"You will regret this refusal, Ms. Celine," Alpin whispered with exposed malice—a cruel vengeance that would be unforgettable. He smiled widely, his expression a crazed, complete satisfaction. The rage inside him finally erupted.Alpin then raised his hand. His voice was loud, slicing through the restaurant’s quiet. His eyes fixed dangerously on Leon. The attack was imminent, right now. This was the devil's command."Take her. And eliminate this worthless garbage!"The bodyguards moved immediately. The two highly trained men moved swift as lightning, lunging for Celine. Her resistance was futile."LEON!"“Take her. And eliminate this worthless garbage!”Alpin commanded, his voice loud and trembling, shattering the dramatic silence in the luxurious Skyview Dining restaurant. Two huge, bulky men, wearing sharp suits, moved instantly from the corner, their target: Celine. They were dark silhouettes speeding across the dimly lit room. Celine recoiled, her scream of panic choked in her thr

"Release them! Release everything you have taken from that woman! RELEASE IT ALL! RIGHT NOW!" Alpin suddenly screamed at his two bodyguards, who were still nursing excruciating pain. He ignored the stares of the other patrons entirely. His only focus now was Leon and the remnants of his assets.The bodyguards, summoning their last ounce of strength, tried to kneel. Their bodies trembled violently. Leon's final strike was clearly devastating. One man attempted to crawl. His blood mixed with wine on the floor. The metallic odor of blood now severely disturbed the nostrils of all the patrons. All eyes focused intently on them. Alpin felt Grandpa Martin's scrutiny.Alpin turned back toward Leon, his gaze communicating profound horror—a genuine, deep-seated fear. His eyes were moist, filled with complete despair and sincere regret. He felt utterly powerless now. All his actions had led to a foolishness he had to fully redeem here. Every word he wanted to say was choked away. No more mocker

Leon stood ten feet away, shrouded by the pervasive darkness. He stared. The entire, raw, cruel aura of Mr. Whangzou radiated unhindered. His black shirt, contrasting with the container backdrop, made him look even more sinister. The silence... now felt suffocatingly thick."Y-you... you followed me," Alpin stammered, his steps recoiling. He nearly tripped over a thick mooring rope stretched across the pier. Fear clenched him tightly; he didn't dare attempt to call his remaining bodyguards.Leon stepped forward slowly. "Followed you? I... was merely conducting final adjustments to a deal you assumed would solidify your power, Mr. Alpin. That is all."Alpin reached for his satellite phone, attempting to activate a panic alarm. However, a high-pitched, sharp hum, an electromagnetic wave, pulsed from Leon's wrist cuff, instantly neutralizing all nearby electronic devices. Alpin’s satellite phone vibrated violently, emitted smoke, and then died completely. The faint smell of burnt metal w

Alpin stared vacantly into the darkness, a cold dread piercing his fractured ribs. His trembling body stood upright. He retrieved his broken satellite phone, crushing it tightly in his hand. Yes, he swore allegiance. He promised to secure Celine. But this humiliation—the total public disgrace at the fancy restaurant. Even the immediate seizure of his assets was a scarring punishment.He touched the torn fabric of his jacket, feeling the subtle scratch Leon had inflicted. A cold smile appeared on his lips. A soundless laugh escaped him as he stood. In the eyes of Alpin Darmojowanto, beneath the absolute fear, a fresh, deep seed of vengeance was planted. It was vengeance against defeat, something he would inflict on anyone who challenged his vast wealth. Mr. Whangzou Lee. He would remember that full name. He turned slowly, retreating further into the desolate pier. Consumed by self-pity, he knew he had to leave quickly. He knew a different battle was about to begin. No one would take Di

"I suspect Dion Walker, before his downfall engineered by Leon, also had strong business targets related to Celine. He likely worked alongside another woman—perhaps a rival of Celine’s. This is no small plot, Mr. Mozu. They are extremely determined," Alpin emphasized. He leaned slightly forward. "We can provide you with all the logistical information, detailed movements, and all the covert operational plans of BeAnd Company, Celine's company."Alex Mozu stood up. His movement was quiet but fluid like water. He walked toward the massive window, looking out over the desolate, dark estate, far from the buzzing crowds of Wilten Hill. "Leonor disguised his identity from Celine for two reasons: security and to maintain the purity of his love. And he has failed," he remarked, his tone indicating perverse satisfaction. "Thanks to you, Mr. Alpin, he was forced to reveal a fraction of his fangs."Alex Mozu turned. His eyes were fixed on Alpin, cold yet intensely furious. "So, you are willing to