the entire Fioris!
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The 20 bodyguards of the Fioris quickly grasped the situation, and Elliott was already making his way through the crowd with his own guards.
Skylar, clutching his swollen face, shouted in relief, “Me Elliott, you’ve finally arrived!”
Elliott paused, looked at Skylar, and remarked, “What’s going on, Old Mr. Fiori? How did you get so fat recently?”
Skylar shook with rage, pointing at Robin and yelling, That thug beat me!
“He didn’t just beat me, but also my son and daughter!
“On top of that, he killed four of my bodyguards!
“Something has gone terribly wrong in your plaza, and you must explain this to me today!”
Elliott glanced at Robin, then turned to Skylar and said “What are you babbling about? Are you blind or something?”
“What’s going on with your family, showing up in my Northern Plaza and causing all this chaos?
“If you keep disrupting my territory, I’ll be forced to get an explanation from your family!”
Skylar was shocked at first, then filled with rage, “You. fine, I’ll tell your father!”
Elliott gestured at him and retorted, “Even telling my grandpa won’t do you any good!
“You’ve caused a mess in my Northern Plaza today, and if you don’t explain yourselves, your family won’t have any peace!”
“Alright, just wait!” Skylar was at a loss for words.
He never thought Elliott would show him no respect.
“What’s the waiting going to do?” Elliott said, pointing at him. “I wasn’t raised to be afraid of you!”
He then swiftly approached Robin. “Mr. Ramsey, I truly apologize for today.
Robin shoved him aside. “This isn’t your problem.”
“Let me take care of it,” Elliott said politely.
“No need!”
Elljout hesitated to say anything, so he decided to step aside.
Skylar looked up and noticed Zayn and Catherine were there. “Mr. Zayn, Ms. Catherine, can you tell me who this troublemaker is?”
Zayn cut him off, flashing a gentlemanly smile. “Old Mr Fiori, we just arrived, so this is your matter to
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handle. Is Eithan here?”
“Mr. Eithan will be here shortly!” Skylar realized Zayn wasn’t going to intervene, so he had no choice but to back off.
He cursed under his breath, frustrated that everyone stepped back whenever trouble arose.
“What’s going on?” A tall, stern–looking man walked through the crowd.
Skylar’s voice turned cold as he spoke, almost as if he were speaking to a family member. “Eithan, it’s that guy’s fault!”
Eithan patted his shoulder and nodded. “I understand.
He then turned to Elliott, “Mr. Elliott, what do you mean by this?”
Elliott raised an eyebrow. “I was going to ask you the same thing. It looks like you’re not planning to explain yourself?”
Eithan furrowed his brows. “Explain myself? Someone’s been killed. What else needs to be said?,
“An eye for an eye! Capture that guy with the surname Ramsey and hand him over to me so the Southmere Residence can deal with him!”
Elliott scoffed, “What are you even thinking? These fools from the Fioris have messed up my territory, and now you want to ruin my business?
“If they don’t give me an explanation, I’ll come after them myself! D*mn it, they’re really testing my limits!”
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“Oh my, how did a murder happen here?” a voice called from beyond the crowd.
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People quickly stepped aside, making way for Trent Baxter, the third–generation heir of the Baxters from Centara Residence.
Trent surveyed the bodies on the ground with a serious expression, then looked over at Karina, Duncan, and Jeb, who were kneeling nearby.
“Aren’t these Mr. and Ms. Fiori? Why are you on your knees?”
Before they could answer, Elliott cut in coldly. “Trent, shouldn’t you be focusing on your studies in law and painting instead of meddling here?”
Trent shot him a glance. I’m not meddling. I’m here to investigate and assess the situation from a legal perspective.”
The Fioris perked up, addressing Trent eagerly. “Mr. Trent, you’re studying law–can you appropriate punishment for murder? Isn’t it death?”
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Trent answered firmly, “An eye for an eye. A murderer must pay with their life. Without punishment, society would crumble.”
Skylar’s eyes lit up with hope upon hearing that, “Mr. Trent, what about this Robin who killed four of my bodyguards and attacked my children? What should happen to him?”
Eithan, who had been watching in silence, nodded at Trent in acknowledgment.
Despite rarely crossing paths, Eithan recognized that Trent, as the grandson of Lord Centara, held significant status.
Known for his passion for law and oil painting. Trent usually steered clear of the noble families‘ intrigues, particularly on days like this.
His presence here was unusual.
