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Hansel’s words startled the flight attendant in the first–class cabin.
The identity of Eithan was incomparable to ordinary people. He came from a family of distinguished nobility.
He was the third generation of the Southmere Residence.
ovoking such a powerful figure could cost one their life.
Peggy’s close friend, Arielle Talbot, noticed the flight attendant’s shocked expression and sneered disdainfully.
Stepping past Hansel, she walked up to Robin and said with contempt, “Handsome, don’t blame me for not warning you.
“You’ve been rude time and time again, and my friend, Peggy, has tolerated you enough!
“Be smart and exchange seats with us for 20 thousand dollars.
“Otherwise, if Mr. Eithan finds out how you’ve bullied Peggy, you’ll regret even being alive when we reach Poinegreen!”
“D*mn!“Robin chuckled and shook his head. “Trash is everywhere, huh? Ferell, tell them to get
Jost”
Ferell stepped forward, blocking Hansel and Arielle.
“Forget Eithan–that piece of garbage. Even if Lord Southmere himself showed up today, he wouldn’t dare act recklessly!
“Shut your mouths and return to your seats immediately!”
Ferell’s cold, menacing tone made Hansel and Arielle shudder.
After a moment of stunned silence, Arielle suddenly burst out laughing.
“I’ve met braggarts before, but I’ve never seen someone so clueless!
“Do you think you have the right to speak about Lord Southmere so casually?
“The Shaws could execute you on the spot just for saying that!
“What a bunch of bumpkins!
“And you clearly have no idea who I am.
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“Do you know the Talbot Group from Poinegreen? Even Mr. Kieran pales before us. The Talbots could crush you with one finger!”
Hansel chimed in, pointing at Ferell. “Kid, did you hear that? You can’t afford to mess with anyone here!
“Be smart and give up the seats now, or-”
Before Hansel could finish, Ferell grabbed him by the collar and lifted him into the air. “Do you have a death wish?”
“How dare you lay hands on someone on a plane?” Arielle’s eyes widened in fury as she pointed at Ferell and Robin. “You violent thugs! Attendants, I demand to see the captain! These thugs need to be thrown off this flight!”
Ferell slapped Arielle, sending her sprawling to the ground. He then pointed at the flight attendant. “Bring your captain here!”
The attendant trembled but maintained a professional smile. “Sir, please don’t resort to violence. You’re already violating aviation safety regulations. If you don’t cooperate, we’ll have no choice but to remove you from the flight and hand you over to airport authorities.”
“Get the captain,” Ferell ordered icily.
The flight attendant smiled nervously. “Sir, I must insist you release Mr. Hansel. Otherwise, I’ll activate aviation safety measures immediately.”
Robin glanced at the attendant and said calmly, “Then go ahead and activate them.”
The flight attendant glanced at Robin and her heart skipped a beat.
With five years of experience as a cabin crew member, she had encountered many powerful figures.
From just a few moments of observation, she could usually gauge a person’s stature and identity with remarkable accuracy.
The young man before her exuded an extraordinary aura.
He was calm and composed, as if completely unfazed by the self–proclaimed importance of the people confronting him.
Even his companions radiated strength and confidence.
This was clearly no ordinary man.
To be so indifferent to the mention of Southmere’s most influential figures–just how powerful must he be?
Realizing this, the flight attendant immediately bowed to Robin with an apologetic tone.
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“Understood, Sir. Please remain calm. I will summon the captain right away”
As she left, Ferell roughly shoved Hansel back into his seat.
Clutching her reddened cheek, Arielle sobbed, “Peggy, I can’t swallow this humiliation! I’m calling my father right now!”
Peggy gently patted Arielle’s shoulder. “Arielle, you’re my best friend. I would never let you suffer such an insult.
hen the captain arrives, I’ll make sure he kicks these people off the plane!
“And if he can’t handle it, I’ll call Mr. Kieran airport to pick me up at the airport.
“If it comes to that, none of them will get away with this!”
Soon, the captain, Vernon, entered the first–class cabin accompanied by two air marshals and two flight attendants.
One of the attendants was Alison, Jonah’s niece.
She quickly tugged at Vernon’s sleeve. “Captain, I need to tell you something.”
Noticing her anxious expression, Vernon frowned. “Whatever it is, it’ll have to wait until this situation is resolved.”
Before Alison could respond, Peggy stepped forward with an air of superiority. “Hello, Captain!
“Look at what these thugs have done to my friend! I demand that you remove these dangerous individuals from the plane!
“Oh, by the way,” she added, pausing dramatically, “I should introduce myself.
“I’m Peggy Dutton from Southmere Dreamweaver Entertainment.
“I’m traveling to Poinegreen at the invitation of Draconia Go Association’s president, Benjamin, to serve as the ambassador for the Southmere tournament.
“And my boyfriend is Eithan of Southmere Residence.”
Vernon nodded politely at Peggy before turning to Ferell and Robin.
“Gentlemen,” he said firmly, “no matter the circumstances, resorting to violence is unacceptable. I need the three of you to accompany me to the security room.”
Peggy smirked, casting a disdainful glance at Robin and Jonah. “Captain, I want these thugs removed from the plane immediately. Their presence makes me feel unsafe!”
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Vernon nodded again. “Ms. Dutton, rest assured, I will handle this to your satisfaction?
He paused, then smiled faintly, “Oh, and by the way, I know Mr. Kieran of Southmere Residence quite well”
Peggy’s confidence soared, “That’s wonderful! Mr. Kieran is in Poinegreen. Perhaps we can have dinner together when we arrive?
“We’ll see, Vernon replied before turning to Robin. “You as well–come with us?
bin’s gaze remained indifferent as he replied coolly, “Your rank isn’t high enough to give me orders, Ferell, go with them and explain the situation. Oh, and Captain, if I can’t have a peaceful environment in first class, this airline might never fly again?
Vernon was momentarily taken aback.
He studied Robin closely and his instincts told him this was no empty threat.
“Very well,” Vernon conceded, shifting his attention to Ferell. “You, come with us. And you, he pointed at Hansel, “you’re coming too.”
Ferell and Hansel followed Vernon and his team to the security room.
Once inside, Vernon’s tone turned icy. “Sir, you used physical force. I need you to explain yourself.”
Ferell calmly handed over a set of credentials and said, “Captain, I suggest you resolve this matter quickly. If you delay Master Ramsey’s affairs, your rank won’t be enough to shield you. Even Southmere Residence won’t be able to bear the consequences.”
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The moment Vernon discovered Robin’s identity, his throat went dry with nervousness,
Thank goodness I hadn’t gone overboard earlier, otherwise, I’d be in serious trouble now,
After a brief moment of panic, Vernon immediately apologized. “My apologies, Sir! This was entirely our oversight, disturbing Master Ramsey’s rest. I will address this matter at once!”
yell gestured toward Hansel, who had just been escorted into the secure room. “These people in first class have severely disrupted Master Ramsey’s peace. I suggest you remove then all immediately!”
Without hesitation, Vernon replied, “Yes, Sir. I’ll take care of it right away!”
Hansel shot Ferell a smug glance but barely had time to speak before Vernon cut him off coldly. “You can leave now. There’s no need for explanations.”
Hansel was momentarily confused but soon seemed to catch Vernon’s drift. “Understood, Captain. Ms. Dutton asked me to pass on a message, she wants them kicked out of first–class immediately!”
“Let’s go,” Vernon said with a straight face. He headed toward first class with Ferell, two air marshals, and two flight attendants following closely behind.
Back in first class, Hansel arrogantly pointed at Robin and his companions before Vernon could say anything. “You better get out on your own! It’s going to be embarrassing when the air marshals drag you out!”
Peggy crossed her arms and sneered, “Listen up. Learn to compromise in life. Never provoke someone you can’t afford to offend!
“Who are you to fight with me?
“Captain, you’ve sorted things out, right? Now, get them out of here!
