2025-03-02 21:48:57Hearing Anthony's words, Freya Mitchell was momentarily stunned.
But she had made her choice.
If she continued to be involved with Anthony, it would not only affect her but also jeopardize the future of the Mitchell Family.
Throughout history, those who sought greatness had to make sacrifices.
And in her eyes, Anthony was a sacrifice she had to make.
Seeing Freya remain silent, Anthony continued,
"Freya Mitchell, is this how you see me? Being cast aside by you wasn’t enough?"
"Enough!" Freya snapped, her voice tinged with frustration. "Anthony, I don’t want to argue with you anymore.
"I only called to tell you this—no one can stop me from securing a partnership with Horizon Group.
"I will win that contract, no matter what."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Anthony chuckled.
"Well then, I won’t argue with you either. I sincerely hope you succeed on your own merits and won’t come begging me later."
With that, he ended the call.
Freya stared at her phone, her face twisted in anger.
Clenching her fists, she slammed them onto the desk, gritting her teeth.
"Anthony, you bastard! I hate you! I hate you!"
Outside her room, Kimberly Lane had overheard everything.
Her face turned red with fury.
"That ungrateful bastard!" she fumed. "How dare he upset Freya like this? I swear, I’ll kill him!"
Still seething, she stormed off to find her son, Preston Mitchell.
When she relayed what had happened, Preston exploded with rage.
"That piece of shit!" he cursed. "How dare he upset my sister?"
"Mom, don’t worry. I’ll break his damn legs!"
Kimberly nodded approvingly.
"Just don’t let Freya find out. She acts tough, but deep down, she’s sentimental."
"Got it!"
Preston’s eyes gleamed with malice as he clenched his fists.
Crystal Haven – The Most Prestigious Estate in Silverhaven City
Meanwhile, Anthony arrived at Crystal Haven—the most prestigious villa district in Silverhaven City.
An oasis of tranquility amid the bustling metropolis, it was a place reserved for the city's elite.
Just as he stepped forward, a military-plated SUV suddenly pulled up beside him.
The window rolled down, revealing an elegant yet sharp-featured woman.
"Anthony…"
Her voice was familiar.
Anthony turned and raised an eyebrow.
Joanna Kennedy?
She was the heiress of the Kennedy Family, a powerful military lineage.
More importantly, she had been Freya’s best friend since their university days.
Her brows furrowed slightly.
"Anthony, didn’t you and Freya divorce? What are you doing here?"
Anthony smirked.
"That’s right. I’m divorced. No place to go. Came here to find a job."
Joanna nodded.
"Good. You and Freya were never a match anyway. Your status was never worthy of her."
Anthony chuckled.
"Of course."
Joanna glanced at him and said,
"Anthony, there’s no work for you in Crystal Haven. Try your luck elsewhere—this isn’t the place for someone like you.
"But since you and Freya were once married, I can help you find a way out—at least so you won’t starve."
Anthony merely cast her a glance before turning away.
Seeing this, Joanna’s expression darkened.
"Stop right there!"
She jumped out of the car, anger flaring in her eyes.
"Anthony, who the hell do you think you are? Did you not hear me? Let me tell you something—you’re nothing without Freya!"
Anthony found her arrogance irritating.
His voice turned cold.
"Miss Kennedy, go about your business. You and I are not from the same world.
"Someone like you shouldn’t waste time talking to someone beneath you."
With that, he strode into Crystal Haven without a second glance.
"Fuck! Bastard!"
Joanna trembled with rage.
She immediately dialed Freya Mitchell.
The call connected swiftly.
"Freya! Anthony is a complete bastard! He doesn’t even know how to appreciate kindness!"
Freya blinked in confusion.
"Joanna? What happened?"
Joanna launched into a furious recount of her encounter with Anthony.
Freya was momentarily stunned.
Why was Anthony at Crystal Haven?
She couldn’t understand it.
But she didn’t dwell on it for long. Instead, she comforted Joanna and invited her over.
Mitchell Family Residence
Half an hour later, Joanna sat across from Freya, her brows furrowed.
"Freya, is there anything I can do to help? I have connections. If I can help, I will."
Freya pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Joanna, can you help me find out where Horizon Group’s Chairman lives?"
Joanna nodded.
"I’ll send out an inquiry right now. We’ll find him."
"Thank you so much, Joanna!"
A smile finally broke across Freya’s face.
Joanna was one of the few people who could still make her smile.
An hour later, Joanna left the Mitchell Family estate.
As she drove, her phone buzzed with an incoming message.
The message was short and to the point:
"Last name: Jones. Residence: Crystal Haven."
Joanna’s hands froze on the steering wheel.
Jones?
Crystal Haven?
Her expression stiffened.
She lived in Crystal Haven.
And the people who resided there were all powerful and influential figures.
She had never interacted much with her neighbors.
But to think that Horizon Group’s Chairman… was her neighbor?
What a twist of fate.
Without hesitation, she dialed the number that had sent her the message.
The call connected, but the response was cold and firm.
"Apologies, Miss Kennedy. Further information is classified."
Joanna was stunned.
Then, slowly, the corners of her lips curled into a mischievous smile.
"Interesting… I refuse to believe I, Joanna Kennedy, can’t uncover your identity."
With that, she sped up, heading straight for Crystal Haven.
Crystal Haven – Villa 001
Inside the grand villa, Anthony stood in the spacious living room.
Before him, five men knelt respectfully.
They were the five elite warriors that Caroline Hill had assigned to him.
Anthony chuckled.
"Please, there’s no need for such formalities. Stand up and introduce yourselves."
"I pledge my allegiance, Master—I am Heracles!"
"I am Achilles!"
"I am Perseus!"
"Master, I am Odysseus!"
"And I am Theseus!"
