Bob stood frozen, drenched in sweat as he stared at the unconscious bodies of his men. His lips trembled.“C-Come here, Bob,” Jaden said, dusting his hands off casually. “I wanna ask you something.”Bob flinched, took a step back. “B-Bastard! You think you’re strong? There’s always someone stronger than you! Just wait! I’ll call my cousin—you’ll be dead meat!”Jaden’s expression didn’t change. “One last chance. Come here.”“You really don’t know who you’re messing with,” Bob sneered, regaining some courage behind his words. “My cousin is Crusher Kane—he runs this district. He's got dozens of trained killers under him. If he says you're dead, no one will even bury your body.”Gasps erupted from the crowd.“Crusher Kane?”“The district enforcer?!”"Kane is the King of this street"“Even the police don’t touch him…”Bob puffed his chest. “You still have a way out. Hand over your sister. Add $2 million in compensation. Then get on your knees and beg. Maybe—just maybe—he’ll let you live.”

Marvin watched in disbelief, the corner of his lip twitching as he muttered, “I didn’t know Julie’s brother had such a hidden identity… I’m glad she has someone like this in her life. Someone who can protect her when I can’t.”But his relief quickly twisted into concern.“Still,” he whispered to himself, eyes narrowing, “the mastermind behind all this… was Baron from the Gravesend family. No matter how powerful this young man is, the Gravesends aren’t people you face alone.”The Gravesends were ranked just under the Thornfells, second among the Seven Elite families. Their grip on Ravenmoor was undeniable. In most places, they weren’t under the government—they were the government. Opposing them wasn’t just foolish. It was suicide.Clara stood frozen, her throat dry. She had assumed Jaden was powerful—maybe even dangerous—but this?Even her grandfather, who commanded entire districts with a word, seemed like a shadow next to this storm of a man.“But even with that,” she thought grimly,

Jaden dusted his clothes off with calm precision, as though nothing had happened. His knuckles were still red, but his face betrayed no emotion.Julie rushed forward, wrapping her arms tightly around him. “Big brother, you’re amazing,” she whispered, her voice trembling not out of fear—but relief. “It’s over now. Let’s go home.”But just as they were about to leave, Ms. Clara stepped forward, her heels clicking against the pavement. “Wait,” she said sharply. “I want to talk to your brother.”Jaden turned his head slightly. Clara marched over and grabbed his wrist, pulling him aside. They stopped near a rusted dumpster, where shadows stretched long across the alleyway.She crossed her arms and stared at him sternly. “Since you're Julie's brother, I’ll be blunt. Maybe you’ve made a name for yourself in whatever hellhole you disappeared into all these years. But that doesn’t give you the right to waltz in and throw chaos around like a wrecking ball.”Jaden remained quiet, his eyes steady

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