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Andrew was having the time of his life, scrolling through the internet to see just how many people were tearing into Michael. At first, he tried counting the insults, but after a while, he gave up. There was no point because the entire comment section was a flood of mockery—so many that it was downright impossible to keep track. Turning his head, he caught a glimpse of Shiloh quietly sharing Michael's viral video. She even added a caption. [Everyone, please do me a favor and mock him!] Shiloh had a million followers online. With just that one post, Michael's humiliation skyrocketed to another level. Andrew could already picture it—Michael would not dare step outside without covering his head with a hoodie, or better yet, wrapping his whole face in a scarf. Well, if he ever did, there were bound to be people who would not just stop at verbal insults. Some might even beat the crap out of him on sight. … Meanwhile, at the Stevens mansion. The entire Stevens family's forces
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Zephyr said, "Aspen, you've barely been in Jayrodale for any time at all, and you've already become this cowardly? So scared to take action? You've truly disappointed me. And worse, you've disgraced the entire Stevens family!" Tears streamed down Aspen's face. Her father's words cut her deeply, filling her with shame and despair. As someone who had always been proud and arrogant, her greatest fear was disappointing her family. Yet, more than that, she was terrified—terrified that Zephyr, blinded by anger and unaware of Jayrodale's true power dynamics, would lead the entire Stevens family to ruin. If that happened, she would not just be a failure. She would be the greatest disgrace in the family's history. "Dad, please, you have to listen to me!" Aspen pleaded, her voice breaking. "Andrew is the underground king of Jayrodale now. If we fight him head-on, we will lose!" She gazed at Zephyr through her tear-filled eyes, desperate to make him understand. She had finally let go of
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Minute by minute, time continued to pass. Zephyr sat alone in the grand hall of the Stevens Mansion, his impatience growing by the second. He could not understand how the once-proud daughter he had raised had become so spineless. Aspen, who had always been confident and strong-willed, now sat there crying like a weak, helpless fool. It was humiliating. The Stevens family's entire force was now in Jayrodale—a military presence strong enough to flatten anyone in their way. Taking down some nobody named Andrew should be an easy task. Zephyr had already made up his mind. Not only would he crush Andrew, but now that he was in Jayrodale, he would also challenge the Rhodes, the Wellers, and anyone else who dared stand in his way. Aspen had been sent to Jayrodale with a mission. Since she had failed, it was time for him, the head of the Stevens family, to take matters into his own hands. Just then, Irene and Leroy arrived with Christina, all wearing polite smiles. "Mr. Zephyr, welc
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Before long, it became the talk of the town. Someone said, "Andrew Lloyd? Haha, that kid really knows how to stir the pot. He's pissed off so many people that his enemies are now storming out of Bridgefields just to hunt him down." "No doubt about it—he's a dead man walking. Zephyr brought the entire Stevens family with him, and I heard he even has two senior grandmasters by his side. Andrew has no way out this time!" "I wouldn't be so sure. Andrew's been making big moves in Jayrodale lately. He has deep ties with Rhodes Corporation; rumor has it he's Natasha's little plaything. If Zephyr tries to use brute force, he might end up provoking both powerhouses!" ... At that moment, Andrew had just received news that Zephyr, had arrived in Jayrodale, fully armed and ready to settle scores. He muttered, "Interesting… So, I beat up the daughter, and now the father shows up for revenge?" He clicked his tongue, feeling nothing but boredom. His first instinct was to march straight in
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One announcement after another rang out as a dense crowd flooded in, shocking everyone present—Zephyr, the Stevens family from Bridgefields, and even Christina's entire household. One by one, their faces turned pale as fear set in. Irene's legs trembled so much she nearly lost her footing. "W-Why are you showing up uninvited? What do you want?" At the front of the crowd, Dylan spoke in an eerily calm tone. "To kill." Irene was so terrified she almost let out a scream before collapsing onto the floor. Leroy's forehead was drenched in sweat as he looked desperately at Christina. "Christie, what do we do? What do we do?" Both he and Irene were filled with overwhelming regret. If they had known this would happen, they never would have run their mouths in front of Zephyr. Now, they had gotten themselves into serious trouble—trouble bigger than they could ever handle. Never in their wildest dreams had they expected to stir up such a storm, bringing so many powerful people strai
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Zephyr immediately flew into a rage. "Rodney, you little bastard! I haven't even settled the score with you for messing with Aspen! After I take care of that punk Andrew, I'll be visiting Madblade Martial Academy too!" Rodney's expression turned cold. "Great. I'll be right here waiting for you. But honestly, I doubt I'll ever get the chance. After today, it's still up in the air whether your Bridgefields Stevens family will even exist." Zephyr's fury burned hotter as he finally saw it for what it was—these people had come together just to take down his family. Nonetheless, he was not so easily intimidated. "Mr. Garner, Madam Vostokoff, what's the meaning of this? Who is this 'boss' of yours? As far as I know, my family has never crossed paths with him." Natasha and Dylan exchanged glances before both of them let out mocking laughs. "Mr. Zephyr, who in the world gave you the confidence to bring your entire family here to Jayrodale without even knowing what's going on? You're h
