Zion followed Quinn into the private aircraft, leaving Sam and the onlookers behind in stunned disbelief.The man they had expected to be a worthless nobody had turned out to be a hidden figure backed by terrifying influence.For everyone who witnessed what happened at the airport, the name Blade had been permanently imprinted in their minds.It was a name they wouldn’t forget anytime soon.If nothing else, they had learned one thing that day.Never step on the wrong toes of the Blade family.——The interior of the private aircraft was a meticulous display of luxury.Even the mug used to serve Zion tea had intricate golden designs engraved across its surface.Yet despite the comfort surrounding him, Zion still couldn’t wrap his head around what his family was truly capable of.For one, he had expected Quinn to question him about the absurd amount Seraphine had paid for his mother’s treatment.One hundred and twenty million dollars.Zion still felt uneasy just thinking about it.Yet Qu

Looking at his supposed grandfather, who appeared much younger than Zion had ever expected a grandfather to look, he found himself recalling the first words Quinn had spoken to him over the phone on the very day Elena Whitmore divorced him.“You see, originally, when you were born, your mother was sent away from the Blade family. However, your grandfather has asked me to find you because he wants you to come and claim your rightful position in the family as one of its potential heirs.”But remembering those words now, something didn’t seem quite right.Why would his grandfather suddenly bring him here simply because he was a potential heir?Surely, a man who ruled a family this powerful already had other children and descendants who could inherit his position.Even if Zion was finally going to be recognized as a member of the Blade family, there was no reason to believe he would become the heir to such an extraordinary kingdom.And when he thought about it, that made perfect sense.Af

Although Zion had been recognized among the other Family Heads as the rightful prospective Head of the Fourteenth Family, he had yet to be formally ordained into the position. Technically, he was still only a potential Head rather than an active one. He knew almost nothing about the Fourteenth Family. He hadn’t even visited its castle yet, which meant his knowledge of the House remained extremely limited. Sebastian continued conducting the meeting, and no one dared interrupt him, especially since he was acting under the direct orders of the King himself. “The assets will be distributed according to His Majesty’s orders,” Sebastian explained. “Each Family Head will receive assets of a different valuation, meaning the allocations will not necessarily be equal.” He paused briefly before continuing. “As for those who are not Family Heads but are still related to the Blade family by blood, including other direct descendants, they will also have their own competition. However, the rew

Damian had been summoned by his father, Victor Sterling.As the number one business family in Astoria City, the Sterlings held considerable influence both within and beyond the city, making them one of its most formidable pillars.And as the only son of Victor Sterling, Damian was naturally the heir to this wealthy family.One might have expected him to be spoiled by his wealthy father.However, the reality was quite the opposite.Determined to raise his son into a tough man like himself, Victor had deliberately neglected Damian throughout his childhood, denying him much of the fatherly affection he should have received.His reasoning was simple.He believed that the same harsh upbringing his own parents had subjected him to was what had made him the successful man he was today.And he intended to instill that same toughness in his son.Because of this, whenever Damian made a mistake, his father would punish him severely.Of course, outsiders knew nothing about this.All they saw was

Of course, there were thirteen of them and only one Bobby, so Zion was a bit nervous about the situation.Could Bobby handle them?Although he trusted that Bobby must have undergone some training to be so confident, these men were thugs who wouldn’t hesitate to do anything.They could stab someone or even pull out guns during a simple fight if they felt they were losing. They didn’t care about fairness, and that was one of the reasons they were so feared.Their tattoos were another reason they were easily recognized.Each of them had a tattoo of a single bird’s wing.The Wing Gang.They were the most feared gang in Astoria City.And just as their leader had claimed, they had connections both within and beyond Astoria, allowing them to obtain almost any information they needed.Their big boss, Xavier, was said to be a former wrestling champion who had never been defeated in a fight.Although Xavier himself wasn’t present and had only sent his men, Zion was still skeptical about Bobby’s