As he was about to slide his phone back into his pocket, suddenly, a lady bumped into him. Roderick raised his head and saw Bella Roy, Felicia's secretary."Isn't it too early for you to be drowning in thoughts because you got dumped like the trash that you are?"Roderick didn't bother to give Bella a second glance as he ignored her and walked away.Bella was pained but headed into the living room with annoyance.Meanwhile, as soon as Roderick stepped out of the Santos Villa, a convoy of exotic and military cars hurriedly halted before him.An army of soldiers led by Tony Hoggs, a cold-looking lieutenant, along with a group of men dressed in well-tailored suits led by Paul Ashley, the chairman of Ace Company, jumped down from the vehicles.They all rushed towards Roderick and fell to their knees. "We honor you, Lord Roderick! Even on our last breath, we will never cease to serve you, The Invincible War King!"Roderick's face frowned as he stared at them all before turning to Tony, to

It was already 3:55 PM when a black Mercedes Benz parked at Lily Garden.This part of the city is very calm and the quietest of the whole Glacia City. However, people only visit the beautiful garden occasionally.Inside the car were two young and pretty ladies—Kate Bolton and her secretary, Christina Smith.Kate was sitting in the passenger seat. Her demeanor was calm and classy. Her delicate skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were bright and shiny, sparkling like gemstones.Christina, who was occupying the driver's seat, cleared her throat, "Miss Bolton, you're so lucky to be finally meeting the miracle doctor after the long search."Kate smiled slightly, "It's indeed great luck. I appreciate your support throughout this long time.""That's not necessary, Miss Bolton. But I'm curious; out of all places, why did a doctor with such ability choose Lily Garden as a meeting place? I was expecting an invitation to a big hospital or a VIP lounge for a classy lady like you." Christina t

Kate remained unfazed as she watched them come closer. They all had their faces covered with masks, except for their leader, who disguised his face with a scary tattoo.They were all holding all sorts of deadly weapons like baseball bats, crowbars, and the like. They were all alert and ready to attack in a call."How dare you cross my path?" Kate's voice had already turned cold and stern.The tattooed guy smirked and replied, "Miss Bolton, this is Glacia City, not River's, where you have so many bodyguards to protect you."Even though he had a valid point, Kate was never backing down. She took a step forward, her face tightened in anger. Then, she said, "If that's your thought. You have failed woefully.Kate was about to dial a number on her phone when the tattooed guy mocked, "Don't tell me you want to make a call. Haha! Have you forgotten how long it would take them to get to Lily Garden?"Kate's teeth gritted. "What exactly do you want?" she asked, her eyes turning red with anger.

It was time for the Ace Company Charity dinner in the evening. A very large crowd was gathered before a massive building called The Prestige. This included onlookers who had come to feast their eyes and the media present to cover the grand entrance of the celebrities.The Prestige building exudes elegance and class, from its modern architectural style to its breathtaking appearance.This building is one of the Ace Company's grand properties that commands a lot of respect.Just then, a black BMW drove into the parking lot, and a slender, pretty leg of a lady was seen stepping out of the car.This caught the attention of the crowd, and they were astounded when they saw the lady's full figure next to the car.She was wearing a black evening dress with sleeves designed in silver.The dress looked perfect on her body as it accentuated her curves. Indeed, she was blessed with beauty that turned heads."What a beauty!""She looks like she stepped out of a painting.""Oh my, isn't she the CEO

Felicia felt a pause in her heart as she stared at the duo before her. She felt so lost and dumb at that moment that she was at a loss for words.She had approached Roderick earlier to tell him to quickly leave the hall before the security found out about his illegal entrance. She never expected to encounter the unexplainable scene before her.Even though she heard the lady clearly, she found it difficult to believe her ears. However, her eyes could not deny the evidence, as she couldn't unsee the gorgeous woman pressing her body against Roderick.This made her heart nearly explode, and pain ran through her body. Even though she tried hard to hide this feeling, a spark of jealousy was still evident on her face.Felicia scoffed, concealing the pain in her mind, and asked again, "Who do you say he is to you?"Kate could read the pain in Felicia's face and voice. This hinted to her that there must be a previous close relationship between Roderick and the lady.To add to her pain, she rep