An Understated Dominance (Chinese Version) Chapter 161-180

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Caden gestured to the butler, who immediately got the message.

“This way, please, Mr. Rhys,”

“Sure.” Dustin nodded and followed the butler to the lounge. He took a se
at and waited. It was a long wait.

It wasn’t until he finished his third cup of tea that Caden appeared with
several men in tow.
“I really appreciate you saving my daughter, young man. Here’s a ten–
million–
dollar check. Consider this your pay.” Caden sat down and motioned to one
of his men, who presented a check to Dustin.

“What? Thank you for your kind intentions, Mr. Murray, but this isn’t wha
t I want.” Dustin stared at the check, puzzled.

“It doesn’t matter whether you want it. What matters is that this is what
I’m paying you for a job well done.”
Caden sipped on his tea.
“What’s that supposed to mean?” Dustin’s eyes narrowed.

“Don’t you get it? The Gozoraberry isn’t yours. All you’re getting is the
money.” Caden spelled it out in plain
words.

“Mr. Murray, we had a deal. I cure your daughter, and you give me the Goz
oraberry. Why are you going back on your words?” Dustin’s expression dark
ened.

What was the meaning of all this? Were they turning their backs on him on
ce they no longer had use of him? Had he just been taken advantage of?

“The Gozoraberry is not only a precious herb used for healing, but it is
also remarkably beneficial to practitioners of martial arts. Don’t you kn
ow that, young man?” Caden suddenly asked.
“So?”
“It would be a waste of precious resources to give you such a
valuable treasure, so I made the decision to give it to someone else,” Ca
den justified himself.
“You gave it to someone else? Who?” Dustin’s brows furrowed deeply.

“Who else but me?” Xavier made his way in haughtily. He had in his hands
a small, red, wooden box that held

the Gozoraberry.

“Hey, buddy! Uncle Caden’s given me the Gozoraberry. It’s mine now!” Xavi
er patted the box smugly with a
Sneer.

“So what if the rascal stole the limelight today? Ultimately, I’m the one
who benefited from it! At the end of the day, he’s just a lowly peasant!
” Xavier thought.

“Caden Murray! You are an influential person with high social standing, a
nd you carry the honor of the Murray family with you! How could you go ba
ck on your words and betray someone who has helped you? Are you not afrai
d that you’d be ridiculed?” Dustin slammed his hand on the table and stoo
d up. He was truly angry.

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He could understand Caden’s previous change of mind, as it was a matter p
ertaining to his daughter’s health
condition.

Malcolm had a reputation for having great expertise in his field, which n
aturally made him more deserving of trust on Caden’s end. But now, it was
a different case altogether.

Caden was going back on his word after Dustin had saved Sheila! That was
downright outrageous!
“Ridicule? Hah!
Who’d dare to ridicule me? Do you really think that a few words from you
would be able to tamish the Murray family’s reputation? You’re really thi
nking highly of yourself!” Caden scoffed.
He looked at Dustin as though he were a fool.

“Are you really going to disregard your honor?” An icy glint flashed in D
ustin’s eyes.

“Cut the crap! Take the money and scram, or I’ll get my men to throw you
out!” Caden ran out of patience.
How dare this peasant go against him?
“What? Are you threatening me now?” Dustin lifted his gaze.

“So what if we’re threatening you? I’m warning you, Rhys! You better get
out of here now, or I’ll make you!”
Xavier roared.
At that, a group of well–trained guards rushed in bearing malice.

It seems like they came prepared.

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“Hahaha!” Dustin was so infuriated that he
laughed out loud when he saw the guards rush in.

Anyone would have assumed that such a prestigious family would at least p
ut in some effort to uphold their reputation. Who would have guessed that
they would act so shamelessly?

Not only did they go back on their word, they even betrayed someone who h
ad offered them help in their time

of need! And now that things didn’t go their way, they resorted to violen
ce and threats. How tyrannical and
despicable!

“Caden Murray! Are you about to repay kindness with ingratitude?” Dustin’
s gaze frosted over, and an imposing air came over him.

“Young man, you’d be smart to back off now. Ten million dollars is enough
to last you a lifetime. You better not get greedy!” Caden warned.

People in his position were only interested in what benefited them. Natur
ally, he would place connections with
the Horst family above an unknown doctor like Dustin.

“Am I being greedy, or are you the one taking advantage of me? Do you rea
lly think that I’m an easy target

whom you can mess around with however you please?” Dustin retorted sharpl
y.

“Uncle Caden, let’s not waste time on this scumbag! Just throw him out an
d get rid of this eyesore!” Xavier got
impatient.

He was green with envy at how Sheila had called Dustin ‘kind sir. She had
never addressed him as such!
“I’ll give you one
last chance, lad. Take this money and leave, and I’ll pretend that nothin
g has ever happened today.” Caden gave his ultimatum.

“And I’m giving you your last chance too. Give me the Gozoraberry, or you
’ll be sorry!” Dustin threatened
authoritatively.
“Hah! You’re really making things hard for everyone, aren’t you?”

Finally, Cader could hold it in no longer. He exchanged a look with Xavie
r. “Throw him out! Do whatever you like. Just make sure that he doesn’t d
ie.”

“No problem! Tie him up and throw him out! Break his legs if he resists!”
Xavier sneered as he waved the
guards over.
“Yes, Sir!” The guards rushed up at his command.
“Insolent bastards!” Dustin seethed. He met the guards head–on.

With just a few simple swings of his arm, he delivered slap after slap to
the guards‘ faces.
was a

They cried out as they were sent sprawling across the lounge. None of the
m was a match for Dustin.

“Huh?” Caden and Xavier were surprised at what they saw. They had not exp
ected that a mere doctor like him would be so skilled in combat technique
s!
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“So it turns out that he’s a practitioner of the martial arts! No wonder
he has the guts to behave so pompously!
“Xavier scoffed as he slowly took off his coat.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve loosened up. Well, let’s have
some fun today, shall we?” With that, Xavier got
ready to attack.

“Hold it right there!” Lily, Sheila, and a few other people burst in hast
ily.

“Caden, what’s going on? Dustin saved Sheila! Why are you guys attacking
him?” Lily questioned.

*This is none of your business, Lily. Bring Sheila back to her room to ge
t some rest.” Caden frowned.

He had brought Dustin to the lounge because he didn’t want his wife and d
aughter to see what they were
doing.
But in the end, they still caught wind of things and came over.

“Is this because of the Gozoraberry, Caden? We made Dustin a promise! Why
are you backing out on your words? If word
got out, how do you think it’s going to affect our reputation?” Lily got
the picture the instant she

saw the red box.

“What would a woman know? Get out!” Caden was ashamed, but he lashed out
at Lily with his frustration.

“Dad! You’ve always told me to be an honest person, but what are you doin
g now?”

Sheila took a step forward and demanded, “Dustin just saved my life, but
not only are you not grateful towards him, but you’ve also resorted to us
ing violence against him. Since when were you so unreasonable?”

Caden’s expression changed when he heard her words. He couldn’t care less
about what others thought about him, but he couldn’t disregard how his d
aughter saw him.

He had always kept his dirty deeds hidden from his daughter. It was unfor
tunate that he was caught red-
handed today.
“Sheila, Uncle Caden had nothing to do with this. I was the
one who wanted the Gozoraberry.”

Xavier stood up to take the blame. I’m just one step away from advancing
my skills to the next level, and a Gozoraberry is exactly what will give
me the extra push to help me progress. That’s why I shamelessly requested
it from Uncle Caden.”
“Even so, you should not have resorted to violence!” Sheila scowled.

“Sheila, you don’t understand! I had planned to buy the Gozoraberry from
him for 10 million dollars, but not only did this fella here reject my pr
oposal, he even insulted me! I really couldn’t take it!” Xavier argued
indignantly.

“I don’t care! Since you’ve agreed to give Dustin the Gozoraberry, then
you
can’t just back out at the eleventh hour!” Sheila reached out, snatched t
he box from Xavier’s hands, and passed it to Dustin.
“You…” At a loss, Xavier could only look to Caden helplessly.

Caden looked none too pleased, but in the end, he only shook his head. He
had an image to keep in front of his daughter, so they could only let it
slide.

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“Dustin, I’m really sorry that you were startled. My father wasn’t in the
right state of mind for a while back. there. I apologize on his behalf f
or offending you. I hope you’ll find it in you to forgive him.” Sheila sa
id apologetically.

Seeing the sincerity in her gaze, Dustin was appeased. It was true that C
aden was despicable, but he had to admit that Lily and Sheila were both v
ery understanding and reasonable.

“Mr. Rhys, please have the Gozoraberry. From now on, the Murrays are inde
bted to you!” Lily said.

“Please do not feel indebted to me. All I ask is that Mr. Murray would no
t take revenge on me,” Dustin remarked lightly.

“No, he won’t! My father’s not like that!” Sheila shook her hand and turn
ed to look at Caden, throwing him a threatening glance.

Caden had no other choice but to nod. “What happened today was just a mis
understanding, please don’t take offense.”

“If that is the case, thank you. I have other arrangements made, so I’ll
be taking my leave now.” Dustin turned
to leave.
“Dustin, will we meet again?” Sheila suddenly asked.
“We’ll leave that to fate.” Dustin walked out the door with a wave.

Before he got out the door, he heard a low voice by his ear saying. “You’
re lucky Sheila came in the nick of
time, you scoundrel. She just saved your sorry ass!”
“You’re the one who lucked out that Sheila came when she
did. Otherwise, you’d be a dead man by now.”

Dustin left with a scoff.

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When Dustin returned to Peaceful Medical Center, he found a silver Bentle
y parked right at the entrance.

He walked in to see a lady with a beguiling face. Her shapely figure and
enchanting temperament, matched with her bewitching smile, made her nothi
ng less than a top–tier seductress.

“What
brings you here, Ms. Harmon?” Dustin was slightly startled. Though they w
ere already familiar with cach other, he still found her stunning every t
ime he saw her.

“Why to see you, of course. You’re such a busy person, and you rarely eve
r come to see me. Surely you can’t forbid me from coming here to meet you
?” Natasha said begrudgingly.

“That’s not what I meant. Right, how’s it going with Immortunol? Are its
effects as expected?” Dustin changed. the topic awkwardly.
“It’s much better than expected! I’ve come here
especially to thank you. Immortunol has way better effects than
Eternumax. I believe that once Immortunol is launched, the big bucks will
start rolling in in no time.” Natasha smiled.
“Is that so? That’s great!” Dustin smiled too.
“Here. Have a look at the contract.” Natasha pulled out a
document from her bag and handed it to him.
“What contract?” Dustin looked at her quizzically.

“You came up with the prescription for Immortunol. I can’t take advantage
of your labor. Let’s just take this as a collaboration
between us. All future profits from Immortunol will be split evenly.” Nat
asha pushed the
contract toward him.
“I don’t think there’s a need for that, Ms.
Harmon. I have no use for Immortunol. I’d be happy just knowing that
it’s of help to you.” Dustin shook his head.

“Are you daft? You’re rejecting money? I’m giving it to you, so just take
it. I might lose sleep over it if you don’t.
Natasha rolled her eyes.

“Well, alright…” Dustin saw no way around it when she put things that way
. He could only nod and sign the

papers.

“Oh, that’s right, I have another present for you,” Natasha suddenly excl
aimed.
“A present? What is it?” Dustin was curious.
“Close your eyes first.” Natasha looked like she was hiding a secret.
“Oh.” Dustin closed his eyes without giving it too much thought.
The next second, he caught a whiff of a pleasant fragrance.
All of a sudden, he felt warm lips on his..

Dustin frcze instantly. He was so stunned that he felt like he’d been str
uck by lightning. Had Natasha just
stolen a kiss from him?
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He reflexively pulled back, but a pair of arms were hooked around his nec
k, and he failed to break free.

The alluring fragrance at such close proximity caused his mind to go blan
k.
At the same time, a Mercedes–
Benz had just pulled up at the entrance. The car door opened, and out cam
e a
beautiful woman with an elegant bearing.
It was Dahlia. She had come to apologize to Dustin.

She had mulled things over for an entire day and night and came to the co
nclusion that she should apologize to him. It would be hard to bring hers
elf to say it, but it was absolutely necessary.

So she drew a deep breath, mustered up all the courage she had, and pushe
d the door open.
“Dus-” She had barely opened
her mouth to call out to him when she saw a scene that she likely would n
ot
forget.
She froze on the spot for a moment.

After some time, Natasha, whose cheeks were flushed, finally let go of Du
stin when he ran out of breath.

Though she was a strong and independent woman, this was the first time Na
tasha had ever done something like this, to steal a kiss from another per
son.

“That’s my first kiss. It’s my gift to you.” Natasha smiled charmingly, h
er eyes full of tenderness and affection. She looked immensely seductive
with her flushed face.

