The Supreme Warlord

Chapter 9

 

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He could not even finish his sentence. His earlier arrogance had completely vanished and was replaced by pure terror. The security guards who had been advancing toward Trevor stopped dead in their tracks, clearly unsure what to do next as they exchanged nervous glances with one another.

Cameron, still lying on the cold marble floor while clutching his broken knee, stared at the legendary black and gold card in Trevor’s hand with wide eyes filled with disbelief and overwhelming fear. The pain in his leg seemed to fade into the background as the reality of the situation crashed down on him.

Lisa’s mouth hung open in complete shock while Amelia stood frozen in place, her mind struggling desperately to process the shocking scene unfolding right before her eyes. The man she had dismissed as a worthless soldier was suddenly commanding the attention of everyone in the most prestigious hotel in Cloud City.

Trevor looked at all of them with cold, steady eyes and spoke in a calm but domineering voice that echoed through the silent lobby.

“Now, who exactly is going to throw who out?”

The entire lobby remained deathly silent as the shocking revelation hung heavily in the air. The man they had all mocked as a lowly soldier had just revealed a status that could shake the entire city to its core. The tables had turned completely in a single moment, and everyone present realized with growing dread that they had made a terrible, irreversible mistake.

Boyd, the manager of the Nine Dragons Pavilion, was the first to break the heavy silence. His legs trembled visibly as he hurriedly bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle, his forehead almost touching the polished floor.

“Young Master Helios, please forgive this lowly one for my unforgivable ignorance,” Boyd said with a shaking voice full of panic. “I did not recognize your esteemed self. This is all a terrible misunderstanding. Please allow me to apologize on behalf of the entire staff.”

The security guards quickly stepped back in unison, their faces pale with dread and regret. They lowered their heads in submission, no longer daring to look directly at Trevor.

Cameron’s face turned completely ashen. The once arrogant young master who had been laughing and mocking Trevor just minutes ago now looked like a frightened child who had finally realized he had provoked someone far beyond his league.

“You… you actually possess the Heavenly Dragon Card?” Cameron muttered in disbelief, his voice barely above a whisper. Cold sweat dripped down his forehead as the weight of his earlier actions settled upon him.

Trevor glanced down at the injured man with cold, indifferent eyes and replied in a steady tone, “You seem surprised. Weren’t you the one who said I wasn’t qualified to even step foot in this place? Weren’t you the one who ordered these guards to break my legs and throw me out like garbage?”

Cameron’s body trembled. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. The humiliation was overwhelming.

Amelia finally found her voice, though it came out much weaker and shakier than she intended.

“Trevor… what is going on here?” she asked, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. “Who exactly are you? How do you have that card?”

Trevor turned his gaze toward her slowly. His expression remained calm, yet it carried an intimidating presence that made Amelia’s heart skip a beat.

“You wanted to know if I was worthy of being your fiancé, didn’t you?” he said slowly and clearly. “You called me a conman. You said I was an arrogant soldier pretending to be something I am not. You wanted to cancel the engagement because you believed I had nothing to offer. Now you have your answer.”

The words struck Amelia like a slap to the face. She stood there speechless, unable to form a proper response. For the first time in her life, she felt truly lost for words.

Lisa, who had been fiercely defending her friend and insulting Trevor earlier, now took several steps back instinctively. Her face had turned pale, and she dared not say another word.

Trevor took a step forward, and the entire lobby seemed to hold its breath. He looked around at the crowd of wealthy guests who had been laughing at him just moments ago.

“From today onward,” he declared in a clear, authoritative voice that reached every corner of the grand lobby, “anyone who dares to disrespect me or my fiancée will face the consequences. I suggest you all remember this moment very well. The next person who chooses to mock me may not be as fortunate as Mr. Vance here.”

A heavy, oppressive silence filled the air. No one dared to speak. Even the hotel staff stood completely still, afraid to make even the slightest sound.

Boyd remained bowed, his voice trembling as he spoke again. “Young Master Helios, please allow me to escort you personally to the ninth floor. The Black Dragon Suite has been prepared for you. It is the highest honor this hotel can offer.”

Trevor glanced at the manager for a moment before nodding slightly. “Very well.”

As Trevor began walking toward the golden elevator, the crowd parted for him like the sea before a king. Amelia watched his tall, straight figure moving with absolute confidence and felt a strange mix of emotions swirling inside her chest. The man she had looked down upon with such disdain had suddenly revealed a side of himself that completely overturned everything she thought she knew.

Before stepping into the elevator, Trevor paused and looked back at Amelia one last time.

“You still have the right to reject this engagement,” he said calmly. “But if you choose to keep it, know that things will be very different from now on.”

With those final words, the elevator doors closed smoothly behind him, leaving the entire lobby in stunned silence.