Ponytail’s face twisted with rage at Jaden Rift’s words. His finger hovered over the trigger, and he prepared to fire a few rounds, his hands shaking slightly with a mix of anger and anticipation.But before he could even squeeze the trigger, shadows emerged from the darkness surrounding the abandoned building. The night was pierced by the sharp, deafening cracks of gunfire.Boom! Boom! Boom!Elias Verrick dropped to the floor, his body shaking uncontrollably as panic coursed through him. Dust and debris flew into the air with each shot. Selena clung to Jaden, hiding behind him as if her very life depended on his presence.The chaos lasted only moments, yet it felt like an eternity. When the echoes faded, an eerie silence settled over the building.By then, Ponytail and his men lay sprawled across the cold concrete floor, drenched in blood. Not a single one had the chance to fire a shot. Their weapons, once a symbol of threat, had been rendered useless.Kaelus and the Elite Eight emer

“Actually, he didn’t command anyone,” Selena Verrick interjected quickly, her tone calm but firm. “Jaden just asked for backup from the military to help save Uncle.”A wave of realization washed over the Verrick family.No wonder.There was no way—at least in their eyes—that a jobless man like Jaden Rift could command soldiers with a snap of his fingers. That idea was simply too outrageous to accept.The family members exchanged glances, each silently nodding to themselves. Their conclusion was unanimous. The explanation made more sense. Troops had been stationed in Ironvale City for weeks, part of the government’s sweeping anti-terrorism campaign. From the Harrison Hart's syndicate to Kent Duvan’s mercenary crew, every major troublemaker in the city had been wiped out in the last two months.Jaden Rift, to them, was nothing more than a lucky man who had managed to send out a distress signal at the right time. The military had done the heavy lifting, not him.Elias Verrick’s kidnapper

But Nora still looked uneasy. “This is… too much. What if we make a mistake one day and you kick us out again?” Her voice trembled slightly, betraying her worry. She couldn't bring herself to fully believe his words.Elias grinned reassuringly. “Nora, this time Dad is completely earnest. He wouldn’t do something like this without meaning it.”Aiden leaned forward, his voice brimming with excitement. “That’s right. Dad has even decided to hand over our biggest subsidiary, Helix Group, to you and your family. From now on, every cent Helix group makes will be yours!”Vane and Nora weren’t the only ones caught off guard. Jaden and Selena exchanged glances, both silently acknowledging that the Verricks had truly gone all in this time. At this rate… pigs might fly.Vane, ever honest and kind-hearted, felt a lump in his throat. His eyes shimmered as he looked at his father. The old man had come personally to apologize, to mend the rift, and now he was giving Vane Helix Group—a company worth

Vane turned to look at Jaden, who was standing protectively next to Selena. “You’re right,” he said with a chuckle, though his voice carried both relief and awe. “If you hadn’t rescued Uncle Elias from the kidnappers, Dad and the others would never have let go of the past. I wouldn’t be sitting here as the General Manager of Helix Group today.”Jaden shook his head with a small smile. “That’s not true, Vane. You’ve earned this. You’re the second son of the Verrick clan, and it was only natural that you should take charge of this company. I only cleared the path.”Selena’s smile widened as she stepped closer to Vane. “Dad, now that Grandpa has entrusted you with such responsibility, you need to manage Helix group properly and prove yourself. This isn’t just about the money or the title—it’s about honor and family legacy.”Vane inhaled deeply, ready to respond with a bold declaration of how he would lead the company. But before he could speak, Fera rushed into the office, her face pale

The moment Brutal Flame finished his words, the thirty men behind him raised their machetes, iron bars, and clubs, and stormed forward like a pack of rabid wolves. In an instant, the office descended into chaos—the crash of shattering glass, the splintering of wood, and the metallic clang of weapons striking furniture filled the air. Desks toppled over, chairs shattered, and stacks of documents scattered like snow in a storm.Employees screamed as they scrambled out of harm’s way, some ducking under tables, others rushing for the exits, their faces pale with terror. The once-pristine office now looked like a battlefield.Vane trembled, his fists clenched, though his voice quivered with both rage and helplessness. “You bl**dy hooligans! How dare you wreck my company!?” he roared, but his anger was almost drowned out by the deafening noise of destruction.Brutal Flame cut through the chaos like a predator, his eyes burning with cruelty and a wicked grin plastered across his face. “I won