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Even Zephyr was starting to feel that he had miscalculated—maybe he had been too reckless. Of course, if he was feeling that way, then Christina’s family was in an even worse state of mind. 'Is Andrew really capable of rallying so many powerful figures?' Christina wondered as she clenched her teeth, her expression darkening. If this was the comparison, then as the mere CEO of Stevens Corporation, she was nowhere near Andrew's level. Leroy swallowed hard, his scalp tingling as he muttered, "Mom, Christie, it looks like the main family is about to get crushed. What do we do? Should we run while we still can?" Irene kept telling herself to stay calm. "No, we have to hold our ground. Mr. Zephyr is the head of the Stevens family—as long as he's here, no matter how many people Andrew has, he won't be able to do anything to us!" Yet, even she did not believe her own words. Suddenly, Dylan grabbed the glass in front of him and smashed it against the floor, shattering it into piece
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Christina snapped. "The facts are right before us—how is it not? If you didn't pull the strings, why are all these people targeting the main Stevens family?" Andrew let out a mocking smirk. "Christina, you're underestimating me. I don't need to manipulate anyone—understand? I ordered them directly. That's not the same as manipulation." Christina's face stiffened. Direct orders? Was he seriously claiming he had the authority to command Marvin and Radiant Group's people? She did not believe it. Nonetheless, Andrew did not care whether she believed it or not. He turned to Zephyr and gestured. "Zephyr, I'll make this simple. Give me an answer—if I'm satisfied, you and your family can leave. But if I'm not satisfied, you're not returning to Bridgefields." Zephyr let out a bitter laugh, his anger barely contained. "Andrew, you injured Aspen and humiliated my family. Now you want me to give you an answer? Do you think that's possible?" Andrew remained calm. "You should ask your
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"He's my sworn brother, then standing up for him—no matter the cost—is only right," Logan said firmly. Elon's face instantly darkened, and deep inside, a gnawing jealousy bubbled up. Despite being the most low-key of the Five Apex Families' younger generation, Logan was arguably the most terrifying. He was about to take over the Keller family, a rising powerhouse. The Haywoods had Xavier—young, sharp, and fierce in combat. The Wrights had Quinton—manipulative, cunning, and notorious for his ruthlessness. But Elon? He was… just Elon. He was overweight, lacked presence, and had just been publicly humiliated when word spread that his wife had cheated on him. His reputation was already slipping, and now he had become the joke of Blumedale's elite circle. Still, no matter how pathetic things seemed, Elon believed he was far better than the man Andrew was. In his eyes, they were not even in the same league. So, it burned him even more to see Logan—someone he had always tried to i
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"Logan, don't you know Andrew killed my younger brother?" Xavier shouted furiously. It was understandable for Luna to speak up. After all, the Phelans owed Andrew a small favor—but now even the Keller family was interfering. If this continued, Andrew would not just remain unharmed; he would likely rise to prominence in Blumedale. Andrew's rise would be a direct slap in the face to the Haywoods, humiliating them beyond redemption. Roy spoke grimly, "Logan, you're set to lead the Keller family. You should know better than to blur right and wrong. Andrew repeatedly humiliated the Haywoods and even murdered Seth. Do you expect us to swallow such a huge insult?" Logan replied calmly, "Mr. Haywood Senior, you know exactly why things turned out this way. I hate to say it, but Seth brought his death upon himself. Andrew may be impulsive, but he's done nothing wrong in my eyes." "I'll say this only once: if the Haywoods continue their vendetta against him, the Keller family won't stan
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Xavier said, "Uncle Jude, you're in charge of internal discipline. My request is simple—either throw those losers out of the Haywoods and make them manage some backwater branch, or I'll kill them myself. And I doubt anyone in the family would object." Jude's eyelids twitched violently as he cursed the brats under his breath. Out loud, though, he nodded quickly and replied, "Don't worry, Xavier. I'll make sure they're kicked out of the family for good. They won't even get close to the front gate again." Xavier snorted and walked off, leaving Jude staring at his back, shaking his head. Jude muttered to himself, "Xavier… you really are the pride of the Haywoods. But you're spoiled by your status. With your father as the family head and all the elders favoring you, you've always kept the other branches under your heel. "That's understandable since you're the future heir and our strongest fighter among the younger generations. But the fact remains—you made a public promise and faile
