James MacCoinnich did not come alone; he was accompanied by several guards, driven by his long-standing habit of arrogance.After all, the MacCoinnich family of the North was an ancient and prestigious clan, and he was their only male heir. Since the collateral branches of the family had no sons, everyone in the MacCoinnich family focused their hopes on him, pouring all their resources into his upbringing. However, no matter how much the family invested, they couldn't fix the fact that James was utterly incompetent. Knowing this deep down, he overcompensated by acting as if he feared nothing in heaven or on earth.Crash...James ordered his followers to smash Michael’s car. His face was twisted with rage, clearly looking for a target to vent his frustrations."Ram them. Don't get out," Duncan said.Michael had been about to step out to teach them a lesson when he heard Duncan’s command. He looked at Duncan again, somewhat confu

"Oh? Manners?" Duncan’s lips curled into a smirk.Wind felt a surge of irritation at Duncan’s attitude. In his eyes, even if Duncan shared some blood with the MacCoinnich family, he was ultimately just an ordinary man. To dare speak to the MacCoinnichs in such a tone was, as Wind saw it, the height of overestimating one’s own worth."The MacCoinnich family may not have seen much growth lately, but we still have enough power to make your life more miserable than a stray dog’s," Wind said, dropping all pretenses of courtesy.Ryan MacCoinnich remained silent, silently endorsing Wind’s insults. While he might have harbored a shred of sentiment for the past before, things were different now. He had no reason to worry about a nephew who refused to acknowledge the family."I’d like to see for myself... exactly how much power you truly have," Duncan replied, refusing to give even an inch.He was here to find Kate, and he

Mr. MacCoinnich stood dazed, staring between Michael and Duncan.One had to understand that even for members of the great families, owning a firearm required approval through numerous regulatory steps. In reality, it was incredibly difficult for anyone to legally possess a gun. Ryan MacCoinnich had used his connections to skirt the law to obtain one, and the person who provided it had warned him to be cautious. It was meant to be a last resort, used only for self-defense, so that his benefactor could effectively intervene on his behalf.At this moment, although his life was not yet in immediate danger, his fear of what Michael might do had driven him to draw his weapon. After all, with a powerful backer, spending a little money to fix a legal mess was no issue. Furthermore, in his eyes, Duncan and Michael were merely individuals with a bit of muscle involved in illegal dealings. Their conduct certainly didn't scream "upstanding citizens.""Hmph. So... you have a

Anna Templeton and Jake Vaughn arrived at the most luxurious shopping mall in City Neon.A figure as prestigious as the God of War would surely have discerning tastes; a common gift would never suffice. This thought left Anna in a pensive mood."Jake, let's pick out some outfits for tonight's gala. Also, the gift for the God of War needs to be something special.""Special?" Jake didn't quite catch her drift.Anna glanced at the men’s formal wear section, a spark of inspiration lighting up her eyes."Think about it. The God of War has remained anonymous for years. Why would he suddenly reveal his identity upon returning to City Neon?""Well... perhaps because it’s peacetime now. There’s no longer a need to hide," Jake replied, still missing her point."It means he has a purpose for using that title. Material gifts are essential, but if we provide something truly meaningful—like solving a difficult problem for hi

Ryan MacCoinnich knew exactly what Jake Vaughn was trying to do—humiliate him in front of the crowd and drag the MacCoinnich family's reputation through the dirt."Master Vaughn, you seem to forget that James MacCoinnich is also a representative of our family. Or are you trying to say you look down on us?" Ryan asked, his brow furrowed.It was true that Jake and Anna were the primary representatives of their own clans, but even if James was currently a useless wreck, he was still the face of the MacCoinnich family."Now, Mr. MacCoinnich... what are you saying? Isn't James still in the hospital? I was simply looking out for everyone. How can you call it looking down on you? It's concern, pure concern," Jake replied with a forced smile."Look at what you've done, you idiot. Mr. MacCoinnich and the young master are right here in City Neon, so why did you go such a long way around? This is entirely due to your incompetence." Jake barked at his subo