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Dustin ran his fingers over his lips, savoring the fragrance that still l
ingered. He blushed.

How embarrassing to have a kiss stolen in broad daylight!

“Hmph!” A disdainful scoff came from the door.

When Dustin looked up, all he saw was a familiar figure walking away indi
gnantly.

After she got in the car, Dahlia stepped on the gas and disappeared down
the road in the blink of an eye.
“Was that—Dahlia?” Natasha asked teasingly.
“Looks like it.” Dustin nodded blankly.

“Aren’t you going after her to explain what she just saw?” Natasha lifted
a brow.

“What’s there to explain? We’re divorced! It’s not like I’m cheating on h
er.” Dustin stood his ground.
“You’ve got a point there.” Natasha smiled.

“You’re mine now, why would you need to explain to anyone else?” She thou
ght to herself.
As they were conversing, another car pulled up at the entrance.

The car door opened, and in came a paunchy man. It was Malcolm Shane. He
took in his surroundings as he entered.
“Hey, isn’t this Dr. Shane? Why is he here?” Natasha was amazed.

Dr. Malcolm Shane was a big name across the nation, and he was considered
one of the best in the field of acupuncture. No matter where he went, he
was always highly sought after by the rich and powerful.

“Mr. Rhys! So it’s true that you’re here!” Malcolm’s gaze quickly fixed o
n Dustin the moment he came in the door. He beamed brightly.

“Dr. Shane, it’s such an honor to have you here. May I know what brought
you here today?” Dustin was puzzled.

“Mr. Rhys, the treatment you performed with the venomous insect was truly
an eye–
opener! It’s also the reason I’m here today. I’d like to seek your advice
and guidance on the matter. I hope you can impart some of your wisdom.”
Malcolm humbly sought knowledge from Dustin.
Even Natasha was astounded.

The great Dr. Shane, a leading figure in the medical field, was here to
seek advice and knowledge from Dustin? Were her eyes playing tricks on he
r?

She knew how proficient Dustin was in his medical skills, but to have Dr.
Shane ask for his guidance was still a shocker.

“Dr. Shane, you’re flattering me. You’re my senior, with many more years
of experience under your
belt. I’m not fit to offer you any advice, but I’ll do my best to help yo
u wherever needed.” Dustin waved his hand repeatedly.
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For someone of Malcolm’s stature to come to him for advice was enough pro
of of his sincerity.

Any other person in his position would never find it in them to humble th
emselves enough to seek guidance from someone like Dustin.

“Don’t be modest, Mr. Rhys. Your medical skills are one of a kind. I’m as
hamed of my inadequacy, especially regarding methods of the mystic arts.
I really admire it.” Malcolm hesitated.

“If you’re interested in that, I have a book here that might be of help.”

Dustin went to a drawer and pulled out a yellowed ancient manuscript. “Th
is manuscript here records various methods of how the mystic arts can be
used for medical purposes. You can study it if you wish.”

“Awesome! I’m really grateful, Mr. Rhys!” Malcolm was elated. He took the
manuscript and started flipping through it.

The more he read, the more excited he got. The knowledge recorded was so
profound and unfathomable that he completely lost himself in it.

“Dr. Shane, Dustin gave you a book, are you not going to return the favor
?” Natasha teasingly prompted. Dustin might be generous, but as his futur
e wife, she could not let people take advantage of him.
“Ah, right! I nearly forgot.”

Malcolm patted himself all over and finally produced a set of golden need
les. “Mr. Rhys, these golden needles are made of mystical gold. They’re e
xceptionally durable
and impervious to fire and water. I’ve had them for 10 years. They’re con
sidered rarities, I hope you’ll accept them.”
“Um-

“Thank you, Dr. Shane!” Before Dustin could reject them, Natasha had alre
ady received them with a smile.

Golden needles made of mystical gold! These are the objects of countless
doctors‘ dreams! They were practically a treasure! She saw no reason to r
eject them!

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Malcolm was surprised that Natasha actually accepted
the needles so readily. Was she not going to at least

act modest by declining his offer?

“Before I forget, Dr. Shane, since you have a keen eye for valuables. I h
ave something I’d like you to help me evaluate.” Natasha requested after
accepting the golden needles.

“Oh? What is it? Please let me have a look,” Malcolm said confidently.
“Here.” Natasha showed him a green pill.

Malcolm took the pill from her and nodded with satisfaction after having
a good look at it. “This crystal clear pill has a bright luster to it, an
d it gives off a distinct fragrance. From the looks of it, it’s quite rem
arkable!”
“What good judgment, Dr. Shane!” Natasha gave him a thumbs up.

“This pill is called Immortunol. It can enhance a person’s beauty, promot
e longevity, and has anti–
aging effects. If you’re not worried that we’ve spiked it, you may give i
t a try, Dr. Shane.”

“So what if it’s spiked? What fear have I of poison?” Malcolm smiled prou
dly and swallowed the Immortunol
right then and there.

The moment he popped it in, he felt a cool and refreshing sensation enter
his bloodstream, reaching his limbs.

For a moment, Malcolm felt a charge running through him. He was instantly
rejuvenated as an inexplicable
sense of clarity washed through his entire being.

The palpable feeling that all his exhaustion had been swept away caused h
im to feel much more energized.

And most importantly, it was not just a momentary sensation. After the me
dical constituents entered his
bloodstream, they continued to fuel him with vitality.

He was sure that if the pill was taken for an extended period, it would s
ignificantly transform a person.

“Brilliant! This is downright brilliant! It’s a treasure in itself!” When
he perceived just how exceptional
Immortunol was, he had nothing but praise for it.

“Young lady, where did you get this Immortunol from? Do you have more of
it? Would it be possible for you to
sell me a few?” Malcolm’s eyes lit up.

He rarely got so worked up over things, but he really could not hold back
his excitement. The effects he
experienced from taking Immortunol were too amazing!

Even the Vitalitum that Dr. Watkins gave him could not compare to this pr
ecious pill!
“Dr. Shane, Immortunol is still in the production
stage. We’re not ready to sell it to the public yet, but if you like
it, I can give you some.” Natasha smiled.
“Hahaha! What a generous
young lady! If you don’t mind me asking, who is the genius who produced.

Immortunol? I would really appreciate it if you could introduce me to him
.” Malcolm beamed happily.

“Dr. Shane, the brain behind it all is right in front of you.” Natasha sm
iled suggestively.
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“Do you mean, Mr. Rhys is the one who produced Immortunol?” Malcolm’s eye
s widened.

It was important to note that healing skills and producing pharmaceutical
products were two different skill
sets.

Though they might look like branches from a similar field of study, the f
act was that there was a world of
difference between the two.

Being adept in medical skills didn’t guarantee that one had the skills to
produce medicine, and vice versa.
His difference in expertise from Dr. Watkins
was the greatest example of that. He was proficient in medical skills, wh
ereas Dr. Watkins was adroit in producing medicine.
It was extremely rare to find someone who was
seasoned in both fields, and all the existing
masters were at least in their seventies.

To have a youngster in his twenties be so skilled in both fields was unhe
ard of. It was unimaginable!

“I just lucked out and found a prescription formula, that’s all.” Dustin
smiled.

“You’re being too modest, Mr. Rhys. Even with a prescription formula, it
would be no easy feat to produce.such superb medicine. You have exception
al talent, Mr. Rhys! It’s an honor to have met you today, and I’m deeply
impressed!” At that, Malcolm bowed deeply to Dustin.

He was so skilled in both treating patients and producing medicine at suc
h a young age. He was truly a genius!

“You flatter me, Dr. Shane.” Dustin immediately reached out to hold him u
p.

“I wonder if you’d be interested to collaborate with us. Dr. Shane?” Nata
sha asked out of the blue.
“Collaborate? How so?” Malcolm’s curiosity was piqued.

“You’re a giant in the medical profession, and that makes you a symbol of
authority. If you’d be willing to promote Immortunol, I’m sure that it wo
uld boost sales.” Natasha explained with a smile.

Malcolm had connections, and he was also a person of high importance in t
he medical industry. To have someone like him endorsing Immortunol would
guarantee a steady stream of high–ranking officials and
nobility chasing after it.

“You really have a mind for business, young lady. But tell me, why should
I agree to it?” Malcolm wasn’t one to be fooled.
“As long as you agree to it, not only will we give you Immortunol for
free year–
round, but you will also get priority supply to it. You’ve just had a tas
te of it, you should know very well how effective it is. You’d be saving
a lot
of lives by agreeing to it. This is an incredibly meritorious and benefic
ial deed! As someone of your high moral standing and reputation, surely y
ou wouldn’t want such a precious treasure to go unnoticed, am I right?” N
atasha coaxed persuasively.

“It really does sound like a good deal. Alright, I’ll work with you just
this once then.” Malcolm nodded. thoughtfully.

After all, he had received the ancient manuscript from Dustin. This was t
he least he could do to repay him.
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“Thank you, Dr. Shane! We appreciate it. Oh, Immortunol will be officiall
y launched in two days. Please come and give us some moral support then!”
Natasha smiled.

“Sure!” Malcolm agreed heartily, unaware that he had agreed to something
that he might regret in the future.
Over in a mansion with a lake view.
“How is it, Mr. Wangley? Do we have the results yet?” Quentin stood
up to welcome the white–browed man.

He had lost sleep for the past two days because of Eternumax. After much
consideration, the best way out was to join forces with the Hummers‘.

“Mr. Harmon, Sir Hummer has agreed to join forces, but only under one con
dition.” The old man picked up a cup of tea and drank it hastily.
“What condition?” Quentin asked impatiently.

“Sir Hummer hopes that you’ll take this opportunity to put pressure on Na
tasha from all sides and force her to step down from her position,” Mr. W
angley explained.
“Hahaha! That is exactly what I intend to do!” Quentin laughed aloud.
He had always been overshadowed by Natasha, ever since they were
children, so the family had never placed
any importance on him.

Now that Eternumax had been lost, the family bore their grudges. If he gr
abbed hold of this opportunity to

recover the family’s losses and prove his worth, there was a high chance
that he might take over Natasha’s
position!

“Mr. Harmon, the Hummers‘ have agreed to join forces, but we still need m
oney to buy Eternumax. How many boxes are you planning to purchase?” Mr.
Wangley queried.

*The more the better, of course! Put in all the money we have on hand, an
d if that’s not enough, then go around
and borrow some more!” Quentin decided boldly.
“Isn’t that a little too risky?” Mr. Wangley doubted his decision.

“How is it risky? We have the market research report for Eternumax, and i
t shows very promising results! Countless millionaires are after it. So i
f we stock up on it now and sell it at a high price in the future, we’ll
surely make a huge profit!” Quentin laughed exuberantly.
The return will always be proportionate to the investment made.

By then, his worth would have increased ten to twentyfold. Wouldn’t he be
the one to call the shots in the
family?

Even Natasha Harmon would have to submit to him then!

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Two days later, the Hummers‘ held the official press conference for the l
aunch of Eternumax at the Hillview Hotel.

News about it had spread for several days, and with the Hummers‘ unceasin
g effort to promote it, there was a great deal of discussion surrounding
it. Such an amazing drug with beautifying properties that could also impr
ove longevity drew the attention of countless people.

So the press conference, which was grandly decorated, bustled with activi
ty. There was a never–ending stream of guests that made their way in.

Right around noon, a silver Bentley pulled up at the entrance of the Hill
view Hotel. When the car door opened. Natasha slowly made her way out of
the car, her arms around Dustin’s.

As always, she was the center of attention wherever she went. It was hard
for anyone to take their eyes off her shapely figure and alluring face.
Dustin, who was clad in a three–
piece suit, seemed to have gone through a thorough makeover. He looked ha
ndsome and suave, and carried himself with great poise.

“Natasha, why are you here?” Quentin and Mr. Wangley caught sight of them
and approached.
“If you can be here, then so can I.” Natasha answered nonchalantly.
“We’re here because
we received an invitation from Sir Hummer. Did you receive an invitation
too?” Quentin asked with a faint, sardonic smile.

Of course, he knew that Edwin would never have given Natasha an invitatio
n.

“I’m not here for Edwin’s press conference, so naturally, I do not need a
n invitation.” Natasha shrugged.

“If you’re not here for the press conference, then why are you here?” Que
ntin didn’t quite get the idea.

“Oh, it totally slipped my mind to inform you that I’m having a press con
ference for a new drug launch today too. Same day and
location as Edwin Hummer’s, but his is on Basement Level 3, while mine’s
on the third floor. I’ve made sure to steer
clear of him.” Natasha dropped the shocking news on him.
“What? You’re having a press conference too?” Quentin was startled.
He had sent men to keep an eye on Natasha for
the past few days, and they had not reported any action on
her end.

Why was she suddenly having a press conference? And at the same date and
location as Edwin’s! Was that
not a blatant sign of provocation?

