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Simon frowned in confusion. "Mr. Eslinger, I've never understood why you're so determined to control the Aickers. I mean, with your abilities, you could easily build your own powerful legacy." Bane snorted coldly. "What do you know about my ambitions? Cedric and I were once fellow apprentices under the same mentor, Mr. Gregory Sivan. From the start, Cedric was inferior to me in every way—whether in medicine, combat, or earning Mr. Sivan's favor. The man wasn't even in my league." Simon looked skeptical. "If that's true, then why are you here all alone? Meanwhile, Mr. Aicker has established a family empire that's thriving in Jayrodale." Bane's expression darkened, his face twisting into a grimace. "Funny you should ask. My story isn't too different from yours." He paced slowly as he continued. "Cedric was a nobody at the Advanced Medical Institute, a clown obsessed with weird herbs and remedies. I was respected, one of the Institute's top figures, while he was ignored by everyon
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Bane's voice became cold and sharp. "Time may have passed, but my hatred for Cedric hasn't diminished one bit. If anything, I crave even more to see him suffer—so much that death would feel like mercy. "When I came to Jayrodale, I made a vow to strip away everything he has, piece by piece, just like peeling off his skin layer by layer. I want him to regret ever crossing me." Simon's eyes burned with shared hatred. "Then let's join forces, Mr. Eslinger. Together, we'll crush the Aickers. Cedric didn't give me what I wanted, and Francesca wouldn't accept me. Fine—I'll make sure their entire family is destroyed!" Bane nodded approvingly. "You've got potential. You're not quite on my level, but you'll do. I'm at a point in Jayrodale where I need capable people, and your timing couldn't be better." Simon clenched his teeth. "Then let's stop wasting time! Once I recover, we'll storm The Aickers and take them down." "Idiot!" Bane barked. "Do you really think they won't be on high al
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"Mr. Eslinger, help me! I feel like I'm burning from the inside out like a hot iron is scorching me!" Simon writhed on the floor, all curled up as he screamed in agony. Bane's face turned serious as he crouched down beside him. "Spread your legs and stop moving. I need to take a proper look." When Bane examined the area, his expression darkened further. Simon's groin had turned completely black, a clear sign of severe poisoning. However, what baffled Bane was the swelling—Simon's manhood was inflating unnaturally, almost as if it were about to burst. "Mr. Eslinger, how bad is it? You've got to help me! I feel like I'm going to explode!" Simon gasped for air, drenched in sweat, as he groaned in pain. Bane's brow furrowed in confusion. "What the hell happened to you? How did this even get poisoned?" Simon howled in frustration. "It's that bastard Andrew! He stuck a silver needle down there! I thought it wasn't a big deal, but now it's killing me. You have to save me!" Bane qu
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Michael asked in surprise," What happened to Simon? f he's in bad shape, I doubt a 'family meal' will help much." "It's a long story," Bane replied with a sigh. "Just hurry and send it over. If you don't, Simon might die!" Michael chuckled. "Sounds to me like he's more likely to 'die happy' after he's done with that meal. Don't worry, I'll arrange it right away—premium service just for you!" Half an hour later, the "family meal" arrived. The delivery included five women, two of which were foreigners, speaking with an accent that butchered the local language. Simon eagerly grabbed the two ladies and dashed to the room, ready to feast. Bane smirked and called out, "You three, go in as well." With five women in total, Bane figured it would be enough for Simon to relieve the dangerous buildup in his body. As long as he released himself, Simon's life could be saved. Soon, loud thumping sounds and muffled commotion echoed from inside the room. Bane remained expressionless, quietl
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Meanwhile, Andrew neither knew nor cared whether Simon was alive or dead. He was too preoccupied with Francesca, who had completely lost her mind. "Let go of me! Please, I need you! I'm going to die if you don't help me—please!" Francesca cried out. Her flushed, naked body squirmed helplessly as Andrew had her bound and placed inside a large tub of ice water to reduce the intense heat radiating from within. The icy water helped cool her down temporarily, but it was only a surface-level solution. The powerful drug, Enthralling Essence, was still wreaking havoc on her organs, tearing through her from the inside. If she did not find relief soon, she might not survive the night. "Fran, calm down," Andrew said firmly, gripping her shoulders to keep her from thrashing. "I'm working on it. I promise I'll save you!" His mind raced as he searched for a way to neutralize the effects of the drug. Simon had gone too far. Enthralling Essence was not a substance anyone used lightly—it was
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Francesca sobbed, her voice filled with despair. "Andrew… I've said everything. You still won't accept me? Do you just want to watch me die? Or… is it because you don't care about me at all?" Andrew quickly shook his head. "No, Fran, you're wrong. I would never let you die." "Then give me what I need!" Francesca cried out, her voice cracking with desperation. "I can't take it anymore, Andrew! I'd rather die than go through this torture!" Andrew hesitated, his heart softening at the sight of her tear-filled eyes and pained expression. He knew he could not drag this out any longer—he had to act. "Alright, Fran… but brace yourself. It might hurt a little." Francesca's flushed face brightened with a gentle, relieved smile. "Andrew… I trust you. I'm not afraid. Just… give me what I need," she whispered softly. Andrew carefully laid her on the bed and reached out, his heated hands making contact with her trembling body. Francesca let out a quiet, kitten-like whimper. For the firs
