“Argh! Philip Clarke, how dare you?!” Levi clutched his knee and got up from the ground. Limping, he pointed at Philip and roared, “You’re simply too presumptuous! My father will definitely not let you off!” Philip’s eyes were indifferent as he walked over to Levi, his gaze falling on Connor. He said, “Do you think so too?” Connor’s face was very gloomy as he frowned. He could not figure out why Philip could be so arrogant! Could it be that he really did not care about the wrath of the branch family at all? “Philip, you’re simply too insolent! Do you even place the branch family in your eyes?” Connor asked sternly. Philip chuckled and said, “The branch family? I don’t think there’s any need for it.” Hiss! Several people gasped! Philip’s words were too bold! Allen immediately pointed at him and roared, “How dare you?! Do you know that what you just said is a huge disrespect? If we were on Arcadia Island, you’d definitely be imprisoned!” Allen was livid! Philip wa
Seize… Seize power? Allen was stunned, and his body trembled slightly. His brother was serious about this! “Brother, are you sure? At this point in time, I’m afraid having a conflict with the main family will be detrimental to the branch family,” Allen asked, feeling a little flustered. Levi was also full of trepidation and said, “Grandpa, this matter must not be rushed. We should think this over carefully. I think Philip is deliberately provoking the anger of the branch family, making us react passively so that the main family can take a positive stance.” Levi was right. As soon as these words were spoken, Connor, who was originally furious, slowly calmed down. When a person got old, sometimes they would inevitably be swayed by emotions. He gasped for breath and drank a large cup of water to calm his mind. After that, he knocked on the ground with his cane and said sternly, “That damned Philip, he has gone too far this time! I’m over 80 years old and have never been
Victor replied respectfully, “Young Master Clarke, I’ve sent someone to follow Kelsey’s movements. He’ll be going to the largest entertainment club in Uppercreek.” Hearing that, Philip frowned and said, “Is that guy here to have fun?” It was not appropriate for Victor to comment, so he just said, “You might not be aware of this, but this largest entertainment club in Uppercreek is not as simple as you think.” “What do you mean? Is there something else going on?” Philip asked. “Young Master Clarke, this place is called Le Reverie, a famous entertainment venue in Uppercreek. There are many attractions there, such as singing, drinking, casino, sauna… Of course, there are also those activities between men and women that take place.” Victor smiled and continued, “Needless to say, all this is the entertainment Le Reverie is managing on the surface, while the most crucial and secretive attraction is not something accessible to ordinary people.” Philip glanced at Victor and motione
In the evening, at the most vibrant and lively Le Reverie in Uppercreek. Imitating European architectural style with white marble steps, golden light shone everywhere and red carpet adorned the entire area. At the entrance, there was a female attendant with a tall figure and a good temperament. One after another, luxury cars stopped at the main entrance. Glamorous-looking men and women got down from the cars. They were all famous and wealthy figures in Uppercreek and also in the country. Those who were not in the loop might think there was a celebration banquet tonight. What people might not know was that such a spectacle happened every night at Le Reverie. The strange thing was, in such a luxurious place as Le Reverie where they welcomed an endless stream of wealthy entrepreneurs, no one had ever seen the big boss behind Le Reverie. The only person who showed his face was the manager of Le Reverie, Wilbur Ellis. In Uppercreek, Wilbur was also quite well-known. All the
There were six floors in Le Reverie and each floor provided a different service. On each floor, tall female attendants with excellent service etiquette wore different styles of clothing and walked among the distinguished guests. Moreover, there was also a private room on each floor. The doors of the private rooms were guarded by two bodyguards each in black suits and sunglasses. These were all well-trained bodyguards of Le Reverie. From inside the private rooms, one could hear discussions regarding business cooperation projects worth tens of millions, or moans and groans from men and women. It was not an exaggeration to describe Le Reverie as a paradise for adults. It was because the entire lobby on the first floor was a lotus pond with fresh lotus flowers in full bloom. There were various precious goldfish swimming in the pond as well. The sight was pleasing to the eye. “Young Master Clarke, please come this way. We’ll be on the third floor. It’s an excellent location th
Everyone looked for the source of the voice. The door of the private room opened and a young man dressed in a casual outfit walked out. Behind him was a man in his 50s or 60s who seemed quite formidable. He must have an extraordinary identity. When Juan heard this voice, his heart trembled. He raised his eyebrows and looked over. Sure enough, it was Philip Clarke! He retracted his leg and said with displeasure, “I was just wondering who it was. So, it’s you.” Philip glanced at the bodyguard lying on the ground. Dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes as he said to Juan coldly, “He’s just a bodyguard. It’s a little too much for you to bully him like this.” Juan snorted. “I’m just teaching a bodyguard a lesson. What does it have to do with you? Do you want to interfere with this too?” Hehe. Juan was upset. Philip was being too nosy, right? However, the corner of Philip's mouth curled slightly, revealing a trace of coldness as he said, “Why doesn’t it have to do with me? They’