“Mr. Trent, Eithan said, meeting Trent’s gaze. “Your legal knowledge is highly respected. So, what do you suggest we do today?”
Trent furrowed his brows, glancing again over the bodies and the tense crowd. “Well, today…
“Murder is already established, but it’s important to recognize that legally, there are different types of homicide, Trent began.
“In law, there’s intentional murder, manslaughter, and self–defense.”
Skylar, Eithan, and Zayn all looked to Trent, anticipating his expert judgment.
Zayn stepped forward, addressing him, “Mr. Trent, from your legal perspective, what kind of punishment should Robin face for today’s actions?”
Trent looked over at Robin, but Elliott cut in angrily, “Trent, are you bored or something? Why are you
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Trent shook his head calmly. “Mr. Elliott, don’t get worked up. I’m only here to provide an impartial judgment on what happened today.
“Let’s discuss this reasonably instead of escalating the conflict.
“If we keep arguing, it’ll just make things worse. Is that really what you want?”
“This must be Mr. Ramsey.” He then turned to Robin, his gaze meeting Robin’s cold, stern face, and instinctively took a step back.
“Mr. Ramsey, I’m just evaluating the situation objectively, not taking sides, so no need to get rough with
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“Do I seem like the type to get involved for no reason?”
Elliott pushed him away, grumbling, “Beat it! Mr. Ramsey doesn’t have time for you.”
Skylar interjected coldly, “Mr. Elliott, let Mr. Trent speak, will you?”
Trent pushed Elliott’s hand off and replied, “Elliott, can’t you think for a moment?
“Let’s stop arguing blindly and handle this with some legal awareness, alright?”
With that, Trent continued, “Intentional murder demands a life for a life–there’s no leeway under the law.
“For manslaughter, however, the punishment depends on the severity of the circumstances and the entire chain of events.
“There’s also a type of killing that carries no legal or criminal liability: self–defense, Trent added.
Elliott eyed him coldly, “So, what kind of killing do you think Mr. Ramsey committed today?”
Trent shook his head, I only know the outcome, not the motive or circumstances. To determine the nature of Mr. Ramsey’s actions, we’ll need to review the surveillance footage.”
Zayn nodded in agreement, “Yes, let’s get the footage from the second floor immediately.”
Elliott glanced at Robin, looking for his approval.
Robin replied indifferently, “Let them bring it.”
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Trent held up a USB drive. “I already brought the footage with me.”
He turned to Elliott, “However, I should warn you, my bodyguards aren’t exactly… mild–mannered, and sometimes I can’t control them.”
Elliott frowned, “What does that have to do with me?”
Trent sighed. “Well, when my bodyguards and I went to retrieve the footage, the security guards wouldn’t give it to us, so my bodyguards knocked them out.
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Trent nodded, “It’s set up to play on the promotional screens on the second floor. Let’s watch it now.”
In seconds, every screen in the second–floor hall began displaying footage from the moment Jeb entered the classroom window.
Not only were the corridor scenes visible, but surprisingly, footage from inside the private rooms was also displayed.
It turned out that Elliott had installed discreet cameras in the private rooms as a precaution to document any incidents.
These recordings were typically kept secure to ensure privacy and safety, but today, they revealed everything.
Only Elliott, along with the general manager and the head of security, had access to this footage. When the surveillance video showed Jeb attempting to force himself onto Joanna in the private room, a collective gasp spread through the crowd.
“This Jeb is an absolute monster!” someone muttered in disgust.
The four bodyguards had truly died for nothing.
After watching the video, everyone understood that tonight’s chaos was entirely Jeb’s doing.
Now, a new question lingered in everyone’s minds: what was Trent from Centara Residence truly aiming to accomplish with all of this?
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Trent did not wait for anyone else to chime in and spoke up decisively “When Robin killed the find bodyguard today, that guard was in the act of murder.
“If Mr. Ramsey hadn’t intervened, that bodyguard would have certainly killed Ms. Marisce the Kenney acted in self–defense.”
He continued, “Moreover, with just one swift move, it’learly self–defense from a legal standin
“The second bodyguard was attacking Marge, and Mr. Rumsey stepped in. The third guard was attacking Francesca, and Mr. Ramsey took him down in a single strike.
“The fourth bodyguard, also attempting to attack, was kicked down by Mr. Ramey. Throughout, ahd the bodyguards was actively committing a crime with intent to kill.
“This meets the first requirement of self–defense–the criminals were in the act of committing a crime with intent to harm.
