2024-10-03 08:46:27Rebecca offered a slight smile before quickly hiding it.
“The dirty mutt who only knows how to smear someone’s name without any proof…” Oliver remarked, his gaze shifting to them.
“…And all the followers who blindly believe her.” His eyes swept over the other guests.
As his words settled, the room fell silent.
The guests’ faces morphed into expressions of disgust and disbelief.
Jay’s face darkened in anger.
“You worthless son of a bitch,” he hissed through clenched teeth, “I’m gonna kick your ass out of your mouth.”
“This damn bastard!”
Denver growled, losing his patience. He lunged forward, grabbing Oliver by the collar.
***
An elderly man walked along the plush, carpeted hallway outside, furrowing his brow as he approached the door.
“What’s going on inside? Why is it so noisy?”
One of his subordinates picked up a walkie-talkie to explain,
“It seems there’s been a disagreement in the banquet hall, but it hasn’t escalated to the point of needing security yet.”
This elderly man was the host of the banquet, Ryan Williams, one of the wealthiest and most influential men in the capital.
His wealth was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to his power.
His true influence extended into every realm of this world, making even politicians heed his opinions.
“What kind of disagreement?” Ryan inquired.
“There’s been a minor altercation between a few guests: Miss Trisha, the heir of the Henverton family, and her companion; Miss Rebecca, the account manager of Umbrella Bank, and her partner, Oliver Hunt,”
His subordinate replied.
“If you think it’s necessary, I can have them removed.”
The old man stopped his step suddenly.
“Oliver Hunt…”
He repeated the name, a flicker of recognition crossing his face as he hurried toward the door.
Could it really be him?
The man who saved him. The leader of the Zero Mercenary. A force capable of shifting the balance of power in the world-
Was here?!
***
“Wait, Denver,”
Trisha called, gripping his arm as she remembered how Oliver had knocked him out in a single punch.
Denver just smiled and shook his head. “Don’t worry, Trisha. I was caught off guard last time, but that won’t happen again,”
He reassured her, confidence radiating from his expression.
‘Oliver may hit harder than me before, but if I strike first, he won’t have a chance to retaliate,’
Denver thought with a smirk.
With all his strength, Denver lunged at Oliver, trying to lift him to slam him down, but it ended in utter failure.
Denver’s eyes widened in shock, realizing he couldn’t lift Oliver despite his own physical advantage!
“If that’s all you can do, then get your filthy hands off my shirt before I break your bones,”
Oliver warned, his voice icy.
“You fucker!”
Denver roared, clenching his fists, ready to unleash chaos in the party.
Bang!
At that moment, the banquet hall door swung open. An elderly man entered the restaurant.
His entire appearance screamed luxury and wealth, making everyone look at him in shock and awe.
“Ryan Williams! One of the wealthiest and most influential men in the capital!”
“That suit he’s wearing costs $400,000 alone. And that watch… Is that a limited-edition from France?”
As the murmurs buzzed around him, Ryan glanced at the guests, silencing them instantly.
His inscrutable smile and commanding presence sent chills down their spines.
Oliver frowned at the fear radiating from the guests. He sensed there was more to the man’s intimidating aura than met the eye.
“He’s one of the most powerful men in this country. Wealth is just the tip of the iceberg; what’s more frightening is the influence of his subordinates. They say there’s nothing he can’t do, whether it’s launching satellites or even toppling governments,”
Rebecca murmured, noting Oliver’s confusion.
Oliver nodded, looking into Ryan. For some reason, he felt no fear of the man.
“I heard some commotion,” Ryan said, his tone authoritative as he scanned the room.
As his gaze swept over Oliver, his expression suddenly changed. He froze, and his body trembled slightly.
“Hah. He’s a dead man now for ticking off Mr. Williams,” Jay sneered, a malicious grin spreading across his face.
“And I’m sure Rebecca’s next. How dare she bring that pauper here and ruin the party? What a stupid move,” Trisha scoffed, folding her arms.
Everyone in the room shared the same thought.
They smirked, anticipating Ryan reaching Oliver.
But to their astonishment, they couldn’t speak a word the next second.
Thud!
This powerful man, capable of controlling everything, that Ryan Williams! Suddenly fell to his knees in front of Oliver!
