Chapter 681 Where Did Maverick Go?
Chapter 681 Where Did Maverick Go?
Maverick’s striking and powerful fighting stance immediately captivated everyone present.
Standing in the spacious and luxurious reception square of the Quintana Manor, he exuded a heroic aura, his posture both magnificent and graceful, effortlessly elegant!
He truly embodied the elegance and brilliance of a young talent, radiating the outstanding charisma of a military scion.
Wow! That stance is amazing!” Kimberly’s shout shattered the heavy silence hanging over the Quintana Manor
“Mr. Maverick really is the finest martial arts expert of the third generations among The Eight Great Royal Houses!
“Even Elliott, the most powerful in martial arts among our group, might struggle to defeat him!”
The crowd also echoed in agreement, supporting Kimberly’s words of praise.
When he heard their praise. Maverick’s confidence soared.
Trent chuckled with a knowing smile. “Yes! Mr. Maverick’s stance is truly impressive! It’s visually stunning and showcases the elegance of strength! Haha…”
Maverick found himself enjoying the compliments more and more.
He focused even more on emphasizing his stance.
For a brief moment, he held back from attacking Robin, taking pleasure in the impressive pose he had struck, letting the crowds discuss and admire it.
However, Trent’s next comment shattered the mood.
I wonder if his stance is all for the show, or if he truly has the skills to back it up.”
Catherine responded, “Usually, such a grand stance is just for show–all talk and no substance!”
Maverick’s brief moment of pride and excitement was quickly dampened by their words.
Hmph! Today, I will teach these spoiled brats what it truly means to come from a military family!
No longer interested in the praises and criticisms of the third–generation heirs, he turned his attention to Robin. “Let’s get started!”
“Hold on Robin pointed toward the large gate of the Quintana Manor, about 32 feet behind Maverick.. “What does this mean?” Maverick turned around, confused.
Robin looked at Jethro beside him “General Quintana, please have the guards open the manor gates complertly?
Jeffro was also confused.
A competition and the gates of the manor need to be opened?
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Does this mean the match will take place outside?
The conditions outside were far worse than those inside.
But since Robin had asked for it, he had no choice but to obey.
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Jethro immediately instructed his adjutant to open the intricately designed metal gates of the manor.
Once the gates were opened, a cool breeze swept into the manor, causing the reception square to ripple with movement.
Maverick casually asked, “Are you implying that the manor isn’t large enough, so the competition needs to
be held outside?”
Robin waved his hand. There’s no need for that, right here will work.”
“Then why open the gates?” Maverick shook his head. “You’re playing tricks!”
Jethro glanced at Jack and asked quietly, “What is General Ramsey up to?”
Jack looked toward the gates, pondering for a moment. “Opening the gates is to minimize damage! It’ll give them more space for movement.”
Gavin nodded with heartfelt agreement, saying, “I understand completely! General Quintana, when I came in earlier, I didn’t pay attention. What’s the terrain like outside the gates?”
Jethro, somewhat bewildered by their responses, replied, “Um, outside the manor, the gardeners planted a new section of flowers and grass as a boundary.”
“Is General Brooks suggesting they want to hold a contest out there?”
Gayin shook his head, saying. “No need. Any open area outside will work just fine.”
The third–generation heirs among them were even more puzzled, unable to grasp Robin’s reason for opening the gate.
After a few moments of bewilderment, Catherine, Trent, and others finally caught on to Robin’s plan. They measured the distance from Maverick’s position to the manor gate, casting sympathetic glances his
way.
Catherine and the rest swiftly moved back a few yards.
The third–generation heirs instinctively followed Catherine’s lead, stepping back as well.
In no time, only Maverick was left standing alone in the Quintana Manor’s reception square.
Glancing around, Maverick chuckled and said, “Robin, we haven’t even begun, and you’re already causing such a stir. Are you planning to duel with me for 300 rounds?
Robin replied with a calm smile, “Td rather avoid damaging the manor’s finely carved golden gate!”
“Nonsense! Let’s get this going! Maverick said impatiently, resuming his stance, throwing a punch through
the air as he charged toward Robin
Kimberly watched Maverick’s swilt movements, jumping up excitedly and exclaiming. “Mr. Maverick
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The crowd of third–generation heirs and manor staff erupted in cheers, applauding his skill.
Noticing Kimberly’s enthusiasm, Catherine remarked, “Why are you so thrilled? Maverick’s flashy moves. won’t last long!”
Kimberly pouted and glanced toward Catherine. “Catherine, are you biased against Maverick? Just look at his fierce stance–how could you call that flashy moves?”
Wendy nodded in agreement. “Though I may not be at the top of martial arts expert myself, he’s certainly
he best among us in this generation.
“Robin is close to his age, so even if Robin’s skilled, they should be fairly matched, right?”
Zayn scoffed. “That’s only on the surface. You’ll soon witness a harsh reality”
Trent smiled with intrigue. “Reality is merciless! Its harshness often strikes when you least expect it.
“Until we see the outcome, all this guessing is just wishful thinking.”
As those words faded, Maverick’s figure had already closed in on Robin, delivering a fierce iron–fisted strike.
However, Robin remained motionless.
Just as Maverick’s fist was about to make contact, Robin shifted slightly to the side.
In an almost magical turn, Maverick’s fist narrowly missed him by the slimmest of margins!
Too weak give it another shot!” Robin shook his head.
Maverick froze in shock.
What was happening? I had been so close to landing a blow. How did I miss at the final second?
Then came a second punch, a third punch!
Still, no success.
Growing furious, Maverick shouted, “Are you planning to keep dodging? Face me and tight head–on!”
“Alright, as you wish, let’s finish this!” Robin’s voice echoed, and in the blink of an eye, a figure darted across the square.
With a soft thud, the Quintana Manor was plunged into silence.
The highly anticipated, intense battle between Robin and Maverick never materialized.
From start to finish, it was nowhere to be seen.
What happened instead was Maverick hopping around like a monkey for a brief moment, and then it was
over
Everyone turned their attention to the center of the reception square.
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Beneath the midday sun, only Robin remained standing, poised and calm.
There was no trace of Maverick.
“Where did Maverick go? Kimberly tiptoed around, searching for him.
Wendy also scanned the area, saying, “Hmm? He was right here on the square just a moment ago.”
Jethro, observing from the sidelines, was even more batlled. “What is this kid up to? Where did he. disappear to
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Chapter 682 The Ending Is Always So Disappointing
The reception square of Quintana Manor was calm.
It felt as though no event had ever taken place here.
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The sun shone gently in the afternoon, while a soft breeze carried the fragrance of blooming flowers.
Everything felt slow and relaxed, with a comforting warmth in the air.
urrounded by lush hills and clear waters, the pavilions and towers stood gracefully.
It resembled a graceful and sophisticated beauty, resting in a garden pavilion, bathed in the sunlight.
Holding a cup of strong and slightly bitter coffee, slowly savoring the fleeting moments.
A group of birds suddenly took flight, disrupting the peaceful scene.
Looking up.
In those eyes, clear and sharp through the layers of time’s dust, there was no past, no future, no regrets, no pain.
Only the vast stretch of time and space, flows onward like a gentle stream.
After a brief spell of dazed confusion, everyone in the manor’s reception square gradually snapped out of
their trance.
Jack turned to Jethro, who still appeared confused. “He should be outside the gate.”
“Outside the manor’s gate?” Jethro quickly estimated the spot where Maverick had been standing earlier. about 65 feet from the entrance.
Gavin glanced toward the gate. “It’s probably farther, at least another 30 feet beyond it!”
“Ninety–five feet!” Jethro exclaimed, staring in shock at Robin under the sunlight. He hurried toward the
The group followed him to the manor’s entrance, but still couldn’t spot Maverick anywhere.
“Where did Maverick disappear to? Kimberly looked around, muttering to herself.
Wendy also scanned the area with a puzzled expression.
“Could it be? Even if my brother is weak, there’s no way Robin could
the furt
ave sent him flying 95 feet with just
Catherine chuckled, pointing to a patch of flowers about 50 feet away in front of the gate. “Take a look. your brother’s over there, playing in the flower bed
The shout immediately drew everyone’s attention, and all eyes turned in that direction.
“Of my gosh!” Kimberly exclaimed, jumping up with excitement, pointing at the swaying flowers.
In the vibrant rose garden, Maverick was struggling to push himself up.