“Natasha Harmon! What exactly are you up to? You have nothing to your nam
e, so where on earth do you get your courage to challenge Edwin Hummer?”
Quentin was equally shocked and suspicious.

“This isn’t something that you should be worried about, Quentin. If you’v
e got time to spare, you should consider more for yourself,” Natasha said
casually.
“What’s that supposed to mean?” Quentin frowned.
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“I heard that you’ve purchased Eternumax in bulk, and plan to resell it a
t a higher price to earn some quick
cash?” Natasha asked.

“So what if I have? You can’t forbid me from making money just because yo
u refuse to do so!” Quentin argued.

“Just because we’re from the same family, I’d advise you to do yourself a
favor and sell off those Eternumax at a low price before the press confe
rence starts. If you don’t, you’ll lose everything you have before you ev
en
know it!” Natasha smiled profoundly.

“Utter nonsense! Eternumax is selling like hotcakes right now! There are
a whole lot of people out there who

are willing to pay good money for it and yet are unable to get their hand
s on them! I think that’s just your
jealousy talking!” Quentin scoffed.

“It’s up to you to heed my advice.” Natasha couldn’t be bothered to tell
him more. She hooked her arm around Dustin’s, and they both made their wa
y into the hotel.

“Hmph! She really doesn’t know where she stands!” Quentin sneered as he w
atched them leave. From the way he saw it, Natasha was simply trying to c
omplicate the situation in a final attempt to save herself.

As time went on, more and more people of the elite class entered Hillview
Hotel. The Hummer’s press conference was filled with distinguished guest
s and was brimming with activity and excitement.

The Harmons‘ press conference, however, painted a completely different pi
cture. It was one of desolation and emptiness, with hardly any attendees.
Apart from the staff and several bodyguards, there was basically no one
else present.
But Natasha wasn’t bothered by the low turn–
up. She sat there with Dustin, leisurely sipping on wine.

“Natasha! What are you up to?” Two people rushed in. It was Jessica and R
uth.

“Why would you hold a press conference so suddenly without any prior prep
aration! Are you messing around?” Jessica demanded the moment she walked
in.
“I know what I’m doing.” Natasha said calmly.

“You know what you’re doing? What do you mean you know what you’re doing?
Have you seen the Hummers‘ press conference? The place is jam–
packed with people! And look at what you have here? Not a person in sight
! If word
got out about this, what would people out there think about us Harmons?”
Jessica exclaimed out of frustration.

Not only was the prescription formula for Eternumax stolen, but Natasha w
as also publicly challenging the Hummers at such a critical moment when s
he should have kept a low profile and laid low for the time being!
Wasn’t she just inviting humiliation upon herself? How ridiculous!

“Natasha, I don’t get it. You have always been one to make plans in advan
ce and are always in control of the situation, why have you made such a f
oolish move today?” Ruth was puzzled.

Since they had Immortunol, all Natasha needed to do was advertise and giv
e it some publicity, and they would easily be able to go against the Humm
ers!
So out of
everything that she could have done, why did she pick the course of actio
n that was most arduous and least promising?

“Let’s not get all worked up. Here, have a seat and something to drink. Y
ou’ll find out soon enough.” Natasha was still full of confidence.

“Hmph! I’d like to see what tricks you have up your sleeves! Jessica huff
ed as she sat down.

Right now, all she hoped for was that nobody would show up. At least then
, no one would spread the news. about this. If any word about the press c
onference got out, Harmon Pharmaceuticals would end up as a laughing stoc
k.

“Hmm Is this the Harmons‘ press conference? Why don’t I see anyone here a
t all?” Just then, an obese elderly man walked in, his face full of doubt
.
“Dr–Dr. Shane?” Jessica was so astonished.

Dr. Shane was a person who rarely appeared in public. What was he doing h
ere?

After all, Dr. Shane was someone who would even disregard a prime ministe
r’s invitation if he so wished.

“Dr. Shane, what brings you here?” Jessica immediately got up to welcome
him.

However, he did not even spare her a glance and walked right past her.

He jogged enthusiastically over to Dustin with a huge smile on his face.
“Mr. Rhys! You’re here too! That ancient manuscript that you gave me was
absolutely wonderful. It’s just that there is some information in there t
hat I’m struggling to grasp. Do you think you could shed some light on th
em, please?”
Jessica was struck dumb on the spot.

A legendary figure in the medical field, the great Dr. Shane, was actuall
y
seeking advice from a poor fellow like Dustin. What? What on earth was go
ing on?

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Jessica was frozen on the spot and struggled for words when she saw how h
umbly Malcolm was seeking guidance from Dustin.

She had never once thought that the arrogant and haughty Dr. Malcolm Shan
e had such a side to him.

And most importantly, the person from whom he was modestly seeking advice
was the boy toy, Dustin Rhys. It was mind–boggling indeed.

“I don’t think I’m fit to give you any advice, Dr. Shane, but I’d gladly
help wherever I can. We can both share our thoughts. Dustin smiled.

“Sure, we can do that. Now, have a look here…” Malcolm took out the ancie
nt manuscript and immediately dove into it. He started pointing out some
of the areas that he had trouble understanding.

“Oh, this is actually quite simple. Take this for example: Put a hundred
different insects into a jar, and let them fight among themselves. After
a month, open up the jar, and by then there will only
be one remaining insect. The rest of them would have been eaten up by thi
s surviving insect, and this will be the poisonous insect that you’re aft
er. Such a poisonous insect is usually used to cure other poisons in a me
thod known as counteracting poison with another poison.

“As for this, it tells us how to neutralize the poisonous insect’s venom.
So what you need to do is smoke the licorice herb until it turns black,
then combine it with some soybeans and extract the juice. Once the patien
t consumes the juice, it will neutralize the venom of the poisonous insec
t. But of course, this is only applicable to the venom of common poisonou
s insects. And this here. Dustin spoke eloquently on all the topics that
Malcolm had questions about, and he managed to give him all the answers h
e needed.

After hearing what Dustin had to say, Malcolm felt enlightened. “Hahaha!
You really are talented! I’m so impressed, and I’ve learned so much from
you today!”

Malcolm was practically dancing with joy. He looked nothing like an exper
t or a person of status.
“What-
..” Jessica watched bewildered. Was this really the haughty Dr. Shane who
was constantly contemptuous of others? With how he was behaving, he look
ed more like a schoolboy!

Also, what was this mystic art that they were going on about? Would a ren
owned doctor like Dr. Shane
actually take interest in something like that?

“Dr. Shane, if you have any other questions, you can discuss them with Du
stin some other time. As for now, we need to talk about the press confere
nce.” Natasha interrupted them when she saw how excited they were over th
eir discussion.

“Oh, right… Malcolm realized that his behavior was slightly inappropriate
.

He nodded and said, “Just let me know what you need me to do, young lady.
”
“There’s nothing you need
to do. Just sit up there on the stage, and if you see anyone you recogniz
e, you may greet them,” Natasha replied with a smile.
“Is it that simple?” Malcolm could not believe his ears.

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“Yep, it’s that simple.” Natasha nodded.

“That’s no problem at all!” Malcolm went and took his seat on the stage a
nd continued reading through the ancient manuscript.

“Natasha, so what if you managed to invite Dr. Shane here? Do you think t
his will suffice to go against Edwin Hummer?” Jessica asked
in all earnestness.
Though it was true that she was awestruck by Malcolm’s
presence, that did not mean that he had the means to help the Harmons win
this battle against the Hummers.

In the end, what mattered most in this competition between the two famili
es was the quality of their product.

“We’ll find out soon enough.” Natasha did not explain any further. With a
glance at her wristwatch, she turned to Dustin and nodded. He immediatel
y got the signal and pulled out his phone to make a call.

At the same time, over at the Hummers‘ press conference…

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Looking at the crowd in the hall, Edwin couldn’t help but smile broadly.

As expected, everything was going smoothly. Once the product launch was d
one by today, Eternumax’s reputation would be spread far and wide!

When that time came, his aim wouldn’t be limited to Swinton but to market
Eternumax throughout the thirteen cities of the South!

“Sir Hummer! Congratulations on your launch!” Quentin and his men came up
to Edwin, whose face was beaming.
“Oh, it’s Mr. Harmon. Please, have a seat,” Edwin said pleasantly.

“Sir Hummer, Eternumax is really a precious herb! Everyone has been talki
ng about how great it is. Look at the crowd here after hearing about its
effects! It’s already become so popular that people are coming in droves!
” Quentin flattered.

“If the product is good, customers will naturally return. Mr. Harmon, you
also stocked up quite a bit, it seems like you’re going to make a big pr
ofit this time.” Edwin smiled.

“It’s all thanks to you, Sir Hummer. We’re all working together to get ri
ch!” Quentin laughed heartily.
“Oh, by the way, have you heard
any news from Natasha?” Edwin asked suddenly.

Quentin’s lips curled into a playful smirk. “Speaking of which, there is
a bit of news. I just heard that Natasha was going to hold a press confer
ence at the same time and place as you.”

“Oh? Is she trying to provoke me? But how come I didn’t know about this?”
Edwin was surprised.

“Not only you, but I don’t think anyone in Swinton knows about it. I’ve a
lready checked into it, and her press conference has no one in attendance
! What a joke!” Quentin sneered.

“If there is no one there, then what’s the point of her holding a press c
onference?” Edwin asked.

“She probably was frustrated by you, that’s why she intentionally pulled
this stunt to try and stir up trouble. But now it seems like it’s just ba
ckfiring on her.” Quentin replied.

“Heh! I never expected Natasha to resort to such a foolish move. Does she
really think that she can restore

everything just by relying on the Harmon family’s reputation? How naive!”
Edwin shook his head.

In his heart, he couldn’t help but look down on Natasha. Natasha Harmon,
the so–called queen of the business

world, didn’t seem so impressive after all.

*Sir Hummer, how about we go over and witness the mockery for ourselves?”
Quentin extended an invitation.

“I have many important guests coming later, so I can’t leave for now. You
go ahead, and please say hello to Natasha for me,” Edwin replied calmly.

“Okay, I’ll go have some fun then. I’ll let you know the details later, Q
uentin said and left without further ado.

Soon, Quentin and Mr. Wangley arrived at the Harmon family’s press confer
ence. When they walked in, they
found the hall empty, with only a few people present.

“Cousin, I didn’t expect you to really hold a press conference. But why i
s no one here? What the hell are you doing?” Quentin teased as he walked
in.
“Did you not come here? Aren’t you a human?” Natasha replied coldly.

Quentin’s lips twitched, but he continued sarcastically, “I see it’s real
ly empty here. Should I bring some friends over to liven up the atmospher
e?”
Despite his words, the sneer on his lips could not be concealed.

“Thank you for your kindness, but it’s unnecessary. My guests will arrive
soon,” Natasha smiled faintly.

“Cousin, I think you shouldn’t be too stubborn. How can you compete with
Edwin with such a poor showing? In my opinion, I think you should just ad
mit your defeat,” Quentin said with a smirk.

“Well, it seems like you’re having a lot of fun!” Ruth piped in angrily.

“Ruth, I’m doing this for your sister’s own good. Rather than making an e
mbarrassment of ourselves, we should stop our losses while we can. Like m
e, I’ve bought a ton of Eternumax so that I can make a fortune later.” Qu
entin said confidently.

“You bought the Eternumax? How many did you buy?” Ruth was surprised and
asked tentatively.

“I invested all my money and took out many loans to purchase the stocks.
This time, I’m going to make a killing!” Quentin raised his chin proudly,
waiting for them to rain praise on his intelligence and prowess.

After hearing this, Ruth slapped her forehead and sighed. “It’s all over!
”
Eternumax was complete garbage!

It was pure stupidity for Quentin to buy so much Eternumax, moreover with
money that he didn’t have!

What an idiot Quentin was!

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“What do you mean? Can’t you speak more clearly? I’m about to make it big
!” Quentin rolled his eyes.

With the popularity of Eternumax, making a fortune was in the bag. These
guys really lacked business acumen!

“Sis, did you not remind our cousin not to buy Eternumax? Ruth turned
her head and looked at Natasha.

“I did remind him, but he didn’t listen. I couldn’t do anything about it.
Natasha shrugged.

“While there’s still time, quickly sell all your Eternumax, even if it’s
at a low price. It’s better than getting nothing back.” Ruth advised.

“Sell at a low price? Are you talking nonsense? This is an opportunity fo
r me to multiply my net worth by ten times. How could I give up so easily
?” Quentin frowned.

“Cousin, I don’t think you can increase your net worth by that much. You
are more likely to go bankrupt. Don’t you know that my sister has develop
ed a new drug called Immortunol?” Ruth shook her head helplessly.
“What Immortunol? I’ve never heard of it.” Quentin sneered.

