“What do you mean?Mandy Zimmer froze.“The company doesn’t even have that much money left?“There were still millions of dollars’ worth of surplus, right?”“There’s something you don’t know, Ms. Mandy. The wages for the workers at the construction site and the payment for supplies are due this month.“That said, the presale certificates for the commercial buildings haven’t been issued yet.“We can’t sell the buildings because of that.“And since we’ve been spending all that money without any cash flow, it’s only natural that we’re low on funds.“Besides, Aunty Lilian also spent millions of dollars in company funds last month.“If we wire her another 1.5 million now, we wouldn’t be able to explain this to the higher-ups once the accounting department finds out about this.”Naturally, the Jean family’s ninth branch was in charge of the real estate business in Wolsing.That said, because of the country’s economic trend and rapid development of technology, traditional housing h
A long-awaited call finally came when Harvey York finished his matters.Harvey looked at the number on the screen when he froze momentarily.“It’s been a while, Yvonne.”“The outskirts must be real fun, huh?”Yvonne Xavier spoke in a playful yet angsty tone.It was only normal. Yvonne had been handling Harvey’s matters in South Light, the Golden Sands, and Mordu.Yvonne was a reliable help, but even she was utterly swamped by all the work thrown at her.Harvey gave an awkward chuckle.“It’s alright. Thanks for helping me out with everything.“I’ll head over to you in two days. Are you in Mordu or South Light right now?”“Neither. I’m in Wolsing,” replied Yvonne quietly.“Wolsing? What are you doing there for?”Harvey froze. He never asked Yvonne to go there in the first place.“Did you think I wanted to come?Yvonne heaved a sigh.“You should know you’re one of the board members of Country H Commercial Group, right?”“Am I?Harvey seemed confused.“I’m a part of the g
Before Harvey York was done talking, Yvonne Xavier remembered something.“Right, Sir York.“There’s something that I should inform you.“Your ex-wife might’ve gotten into trouble…”Harvey paused before helplessly shaking his head.“Send me the flight number…”-Wolsing, at an office building located in the suburbs.This was Sky Corporation’s headquarters in Wolsing, which is also the company’s core building for the time being.Ray Hart stood behind Yvonne when he put his laptop down before lighting a cigar.Through the glass window, Yvonne looked down at the bustling first-rate city with thousands of residents with a vacant stare.“I still don’t understand, Ms. Yvonne,” said Ray calmly.“You’ve been spending a great deal of effort in the organization. Only outsiders would see this as Sir York stumbling into the position out of sheer luck.“That said, wouldn’t Sir York be unhappy about this?“More importantly, Mandy’s also in Wolsing.”Ray showed an odd expression as he l
In the evening, at the Outskirts International Airport.Harvey York took his time before arriving at the airport and made it through the security check hassle-free.He left the outskirts in a rush, but it was good that mostly everything was properly handled here.He asked Romina Klein to take care of the rest. He believed she could handle things nicely with her experience in the gray area.Besides, she would also have support from Dorian Howell.As for Billie Higgs, Judith Pedler, and the others, Harvey hesitated momentarily before texting each of them. He wanted to inform them that he had already left and gave a proper explanation.Harvey heaved a sigh before heading to the VIP passageway.Because of Yvonne’s proper arrangements, Harvey was comfortably seated in first class before long.While thinking of resting his eyes, frantic footsteps were heard from behind.A woman in her twenties wearing a black suit and sunglasses came forward.She looked around the first-class cabin
Harvey York’s gaze turned colder after hearing the woman’s words.He turned around to the woman with her firearm up.“I don’t know who you are, and I don’t know how you brought a firearm on the plane…“But you should put away the firearm while I’m still in a good mood.“You won’t get another chance when I’m upset.”The woman chuckled after hearing Harvey not complying with her demands.“So what if you’re upset?“You’re just a bastard who doesn’t know what’s good for himself!”The woman was just about to kick Harvey down.Harvey suddenly had the urge to slap the woman for being this unreasonable.“What are you doing, Carmen?!“This is a public place! Don’t pull out your gun unless you have a reason to!”A dignified voice echoed from the back.“I told you not to check the first-class cabin to prevent disturbing the passengers!“Not only are you doing exactly that, you’re even scaring them with a damn gun!“Apologize! Now!”Carmen froze before putting away her firearm and
Carmen could not help but step in front of Harvey York before fiercely sizing him up.“You better know what’s good for yourself!“Mr. Leighton’s treating you this well, and you’re still acting all high and mighty?!“You’re saying this is a huge crime?!“Come! Tell me!“What crime is it that I’m convicted for?!”Carmen pulled out a special credential with a name on it: Carmen Xeno.Harvey glanced at the credential before realizing it held an immense weight.But then, it was not enough to allow Carmen to bring a firearm on a plane either.Simply put, nothing would happen as long as nobody cared about Carmen or the others carrying firearms…But since that was the case, they would naturally have to pay a price for that.They should at least get their certificates confiscated and be locked up for a few days.Harvey started dialing a number on his phone, completely ignoring Carmen in the process.Carmen showed a colder gaze after seeing Harvey being this stubborn.“You’re still
Harvey York smirked.“I don’t know about that.“What I do know…“Is that his position as vice chairman will end soon.“Cherish the remaining weeks you have.“After all, he’d have nothing to do with the title after that.”In the beginning, Harvey did not care much if he became the chairman of Country H Commercial Group…After all, the organization was only a business alliance to integrate the country’s resources to combat outside forces.Harvey did not want too much to do with this since this was only commercial.After all, the citizens would be dragged down if some outsider were to ruin the structure of the business.If the entire organization’s higher-ups were similar to someone like Leighton Xeno, it might be prime time for a restructure.Carmen froze before she coldly chuckled.“Is that so?“Who do you think you are? The chairman himself?“Look yourself in the mirror before even claiming something like that!“How ignorant can you get?!”“Smart.“I am the chairman.”
