All Chapters of The Hidden Heir: From Rags To Riches : Chapter 121
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coward
"Are you frightened? Too scared to move? I think you're not just a stray seed — you're a spineless coward," Leo said with contempt. "Get out of here, or we'll deal with you the moment you leave Zilong Mountain."The moment Leo finished speaking, Ethan had already moved.*Bang!*Ethan struck Leo across the face. He spat blood on the spot, teeth scattering to the floor, his face full of disbelief.The other two middle-aged men were still processing what had happened when Ethan swept through them as well — both men spinning a full rotation and hitting the ground face-first, blood pouring from their mouths and noses, several more teeth rattling across the floor."You — how dare you hit us? How dare you do this at Zilong Mountain?" Leo was stunned and furious, his expression full of fear. With several teeth missing, his voice came out distorted and wet with blood.Was Ethan insane? Striking people inside Zilong Mountain — that kind of charge alone could get someone arrested."You're finish
grandfather
Twelve needles of different lengths — one inch, three inches, five inches, seven inches — three of each.Ethan shook his hand and arranged them in a row. He placed all twelve needles gently on his grandfather's acupuncture points one by one.Then he took the old man's wrist, flicked his fingers, and pushed several flows of internal energy through the channels of blood and qi.Soon, colour returned to the old man's pale face.Ethan swiftly removed all twelve needles, placed the silver case back in his coat pocket, and looked at his grandfather with a complicated expression.He had studied the ancient healing arts from a young age. The twelve-needle method of his lineage — as long as a person still drew breath, it could sustain their life. It was an ancient Taoist technique, not something modern medicine could explain or replicate.The old man had lost his youngest son and the grief had broken something in him — his qi and blood had weakened, his breathing had failed, and he had slipped
pull the trigger
"Grandfather — who treated you? Which doctor managed this? I'll go and bring them a proper gift," Grace asked, still puzzled.The old man laughed quietly and said, "It was your cousin.""My cousin?" Grace was surprised, and then her expression became complicated.After returning home, she had also heard about what had happened to the Hartley Family. Every branch had been destroyed by the Wen Family.The thought alone made it impossible to say more. She didn't want her grandfather to learn about all of it."Do you remember your cousin Ethan — the one who used to take you around Zilong Mountain when you were both small?" the old man said with a smile."Cousin Ethan?" Grace pushed her glasses up and thought for a moment.That was when she was very young. The memories were faint, but she did remember — when she was five or six, visiting the Hartley household, the cousin who played with her most was Ethan."I remember — but cousin Ethan left the Hartley Family..." Grace said with uncertain
Pull The Trigger (2)
The gunshot faded. A long shell casing rang against the pavement, throwing a thin trail of sparks. The 12mm heavy-calibre round struck the open road and left a deep scar in the surface. Ethan’s expression was unchanged. A faint cruel curve sat at the corner of his mouth. His eyes were cold as he looked up at the rooftop. On the roof, Number Twelve stared through the scope and saw Ethan’s cold, contemptuous gaze looking directly back at him. Sweat broke out on his forehead. Every hair on his body rose. “I — did I miss? That’s impossible. How is he not dead?” Number Twelve stared in disbelief, his vision swimming slightly. Both hands went soft. The heavy sniper slipped from his grip and clattered to the roof. What had just happened? How had the young man in the white shirt survived that? Number Twelve was absolutely certain he had aimed at the head. And yet the bullet hadn’t connected. He couldn’t work out what had occurred. “Number Twelve — what’s wrong with you?” the l
secret guard unit
"Ethan — these four are members of the Wen Family's secret guard unit. Their leader is the one called Nine, and only Nine knows the significant details," Zack said. "Nine is one of the core members of the Wen Family's dark guard. According to him, this operation was ordered by the Wen Family's dark guard commander.""The cause and effect is straightforward. The men I sent to investigate Evelyn were not discreet enough. Once they were traced back to me, the commander sent this unit to deal with me — using me as bait to draw you out," Zack continued. "The commander doesn't consider this a significant matter. He assumed I was acting on behalf of some Imperial City faction trying to map out the Wen Family's vulnerabilities."Ethan gave a slight nod. That matched his own assessment."What important information did Nine give up about the Wen Family?" Ethan asked.Zack said, "Nine confirmed there are several powerful forces backing the Wen Family from behind — but he doesn't know their ident
Old man, watch what you say
Mr. Wallace — my respect for you does not mean I am afraid of you," Norman said, rising from his seat and meeting the old man's gaze steadily.The man was in his eighties and still trying to use his prestige as leverage. Did he really think that would work?"The Ning Group has operated in the East Sea Province for years and has done considerable business with your Wallace Family," the old man said. "In recent years, has our family not given you enough support and face?""And this is how you repay us?" the old man continued, his voice rising. "What kind of behaviour is this?"Under ordinary circumstances he would not have pushed this hard. But this time Nathan and his father had been permanently disabled. With the Wallace Family's future line cut off, even if he had to drag himself in personally, he had to press this."You conspired with Spencer to destroy my son and grandson. That was cruel and unforgivable," the old man said, his teeth practically chattering. "As the representative o
Give me the full details
"Norman — you useless thing! What have you been doing down there? You can't even manage local relationships in the East Sea Province. That's not enough? You are dragging the Ning Group's name through the mud," the voice on the other end said with authority, the tone of someone used to being obeyed.Norman's face reddened. He could see the old man's smug expression and hated it, but he did not dare defy his uncle's authority openly."How dare you send people to destroy the Wallace patriarch's grandson and son? You've made a complete enemy of Mr. Wallace," the voice continued. "Norman — I am formally informing you that you are removed from your position as chairman of the East Sea Ning Group. You will take a flight back to Imperial City this evening. Is that understood?""And I want you to bow your head right now and apologise to Mr. Wallace. Do you hear me?"Norman ground his teeth in silence. His uncle was seizing the moment — using this to strip away everything Norman had built in th
block every exit
The Diyang entertainment district was located in the most prosperous quarter of Imperial City.The entire exterior blazed with light — top-tier architectural design and the finest lighting systems in the world. Inside, the décor was opulent and refined. Gold and jade were inlaid into the walls. This was not merely for the wealthy — it was the gathering ground of Imperial City’s elite families and the clubhouse of the capital’s inner circle.There was a saying in Imperial City: once you are inside Diyang, no one can touch you. It was the peace zone of the modern era. And it was the central business of the Wen Family in Imperial City.A brown Bentley stopped near the entrance. Zack opened the door. Ethan stepped out and looked at the entertainment complex with cold eyes.“Ethan — you really intend to go in alone?” Zack said with visible concern.“Take your people and block every exit of this building. Don’t let a single Wen Family member out. Understood?” Ethan said coldly.“Underst
no one left alive
"How dare you strike the Commander!"Two of the Wen Family's senior operatives rushed in simultaneously from both sides—a coordinated pincer attack.Ethan's hands shot out together.He seized both men by the throat, twisted once, and both dropped to the ground as though they had been electrocuted."Friend—who are you? I haven't offended you, have I? Whatever you want—money, anything—name it and I'll give it to you," the commander said from the floor.In the darkness, he couldn't see Ethan's face. In this black environment, his own heartbeat was the loudest thing he could hear.The commander had operated in Imperial City for many years. This was the first time he had found himself in a situation this genuinely strange and dangerous.Inside his own building.In his home territory.Being cut down in front of him.There were at least a hundred armed operatives in the Wen Building. Sixty or seventy first-class killers in the secret guard. Thirty ruthless fighters in the corridor.And the t