“Immortunol has the same benefits as Eternumax, but its medicinal propert
ies far surpass those of Eternumax. Besides, it’s even cheaper. Just thin
k about what would happen once this drug hits the market.” Ruth analyzed.

“Hmph! Nonsense! There’s no such drug in this world that can compare to E
ternumax. Do you think I’m stupid?
Quentin didn’t believe it at all..
“It’s true! I’ve tried it myself!” Ruth insisted anxiously.

Quentin interrupted coldly. “That’s enough! Ruth, I always thought of you
as an innocent child who would never lie. I did not expect that you woul
d lie to help your sister!”

“Hmph! If you don’t believe me, then forget it!” Ruth snorted and turned
away without another word.
It’s impossible to change his
mind. She had said everything she needed to say, and if he refused to lis
ten, it was not her fault.

“You guys are better off thinking about how to bring more people here to
liven up the atmosphere instead of worrying about my affairs. Look at thi
s press conference, it’s as empty as a ghost town. What an embarrassment!
” Quentin’s face was cold as he spoke sarcastically.
the

“Who said we don’t have any guests? Look, there they are!” Natasha sudden
ly pointed her chin toward th
door.

The others followed her gaze. Several people dressed in luxurious clothin
g walked in, turning around as if they were looking for something.
“Excuse me, is Dr. Shane here?”

“We heard that Dr. Shane has developed a medicine called Immortunol, whic
h could maintain youthfulness and increase longevity. Is it true?”

“Of course it’s true. Look, Dr. Shane is sitting on the stage.” Natasha s
miled and stood up.
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“Oh?” The group looked closely and their faces lit up with joy.
“It’s really Dr. Shane! It seems like we’ve come to the right place!”

“You’re right! I didn’t believe it at first when I heard the rumors, but
it turned out to be true!”

They spoke excitedly to each other. After all, it was extremely difficult
to meet a highly skilled expert like Dr. Shane, who was often elusive an
d rarely seen.

“Dr. Shane?” Quentin was startled and turned back in surprise.
On the stage, there was a fat old man who was reading a book.

He hadn’t paid much attention before, but upon closer inspection, he real
ized that the old man was none other than the famous miracle doctor, Dr.
Malcolm Shane!
What’s going on? Did Natasha actually invite Dr. Shane?

Quentin mulled it over as more guests streamed in. People were crowding i
nto the hall to see the renowned
Dr. Shane.
Many of them were
initially skeptical and curious; however, once they saw that it was reall
y him, their hearts
were convinced.

Even without saying a word, just having Dr. Shane sit there was the best
advertisement for Immortunol.

“Is it possible? Could Immortunol really be better than Eternumax?” At fi
rst, Quentin was able to remain calm.
but as more guests arrived, he couldn’t help but feel nervous.
After a short while, the empty hall had become lively.

“It’s about time, let’s begin,” Natasha ordered the butler to bring out a
ll of the Immortunol that had been
prepared.
With a smile, she stepped onstage and stood beside Dr. Shane.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the highlight of our press conference today is thi
s new drug, Immortunol! This is a miraculous medicine jointly developed b
y Harmon Pharmaceuticals and other medical experts, including Dr. Shane.
Not only does this medicine improve one’s longevity, but it also has anti
–aging and health–
promoting benefits, making it suitable for people of all genders and ages
. As for its effects, you’ll know
after trying it. Your opinion is what matters.” Natasha did not waste tim
e and briefly introduced the Immortunol before having the butler distribu
te it to all of the guests.

Without question, each person who was present in the hall received a pill
. When everyone took the Immortunol, the entire
hall erupted in excitement.
“Oh my god! The effect of Immortunol is amazing, isn’t it?”

“You’re right! Just after taking one, my whole body is filled with energy
! I have never felt so young!”

“My goodness! Honey, your face seems to be whiter and more radiant; even
your dark circles have disappeared!”
Everyone was enthusiastically discussing the mind–
blowing effects of the drug.

Initially, many had turned up due to Dr. Shane’s reputation. However, now
they were completely convinced by the apparent effects of the Immortunol
!

“I don’t believe this drug could be so incredible! Seeing everyone’s posi
tive response, Quentin scoffed angrily and stuffed an Immortunol into his
mouth.
At that moment, he was dumbstruck.
The indescribable sense of warmth
spread throughout his body, strengthening his muscles and boosting his
energy. This drug was really out of this world!
“H–
how could this be?” Quentin widened his eyes in disbelief. He had initial
ly thought that Natasha was just bluffing.

He didn’t expect that in just a few days, Natasha had actually developed
a new medicine.

In addition, the effects of Immortunol far exceeded those of Eternumax!

Realizing this, Quentin suddenly turned pale and turned to Mr. Wangley.

“Mr. Wangley! Hurry up and sell the Eternumax at a low price! Sell them a
ll! Don’t leave a single one! If we don’t sell them right now, we’re done
for!”

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At the Hummer family’s press conference, the once bustling hall began to
slowly empty out.

Initially, everyone was talking about Eternumax, but gradually the conver
sation switched to another topic.

“Hey, have you heard? The Harmon family also held a press conference to l
aunch their product, Immortunol. They partnered up with Mr. Shane, and it
s effects are incredible! It’s said to be the best supplement ever develo
ped!”
“Is it true? Can it compare to Eternumax?”

“Eternumax is garbage compared to Immortunol! To tell you the truth, my f
riend’s great–
aunt just ate one pill of Immortunol, and she jumped out of her wheelchai
r!”
“Are you exaggerating?”
‘Don’t believe me? Let’s go and see for yourself!”

As news of Immortunoll spread, more and more people left to gather at the
Harmon family’s press conference. In contrast, the number of people at t
he Hummer family’s conference dwindled. Gradually, Edwin finally realized
that something was wrong.

“Butler, what’s going on? Why did the number of our guests suddenly decre
ase so much?” Edwin asked.

“I don’t know, it’s strange.” The butler was puzzled by the situation.
“What are you standing there for? Go and find out!” Edwin snapped.
“Yes, sir!” The butler dared not hesitate and ran out in a hurry.

He returned after a moment, sweating profusely. “Sir Hummer! Something te
rrible happened! Natasha is holding a press conference to launch a new pr
oduct called Immortunol. Those missing guests have all gone over to their
conference!”
“What? We’ve been
going all out on marketing and promotion. How could Natasha have the abil
ity to steal my clients?” Edwin’s face darkened.

“It’s because of Dr. Shane! It’s said that Immortunol was developed by th
e Harmon family and Dr. Shane, so people are flocking to it!” The butler
wiped away his sweat.
“Dr. Shane? Let’s go and take a look for ourselves!” Edwin frowned.
At this moment, he couldn’t suppress his curiosity any longer.

Eternumax was the result of years of research by the Harmon family, and i
t was top secret. Even if it was Dr. Shane, he couldn’t develop a new med
icine comparable to Eternumax in just a few days!

When Edwin arrived, he was shocked by the scene before him. He realized t
hat the Harmon family’s press conference was far more lively than his own
.

All the bigwigs and celebrities had turned up. Most importantly, everyone
who had tried Immortunol gave it high praise.
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Edwin was curious and stopped a young man, who was passing by. “Young man
, did you try the Immortunol?”
“Yes, I did. What’s wrong?” The young man nodded.
“What do you think of the effects of the medicine?”

“What do I think about it? Of course, I feel like I’m on top of the world
!‘
“Is it really that powerful? How does it compare to Eternumax?”
“Eternumax? No one would eat that now!” The young man chuckled.

Edwin froze, his eyes twitching frantically. Unwilling to accept it, he a
sked several more people in succession.
They all said the same thing.
“Impossible!”
“How could a new medicine like Immortunol compare to Eternumax?”
Edwin frowned deeply, still unconvinced.

As he looked around at the people praising Immortunol, he couldn’t help f
eeling a little annoyed.

After thinking for a moment, Edwin whispered a few words to his butler, w
ho nodded and left immediately.

As time passed, the conference at the Hummer family gradually quieted dow
n.

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Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the Harmon family’s press conference became
increasingly lively.

Just when Natasha thought that everything was going smoothly, a scream su
ddenly rang out from the crowd.

Everyone turned to look. An old man had suddenly collapsed to the ground,
convulsing and foaming at the mouth. Within moments, he was unconscious.
“Dad! What’s wrong with you? Please get up!” Cried a middle–
aged man next to him, panic–stricken.

“I’m a doctor, let me take a look!” A bald man quickly stepped forward to
check the old man’s breathing and pulse. With a sigh, he shook his head.
“He’s already dead.”
“Dead?” Everyone was shocked by the news.
“How could this happen? He seemed perfectly fine just a moment ago.”

“Who knows? He looked energetic: it’s so strange that he died suddenly.”
“Could it be a heart attack?”
Whispers and murmurs of suspicion filled the air.

“It can’t be! My dad couldn’t have died! We made sure he had regular chec
kups, and he was always healthy!”
The middle–aged man sobbed.

“It looks like he might have been poisoned. Did he eat anything earlier?”
The bald doctor asked.
“We didn’t eat anything today. The middle–
aged man trailed off before suddenly remembering something.

Wait! My dad took Immortunol earlier, and now he is dead! The medicine mu
st be toxic!”

“Toxic?” Everyone was shocked to hear this. After all, they had all taken
the same medicine earlier.
“How could this be?” Natasha frowned.

Having such an incident during the press conference was not a good sign.
Regardless of whether the old man’s death was related to Immortunol, it w
ould have a huge impact on Harmon Pharmaceutical’s reputation.

Once the label “toxic” was attached to Immortunol, it would not be able t
o sell at all.

“It’s all because of you! It’s all your fault! You killed my father by se
lling fake medicine! You owe me his life!” The middle–
aged man stood up and roared at Natasha.

He rushed forward to attack her but was stopped by the Harmon family’s bo
dyguards.

“The cause of your father’s death is not clear yet. Whether it is related
to Immortunol still needs further investigation,” Natasha said sternly.

“There’s nothing more to investigate! Everyone saw it clearly just now. M
y father was healthy before he took your medicine. After taking it, he su
ddenly died!” The man shouted.

“My father was killed by you! You wicked businesswoman! You look my fathe
r’s life!” He kneeled beside the body, crying bitterly.

“My poor father, you died in vain! I’m sorry that I couldn’t avenge your
death. I hope that they will get divine retribution from the heavens!”
It was a heart–wrenching sight that moved everyone to tears.

At that moment, everyone turned to Natasha. Their gazes had changed from
ones of respect to ones of scorn.
“Natasha! I never knew you were such
a despicable person. For the sake of profit, you would actually sell fake
medicine!” Quentin jumped to his feet and accused her loudly.
“Stop talking nonsense. Immortunol is not poisonous. Natasha frowned.

*Then how do you explain the old man’s sudden death after taking your med
icine?” Quentin pressed.
“Natasha was at a loss for words.

“The old man’s death has nothing to do with Immortunol,” Dustin spoke up.
He had been watching from the side all along.

“Who are you to say that the medicine is not at fault?” Quentin retorted
coldly.

“I can show you that the medicine had nothing to do with his death. If yo
u don’t believe me, I can ask the old man personally.” Dustin stepped for
ward with a calm expression.

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“Ask the old man?” Quentin first looked stunned, then his face darkened.

“Punk! Do you
think I’m an idiot? The old man is already dead; how could you ask him an
ything?”

“He may be dead, but his body is still warm. Coincidentally, I have a way
to bring the dead back to life.” Dustin smiled faintly.

“Nonsense! Do you think you’re a god? Bring the dead back to life? Why do
n’t you say you know how to fly?” Quentin sneered.
“Who is this young man? How dare he speak so arrogantly?”

“Yeah! Even Dr. Shane wouldn’t dare say that he could bring the dead back
to life. This kid is really too
conceited!”

“In my opinion, he just wants to show off in front of Ms. Harmon and impr
ess her.”

In response to Dustin’s words, the people around him were filled with sco
m.
The old man was already dead, how could he bring a dead
person back to life? Wasn’t he spouting nonsense?

“Whether it’s nonsense or not, we’ll find out soon enough.” Dustin didn’t
explain further and walked up to the
old man.
“Hey! What are you doing? I’m warning you–
don’t mess around with me! My father’s body is still warm, so no one can
touch him. I’ve reported this to the authorities, and the police will be
here soon!” The middle–aged
man looked wary.

“Don’t be so agitated, I just want to take a look at your father. Maybe I
can give you the justice you deserve!”
Dustin said.

“I don’t even know who you are, why should I let you examine him?” The mi
ddle–aged man shouted.

“Mr. Rhys is the chief physician of Harmon Pharmaceuticals. If your fathe
r really had an accident because of ingesting Immortunol, we are willing
to take full responsibility,” Natasha spoke up.

Although she didn’t know what Dustin was going to do, she supported him u
nconditionally.
“If he’s a doctor, then let him take a look.”
“If it’s really Immortunol that killed him, we can testify for you!”
Many others chimed in as well.

