"The sound of the horror you feel just before your death. That one you made just now—" Kian grinned like he had just saved the world. "—was my favourite sound. It's the sound I love to hear the most."Kian stepped closer and crouched till he could look the dying man directly in the eye. He patted his hair which appeared to be the only place that survived the metal shards."Ugh!" Axel groaned and convulsed painfully. But Kian's grin only widened as he informed him in a chilly tone, "Be rest assured. You are not alone. Brax and his fellow disciples will be waiting for you on the way to hell when you close your eyes. It's not good to keep them waiting as they have been waiting for a long time."Axel trembled all over after hearing this. Even at his time of death, he wondered, 'Who is this monster?'"Go on. Also, don't forget to extend my greetings to them," Kian's words felt like the last decree told to someone about to be executed.The moment he stopped talking, Axel's head tilted and

"Charlotte Lane?" Kian stroked his chin. This name was quite familiar. Where has he heard this name from before? "General, do you know who she is?" Wesley saw the look on his face and figured out he knew something.But Kian shook his head. "The name sounds familiar for some reason but I can't remember where or how I might have met her... I..."Kian's words trailed off and his eyes lit up as realization dawned on him. Now he remembers. The last few letters he had exchanged with Garrett, the latter had constantly mentioned this woman to him.Charlotte Lane is Garrett's fiancée and the woman he is going to marry. Garrett praised this woman many times in his letters that even Kian was impressed."Interesting," Kian smacked his lips with a happy smile. He initially wanted to call Garrett and inform him that he was in front of the hotel.However, he kept his phone away. This birthday bash appeared to be a big party and not something small considering the dazzling number of celebrities show

"Attention please!" Just right after Tiffany warned Kian, Charlotte's melodious voice echoed across the room again. The people who had been praising and complimenting her quietened once again.Seeing that she had gotten everyone's attention, a beautiful smile blossomed on her face, capturing many hearts. "Besides my birthday celebration today, I have also prepared a surprise for you all."People exchanged gazes as they wondered. A surprise? What could the surprise be? They were intrigued and curious. All their attention was unwavering from Charlotte who clapped her hands to make a signal."I have also organized a special auction to entertain all of you. It's my gratitude to you all for gracing my birthday party with your presence."The crowd looked at each other again but before a discussion could break out, Charlotte continued with a wider smile, "Collectibles that have been gathered by my family for years will be displayed for the auction. Feel free to bid for the one you want.""Wo

"Eight hundred thousand dollars!" The husband of the socialite raised his placard and directly increased the price. This action however got the other bidders excited. "Eight hundred and Fifty thousand dollars!""Nine hundred thousand dollars!""One million dollars!""..."Among the guests, Tiffany leaned on Wesley again and advised him, "Don't be fooled by the host. A used jewelry is a used jewelry. Why would one have to buy it at such an expensive price when you could easily get a brand new customized one at a cheaper price?"Tiffany shook her head at the guests excitedly bidding away. "Tsk... Tsk... These people really have money to waste. I would have missed this show if I stayed at home. Thankfully, I came."Wesley had seized the opportunity to create some distance between them. He was really uncomfortable with the way this woman was constantly clinging to him. He almost couldn't breathe because of her perfume.Thinking of this, Wesley looked in Kian's direction. He was startled

At this point, the bidding price had already reached thirty five million dollars. "I'll add another million to make it thirty six million," Master Hank announced with a somber face before looking up at Sophia and Franklin."But if you two bid further, I'll withdraw automatically."Franklin crossed his leg casually and shook his head with a smile. "But I'll add another five hundred thousand dollars to make it thirty six million, five hundred dollars."Meanwhile, Sophia didn't even look up as she informed them, "I'll make it forty million dollars."Franklin's eyes widened in surprise at her words. Master Hank's facial expression darkened and he clasped his hands together."Fine, I give up," He stepped back from the bidding war. As much as he wanted to collaborate with the Harrington's family, he couldn't possibly waste so much money. And he couldn't compete with these two. One has a powerful yet obscure background, the other has a similarly powerful background. Although regretful, Mast