“Oh, and I just spoke with Eithan. He said he’s looking forward to meeting you at Poinegreen Airport.”
Vernon’s voice turned icy. “Ms. Dutton, we’ve already reviewed the situation here.
“Your behavior has severely disrupted the order of the first–class cabin.
“To protect the rights of other passengers and by aviation safety regulations, I must ask you to leaye first class immediately and move to economy.
“The flight is about to take off, so please move now.
“If you refuse we’ll have no choice but to remove you from this flight entirely”
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Peggy smirked at Robin, clearly misinterpreting Vernon’s words. “You heard him! The captain said you need to leave first class right now!”
However, one of the air marshals spoke up, “Ms. Dutton, the captain is asking you to leave first class!”
“What?” Peggy froze, thinking she’d misheard. “Captain, what… what do you mean?”
Vernon’s face remained emotionless as he looked at Peggy. “Ms. Dutton, you caused this disturbance. As such, we have reason to believe you may pose a potential safety risk.
“Please leave first class immediately. If you refuse, our security personnel will escort you off this flight.”
Peggy, Arielle, and Hansel were utterly stunned. None of them had anticipated such an outcome from Vernon.
After a brief silence, Peggy’s voice turned icy. “Didn’t you say you knew Mr. Kieran? Aren’t you afraid he’ll have something to say about this?”
Vernon replied without hesitation, “Ms. Dutton, I’m simply fulfilling my duties to protect the rights of all
passengers.
“Whatever Eithan thinks of me is none of your concern.”
Peggy’s anger flared. “None of my concern? I’m Eithan’s girlfriend! How dare you treat me like this?!”
“Ms. Dutton, stop causing a scene If you don’t comply, you’ll face the consequences.” Turning the air marshals, Vernon ordered, “Anyone who refuses to cooperate, remove them from the flight immediately!”
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Peggy had initially wanted to continue making a scene.
However, Eithan had already promised to pick her up at the airport, and she couldn’t afford to squander this precious opportunity.
If she delayed the endorsement shoot arranged by Benjamin, she wouldn’t be able to shoulder the consequences.
“Fine, fine, you just wait!” Peggy glared venomously at Vernon. “When we arrive at Poinegreen Airport, I expect you to explain yourself to Mr. Kieran!”
Vernon remained indifferent. “I don’t need to explain myself to anyone. Now, leave the first- class cabin immediately!”
After hesitating for a moment, Peggy reluctantly followed the flight attendant out, fuming all the way.
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Still cradling her swollen cheek, Arielle seethed with anger. “You … you’re all bullies!
“Do you have any idea how powerful the Talbots are in Poinegreen?
“When this plane lands, I’ll tell my father everything that happened here!”
“Ms. Talbot, you’re free to do so,” Vernon replied icily. “But let me warn you, if you don’t learn to show respect to your betters, your family might find themselves facing complete ruin.”
Ha! Like I care!” Arielle gritted her teeth and pointed a trembling finger at Robin. “I don’t care
o you are. Once we’re in Poinegreen, I’ll make sure you regret ever being born!”
Watching them leave, Jonah shook his head in exasperation.
Sigh. Would it hurt to be kind?
Why are there always people who cling to their petty sense of superiority to trample on others?
In the end, it’s not others who corner them–it’s their own arrogance that destroys them.
After Peggy, Arielle, Hansel, and the others left the first–class cabin, Vernon quickly approached Robin respectfully.
“Master Ramsey, I didn’t realize it was you aboard this flight. Please forgive my earlier disrespect.”
Robin waved his hand dismissively. “Enough. Leave now. I need to rest.”
“Yes, Master Ramsey!” Vernon responded reverently. “I assure you, no one will disturb you for the remainder of this flight.”
With that, Vernon instructed Alison and a flight attendant to remain in first class to attend to Robin. After reiterating his apologies and showing his utmost respect, he turned and left.
An hour and twenty minutes later, the plane landed at Poinegreen Airport.
As Robin, Ferell, and Jonah stepped out of the terminal, they heard an angry shout from behind.
“Stop right there!” Peggy and the others stormed up to Robin. “Mr. Kieran is on his way. If I. don’t destroy you today, I’m nothing but a coward!”
Arielle, still clutching her swollen cheek, gritted her teeth and chimed in, “You think you can just walk away after hitting me? Not a chance!”
She then waved to a middle–aged man, calling out loudly, “Dad! Over here!”
The man was none other than Salvatore Talbot, CEO of the Talbot Group.
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Flanked by seven or eight burly bodyguards, Salvatore marched toward Robin and his companions menacingly.
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At the same time, Kieran and Kimberly arrived at the airport entrance, accompanied by eight of the Shaw family’s bodyguards.
“Dad, it’s them!” Arielle clung to Salvatore’s arm with tears streaming down her face. “These three thugs hit me and even had Peggy thrown into economy class!”
Salvatore narrowed his eyes as he scrutinized Robin and the others. “You laid hands on my ughter? Don’t blame the Talbots for being ruthless then. Take them back and deal with them!”
Robin shook his head, his expression calm. “You’re quite confident, huh?”
“Confident?” Salvatore puffed out his chest arrogantly. “In Poinegreen, confidence is my middle name!”
Thud!
Before he could say another word, Ferell’s foot landed squarely on Salvatore’s shoulder, forcing the overweight man to his knees with a heavy thud.
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Ferell’s sudden strike shocked everyone.
The Talbots were a dominant force in Poinegreen.
They even ranked among the top five families in Southmere.
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Yet three outsiders dared to challenge the Talbots on their turf. Were they fearless or simply
urting death?
In an instant, a crowd gathered outside the airport terminal to watch the drama unfold.
Locals in Poinegreen knew the Talbots weren’t just influential socially but had deep ties to prominent martial society sects.
They were the sponsors of the Poison King Sect, the most notorious faction in the region.
The sect often handled the Talbots‘ dirty work.
Rumor had it that Poinegreen would feel the tremors if the Talbots were upset.
Arielle, after a brief moment of stunned disbelief, screamed furiously, “You scumbags! How dare you lay a hand on my father! You’re dead meat!”
She pointed to the Talbots‘ bodyguards. “What are you standing around for? Capture them and feed them to the dogs!”
At her command, the Talbots‘ bodyguards charged at Ferell, Robin, and Jonah.
The crowd instinctively backed away, convinced the three outsiders were doomed.
“Stop!”
A commanding voice rang out, halting the bodyguards.in their tracks.
Accompanied by two disciples, Benjamin, the president of the Draconia Go Association, strode forward. Eithan, Kimberly, and a team of bodyguards from the Shaws were with him.
“Mr. Shorts, Eithan, Kimberly, you’ve arrived just in time!”
Peggy cried out while pointing at Robin, Ferell, and Jonah as she ran toward Benjamin and Eithan.
“Eithan, Mr. Shorts, these three bullied me back at Harmonfield Airport!”
Hansel hurried over to Benjamin, his face filled with indignation. “Mr. Shorts, those b*st*rds disrespected Ms. Dutton and Ms. Talbot!
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Arielle chimed in in an upset manner, “Mr. Kieran, just look at them! They assaulted us and even attacked my father! We cannot let them get away with this!”
Salvatore, still supported by two bodyguards, glared at Robin’s group. “Do you even realize what you’ve done today? You’ve just made the worst mistake of your lives!
“I wanted to teach you a lesson, but now, I’ll make sure you die for this!”
then turned to Benjamin and Eithan respectfully. “Mr. Shorts, Mr. Kieran, please allow me to deal with these fools.”
However, Benjamin ignored him and instead pointed at Hansel. “Hansel, you can go home
now.”
“Mr. Shorts, but I haven’t finished coordinating the Southmere event … ” Hansel stammered.
Benjamin’s expression turned icy. “You don’t have to finish it.”
“What? Why, Mr. Shorts?”
Benjamin’s assistant said sternly, “You’re fired and you’re no longer Mr. Shorts‘ disciple from
now on.