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Trent smiled and remarked, “This is the harsh reality.
“Now you all see why General Ramsey had the manor gate opened.
“He was worried that if he took action, the gate would be damaged.
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“Just think, if the gate hadn’t opened, both Maverick and the golden gate would have been ruined.”
Catherine laughed. “Such arrogance, seeking humiliation! This is getting interesting now, no more running after Robin for a challenge.
Time and time again, he has refrained from embarrassing you, yet you still think he’s afraid of you. This person has never experienced a setback!”
Wendy looked around cautiously and whispered, “Catherine, can you go easy on my brother? He’s just overly competitive, he doesn’t realize there are so many martial arts experts out there.”
Catherine scoffed. “A little setback now is nothing. If, in the future, he’s not in the Quintana Residence and faces other martial arts experts from the outside world, he would have been crippled today.
“Robin has shown mercy! He had the gates of the manor opened to show his generosity.
“Just imagine if Maverick had crashed into the golden gate–his bones would have broken for sure!”
Wendy turned to look at Robin standing in the sunlight, feeling a rush of excitement.
Yes, Catherine was right. My brother is just a frog in a well!
Thinking back on how arrogant he was before, always provoking others but never landing a single blow on Robin.
The moment Robin made a move, he took off running. How embarrassing!
Thinking quickly, Wendy rushed over to the flower bushes, calling out, “Come out!”
Maverick spotted a group of people approaching him, his face turning red, and he immediately ducked into the bushes.
Wendy gave him a light push, saying, “Stop hiding and come out!”
Maverick still wouldn’t reveal his face, feeling mortified. “Wendy, what are you doing? Tell them to go away and leave me alone for a bit!”
But Wendy was persistent, giving him another shove. “You were so fired up earlier like you were ona high, and now you want to hide away?”
“Wendy, please show some mercy. I lost. Let me rest for a bit,” Maverick pleaded, feeling helpless.
Furing, Wendy shot him a sharp look. “What rest do you need? Before the contest, you were all puffed up. ready to fight. Now that you’ve lost, you’re hiding like an ostrich.
You can only handle winning, not losing. I have no respect for you!
“Get up now! If you don’t, I’ll tell Grandpa everything that happened today.”
Trent chuckled. “The sun’s too harsh. Let him stay hidden for a bit. Being like an ostrich is the easiest.
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Zayn sighed, “Maverick, if you lose, just sulk a bit. It’s kind of awkward to stay here like this.”
Kimberly shook her head without hesitation. “Why is it that all the pretty moments are just illusions? The ending is always so disappointing! Maverick, you look awful like this.”
Maverick finally decided, pulled his face out of the flowers, and, gritting his teeth, pointed at them. “You’r just enjoying my misfortune, aren’t you? Waiting for the chance to kick me while I’m down?
Fine, in a few years, I’ll definitely show you.
Kimberly rolled her eyes and interrupted, “Sure, in a few years, you’ll still never be able to beat General Ramsey.
“Enough already! There are some people you’ll never be able to match, no matter how long you live!”
Eithan pulled Kimberly to the side, saying, “Don’t push his buttons. He’s probably feeling really frustrated right now and might go crazy!”
Maverick’s face turned red with fury as he pointed at Eithan, Kimberly, and the others. “Fine, fine, you’re all mocking me now, just wait! Each one of you will get what’s coming to you!”
Jethro’s expression darkened, and he scolded, “Now you understand your own limitations? Go apologize to General Ramsey right now!
“Now you see how someone your age managed to get to where they are!
“You can’t even withstand one move from General Ramsey, yet you still act so arrogantly. Go over there and apologize!
“Your grandpa once said, losing isn’t the problem, but being unable to accept defeat is.”
Maverick retorted, “Who said I can’t accept defeat? I’m still going to compete in the international military martial tournament next month.
Jethro scoffed, “Is that something you can just decide? If you can’t even pass General Ramsey, do you really think you’re ready for the international tournament?”
Maverick gritted his teeth, then quickly walked over to Robin and bowed deeply. Im sorry, General Ramsey. I was just talking nonsense earlier and making wild assumptions. I truly apologize!
“But I still can’t accept it. One day, I’ll challenge you again!”
Robin flicked his sleeve and said, “Alright, we’ll see about that.”
Without warning, Maverick jumped up and threw a punch at Robin.
The punch came out of nowhere, fast, and precise.
Even the most skilled martial arts experts would struggle to dodge his sudden, forceful strike if they weren’t prepared.
Everyone gasped in surprise.
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Maverick abruptly made a surprise attack, leaving everyone at the scene in shock.
Seeing this, Jethro’s face turned pale with rage.
This fool actually had the audacity to ambush General Ramsey!
But before he could intervene, Maverick’s entire body suddenly leaped into the air.
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We flew a great distance, crashing headfirst into the artificial lake 30 feet from the Quintana Manor.
A loud “bang” echoed.
A massive splash broke the stillness of the artificial lake.
It took Maverick some time to emerge from the water.
He gasped for air.
Mud, sand, and fish swirled in the air, splashing everywhere with the force of the water.
D*mn it!
This attack is incredibly strong!
I couldn’t even pull off a sneak attack.
At that moment, Jethro marched to the lake’s edge, his face darkened with anger. He pointed at Maverick. and yelled, “You br t! How could you do something so disgraceful?
“You apologize with your words but resort to underhanded tricks! Who taught you these lowly methods?”
Maverick lowered his head and replied, “Grandpa taught me!”
“What… “Jethro was at a loss for words, unable to continue scolding him.
Still not convinced, Maverick argued, “Grandpa told me that in battle, any tactic is fair. The winner in the end is the true victor, and survival is what matters most!
“So, I remembered the saying all is fair in war‘ and decided to ambush him. I wanted to test if he could handle my attack!
“If he can, then he really is skilled!”
Hearing this, Jethro let out an angry laugh, “Haha, and now, what’s the result?”
Maverick replied confidently. “It’s clear now that I’m not as good as him! But I still can’t accept it!”
Jethro forced a smile at Robin and said, “General Ramsey, please forgive this embarrassment.”
He then kicked Maverick’s shoulder. “Today, I am hosting the Eight Kings Gathering, and you’re making a fool of yourself. Get lost!”
Maverick shook off the water from his body, climbed out of the lake in three quick steps, and hurried to Robin, bowing deeply once again.
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“General Ramsey, starting tomorrow, I’ve decided to train with you at the Brighton Isbane Summit
military base. I’ll also take part in the international military martial tournament!”
Robin looked at the soaking–wet Maverick, smiled coolly and said, “There will be an assessment. Only those who pass in the first ten days before the international military martial tournament will be allowed to compete with me!”
Maverick lifted his head with pride. “Of course, I will definitely stand out!”
Catherine quickly stepped forward and remarked, “I want to join too!”
Robin glanced at both Catherine and Maverick, then nodded, “Alright, as per the procedure, anyone who wants to participate, report yourself.”
He turned to Jethro and added, “General Quintana, let’s discuss official matters.”
Jethro snapped out of his daze and said, “My apologies. Let’s go.
“General Ramsey, I invited you today to discuss the international military martial tournament, but things have turned out so unpleasantly. Please forgive me.
“Once we’re done with business, let’s have a drink.
“I’ll bring out the top–quality wine I’ve been saving for years for everyone to enjoy.”
Jack laughed loudly. “It’s not every day you get such a great opportunity.
“Jethro, I think we should have more gatherings like this.
“Alright, let’s go.”
Jethro, Jack, and Gavin walked with Robin toward the northwest meeting pavilion.
The third–generation heirs of the Royal Houses were left behind, feeling momentarily confused.
Robin, who was around their age, walked alongside their elders with ease.
A look of complexity flashed in everyone’s eyes.
Wendy stared at them blankly for a moment, then whispered to Catherine, “Catherine, your judgment was right.
“At such a young age, Robin has accomplished so much, far surpassing Maverick and the others by a wide margin.
“People like my brother and the others, who stay in the Royal Houses, believe they are already quite impressive.
“But in front of Robin, nothing matters. Ah, people really shouldn’t be compared.
Catherine pulled her gaze away from Robin’s back, lifting her head with pride. “Of course, my judgment is
neyer wrong.
Wendy, noticing her confident expression, gave her a playful pat on the backside. She said, “Look at you getting all smug! He might not even care about you.”