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Michael shook his head in pity. "Man, Simon really got the short end of the stick. Losing his pride and manhood and even wasting his last moment on a pig. That's beyond tragic. I can't even wrap my head around it." Bane remained calm, his tone indifferent. "At least he's alive. That's all that matters." He narrowed his eyes and added thoughtfully, "I didn't expect Andrew to pull off a move like that. I need to meet him sooner or later to figure out his techniques. Even I couldn't fully understand what he did." Michael smirked. "Don't worry, Mr. Eslinger. Your plan for Rhodes Corporation is almost finished. Once Lauren falls, Andrew will be out of the picture there. After that, dealing with him will be a piece of cake." Bane hummed softly, his expression darkening. "Dealing with him isn't what intrigues me. I want to know where he learned his medical skills and how deep his expertise runs." … Meanwhile, at the Aicker residence. Andrew exited Francesca's room, wiping the swea
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"Fran has reached the age where marriage should be a serious discussion," Cedric said with a heavy sigh. He continued, "I was well aware that Simon had been lusting after her beauty for a while now. But since he was my eldest apprentice—the child I raised from a young age—I chose to avoid confronting the issue." He shook his head, his voice filled with regret. "In the end, my avoidance and weakness nearly destroyed Fran. It's all on me… such a cruel twist of fate." Andrew could see the conflict in Cedric's eyes. Despite Simon's betrayal, Cedric still had a deep affection for him. After all, he had begged Andrew to spare Simon's life at the last moment. Andrew offered a comforting response. "Mr. Aicker, you've done more than enough. Simon's downfall was his own doing—he had every opportunity to change but chose to betray you." Cedric remained silent for a long moment before suddenly speaking up. "Tell me honestly, Dr. Lloyd… Have you and Fran become… intimate?" Andrew froze
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With a sickening snap, several bones shattered under Logan's brutal kick, and Archie let out a bloodcurdling scream that made everyone's scalp tingle. "Mr. Keller, please, stop! I'm begging you! I was wrong! I was talking shit! I apologize—I apologize!" Archie flailed on the ground like a dying animal, completely stripped of his earlier arrogance. His body trembled violently, his face twisted in agony, but he did not dare show the slightest bit of temper as he groveled before Logan, crying and pleading. Logan casually strolled over and slapped him twice more across the face, with ruthless, bone-jarring force. Archie's head snapped to the side so hard it almost seemed like his neck would break, and his screams grew even more pitiful. Yet, not a single Hopkins fighter moved to help him. All of them stood frozen, faces pale with fear, too terrified to even breathe loudly. Logan's voice was calm but icy. "Tonight, if Andrew doesn't accept your apology, not a single one of you
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"Andy, I'm here!" In the midst of the tense, frozen atmosphere, only Logan and Andrew seemed relaxed, chatting like old friends without a care in the world. Andrew chuckled. "Logan, you're acting way too friendly!" For once, Logan's face flushed slightly red with embarrassment. Truth be told, he and Andrew were not actually that close. However, orders were orders—George had made it clear that they had to secure Andrew's favor no matter what it took. If Andrew did not show much enthusiasm toward the Keller family, then Logan had no choice but to make up for it by being overly enthusiastic himself. "If you don't like it, how about you be the older brother and I'll be the younger one?" Logan's attitude was ridiculously accommodating as if he had no pride left to defend. No matter how awkward it felt, Andrew was someone the Keller family absolutely had to win over. Watching all this unfold, Tiana, Jameson, and the Hopkins crowd were even more stunned. It almost seemed like Loga
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By some twisted stroke of luck, Archie's manhood—though bruised and swollen—had not been completely destroyed. While he silently thanked the heavens, his hatred for Tiana grew even deeper. That seductive married woman? He was determined to have her tonight, no matter what it took. Just then, Jerry and a dozen of the Rhodes family's top fighters finally arrived on the scene. Jameson, seeing that his people were in place, narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Mr. Hopkins, you really want to keep pushing this?" Archie let out a twisted laugh. "Mr. Rhodes, your wife hit me. That punk by your side hit me too! Do you really think someone like me, who cares this much about his reputation, is just going to let that go?" Tiana scoffed. "So what if we don't let it go? Mr. Hopkins, you're nothing more than a disgusting maggot. What are you going to do about it?" Archie screamed, his face flushed with rage. "Tiana, you filthy bitch! Do you think you're better than me? Tonight, I'll make
