Splash…The sound of the wine splashing onto the ground echoed loudly. It was audible to everyone in the front hall. The guests' faces turned pale with inexplicable fear.It was Morgan's birthday banquet, but Vincent was toasting Morgan's journey to the afterlife!What kind of grudge was there between them? How deep was the resentment?Shuddering, Iris turned to Austin in shock. Beside her, Vincent gently patted her hand, signaling her not to move.In the front hall, the temperature seemed to plummet to freezing point. Everyone could feel the chilling aura emanating from Austin.He was arrogant, domineering, and unabashedly audacious.Morgan clenched the wine bottle tightly, his face as cold as ice, his gaze flickering like that of a hungry beast. "Austin Campbell, do you even know where you are?" Amadeus erupted in fury, his features contorted to the extreme. "Even the head of the Campbells wouldn't dare insult the Redmont family like this!"In an instant, the members of t
Overwhelmingly murderous intent emanated from Austin's body as his narrowed eyes gradually turned bloodshot.Everything would be in vain if he were to not take revenge for his mother's death.Bryson stumbled backward as he shouted, "Stop him! Hold him back!"The rest of the Redmonts were also similarly terrified.They felt as if they were witnessing Austin turning into a bloodthirsty demon.Fear swept through the entire premise.Even Morgan's face was deathly pale.He had already anticipated the worst today, and he had been trying to lay low so as to not instigate any more problems.But Austin was not going to give him any chances, as he had figuratively readied his sword by their necks.He took a step forward as all of the Redmonts watched.What came next was the sound of Austin's fists landing on the security personnel and blood-curdling screams.None of the security personnel could do anything against Austin no matter how much Bryson screamed for help.A hint of desperat
The living room fell eerily quiet as the Redmonts stared at the group of men leaving the house.Nobody dared to stop them from leaving.Everyone knew that the Redmonts had suffered a defeat today.Their reputation was dragged through the mud, as simple as that.News about what happened today would surely be a shock to everyone within Basin City.Even the guests present felt as if they were hallucinating about what just happened.No one had ever witnessed the Redmonts being humiliated to such a degree.The Redmonts were all embarrassed. They gritted their teeth as they angrily glared at Austin and his friends like vengeful beasts.Bryson's blood-curdling screams continued as Morgan gritted his teeth with bloodshot eyes.His fists were clenched with veins bulging as his entire body subconsciously trembled with anger.Everyone realized just how furious Morgan was about everything that happened. Even Amadeus himself did not dare to make a sound.Suddenly, Morgan stumbled backwar
Morgan took another deep breath, and then a devious smile crept up on his face. "You're right, Amadeus. We should ask Dorothy for her help regarding this matter. We would be making this too easy for her if she doesn't step up to handle a brat of hers causing trouble for us."Amadeus smiled and replied, "I'll contact Mrs. Campbell Senior right away."Morgan gritted his teeth with murderous intent. "You've overestimated yourself, Austin… How dare you ruin my family's reputation? I'll soon show you just how terrifying true power really is! Not even your father could do anything but watch if Dorothy and I work together to kill you!"The room was eerily cold as he muttered to himself.…Austin and his group returned to the city after leaving the Redmont Residence.Vincent was still rather excited. "I can't believe you actually did it, Austin. I thought you were just going to talk with the Redmonts… It really caught me off guard."Austin rubbed his nose and replied, "We've practically
Austin understood Vincent well.He knew that Vincent was still a reasonable man beneath his cynical appearance.Both Austin and Vincent had visited the Redmonts for revenge, while Iris was simply there to attend the birthday banquet.Iris could not help but feel a little guilty for leaving after she had just barely arrived to show her gratitude.But Vincent was not so stupid as to involve her in his path of vengeance against the Redmonts just because of what happened today.Bringing Iris away had essentially brought her onto their side.What awaited Iris if she were to return to the Redmonts would be unthinkable.Vincent would not have done any of this if he did not have any secrets he had to hide from her.Austin did not try to ask Vincent about the details either, as it wasn't a topic that could be brought up with Iris around.The Rolls-Royce drove through the city and into suburbs, and eventually into a village situated next to a river within a mountainous region.Kyle con
Austin rubbed his nose and replied, "What happened after? I mean, I'm talking about what you're hiding from Iris."Vincent smiled bitterly as he tilted his head backward to finish his beer. "You have no idea just how cold-blooded the Redmonts are… They're a bunch of scumbags and hypocrites. They would do anything to keep up their appearance and reputation."He gritted his teeth with anger as he turned around, revealing his reddened eyes. "Iris' husband did not leave her because he couldn't handle the pressure… Iris had a successful business, and the two of them lived a peaceful and happy life. The only time they ever visited the Redmont residence was either for the new year's or for some of the seniors' birthdays. How many times do you think they've visited just for all of that?"Vincent frowned as he fell deep into thought.After a while, his eyes gleamed as he realized what Vincent was trying to tell him.Vincent angrily continued, "Those Redmont bastards… They felt embarrassed
The Redmont Residence would be covered with dark clouds for two days in a row.Everyone inside the house of the richest family in Basin City was still extremely frightened.It almost seemed as if a storm was coming.Every single one of the Redmonts could hear the increasingly violent shouts coming from within Morgan's room.They knew better than anyone else that the birthday banquet had gone terribly wrong.Inside the dark and gloomy room, veins could be seen popping around Morgan's bloodshot eyes. "Why can't we get in contact with Dorothy? Why?"Amadeus was kneeling on the floor. He was so frightened that he felt as if he was about to fall unconscious. "Please calm down, Dad. We need to remain calm, especially during such a crucial time!""Calm down? You're telling me to calm down?" Morgan picked up an antique pot and smashed it onto the ground. "Why don't you tell me what we can do instead of calming down?"Amadeus was so terrified that he could no longer reply.Austin had t
Amadeus was horrified upon realizing that Morgan was already preparing for the worst. "Dad… Do we really have to?"Morgan raised his eyebrows and glared at Amadeus. "Are you questioning me? Where did you get the gall to question my orders? Both Vincent and Iris would have immediately heeded my orders."It was apparent that he saw Amadeus as lesser than Vincent and Iris.Amadeus' expression sank as he felt humiliated by the comparison.After a while, Morgan explained, "We're not facing off against Austin, but Walter. We need to be fully prepared so that we don't panic and mess up during a crucial time.""I understand," replied Amadeus as he nodded and left.Morgan was left alone inside the gloomy room.The room was weirdly chilly and eerily quiet.After a while, Morgan let out a sigh and muttered to himself. "I can only hope that it does not happen…"As Bryson and the rest of his grandchildren left the Redmont Residence, all Morgan and the remaining Redmont family members could