The response was met with bursts of laughter. “Hahaha! This man is really good at bragging without blinking!” “So calm when he lies, impressive.” “Crazy, his claims are way too big. Buying a building in Kopus Star City? His face is thick enough.” Everyone there laughed at James. Not a single person believed he could do it. If he really bought a building in that area, it would mean he had cash flow in the trillions. Even Mariana could not do that easily, let alone a so called useless son-in-law from Leeds like James. His wife came to the reunion by taxi, but her husband arrived with a Bentley and bodyguards? It all looked so fake and showy. “Sheva, your husband is a huge liar. Do you really believe him?” Mariana asked, looking at her with mockery. “I believe him,” Sheva answered without hesitation. Immediately everyone stared at her with disbelief. “Sheva, you are too naive. James does not even know the price of a single building in Kopus! I have seen many men like

"Ah, Miss Mariana. It is rare for you to visit the Trandana Hotel," Jacky said in his deep, calm voice."Mr. Jacky truly knows how to treat his guests with respect," Mariana replied, lifting her wine glass. "Let’s sit and have a drink.""So this is the famous Jacky?" someone among the guests whispered. "The one called the controller of wind and rain in the Ken District?""Not just that," another replied. "Mr. Jacky is not only a business giant. He is also a powerful figure in the gray world."The presence of the bald man with glasses made the entire room fall silent. Jacky’s name was no stranger to anyone. In the land of the Ken District, he was a living legend, a major figure in both property and underground business. He controlled massive industries like Ken Star City, a source of wealth that seemed endless.But more than that, Jacky was known as the Bald Eagle, one of the most feared figures in the underworld.Everyone knew that the underground emperor of Ken District, Jayden, had

Even the Nelton family’s forces, who held power in the Hawar District, probably would not dare to oppose him. Everyone knew that someone like Jacky was not just an ordinary businessman—he was a man respected even by the leaders of other districts. “Ask Mr. Timothy to apologize?” Jacky said in a low, cold voice. “There is no need for him to apologize to me.” He looked sharply at Mariana, then continued firmly, “Mariana, you should apologize to Mr. Timothy.” Mariana stared at him in shock. “What do you mean?” she asked, confused by the direction of the conversation. Jacky turned to James, bowed his head slightly, and spoke with deep respect. “Mr. Timothy, what do you think? What should we do with people like this who do not even know their place?” He paused, waiting for an answer. “Do you want me to order my men to remove them right now?” James lifted his wine glass and took a slow sip. His gaze was calm yet carried authority. “No need,” he said lightly. “For something this smal

Mariana scoffed. “Fine, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance, Sheva. If you don’t want your husband’s face to be ruined along with yours, tell him to apologize right now. Once my father arrives, it will be too late for him to kneel.” Sheva stayed silent, her face tense. Mariana smiled coldly and lifted her phone. “Father, I’m at the Trandana Hotel. Jacky from the Hawar District is trying to threaten me. He wants me to make a toast and apologize to someone.” A deep, authoritative voice of a middle-aged man came through the speaker. “Jacky? The one working under Jayden?” “Yes, Father. He’s here with some arrogant man. They said the Nelton Family name means nothing and even told me to leave the hotel. I couldn’t stand it, so I called you,” Mariana said in a pitiful tone. Darus, Mariana’s father, was silent for a moment before his voice turned cold. “Tell Jacky I’ll be there in five minutes. Let him see for himself who should be careful with their words.” Mariana deliberately turn

Hades’s body looked large and solid, yet his movements were so fast that ordinary human eyes could barely follow them. In an instant, he no longer looked like a normal man—but like a wild beast ready to devour its prey.“Are you all right?”“You dare to do this? This is outrageous!”Seeing their comrade lying on the ground, vomiting blood endlessly, Darus’s guards lost control. Their eyes turned feral, filled with hatred.All at once, they drew iron batons from under their suits. Several others opened long black bags from their backs, revealing shining firearms under the light.“Kneel down right now!” one of them shouted. “If not, don’t blame us when the bullets start talking!”“Defying our boss means you’re asking for death!”Dozens of professional guards surrounded James and Hades from every direction. Their rage burned hotter after seeing their leader taken down so brutally.But Hades only grinned. The cruel smile on his lips showed that he was actually enjoying their threats. He