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The smile on Catherine’s face immediately disappeared.
She sighed softly and muttered, “It seems… it seems like he’s always so indifferent to me.”
Wendy smiled and said, “I was only teasing. Keep going, Catherine! You’ll make it.”
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Catherine returned the smile. “I just enjoy hearing you say those things. Even if they’re not entirely true, I’d rather believe they are.
“People should embrace life more openly, What’s that saying again? I’ll bet my youth on tomorrow, whatever it may bring.”
Wendy linked arms with her and smiled, saying, ‘Come on, let’s head over to the manor, We’ve recently. added fun activities like horseback riding and boating”
The meeting pavilion in the northwest of Quintana Manor is encircled by dense bamboo groves, giving it a dignified air.
Thirty feet outside the meeting pavilion, two sentry posts were set up.
These sentry posts were fully armed members of the Royal Houses, all dressed in complete armor.
Several elevated positions around the meeting pavilion were equipped with lookout towers and sniper posts.
The heightened security was due to the meeting pavilion being a key location for hosting distinguished visitors and high–ranking officials of the Quintana Residence.
In the elegant reception room on the second floor of the meeting pavilion, Jethro passed the documents to Robin.
He said, “General Ramsey, please review these. These are the records and data from the Special Operations Military Region’s team in international military martial tournaments over the last 20 years.
“Unfortunately, our team has never placed in the top three during this time.
“As a result, our military’s standing in international military martial tournaments has greatly diminished, and we’ve been in a state of decline for these years.
“The high–ranking military officials have decided that you will lead the team this time, following astrong recommendation from General Hunter.
“The higher–ups attach great importance to this international military competition. The reason for bringing you in to discuss the arrangements is to ensure that our external liaison personnel can coordinate more effectively, guaranteeing the best possible outcome for the competition.”
Robin quickly reviewed the data and information given by Jethro before setting it aside.
Jethro raised an eyebrow and asked, “General Ramsey, don’t you want to go over these details?”
Robin nodded. “There’s no need. The data is outdated, and even if our opponents had strong records before, a lot can change in three years.
“Just like us, the team lineup changes every time we compete, so the data from previous years isn’t very
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useful.
“Even if we analyze past opponents in detail, it doesn’t ensure we’ll succeed this time.”
Jethro looked at him and asked, “General Ramsey, do you feel confident?
“Let’s discuss it. Given your current understanding of the tournament, how confident are you in securing a top–three finish?
The higher–ups have set the goal for us to place in the top three.
this ranking hard to achieve?”
Robin paused for a moment and remarked, “I’ve never focused on aiming for the top three when leading a
team.
“What?” Jethro frowned. “Are you saying you have no confidence now?”
Robin shook his head. “What I mean is, I only focus on first place. I don’t concern myself with any other rankings.”
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Jethro was stunned by what Robin Ramsey said.
He furrowed his brow, staring intently at Robin as he asked. ‘General Ramsey, do you really mean that?”
Robin gave a firm nod, replying. Yes. I absolutely mean it.”
Jack chuckled, saying, “General Quintana, you might not be used to General Ramsey’s manner of speaking. He may sound bold, but he speaks the truth.
Just like when General Wilson and General Gavin faced him in battle–everyone thought his words were overconfident..
“But that really is the truth!
“As you saw today, the steps and outcomes before and after Mr. Maverick’s sparring match were identical. “When General Ramsey claims the team will be the first place, they undoubtedly become the first place! “This is what happens when there’s a vast difference in strength–a conversation where words hold unequal weight.
“When someone is incredibly strong, everything they say or do before proving it often makes regular people think it’s exaggerated or even makes others view them as arrogant.
“That’s exactly how you and I perceive Robin.
“At first, everyone believed that War Wolf’s defeat was inevitable.
“But in Robin’s hands, with less than a month of training, he astonishingly turned the situation around and led them to a comeback!”
Hearing this, Jethro’s eyes lit up with excitement.
“General Ramsey, General Grayson, it’s not that I doubt you, but for years, our organization’s teams have struggled in tournaments, never taking first place.
“We’ve felt a lot of pressure, and we truly want to go out there and teach those overconfident people from Autreynia, Sakurania, Rashea, and other countries a serious lesson.
“If General Ramsey can lead the team to victory this time, not only can we proudly stand before those arrogant opponents, but we’ll also uplift the spirit and reputation of our military.
“If General Ramsey is truly this confident, then our entire strategy for external relations will be adjusted to align with this goal.
“General Ramsey, you just need to focus on the training. I’ll handle all external affairs. Let’s aim for a successful cooperation this time!”
In the following days, Jethro, Robin, Jack, and the others divided the responsibilities, with some focusing on external relations and others on internal training for the tournament.
After the meeting, Jethro brought out a bottle of premium wine from his personal collection, and he, along with Jack, Gavin, and Robin, shared a celebratory drink together, enjoying the moment immensely.
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The gathering wrapped up at half–past three in the afternoon.
Robin stepped out of the meeting pavilion.
The manor, once lively that morning, had settled back into a peaceful calm.
The evening sun cast a soft glow, and a warm breeze drifted by.
With two senior police officers accompanying them. Robin and Gavin left Quintana Manor.
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Meanwhile, in the hallway of the northwest meeting pavilion, an elderly general in his seventies stood with his hands clasped behind him.
The golden rays of the setting sun illuminated his silver hair and face etched with the marks of time.
With a thoughtful gaze, his deep eyes followed Robin’s retreating figure..
This lean figure remained there for quite a while.
Bathed in the warm evening light, he stood tall and resolute, creating a scene of quiet strength and dignity.
“Dad, what are you looking at?” Jethro asked respectfully, stepping up beside the elderly general.
The man, now over 80, was General Casper Quintana, one of Draconia’s Eight Kings, known as Lord Quintana.
Casper continued to watch Robin’s retreating figure and said, “Jethro, you might not know him well. But Jack, you’re quite familiar with him.
“Take a good look at General Robin. Isn’t there something unique about his posture?
Seeing him reminds me of an old friend.”
A brief flicker of light appeared in Casper’s eyes as he spoke.
“So similar! I was just lost in thought for a moment, he murmured to himself.
“I was lost in thought, back to over 50 years ago, those fiery days when I fought alongside Dragon Lord on the battlefield.
“It’s such a shame. Dragon Lord has been gone for 20 years, with no word since then! I miss him deeply!”
Jethro took a deep breath and said. “Dad, that time is long past. Please don’t dwell on it, take care of yourself.
Casper raised his hand to silence his words.
“Jack, do you know anything about Robin?
Jack hesitated for a moment before replying, “General Casper, when I first met Robin at General Martin’s house, had the same impression as you.
“However, up until now, it’s just been a feeling. I haven’t been able to confirm if it’s true *
Casper nodded.
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He understood why Jack had left it at that. The reason was unspoken but clear.
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If Robin truly is Dragon Lord descendant, then before the truth of that era is uncovered, it could be fatal
for him.
He couldn’t bring himself to voice the thoughts in his mind.
Tunderstand.” Casper said, nodding before turning toward the attic room.
As he watched his father’s frail figure, a trace of bitterness flickered in Jethro’s eyes.
General Grayson, do you share the same feeling as my dad?” he asked.
Jack gave a small nod. “Yes, but so far, we can’t be completely certain.”
Jethro frowned, his gaze following Robin’s departing figure. “I understand. I hope it all unfolds as we hope.”
Exiting the Quintana Manor, Robin glanced at his watch and noted that it was nearly four in the afternoon. “General Brooks, head back to the Brighton Wolfsbane Summit military base first. Follow the original. schedule for all training activities, with evaluations set for one week from now.
“After the first round, where half of the trainees will be cut, I will personally oversee the assessment “Understood, Instructor Ramsey, I will take charge!” Gavin replied as he drove off.
Robin got into Ferell’s car and made his way to Brighton University.
He was scheduled to meet Joanna for dinner that evening.
Seeing Joanna again earlier at the Quintana Manor made him feel an unusual sense of familiarity with her.
His instincts suggested that there was some kind of unique bond between him and Joanna.
For two decades, he had roamed the world with Old Fred, surviving on violence and danger.
Robin had grown numb to any thoughts of his
past.
However, after meeting Marge and Joanna, the mother and daughter, on the high–speed train, Robin began to feel an odd sensation.