Dustin piped up when he saw the man’s hesitation, “What, do you want your
father to die under such vague
circumstances?”

“Alright! I look forward to seeing what tricks you can play!” The middle–
aged man gritted his teeth and stepped
aside.
Dustin squatted
down and examined the body brielly. “There’s no breath or pulse. It seems
like this old man is truly dead. Since the deceased is foaming at the mo
uth, it appears to be a case of death due to poisoning.”
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“Listen! Did you all hear that? Even the Harmon family’s physician said i
t was death by poisoning! My father was poisoned to death by Immortunol!”
The middle–aged man shouted.

As soon as the people heard his claims, their faces were filled with shoc
k. They started pointing fingers at Natasha and whispering in hushed voic
es, their eyes full of suspicion.

“Dustin! What nonsense are you talking about?! Did you even do a proper e
xamination? You are obviously trying to throw the Harmons” under the bus!
” Jessica hissed under her breath.
She couldn’t
help but suspect that Dustin was a spy planted by the Hummer family. In s
uch a critical moment,
he actually said that the old man died of poisoning.
Wasn’t he just adding fuel to the fire?

“Cousin, it seems like your little boyfriend here has rocks in his head.
With his statement, he is confirming that you did sell fake medicine, whi
ch caused someone’s death!” Quentin almost laughed out loud.

Could such stupid people actually exist? He was just making matters worse
!
“What an interesting development…” Edwin smirked to himself
as he stood among the crowd.

He couldn’t believe that Dustin would add insult to injury. This was more
than what he expected!

“Based on your reactions, I believe you all trust what I said, right?” Du
stin stared directly at the man.

“We believe it! Of course, we believe it! You are an honest and upright m
an by publicly exposing the dark side of the Harmon family!” The middle–
aged man nodded vigorously.

While he was praising Dustin, the man couldn’t hide the faint smile on hi
s lips. Although his
smile quickly disappeared, it was still caught by Dustin.

“Now that you believe me, I’m going to save your father,” Dustin declared
with a cheeky smile.
“Save? My father is already dead; how can you save him?” The middle–
aged man was stunned.
“I have my ways,” Dustin said.

All of a sudden, he slapped the old man’s face. There was a loud crack as
the old man’s dentures flew out and
fell directly into someone’s glass.

Before everyone could react, Dustin continued slapping the old man until
his cheeks were swollen and his
nose was bleeding.

“Hey! Are you crazy? Why are you hitting my father?” The man’s face turne
d as pale as a sheet.

“I’m trying to save your father. This is a secret technique that can brin
g people back from the dead. You shall see for yourself soon,” Dustin sai
d as he slapped the old man a few more times, increasing the intensity.

The old man’s head swelled up like a balloon from Dustin’s assault. Tears
were flowing down his cheeks.
“Stop it! You lunatic, stop it!” The middle–
aged man was furious and rushed forward to hit Dustin, but Dustin
pushed him away easily.

“Is this guy a real doctor? I’ve never seen such a way of saving people b
efore.”

“What bizarre technique is this? He’s clearly just beating up a dead body
!”

“Is he insane? How could the doctor beat up the old man so violently when
he is already dead?”

“The doctor’s character is corrupt! The Harmon family is completely rotte
n to the core! What is the world coming to?”

In response to Dustin’s absurd behavior, the crowd began condemning him,
filled with righteous indignation.
The deceased should be respected!
Beating up a corpse like this was simply inhumane!
“This guy’s crazy! He’s beating up my father’s corpse! The Harmon
family killed my father, and now they are treating his body with disrespe
ct! Is there anyone who can help me?” The middle–
aged man slumped on the ground, crying bitterly.
“Dustin, stop it!” Jessica’s face turned pale.
“He’s gone mad! This guy is out of his mind!” Quentin shook his head.
“What’s going on?” Ruth was stunned.
“This is getting more and more interesting.” Edwin gloated.

Just as everyone thought that Dustin had gone insane, there was suddenly
a cry of surprise from the crowd.
“Hey, I think I just saw the dead man’s finger move!”
“Did you see it too? I thought I was seeing things.”

“Not only did his fingers move, but look! Tears are flowing out of his ey
es too.”
Incredulous, the crowd noticed something strange about the dead body.

Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Could slapping someone’s face
really bring them back from the dead?
“He’s pretty resilient.” Dustin sneered as he stopped the assault.

“It seems like I need to go all out to wake him up. Ruth, bring me my kni
fe, the one I used to slaughter pigs. I would have to make a cut on his h
ead to bring him back to life.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the ‘corpse” on the ground couldn’t b
ear it any longer and sat up with a

scream.

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When the old man suddenly sat up, all the guests were startled. Some of t
he women screamed frantically,

losing their composure.

“It’s a zombie!”

Shocked to the core, the crowd scattered in all directions. No one expect
ed that the motionless corpse would
suddenly spring to life.
It was such a terrifying moment!
“Dad? Y–you’re not dead?” The middle–
aged man pretended to be shocked.
“Yes, I’m not dead.” The old man gave a forced smile.
an was
His voice was slurred as
his dentures were knocked out. Combined with his swollen cheeks, the old
man
a comical sight.

“Oh my god! This young man could even revive the dead! How could this be?
”
“No words could express my amazement right now!”
“What a strange
way to treat people! Are medical techniques nowadays getting more straigh
tforward?”

Staring at the old man, who was obviously alive and kicking, there was pa
ndemonium in the hall. Some of the onlookers were shocked, and some were
curious.

“Hey, I saved your father’s life! Is it too much to ask for you to show s
ome gratitude?” Dustin smirked.

“You bastard! Even if my father survived this ordeal, it’s because of his
good luck! It doesn’t change the fact that Immortunol is poisonous!” The
middle–aged man was livid.

“That’s right! I almost died after eating your medicine. Now, I’m still f
eeling sore all over!” The old man gritted his teeth and looked resentful
.

After enduring such a fierce beating, he couldn’t let Dustin go without e
xtorting sufficient compensation.
“Oh? Where else
do you feel uncomfortable? Let me have a look.” Dustin stepped forward.

In fright, the old man backed away repeatedly. “What are you doing? I’m w
arning you, stay away from me!”

“Don’t be nervous! Your illness is not fully cured yet, as you have just
regained consciousness. Here, let me diagnose you for a complete recovery
, just in case.” Dustin smiled.

“Dustin, the knife you wanted is here!” At that moment, Ruth ran over exc
itedly. In her hand was a large kitchen
knife that she somehow managed to find.

“Perfect timing. Although it’s bigger than what I’m used to, it’s just ri
ght to crack open a skull” Dustin took the
kitchen knife and swung it around.

“Crack open my skull?!” Hearing this, the old man trembled all over. “Son
, let’s not waste any more time! I think
I need to go to the hospital for a full examination right away!”

“Oh, right! Of course, we have to go to the hospital first!” Seeing the u
nfavorable situation, the middle–
aged man quickly helped the old man to his feet and tried to run away Inc
onspicuously.

“Did I say you could go?” Dustin took a step forward and grabbed the old
man by his hair, pulling him back.

“I always treat my patients to the best of my ability, even after their d
eaths.” How can I ignore it when you are so sick?” With that, he started
brandishing the kitchen knife back and forth.

“Don’t, don’t! I’m not sick, I’ve already recovered!” The old man shivere
d in fright.
“Don’t be stubborn: your illness is life–
threatening. Everyone witnessed it just now.” Dustin said earnestly.

“That’s right, old man. If you’re sick, you should seek treatment as soon
as possible. You shouldn’t refuse his good intentions!” Someone piped up
.

“That’s right, this young man is highly skilled in medicine. You should t
rust him. Nothing bad will happen.” The others agreed and began to persua
de the old man.

“I’m fine; I’m really fine.” The old man shook his head frantically, tear
s streaming down his face.

“Lie down and don’t move. Let me see where to make the first incision,” D
ustin ordered, pinning the helpless old man down.
“Let him go immediately! You’re committing murder!” The middle–
aged man panicked and tried to stop Dustin. but was held back by several
bodyguards.

“According to my diagnosis, you are in grave condition! Let’s start by cr
acking your skull open, and then we will move on to cutting your abdomen…
” Dustin trailed off, lifting his knife to strike.

“Wait! I’m not sick, I’m really not! Someone paid me to pretend to be dea
d!” Realizing his life was
at stake, the old man finally revealed the truth with a wail.
“He was paid off?”
“Pretended to be dead?”

As soon as everyone heard this, their faces went red with fury and outrag
e.

“What a bunch of scammers! How dare you have the audacity to cause troubl
e here?”

“I can’t believe I felt sorry for you just now. It turns out that you’re
all liars!”
“Young man, just chop them up. Trash like them deserves to die!”

After learning the truth, the crowd erupted into chaos. Some of them even
threatened to get physical.

“Tell me, who put you up to this?” Dustin held his knife to the old man’s
neck.

“I don’t know, we were just paid to do this. We don’t know anything else.
” The old man shook his head.
“Please spare us, we won’t do this again.” The middle–
aged man spoke up, frightened for his life.

They were just scoundrels who preyed on the weak. Once their true identit
ies were exposed, they lost all their courage.

“Take these troublemakers away!” At Natasha’s command, the two were quick
ly taken away.
She didn’t need an answer. She already knew who was behind all this.
“Useless idiots!” In the crowd, Edwin snorted coldly and left.
He knew he had lost today. All his schemes had come to nothing.
“It’s
over, we’re done for.” Quentin’s face was pale with despair. The initial
glimmer of hope was instantly dashed in the blink of an eye.

If Immortunol was successfully launched, how could he sell his Eternumax?
He had put in his entire fortune!
“Dustin, how did you
know that the old man was pretending to be dead? I saw that he wasn’t bre
athing.” Ruth couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.
“That old man was using a technique called Breath–
holding; that’s why he could pretend to be dead. I’m familiar with many o
f these tricks used by scammers everywhere, it’s not even worth mentionin
g.” Dustin replied with a faint smile.

“Oh, I see. It’s a good thing you figured it out, or else things would ha
ve gone terribly today!” Ruth patted her chest in relief.

“Mr. Rhys, you are indeed amazing. You exposed the deception of those two
ruffians effortlessly! My

admiration for you is immeasurable!” At that moment, Malcolm came over to
flatter Dustin.
Just sitting there quietly wasn’t really his thing.

“Dr. Shane, he just stumbled upon the solution by chance. How can you low
er yourself to his level?” Jessica gave Dustin a cold glance before smili
ng at Dr. Shane. “If it weren’t for your help in developing Immortunol, t
he Harmon family would be in huge trouble! You are the biggest hero of th
e day!”

“What are you talking about? Who said I developed the Immortunol?” Malcol
m frowned.
“What?” Jessica
was momentarily stunned. She exclaimed, “Who else has the ability to do t
hat besides you?”

“You really have no eye for talent! The mastermind behind Immortunol is n
one other than Mr. Rhys beside you!
*Malcolm rolled his eyes.

“What?” At this revelation, Jessica was instantly dumbfounded.

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After a stormy event, the Harmon family’s press conference ended successf
ully.

On the other hand, the influential Hummer family’s press conference ended
in dismal failure.

The emergence of Immortunol dealt a huge blow to the sales of Eternumax.
Compared to another medicine with better efficacy and a cheaper price, Et
ernumax was regarded as garbage.

The Hummer family’s Eternumax couldn’t be sold at all. In the end, they w
ere stuck with piles of rotting. inventory. The
meticulous game planned by Edwin was a complete failure.

Although this disaster was unable to weaken the Hummer family’s foundatio
n, it still caused them heavy losses.

After the press conference, Dustin was about to say goodbye when he was s
topped by Ruth at the door,
“Dustin, I need a favor from you.”
“What is it?” Dustin asked suspiciously.
“I’m going to
a reunion with some of my classmates later, can you come with me and be m
y bodyguard?” Ruth
was very straightforward.

“The Harmon family has so many bodyguards, why do you need me? I’m not in
terested,” Dustin refused.

“How can those men compare to you? Well, to be honest with you, there’s a
really annoying guy among my

classmates who’s been pursuing me. I told him I have a boyfriend, but he
doesn’t believe me. That’s why I
need you to come along.” Ruth pouted.

“In conclusion, you’re just using me as an excuse! That makes me even les
s interested.” Dustin shrugged.

“Hey! I consider you a friend, and you won’t even help me with this small
matter? Where’s your loyalty?” Ruth had a displeased expression on her f
ace.

“What do you mean? Don’t talk nonsense! Dustin’s expression changed as he
looked around nervously.
“Don’t pretend you didn’t hear me!” Ruth crossed her arms smugly.

Dustin opened his mouth to explain, but Ruth interrupted him. “I don’t ca
re! If you don’t help me out, I’ll tell my
mom!”