“Philip, don’t blame me for not reminding you. You might not be able to afford to provoke these three people. I advise you to bow down obediently and apologize to them. Perhaps you can live another day if you do so.” Juan said coldly at this time with a smug smile on his face, looking very taunting. Unexpectedly, he came into some luck today. After offending these three families, there was no way Philip could remain in Uppercreek. If things were not handled properly, he might even die here. However, Philip did not say anything. At this time, Victor walked out from behind him. He glared at the three young masters and said coldly, “What did you just say? You want to arrest Young Master Clarke and deal with him?” “Who the hell are you? You have no business here. Get lost!” Zachary Seed roared angrily at this time. “Oh, are you his friend? Hurry up and get lost! At your age, you shouldn’t wade in muddy waters. Otherwise, you’ll die miserably!” The two young masters of the
Hearing this, many people on the scene gasped. The young master of the Seed family, Zachary Seed, was going up against Master Bell to the end! However, the outcome was difficult to say. After all, the Seed family was no ordinary affluent family but a family of special guards! The members of the Seed family were elite guards who had undergone special training! They had branches and training camps in Uppercreek as well as many other areas in the country. Many special guards from the Seed family had become personal bodyguards of big shots and possessed certain strength as well as influence. Especially in the last ten years, four special bodyguards had been produced by the Seed family. The status of the people they protected could even reach the heavens! Therefore, in recent years, the development of the Seed family had been in full swing. Many were working with the Seed family because of the four guards. Now, with Master Bell and Zachary confronting each other, the resul
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending the lark family’s grand ceremony of the century,” a man announced in the middle of the square, and the bride stood next to him with a happy smile on her face. If Adam was present, he would definitely recognize the bride as the woman he had been dreaming of over the years, Ashley Bay. A handsome man stood next to the bride. His every move was imposing and domineering. They looked like the perfect match. Everyone looked at this scene and blessed them happily. “After a series of careful selection, I finally found the most suitable husband for my daughter. This is an important event for the lark people!” The lark people had a high status, and everyone wanted to marry into this family. After many selections, the bridegroom finally won the bride’s hand in marriage. Over the years, countless men had flocked around Ashley. After observations from all aspects, this man fit all the criteria—so much so that Adam had long been forgotten.
“This boot records various information about the lark people that may be very important to you. I believe you’ll understand after reading it.” After saying this, Renee handed the boot to Adam. She was not a fool. She knew that Philip was not the person initiating the search. Although Adam always remained calm, he could not hide his eagerness at all. Adam looked at Renee gratefully and took the book and started reading it without further ado. The more he read, the more shocked he felt. In the end, he was full of disbelief as if he could not believe what he saw. “Is this for real?” Adam finished reading the boot quickly and handed it to Philip and Carlos. The other two flipped through the book curiously. Philip scowled. He could not tell whether the information was true or false. “Is it true that the lark people have such an ability? It's recorded in the book that they can create a world. That’s simply…” Carlos was puzzled. Only a very powerful being could create a world. Was
“Please tell me how to find them. I want to find out what’s going on, even if it's just to convince myself to give up.” Adam decided that he still wanted to find the other party. No matter what, he had to get to the bottom of it. If everything was a lost cause, he would give up. Hearing that, Renee seemed conflicted as if deciding whether to tell them everything. “It doesn’t do me any good to tell you this. Why should I take the risk for no reason? I do business. You need to pay a price for it,” Renee said with a smile. Philip laughed. The words sounded very familiar to him as if he said them before. He used to say such things when he was doing business just to bluff some dumb customers. “Of course, I know you do business. If you’re willing to tell us something, we can offer you something in return, whether money or other resources,” Philip said with calm confidence. No matter what the other party wanted, he could easily provide it. Renee smiled at Philip’s words. “It's
