Crusher Kane and Bob were dragged backward, their heels scraping against the ground as panic completely consumed them.“No—no—no—please, King!”“Master! Please, spare us!”“We’ll do anything!”Their voices cracked, breaking into ugly sobs.Drax didn’t respond.He merely stretched out his hand.A subordinate immediately stepped forward and placed a heavy sledgehammer into his palm. The dull metallic weight thudded softly as Drax tested it once, then twice.Crusher Kane’s pupils shrank.“N–No… please—!”Too late.BAM!The sound of bone shattering echoed through the street like a gunshot. Kane’s scream tore through the air as his arm bent at an impossible angle.BAM!Bob howled next, his body convulsing as the hammer crushed down. Blood sprayed onto the pavement as he rolled, clutching his ruined limb.Drax was merciless.BAM!BAM!Each strike came with a scream. Each scream silenced another shred of arrogance.They collapsed onto the ground, writhing, foaming, crying like broken animals

“If you really want it, I’ll get it for you,” Jaden said calmly, as if he were talking about buying candy.Julie’s eyes widened. “Really? But… it’s so expensive.” Her fingers tightened around his sleeve. She loved the dress—loved it more than she wanted to admit—but a hundred thousand for a single gown felt terrifying. “Brother, that money could do so many other things.”Jaden looked down at her, his expression softening. “Nothing is too expensive for you.”Those words hit her harder than she expected. For a moment, she forgot where she was.Jaden raised his hand slightly. “Excuse me.”A sales representative approached—an elegant woman in her early thirties, perfectly styled, heels clicking lightly on the marble floor. Her professional smile appeared instantly, but her eyes flicked over Jaden and Julie’s clothes before she could stop herself.“Yes, sir?” she asked politely, though doubt lingered beneath her tone.“We want that dress,” Jaden said, pointing at the pink gown behind the g

Her mother frowned. “Fatima, calm down—”“No!” Fatima stamped her foot. “I saw it first. I want it!”Her father’s expression darkened as he followed her gaze to Jaden.He scoffed openly.“Look at him,” he said mockingly. “Does he even look like someone with a hundred thousand dollars in his account?”Fatima’s mother laughed, loud and cruel.“Exactly. People like them should know their place.”Julie’s fingers trembled as she clutched the hem of her sleeve.One hundred thousand dollars.That number echoed painfully in her head.She glanced at Jaden, her heart pounding. She had never asked him how much money he truly had. What if… what if this went wrong?The sales representative froze again, torn between fear and protocol.Then Jaden looked at her.Just one look—but it made her spine straighten instinctively.“You will bring out the dress,” Jaden said calmly.“You will wrap it properly.”He paused, then added coolly, “And you can call security if I don’t pay.”The boutique went dead sil

Norman rushed forward, clutching a file in his trembling hands. His expression was one of panic and desperation as he bent slightly before Marvin.“Brother Marvin, please… forgive me. I—I never even looked through this contract till now. But here—it’s all here!” he said, handing over the document with both hands, bowing slightly.Marvin took the file and flipped through the pages. His eyes narrowed with growing fury.“This says… two million. That’s what I borrowed. Not seven. And the terms were clearly stated—annual repayments, no interest hikes.”Norman clenched his jaw. “That bastard Stone… he altered the terms and went behind my back. He’s been collecting money in my name—without my permission.”Marvin’s brows twitched. His knuckles cracked as he clenched his fists. “That scumbag.”Stone, still crumpled on the floor and bleeding from his lip, stared up in disbelief. His mind reeled at the sudden reversal. Is this really happening? His boss—the same man who once barked orders at reg

It was a sharply dressed young man in a navy-blue suit, walking in with confidence that reeked of arrogance."Mathew, you're here," Martha said, her face lighting up a bit.She tried to sit up as she gestured between the two young men. "Jaden, this is Mathew—my nephew from your uncle’s side. Mathew, meet Jaden—Julie’s brother."Mathew gave Jaden a quick scan from head to toe. There was a smug glint in his eyes, like he was already sizing up a rival. He stepped forward with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.“Julie’s brother? Huh. Are you a new graduate or something?” he asked. “Where did you intern?”Jaden didn’t even spare him a glance. He turned straight to Martha instead. “Aunty, do you feel any better now?”Martha chuckled softly. “I do, son. Mathew’s been helping take care of me too… he comes around when he can.”Hearing that, Mathew’s smile grew wider—proud even—but it dropped in an instant when he realized Jaden had blatantly ignored his question.“You arrogant little pu