His subordinate swallowed hard before replying, his voice trembling, “The person in charge of the delivery, Hendrick, showed up with a group of drivers. They are demanding that we return their goods immediately. They said if we refuse, the consequences will be… terrible.”Cyclops let out a harsh laugh, as if he had just heard a joke.“Terrible consequences?” he sneered. “Who do they think they are?”Without another word, he grabbed a jacket and strode out, his expression turning vicious. With a sharp wave of his hand, he summoned his men.In less than a minute, over a hundred men followed him toward the factory entrance. Iron rods and blades gleamed under the dull afternoon light. Several of them openly carried firearms, their fingers resting on the triggers with casual confidence.They moved like a mob that had never feared consequences.When the group reached the factory gates, they saw Hendrick standing at the front with more than thirty drivers and logistics staff behind him. The

Just as despair was settling in and the atmosphere in the conference room grew heavy, the door suddenly burst open.The head of security rushed in, his breathing uneven, his face tense.“President Verrick,” he reported urgently, “there’s a group of men downstairs. They look… dangerous.”The words instantly put everyone on edge.Selena’s heart skipped. Her expression tightened as she asked quickly, “Lawson again? Didn’t they already take our equipment? What else do they want now?”Her mind immediately went to the worst possible scenario. Storming the headquarters. Intimidation. Violence.However, before panic could spread any further, Logan shook his head firmly.“No, that’s not it,” he said, sounding just as confused. “They do look like delinquents, and frankly, they’re intimidating. But their behavior is… strange. Extremely obedient.”He hesitated for a moment before continuing, clearly unsure of what he had just heard.“They said they’re here to return Rift Group’s equipment. And th

At first, Jaden intended to make Cyclops and his men kneel in front of Rift Group’s headquarters overnight.That was the bare minimum punishment in his eyes.They had crossed a line. They had touched something that belonged to him.If not for Selena standing beside him, he would have made an example of them for the entire city to see.However, when he felt Selena tug lightly at his sleeve and heard the softness in her voice, he paused. After a brief moment of silence, he relented.He turned to her and replied with a faint smile, “Sure. If that’s what my beloved wife wants, we’ll forgive them just this once.”The moment those words left his mouth, Selena froze.Her cheeks flushed instantly, a warm heat creeping up her neck. She avoided everyone’s gaze, her heart beating a little faster than usual. Despite herself, a comforting warmth spread deep within her chest.Beloved wife.The words carried a weight she could not ignore.Jaden then turned back toward Cyclops and his men. The warmth

Badan’s face was grim as he continued, his voice deliberately lowered. “Blackridge Enterprise isn’t just some military-backed corporation. The North Army stands directly behind it. There are even rumors that the General of the North himself founded Blackridge Enterprise in the early days.”He paused, letting the weight of those words sink in.“Which means anyone who goes against Blackridge Enterprise is indirectly challenging the General of the North. That is a line no one survives crossing,” Badan added bluntly. “Fortunately, Cyclops and his men took full responsibility. They never mentioned us. In a situation like this, that’s already the best possible outcome.”Lawson clenched his jaw, his frustration simmering beneath the surface. “I never imagined Selena would manage to establish a connection with Blackridge Enterprise,” he said coldly. “With that backing, equipment is no longer an issue for Rift Group.”He leaned back, eyes narrowing. “Our original plan was to work with Libra Gr

Naturally, Selena believed Sharon without a second thought and spoke warmly, “Jaden and I are heading to love and trust Restaurant for dinner. Why don’t you join us?”Sharon paused for a split second. Her fingers tightened around the strap of her bag before she forced a casual smile and shook her head. “No, thanks. I already made plans to meet someone else.”Selena looked slightly disappointed. “That’s a shame. If that’s the case, let’s have a meal together some other time.”“Definitely,” Sharon replied quickly, nodding a little too eagerly.The three of them walked toward the elevator together. As the doors slid shut and the cabin began its descent, the confined space made everything feel quieter, heavier.Jaden stood quietly beside Selena, his gaze seemingly relaxed. Yet his eyes flicked toward Sharon from time to time.Only then did he notice it.Sharon’s forehead glistened with sweat. Her breathing was steady, but her grip on the stuffed bag was unnaturally tight, as if she were a