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"This way, Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Rhodes, Mrs. Rhodes, and Ms. Rhodes—please!" Justin had completely changed his attitude, now grinning with over-the-top enthusiasm. He was practically bowing, a world apart from the snobby arrogance he had shown earlier. Tiana smiled faintly and said, "We'll be dining in the Celestial Suite now. That won't be a problem, right?" The manager nodded so fast it looked painful. "No problem at all, Mrs. Rhodes. Please, right this way!" Jameson patted Andrew's shoulder reassuringly and whispered, "Andy, don't worry. I already called our people. Jerry and the others are on their way." Andrew chuckled lightly. "Mr. Rhodes, there's no need to mobilize the whole family.The Hopkins? I can handle them myself." Jameson shook his head, thinking Andrew was just putting on a brave face. He believed Andrew, being new to Blumedale, could not possibly fend off the Hopkins on his own. Meanwhile, Andrew casually excused himself during dinner to make a quick call to
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Everyone could tell Andrew was no ordinary martial artist. After all, he had taken down the Hopkins men like it was nothing. Nonetheless, the fact that he kept going and even dared to lay hands on Archie was pure suicide. "That little bastard is dead meat! Archie's gonna skin him alive!" someone hissed. "Yeah! It's one thing to slap us around, but hitting Mr. Hopkins? Does he think he's untouchable?" "Just wait. This fool's been used like a pawn by Mrs. Rhodes. Once the real Hopkins heavy hitters show up, he's gonna get slaughtered right here at The Palace!" Meanwhile, Archie caught another few brutal slaps from Andrew. Chunks of his thick beard went flying through the air. Archie howled, "You little punk! You've pushed it too far! If I don't kill you tonight, I'll change my damn last name to yours!" Grimacing with rage, Archie pulled out his phone and snarled into it. "I just got attacked at The Palace. Bring the whole crew over—now! "Yeah, you heard me. Tonight, I'm w
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The others around them sneered and snickered. "Kid, you're all skin and bones. Do yourself a favor and get lost." Another chimed in, "Mr. Hopkins doesn't even take the entire Rhodes family seriously. What makes you think you stand a chance, you low-level nobody?" "Heh, did you all hear it earlier? Tiana said they are his in-laws. Damn, this kid hit the jackpot. Tiana and her daughter? Both absolute knockouts." One remarked, "No kidding. That lucky punk, I envy him like hell. If it were me, I'd be laughing in my sleep. Bagging a mother-daughter pair? That's the dream, man… pure heaven." A few filthy-mouthed degenerates let loose with their vulgar fantasies, and the air instantly grew more volatile. The tension between both sides was now on the brink of exploding. Tiana let out a cold, mocking laugh. "Looks like Mr. Hopkins isn't the only one talking shit tonight. Some of you have even more sewage coming out of your mouths." She turned to Andrew, her smile sharp as ice. "Come
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Justin instantly sensed something was about to spiral. He rushed forward and tried to defuse the tension. "Mr. Hopkins, please calm down. We're all just here to have a nice dinner—no need for this." Archie clutched his swollen cheek, his face twisted with rage. "Calm down? Get out of my face! If you say another word, I'll end you too!" Justin flinched and quickly backed off, no longer daring to speak. However, as he glanced toward the Rhodes family, his eyes burned with resentment. He cursed them for being foolish. Despite knowing they could not go up against the Hopkins, they still had to throw punches. He could not help but think they were just asking for it. Lauren's voice rang out cold and firm. "Mr. Hopkins, what are you trying to do? Start a war?" Archie bellowed with laughter. "Big mouth on you, you little bitch! With your trashy Rhodes family, you're not even qualified to go to war with the Hopkins!" He sneered, eyes gleaming. "But don't worry—I'm not just gonna tak
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Justin's face twisted in discomfort, but before he could say anything, a loud voice boomed across the entrance. "Mr. McGrath, you can step back! If Mrs. Rhodes wants to dine in our Celestial Suite, then she's more than welcome!" As the voice faded, a burly man with a thick beard strode over. The giant crystal ring on his hand and the heavy gold chain across his chest made it clear—this man was rich, but absolutely tasteless. Jameson snorted coldly. "The Hopkins family sure has some nerve, snatching up someone else's reservation like it's nothing." Archie Hopkins cracked a wide grin, revealing a mouth full of blackened teeth, and laughed without a care. "Mr. Rhodes, you sound way too naive!" Archie shrugged and said, "In this world, it's all about money and muscle. The Hopkins family's got both. So stealing a little dining room from the Rhodes family? It's nothing." Tiana's voice turned icy. "Since you're admitting it's theft, then do us a favor and get the hell out." Arch
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The place Jameson picked for dinner was one of the most well-known upscale restaurants in Blumedale—The Palace. "Andy, you might not know this, but around here, this spot is top-tier," Jameson said as he adjusted his tailored suit and smiled. He added, "It's not like I'm trying to flaunt my wealth or anything. But sometimes, even if you don't care for appearances, you've still got to show up with style!" Andrew chuckled and replied, "Mr. Rhodes, I get what you're saying." Tiana spoke up coolly, "Jameson, no need to put on this kind of show in front of Andrew. Otherwise, you'll just end up looking ridiculous. This guy probably poops in places you haven't even dreamed of stepping into." Jameson froze for a second, clearly shocked. "Well now, Tiana, you're really singing Andy's praises today. Could it be… the classic case of a mother-in-law who's starting to really like her son-in-law?" Tiana gave a snort. "This has nothing to do with liking him. I'm just telling the truth."