This feeling suggested that he was drawing nearer to uncovering the truth about his family background.
Throughout this time, a voice had been persistently beckoning him.
It stirred a powerful urge in him to uncover the truth about his origins.
He had always sensed that his past concealed a startling secret for the past two decades.
What had truly happened to him?
He was desperate to find out!
Forty minutes later, the car pulled into the parking lot of Brighton University.
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The evening glow entered the university, bathing this sacred land in its scholarly, subtle fragrance.
Before realizing it, one had already become one with this noble and pristine soil.
With every gesture, a sense of pride and aloofness naturally emerged.
Checking the time. Robin saw that there was still almost an hour before his dinner with Joanna, Brenda. and Marrisa.
He found a peaceful spot at the Brighton University and sat down.
As the evening breeze blew, Robin pulled out his phone and quietly played a simple game to kill time. Little did he know, his relaxed presence had turned into a charming sight on this tranquil campus. This scene caught the attention of many boys and girls, who couldn’t help but glance over. A tall woman in a long, flowing skirt watched Robin intently, a glint of mischief in her eyes. After a brief moment of thought, she began walking toward him with graceful steps. Just then, a sudden scream shattered the calm. You pervert, are you taking photos of me?”
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The loud scream caught the attention of several surprised and furious onlookers in this part of the
university.
Secretly taking photos? What a creepy person!
It was truly appalling to witness such vile actions, which angered both people and deities, in the sacred
space of a university.
Robin stayed focused on his phone, never glancing up.
Everything happening around him seemed completely irrelevant to him.
He didn’t even care about the so–called creepy photo incident.
“Hey, you! Why are you acting like you have nothing to do with this?” The girl shoved Robin and yelled angrily
Tve been watching you for a while. I just got here, and you were already snapping pictures of me! What’s wrong with you?”
Her voice became louder.
It wasn’t until the girl pushed him that Robin finally looked up.
It turned out the girl shouting about someone taking photos was actually talking about him!
This is unbelievable!
This world is way too strange.
You can get blamed for something without even doing anything, and even your sneezes might be pinned
on you
Here he is, just sitting and playing games, and now he’s being called a creepy guy taking photos.
Ferell moved forward and stood in front of the girl, blocking her. “What are you babbling about? General…
Robin raised his hand, signaling for him to back off.
He didn’t want to make a scene at Brighton University over such a minor issue.
Especially since it could involve Brenda and Joanna.
Since he hadn’t done anything wrong, he had no reason to be afraid of clearing things up in person
Additionally, it was understandable for girls to want to defend themselves.
As the girl yelled loudly, a crowd of students who had just finished their classes quickly gathered around.
Seeing more people surrounding them, the girl angrily shouted, “I’ve noticed you for a while now. From the moment 1 set foot at Brighton University, you’ve been following me and taking pictures!
I’m very beautiful, so it’s normal for people to notice me wherever I go!
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“You can look at me, admire me, but I can’t stand it when you secretly take pictures behind my back!
“You pervert! Tell me, what class and grade are you in? I’ll report you to the campus security!”
The group of students stared in surprise at the handsome and graceful Robin, standing in the breeze of the setting sun.
This charming guy doesn’t really seem like the type to be secretly taking photos, does he?
But the girl also seemed to have a good presence. She was so upset and shouting so loudly. She couldn’t possibly be making this up, could she?
Who would waste their time saying such things?
Unless there was something wrong with their mind.
The crowd seemed more inclined to believe the girl’s words.
Creepy photo incidents happen frequently, and today it seemed like there were even more of them!
In this increasingly disorderly world, anything can happen.
People with twisted minds and strange ideas are popping up like mushrooms after a storm.
Superiors having affairs with subordinates, father–in–law and daughter–in–law having secret relationships.
With wealth. free time, and influence, what can’t they do?
They claim: Play with people’s emotions!
What were once shameless, immoral, and depraved actions are now presented by so–called cultured individuals.
They call it seeking a higher artistic life.
In this era where capital flows unchecked, ugliness, decay, and vulgarity are everywhere!
As long as you can gain fame, make money, benefit yourself, or fulfill your desires, anything is possible!
Wicked, shameless, and unscrupulous reasoning has become the key for some people to climb to the top
of life.
Because in this world, nothing is out of reach!
The handsome man before them is no different!
“Call the police and have him arrested, expose this creepy guy online!”
“This vile behavior cannot go unpunished!”
In an instant, Robin became the center of public condemnation as a creepy man. As the crowd pointed fingers at him, a cunning smile appeared in the girl’s eyes.
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Robin hesitated for a moment, allowing the onlookers to voice their opinions, before calmly asking. “Do you have proof that I’m taking pictures of you?”
The girl held her arms across her chest defensively, saying. If you didn’t take any pictures of me, then why are you still showing up beside me? I’ve been watching you for a while! You’ve been secretly snapping pictures of my rear and legs behind my back!
“Everyone, take a look at how creepy he is! This isn’t the first time you’ve followed me around the campus.
“On top of that, you even went to my dorm’s downstairs!
m so attractive, why are you stalking me and not taking pictures of me? What’s your deal?”
Robin glanced up at the girl standing in front of him, his face showing no emotion.
A soft beam of sunset light filtered through the trees, casting golden flecks across his striking face.
His eyes were calm and profound, filled with poetry and distance.
Some of the girls nearby nearly gasped in awe.
Is it possible for someone to be this handsome and captivating in this world?
Even the girl who had wrongly accused Robin of taking pictures was left momentarily speechless.
Robin shot her a cold glance. “To put it simply, I have no interest in someone like you, so why would I waste my time taking pictures?”
The girl, seething with anger, retorted, “You did take pictures of me! And you’ve followed me around multiple times
The noise attracted the attention of the campus patrol officers.
They walked over, glancing between Robin and the girl. “What’s happening here?”
The girl hurriedly spoke up, “Officer, I’m a graduate student from the Law Department at Brighton Public Relations University next door. My name is Wren Clarke.
This afternoon, I was at the library at Brighton University looking for some materials. As I passed by here, I noticed him secretly taking pictures of me, so I confronted him, but he denied it!”
Secretly taking pictures?
Clearly, this was a shameful and inappropriate act
After hearing the girl’s complaint, the officers glared at Robin with anger.
“How could you, a young man, take pictures of a girl? Delete those photos and come with us to the police station right now!”
Ferell stepped forward “Officers, come here, I need to speak with you privately
“What’s going on? the officer asked, clearly annoyed.
Ferell coldly responded, handing his military officer ID to the two officers. “It’s about the situation here!
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Robin hesitated for a moment, allowing the onlookers to voice their opinions, before calmly asking. “Do you have proof that I’m taking pictures of you?”
The girl held her arms across her chest defensively, saying, “If you didn’t take any pictures of me, then why are you still showing up beside me? I’ve been watching you for a while! You’ve been secretly snapping pictures of my rear and legs behind my back!
“Everyone, take a look at how creepy he is! This isn’t the first time you’ve followed me around the campus.
“On top of that, you even went to my dorm’s downstairs!
in so attractive, why are you stalking me and not taking pictures of me? What’s your deal?”
Robin glanced up at the girl standing in front of him, his face showing no emotion.
A soft beam of sunset light filtered through the trees, casting golden flecks across his striking face.
His eyes were calm and profound, filled with poetry and distance.
Some of the girls nearby nearly gasped in awe.
Is it possible for someone to be this handsome and captivating in this world?
Even the girl who had wrongly accused Robin of taking pictures was left momentarily speechless.
Robin shot her a cold glance. “To put it simply, I have no interest in someone like you, so why would I waste my time taking pictures?”
The girl, seething with anger, retorted, “You did take pictures of me! And you’ve followed me around multiple times…”
The noise attracted the attention of the campus patrol officers.
They walked over, glancing between Robin and the girl. “What’s happening here?”
The girl hurriedly spoke up. “Officer, I’m a graduate student from the Law Department at Brighton Public Relations University next door. My name is Wren Clarke.
This afternoon, I was at the library at Brighton University looking for some materials. As I passed by here, I noticed him secretly taking pictures of me, so I confronted him, but he denied it!”
Secretly taking pictures?
Clearly, this was a shameful and inappropriate act.
After hearing the girl’s complaint, the officers glared at Robin with anger.
“How could you, a young man, take pictures of a girl? Delete those photos and come with us to the police station right now!”