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Tiana had already been urging Andrew to make a trip to the Rhodes residence. With his current matters finally settled, Andrew made his way there. … Meanwhile, back at the Haywood residence, the funeral was underway. The place was shrouded in white—the last rites for Seth. It should have been a major event, but the atmosphere among the Haywoods was lifeless. No one looked remotely interested, and many of the younger members were outright slacking off, hiding in corners, smoking, drinking, and chatting. Someone whispered, "Xavier's the eldest son of the Haywoods and a damn colonel in the military, yet he couldn't even bring back Andrew's head? What a letdown." Another chimed in, "No kidding. Seth got taken out like that, which is a direct slap to the Haywoods' face." "Honestly, I've never seen our family this humiliated. Xavier even said he'd kill Andrew within three days or take his own life. Big talk for someone who came back empty-handed…" After just a few gulps of alco
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Aspen and Chantelle both gasped in disbelief. They could not believe that Andrew had just toyed with Luna like she was some puppy. He offered her a treat, dangled it right in front of her face, and then yanked it back when she reached for it. Anyone with an ounce of pride would have snapped—and Luna Phelan was not just anyone. "Playing games on a razor's edge… Andrew, I'll be watching," Luna said coldly. "I'll watch how you destroy yourself." Her expression turned colder than it had been even when confronting Xavier.With one sharp step, she kicked up a gust of wind and vanished into the air. It was a clear sign that she was not just leaving, she was unleashing her fury. "That footwork was terrifying," Chantelle muttered. Even Aspen looked shaken. "Keep acting like this, Andrew, and someone's gonna hack you into pieces one day!" Chantelle snapped. After one last angry glare, she stormed off too. Aspen did not have quite the same fire in her. This demon of a man was hear
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Luna turned around, clearly reluctant to even look at Andrew, and said flatly, "I can save you once, maybe even twice—but not a third time. To be precise, the only reason I stepped in at all was because you've done favors for the Phelans… and for Marvin. "But next time? Your life or death will have nothing to do with me. So, here's my advice—tone it down. This is Blumedale, not Jayrodale. You could show off back there, and no one cared, but here? Power and politics clash every second. Dying young might be the only fate you're headed for." Andrew frowned. "Luna, are you sick or something? Did I ask you to save me?" That one line did not just offend Luna—it also lit a fire in Chantelle. "Andrew, what the hell is wrong with you? General Phelan just saved your damn life. You didn't even say thank you, and now you're blaming her? Are you even a man?" She was speechless, thinking the guy was seriously unbelievable. Andrew shot her a cold glare. "Shut your mouth. No one asked for
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Yet, of all the fearless, reckless men they had encountered, neither Aspen nor Chantelle had ever seen anyone as stubbornly arrogant as Andrew. Both women were completely stunned, wondering where he even got the guts to say things like that. In this world, commoners fear officials—but officials? They fear the men with guns—the military. However, here was Andrew, treating a colonel like Xavier as if he were worthless weeds. It was utter madness—like a sparrow challenging an eagle, a lamb taunting a wolf. It was sheer recklessness bordering on suicide. With a thunderous swoosh, Xavier's massive broadsword came crashing down with enough force to split boulders and level trees. Just the murderous pressure from that swing made Chantelle's face go pale. She was starting to doubt if she could even stand up to Xavier herself. After all, Andrew looked like he was about to be torn in half by that blade. What infuriated her even more was that, at the height of danger, Andrew just st
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"Colonel Haywood, you know full well that with your rank and position, you can't just go around killing people on a whim," Chantelle warned coldly. She added, "Besides, your friend Andarov used banned weaponry on Holtrien soil, which is a serious offense. You can be sure Mr. McCormick won't just let that slide." Left with no other option, Chantelle had to drop Derek's name to try to rein Xavier in. However, Xavier was not intimidated at all. His voice dripped with venom as he said, "Ms. Garcia, I respect Mr. McCormick—he governs this province, and I'll give him that. But do you think the Haywoods' name should be trampled like dirt? Especially by some no-name punk who doesn't know his place? "I'll chop him into pieces, and if I have to, I'll apologize to Mr. McCormick myself. But with the military accolades I've earned, the Haywood family's backing, and my deep ties in the defense department, killing this bug wouldn't even cause a blip on the radar." Chantelle's stomach twiste
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Chantelle sneered, "All in all, you're just an ordinary man, a slave to your desires with a pathetically mediocre mind." She had finally caught an opening to hit Andrew where it hurt, and she was not about to waste it. Andrew chuckled. "Ms. Garcia, you really do live up to your title as a master of psychology. You got most of it right. But you still missed one tiny detail—like the fact that, right now, I've got a very clear image of your naked body in my mind." The bluntness of that line stunned Chantelle, and her expression twisted in outrage. She snapped, "Andrew! That was in the past—how dare you bring it up like it's nothing? Aren't you worried I'll kill you?" The usually cold woman was genuinely furious now. Andrew shrugged lazily. "I'm sitting right here, wounded and unarmed. Go ahead, kill me. But even if you did, you still wouldn't erase the fact that you once stripped bare in front of me." Chantelle raised her hand in fury but forced herself to lower it again with
