Naomi’s four security guards moved instantly.The moment Agatha gave the order, they stepped in front of Naomi like human shields, guns drawn—but they never stood a chance. A deafening volley of gunfire ripped through the night. One by one, the guards collapsed, blood splattering across the asphalt as their bodies hit the ground.“Mom!” Jaden screamed, biting the arms of the man that held him and ran towards Naomi with Julie.Naomi didn’t look back.In that single, desperate second, she spun around, threw herself into the driver’s seat, and slammed the door shut. The engine roared to life as she floored the accelerator.The car shot forward.“Get her!” Agatha screamed, her calm finally cracking. “Don’t let them escape!”The men scrambled into their vehicles, engines roaring as bullets tore through the air. Gunshots shattered the rear window, glass spraying over the children. Jaden wrapped his arms around Julie as she cried uncontrollably, her screams piercing his ears.“Mom, they’re s

For over a decade, Agatha had ruled from the shadows.As the wife of a powerful tycoon, she used influence and bullets when needed. Families weaker than hers were crushed, their companies stripped away one by one. Any who resisted were erased. That was how the Thornfells rose to dominate Ravenmoor, their name untouchable, their power absolute.“I won’t give up my company,” Donald said hoarsely, lifting his head once more. “I don’t care who sent you.”Draco’s lips curled into a slow, wicked grin.“Fine,” he said calmly. “Then let’s make this interesting.”He motioned to his men, who stepped closer, their eyes locked on Hannah.“I’m going to have a lot of fun with your daughter,” Draco continued casually, his voice dripping with cruelty, “right here in front of you. Let’s see how long you can resist.”Donald’s eyes widened in horror as he struggled violently against his restraints.“Don’t you dare…”Before Donald could finish his sentence, Draco lunged forward and grabbed Hannah by the

The Thornfells Estate.Calling it a mansion would have been an insult.The Thornfells Estate was an empire carved into stone and steel, sprawling across acres of land like a private kingdom. High concrete walls crowned with electric fencing surrounded the property. Watchtowers stood at every corner, armed guards patrolling relentlessly.More than three hundred elite guards protected the estate.Two massive iron gates blocked the main road. Past them lay another fortified checkpoint, and beyond that—the heart of the estate itself. Getting inside without an invitation was nearly impossible. The guards were not what made the estate powerful and beyond reach for just anyone. It was because of who it guards. Lucian Thornfell, a god in human flesh.Tonight, however, the gates were wide open.Golden lights illuminated the entire property as luxury vehicles lined the entrance. Laughter, music, and celebration filled the air. It was Derek Thornfell’s birthday—one of Agatha and Lucian’s sons—an

Jaden twisted his body midair, bullets ripping past him where his head had been a heartbeat earlier. Then suddenly.BOOM!Jaden drove his fist forward into empty space.The air collapsed.An invisible shockwave erupted outward, slamming into the front line of mercenaries. Men were flung backward like broken dolls, bodies smashing into one another as weapons flew from their hands.The courtyard fell silent.The remaining mercenaries froze, fear crawling into their eyes.“W-who the hell are you?” one of them whispered, tightening his grip on his rifle.Jaden landed lightly, boots touching the ground without a sound. He straightened, rolling his shoulders as if warming up.“Leave,” he said calmly. “I’m not here for you.”They hesitated.One man swallowed hard. “Screw that—open fire!”They rushed him at once. Jaden smirked and then he vanished from where he stood and reappeared behind them.Crack!A fist crushed a man’s jaw.Slash!A dagger flashed, dropping another before he could scream

Elder Dusk stepped forward.His hands remained clasped behind his back, posture relaxed, as though the massacre around him was nothing more than an inconvenience. His eyes, however, were cold. “I admire your courage,” Dusk said calmly, his voice carrying through the ruined hall, “walking into the Thornfells Estate and making such a mess.”He glanced briefly at Hogan’s broken body, then looked back at Jaden with faint disdain.“You may have defeated Hogan,” Dusk continued, “but even he is nothing more than an insect compared to me.”A murmur rippled through the guests.“Exactly, no one’s stronger than Elder Dusk”“That’s Elder Dusk…”“He’s finished now.”Dusk took a slow step forward.“I will give you a chance,” he said, as though bestowing mercy. “Kneel. Apologize to the young master. And I will only break your legs and spare your life.”His tone was gentle. Reasonable. As if this were the most generous offer in the world.The guests reacted immediately.“He’s lucky…”“Elder Dusk is m