Ferell stopped forward. “Officers, come here, I need to speak with you privately
“What’s going on? the officer asked, clearly annoyed.
Ferell coldly responded, handling his “It’s about the situation here!”
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The two officers were surprised. “Colonel Ferell Lockwood from the Special Operations Military Region.”
Both officers were veterans, so they quickly led him aside to speak. “Hello, Colonel Lockwood, what’s happening here?”
Ferell gestured toward Robin in the crowd. “That man is the Major General of the Special Operations Military Region. General would never engage in something as low as taking secret pictures! He has important matters to attend to and doesn’t have time to waste here. This situation ends now.
“Also, General Ramsey’s identity is top secret!”
he two officers quickly grasped the situation and approached Robin, saying flatly, “Mr. Ramsey, could you show your phone to everyone? I’ll take care of this matter.”
At that moment. Brenda called. “Robin, where are you? Joanna told us to go to the Public Relations Hotel across from the Public Relations University next door, treating us to dinner. I’m on my way from the library now.
Robin checked the time. “Okay. I’ll wait for you at the school gate.”
Not wanting Brenda to witness the scene, he handed his phone to the officers, “Take a look for yourselves: Just verify that there’s no hidden photography. It’s understandable that this girl is cautious.”
Robin passed his phone to the officers.
The two officers scrolled through it a couple of times but found no photos of Wren and then showed the phone to her.
“Everyone, take a look. This is a misunderstanding. This man’s phone doesn’t have any pictures,” one. officer said, flipping through the phone’s pages in front of the crowd. “There’s nothing here.”
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The students crowded around Robin, eagerly peeking at the pictures on his phone that the police display
for everyone to see,
Nothing shows a single trace of the campus in the background and certainly no hint of Wren.
None of the scandalous shots she claimed no thighs, butt, or chest photos)
are anywhere to be found.
In fact, there isn’t even a hint of anything remotely inappropriate.
thighs, no behinds, nothing.
The angered students murmur in surprise.
Something so baseless had stirred up all this chaos?
Who could even come up with such an exaggerated accusation?
Two girls, stepping up to defend Robin, glare at Wren and say, “How could you just go around accusing people like that?
Yeah, we’ve all seen it about?
her
didn’t even have his camera open! Where’s the ‘secret photo you were talking
“Besides, we saw this guy here way before you showed up. He’s been gaming the whole time. Who’d have the time to take your picture? Stop flattering yourself! And don’t go around accusing people without reason, okay?”
A few other girls jump in to defend Wren, saying. “There are way too many creeps out there these days. and you hear about cases like this all the time. Being a little cautious isn’t a crime, is it?
“Now that things are clear, there’s no misunderstanding. So maybe you all could stop adding fuel to the fire?”
Some of the guys, not backing down, respond, “Cautious? Being cautious doesn’t mean you can just accuse someone like that!”
“She screamed and threw the blame on an innocent person. What was she thinking?”
“You need evidence for this kind of thing! You can’t spread rumors and slander just because you’re suspicious!”
“And who does she think she is, anyway, with her smug, self–absorbed attitude, assuming everyone out to get her? It’s ridiculous!”
The girls supporting Wren, now furious, snap back, “Girls need to stay on high alert; that’s the only cut down on creeps and peepers!”
The argument spirals, with each side taking shots at the other.
Robin just shakes his head at the scene, gesturing at the two police officers. “Let’s drop this, okay? There’s no point in dragging it on.”
The police officers respectfully hand Robin’s phone back, then turn to Wren sternly. “You owe Mr. Ramsey an apology
immediately!
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“And let’s clarify: this sort of thing can’t happen again.
“It’s right to be cautious and protect yourself, but you can’t just accuse someone without reason.
“Based on how you handled this, it seems you intentionally stirred up trouble.
“We’ll leave it at that since Mr. Ramsey isn’t pursuing it any further.”
With the crowd murmuring their disapproval, Wren reluctantly offered a quick apology. “Oh, maybe I made a mistake. Sorry about that, Mr. Ramsey. How about we exchange WhatsApp
Robin replied icily, “I don’t add strangers on WhatsApp.
Without another word, he turned and headed toward the campus gates with Ferell.
Watching Robin’s figure retreat against the sunset, Wren’s eyes flashed spitefully.
Suddenly, youthful and energetic Brenda ran over to Robin with a bright smile and happily linked arms
with him.
Right after. Joanna also walked up to join them.
The
group chatted and laughed as they made their way out of the Brighton University campus.
Brenda and Joanna, with their stunning beauty and charm, are more than Wren can bear to see. Her eyes narrow with jealousy.
Ignore me all you want. Just wait – I’ll ruin you,
Joanna led the group to a hotel across from Brighton Public Relations University. As they step inside. Robin’s phone rang. It’s a call from Luella.
“Mr. Ramsey, I have arrived in Draconia! I’m at the Grand Brighton Hotel now. Where are you? I’ve missed you!”
Robin replied, “I’m over at the Public Relations Hotel near Brighton University.”
Luella’s excitement was palpable. “Great! I’ll finish up some business and head right over to see you. Wait for me, okay?”
Before he can respond, the line clicks, ending the call.
That afternoon, Joanna reserved a private room. She used all the earnings from her latest software project to treat Robin, Brenda, and the others.
Just as they’re about to head to their reserved room, they run into Catherine, Kimberly, and Wendy
It’s a small world.
They’d spent the morning together at the Quintana Manor. Now, they were running into each other agam at a grand hotel that evening
With a cheerful smile. Catherine said, “Robin! We must be meant to meet! I was just wondering where you’d gone, and here you are! You know, after you wrapped up your business this afternoon, you just slipped off without even a goodbye
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Wendy and Kimberly exchanged pleasantries with her.
“Ms. McKay, I’m hosting a gathering for Mr. Ramsey and his family tonight. Why don’t you join us, too, if you don’t mind?”
But Robin, quick to interject, said, “Ms. Leif, no need to invite them. I’m sure they have other plans.”
Catherine, taken aback, responded, “Oh, we’re free, actually! I’d love to join, Ms. Leif.
Catherine, aren’t you busy? How could you possibly be free?” Robin pressed.
Catherine looked at Robin, puzzled. “We don’t have anything going on. I was just hanging out with Kimberly and Wendy because we were bored, so I decided to go out for fun.
“Even if we did have something, if Joanna invited us, we could always turn it down.
“It’s just so much fun when we’re all together!”
Robin shook his head.
Arguing with a woman who had this low emotional intelligence was pointless.
Wendy smirked, covering her mouth. “Catherine, we agreed to go shopping, buy a couple of outfits, and then come back for dinner. How could you say we don’t have anything to do?”
Before Catherine could respond, Kimberly tugged at her sleeve and whispered. “They’re having a family get–together. Why are you making a scene?”
Catherine froze briefly, then quickly said, “Oh, right. We do have something. I’ll come back later.”
Joanna smiled as she watched them leave.
She then led Robin, Brenda, and the others into Room 303.
At the same time, in Room 301 of the Public Relations Hotel, Wren and her best friend, Leila, discussed the incident they had secretly filmed in Bright
Laughing as she watched the video on Wren’s phone, Leila said, “Wren, do you have a thing for the handsome guy in the video?
“I really can’t believe you–using this kind of trick just to get his attention
“Aren’t you worried he’ll never forgive you for this?”
Wren scoffed. “So what if he doesn’t forgive me? His arrogance won’t last long-
“From the moment he humiliated me. I decided I would put this afternoon’s footage online, let the public dig into his life, and ruin his reputation.
To dying to see how badly he’ll fall
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Leila was taken aback by Wren’s words.
“Wren, don’t do something reckless!
“Posting fake claims online, especially this kind of baseless stuff, can cause serious trouble.
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Leila was taken aback by Wren’s words.
“Wren, don’t do something reckless!
“Posting fake claims online, especially this kind of baseless stuff, can cause serious trouble.
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“If you spread misinformation and it gets out of hand, people could get hurt, maybe even worse.
This could ruin someone’s life, Wren. It’s just wrong!
This
“Why keep pushing this over nothing?
“Besides, he didn’t even bother you; you started all this, so let it go.
“Forcing something that isn’t there won’t get you anywhere; maybe he even has a girlfriend already.
“Don’t stir up trouble just to end up hurting your own future.