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Chapter 537: Dealing With The Public Backlash
Using his energy, Oliver was making sure that Reynald was always in good condition, although no one could find why he wasn't waking up yet.“Don’t worry, Sir. Once we find any news about this, we’ll inform you immediately,” the doctor said, the sincerity evident in his tone.Oliver replied, “Please do.”The doctor only nodded in response before exiting the room, leaving Oliver and Reynald alone.Sitting beside Reynald, Oliver’s hands hover just above his chest.Just like with Ray, Nick, and Samuel, Oliver could feel the residual energy in Reynald’s body.His powers were keeping them alive through the blast, and it’s the same with Reynald when it comes to the residual effect of the virus that struck him.It wasn’t healing, not in the traditional sense, but stabilization, holding them in the fragile state between life and collapse until medical help could take over.“Reynald, hang on,” Oliver murmured, closing his eyes as he concentrated his energy. “Just let me do this while the medic
Chapter 536: Stabilize
‘I just need to watch her closely, and everything will be alright.’Those were Zyren’s last thoughts before returning inside the headquarters, his presence unnoticed by anyone as he left.The game inside the Legion had just taken a dangerous turn.And Zyren was already playing multiple moves ahead.*****Meanwhile, the meeting room had never felt so tense.Whispers and rumors moved faster than any official report.Now, it was the talk of the town on various broadcasting channels.Charlie’s arrest had sent shockwaves through the city and beyond.“Where did you go?” asked Vale as Caleb entered the room, his expression dark.“Outside. I just needed to calm myself down a bit,” Caleb answered as he went to his assigned seat. “So, what’s the topic now?”No one answered.They looked at Zerenette, who was now walking back and forth on the front, the worry evident on her expression.Every piece of intelligence, every report, every unverified rumor felt like another threat to the balance they
Chapter 535: Anger As The Strongest Motivator
As much as Caleb wanted to answer, he didn’t know what to say. He realized that Zyren is right.He didn’t belong anywhere.That realization felt like something stabbed into his heart, and Caleb didn’t like it.“Your resentment can be used for other things. Something productive and useful,” Zyren said, his tone coaxing. “You’re clever, strong, and… tired of being under someone else’s shadow.”He added, “Imagine what you could achieve if you aligned yourself with someone who understands ambition and rewards loyalty properly.”Caleb’s eyes narrowed, yet he didn’t speak.Despite trying to maintain a calm expression, Zyren could see how struggling he was struggling.Zyren’s words were dangerous, almost intoxicating. It was like a drug that kept on going through his mind.“Reynald won’t see your worth, the same as everyone else. All their attention was on Oliver,” he added, his lips curving into a smirk. “So if you remove him from this organization, maybe they’ll finally notice you.”Caleb
Chapter 534: Where Do You Belong?
Zyren’s eyes widened as a presence caught him off guard, then his lips curved into a smirk.“Who are you?” Zyren asked, his tone low as he raised both hands, as if he was surrendering. “I don’t know what you’re saying, but I’m just an ordinary police officer.”He added, “And don’t you know what would happen when you point a gun at someone like me—”“Shut the fuck up,” the man interrupted before Zyren could finish his sentence.Zyren’s smirk widened. As he nodded and moved, he pressed the gun further onto his head.“Alright, I’m sorry,” Zyren apologized, yet his tone was sarcastic. “But you know what? Whoever you are, I already like you.”And Zyren wasn’t even joking. The man behind him had a strong presence, even though he couldn’t see his face yet.“Turn around,” the man commanded, his voice dangerously low. “And don’t you dare do any dirty tricks. Or else, I’ll pull the trigger.“Relax. Why are you so mad?” Zyren asked in a teasing toneThe side of his lips rose as he turned around,
Chapter 533: His Playground
With a smirk on his face, Zyren reached for the comms, still watching the others as they met.Nicholas immediately answered the call, as if he were waiting for it earlier.“Report,” Nicholas’ voice came immediately, smooth and deliberate, carrying an authority that made Zyren freeze. “What did you discover?”“The Legion is in disarray,” Zyren whispered, careful not to be heard. “With Charlie being cornered, followed by them dealing with the public backlash, they were having a hard time making their next move.”Raising a brow, Nicholas asked, “And what about the child?”“She’s not here,” Zyren answered, looking from left to right. “I can’t feel her energy, but for some reason, I know she’s still at headquarters.”“Maybe Oliver locked her presence for a while. After all, she is his child. He’ll protect her no matter what… Although it will be useless once we take her.”Nicholas’ lips curved into a smirk.And even though they were only talking on the phone, Zyren felt shivers run down his
Chapter 532: Interest
“Interesting,” Nicholas murmured, shaking his head. “So the power Oliver has… His daughter also has it? Very intriguing.”Zyren stiffened, the surprise evident on his face. Nicholas rarely expressed interest in anything outside his plan, especially not in a kid.“I suggest not to underestimate her, Sir,” Zyren spoke, his voice polite, but there was a hint of warning in it. “I’ve felt Oliver’s power in the Card Elite before, when he fought with Jack.”“And I’ve also seen him now when I entered the headquarters. I knew he was stronger than before, but his kid… It’s different.”He spoke more from instinct than strategy before even realizing it. It’s as if he were afraid o
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