“Mr. Ramsey’s actions were to protect the victims and were immediate, executed with a single response each time. Legally, it’s indisputable self–defense,
Legally speaking, Mr. Ramsey should be considered innocent. Those who died were the guilty
Trent added, “And as for Jeb’s disgraceful behavior–Mr. Ramsey struck him out of extreme anger but didn’t cause fatal harm. //
understandable.”
He then went on, “Later, when Karina verbally insulted and provoked him, Mr. Ramsey responded with force because he had no other option.
“Personally, I’d say she was asking for it!
“She’s a woman herself, yet she dared to speak such vile words!
“Even watching that scene, I felt like slapping her through the screen!”
A low chuckle spread through the crowd.
Skylar, however, was livid.
Realizing that Trent had come to defend Robin, not then, he pointed at Trent angrily, “What nonsense are you spouting?”
Trent’s friendly expression hardened.
“Did I tell you to speak, Skylar? Just because I usually avoid arguments doesn’t mean you can insult me with nonsense!
I’m discussing serious legal matters, and you dare say I’m talking nonsense? Are you ignorant or just plain illiterate?
Trent’s voice was sharp. “Insult me again while we’re discussing law, and I won’t let it slide!”
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Vet deep down, he knew he was merely Lord Southmere’s loyal servant.
In front of Trent, he understood he had no real authority
Nevertheless, his pride as one of Brighton’s top five wealthy families kicked in.
With a defiant sport, Skylar said, “Fine, I won’t argue with you. I’ll call Mr. Cross from Investigation Division 7 to handle this.”
He quickly pulled out his phone and dialed Simon.
On the other end, Simon answered in a deep tone, “Skylar, why are you calling me now? What’s going on
Skylar, eager to gain support, replied, “Simon, it’s been a while! I often think about our days on the battlefield…
Simon interrupted his nostalgic rambling. “Skylar, those days are history.
Tm busy–just get to the point.
“I’ve got a mission in ten minutes, no time for small talk
Skylar immediately dropped their unile. “Simon, my son and daughter were seriously injured by a thug at Northern Business Plaza, and my four bodyguards were killed. This is a major case, and I’d like you to come handle it personally.”
Simon paused. “Northern Business Plaza? My team from Investigation Division 7 is already there. evacuating the crowd per military orders.
In ten minutes, the Special Operations Military Region will conduct an operation at the plaza, so I won’t be able to attend to this myself.
Til send a few majors from our department instead.”
Skylar quickly interjected, “Simon, the situation is a bit more complicated. It would be best if you could make the time to come. The man who injured my son and daughter is named Robin, formerly the chief
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instructor of the Special Operations Military Region”
“What?” Simon hesitated. “Did you say Robin?”
Skylar confirmed, “Yes, Robin. He killed four of my bodyguards and is the former chief instructor of the Special Operations Military Region.”
Simon paused. “Okay, hold tight. I’ll be there in five minutes.”
Skylar smirked. “Great, Simon. Drinks are on me tomorrow!”
Then, he turned to the crowd, his voice cold, “Everyone, Simon from Investigation Division 7 is on his way and will personally handle this.
“We were comrades on the battlefield, brothers in life and death.”
He glared at Robin. “You dared to harm my family today. I won’t let you walk away from here alive!”
He cast a glance at Eithan, who subtly tried to signal him to stop, but Skylar was only getting more worked
- up.
“Robin, today marks your end! Simon will make sure you face a firing squad!”
Robin chuckled, shaking his head. “I laugh at your foolishness–sometimes you’re as clueless as a pig. How did your family even survive this long?”
“Fine,” he added. “I’ll wait and see how your ‘old comrade‘ handles me.”
Meanwhile, the police team from Investigation Division 7 arrived at Northern Plaza, following orders to clear the area for tonight’s operation.
Four helicopters from the Special Operations Military Region were scheduled to land at the plaza’s northern perimeter in ten minutes.
Moments later, a team from Security Bureau Seven’s Police Division rushed up to the second floor, led by Captain Adam Caldwell.
Skylar eagerly stepped forward to greet him, but to his surprise, Adam ignored them, heading straight to Robin instead.
“General Ramsey, Adam said respectfully, “Captain Adam Caldwell from Security Bureau Seven’s Police Division, reporting to ensure your safety!”
Skylar was baffled, unable to grasp what was happening
Just then, Simon appeared, making his way toward them at a measured pace.
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