The woman seemed amused by Philip’s request. “I know what you’re worried about. Don’t worry, I’m not a liar. Although my actions don’t seem aboveboard to you, I’m not a bad person.” The woman did not hide anything. She knew that Philip had seen through the secret of her singing. As the only man who discovered her secret, she admired Philip very much. She once vowed that she would marry the man who could resist the temptation of her singing. “By the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Renee, and I'm an employee of Moon Tavern. My job is very simple, that is to bring in more profits to the tavern.” Renee seemed very sincere and told them everything about herself. “However, my method isn’t very aboveboard. You already know that I make profits by using my singing to attract customers.” Renee mentioned her secret frankly, and Philip was surprised by her honesty. “As for the secret between me and the lark people, I can tell you that they hate me so much because some
Seeing everyone’s reaction, Philip was all the more interested in this mysterious existence. He wanted to find out who they were to act so arrogantly. Obviously, the lark people were stronger than anyone could imagine. Ordinary people were afraid of this family no matter how powerful they were. Maybe the storyteller felt uncomfortable at the mention of this family, but he quickly left after a while. Philip and the others were disappointed that they could not find out the news they wanted. When they thought that they had to return in defeat, a woman appeared and looked at them calmly. The woman was wearing a veil on her face, making it impossible to see her appearance. The veil was quite an extraordinary item that could block various detections. However, Philip recognized her at a glance. She was the woman singing on the stage just now. She actually approached them. Things were getting more and more interesting. “What you want to know is taboo. Come with me if you want to fi
Meanwhile, backstage at Moon Tavern, the waiter was telling the woman singing on stage earlier about what had happened in the private room. The woman was full of disbelief, thinking the waiter was lying. “Don’t try to bluff me. How could anyone resist my attack?” The woman wore a veil on her face and looked very mysterious. Only the woman knew how disgusting she looked when she was not performing or casting spells. Covering her face was the best choice. The waiter told her what happened and described the state Philip and the others were in earlier. Although two people were affected, it was a problem because one person had remained conscious.They would face a lot of problems if other people discovered their tricks. The woman's tricks were extraordinary. Even a powerful person with superb strength would find it difficult to get rid of her attack. These so-called strong experts would only end up falling for her trick. At this time, the storyteller went on stage, and he was t
Philip nodded. “Do I have to order something else?” A hint of realization flashed in Philip’s eyes. He realized what was going on. The woman had the ability to bewitch the customers by affecting their thinking and emotions through singing and inducing them into spending money. She exuded a special charm to attract the customers even though she looked ordinary. In their minds, she was an unattainable goddess. Everyone saw a different woman in their minds but charming nonetheless, tempting them to spend money on her even though it would cost them all their fortune. However, Philip was different. He could control his emotions very well, so this woman had almost no influence on him. He realized this problem when he first heard that mysterious song. The waiter scowled and finally left the private room in horror after much deliberation. Philip did not say anything at his hasty departure. The woman quickly left the stage after playing her zither, and the bewitched customers
“Something is wrong. I find that woman a little weird.” Hearing that, they were curious to find out how Philip concluded that. “Although she’s not that good-looking, I don’t think she’s weird. What do you think is wrong with her?” Carlos said in puzzlement, wondering why Philip felt that this woman was weird. “The woman seems to have a fatal attraction to the male customers. It’s a scary ability to make these men flock to her.” It was weird that a woman with average looks could attract so many men. No one would believe that she had a strong appeal. “Welcome to Moon Tavern. I’ll be singing a song for you today. I hope you like it.” The woman's delicate voice rang, and everyone felt relaxed and happy. Even Philip felt that this voice was very charming, like the sound of nature ringing in his ears. However, Philip was not a fool. He keenly sensed something wrong with the situation. Nothing would be charming enough to attract him. For it to happen meant that something was wro
“Give us three pots of tea. We don’t need anything else. Thank you.” Philip did not order anything else. In his opinion, he was just here to find information, so his money should be spent on things that mattered the most. The waiter rolled his eyes at the order and seemed to look down on Philip. “Customers, are you sure you only want a few pots of tea? We have many snacks too,” the waiter said in disdain. Carlos was more concerned about his image, so he was shocked by the waiter’s obvious disdain. “Yes, we only need a pot of tea each. We want to have a taste first.” Adam's attitude was much better, speaking with a friendly smile on his face. Even if the waiter was angry, he could do nothing about it. The waiter left cursing under his breath. He thought that they were big customers, but they did not even give him a tip. Philip glanced at the waiter helplessly. Even waiters were so arrogant nowadays. Philip and the others were quickly served three pots of tea. The pots