“What?” Dustin nodded in alarm. “Alright, alright. I’ll just keep you com
pany. Are you happy now?”

He didn’t expect this little girl to resort to such a move. He really had
to admire her persistence.
“That’s more like it!” Ruth smirked and pulled Dustin out the door.
It was the evening at the Phoenix Karaoke, in a private room.
Sheila sat on the sofa listlessly, propping her chin on her hands.
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Before her, a group of young men and women were singing and rapping, havi
ng a great time.

*Sheila, you said you were bored out of your mind in the villa. I took a
huge risk to bring you out, but why are you still being mopey?” Claudia,
who was sitting next to her, couldn’t help feeling puzzled.

Ever since her illness was cured, Sheila, who was usually lively and chee
rful, seemed to be acting weird.

These past two days, she had no appetite and seemed to wander around mind
lessly.
“Maybe my body hasn’t fully recovered yet,” Sheila lazily replied.
“Is that so?” Claudia looked skeptical.

“Sheila, can I ask you something?” At that moment, a young
man suddenly cut in with a bright smile. “Did you inform Ruth about this
gathering? I haven’t been able to contact her lately.”

“Of course I did. We’re all good friends, how could I leave her out?” She
ila nodded.

“That’s great. It’s been a while since I’ve last seen Ruth, I wonder how
she is doing?” The young man smiled in relief.

“Nigel I advise you to give up on Ruth. She’s not interested in you.” She
ila was very straightforward.

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Maybe one day, Ruth will be moved b
y my true feelings.” Nigel wasn’t perturbed at all.

“True feelings? Nigel you seem to have a new girlfriend every month. It’s
possible that you change girlfriends as frequently as someone changes cl
othes.” Claudia sneered.

“Claudia! Don’t talk nonsense, I’m a loyal person!” Nigel looked embarras
sed.

“Okay, okay! You’re loyal, you’re not a playboy.” Claudia didn’t bother t
o argue.

Her duty was to protect Sheila. She had no interest in the love affairs o
f these young men and women.

Just as they were talking, the door to the private room suddenly opened.

Ruth, who was dressed luxuriously, entered the room, followed closely by
Dustin.

“Ruth, you’re finally here! Please, have a seat!” Nigel was overjoyed whe
n he saw Ruth arrive. He quickly poured Ruth
a glass of juice, fawning over her.
“Dustin?” Sheila exclaimed and stood up suddenly..

Her overreaction took Claudia by surprise. Why was she so energetic all o
f a sudden?

Following her gaze, Claudia noticed Dustin standing there. She couldn’t h
elp furrowing her brows. Could it be
that Sheila liked him?

“Dustin, why are you here?” Sheila greeted him with joy, to the point of
ignoring Ruth’s presence.

“Ms. Murray?” Dustin was slightly surprised. What a coincidence! He didn’
t expect to meet her here.

“Sheila, do you two know each other?” Ruth stared at the both of them in
astonishment.

“I had fallen ill two days ago. It was Dustin who saved me!” Shella smile
d sweetly.
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“Is that so? As fate would have it, both of you have met again!” Ruth had
a meaningful smile on her face as
well.

“Yes, it must be destiny!” Sheila nodded energetically. She completely fo
rgot about being bored.

“Ruth, who is this guy? I haven’t seen him around before.” Nigel narrowed
his eyes and stared at Dustin with an unfriendly expression.

Two beautiful women were both fussing around Dustin and being so affectio
nate with him.
This made Nigel green with envy.

“Oh, I forgot to introduce him. This is my boyfriend, Dustin.” Ruth raise
d her chin proudly.
“Boyfriend?” Upon hearing this, Nigel’s face darkened,

As for Sheila, the happiness she had shown earlier was instantly replaced
by disappointment and sadness.

Who knew that Dustin had already been taken by her good friend?

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“Ruth, when did you get a boyfriend? Why wasn’t I informed?” Nigel’s face
turned ugly as he stared at Dustin

with hostility.

“Do I need to report to you when I have a boyfriend? You really think too
highly of yourself.” Ruth rolled her eyes. She had already rejected Nige
l multiple times, but he just wouldn’t give up and continued to pester he
r.

“I’m just worried that you might be deceived. There are a lot of con arti
sts these days who use their good looks to cheat people out of their weal
th.” Nigel said in a mocking tone.

“That’s not true! Dustin is not a con man!” Sheila quickly defended him.

When everyone fixed their gazes on her, Sheila realized that she had spok
en out of turn and immediately shut
her mouth.

“Ms. Murray, what’s with the sachet on your neck?” Dustin suddenly notice
d something unusual.
“Is there a problem?” Sheila picked up the sachet and examined it.
“Throw it away. It’s a little suspicious.” Dustin shook his head.

“Hey, what do you mean? This aromatic sachet can calm the mind and improv
e sleep. How suspicious can it be?” Claudia was displeased.
“I’m just telling the truth, Dustin replied calmly.

“If you’re not sure, then shut up and stop being a smart aleck!” Claudia
didn’t mince her words.
“Claudia!” Sheila pouted in annoyance.

“Alright, alright. It’s just a sachet. What’s there to argue about? Come
on, let’s sit down and enjoy ourselves.”

Ruth pulled Sheila to sit down beside her and started chattering away.
Dustin was left feeling a little left out.

Claudia glared at him and turned away in a huff. For some reason, she alw
ays felt uneasy around Dustin.
“Claudia, who is this guy anyway?” Nigel narrowed his eyes at Dustin.

“He’s nothing special, just a doctor from the countryside. If you really
want to know about him, he’s skilled in the use of obscure hidden weapons
,” Claudia said coldly.

“I thought he was some big shot. Turns out, he’s just a doctor. Hey, you
there! Don’t blame me for not warning you, you won’t fit in our circle. I
f you have some brains, you’ll leave on your own initiative!” Nigel sneer
ed with
disdain.

“That’s right, a burn like you doesn’t deserve to be Ruth’s boyfriend, le
t alone compete with Mr. Lincoln!”
Another girl dressed in yellow taunted Dustin.
“Oh, so what?” Dustin remained expressionless.
“So, you better have some self–
awareness. Don’t embarrass yourself. Do you see the Patek Philippe watch
on Mr. Lincoln’s wrist? You’ll never earn that much money in your lifetim
e!”
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“Oh, so what?”

“It seems like you still can’t comprehend Mr. Lincoln’s background. Let m
e educate you then. Mr. Lincoln’s family dabbles in real estate located w
ithin Millsburg, owning assets worth several billion
dollars. Their family’s network is spread throughout the marketplace and
the underworld.” The girl in yellow said arrogantly.
“Oh, so what?”

“Not only does Mr. Lincoln have a strong family background, but he’s also
extremely outstanding. He

graduated from Oxford University and earns millions of dollars every year
. Besides that, he has practiced martial arts since a young age. Due to h
is natural talents, he was invited to be a member of the Martial Arts

Association. He’s truly accomplished in both literature and martial arts!
”
“Oh, so what?”

“With Mr. Lincoln’s identity and abilities, he is in the spotlight wherev
er he goes. A loser like you can never
compare to him!”
“Oh, so what?”
“Hey, can’t you say anything else?”

“Oh, so what?” The girl in yellow rolled her eyes. Her face turned red wi
th anger and disgust. It was so damn
infuriating to talk to this guy!

“Punk, you’ve got a sharp tongue, but what good does it do? You will alwa
ys be inferior to me in every way. In

the face of my complete dominance, sweet talk and flattery will get you n
owhere!” Nigel sneered.
“Oh, so what?” Dustin retorted.
“You…” Nigel’s mouth twitched, feeling annoyed.

Damn it, why was this punk repeating the same sentence over and over agai
n?
Couldn’t they have a decent conversation?

Just as they were talking, they were interrupted by a commotion outside t
he door.

“Stop right there! This place has been booked for another event. Everyone
who is not involved, please leave-!”
“Surround them! Don’t let anyone escape!”

Amidst curdling screams and cries, the door to the private room burst ope
n.

A group of masked assassins dressed in black rushed in with an imposing a
ura. The bodyguards guarding the
door were all taken out.

“Who are you people? Who let you in? Get out!” The girl in yellow stood u
p angrily.
“F*ck you!” The assassins‘ leader slapped her and sent her flying.
“What arrogance! How
dare you have the audacity to stir up trouble here?” Nigel jumped up in a
rage.

“Our target is Sheila Murray. Anyone who is not involved, get out of here
!” The assassins‘ leader shouted.
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“What?” Claudia frowned, on high alert. Judging from their attire, these
assassins were most likely the same
ones who ambushed them a few days ago.

“Bastards, who do you think you are, demanding to hand Sheila over? If yo
u don’t want to die, get the hell out
of here!” Nigel’s gaze was ferocious.

“What, are you trying to save the damsel in distress?” The assassins‘ lea
der eyed Nigel carefully.
“So what if I do?” Nigel puffed out his chest.
“You foolish
idiot! Kill him!” The leader ordered his men without hesitation.
“Yes, sir!” The other assassins drew their swords and attacked Nigel.

“How dare you show off such petty tricks in front of me?” Nigel laughed c
oldly.

He rushed towards the assassins and gave them a roundhouse kick in the gu
ts. His attack was swift and

vicious. In a matter of seconds, he had defeated all of the assassins.
After finishing them off, he struck a confident pose.
“Oh my god! Mr. Lincoln is amazing!”

Everyone’s spirits were lifted upon seeing his victory. Some of the girls
couldn’t help but scream with
adoration on their faces.

“These punks are no match for me! Nigel turned around and flashed a hands
ome smile to his fans.

However, at the next second, a fist the size of a sandbag hit him square
in the face.

Nigel was caught by surprise. The attack caused him to become disoriented
and his nose to bleed profusely.

Nigel’s high spirits were short–lived.

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“You attacked out of turn!” Nigel held his bleeding nose and scowled at t
he assassins” leader.

Damn it, he didn’t even have a chance
to show off in front of Ruth! Where were his manners!

“It’s your fault for getting distracted in battle! Are you tired of livin
g?” The leader sneered.

“Scumbag, you are getting on my nerves! I’ll give you one last chance to
kneel and beg for mercy, otherwise. I will roundhouse kick you in the ars
e! Nigel glared at him viciously.

As he threatened, Nigel leaped into the air and did a somersault, looking
quite impressive.

“Arrogant fool!” The assassins‘ leader’s eyes were cold as he and his rem
aining men rushed toward Nigel at
once.
“Be careful, Mr. Lincoln!” The girls exclaimed in shock.

“Don’t overestimate yourself!” Nigel reared fearlessly as he took a step
back to perform his special move.

He spun around like a spinning top, attacking the assassins ferociously.

His kicks were merciless and deadly; anyone who got close to Nigel was kn
ocked down easily like dominoes. Even the assassins‘ leader could not wit
hstand Nigel’s attacks and was blown off his feet.
In just a minute, all the assassins were defeated.
For that moment, Nigel seemed unrivaled and invincible!
“Wow, Nigel is amazing!”
“Oh my goodness, his fighting technique is cut of this world!”

“As expected of Mr. Lincoln, he is truly a terrifying martial artist!TM
Looking at the number of assassins
were lying incapacitated on the ground, everyone started

complimenting Nigel. Their eyes were shining as they rained praise on the
ir hero.

“This victory is not worth mentioning. They are just small fries!” Nigel
stood with his hands behind his back, feigning nonchalance.

However, he couldn’t help but steal a glance at Ruth while he spoke, with
a haughty expression on his face.

“Mr. Lincoln, you were incredible! You make all of us feel safe just by h
aving you around! Any girl would be lucky to have you as a boyfriend!” Th
e girl in
yellow held her hands to her chest, looking up at Nigel with admiration.
“You’re flattering me.” Nigel smiled modestly.
“It’s only
natural for a man to protect a woman. I’m not like some coward who hides
at the back and relies on women for protection. That’s really pathetic!”
Nigel looked at Dustin intentionally to prove his point.

“Hey, you! Cidn’t you have a sharp tongue? Why are you not saying anythin
g now? Are you dumb?‘ The girl in yellow sneered, her face full of disdai
n.
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“If you ask me, someone here is all talk and no action. Most of the time,
he is as arrogant as a peacock.
However, when things go wrong, he is the first person to flee.”

“Ruth, now it’s obvious which choice is better, right? If it weren’t for
Mr. Lincoln, we wouldn’t have been able to
fight against these vicious people.”

“That’s right! When looking for a boyfriend, we should find a real man li
ke Mr. Lincoln! As for the guy next to you, you should forget about him,
What’s the use of having a cowardly and timid man around?”
At that moment, everyone was gossiping about the two of them.
Nigel proved his bravery and strength, while Dustin did nothing
like a coward. Comparing the two, it was clear who was better.

“Dustin, why didn’t you do anything just now?” Listening to the harsh com
ments of those around her, Ruth

couldn’t help but frown.

