"Let her go!" Frederick's voice rang cold and sharp In a swift movement, he seized Nelson's wrist, his grip as unyielding as an eagle's talon. Nelson felt a wave of weakness wash over him, and his hand involuntarily released June. Panicked, she scrambled to hide behind Frederick.Nelson gritted his teeth in rage. "Let go of me!"He felt a mix of shock and fear, unable to understand how Frederick's simple hold rendered him so helpless. Unbeknownst to him, Frederick expertly targeted his vital points, a technique that could have been fatal with the slightest change in pressure.Though unaware of the technique, June recognized Nelson's status and the potential for trouble. "Frederick, please let him go," she whispered urgently from behind Frederick.With a dismissive flick, Frederick released Nelson. He slumped to the ground, gasping for air and struggling to regain his strength.Frederick had subtly manipulated his meridians to ensure Nelson would not dare to trouble June ag
"I built my achievements on my own. I've never relied on a man for anything." Scarlett looked at Priscilla, speechless at her unexpected and unbelievable naivety."Honestly, do you believe you built everything on your own? Companies like yours don't just spring up overnight. It takes generations of work, at the very least. "Then what makes you so special? Do you truly think it's all your business savvy that got you here? Don't you find it...odd? How smoothly has everything gone for you?"Scarlett's words sent a jolt through Priscilla, leaving her momentarily speechless.Hadn't she always prided herself on building her success from nothing? She'd always believed her abilities set her apart from Frederick, and that was the reason why she chose divorce.But now, recalling her successes, it seemed they didn't really require business genius.Her journey had been remarkably smooth, almost unnaturally so. In less than three years, her company thrived. Their orders flowed steadily fro
Grace was oblivious to the sarcasm in Scarlett's voice. She retorted, "Don't think just because you've wormed your way into the offshore hotel, you can mess things up for Prissy and Mr. Sirius. Leave now, or I'll call security."Scarlett's eyes widened in disbelief. "Sneaky tactics? Are you serious?"Grace smirked. "How else would you explain your presence here?"Scarlett was utterly flabbergasted by Grace. "Can't you use that brain of yours for a second? This is the Smith family's auction, and the Monroes are simply assisting. It's their most important event in decades! Security is airtight; you should try sneaking in and see what happens."From their previous conversation with Clifford, Grace had already gleaned that Scarlett was a prominent figure in the underworld.In Grace's mind, people like her were essentially the same as common thugs, only more capable and reckless."Heh, you thug, who knows how you slithered your way in here."Infuriated by Grace's blatant insult, Scar
"Heh, did you think I'm as easygoing as Frederick?" Scarlett's smirk was icyIn a flash, she stepped in front of Grace and delivered a vicious kick to her leg. With Scarlett's strength amplified by her sharp heels, the blow sent Grace to her knees, who sprawled to the ground in agony.Scarlett's smirk deepened. "On your knees already? I suppose that saves you the trouble of three bows."Priscilla and June rushed to help Grace up as tears streamed down her face."You... I won't let you get away with this," Grace choked out. Scarlett's only response was a chilling laugh. "I'll be waiting."Despite the lingering effects of Frederick's attack, Nelson willed himself to stand. He was sitting on the ground catching his breath and feeling weak due to something Frederick had done to him.He'd watched the scene unfold, a mix of disbelief and envy swirling within him. How could a lowly nobody like Frederick attract such a stunning, capable woman? Still, Nelson's focus remained fixated o
Wayne reported the day's events to Sirius inside the offshore hotel's office.Since there weren't any important guests today, Sirius was hardly paying attention, his main concern was Frederick."Any updates on Mr. York?" Sirius asked.Wayne hesitated and said, "There was a complication. It seems Mr. York's lover encountered his wife. There was an altercation, and his wife's cousin was injured."Upon hearing this, Sirius felt a headache coming on. How could Mr. York be so careless? He had tried to keep things discreet for Frederick's sake, but complications always arose."Fine, let's focus on providing the best possible experience for Mr. York. That's our priority. As for his wife and lover, make sure they were comfortable. The same goes for Vivianne, who didn't board yet.""I'll arrange Regal Suites for Mr. York and his wife," Wayne replied.Sirius quickly corrected him, "Absolutely not, Mr. York must stay in our Imperial Suite."Wayne's eyes widened in surprise. "The Imperia
Grace fumed, "What do you mean by me 'going against him'? I'm just afraid he'll harm Priscilla behind our backs."June pouted and retorted, "Grace, why do you always speak so badly of Frederick? He's not like that at all."Grace angrily shook June off and turned to Priscilla, who was the only one supporting her. "Prissy, tell me, is Frederick that kind of person?"Priscilla was taken aback by the question.Grace quickly said, "Think about it, how did he beat up Mitchell? How did he frame our family's medicine business? How did he perjure himself in court? Does he care about you? If I hadn't intervened, you might have been harmed by him without even knowing it!"Priscilla thought about Frederick's actions in Jenaire City and couldn't help but agree with Grace.Although she didn't want to marry Sirius, he had been supporting her behind the scenes for so many years. It would be ungrateful not to acknowledge that. At the very least, she couldn't let Frederick badmouth her in front
Grace looked over curiously and saw the words "Sovereign Suite Room 202" on Nelson's phone.Grace was annoyed. "Hmph, they put us in a Harmony Suite to start with. Clearly, the suite manager doesn't understand the connection between Prissy and Mr. Sirius."Nelson was intrigued and a little confused. He'd overheard Grace talking about Frederick trying to disrupt Priscilla and Sirius's relationship before.She had also mentioned Sirius helping Priscilla, but Nelson was weakened at the time and hadn't grasped the full story.Could it be that this small company president from Jenaire City has some relationship with Mr. Sirius?"Grace, what's going on between Priscilla and Mr. Sirius?" Nelson asked.Grace beamed proudly. "Well, our Prissy is..."Priscilla swiftly interjected, "Grace, don't talk about things you're not sure of!" Grace had no choice but to hold her tongue. Nelson was left even more curious but decided not to press the matter.Just then, Priscilla's phone rang. "Ou
Nelson thought he would just be a frivolous man for the rest of his life.Unexpectedly, such an opportunity for a meteoric rise came his way!This newfound purpose solidified his resolve; he had to win June over, no matter what.Across the room, snippets of conversation sparked indignation in June. Scarlett's earlier words replayed in her mind. An unshakeable feeling emerged. The protector Scarlett mentioned, the one who'd help her sister, had to be Frederick. June silently vowed to get to the bottom of this when the chance arose.Nelson was determined to win June over and continued his charm offensive. He escorted the three women all the way to their lavish Regal Suite, promising to meet again the next day. Stepping into the suite, Grace gasped. The Ephorian-style decor was breathtaking, rivaling anything a princess might have. "This must be the finest room in the offshore hotel!"This was Nelson's first time seeing the Regal Suite, and he had to admit it was far more luxur