Eric and Frederick were both fast. Frederick anticipated Eric's intention to attack Lucas after their exchange of words. Thus, when Eric moved, Frederick did the same.As Eric punched at Lucas, Frederick sensed his actions and defended his son with his other hand.However, Vince was even faster, determined not to let Frederick harm Eric in any way. Everything unfolded in the blink of an eye.Eric knocked Lucas over, who cried out in pain. Eric also had to fend off Frederick, aware that he had to use restraint, or he could have seriously hurt Lucas.Behind Eric, Vince and Frederick engaged in a swift fistfight. They exchanged blows before simultaneously stepping back.Vince casually brushed off where Frederick had struck him and smirked. "Looks like you're truly the Pettersons' top fighter."Frowning, Frederick asked, "Who are you?"He had never imagined that Eric had such a formidable ally. From their recent exchange, it was evident that Vince's skills matched his own.What w

Everyone watched the fight closely, and Vince was no exception. He was ready to step in if Eric showed signs of losing. He knew well that Frederick would likely go back on his promises if the situation turned against him.Frederick's main goal was to drag Eric down with him. However, Vince was more worried that Eric might be unable to defeat Frederick.Frederick stripped off his clothes, revealing his muscular body.Eric launched a series of quick attacks, only to realize that Frederick had an excellent defense. His punches to Frederick's shoulders didn't do much damage.Eric was aware that every fighter had a vulnerable point, but he didn't know where Frederick's was. For now, he had to keep fighting and search for that weakness."Hahaha!" Frederick laughed loudly after taking a few hits from Eric. "I can keep this up all day! You've made a terrible mistake by challenging me!"Eric furrowed his brow as he looked at Frederick's throat. It appeared that Frederick was also testing

"Hahaha!" Frederick spat out blood and burst into laughter. "Keep the promise? What are you talking about? Kill Roland and Valerie!"Eric and Vince knew he had never intended to keep his promise from the beginning. Thus, Vince had seized the opportunity to approach the Draco family during their intense battle.As Frederick reneged on his words, Vince sprang into action. He incapacitated the guards overseeing Roland and Valerie with a swift palm strike."Damn it!" Frederick shouted. "Why does it have to involve my family?"With these words, he strode toward Lucas."Dad..." Lucas' voice trembled. "You don't have to do this! We can sell our family assets and move to another country! We can start anew!"Despite the Pettersons' near bankruptcy, they still possessed enough assets for a modest life."Lucas…" Frederick said, tears welling up in his eyes. "You're right. We can start fresh."Hunching over, he pushed the wheelchair to take Lucas inside. Seeing this, Eric felt relief. Alth

In Dortmund City, at the Petterson manor.Darkness shrouded the once grand estate, casting an aura of desolation upon it.A man sat on the steps, his mouth greedily consuming wine.Today, he had hurried back from Salt City only to receive heart-wrenching news: his younger brother had been slain by their father, who had then taken his life in jail out of remorse.Kenneth lacked the specifics of the tragedy, but he knew others were implicated. At that moment, he felt utterly defeated.In just two days in Salt City, he had lost two family members and the family business in a single, devastating blow. His grief and the uncertain future left him lost.He reached for the wine bottle, aiming to drown his sorrows.A large hand seized the bottle as he raised it, and a faint voice reached his ears. "If you don't pull yourself together and seek justice for your father and brother, they'll never find peace! I know who's behind your family's suffering. I can help you exact revenge!"Kenneth

Big Sis had passed away, but her legend still thrived in the Salt City underworld. The Salt City underworld might vanish someday, but Big Sis would always inspire future generations.For Eric and Sylvia, Big Sis meant more than just a legend. She had aided them significantly, and they would remember her forever.Eric, especially, had seen the dark side of the Johnsons. Despite Big Sis being involved in shady dealings, she never hesitated to assist when they needed help. In Eric's eyes, she was more of a family than Blake's siblings ever were.Elly felt the weight of Big Sis' death for a long time. Being from the underworld didn't make Big Sis a bad person. She was someone who loved and hated without fear, and Elly admired her for it.Life moved on even after someone's passing.-As New Year's approached, Blake returned to the city. The main structure of the family's hometown house was complete, and they planned to finish the rest next year. Blake's goal was to prepare the house f