The four black-suited men hesitated momentarily before putting their firearms away.Leighton Xeno took a deep breath, then approached Harvey York with a forced smile.“I’m sorry, young man!“My daughter’s been pampered her entire life! She’s just being rude!“Please! Be the better person and ignore her!“Carmen! Get over here and apologize!”Carmen stumbled off the ground with a horrible look.“Mr. Leighton…” she said while the corner of her mouth twitched nonstop.Leighton’s face darkened.Carmen approached Harvey after seeing Leighton getting mad again.“I’m sorry!” she exclaimed with resentment.“I told you before.“And I’m telling you this again.“What’s the point of the law if an apology’s enough?”Harvey looked like a powerless man when he uttered those words before…But now, he was an upperclassman looking down on his subjects.Carmen thought nothing would happen to her even if Harvey called the cops…But she had a strong feeling that she was wrong then.“It wa
"That's her, Big bro! According to my spy, he said Juliana is no longer hiding it and cheats openly! I didn't want to believe it, but from the looks of it, she's been cheating all this time!" Alexei said to Harvey. He was so upset that he almost cried.Harvey frowned. "That's all you know? What else do you have?"Alexei quickly took out his phone. "My spy has just sent me all the information. Juliana went to Lost City for further studies, and she studied well. Originally, according to the promise made, she should already be back about half a month ago so we could get married. However, she got to know this man called Hawk John at her graduation party. The two became fast friends. She even announced that they're best friends forever!"I thought they were just ordinary friends, but from the looks of it… That isn't it at all! Forget hiding it, Juliana's directly taking him back! I hate this!" Alexei slammed his chest, as if he were in a lot of pain.Harvey was speechless. "Seriou
Harvey's eyes started to twitch as he immediately gave Alexei a look. It was a call for help.Alexei shrugged. There was nothing he could do. However, it was exactly at this time that his phone suddenly started to vibrate. He gave it a weird look and picked it up. Then, he was stunned… He was practically frozen. No longer caring about anything, Alexei immediately ran over to Harvey and hugged his legs tightly. "Bro! Big bro! You have to help me! You must!"Alexei instantly started crying.Harvey promptly bent down and held Alexei's shoulder. As if he had found a way out, he said solemnly, "Don't worry, Alexei. I've always treated you like my own little brother. Your problem is also my problem. Even if the world is collapsing, I will protect you. So, stop worrying!"Alexei was so touched that he couldn't stop himself from weeping. "You're treating me so well, Big bro, even after I sold you out to my Senior…"Harvey's eyes twitched again. "We're family! What can I say? Let's
Harvey's eyes instinctively twitched. "It belongs to me, so why can't I stay here?"Vaida said worriedly, "Now that Grand City is so chaotic and the Sacred Lands are on the verge of getting into a fight, it's really dangerous if you stay outside. Both my father and I are worried about you. So… Shouldn't you move back?"Harvey led Vaida into the living room and said with a smile, "Don't overthink things, Vaida. It's exactly because things are getting unruly that I should stay in Dragon Gate Training Hall to be a stabilizing presence as their scion, right? Not to mention, I've bothered all of you too much all this time. I have too much going on. If I stay there, it will only bother the mayor, Mr. Wenzel, and Mr. Geoffrey. So, it's better if I stay at my own place."However, Harvey paused when he reached this part of the conversation. "Of course, if there's a need, all you need to do is to give me a call and I'll be there."Vaida nodded. "Harvey, other than the reason you've given us
Mandy was a little startled, then looked at Harvey with a strange look. "You're in such a rush to get rid of me? Don't tell me you really want to be the mayor's son-in-law? I've been here less than a day, and there are already plenty of people warning me about you becoming one."Harvey rolled his eyes. "Don't listen to their nonsense. If I really wanted to be his son-in-law, I wouldn't have gone to save you.""Then why are you in such a rush to send me away?"Harvey sighed. "There are really some things that are beyond my abilities. Let's use what happened this time with Clarion as an example. It's true that I let him take the glory, but after doing that, Dan now considers me an enemy and a thorn in his side. "As a member of the Top Ten Families, you have some understanding of him, don't you? Since he can't deal with me effectively, he'll definitely start with you. The reason I'm asking you to leave is for your own safety."Mandy clicked her tongue. "If Dan really wants to do