“Aren’t you planning to go abroad for grad school? Listen to me, Wren, you don’t need this.”
Wren sneered.
Do you know what he was doing while he was sitting on the campus for an hour?
“He sat there on his phone, playing a game for almost an hour!
“He’s a clueless idiot who’s totally absorbed in his little virtual world, missing out on the real world around
him.
“So, I’ll post this; he probably won’t even notice.
“Leila, it’s not just about venting my anger.
“I want to boost my platform’s followers.
“If I post this ‘sneaky photo‘ incident, it’ll blow up, no doubt about it.
“Do you know what the public is like?
“The public mindset is really just a herd mentality, where everyone follows the crowd. At their core, they believe in pure justice–punishing the wicked and rewarding the good.
“As long as you play the victim, you’ll instantly have a whole bunch of self–righteous saints stepping up to speak for me.
“At that point, they will think of themselves as heroes, all standing up to support me!
“The whole society is already focused on the spycam incident.
“If bring it up as a personal experience, my fan base will skyrocket.
“Everyone will be outraged by the creepy guy.
“Once I stir up their emotions, I’ll be the ultimate winner, making a fortune.
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“When you do anything, you must learn to ride the wave and, more importantly, manipulate those foolish internet users–they’re my goldmine.
“Sympathy, the herd mentality, and only seeing things on the surface are their fatal weaknesses.”
Leila still didn’t understand. “Wren, you really shouldn’t do this. I just feel like it’s not right. What if you end up trapped in this? That could be a real mess.
“Even if he’s into gaming and doesn’t care much about online news, He must have some friends or family who’ll tell him about this. Won’t that just make things worse for you?”
ren laughed. “He won’t do that! When I told him he’d been filming me earlier, he just brushed it off and said he wouldn’t pursue it. A guy like that–kind–hearted and clueless–he won’t confront me, let alone blast me online.
“And if he does expose the truth, even better.
“It’ll just make my online hype even bigger, and my fan count will skyrocket.
“You know how online marketers work, right? They thrive on scandals and hot topics.
“Mastering that game means the online platforms turn into a goldmine in your hands.
“This? It’s called publicity.
“If you want to become an internet star, a famous person, you’ve got to know how to play the market!
“Market operations require strategy.
“This era is all about traffic. You’ll draw tons of traffic when you become the center of attention. And where there’s traffic, there’s money. Who cares about the truth?”
Leila shook her head. “But doing this, aren’t you ruining someone else’s life?”
“Ruining their life? That’s their problem!
“This is a world where only the strong are respected.
“What does ‘strong‘ mean? It’s about having a powerful mindset!
“If you have the strength in your thinking, enough wisdom, then this world is yours!”
Wren didn’t listen to her friend’s warnings. She immediately posted the so–called Robin spycam incident on the live–streaming platform.
In the video, she portrayed herself as a victim.
When the police arrived, she had no choice but to say they’d mistaken her for someone else.
The moment the video went live, the entire internet exploded.
Her live–streaming traffic quickly jumped from 20,000 to 50,000 fans!
Watching her fan count soar, Wren smiled.
“Leila, see? This is what I can do!
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“If you don’t understand how the online market works, you’ll never survive in this society. On the internet, you can say anything, accuse anyone!
“Even if I’m slandering him, who would know I’m hiding behind the screen? With this little bit of information. I’ve gained many more fans than before.
“I’m making real money. Slandering him, defaming him–what will he do about it?”
In less than five minutes, the image of the creepy guy from the Brighton University spycam incident spread like wildfire online.
the same time. Robin was having a nice meal with Joanna, Marge, Brenda, and Marissa. He hadn’t noticed what was circulating on the internet.
Then, an encrypted message came through from the dark web, telling him that the unpleasant incident from earlier was now online.
Robin couldn’t help but laugh in frustration.
“I didn’t want to ruin a girl’s life.
“But some people just want to dig their own graves.”
“Find out who’s behind this woman! She’s defaming me–she deserves to pay for it!”
Just after sending the message to the dark web, Catherine called.
“Robin, I just saw something trending on the internet. It says you secretly filmed a girl and calls you all sorts of creepy names. I didn’t know you had such a hobby.”
“Shut up!” Robin snapped, annoyed.
Catherine laughed. “Robin, I’m outside the Brighton Public Relations Hotel and coming up to find you,
“This is clearly an attempt to use you as a scapegoat for their own gain. They want to shame you and get traffic from it.”
Robin said, “This is what happens when you try to play stupid.”
On the other end of the phone, Catherine’s voice was cold. “Hmph! They want to insult you, defame you? I’ll make sure she pays for it today!”
Catherine, Kimberly, and Wendy hurried into the hotel as she spoke.
Wendy anxiously asked, “Mr. Ramsey, do you know what’s happening?”
“I know,” Robin gestured for them to sit.
Brenda and Joanna, hearing the news, immediately pulled out their phones.
Seeing the video of the incident between Robin and Wren earlier that afternoon already circulating online, they were furious..
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“Robin, this girl is too hateful!”
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Robin was furious after watching the video about the supposed spycam incident posted by Wren online. “How can she spread such nonsense?”
“Didn’t you handle this issue before, Robin?”
Robin frowned slightly. “We did. The school and police confirmed it was a baseless accusation, and she
dmitted to mistaken identity.
“I didn’t expect such behavior from a law master’s student. She clearly has no manners. What a waste of education.
“Robin, you should report this. It will greatly impact your reputation if you don’t.
“Look at the comments below–some are absolutely awful!”
Joanna frowned as well. “Mr. Ramsey, that girl’s actions are really unethical. We should contact her and try to minimize the negative impact.”
Kimberly shook her head. “I don’t understand. Why would she do this? She’s creating trouble for herself and others by spreading false information.”
Catherine snorted. “It’s the mentality of someone who bullies the weak.”
“Weak?” Wendy asked in surprise. “Are you calling Mr. Ramsey weak?”
Catherine chuckled. “Just like Yvette this morning at Quintana Manor. She thought she could bully others because she perceived them as weak.”
“Yvette?” Wendy shot Catherine a look. “But you’re right.”
“People like them always try to hurt those they see as vulnerable.”
Kimberly looked at Robin, remembering his methods earlier at Quintana Manor. “If that girl sees Mr. Ramsey as weak, she’s sorely mistaken.”
Catherine was furious. “Robin, I’m going to kill her!”
Wendy paused. “Catherine, don’t talk about killing. She’s young. Let’s give her a chance.”
She turned to Robin. “Mr. Ramsey, how about I contact Maverick? He could contact the platform and have the post deleted immediately.”
Robin waved his hand. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll handle this myself.”
Just then, Luella arrived at the front of the Public Relations Hotel and called Robin.
“Robin, I saw the news online about you.
“I’ve known you for so long, but I didn’t know you liked taking these photos.
“You should have told me! I’ll let you take all the photos you want of me. Why go around secretly filming
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Robin’s head was starting
to hurt. “Luella, that’s fake news. I’m not some weirdo!”
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“Hahaha. Luella laughed. “I’m just teasing you, Robin.
“I know you well enough. If you wanted to, you could have the world’s top beauties pose for you. They’d be happy to do it.
“Stop it!” Robin shook his head. “Where are you now? I’m in room 303,”
After hanging up with Luella, Robin’s phone started ringing nonstop.
Shirley, Vera, Daphne, and others were calling one after another, all asking Robin what was going on.
Soon, even Freya, Talia, and the special forces military headquarters, who were training in Brighton’s Wolfsbane Summit, called to ask if he was the creepy man in the video who had filmed a girl’s butt and thighs.
The flood of calls made Robin’s head spin.
Five minutes later, the dark web sent over information about Wren.
Wren was a law master’s student at Brighton Public Relations University and the daughter of Kenneth’s lover, Marie Clarke.
Marie had been having an affair with Kenneth, the eldest son of the Lynches, before his wife, Meredith Ingram, passed away.
They had a daughter. Wren, who posted the video.
Because Marie was a second–tier actress, Steven had never allowed such a woman to marry into the family.
As a result, Marie was never able to enter the Lynches as a legitimate wife.
With Viola’s 80th birthday approaching, Kenneth hoped to use this opportunity to gain his mother’s approval and bring Marie and Wren into the Lynches.
After reading this, Robin couldn’t help but chuckle.