Hansel went limp and dropped onto the floor. “Why? What did I do wrong?” He asked as he clung to Benjamin’s pants.
Benjamin’s assistant shoved him away coldly. “You offended someone you shouldn’t have. Leave now!”
Peggy was equally stunned. “Mr. Shorts, Mr. Hansel has been diligent in his work for the event and has treated me with utmost respect. He didn’t offend me.”
Benjamin sneered. “Offending you is irrelevant to the Go Association. What matters is that he offended Mr. Ramsey.”
He brushed past Peggy and Hansel and stopped in front of Robin. “Hello, Mr. Ramsey.”
Robin glanced at Peggy. “Is this the kind of trash the Go Association uses as an ambassador?”
The crowd was dumbfounded.
This guy just called Peggy trash. Wasn’t that a slap to Eithan’s face?
Peggy let out a sharp scream as if someone had stepped on her tail. “Eithan! He called me trash! Can you believe it? He called me trash!”
“That’s right,” Eithan said coldly, nodding slightly. “You are trash. Now get lost.”
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“What?” Peggy froze in disbelief. “Eithan, are you joking with me?”
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Kimberly shoved her aside. “Who’s joking with you? Get lost! Trash like you doesn’t deserve to be my brother’s girlfriend!
“We came here to warn you. We’ll destroy you if you dare spread any more lies about having a connection with the Shaws!”
Peggy’s face turned deathly pale. “Kimberly, what did I do wrong?”
What did you do wrong?” Kimberly sneered. “That’s not something you need to know. Now,
scram!”
Benjamin also pointed at Peggy disdainfully. “You can leave now. The Go Association will never sign another endorsement contract with you.”
Salvatore was utterly baffled by the scene unfolding before him, “Mr. Shorts, Mr. Kieran, Ms. Kimberly–what … what is going on? Clearly, they bullied Ms. Dutton and Arielle. Why are you siding with those people?”
“Shut up!” Eithan roared. “Salvatore, how dare you insult Master Ramsey? Kneel!”
Two of the Shaws‘ guards stepped forward and forced Salvatore to the ground with a swift kick.
Eithan and Kimberly moved closer to Robin. “Greetings, Master Ramsey!”
Eithan then gestured toward Salvatore. “How should we deal with this fool?”
Robin’s voice was icy. “By tomorrow, there should be no trace of the Talbots in Poinegreen.”
“I understand!” Eithan turned to the head of the Shaws‘ security team. “Dallas, he’s yours.”
Salvatore trembled uncontrollably in fear. “Mr. Kieran! Mr. Kieran! Spare me! What … what did I do wrong?”
“You offended someone you should never have offended,” Eithan replied coldly, staring down at Salvatore. “The Talbots can only blame their terrible luck.”
Without hesitation, the Shaws‘ guards dragged Salvatore and Arielle
away.
Peggy and Hansel were so terrified by what they saw that they collapsed to the ground.
They had never imagined they would provoke someone so fearsome.
Thinking back to their earlier boasts about destroying Robin, they realized how utterly foolish they had been.
How brainless am I to pull a stunt like that?
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Even the members of the Southmere Residence, as well as Benjamin, the president of the Draconia Go Association, treated this man with such reverence.
How could I, a mere actress, dare to challenge him?
I must be blinded by my fleeting success.
“Mr. Ramsey,” Benjamin said respectfully, “do you have a suitable candidate in mind to represent the Go Association in the Southmere region?”
bin initially intended to decline but then noticed Alison approaching from behind. Let that flight attendant give it a try.”
“Huh?” Alison blinked in confusion, unsure of Robin’s intentions. “Mr. Ramsey, what do you need me to do?”
Robin replied, “I’m making you the ambassador for the Go Association in the Southmere region.”
“Me? You want me to be the ambassador?” Alison was stunned.
“You’re not willing to do it?” Robin’s gaze turned cold as he looked at her. “Forget it then”
“No, no! I’m willing!” Alison quickly responded, her voice trembling with excitement. “Of course, I’m willing!”
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A sleek Mercedes–Benz van pulled up in front of Robin.
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Two men in blue uniforms quickly stepped out of the vehicle. “Mr. Ramsey, Ms. Dunn has arrived at a mysterious, luxurious villa in the mountains of Poinegreen,” one of them reported.
Eithan hesitated briefly before cautiously asking, “Master Ramsey, is there anything you need us to do during your visit to Southmere?”
o need.” Robin had already stepped into the car but paused and withdrew his foot.
He turned back to Benjamin and stared at him for a moment before asking, “Mr. Shorts, were you in charge of the Dragon Manor case twenty years ago?”
Benjamin stiffened in shock. He leaned closer and whispered, “Uh… that was a very long time ago…”
“You only need to answer yes or no,” Robin interrupted coldly.
“Yes,” Benjamin replied, bowing his head.
Robin nodded. “Stay in Poinegreen for the next few days. Once I’ve settled everything, I’ll participate in your tournament.”
Benjamin looked at Robin in silence for a moment. Finally, he said, “Understood, I’ll be waiting for your arrival.”
After giving Benjamin his instructions, Robin gestured to the two assassins from the dark web. He signaled them to accompany Jonah to the Dunn Group’s Southmere branch and handle internal personnel matters.
Just as Robin was about to get into the car, a voice called out from behind him.
“Mr. Ramsey …”
Robin turned toward the shadows in the left corner.
A frail woman dressed in tattered clothes and disheveled hair stepped hesitantly into view with a timid expression.
The two blue–clad guards immediately stepped forward, their movements sharp and defensive.
“Mr. Ramsey, it’s me, Piper,” the woman said, stepping forward cautiously.
Robin examined her closely.
Gone was the arrogant and self–absorbed demeanor she once exuded
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Now, Piper stood before him, timid and subdued, as if she had just escaped from a refugee
camp.
“Are you Piper?” Robin asked, scrutinizing her.
“Yes, Mr. Ramsey. I’ve been waiting here for hours. I know where they are,” Piper said anxiously, clutching at her torn clothing.
Robin nodded slightly. “You’ve been waiting for me?”
es, Mr. Ramsey. I want to go with you,” she said desperately.
Robin signaled to one of the men in blue, who retrieved a coat from the car and handed it to Piper. “Get in.”
Piper draped the coat over herself and followed Robin into the vehicle.
Inside the car, there was a long silence before she finally spoke.
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“Mr. Ramsey, I’ve been so wrong in the past … I’m sorry for everything I’ve done to you
Robin didn’t respond to her at all. After a pause, Piper continued, “If it weren’t for you saving me, I would have died back there…”
Robin glanced at her broken demeanor and sighed. “Let’s not dwell on the past. Live your life properly from now on.”
“I will, Mr. Ramsey. I was too eager for success, too blinded by ambition … After all the detours and hardships, I finally realized just how awful I was.
“I owe you an apology,” Piper said, her voice cracking as tears began to stream down her face.
The car was suffocatingly silent, broken only by Piper’s soft sobs and the relentless hum of the engine.
At a mysterious villa in the Poinegreen mountains.
Shirley stepped out of a car, accompanied by four elite members of the Dunn Group’s FR department. They followed Paxton and his team, stopping in front of a lavish villa.
She looked at the luxurious villa before her and asked warily, “Paxton, why did you bring me here? Didn’t you say Ms. Jenning was handling the engineering accident on–site?”
Paxton quickly explained, “Ms. Dunn, this is an administrative office for higher–level authorities…”
“An administrative office in the mountains?” Shirley eyed the expensive cars parked in the
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“Paxton, let me warn you. If you’re playing tricks on us, I won’t let you off!”
Suddenly, two men stepped up beside Shirley. “Enough talk! Move!”
Shirley noticed over a dozen strangers had emerged around them, encircling her and the four public relations staff.
“Paxton, what are you up to?”
Dropping the pretense, Paxton sighed in resignation. “Ms. Dunn, I’m truly sorry. I had no other choice.
