Having fired a few shots but failing to hit the man, Rose realized she was up against a formidable opponent. No wonder Joshua had warned her, "If you can't beat him, retreat." before she left. However, the word "retreat" didn’t exist in Rose’s dictionary. She discarded her rifle and bent down to pull out two sharp daggers strapped around her ankles. When she looked up, Xayne was fast approaching, just a hundred meters away from the yacht. In the blink of an eye, the motorboat might collide head-on with the yacht. For an assassin, this distance was deadly.Xayne leaped into the air, landing on the deck. He observed the fully armed woman, boldly appreciating her impressive physique. She had a fantastic figure and was absolutely stunning. No one would have expected her to be an assassin.Rose casually glanced at the man before her. She couldn't sense any aura from him except for those scrutinizing bright eyes. She labeled Xayne as a pervert. She gripped her daggers adorned with intr

"I'll kill you!" Rose declared. She swiftly pulled out two daggers from her waist, and two cold gleams flashed from her hands. The twin blades were aimed straight at Xayne's head. If they hit, blood would spill, and Xayne’s death couldn't be more certain. Just as Rose made her move, Xayne sensed the murderous intent in her eyes. He leaned backward, and the two daggers shot past his head. The chilling aura gave him goosebumps.Before Xayne could adjust his posture, the daggers were abruptly yanked back by two extremely thin threads, stabbing straight toward Xayne's lower back."You're crazy!" Without hesitation, Xayne planted his feet on the ground and leaped up, narrowly evading the daggers.Swish! The twin blades returned to Rose's hands. She swiftly got up, intending to pounce on Xayne again. The entire sequence flowed seamlessly, leaving one to wonder how many times Rose had practiced these moves. Just as Rose gathered herself for another attack, she felt someone charging

This statement startled Serena, but she still stood by Xayne's side. With clenched fists, she said firmly, "No! No one is taking my husband anywhere!"Tim became furious, pointing at her and angrily saying, "Have you gone mad, Serena?! Are you trying to get kicked out of this family? Why are you defending such useless trash? Think about the consequences of your actions!"Serena stared coldly at Tim, saying, "Even if I'm driven out of the family, none of you can control our lives. I've had enough of this family a long time ago. If it weren't for you being my uncle and because of Grandpa, I would’ve left a long time ago."All you care about is yourself. Where’s the slightest hint of family affection? In your eyes, Xayne and I are just troublemakers and scapegoats. That’s it. From today onward, Xayne and I will be leaving the family. None of you can dictate our lives!" This stunned the Swifts.Tim went wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief and shock. He stammered, "Wh-What did y

Xayne sat down and casually asked, "Aren't you supposed to be back in the capital?"With a mischievous smile, Ariel said, "I came back because of you."Xayne was stunned, not expecting Ariel to be so straightforward. He shrugged casually. "Sorry, I have a wife and child. Your seduction won't work on me."She gave him a disdainful look and complained, "Fine, fine. I’ll drop it. You're really boring!"She was considered a prominent figure in the capital. However, Xayne felt nothing for her even when she was dressed so provocatively, which frustrated her.Xayne smiled faintly and asked, "So, what brings you to me?"Ariel crossed her arms, pouted, and said, "I’m angry at you, so I’m not telling. You can’t make me."Seeing this, Xayne rolled his eyes, got up helplessly, and said, "Okay then, I have other matters to attend to. I'm going to go now.""What? Are you just going to leave like that?" Ariel was infuriated. Was Xayne a blockhead? How could he not understand a woman's feeli

At that moment, a group of menacing, burly men burst into the restaurant. Each had fierce and malicious appearances reminiscent of bandits.Ariel was so scared that she ran behind Xayne, tightly gripping his arm, her face filled with terror. It was evident that this group was here for them. More precisely, they were here for Xayne.The leader, a bald man with tattoos on his head, was incredibly intimidating. This group of intruders promptly forced the restaurant's other customers out.Hiding behind Xayne, Ariel whispered, "Are they here for you?"Xayne shook his head calmly, his sharp gaze fixed on the approaching men. The leader, walking with an air of arrogance, approached them.They were here for him.Xayne frowned. He was just enjoying a peaceful dinner and discussing some matters when everything turned into a mess.The leader, striding forward, observed Xayne's slim and tall figure and the beautiful woman beside him with disdain. At the sight of Ariel, his eyes oozed with l