One after another, the five men declared their names with unwavering resolve.
"Excellent! Absolutely marvelous!"
Anthony's face lit up with excitement. "From now on, you will follow my command."
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Audrey stared at him, stunned, her face still flushed.“Wh—what’s wrong, Mr. Jones? Was I bad at it… Did I make you uncomfortable?”“No, no, that’s not it,” Anthony said, rubbing his temples.“I learned it from movies,” Audrey said, embarrassed. “I saw foreigners kiss like that. It looked like men enjoyed it…”Anthony was speechless. She had even done research?“Miss Chambers, we’re friends. This isn’t something we should be doing,” he sighed.Audrey’s eyes welled up, her body trembling slightly.“I’m sorry, Mr. Jones. I was too impulsive…It’s just… I know my own heart.I fell for you at first sight.I couldn’t help myself…”Anthony was stunned. She was being so direct—it left him at a loss for words.Love at first sight?This woman was dead set on sleeping with him.He didn’t know how to respond.Should he say he didn’t like her? Would that be too cruel?And more and more women seemed to be falling for him—it was becoming a real problem.Anthony took a deep breath, thought for a mom
Chapter 122
Still, Anthony found it all a bit too unbelievable.They had only met once.One encounter, and she already wanted to sleep with him?Was he really that charming?Just as he stood there dazed, Audrey Chambers paid for the room and pulled Anthony by the arm, heading upstairs.Anthony hadn’t expected her to be so assertive.A few minutes later, they entered the room.Inside, there was only one large bed.Audrey sat at the edge of it, her cheeks flushed and her manner slightly anxious. Anthony stood still by the door, unsure of what to do.For a moment, the atmosphere turned awkward.Audrey glanced at him and said shyly, “Um... how about I take a shower first? You can sit and relax.”Anthony stiffened.Oh no. She was serious. She really did want to sleep with him.He swallowed hard and quickly said, “Didn’t you say you wanted to eat first? How about we grab something? What would you like?”In that moment, he genuinely regretted agreeing to come here. He’d dug himself a hole.Audrey touche
Chapter 121
Anthony frowned deeply as he studied the delicate little key in his hand, curiosity flickering in his eyes."What is this supposed to open?"He couldn't make sense of it at all.Just then, his phone rang from his pocket.He pulled it out and glanced at the screen—an unknown number.Though a bit hesitant, he still answered the call."Who is this?"Anthony asked directly.There was a brief silence on the other end, then a pleasant female voice came through."Is this... Anthony?"Anthony paused. "Yes, this is he. Who are you?"The voice sounded strangely familiar, as if he'd heard it somewhere before."I'm... I'm Lily Smith's aunt. My name is Audrey Chambers."At that, Anthony froze.Audrey Chambers?The woman he’d met on the rooftop?Lily Smith’s aunt?It was her?Why was she calling him?At that moment, on the other end in Silverhaven City, Audrey Chambers stood nervously, her cheeks tinged with an unusual blush.Lily Smith stood beside her.Audrey had previously asked Lily to help her
Chapter 120
"By killing me, you've offended both the Northern King and the Southern King. No one can save you now. You're as good as dead!"Kieran knew death was imminent. Like many proud warriors before him, he refused to bow his head or beg for mercy.All he could do in his final moments was spit venom and curse.His words sparked a quiet uproar among the onlookers.So Kieran really was backed by the Southern King.That meant this young man had now made enemies of both rulers.The crowd looked at Anthony with a mix of pity and awe.But Anthony merely smiled, utterly unfazed."Don’t be so naïve... Even those two can’t kill me. In this world, no one can."Gasps filled the air. Frowns deepened across the hall.Kieran stared at Anthony, his eyes filled with disbelief and dread.He could feel it—this young man wasn’t just fearless. His fearlessness came from deep within, unshakable and absolute.And with that bitter realization, Kieran’s consciousness slipped away.A once-glorious figure had fallen
Chapter 119
In Aurelia City, every family treated Kieran like a groveling lapdog wagging its tail—because none of them could afford to offend a man like him.Liam Baldwin hurried forward, excitement in his eyes. “Mr. Kieran, I must apologize for the chaos you’ve witnessed today. My banquet has taken an unfortunate turn, and I fear I won’t be able to host you properly.”He naturally assumed Kieran had come to celebrate his birthday. After all, with Northern King backing him now, it wouldn’t be surprising if even more prestigious guests came to honor him.But Kieran shook his head.“Old Mr. Baldwin, I never received an invitation from your family. If it weren’t for my brother, I wouldn’t even know today was your birthday.”Liam Baldwin froze, utterly embarrassed.It wasn’t that he hadn’t wanted to send an invitation—it was that Kieran’s status was so high, he didn’t even qualify to send one. Even trying to curry favor would require Kieran’s consent.Ignoring Liam’s awkward expression, Kieran turne
Chapter 118
“I underestimated you… orphan of the Jones family.”The phantom spoke, its voice icy cold, the surrounding temperature plummeting.Everyone was stunned!Could it be—the Northern King?Unbelievable! What kind of technique was this?As the others reeled in shock, Anthony narrowed his eyes and said:“You’re the Northern King? Good. Tell me where you are, and I’ll come to you right now.”“Hmph!”The phantom snorted, scoffing:“You’ve slain fifteen Mythical Tier warriors from the Wilson family, and gravely injured Fierce Tiger. Impressive. You must be Divine Tier. But do you really think reaching Divine Tier grants you dominion over the world? Foolish boy… you know nothing! You have no idea how terrifying true power can be! The gap between you and me is like the distance between heaven and earth…”“I’ll give you a chance. Kneel now and beg Imogen Baldwin for forgiveness!”“And since you’re alive, that means the Jones family’s relic is with you. Hand over the jade pendant to Fierce Tiger, a
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