Mathew Tate was momentarily taken aback. Victor and Felicity claimed to have a friendship with Peter Norfolk, heir to one of the five paramount families of Nexus City.The information registered in his mind, yet it barely registered as a concern.A low, humorless chuckle escaped him. "Even if you count Peter Norfolk among your allies, it changes nothing. Even if the state governor stood at your side, I would still kick you out."Even on any ordinary day, the general manager wouldn't need to exercise caution against the likes of the Norfolk heir. This was because Valery Frost was his boss, and she could intervene at any time.Today, however, was special. The Gambino heir himself stood at Mathew's side, rendering such considerations irrelevant. Compared to such a powerful man, Norfolk was a bottom feeder."You insulted Master Leonard," Mathew continued, his voice hardening into steel. "For that alone, you will be kicked out and banned. And if Peter Norfolk takes issue with my decision,

The dining table shuddered under the impact, dinner plates clattering and smoking dishes spilling across the surface.Some of the food nearly splattered onto Leonard. The orchestra halted mid-note. The dancers froze mid-movement, their limbs suspended in the air.Even the jovial, classy atmosphere seemed to thicken and darken.In that instant, the entire hall fell into absolute silence, as if someone had severed the sound itself.Every gaze snapped towards the entrance, their faces frozen in disbelief. This was the Nirvana Chamber. Who in their right mind would dare force its doors open like that?Was the intruder tired of living? Did they not fear Mathew Tate? Or worse—Master Leonard?At the entrance stood Peter Norfolk, his expression stormy and defiant. With him were Victor and Felicity, looking rebellious.Two towering figures loomed behind them, both over six feet and built like tanks. From the energy radiating off them, it was clear they were martial artists.One of them had cle

The second thug stood motionless, his mind racing. He looked from his fallen comrade, still embedded in the far wall like a turtle, to Leonard. The latter carried on eating with unbroken concentration, as though the chaos around him held no relevance.Of all the outcomes he had braced himself for, this one had never crossed his mind. By the looks of it, Leonard gave the vibes of an ordinary guy they were supposed to beat up.Yet here was his partner, one of the most feared enforcers in their circle, sprawled and unconscious after a single exchange. If Leonard could dispatch someone of that caliber so effortlessly, what did that say about his own chances?A cold shiver traced down the thug's spine.He glanced towards Peter Norfolk, searching for direction, disbelief etched across his face. The Norfolk heir had insisted Leonard was just some powerless fool. So what in the world was happening here? How could someone so supposedly insignificant wield such superhuman strength?Peter's own

Peter, Felicity, and Victor walked into the grand lobby of Starlight Supper, their steps triumphant. Peter summoned a waiter immediately with a chilled bottle of vintage champagne.Peter raised his glass first, a smug grin splitting his face. "To victory," he declared, clinking glasses with the others. "That brat finally learned his place—in the rubble. He had no idea that posturing on a throne would be the death of him."Felicity's eyes sparkled with vicious delight as she sipped. "Exactly. He thought he could play the untouchable king in the Nirvana Chamber while you were around. What a joke! Watching him be annihilated by real power was almost too satisfying."Victor chuckled, swirling his glass before taking a long drink. "Nexus City has seen a major power shift today, even though it came at the expense of a pathetic life."Peter absorbed the praise modestly and finished his drink. The Norfolk guards and a handful of his loyal supporters gathered around, offering hearty congratula

The Nirvana Chamber plunged into an eerie silence. The spectators' eyes shifted uneasily from one face to another as their hushed gasps broke the stillness.No one had seen this coming.If anything, most had assumed Ronnie Baldwin would side with Peter Norfolk without question. Leonard's background remained shrouded in mystery, and his true identity a puzzle no one had solved.Peter, by contrast, stood as the clear favorite—heir to the Norfolk family, one of the Tremendous Five, with his father boasting close ties to Ronnie through substantial business investments. All logic pointed to Ronnie backing him, if only to preserve those valuable connections.Reality struck like a thunderbolt. Ronnie hadn't merely refused to support Peter. He had slapped him in full view of everyone and severed every tie with the Norfolk family on the spot. The explosive decisiveness left the room reeling.All attention swung to Leonard, their faces etched with a blend of astonishment and awe. Who was this