Serena’s actions drew everyone’s attention. She continued with her fists clenched, “Grandpa, I don’t want to accompany him to discuss anything!”Even the family’s executives became uncomfortable when Abel showed interest in Serena again. After all, they remembered the incident at Whitehorse Villa vividly.However, Eric’s anger flared. “Sit down! You’re in a company meeting. Did I say you could interrupt? Do you think your opinion matters? We’re discussing a hundred-and-fifty-million-dollar project here. It’s an unprecedented opportunity for us.“Others only dream of such a collaboration, yet we have one now. How can you refuse? I’ve decided that you will abide by Mr. Abel’s conditions. You must do whatever Mr. Abel asks you to do.“You cannot defy his wishes and treat him well, understood?!" Eric's command was unwavering.His statement resembled resembled a death sentence to Serena. She looked dispirited as her eyes reddened and swelled with tears. She never expected her grandfath

Meanwhile, Xayne and Ariana arrived at the Renaissance Hotel. The entire first floor was reserved, with over a dozen black-suited bodyguards stationed at the entrance and around the hotel.The two approached the entrance, where a stern-looking guard stated, “Ms. Ariana, please allow us to inspect your belongings.”Ariana frowned but said nothing and handed her bag to the guard. He checked them and then respectfully said, “Ms. Ariana, please enter. Mr. Gary has been waiting for a while now.”Ariana stepped forward to head inside as Xayne followed closely. However, the guard stopped him, saying, “I’m sorry, sir. Only Ms. Serena is invited. Please wait outside.”Xayne frowned and looked at Ariana. She glanced at the guard questioningly and said, “He’s my bodyguard and can’t be away from me.”The guard seemed conflicted. “Ms. Ariana, I’m only following Mr. Gary’s orders. Unfortunately, I cannot let this man in.”“Then I won’t go in, either,” Ariana was straightforward, always speakin

Ariana was shocked to see so many guards, instinctively moving closer to Xayne. Then, she turned and glared at Gary, asking, “What do you think you’re doing?! You know I’m the heiress to the Ghazali Corporation, right? If you lay a finger on me, my dad won’t let you off.”Gary was outraged as he stared at Ariana and retorted, “Ariana, have you lost your mind? What do you mean your dad won’t let me off? He arranged tonight’s dinner and sent you here.”“No, that’s impossible! You’re making things up. He dotes on me and would never do such a thing.” Ariana felt rattled, struggling to accept Gary’s claims.Gary chuckled and scoffed, “Do you honestly believe your father’s a doting parent? Maybe that’s how he used to be, but the Ghazali Corporation is in big trouble now. Your father needs my family’s help to get out of his predicament.“He could only offer his beloved daughter to me and my family. Don’t be upset, Ariana. What’s wrong with marrying me? How many others would kill to be in

Gary opened the video call on his phone, and the camera moved toward the bedroom. The first thing they saw was a large white bed with a woman lying on it. The camera zoomed in from the woman’s legs and moved to her slender waist before reaching her gorgeous face.Xayne’s mind went blank when he saw Serena. His eyes widened with despair and fury, wondering why she was there.Next, Abel’s disgusting and infuriating face appeared in the feed. He held his phone and lay beside Serena, boasting, “Hahaha! You didn’t see this coming, did you, Xayne? Your woman is beside me. Let me show you what she’s wearing tonight.”Abel slowly unfastened Serena’s windbreaker. “Wow, what a stunning woman. Tsk, tsk, tsk.”Xayne clenched his fists so tightly they creaked. His eyes emitted a murderous rage as his overwhelming aura filled the Renaissance Hotel.Gary, the Trifecta Tigers, Ariana, and the guards felt like they were in a stormy sea, tossing and turning.The Trifecta Tigers stepped forward to

Xayne’s single question made Gary tremble, sweat pouring down his cheeks. Xayne had killed two of the Trifecta Tigers and made one kneel, yet not even a minute had passed.Gary was terrified, especially as he watched Xayne approaching. The latter’s dagger dripped with blood as Gary’s guards froze.'Is he even human?'This one-sided massacre completely exceeded everyone’s expectations.‘Isn’t Xayne an Expert Warrior at most? How did he trounce the Trifecta Tigers? They were the most notorious villains of the Central Plains.’Gary tensed as his heart pounded with fear. He shouted, “Stay away! I’m the heir to the Waltons, a first-class family in the city with a wealthy heritage and assets of over tens of billions! You and your family will face endless pursuit from my family if you lay a finger on me!”He kept moving backward until he had nowhere left to go. His back was against the floor-to-ceiling window while Xayne stood before him with the Ravenclaw dagger.Xayne looked at Gary,