She knew that Dustin was skilled in martial arts, although not necessaril
y stronger than Nigel. However, dealing with a few petty assassins should
n’t be a problem.
“These small fries don’t interest me.” Dustin said nonchalantly.

“Small fries? You may be a coward, but your words are quite the opposite!
”

“Just admit that you are pathetic. How dare you find excuses for yourself
?”
“He only knows how to talk big, but he’s actually just a coward!”
“What a wimp, disgusting loser!”

Remaining silent would have been better for Dustin, as anything he said o
nly led to contempt.

“Punk, it’s obvious that you don’t have the guts nor the ability to fight
. Why pretend to be tough? If you kneel down and beg. I might teach you a
few moves so you won’t wet yourself from fear the next time.” Nigel.
sneered.

“If you’re so capable, then take down those two behind you first.” Dustin
pointed his chin to the door.

Nigel turned around in surprise and saw that there were indeed two more p
eople.

Both of them were bald, one dressed in green and the other in black. They
were muscular and burly men, with fierce eyes and bulging biceps.

“Oh! Who are these two men who don’t fear death?” Nigel smirked scornfull
y.
“Was it you who injured our men?” The bald man in green spoke first.

“Yes, it’s me. What are you going to do about it? What, do you want to ha
ve a laste of my roundhouse kick too?
Nigel replied arrogantly.
“Roundhouse kick? Heh, trash!” The green baldy sneered.

“Fool! How dare you look down on me? Today, I’ll let you witness my speci
al move, the Whirlwind Kick!” As Nigel spoke, he leaped into the air.

Whirling around, he kicked up a fierce tornado that looked very impressiv
e.
The girls around him were dazzled by his moves.
“Mr. Lincoln, go for it!”
“Take them down!”
Full of admiration, they cheered Nigel on.

Gathering his strength, Nigel smashed a powerful blow into the bald man’s
skull.
A muffled sound was heard.

However, the bald man in green was unscathed by the attack. He didn’t eve
n move a muscle, just slightly tilted his head.

On the other hand, Nigel’s bones were fractured, and his whole body went
numb.
“You-!” Nigel was stunned, his face full of disbelief.

Even when he attacked using his full power, he still couldn’t break his o
pponent’s defense. In contrast, his leg was shattered by the reaction for
ce.
What kind of monster was this that popped out of nowhere?

“Whirlwind Kick? Is that all?” The bald man in green sneered and grabbed
Nigel’s leg.
He flung Nigel up into the air, smashing into the ceiling.
After that, his body fell to the ground, flattened like a mere bug.

Before Nigel could get up, a deafening sound was heard as the bald man sl
ammed Nigel’s face deeper into the ground, causing the floor to crack.

Blood spurted out from his mouth and nose, and he couldn’t even scream in
agony. His body was severely injured, with countless fractures all over.

“You’re not even worth my time!” The bald man in green sneered with an ex
pression of disdain.

When they saw Nigel lying motionless on the ground, everyone was stunned.
Their eyes widened in shock.

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There was pin–drop silence in the private room.

At a loss for words, everyone was aghast at what had happened. No one exp
ected the twist of events.

Just a minute ago. Nigel was their hero, flaunting his strength and skill
s, but now he was lying helplessly on the ground like a dead dog.
How could this bald guy be so powerful?
“H–how dare you hurt me? Do you know who I am? I’m Nigel Lin—”

“Shut the hell up!” With a crack, the bald man stepped on Nigel’s leg and
broke it.
Nigel wailed in pain, with cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

“If you’ve got the nerve, tell me your names!” Nigel gritted his teeth, h
is eyes flashing with rage.

“Listen up! My name is Brent Garcia, and this is my brother, Wade Garcia!
” The bald man in green announced loudly.

“Brent Garcia, Wade Garcia? Could it be…are you guys the Four Scoundrels?
” Nigel’s pupils shrank in fear.
“The Four Scoundrels!” Everyone was shocked at the revelation.

The Four Scoundrels was a notorious group of merciless and vicious outlaw
s that terrorized the Southern
province.

These ruffians were infamous for their ruthlessness, and they would stop
at nothing to achieve their goals!

Wherever they went, destruction and calamity followed. Countless elites i
n the Southern province were terrified of the Four Scoundrels, living in
constant fear and anxiety.
After learning the identities of the two men, all the girls panicked.
“This is bad!” Claudia furrowed her brows.

The Four Scoundrels were all martial artists with incredible internal ene
rgy. Brent and Wade were said to be
even stronger than Thor.
It was already difficult enough to deal with one person.

Now, there were two of them at the same time, undoubtedly making things w
orse. If she were alone, she might
still have a chance to escape.
The problem was that she had to protect Sheila as well.

With her previous injuries, Claudia had no chance of winning if she had t
o go up against two villains
simultaneously.

“Brent! I’m warning you, everyone here Is of elite status. You’d better n
ot mess around!” Nigel shouted bravely.

“Who cares if we cause trouble? You’re nothing but a plece of shit!” Bren
t kicked Nigel forcefully, sending him
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flying into the crowd.
Amidst the screaming and chaos, Claudia suddenly sprang into action!

She drew her dagger and lunged like a cheetah toward Brent’s throat, hopi
ng to take out one of the two
opponents.
In a fair fight, she knew that she was no match for either of them.

By taking out one person, her chances of winning would significantly incr
ease!
Although it was a good plan, Brent was no fool.

As the dagger came at him, he quickly dodged aside and slammed his should
er into Claudia’s chest.

She grunted and staggered back, but before she could regain her footing,
Brent punched her again with tremendous force.

Desperately, Claudia lifted her arm to block the blow. There was a loud t
hud as Claudia was thrown back once
more.

Her arm hanging limply, she spat out a mouthful of blood. Her internal in
juries had opened up again.

“Ms. Doyle, if you were at full strength, you might be able to put up a f
ight with me for a few rounds. In this state, however, I suggest you surr
ender,” Brent sneered at her.

Claudia’s face darkened, and she rushed at nim again with her dagger.
After they exchanged blows for
a few rounds, Claudia was punched heavily in the stomach.
She fell to the ground, unable to stand on her feet.
“It’s over, it’s all over!”

“Even Mr. Lincoln and Ms. Doyle were defeated. Who else can stop them?”
“What should we do? I don’t want to diel”

Seeing Claudia defeated, the girls were on the verge of tears. Their last
glimmer of hope was now gone.

“Wade, take Ms. Murray away. I want to have some fun with the beautiful l
adies here first,” Brent said with a wicked grin.

“Listen up. all of you. If you don’t want to die, take off your clothes.
Otherwise, you’ll have to bear the consequences of inciting my anger!” As
soon as he spoke, all the girls turned pale with fear.
Were they going to be violated by this pervert?

“Ms. Murray, come with me.” Wade, the bald guy in black, stepped forward
and approached Sheila.

“Stop right there!” Suddenly, Ruth grabbed a fruit knile and stood in fro
nt of Sheila.
“I’m warning you, don’t come any closer, or Ill stab you!”

“Get lost!” Without saying another word, Wade swung his hand toward Ruth.

The energy gathered around Wade’s hand was strong enough to whip up a win
d around them.

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At the crucial moment, a hand suddenly reached out and grabbed Wade’s wri
st. Wade’s palm was frozen,
inches from Ruth’s face.

“You can bully the others, but you can’t touch these two,” Dustin said ca
lmly.

“How dare you meddle in other people’s business? You’re asking for it!” W
ade’s expression turned ugly, and he
raised his other fist to strike at Dustin’s head.

Dustin snorted lightly and made the first move. He punched Wade in the ch
est, his moves as quick as
lightning.

With a dull thud, an invisible beam of energy pierced through Wade’s back
, shattering a wine bottle several
feet away.
Wade shuddered and slumped to the ground, unconscious.
“Wade!” Brent’s face contorted with anger.

“How dare you hurt my brother? I’ll send you to hell!” He charged forward
like a wild bull and threw a punch directly at Dustin’s face.
Dustin caught his fist with one hand and squeezed it gently.
With a loud crack, the
bones in Brent’s fist shattered. Blood and flesh splattered everywhere.

Before he could register the pain. Dustin grabbed his collar and slammed
him hard against the wall like a sandbag, creating a gaping hole.

Brent hung helplessly on the wall, bleeding profusely and unable to move.

“I wanted to have a decent conversation with you guys, but you had to res
ort to violence.” Dustin patted the dirt off his clothes indifferently, a
s if defeating both of the bald guys was a trivial matter.

Everyone present was dumbfounded was stunned at Dustin’s nonchalance, inc
luding Sheila, Claudia, and
Nigel.
Dustin managed to defeat both of them with just two moves.

It was unthinkable that two of the invincible Four Scoundrels would be tr
ounced and beaten up by a thin, frail guy like Dustin.
Were they dreaming?

Was he the cowardly and useless guy they were making fun of before?

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“H–how was this possible?!” Nigel gasped, his mouth wide and his face
full of disbelief.

He finally witnessed how formidable the Four Scoundrels were in person. E
ither one of them could quickly

snuff him out.

It was perhaps fate that an expert like himself had been crippled by a do
ctor they looked down upon.
Such a thing was practically unheard of!

“How is this guy so powerful?” Claudia’s eyes widened in shock and bewild
erment.
Initially, she had
assumed that Dustin was an unsavory character who only knew how to resort
to using dirty tricks up his sleeve, so she hadn’t expected him to be so
skilled in martial arts.
He was miles better than her!

He wielded such strength at such a young age, too. She was frozen on the
spot once the revelation hit her that she was no longer a goddess among m
en.
“Dustin’s way too cool!” Sheila cheered as her eyes sparkled.
After exchanging glances with one another, the rest of the
girls also started looking at him in a different light.

Not used to everyone’s starstruck gazes on him, Dustin walked up to Brent
before asking. “Tell me, who sent
you here?”
“Today’s my day of reckoning anyway, so
kill me all you want!” Brent screamed through gritted teeth.

“It’s not like killing you guys will do me any good anyways. As long as y
ou’re willing to talk, I’ll let you all live to see another day.” Dustin
said.
“I’ll die either way if I reveal anything!” Brent replied solemnly.
“You’re referring to the spider
venom in your stomach, right?” Dustin asked with raised eyebrows. He then
pulled out a golden needle and stabbed it directly into Brent’s abdomen,
Immediately,
a bulge was seen on Brent’s abdomen. The bulge began moving violently as
if something inside him was fighting for their lives.
A few exhales later, the writhing stopped, and the bulge could no
longer be seen moving.

When Dustin pulled out the golden needle, it was now stained with a slive
r of blackish liquid.
“The venom is gone. You should be able to speak now,” Dustin said
flatly.
“H–
how did you do that?” Brent gasped, and his expression Immed lately turne
d into one that was fearful and
horrified.
That
was because the Four Scoundrels had actually been controlled by someone w
ho led them venom all this time. The mere thought of resistance could inf
lict pain that was worse than death on the host.
They had tried various ways
to get rid of the venom, but not only did none of them have the slightest
effect,
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they even aggravated the pain.

However, the person in front of him had gotten rid of the spider venom in
his body with a mere needle.
These kinds of miraculous means were simply unheard of!

“I’m skilled in the art of poisons and venom, so if you wish to regain yo
ur freedom, you need to be honest and
tell me everything.” Dustin stated indifferently.

After hesitating for a long while. Brent finally compromised, saying, “Fi
ne, I’ll tell you the truth, but you must
promise to spare the both of us,”
Which sensible human would choose death over life?
“Done.” Dustin nodded his head.
“To be honest with you, the person who ordered us to kidnap you was-
Before Brent could finish his
sentence, the doors to the room were forcefully kicked open.
Xavier rushed hastily
inside the room with a group of elite guards. He scanned the room and qui
ckly found
Brent.
“It’s the Four Scoundrels again! Prepare to die!” Without
waiting for the crowd to react. Xavier bashed Brent’s
skull in with his fists.
He was swift and brutal. Now, his hands were drenched in blood.
“Huh?” Dustin narrowed his eyes.
Did Xavier just kill him to silence him?

“Sheila! Claudia! Are you guys alright?” Right after killing Brent. Xavie
r immediately turned around and asked Sheila and Claudia while wiping the
blood off his hands.

“We’re fine. It was a good thing Dustin came to our aid just now.” Sheila
forced a smile.

“Dustin?” Xavier asked as he suddenly turned his head to look at the man.
“What are you doing here? Xavier asked with a condescending gaze.
“What a coincidence.” Dustin replied indifferently.

“What do you mean,
‘what a coincidence? You were there the last time Sheila got ambushed, an
d you’re here yet again, so how can this
be a coincidence?” Xavier scoffed, glaring down at Dustin.
“Your point exactly?” Dustin shot back.