“I lied to you. There are no accidents at the Southmere branch. Someone here just wants to
meet you.
“But don’t worry, Ms. Dunn. As long as you cooperate, I assure you they won’t harm you.”
Shirley’s face turned red with anger. “Paxton, you sc*mb*g! How dare you deceive me?
“Where are Ms. Jenning, the two directors, and Ms. Jenkinson?”
Paxton broke into a cold sweat. “Ms. Dunn, I’m sorry, but … you’ll find out soon enough.”
Shirley slapped Paxton hard across the face. “I trusted you, and you betrayed us! Just wait- won’t let you get away with this!”
“Move!” one of the men barked sharply before grabbing her arms.
“Let go of me! I’ll walk by myself!” Shirley struggled, shaking them off.
She shot a fierce glare at Paxton, then strode toward the villa’s hall with her four public relations staff.
Upon entering the hall, she was shocked to see Amber, Gisselle, and Naomi tied up on the sofas.
“Ms. Dunn! Why did you come?” Amber said bitterly, shaking her head.
She turned to Rosalie with rage. “Rosalie, you’re a monster! You actually tricked Ms. Dunn into coming here!
“Ms. Dunn has always treated you so kindly! How could you repay her kindness with such despicable betrayal?”
Shirley froze at the sight of Rosalie. “Rosalie? Why are you here? Were you lured here too?”
Tears streamed down Amber’s face. “Ms. Dunn, it’s not what you think! Rosalie and that.
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b*st*rd Liam set this trap to harm you! Lilian’s already dead–Rosalie killed her!”
“What?” Shirley nearly collapsed. “Rosalie killed Lilian?”
Rosalie sneered coldly. “That’s right, Ms. Dunn. I killed Lilian. Are you surprised? Hahaha!”
Shirley’s eyes darted to the pile of clothes and hair beside the sofa. Tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
Rosalie … how could you? Lilian was just a fresh grad! She’s so young.
“What happened? Rosalie, were you forced to do this?”
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“No, Ms. Dunn!” Liam stood up, laughing. “Rosalie acted entirely on her own. Tricking you here was her idea too.”
Only then did Shirley notice the two men seated across from her.
“Liam?”
Liam laughed heartily. “Ms. Dunn, it’s been a while. You’ve grown even more beautiful since the last time I saw you.
“Do you know? I dream about you every night. Hahaha…”
“Liam, what are you up to?” Shirley glared at him furiously. “How could you kill someone?”
Liam approached Shirley. “Ms. Dunn, don’t worry. As long as I’m here, no one will hurt you.”
“What is it you want?” Shirley demanded coldly.
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Liam shrugged and flicked his unruly hair.
His handsome face lit up with a polished, professional inile.
“Heh, Ms, Dunn, there’s no need to be afraid. I told you I wouldn’t harm you.
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“I have a friend who has admired you for quite some time. He had long heard of the famous diva of Harmonfield and is eager to meet you.”
Shirley’s eyes widened in fury. “Liam, you’re out of line. Do you think I’m some frivolous woman? Tell your despicable, filthy friends that the Dunns aren’t people to be trifled with!”
Liam burst into laughter. “Ms. Dunn, you’re as cool and commanding as ever. I truly admire that!
“Honestly, ever since I returned to Harmonfield three years ago, I’ve been intrigued by you.
“It’s not just because of your beauty but also because of your aloof and proud personality.
And, of course, the Dunn family’s empire has only sweetened the deal.
I fancy everything about you.
“Three years ago, at that banquet, I told you that if we joined forces, we could dominate Harmonfield and even become one of the top ten corporations in the nation.
“But you refused. Your vision was too narrow, far too small!
“I had no choice but to watch you from afar.
“Later, when we collaborated on developing the Eastvale District, that annoying Robin appeared and ruined my plans. He a pain the *ss!
“But I never back down. When I set my sights on something, I always succeed!”
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Shirley glanced coldly at the group of strange black–clad figures in the hall and demanded, “Liam, what are you planning?
“You’re an educated man–how could you stoop to such thuggish tactics?
“You dream of becoming a great entrepreneur, but greatness is achieved through genuine effort, not through underhanded methods like kidnapping and robbery!
“Even if that’s the case, what will you achieve by taking it? A bit of fame and money? You’ll still be as poor as a dog!
“Years of higher education, and extortion and deceit was what you’ve learned?”
Liam spread his hands. “So wha
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“My interpretation of that is that I’ve won as long as my achievements and success are acknowledged by the world
“No one cares about the dirt behind the scenes.
“So, Ms. Dunn, we brought you here not to harm you but to offer you a choice.
“Transfer all of your Dunn Group shares to me, unconditionally, and you’re free to go.
“I won’t interfere with whatever matters exist between you and my old friend. That’s between the two of you.”
Shirley snorted. “Keep dreaming! The Dunn Group was built from the ground up by my grandfather. No
one will take it from me!
“While the Dunns may disdain such lowly tactics, we will never hand over our family’s legacy to a selfish, scheming scoundrel like you!”
Liam chuckled. “Ms. Dunn, there’s no need to be so resolute.
“Since we invited you here, we’ve made all the preparations to ensure your cooperation.
“We’ve assembled a management team ready to take over the Dunn Group and integrate seamlessly into its operations.”
Shirley’s voice was icy. “I will never surrender the Dunn Group to scum like you!”
Liam stepped closer, reaching out to brush a lock of her disheveled hair into place.
Shirley shoved him away. “Get lost!”
Liam laughed softly. “Ms. Dunn, you’re as fiery as ever. Even your anger is captivating.
“Shirley, I swear, I genuinely care about you.
Don’t be so stubborn, alright? Trust me–this will benefit both you and your employees.”
Shirley’s glare was unyielding. “And if I refuse?”
Liam’s gaze shifted to Rosalie. “If you insist on being obstinate… Rosalie, why don’t you explain what will happen to her if she doesn’t agree?”
Rosalie’s expression turned cold and menacing as she addressed Shirley. “If you refuse, we’ll eliminate your staff one by one until you comply.”
She gestured toward a pile of discarded clothes and hair. “They’ll end up just like Lilian.”
Shirley was horrified by the ferocity in Rosalie’s eyes.
She couldn’t believe how this once quiet, gentle girl had transformed into someone so terrifying.
“Rosalie, why are you doing this?” Shirley could hardly believe the drastic change in Rosalie.
“What did anyone in The Dunn Group ever do to you to deserve this?”
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Rosalie scoffed and said, “Shirley, you were born at the peak of life!
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“From the moment you were born, you lived a life of luxury, cushioned by wealth every step of the way.
“We’re the same age, yet our lives couldn’t be more different–yours is like heaven and mine like hell.
“You’ve never faced any real hardships. You’ve never tasted the cruel realities of life. You’ve never been looked down upon by people. Of course, you wouldn’t understand what I’ve done or what’s in my heart!
“I’m also a girl. A girl with dreams–beautiful dreams, just like you.
“But I grew up in a home filled with my parents‘ constant fights. My father was a gambler, a drunkard, who abandoned me, my brother, and my mother when I was still very young.
“Whenever he was down and out, he’d come back to abuse us and demand money from us.
“We lived in fear, in hunger, in the freezing cold, barely surviving.
“In such an environment, I gritted my teeth and got into a prestigious university. I thought it would be my way out, my chance to change my miserable fate!
“But I had no money, no connections, no support. All my dreams remained as dreams! “Someone as lowly and impoverished as me could never be accepted by this cruel society.
“My mother fell gravely ill, and her illness pushed our already fragile family into the abyss. “The astronomical medical bills and those cold, heartless stares taught me just how unkind and unforgiving this world is!
“A single illness, a bout of poverty–that’s all it took to expose every lie and ugliness around me.
“Our relatives and so–called friends avoided us like the plague. We couldn’t borrow a single penny.
“Those welfare institutions that are supposed to help people like us looked at me as if I were garbage. Ever when I grovel at their feet, they only sneered.
