The black sedan entered the Azure Pinnacle area slowly.From the window, Celine and Sarah could see the magnificent building towering high. Gleaming titanium steel walls, dark glass windows reflecting the morning sunlight, and security gates with armed guards at every corner.The car stopped right in front of the main entrance. A neatly uniformed valet immediately approached, opening the door for them.Celine got out first, followed by Sarah. Lein got out from the front door with a calm movement. Andre stayed inside the car, waiting for instructions.In front of them, automatic glass doors opened, revealing an incredibly luxurious lobby.Perfectly gleaming white marble floors. A large crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Exotic ornamental plants in the corners of the room. And reception staff standing with upright postures behind an ebony wood desk.Sarah smiled admiringly, "This place is truly impressive."Celine nodded, having the same conclusion.They began walking in, slow

They moved forward, but Lein spoke in a calm tone, "Are you sure you won't regret doing this?"Both guards stopped for a moment, looking at Lein with confused gazes.Lein continued in the same calm tone, "Better contact your boss first to get confirmation. Trust me, it will save a lot of trouble."Silence fell for a split second.Then—"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"Cassandra exploded in laughter."You mean contact Mr. Xavier Alfonso first?!" she shouted in a voice full of mockery. "Who do you think you are?!"She stepped forward, her face filled with sadistic pleasure."You're just unimportant trash! A failed heir from a bankrupt family who couldn't even protect his own father's legacy!"Cassandra pointed at Lein with her finger, her expression filled with contempt."You think you're still important? You think the name 'Ashford' still means something?! No! Your name doesn't mean anything anymore! You're just a beggar wearing nice clothes! A parasite clinging to Miss Celine! Nothing more!"Cassandra

Xavier spun around with an extremely fast movement, staring at the two security guards with a murderous gaze.His eyes blazed with tremendous anger. Jaw hardened. Fists clenched tight.Then he shifted his gaze to Cassandra.And the next second—SMACK!A hard slap landed on Cassandra's cheek with a sound that echoed throughout the entire lobby."ARGH!" Cassandra screamed, her body thrown to the side, almost falling.Her face reddened on one side, eyes wide with absolute shock.She... she had just been slapped?!By Xavier Alfonso?!Before she could process what happened, Xavier shouted in a voice full of rage, "HOW DARE YOU INSULT MR. ASHFORD?!"His voice echoed throughout the lobby, making everyone flinch."HE IS MY IMPORTANT GUEST! NO!"Xavier paused for a moment, his breath racing, then continued in an even louder tone, "HE IS MY BOSS!"Hearing that, Cassandra fell silent, mouth open, unable to say anything.His boss?!Xavier Alfonso, owner of Azure Pinnacle, calling Lein his boss?!

At this point, Lein sat in a terrace chair with a relaxed posture, legs crossed, hands resting on the armrest.Before him, the spectacular view of Corholt city stretched wide.From the outside, he looked like someone enjoying the scenery.Calm. Relaxed. Without burden.But the reality...His eyes stared straight ahead, but his focus wasn't on the view.He let his sensory abilities spread throughout Azure Pinnacle and the surrounding area.Every movement. Every sound. Every vibration of spiritual energy. Everything entered his range.Although this place was one of the safest places in Corholt City with military-level security, Lein knew one thing for certain.With the influence the Blackwood Family possessed, finding him and Celine here was easy.Informants. Connections. Money. Lein knew the Blackwood family had it all. Therefore, Lein had to be vigilant at all times.And the main reason he chose Azure Pinnacle wasn't just because this place was luxurious or comfortable, but because of

Blackwood Family residence, Majestic Peak No. 1, Northridge Heights, Corholt City.Dortmund Blackwood stood in the midst of destruction. In the midst of chaos. In the midst of... his son's grave.The magnificent mansion that was once filled with luxury and power now remained only as pitiful ruins.Marble walls cracked with spider-web patterns. Windows shattered into pieces. Furniture overturned and destroyed. Crystal chandeliers fallen and broken into thousands of fragments.And the most horrifying thing...Blood.Dried blood still scattered on the floor, on the walls, even on the ceiling.His son's blood.James Blackwood's blood.In the middle of the lobby, there was a large black crater, the mark of three bombs exploding simultaneously. Around it, there were still... small pieces.Pieces of charred flesh. Fragments of broken bones. Remains that couldn't even be recognized anymore.There was nothing left of his son to bury. No body that could be placed in a coffin. Nothing that could