“I suspect that you colluded with the Four Scoundrels to come up with a p
lan to get close to Shella!” Xavier
accused.
“I can assure you it’s not like that-
Sheila spoke up before being interrupted by Xavier again.

“Don’t be fooled, Sheila! We don’t know where this guy is from or what hi
s intentions are. Thus, he must be interrogated thoroughly for your safet
y. Apprehend this man for me at oncel”

At his command, the group of elite guards proceeded to cock their guns.
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“Stop! I was the one who brought Dustin here, so I can guarantee that he
isn’t a bad guy!” Ruth stepped
forward, attempting to mediate the situation.

“Whether he’s a bad guy or not, we’ll know once we catch him!” Xavier ret
orted.

“Hey, do you still have any sense left in that brain of yours? Can’t you
see that you’re being cruel by apprehending an innocent person?” Ruth was
getting annoyed with Xavier’s stubbornness.
“Who are you to talk sense to
me? Get lost!” Xavier screamed before lifting his hand to give Ruth a har
d slap across her face, causing her to stagger and fall to the ground.
Everyone could see five visible, bright red fingerprints on her face.

“Huh?” Dustin gasped as his expression sank. His eyes flashed with anger.

“Are you crazy, Xavier? Why did you hit my friend?!” Sheila scolded Xavie
r while helping Ruth up.

“I was thinking about your safety, Sheila. I refuse to spare anyone who a
cts even remotely suspicious! Even if I have to be a villain today, I’ll
make sure to get rid of every threat to you! Arrest that punk! Kill him o
n the spot if he dares to put up a fight!”
At Xavier’s order, all the elite guards attacked Dustin at once.

Dustin merely let out a cold snort and started gesturing with his hands.
“Phew! Phew! Phew!”

Golden needles shot out from his hands and accurately navigated their way
to the various acupuncture points on the bodies of the guards.

In no time at all all of the guards seemed to be bound by a spell of some
sort, as they stood frozen in place,
unable to move.

“Do you want to die?!” Xavier shrieked as a scowl appeared on his face. H
e then immediately fished out his gun and fired at Dustin’s chest.

However, with a mere flick of a finger, Dustin swiftly sent two needles f
lying into the air. One needle landed on
Xavier’s shoulder, and another landed on his neck.

His body instantly stiffened as his arms and legs became paralyzed, and t
his made it difficult for him to move
a bit.
“W–
what kind of sorcery is this?” Xavier cried, his face full of shock.

He was one of the top martial artists out there, so how could he be rende
red immobile by two tiny golden needles just like that?

“Not only are you not that skilled or powerful, you still have the audaci
ty to show up here and start hurling insults and beating the shit out of
people? Dustin asked with an icy stare as he slowly approached him.

“Rhys! You’d better let go of me if you know what’s good for you, if not,
I’ll make sure that you never leave here alive!” Xavier sneered fiercely
.

“You dare threaten me? This is for speaking out of turn!” Dustin scoffed
as he lifted a hand to slap Xavier’s face.
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He then gave him another slap. “This is for cursing me!”
After that, he gave
him a harsh third slap. “This is for your audacity to even lay a linger o
n a woman!”
The slapping continued non–
stop for a while. Dustin showed no mercy as he kept delivering blow after
blow

onto Xavier’s face. He delivered a slap after every sentence he uttered.
The atmosphere in the room became tenser and tenser by the second.

“And this is for your stupid F*cking face!” Dustin roared as he delivered
the most powerful slap he could
muster, smashing Xavier to the ground.

Everyone in the whole room became dead silent for a moment!

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Everyone in the room was flabbergasted as they stared at Xavier, who’d be
en mercilessly battered and bruised.

No one had expected Dustin to be so bold as to slap Xavier. Everyone knew
that the Horst family was among

the five most powerful families in the Southern province.
They were the top of the top! They were essentially untouchable!
As an immediate heir, he was the rising star of the Horst family.

So, no matter where he went, he’d have the stars laid out at his feet.

No one had ever dared to humiliate him in public like this, much less sla
p him like a maniac so many times.
Was this guy batshit crazy?
“Y–
you dare hit me?” Xavier asked rhetorically. The corners of his eyes star
ted twitching as he tried to put on a fierce expression.

“I’m not just going to beat you, I’m going to make sure you can never use
your hands ever
again!” Dustin snorted and proceeded to stomp on his wrist, breaking it.
“Argh!” Xavier wailed in pain as he broke out
in a cold sweat, his expression twisted.
It was a pity that he couldn’t even move a muscle at the moment.
“Stop! Have you lost your mind, Rhys? Do you have any idea who
Xavier is? How dare you hurt him?” Claudia
shouted angrily at Dustin.

“I don’t care who he is. Anyone who dares mess with me will get a beating
from me,” Dustin replied flatly.

“Didn’t he just slap you, Ruth? Come here and give him ten slaps for me!”

“Okay!” Ruth exclaimed and started adjusting her shirtsleeves before goin
g up to Xavier and slapping the shit
out of him.
“How dare you hit me! How F*cking dare you hit me! I’ll beat
your ass up!” Ruth cursed with gritted teeth while
venting her anger as she continued slapping him.

“Stop!” Claudia yelled in rage and immediately stepped in to put a stop t
o everything.
“Get lost!” Dustin sneered and slapped
her after, sending her flying into the air.
“Y–
you dare hit me too?” Claudia whimpered while covering her face as if she
were in disbelief.
“Don’t you think you deserve it? Dustin let out a snort.

“I saved your life on more than one occasion, and this is how you repay m
e? You didn’t say a word when Xavier framed me, and you also acted as if
nothing had happened when Ruth got slapped. So, why is it that you’re tur
ning against us after seeing Xavier get beaten up? Are all of
the families who practice martial arts always this vengeful? Dustin snapp
ed at Claudia.
“I-
“Claudia stuttered as her face turned bright red. She was stunned and spe
echless after being bombarded
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with a series of valid accusations.

This even caused Sheila to be at a loss for words, as she simply did not
know what she should do now. On one hand, there was the savior of her lif
e, and on the other, a long–time friend.
After getting caught up in the middle, she was at a loss for words.
“I’m done with him, Brother–in–
law!” Ruth announced after she finally came to a stop. Her hands had beco
me
numb from all the brutal slapping.

As for Xavier, his face had long since swollen enough to resemble a pig’s
head. He felt dizzy all over, as he
didn’t get any chance to catch his breath the whole time.

“I don’t care what you say. The fact that you laid a finger on Xavier mea
ns that you’re now an enemy of the Horst family. I’m afraid no one will b
e able to save your asses if you don’t state your case right now!” Claudi
a
shrieked.

Despite everything, the Doyle family had been friends with the Horst fami
ly for generations, so she couldn’t possibly stand up for mere outsiders
now.

“You want us to state our case, right? Fine, I’ll grant you your wish,” D
ustin said and suddenly turned to face

Sheila before continuing. “May I know if the sachet in front of your ches
t is a gift from Xavier, Miss Murray?”

“I–
I’m not sure. All I know is that Claudia gave it to me.” Sheila said with
her head lowered.
“What if I told you it was from Xavier?” Dustin continued to probe.

Claudia felt that she had nothing to hide, so she immediately shot back,
“Xavier had to beg an expert to

procure this sachet, and he had me deliver it to Sheila afterward. It was
said to aid in one’s sleep and nourish
the soul, so why are you finding fault in this?”

“It was said to aid in one’s sleep and nourish the soul? What a load of c
rap!” Dustin snickered before

snatching the sachet off her chest and throwing it into a glass of wine.

“Gurgle gurgle.” The sound of bubbles could be heard as the sachet sudden
ly started expanding in size, as if
hinting that there was something inside.
Immediately after, a thin, red–
colored snake slithered out of the sachet and began thrashing about wildl
y in
the wine.
“W–what is that?!“.
“It’s a snake! My goodness, it’s a snake!”

“How horrifying! How can there be a snake inside the sachet? What if it b
ites someone?”

A sea of horrified looks could be seen almost immediately from the crowd.
More and more started to murmur among themselves at the sight before the
m as their hearts raced with fear.

“How could this be?” Claudia gasped and didn’t know how to react to this.

“Do you know what this is, Miss Murray?” Dustin probed while pointing at
the small red snake.

Sheila remained frozen on the spot as she shook her head, still reeling f
rom her shock.

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“This is called a Serpent Love Charm and it can be used to confuse people
’s minds. Once the snake enters one’s body, the charm will slowly take ef
fect until the host completely falls head over heels for someone. The hos
t’s heart could even stop beating after that!” Dustin explained plainly.
“That was a “Serpent Love Charm“?”
Everyone in the room was stunned after they heard this.

Even Claudia started feeling a little uneasy after hearing that. She did
not expect that there would be a Serpent Love Charm inside the sachet.

“I’ve only heard stories about it before, but I didn’t know that such a t
hing even existed in our world!”

“Utterly ridiculous, right? To think that he put a Serpent Love Charm on
her so that he could manipulate her feelings toward him. How shameless!”
“So, Miss Doyle, do you still think that
this sachet can aid in one’s sleep and nourish their soul?” Dustin asked
sarcastically.
“Well-
..” Claudia frowned, and her gaze subconsciously shifted to Xavier. She c
ouldn’t believe what was happening in front of her right now.

“Stop listening to his nonsense!” Xavier spoke in defense immediately aft
er coming back to his senses.

“What the F*ck is a Serpent Love Charm? I’ve never heard of this in my li
fe! This sachet was gifted to me by someone else! I’m the victim too here
!”

“That’s right! Even if there was a Serpent Love Charm in the sachet, that
doesn’t prove that Xavier was the one who put it there. For all we know,
some bigshot could’ve set him up!” Claudia roared.

“Yeah! Xavier’s always been an upright and honest person, so he would nev
er stoop this low!” Nigel and the others also backed her up.

“Him? ‘Honest‘ and ‘upright‘? You’ve got to be kidding me!” Dustin snicke
red.

“The Serpent Love Charm only works if there is a pair of snakes, one fema
le, and one male snake. Now that the female snake has appeared, we’re onl
y missing the male snake. Since you all still don’t believe me,

allow me to show you!” With that, he waved one hand and sent two needles
flying toward the arca between Xavier’s chest and abdomen.

His body spasmed as a pained expression took over his face. Soon after, h
e spat out a dark, black liquid. And thrashing around inside the black li
quid was a thicker, reddish snake.

The crowd was dumbfounded the moment they witnessed this!

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“S–so that was a charm after all?”

Everyone at the scene was frozen in place as they stared at the red snake
that Xavier vomited.

One by one, their faces showed looks of disbelief. No one could’ve ever i
magined that the esteemed heir of the Horst family, who had a bright and
promising future ahead of him, had stooped this low just to court someone
.

“Xavier, I never thought you’d be like this!” Claudia yelled angrily in s
hock.

Who knew that she’d be the one who would be deceived by trusting him too
much in the end? She almost
became an accomplice in his schemes too!
“–” Xavier was at a loss for words as his face turned pale.

The truth was already laid bare for all to see, so even if he still insis
ted on denying it, his attempts would be
absolutely futile.

“Hmph. It’s a good thing Dustin has a good eye to see through your evil s
chemes. Otherwise, Sheila would’ve

fallen right into your trap!” Ruth spat, her expression full of contempt.

She hated cespicable and shameless men like him the most, the type who wa
s incapable of landing a girl for

himself, and yet insisted on using unorthodox methods to do so. Absolutel
y disgusting!

Sheila said nothing to all of this and merely looked at Xavier with disgu
st and a heightened sense of
awareness.

“Yeah, so what if I gave her the charm? The only reason I did that was be
cause I liked Sheila so much! I assure you that I’m the only person who’s
the best match for Sheila in the entirety of South City, so much so that
Uncle Caden already treats me like his son–in–
law! I only did this to expedite the marriage between both of our familie
s, so what’s so wrong with that?” Xavier roared, clearly irritated.

“Ugh, you’re such a hypocrite! It still doesn’t change the fact that you
had to stoop so low to get what you
want. You’re disgusting!” Ruth spat on the ground.

“What do you know? What I have is true love for Sheila, a love that can’t
be compared with anyone else!”
Xavier retorted angrily.

“True love? If it really was true love as you proclaimed, why’d you have
to kidnap Miss Murray in the first
place?” Dustin snorted.
“What the F*ck are you talking about, kid?” Xavier scowled.

“Miss Murray had been attacked twice, and your timing was right on the do
t, which meant that someone

secretly tipped you off. And as for the Serpent Love Charm and the Spider
Venom you put inside the Four

Scoundrel’s bodies, they both came from the same person. So, I’ve conclud
ed that you have close ties to the Four Scoundrels,” Dustin explained as
a matter of factly.

“What a load of bullshit!” Xavier yelled in response.

“If you really did nothing wrong as you claimed, then would there still b
e any need to kill the man off just now?

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