“If I couldn’t pay the bills, my mother would be turned away at the hospital doors!
“In desperation, my brother secretly turned to loan sharks, taking on a high–interest loan just to save her life.
“It nearly destroyed what little we had left of our already crumbling home!
“I’ve had enough! I told myself I had to live differently!
“I had to live in a way that no one would dare to look down on me, laugh at me, or humiliate me ever again!
“I had to live so that the people I once admired would look at me with the admiration and love they have for you!”
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Rosalie’s heart–wrenching outburst exposed the helplessness of reality and the sorrows of life, leaving Shirley utterly astonished.
Beyond Rosalie’s so–called anger, Shirley felt waves of deep sympathy.d by several disciples.
A life filled with suffering and a bleak world had driven a once–proud girl like Rosalie to madness!
Where were the beautiful dreams?
Where was the happy life?
All that remained was endless sorrow and a youth riddled with scars.
Tears welled up in Shirley’s eyes.
“Rosalie, I know you’re intelligent and capable of better Lashing out and hurting an innocent person won’t change the situation. It’s not fair to them, and it ultimately won’t help you either.
“I understand your life has been–filled with misfortune and coldness, but that doesn’t justify harming others.
“What did Lilian ever do to offend you? You actually killed her!
“She had dreams and aspirations just like you, and you cruelly took them away.
“You still have a future, Rosalie, but you’ve robbed her of hers”
“I never imagined you would do such a cruel thing….
Rosalie’s laughter echoed through the room.
Her twisted smile vanished, replaced by a mask of pure malice.
“Cruel?” she spat. “That’s not even the beginning!”
Her voice dripped with venom. “From now on, I will destroy everyone who ever wronged me.
“Those spiteful relatives, those heartless loan sharks, those incompetent doctors, those hypocritical- bastards! I’ll reduce them all to nothing!”
Shirley instinctively recoiled from the sheer hatred contorting her features.
“Rosalie, have you considered how Robin would feel if he saw you like this?”
The mention of Robin’s name seemed to pierce through her rage. A flicker of warmth momentarily softened her eyes.
“Mr. Ramsey is the kindest person in the world, I’ll never forget his kindness.
“It was Mr. Ramsey who pulled me and my family out of the mire. He’s the only person I care about in this
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I like Mr. Ramsey! I’ve fantasized countless times that I weren’t living such a humble life, I would muster the courage to confess to him!
“Even if I’m not worthy of him, I could still be his best friend.
“But…but even such a small dream was shattered by you all!”
Shirley looked at Rosalie in confusion. “Us? What did we do?”
Rosalie’s eyes flashed with malice once more. “That day I kindly invited you all to dinner to thank you, especially Mr. Ramsey.
But you humiliated me in front of so many people, in front of Mr. Ramsey!
“That day, watching Mr. Ramsey’s disappointed back as he walked away, my heart broke!
“I hate you, Shirley! I hate all of you!” Rosalie’s voice rose to a shriek.
“You extinguished the last flicker of hope in my heart! You took everything from me!
“I will make you suffer endlessly!
“Well, you can refuse Mr. Liam’s request,” she hissed, her gaze shifting to Amber and the others. “But I will make you pay. I will kill them one by one!”
Shirley looked into Rosalie’s terrifying eyes and instinctively stepped in front of the PR department staff.
“Rosalie, you shouldn’t be like this… Are you being coerced by those scoundrels like Liam?”
Even now, Shirley couldn’t fully believe that a once–kind and honest girl like Rosalie could become so ruthless.
“Ha!” A sharp laugh echoed from Rosalie, startling Shirley.
Under the glaring lights of the hall, Rosalie’s twisted face looked hideous and hateful.
“No one is coercing me!” Rosalie sneered. “Shirley, if you don’t believe me, I’ll show you the consequences of not bowing to us!
“My master taught me that you can stand firm in this world only by being ruthless and unscrupulous!”
With that, Rosalie grabbed the Gisselle by the neck.
“Ms. Dunn!” Gisselle cried out in despair.
At that moment, Shirley disregarded her own safety and rushed toward Rosalie. “You can’t do this…‘
Smack! A crisp sound echoed as Rosalie slapped Shirley across the face.
Her sharp nails left several bloody scratches on Shirley’s delicate cheek.
Immediately after, Gisselle let out a piercing scream. A black smoke rose, and thousands of black Caterpillars engulfed her.
These dicousting creatures frantically devoured every inch of Gisselle’s skin
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At this moment, the hall was filled with Rosalie’s maniacal laughter and Gisselle’s agonized screams.
Shirley shouted in despair, “Rosalie, stop! I… I agree!”
“Too late!” Rosalie coldly looked at Shirley. “You challenged my bottom line! Now, I’ll make you pay!
“Shirley, if you don’t cooperate with my master’s plan, make you witness your executives being destroyed one by one!”
Gisselle’s screams, filled with agony, slowly faded until the swarm of black worms swallowed them.
Only when she was completely consumed did Rosalie finally withdraw her hand.
The worms then transformed into a plume of thick black smoke, swirling ominously in Rosalie’s palm.
On the ground, all that remained of Gisselle were her clothes and a few strands of hair.
Overwhelmed by the horror, Shirley collapsed, tears streaming down her face.
“Gisselle, it’s my fault! Sob … sob…
“Rosalie, how can you be so cruel!” Shirley pointed at Rosalie in anger, her eyes filled with pain.
They say forging a beast into a human is a work of lifetimes.
However, shattering a human into a beast takes but a moment.
Only now did she truly believe that the Rosalie before her had turned into a crazed beast!
“Shirley, now sign the papers!” Rosalie sneered, pointing toward Liam.
A woman with a witch–like appearance placed a stack of prepared transfer documents and legal materials before Shirley.
Liam sighed. “Shirley, why must it come to this? A moment of hesitation cost a life. What a pity.
“Sign them,” he urged. “Once you do, this will all be over.”
Shirley fiercely wiped away her tears, grabbed the pen, and signed her name on each page, adding her fingerprint for good measure.
“Hahaha, the goddess of Harmonfield! We finally meet!” A strange laugh echoed from the back hall as Kennedy entered the room, flanked by several disciples.
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Shirley’s eyes met Kennedy’s, and a shiver ran down her spine.
The villa’s hall grew icy cold, the air thick with dread.
As Kennedy approached, breathing became difficult.
He resembled a monstrous black insect, grotesque and repulsive.
“Ms. Dunn,” Kennedy hissed, his voice like a venomous snake, cach word accompanied by a cloud of foul- smelling black gas.
“But I disagree with your views on humans and beasts.
“Humans are terribly dull.
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“They insist on categorizing life–animal, beast, human–as if labels matter.
“It was all the meaningless distinctions.”
“There are only living beings, no true separation of species.
“If embracing your inner beast gets you what you want, then do it.
“After all, countless humans hide their monstrous nature behind a facade of nobility.
“Those who preach virtue are often the most vicious creatures of all.
“Wouldn’t you agree, Ms. Dunn? Hahaha…
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Shirley covered her nose, recoiling from Kennedy.
“Mr. Kennedy, ” Rosalie said, bowing deferentially.
Kennedy let out a distorted laugh. “Very good. You are a pure Shadeveil Spirit! The Poison King Sect’s future thrives because of you and the soon–to–join Ms. Dunn.”
Shirley stared in disbelief. Rosalie, who she once knew as kind and innocent, was now this man’s disciple?
Even Liam bowed respectfully. “Mr. Kennedy,” he said, “congratulations on your sect’s growth.”
Kennedy smirked, his piercing gaze fixed on Shirley. Liam said with a cold smile, “Shirley, meet Mr. Kennedy Brown. He has long admired you.”
Kennedy chuckled. “Ms. Dunn, allow me to introduce myself. I am Kennedy Brown, leader of the Poison King Sect, the foremost sect in Southmere.
