LOGIN"Yves is right, Dad. Why not have Irene go back first? This isn't the kind of place she should be. We don't want the Zimmerman family getting the wrong idea," Sarah chimed in.Carol sneered and said, "Grandpa, there's something you should know. Ashton isn't someone to take lightly. Just a few days ago, he offended Mr. Zeke from the Zapata family. They're the top family on Linton Island and not someone we can afford to cross."She had never liked Ashton. Now that she had the chance, she was more than happy to make things difficult for him."What? He offended the Zapata family? Has he lost his mind?""We Lowes are already in a tough spot. We can't afford to be dragged down by someone like him.""You should leave. We don't welcome you.""I heard Ashton is already divorced. He must be incompetent. That's why he got dumped. Now he's back to grab a share of the Lowe family's assets.""So that's what this is. How shameless."The accusations kept coming, one after another.Irene's fac
The word "Dad" carried so many emotions. Irene had thought about coming back more than once, but every time, she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't know if Colton would forgive her, and she feared her hardships would only invite ridicule."Irene, you're back? That's great. It's good that you're back."To her surprise, her father looked at her without a word of reproach. It was as if nothing had ever happened, like a father greeting his daughter after a normal visit. Only the slight tremor in his voice betrayed his emotions."Ash, go and greet Grandpa," Irene said quickly."Hello, Grandpa," Ashton said calmly.Colton studied him, then broke into a hearty laugh. "You've got a strong presence. As expected of someone with our family bloodline."Irene let out a sigh of relief as the worst she had feared hadn't happened. The years of estrangement between them now felt like they had never existed.Ashton's gaze darkened slightly as he looked at Colton. He could already tell hi
"Mom, I know," Ashton replied.He had already learned from Scarlett that Colton's health was failing and that he didn't have much time left. If possible, he would extend his grandfather's life. He would also make the Lowe family stand alongside the Zapata family as the top families on Linton Island."Get some rest," Irene said."Okay."Ashton could tell his mother had something on her mind, but he didn't press her. Before he left Linton Island, he would settle everything.The next day, he went into seclusion to cultivate. Strands of dark energy coiled around him as the divine realm aura around him grew stronger and more intense. The Drakeborne lineage within him churned on the verge of boiling over, every cell burning with the heat of molten lava."Without the chosen maiden's extreme Lunar physique to steady it, I'm going to burn up."Savage intent and desire flickered in Ashton's eyes as he kept his killing urges under control."After the birthday banquet, I'll find Miranda… N
Carol looked Ashton over. She hadn't expected him to come out unharmed.Sully, who had been standing beside her, looked slightly puzzled as he spoke."Ashton, why would the Zapata family let you go? After what you did to Mr. Zeke, they just let you go?"Ashton ignored them and walked away with Scarlett."What's with that attitude?" Carol snapped, her expression darkening."Forget it," Sully said. "Someone like him, who always resorts to violence, is bound to cause trouble sooner or later. Carol, you need to cut ties with him. Don't let him drag us down.""I know what I'm doing," Carol said coldly. "Grandpa's birthday is coming up, and the Lowe family will probably split the assets then. Ashton chose this exact moment to return to Linton Island. He's clearly here for his share. I won't let him get his way. "Once that's over, I'll have nothing to do with him. I don't want someone like him to be my cousin.""You're right," Sully said as he slipped an arm around her waist and smil
Brody and the others spoke with enthusiasm and respect.The scene left everyone stunned, and they wondered what was happening since it was nothing like what they'd expected."Ashton looks fine. Did they really settle this?""What the hell happened? Mr. Zeke actually swallowed that humiliation? Why is he laughing and chatting with Ashton? Did they really bury the hatchet?"Murmurs of doubt spread through the crowd.When Scarlett saw Ashton walk out, she quietly let out a breath of relief. Gathering her courage, she hurried over to him and stopped at his side, her face full of worry. "Are you okay?" she asked."I'm fine." Noticing the worry on her face, Ashton smiled and asked, "Why are you still here?""I didn't see you come out, so I was worried. And all this happened because of me…"Out of the corner of her eye, Scarlett glanced nervously at Brody and Zeke. She was afraid they might still hold Ashton accountable."This is my cousin, Scarlett Lowe," Ashton said as he intro
Brody knew nothing in this world came for free. The terms and benefits Ashton was offering were far too generous, while he'd given almost nothing in return. That alone made it clear that everything came at a price. He just wanted to know what kind of enemy he would be facing, so he could be prepared.Cyrus couldn't help but glance at Ashton, his expression tightening. Maddox had told him before that Ashton had his own motives and enemies to deal with. When the time came, they would be bound to Ashton by shared interests."Calm down. It's not something you need to know yet. I'll inform you when I need you," Ashton said with a faint smile. "Relax. I'm not sending you on a suicide run. And look at the upside—maybe one day, your territory won't be limited to Linton Island."With that, he turned and left. He couldn't tell Brody and the others that his target was the Heavenly Medical Pavilion. The moment that name came up, fear would take root. Besides the risk of exposure, it would onl
"Is that so? I'll see who's left standing in three days! Let's go!" Maxwell turned, his countenance instantly shifting to one of malice. He then led the people from the Dominion Vanguard and strode away from the scene.Leona glanced back at Ashton, her eyes filled with a curious glint, before she s
Sally stepped tentatively toward Ashton, taking his large hand and pressing it against her chest so he could feel the rhythm of her heart. She looked at him with her wide, shimmering eyes, as if they might overflow with tears at any moment.Ashton, sensing the heat from Sally's chest, felt a wildfi
Ashton clenched his fists as killing intent surged through him. Just as he was about to strike again, Neil stopped him.Shaking his head slightly, Neil spoke in a low, urgent voice."Your life-or-death match with Clay matters more."In that split second, Ronan's killing intent flared again as his
Lawrence slapped his thigh in delight, exclaiming, "You're truly devious, Ash! How did I not think of such a wicked plan? Those people headed by the Dominion Vanguard have a massive amount of assets in their hands—we'll just consider it robbing the rich to help the poor! "I'll go with your suggest







