“Oh, so Mr. Shogun is here as well. Please have a seat, sir,” said William politely. “However, allow me to point out that today’s meeting concerns the internal affairs of Ocean Real Corp. If you intend to get involved, that may not be procedurally appropriate.” In the past, William would have respected Shogun’s presence. But now the situation was different. With a secure position under the protection of Tornado Corp and Nathan Molo, he was no longer afraid of anyone, not even Shogun. Especially since Carlo’s illness and the shift of power to Tornado Corp, Shogun’s influence was seen as no longer directly beneficial. Offering a little respect was more than enough. “Mr. William does have a point,” added one of the board members, casting a mocking glance at James. “Mr. Shogun is a close associate of Mr. Carlo, so if he is here to represent him, we can accept that. But who is this James? Does he really deserve to sit at the same table with us and lead the Ocean Real Corp board meeting

Meanwhile, Erick was sitting back, a cigar in his hand and a glass of alcohol on the table. He looked like he was enjoying the moment. Knock knock... Someone knocked on the door. "Erick, you're amazing! I just got back from Ocean Real Corp, and the workers there treated me like a king," said Nathan with a wide smile. Erick laughed. "Now is the perfect time to take advantage of them." Suddenly, Erick's expression turned serious. "By the way, Nathan. You did a great job today too. I just got a call from the Director of Ocean Real Corp. Everything is going smoothly. We can start operating inside Ocean World Corp and prepare the investment funds. That company will be ours very soon." "That fast?" Nathan looked surprised. "By the way, when I was leaving Ocean Real Corp, I ran into James and Shogun." "I heard Carlo couldn’t lead the meeting because he’s still in the hospital. So he asked James to replace him? Letting someone clueless run a company? Isn’t that a disaster waiting to

David clenched his fists. He knew exactly who was standing in front of him—the mastermind behind the shooting of James and Shogun, and the one pulling strings from abroad to bring them down. CRACK! David moved like lightning. His right hand shot forward like an eagle’s claw, aiming straight for Erick. But the man in black next to Erick finally made his move. A single powerful punch forced David to stumble back several steps. He stopped and stared at the man, confused. His palm tingled from the blow. David had trained in martial arts for nearly twenty years. He could split stone and break knives with his bare hands. But this man’s punch had left his arm trembling. Without saying a word, the man in black took off his hat. His fierce face was now in full view. Pale skin, nearly two meters tall, a body like sculpted steel. His eyes were cold, his nose sharp, and his face frozen with zero emotion. “Hades, give them a proper welcome,” Erick said flatly, arms crossed in front of

“Disappear from this world…” Erick collapsed to the ground, his face pale with bitterness, and the corner of his lips twitching uncontrollably. At this moment, he had completely lost the confidence to fight James. The man now standing with one foot on his head possessed an unimaginable strength. James, the man who had easily defeated Hade had shattered Erick’s entire understanding of true power. He had no idea how James did it, how terrifying his ability was, or even where he came from. One thing was certain: this man was no ordinary person. “No! Don’t kill me! We can talk things out!” Erick cried out in panic, begging for mercy. There was no time to save face. Even someone as important as him, a key figure in a major international company, could shrink before the threat of death. “Now you want to talk things out?” James scoffed, removing his foot from Erick’s head. Erick took a deep breath of relief as the pressure disappeared. Only then did he feel a little bit free from

The interior on the third floor of the resort hotel was as luxurious as a golden palace. Two rows of uniformed female staff stood along the long hallway lined with red carpet, giving the space a sense of opulence and indulgence. "Sorry...This is a private club owned by Young Master Nathan Molo. Do you have an invitation from him? If not, you’re not allowed inside," one of the guards said seriously as James arrived at the entrance. James didn’t say a word. But the man beside him, Hades, acted immediately. A single punch from Hades landed squarely on the guard’s face, sending him staggering. But the moment he recognized Hades’s face, panic filled his expression. "M-Mr. Hades... Forgive us! We didn’t know you were coming," the guard stammered, then quickly stepped aside to let them in. In Tornado Corp, Hades was known as the top bodyguard commander. Every guard assigned by Carlo knew who he was. James and Hades entered the grand hall. Hades was immediately instructed to clear