“Twenty–five years ago, long before you were born, I was already a renowned figure in the underground. I took over the Poison King Sect and led it to great prominence.
“But five years later,” Ramsey said, his voice taking on a reflective tone, “I chose to retreat from public life and enter seclusion.
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He paused, his eyes gleaming with excitement. “Of course, to reach this next level, I require unique talents like yourself and Rosalie”
“You see,” Ramsey explained, leaning forward conspiratorially, “Master Raul once trained alongside me. He taught me the importance of balancing yin and yang energies to achieve true mastery.
“At the time, I dismissed his wisdom.
“I foolishly believed that pure strength was the only path to power.
“But after Master Raul passed away, I studied his writings and finally grasped the truth in his teachings.
“Following his methods, I have made incredible progress in recent years.
Now, with your and Rosalie’s help, I am confident that I can reach the pinnacle of power!”
Ramsey’s voice rose with fervor. “Ms. Dunn, if you join the Poison King Sect, you will become its next leader!”
Shirley, half in a daze, grasped the horrifying implications.
“You disgusting filth!” she spat.
“Your actions will bring ruin!”
“Shirley Dunn, how dare you insult Mr. Kennedy!” Rosalie snarled, raising a hand as if to strike.
“Rosalie, hold on.” Kennedy chuckled, his voice laced with amusement.
“Don’t be so quick to anger. Ms. Dunn will soon be one of us.”
He turned towards Shirley, a sinister glint in his eyes. “Indeed, you will be a valuable ally, helping us spread the influence of the Poison King Sect throughout Draconia. A weighty task, but I trust you’re up to the challenge.”
Ms. Dunn, don’t disappoint me! Hahaha … ”
“Disgusting!” Shirley glared at Kennedy.
“Liam, maybe your friend doesn’t know Robin, but you do.
“And Rosalie, you should know even better! Robin won’t stand for this!”
Kennedy grinned sinisterly. “The Robin you speak of? Insignificant.
“Even if he were here, what could he do?”
“Ms. Dunn,” Kennedy chuckled, his eyes gleaming with predatory amusement as he advanced towards her, “your anger is quite captivating.”
“Are you talking about me?” a deep voice boomed from the entrance.
Rohin entered flanked by Farell and two guards
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“Robin?” Shirley gasped, tears flowing.
“Mr. Ramsey! Finally!” Amber sobbed.
Rosalie tensed, trying to step back, but Kennedy blocked her.
Silence fell.
Liam Hamilton suddenly drew a gun, pressing it against Shirley Dunn’s temple.
“Robin,” he sneered, “you may be fast, but you’re not faster than a bullet.
He gestured towards Kennedy with a cruel smirk.
“And let me remind you, this is the infamous Sect Leader of the Poison King Sect himself.
“If you value your life, leave now. Otherwise, Miss Dunn will die right here because of you!”
“Liam, you fool!” Kennedy hissed. “She’s essential! Don’t harm her!”
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Each man exhaled plumes of terrifying black smoke, writhing black worms spilling from their gaping mouths.
The sight was so repulsive that several Dunn Group executives retched.
“Robin Ramsey,” Kennedy sneered, his hand crackling with black smoke. “You’ve been busy, haven’t you? You killed my son. Even if you hadn’t come here today, I would have hunted you down myself!”
With a guttural roar, he launched the black smoke toward Robin’s face.
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Kennedy’s sudden attack engulfed the entire villa’s hall in dense, choking black smoke.
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From the depths of the haze emerged millions of writhing worms, surging forward with a vicious hunger, aiming straight for Robin.
The executives of The Dunn Group, frozen in terror, cowered on the ground as they witnessed the horrifying scene unfold before them.
It was as if they had been thrust into the middle of a nightmare; it was a scene ripped straight out of a horror film. For a fleeting moment, they questioned whether they were still in the real world or trapped in some cruel illusion.
Never in their lives had they seen anything so grotesque or terrifying.
Every corner of the hall reverberated with Kennedy’s maniacal laughter.
From the upper floors, dozens of deformed men descended, their twisted mouths spewing torrents of wriggling, grotesque insects.
“Destroy this filthy, demonic trash!” Robin commanded coldly, his voice cutting through the chaos like a blade.
Without hesitation, two of Robin’s blue–clad guards drew their short blades and charged headlong into the grotesque swarm.
The sheer number of worms made them seem invincible, yet their strength lay in a single weakness—the mother parasite that controlled them all.
If the mother parasite could be located and destroyed, the rest of the worms–soulless and directionless- would turn on each other and perish.
The mother parasites were carried by the black–robed disciples of the Poison King Sect, who guided the
swarm.
With calculated precision and deadly speed, the two guards zeroed in on the disciples holding the mother parasites. Their blades struck true, cutting down their targets in quick succession.
A spray of blood painted the hall as the disciples fell, and the once–unstoppable swarm of worms suddenly froze in midair. Foul–smelling black smoke rose as the worms began to devour each other.
The Poison King Sect disciples, masters of poison and parasites, were ill–suited for direct combat.
They quickly fell before the seasoned guards, their specialized skills proving useless in a head–on fight.
With swift and deadly precision, the two blue–clad guards unleashed a flurry of attacks, their knives flashing through the air. Dozens of Poison King Sect disciples fell in an instant, their bodies crumpling to the ground.
The black smoke that had filled the hall dissipated, and the grotesque caterpillars withered and died mid- air, raining down onto the floor.
Soon, a carpet of black insect corpses covered the ground.
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Despite witnessing the gruesome demise of his disciple before they could even unleash their poisonous attacks, Kennedy’s face remained impassive.
A cold smile touched his lips as he muttered, “Useless fools.”
The black smoke in his hand began to thicken, conden ing into a massive, pulsating black sphere.
The grotesque orb, crawling with worms, surged toward Robin in a furious assault.
“Mr. Ramsey, watch out!” Rosalie cried out instinctively unable to suppress her concern.
Kennedy turned on her with a furious glare, his expression dark with rage.
But before he could unleash the full force of his parasitic attack, a sharp, piercing sound echoed through the hall–a dragon’s roar.
A blinding flash of light streaked across the room as Robin’s Dragon Dagger shot forward like lightning, slicing through the air with unparalleled precision.
In the blink of an eye, Kennedy’s wrist was severed cleanly, and the grotesque black sphere froze midair.
Kennedy stared at his mutilated arm in shock, struggling to process what had just occurred.
Why wasn’t the sphere responding to him anymore?
He only realized the truth when he saw his severed wrist, his hand and the mother parasite now separated.
The moment the mother parasite lost contact with its host, it became uncontrollable.
Kennedy let out a blood–curdling scream as black blood sprayed from his stump in thick, gushing streams.
Robin gave him no chance to recover.
With terrifying speed, the Dragon Dagger, guided by Robin’s vital energy, shot through the air, severing all of Kennedy’s limbs in quick succession.
The once–menacing Kennedy was reduced to a pathetic limbless torso, writhing on the ground like a grotesque, oversized toad.
Kennedy’s anguished screams filled the hall as the remaining worms withered and died, while the oppressive black smoke dissipated entirely.
Rosalie stared in horror at the scene unfolding before her.
Robin’s face an icy mask, had reduced Kennedy to a mutilated wreck.
She had witnessed Ramsey kill before, but never with such chilling brutality.
“Mr. Ramsey
she whispered shakily, her voice barely audible.
Robin didn’t even glance at her.
Instead, he placed his foot firmly on Kennedy’s neck, his eyes filled with cold fury.
“You dicousting filth” he growled “How dare you lay your filthy hands on my neonle? Are you so eamer to
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“Ahhh!” Kennedy howled in agony. “Rosalie, do something!”
Rosalie hesitated, raising her hand as if to release her poison, but she couldn’t bring herself to act.
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Robin didn’t spare her a glance. Ilis foot pressed down harder on Kennedy’s neck, making the man’s shricks grow louder.