Things really were too coincidental. Just as he was preparing to resolve things with Jamie at the birthday party, it turned out that this troublemaking girl was also connected to the Lynches.
He’d take care of both issues at once.
Catherine noticed Robin’s silence and immediately contacted the Northern Intelligence Bureau of the Westeria Residence.
Soon, they confirmed Wren’s identity.
“Robin, that girl Wren is the daughter of Kenneth, the chairman of the Lynches’s son’s mistress.”
Robin interrupted, “I already know. Does the Westeria Residence have a department that deals with online pluform regulation? Have them remove all the videos and posts about this from the platforms.”
“Got it!” Catherine was pleased; this was the first time Robin had asked her to act.
“I’ll handle this trash right away.”
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“No need.” Robin stopped her. “Let it be for now.”
Marissa agreed. “Yes, Ms. McKay, let it go. She’s still young. We’ll give her a chance.”
“Alright. I hope she doesn’t keep digging her own grave.”
Catherine immediately called her father and ordered the Westeria Residence’s network monitoring agency to delete the false rumors posted by Wren.
After dinner, they all dispersed.
the following day, Robin’s phone buzzed right after he woke
- up.
“Robin, where are you? I’m at the Lynches. Help me!”
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What’s going on?
Robin quickly sat up. Could this be a trap since she’s attending Viola’s 80th birthday?
However, from outside reports, Viola’s 80th birthday was coming soon. Could Jamie be behind this?
Robin left the hotel and drove straight to the Lynches’s villa.
The Lynches estate was located in the eastern suburbs of Brighton’s Serene Summit, one of the wealthiest arcas in the city.
As one of Brighton’s five prominent families, the Lynches had been around for over a century, with many branches, and their assets were in the hundreds of billions. The media had already begun hyping up the grand event of Viola’s 80th birthday.
Robin checked his car’s internet, and the media was already heavily reporting on the Lynches’s upcoming birthday party.
Only the rich and powerful were invited, and the guest list included high–ranking officials, wealthy tycoons, and many influential socialites.
The birthday party hadn’t even started, but the media was already going out with coverage.
One particular piece of news caught Robin’s attention.
At Viola’s birthday party, they would also hold an engagement ceremony for Vera and Hendrix of the Northlorn Residence!
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“No need.” Robin stopped her. “Let it be for now.”
Marissa agreed. Yes, Ms. McKay, let it go. She’s still young. We’ll give her a chance.”
“Alright. I hope she doesn’t keep digging her own grave.
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Catherine immediately called her father and ordered the Westeria Residence’s network monitoring agency to delete the false rumors posted by Wren.
After dinner, they all dispersed.
The following day, Robin’s phone buzzed right after he woke up.
“Robin, where are you? I’m at the Lynches. Help me!”
Robin immediately returned the call, but it couldn’t be connected.
What’s going on?
Robin quickly sat up. Could this be a trap since she’s attending Viola’s 80th birthday?
However, from outside reports, Viola’s 80th birthday was coming soon. Could Jamie be behind this?
Robin left the hotel and drove straight to the Lynches’s villa.
The Lynches estate was located in the eastern suburbs of Brighton’s Serene Summit, one of the wealthiest areas in the city.
As one of Brighton’s five prominent families, the Lynches had been around for over a century. branches, and their assets were in the hundreds of billions. The media had already begun hyping up the grand event of Viola’s 80th birthday.
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Robin checked his car’s internet, and the media was already heavily reporting on the Lynches’s upcoming birthday party.
Only the rich and powerful were invited, and the guest list included high–ranking officials, wealthy tycoons, and many influential socialites.
The birthday party hadn’t even started, but the media was already going out with coverage.
One particular piece of news caught Robin’s attention.
At Viola’s birthday party, they would also hold an engagement ceremony for Vera and Hendrix of the
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As soon as Robin heard the news, he immediately understood why Vera had sent him a message asking for help
The Lynches were preparing to sell out their granddaughter in exchange for protecting Northlorn
Residence.
Everyone in Brighton’s elite circles knew Hendrix was a notorious playboy.
ast time, at the Elysian Springs Lodge, he had offended Robin, and Robin had given him a lesson he wouldn’t forget.
Northlom Residence had decided to settle him down by making him marry, hoping to curb his rebellious
ways.
When the Lynches learned about this, they immediately started thinking about using it to their advantage. No wonder Viola had suddenly invited Vera to the celebration for her 80th birthday.
A few days ago. Viola had sent a letter to Vera.
At first, they thought Viola was trying to see her long–lost granddaughter before she passed away.
But now, the invitation seemed to have an entirely different purpose–to arrange a marriage between Vera and that spoiled young man.
It was clear now that the rumors about the Lynches being nothing more than an empty shell were true.
The Lynches three generations of granddaughters and grandsons were decent–looking. Still, none could compare to the beauty of Vera.
She was the most outstanding woman in the Lynches‘ history.
Apart from Jamie, no one in the Lynches had seen Vera.
However, she had made numerous public appearances at major events, like the Silva Group’s IPO press conference and significant national charity activities.
When Viola saw videos and photos of Vera, she used her as a pawn to save the struggling Lynch Group. In recent years, the head of the Lynches, Steven, had been bedridden for a long time. Rumors even’said that he was now mentally incapacitated and no longer capable of managing the family business.
The responsibility had fallen to Steven’s eldest son, Kenneth. Still, he had a strained relationship with his mother and rarely dealt with the family’s affairs.
The Lynches have taken a massive hit over the years, and though they still look strong on the surface, it’s
all a facade.
In reality, the Lynches are nothing more than an empty shell.
Back when Steven was still healthy, Lynch Group was mighty.
The family’s business empire spanned real estate, healthcare, railways, aviation, and shipping.
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It was a massive conglomerate with influence reaching all across Draconia.
For a time, they even held the top position among the five great families of the capital.
In those days, Lynch Group’s strength was truly remarkable.
After Steven fell ill, the family started to decline.
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Though the Lynches still held the title of one of the Five Great Families, it no longer shared the same influence as the others,
On top of everything, Kenneth and Viola have a tense relationship.
Outwardly, Kenneth holds the chairman position at the Lynch Group, but in reality, Viola pulls the strings..
Even though there are other branches in the Lynches, Viola has never considered handing over the chairman role to anyone else.
Her attachment to the corporation’s control stems from her favoritism towards her biological son, Kenneth.
The other descendants aren’t her own, so naturally, they haven’t earned her favor.
Over the years, Viola has done everything to win Kenneth over, hoping he’d return and lead the family again.
After years of struggle, she’s finally willing to put aside her stubbornness and compromise, even preparing to welcome Maric and her daughter into the Lynches.
However, she worries that it might quickly decline if she leaves this chaotic family business in Kenneth’s
hands.
Before her time is up, she’s planning to set everything in order so that Kenneth can inherit the family legacy.
If they could secure a marriage alliance with the Northlorn Residence, the Lynches would gain a powerful ally.
Kenneth’s management and business skills were all carefully nurtured by Steven back in the day.
With his capabilities, it would only be a matter of time before the Lynches reclaimed their top spot among the five great families.
This plan has been in Viola’s mind for a long time, and it is her final move to secure stability for the family. She’s determined to handle everything before her 80th birthday.
Half an hour later, Robin arrived at the Serene Summit Villa in the capital.
As the largest metropolis in Draconia, the capital has a population of over 20 million, where land is as valuable as gold..
The average price per square meter in the eastern suburbs is over 200,000.
And that’s nothing compared to the Lynches’s villa on Serene Summit.
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you approach the outer grounds of the Lynches villa, you’re greeted by the sight of a castle–like
mansion.
This sprawling 200,000–square–meter estate is like a bustling small town in itself.
The Lynches castle–style villa, worth a staggering 30 billion, could easily be mistaken for a massive commercial and entertainment complex.
With mountains, rivers, fitness facilities, and everything you could possibly need for living, dining, and leisure, it’s a testament to the Lynches’s former glory.
look a little closer, and the details tell a different story.
The villa’s exterior has grown dated, with signs of age on the façade.
Untrimmed weeds surround the grounds, evidence that upkeep has fallen by the wayside.
To the observant eye, it’s clear–the Lynches is no longer the powerhouse it once was.
But even a dying camel is still more significant than a horse.
Though the Lynches may decline, they still maintain the grandeur and scale fitting of an elite family in the capital.