Emery slowly flipped and opened the Chapter of Ascension. The Chapter itself was old, written with small letters. Accompanied the original texts were notes and some insights.Emery only believed a portion of the rumors regarding the Chapter of Ascension. After reading through the notes and personal reflections, he could ascertain that the Chapter of Ascension was genuine.What was written inside the Chapter of Ascension was indeed capable of completely changing a martial artist's way of thinking.As he read through it, Emery was already subconsciously trying to test and start training by following what was recorded within the Chapter of Ascension. He had just started to let the energy inside of him flow, but had already noticed that his power, that reached a bottleneck for some time, started to have a breakthrough.In just an instant, Emery could already feel somewhat stronger. It was only a small amount, but it was enough to excite him. It meant that the Chapter of Ascension w
The Wright residence, Wolsing.When Janus got out of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, it was around midnight. He looked around carefully before quickly entering a courtyard within the residence, holding a wooden box.He walked through the corridors with full familiarity and entered a study.Emery, the Number One Young Master of Wolsing, was quietly holding a piece of gemstone, brushing it against his thumb.Janus didn't run in. Instead, he waited until Emery was done looking at the gemstone before entering. "Good evening, sir."Emery raised his head and glanced at Janus. "So? Did you get it?"Janus smiled. "Is there anything in this world you want that we can't get for you?"He carefully put the small box on the coffee table and smiled."While Harvey and that idiot Hale are all quite good," he said, "they're all pawns playing to your tune. This time, with Daichi working for us and Sky Plane suffering such a huge loss, we finally have it in our hands. If those monsters from Sky Plane kne
Night fell by the time Harvey and the others returned to Grand City.Kenta had already left midway. It was obvious that he knew following Harvey and the others was pointless now.In the meantime, before returning to Grand City, Harvey had already instructed Clarion to spread the news of Origin Sword Style's extermination back to Grand City and how Earth Hall was instrumental in its destruction.By the time Clarion returned to Grand City, he was immediately enthusiastically welcomed back home. Initially, many people had an issue with him suddenly becoming the leader of Earth Hall. However, they did not expect Clarion to be able to single-handedly handle one of the main pillars of Sky Plane, the Origin Sword Style school shortly after he led the Earth Hall.While many did not know what actually transpired, Clarion and his team brought Isoroku's body back to Grand City. Taking Isoroku's body back was a great achievement on its own as it also means that Sky Plane's overall power would
Isoroku immediately crumpled on the ground. The arrogant master of the Origin Sword Style suddenly surrendered and killed himself. There was only bitterness and regret on his face, as if regretting why he did not simply stay and train in isolation. That way, he would not meet the person before him… Harvey.However, no matter how much regret he had, he needed to commit suicide.That was because he knew very well that Harvey had revealed to him his true identity. If he refused to die, Harvey would turn around and completely wipe out the Origin Sword Style. Now that he decisively made such a decision, Harvey would not return to Sky Plane.Harvey looked at Isoroku's body. With a smirk, he said, "That's why I don't like others to find out who I really am." Then, Harvey planted his foot on Isoroku's longsword. There was a loud clang, and the longsword instantly shattered. Its fragments fired in all directions.All the Origin Sword Style elites had been eradicated completely.A few minut
Isoroku's blade slashed downward. It was so fast that it was barely visible to the naked eye. However, before it could even touch Harvey's body, Isoroku suddenly saw him raise his right hand and flicked, hitting the blade when it was just starting to get close.Clang!It was an extremely simple move. However, Harvey's flick reached the blade first, and he immediately parried the attack. Isoroku's entire body shuddered, and his heart skipped a beat. He thought he was already victorious, but he was left with a shocked expression.He raised his blade and wanted to attempt another attack, but he could not do anything for a long while. Harvey was simply standing there with a calm expression. The two of them were close to each other, and Harvey looked like he was completely exposed. However, for someone like Isoroku, when someone was completely exposed, it also meant that he was not exposed at all. If he was not exposed, his blade could not slash downward at him anymore."You… You must h