“Robin, if you kill me, Liam will kill Shirley!” Kennedy shrieked desperately.
Liam, trembling with fear, raised his gun and pointed it at Shirley’s head.
Before he could pull the trigger, a gunshot rang out, echoing through the hall.
Bang! Liam screamed in pain as blood sprayed from his wrist, the gun clattering to the floor.
Robin swiftly pulled the terrified Shirley into his arms.
Shirley clung to him like a fragile bird, trembling uncontrollably, her eyes squeezed shut.
“It’s okay now,” Robin whispered gently, his voice steady and reassuring. “With me here, no one will hurt you.”
“Robin …” Shirler
sobbed, tears streaming down her face as she buried her head in his chest.
For the first time, Robin saw her as she truly was–no longer the composed, cold professional but a vulnerable woman who had been pushed to her limits.
Robin said nothing, holding her tightly as she released her fear and sorrow onto his strong shoulders.
Meanwhile, Ferell fired three more shots with precision
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Each bullet hit its mark, tearing through Liam’s remaining limbs and leaving him collapsed on the floo bleeding and broken.
Robin gently handed the trembling Shirley to a nearby guard before stepping toward Liam.
Taking the gun from Ferell, Robin pressed its barrel against Liam’s forehead.
With a knowing glance, Ferell placed the gun in Robin’s hand.
Robin then kicked Liam towards Ferell’s feet, walked over with Shirley, and pressed the cold steel of th gun against Liam’s forehead.
“How dare you to threaten her?” Robin’s voice was cold and cutting, laced with fury.
Tilting the gun slightly, he fired. Bang! The bullet tore through Liam’s left ear.
“You tried to force Shirley to hand over The Dunn Group?” Robin shifted the gun to Liam’s right ear.” I give you permission?”
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Despite his agony, Liam began to laugh–a bitter, hollow sound that soon turned to sobs.
“Robin… you win,” Liam choked out, tears streaming down his face.
“This… this isn’t how I imagined it would end.”
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He slumped slightly, his gaze distant. “When I graduated from that prestigious foreign school, I returned with dreams of elevating my family to the top. I wanted us to be the most powerful family in Harmonfield, in Brookhaven, in all of Draconia!
“However, reality had other plans.
“I couldn’t escape the constraints of society, the pressures from all sides–officials, the underworld, even my peers!
“Everything I learned in school, in books ….it was all useless here,” he lamented.
“I yearned for honesty, fairness, justice, but those ideals don’t exist in this world.”
“So I had to adapt,” Liam confessed, his voice heavy with resignation.
“My grand plans, my lofty ideals … they meant nothing in the face of this harsh reality.
“Those banks, those officials, those hypocrites! They speak with forked tongues, promising one thing while doing another. I wanted to run an honest business, but it was impossible!
“Faced with this corrupt world, I had no choice but to compromise.
“I can’t change the world, so I had to change myself. Believe me, Robin, it wasn’t what I wanted …
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Robin pressed the gun harder against Liam’s forehead, his voice dripping with disdain.
“If corrupt officials, gangsters, and scum blocked your path, you should have fought them with your cunning, not preyed on the innocent and those who once shared your dreams!
“You’ve become the very thing you claim to despise!”
gbin snarled, “You’re no different from those greedy officials, shady criminals, and hypocritical frauds!
“You call this compromise? It’s betrayal!
“Betraying your own ideals, abandoning your humanity. You’re nothing but a self–serving liar, a beast in human clothing!”
Liam let out a bitter laugh, tinged with self–loathing. “Robin, you’re absolutely right. That’s why I’ve always admired you!”
“Let me tell you something. The day I realized that everything I learned from books and elite schools was a lie, I chose betrayal.
“Lost and confused, I met my mentor, Mr. Drogo from the Phoenix Vanguard.
“He taught me that fairness, justice, integrity … they don’t exist. Believing in them makes you a loser!
“Those concepts are just tools for the powerful to control the masses,” Liam explained, his voice rising with conviction.
“Everything we learned in school was nonsense designed to keep us weak and obedient.
“There’s no such thing as saintly ideals or compassion!” he declared.
“Mercy, enlightenment … all lies!”
“Forsaken by God, I embraced the Devil!” Liam proclaimed, his eyes burning with a dark fire.
“In this twisted world, where evil thrives, success demands cruelty.
“Mr. Drogo taught me to abandon my humanity, to become a beast,” he confessed.
“To rise above, you must be ruthless, sever all ties, and do whatever it takes to win.
“Honesty, kindness, fairness?” he scoffed.
“Those are traps for fools! Look at nature – it’s a brutal fight for survival. If you don’t act like a
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“If you don’t act like a beast, you’ll end up as prey on someone else’s plate.
“And those who still cling to compassion?” Liam sneered.
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“They’re the biggest fools of all! For thousands of years, has blind faith ever saved anyone?”
“You can pray for miracles, but nothing will change!
“So if God can’t save me, I’ll become a demon instead!”
hat’s when I decided to change my approach,” Liam confessed, his voice low and intense.
“I set my sights on seizing control of the Dunn Group and Violetcrest. If I could destroy them, I’d reign supreme in Harmonfield.”
“Mr. Kennedy assisted me. He sent Black Beauty to poison Shirley’s father, giving us leverage over the Dunn Group.”
“But just as victory was within reach,” Liam snarled, his voice laced with resentment, “You appeared, Robin!
“You ruined everything!”
“Even though I hate you …” he began, then hesitated.
“Deep down, I envy you. You live with pride and defiance, free to forge your own path.”
“You never let the world corrupt you,” Liam continued, his voice laced with a bitter admiration. “I envy you so much that it fuels my hatred!
“To control your own destiny, to live life on your own terms…” he sighed, a wistful longing in his eyes.
“What a blissful existence that must be. I’ve never experienced even a sliver of that freedom.”
“I lacked the strength to stand alone, the resources to defy the current,” Liam confessed, his voice heavy with regret. “All I could do was sink deeper into this path I despised.”
“But then I met you,” he said, his voice rising with frustration. “Even after selling my soul and betraying my conscience, I still couldn’t achieve the life I craved!
“I’ve failed miserably.”
“Why, Robin?” he cried out, his voice raw with anguish. “Why? I worked harder than anyone, yet I still couldn’t grasp what I wanted! This world is so unfair!”
Robin shook his head slowly. “At the end of the day, you’re just a selfish, narcissistic coward.
“If you wanted to become a demon, why didn’t you turn your wrath on the corrupt scum and
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hypocrites who hurt you? Why did you target the innocent and the kind?
“All this talk–nothing but excuses for your vile behavior,
“If you’ve already chosen to compromise with reality, then stop pretending, you’re noble or righteous. Don’t act like a victim!
“Hiding behind the excuse of being ‘forced‘ to do evil? That’s nothing, but hypocrisy!
“You’re no different from those sanctimonious cowards who call themselves righteous but are
tten to the core!
“I don’t care why you ended up like this. The moment you hurt Shirley, you signed your death
warrant.”
Liam’s eyes widened in terror as he saw Robin’s finger tighten on the trigger. Desperation filled his voice as he wailed, “Don’t kill me–please!”
Bang! The gunshot echoed through the hall as the bullet tore through Liam’s skull,
His lifeless body collapsed, his eyes frozen wide in a mixture of emptiness and disbelief.
This so–called elite of his generation–a man educated at the world’s finest institutions–died without ever understanding the true purpose of his existence.
The villa’s hall fell silent, the air thick with the stench of blood and decay.
Rosalie stood frozen, staring at Robin’s towering, cold figure. A wave of panic surged through her heart.
She had imagined countless scenarios for their reunion, but never anything like this.
Robin turned slowly, his piercing gaze locking onto Rosalie.
“They say life is beautiful if only it stayed like the first time we met. You’ve truly let me down.”
“Mr. Ramsey, it’s not what you think!” Rosalie cried, tears streaming down her face. “I only wanted to grow stronger, strong enough to repay everything you’ve done for me!