Robin parked his car and began walking toward the central courtyard of the Lynch estate.
The grand entrance of the Lynches’s villa was already brightly decorated, with luxury cars filling the driveway.
One after another, wealthy families and prosperous merchants arrived, entering the Lynch estate to pay their respects
“Sir, may I see your invitation?” A security guard stopped Robin as he reached the entrance, reminding him that an invitation was required to enter such an exclusive event.
Fortunately, Catherine had invited him to the Lynches‘ birthday banquet last night.
A celebration of this scale? Of course, the Lynches wouldn’t dream of not inviting the eight royal families of the capital
The guard at the gate carefully inspected the invitation Robin handed over.
Robin looked unfamiliar, and the guard considered questioning him further.
But when he noticed it was a special VIP invitation–the kind reserved for guests from the royal families- he immediately allowed Robin to pass with polite deference.
As Robin stepped into the grand hall of the Lynce Mansion, a voice called out from behind him, stopping him in his tracks Wren shot him a cold look. “Who are you? Do you even have an invitation? This isn’t the place someone like you should be walking into.”
The guards hesitated, caught off guard. They recognized Wren, even though, in past years, the Lynches had never publicly acknowledged Kenneth’s daughter from his relationship with an actress.
This time, however, the matriarch had specifically invited Marie and her daughter, Wren, to the birthday banquet–a clear signal that she was prepared to welcome them into the Lynches fold.
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Wren’s sharp command instantly caught the attention of the guards and guests nearby. She demanded, “Why did let him in?” Acting as if she were already the hostess of the Lin estate, she questioned the security.
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The guard quickly explained, “Ms. Clarke, this gentleman has a special invitation from one of the royal families, so…
“A royal invitation?” Wren sized Robin up with skepticism. “How could he possibly have an invitation from one of the eight royal families?
To my knowledge, guests from the royal families attending a banquet like this would have parked their ats right in front of the villa doors! He drove himself and parked in the regular area.
“I suspect his invitation is fake!”
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Wren’s loud accusation drew the attention of everyone who had just stepped into Lynch Mansion.
They stopped in their tracks, pausing to watch.
“Someone tried to sneak into Mrs. Lynch’s celebration with a fake invitation from the Royal Houses?”
“That’s impossible!”
Who would dare to pull off something so audacious?”
“Anyone caught using a counterfeit invitation at Lynch Mansion would be thrown out without mercy!”
“And to think they faked an invitation from the Eight Great Royal Houses? That’s outrageous!”
The murmurs grew louder as guests privately discussed the woman making a scene. It turned out she was Wren, Kenneth Lynch’s illegitimate daughter, the second–generation head of the Lynches.
After Kenneth’s wife had passed away, he’d started a relationship with a B–list actress named Marie Clarke.. eventually having a daughter with her–Wren, the woman now speaking.
Many guests had already heard from the Lynches‘ inner circles that Viola intended to announce, in front of the family and guests at tonight’s birthday banquet, the formal inclusion of Marie and Wren into Lynch Mansion.
Though it hadn’t been made official yet, everyone understood the implications. Once Viola made the announcement, Marie and Wren’s status in the Lynches would skyrocket.
Marie would become the head of the Lynch family’s wife.
Wren would become the Lynches‘ highest–ranking young lady.
Naturally, none of the household staff would dare cross her.
With such a status, Wren’s words carried some weight.
Laurence Carr, the head of Lynch Mansion’s security, had no choice but to step forward and explain again.
“Ms. Clarke, please calm down. This gentleman’s invitation is indeed a valid VIP invitation from Westeria. Residence.
“The invitations sent for Mrs. Lynch’s birthday celebration by the Eight Great Royal Houses were custom- designed.
“Each invitation card from the Royal Houses has a solid gold core.
“Every Royal Houses VIP invitation card has a base value of at least $200,000.
“Each of the Eight Great Royal Houses was given live invitations, each engraved with an anti–counterfeit serial number.
“The VIP invitation this gentleman holds is from Westeria Residence, and it’s numbered 002.”
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At this point, Laurence lowered his voice slightly, continuing, “Ms. Clarke, I advise you to watch your
words.
“At this level, a careless comment could easily offend someone, especially someone from Westerial
Residence.
“Mishandling this could cause serious trouble, even requiring the family to pay a heavy price.
These things happen all too often. Please be cautious.”
You’re telling me to be cautious?” Wren pointed angrily at Laurence. “Who do you think you are? You’re just an old watchdog here, and yet you dare to lecture me?”
Over 50, Laurence hesitated, then managed an awkward smile.
“Ms. Clarke, you’re right–I am nothing more than an old watchdog here.
“But for the Lynches‘ sake, I still urge you to be more restrained.
“I mean no disrespect; I’m simply reminding you to exercise some restraint.
“When it comes to matters of family interest, we mustn’t act on personal impulse.
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“This isn’t the place to vent your emotions. This issue concerns the relationship between the Lynches and Westeria Residence.
“Please forgive my nagging…”
Seeing Laurence’s humble response, Wren grew even more arrogant, “Hmph! How could he possibly have a Royal Houses VIP invitation?
“Even if he does, it’s a fake!”
The other guests listened to Wren’s remarks and shook their heads with mocking smiles.
Wren’s outburst had already highlighted her lack of manners, standing out clearly to everyone observing. Laurence had explained the potential consequences, yet Wren continued acting unruly, reinforcing the impression of her upbringing.
Noticing the stares from those around her, Wren quickly added, “I have my reasons! Just yesterday, I caught him taking photos of me on the campus in Brighton! How could a creep like him have a rea Westeria Residence invitation? It must be fake! And if it’s not, he probably stole it!”
“Who’s causing such a scene here at Lynch Mansion?” An annoyed female voice called out from just outside the estate gates.
Everyone turned to look and saw a young woman, about 18 or 19, with a vibrant, sophisticated appearance, dressed in the latest fashion.
Walking beside her was another young woman around the same age, equally stunning and elegant, and a git of about 1 to 15, who wore a sweet smile and looked fresh and charmning.
The three of them were flanked by bodyguards as they approached Wren.
The speaker was Angela Lynch, Kenneth’s niece.
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She attended Oxnard University in Hawklore, and the younger girl by her side was her sister, Cerys Lynch.
The other woman, similar in age to Angela, was Jade Fitzgerald, Kenneth’s younger sister Sophie’s daughter.
Wren, not recognizing Angela, scowled at her reprimand. “And who are you? What right do you have to judge me?”
Angela stood tall. her voice icy. “Who am I? I’m Angela Lynch, the rightful first daughter of the Lynches!”
She glared at Wren. “Captain Carr has served our family for decades, and you have the nerve to call him a
tchdog? Are you out of your mind?”
Laurence quickly intervened. “Ms. Angela, this is all a misunderstanding! This… this is Ms. Clarke.”
Angela and Jade exchanged surprised looks.
Though they hadn’t met Wren, they knew who she was.
They’d already been displeased hearing that Viola intended to bring Marie and Wren into Lynch Mansion, and now encountering Wren in person only added to their frustration.
With disdain. Angela sneered, “I wondered who could be making such a scene in Lynch Mansion–turns out it’s someone who doesn’t even belong here!”
Though Wren was on the verge of officially joining the Lynch family, standing before Angela. Jade, and Cerys, who were truly raised within the family, she felt a twinge of insecurity.
“I suspect his invitation card is fake!” She said defensively.
“Fake?” Jade looked over at Robin, who exuded a noble and confident demeanor, then fixed Wren with a cold stare.
Jade’s father, Owen Fitzgerald, had a brother, Olivier Fitzgerald, who was the assistant steward of Northville Residence. Jade spoke with an air of authority. “Do you even understand what kind of power the Eight Great Royal Houses hold in Draconia? How dare you throw around baseless accusations against one of their family members?
“Anyone caught forging a Westeria Residence invitation faces a death sentence. Do you think anyone would risk it?
“If you keep running your mouth, I won’t hesitate to shut it for you. Do you realize you’re putting the Lynches at immense risk by talking like this?”
Angela’s gaze fell on Robin, and she was momentarily struck by the refined aura he carried.
“I apologize, sir. Please ignore such ignorant behavior. You’re welcome to go on ahead.”
Robin nodded politely, then casually asked, “Could you tell me where Vera might be?” The group froze, intrigued by how he might know Vera.
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