“I … I didn’t mean for things to turn out like this! I swear I didn’t!”
“Rosalie, stop lying to yourself!” Amber’s voice erupted in fury, shaking with anger. “You didn’t mean it? You’re nothing but a vicious monster!”
“Did Lilian or Gisselle ever harm you? Yet you destroyed their lives without hesitation!
“To grow stronger, you trampled on others and ruined lives–what kind of strength is that?
“Ms Dunn saved you! The Dunn Group saved your entire family!
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“And how did you repay her? By teaming up with Liam and those vile creatures to hurt her and destroy the Dunn Group?
“You’re deranged! A heartless demon!
“If Mr. Ramsey hadn’t arrived in time, Ms. Dunn would have been killed by you!
“What did anyone at the Dunn Group ever do to deserve this from you? You repay kindness with cruelty, Rosalie. You’re an ungrateful, evil woman!
o wonder your parents and relatives are just as vile. Do you think suffering and poverty justify your actions?
“You claim to be grateful to Mr. Ramsey, but he would never forgive someone as despicable as you!”
Rosalie’s face contorted with rage, the sorrow in her eyes replaced by a chilling malice.
She grabbed Amber by the collar and lifted her off the ground.
Thick black smoke poured from Rosalie’s hand as countless writhing worms engulfed Amber’s body.
The hall echoed with Rosalie’s shrill, maniacal laughter, mingling with Amber’s agonized
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Thick black smoke swirled, mixed with countless writhing black worms that completely enveloped Amber’s body.
These deadly insects, controlled by the mother parasite, were like miniature vampires, driven into a frenzy by the scent of blood, hungrily devouring any they came into contact with.
The excruciating pain drove Amber to scream in despair. “Rosalie, you wicked woman!
You’re not the only one whose life is filled with suffering! Everyone has their struggles! No one owes you anything!
“Even if you kill everyone, it won’t give you the dignity you crave!”
“Ahhh!”
As an icy gleam of malice flickered in Rosalie’s eyes, the black worms began to burrow through Amber’s skin, tearing into her body.
Watching the cruel scene unfold, Robin let out a deep sigh.
A glint of silver caught the light.
In a flash, a needle soared through the air, impaling the mother parasite and pinning it to a pillar in the hall.
Writhing desperately the mother parasite glared at Robin with blood–red eyes.
If struggled violently, as though ready to unleash one final act of revenge.
But as it writhed, the silver needle expanded, and the parasite finally exploded into a mist of blood.
Gradually, the black smoke surrounding Amber dissipated, and the worms fell lifelessly to the floor.
Those that had burrowed into her skin also liquefied, oozing out as dark, bloody fluid. §
Freed from the parasite’s grip. Amber staggered forward, trembling uncontrollably, and instinctively clung to Robin’s arm.
Still gripped by the terror of her near–death experience, she buried her face in Robin’s shoulder and broke down into tears.
Meanwhile, Rosalie collapsed to the floor, her face pale, her eyes empty with disbelief.
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The Poison King Sect’s deadly mother parasite, a technique Kennedy had claimed was invincible, was effortlessly destroyed by Robin.
Looking up at Robin’s cold, indifferent gaze, Rosalie felt a chill run through her heart.
After a brief silence, she suddenly began to laugh.
Her laughter grew louder and more unhinged, and tears streamed down her twisted face.
Mr. Ramsey, so this is it.
“You’ve finally seen the ugliest side of me, haven’t you? Haha!
“Do you know why I’ve become like this?
“Mr. Ramsey, it’s all because you were too kind to me.
“In front of you, I felt so small, so worthless, I didn’t know what to do with myself.
“I grew up without safety, without warmth.
“Well, I have parents and relatives. But all of them treated me like a vampire treats its prey- constantly taking, constantly demanding
“I’ve lived my whole life in fear. I’ve lived my whole life exhausted.
Tye always been filled with self–loathing. I can’t lift my head in the crowd.
“I don’t dare to fight for anything. I don’t dare to ask for anything. I don’t even dare to deeply connect with others.
“For 20 years, I’ve lived like a tightrope walker, constantly on edge, terrified that the slightest gust of wind would send me plunging into an abyss.
“So many times, I’ve wanted to end it all.
“I’ve always felt like I didn’t belong in this world. Like I was just some extra piece that didn’t fit anywhere.
“If there’s a next life, I don’t want to come back. Never again.
“There’s nothing in this world I want to hold onto–except for you, Mr. Ramsey?
Suddenly, Rosalie’s gaze locked onto Summer, who was hiding behind Robin. “It’s her!” she shijeked.
“In front of everyone, she pretended to be my good classmate, my best friend!
“But behind closed doors, she bullied me, exploited me. She humiliated me over and over
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again, and I couldn’t even fight back!
“I didn’t dare to resist her because I was afraid that if I lost her, I’d have no one left. Not a single friend.
“I treasured every single person who walked into my life. Even if they treated me like trash, I still clung to the hope they’d stay,
“So I let her humiliate me, let her oppress me. Even when she set me up, I didn’t mind–so Nong as she still called me her friend.
“But then I met you, Mr. Ramsey, and I realized there are good people in this world.”
“You were the first person to ever show me kindness. You helped me when no one else would. You saved my family from despair.
“Do you know, Mr. Ramsey?
“After every act of kindness you showed me, I stayed up all night, unable to sleep.
“I didn’t know how I could ever repay you. I felt so unworthy, so ashamed.
“So many times, I hated you for your kindness. I hated you because I couldn’t handle it. I hated
you because I didn’t deserve it.
“I felt trapped by your goodness. It was suffocating.”
“That day at the hotel, I told my mom I wanted to thank you.
wanted to thank the heavens for letting me meet someone like
you.
“But then, my mother and my aunt tore down every shred of dignity I had left.
“They exposed the ugliest parts of my family right in front of you.
“I saw the disappointment and indifference in your eyes that day, and my heart shattered.
“I knew you’d never forgive me.
“My entire reason for living vanished that day.”
Rosalie’s voice broke as she choked on her tears. “That’s when I met Liam.
“He told me that only by becoming powerful could I live the life I wanted–love the people I wanted to love.”
“He introduced me to Kennedy, and I joined the Poison King Sect.
“I thought I could finally leave everything behind and disappear into the shadows.
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“But I didn’t know it would lead to such horrible deeds.”
“I’m sorry, Mr. Ramsey. I can never repay what I owe you.”
“Enough!” Kennedy growled, his voice filled with anger as he lay crippled on the floor.
“I taught you the most powerful secrets of the Poison King Sect to make you strong, not to grovel for pity!
“No one will believe your pathetic excuses now. You’ve already gone too far down this path!
“Rosalie, stop wasting time. Use fire poison! Burn them all!”
Kennedy’s voice cracked with desperation.
Rosalie glanced at the fire poison mother parasite in her hand and burst into maniacal laughter.
“Rosalie, what are you waiting for?!” Kennedy shouted.
“They’re not your
friends anymore.
anymore. They’re your enemies!”
But instead of attacking, Rosalie suddenly stopped laughing.
She extended her right hand and struck herself in the chest with tremendous force.
A roaring inferno erupted, engulfing her entirely.
“Rosalie!” Shirley screamed, her voice filled with anguish. “Why would you burn yourself alive?!”
The flames raged higher and higher, consuming Rosalie’s body. Through the blaze, Rosalie’s face bore an expression of peace, a faint smile of relief. She waved at Robin one last time, her voice gentle but firm. “Mr. Ramsey, thank you. You were the kindest person I ever met. I loved
you.
“But this world is too cruel. I won’t come back in my next life. Goodbye, Mr. Ramsey.”
Through the crackling flames, her final words echoed. “This world left scars too deep to forget. The pain I’ve endured, I never want to taste again.
“I won’t walk the same path twice. In my next life, I’m not coming back. Never again.
“There’s nothing here worth holding on to …
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