Ch. 81..90

Chapter 81 Now, he simply wanted to stay by Thea’s side and enjoy a leisurely life. “Mom, we can make plans for it next time. Didn’t David mention that he wanted to buy a car? So don’t we use the money to buy him the car first? Plus, if I want to open a clinic, I’ve saved a little over the years, which should be enough.” A bright smile broke out on David’s face, and he hurriedly persuaded, “Mom, James is right. Let’s get a new car first! A luxurious car! It has to be at least a million dollars to look good when we’re out in it!” Immediately, instead of trash, David started calling him James because the latter spoke out for him. James nodded. “Yep, I won’t be needing the money. By the way, Thea seems to be very interested in fashion design. Why don’t we start a clothing company instead of a clinic? The commercial city will be looking for foreign investments. I can rent an office building as the company headquarters for cheap through some connections.” “You’re spouting nonsense.

I heard that the commercial city aims to become a global financial center. The rent and tenancy agreement fees around that area are ridiculously expensive. Do you even know how much money is required to start a company? We don’t have any connections, nor do we have money. So how are we going to start a company?” Thea immediately grabbed James and interrupted. James smiled and reassured her, “As for money, I’ll figure something out. We can take out loans or even borrow. If it’s something you like, I want to support you. Do you remember the place I took you to last time, the House of Royals? To tell you the truth, the owner of the House of Royals is one of my military comrades. We fought alongside each other through life and death situations. However, he climbed the ranks faster and reached a really high rank while I remained a normal soldier. I could ask my friend for help so these concerns won’t be a problem.” “What? The owner of the House of Royals is your friend?” Gladys’ eyes widened. The House of Royals was the most luxurious villa in Cansington.

It spanned an area of 30 acres and was the very definition of extravagant. The identity of the House of Royals’ owner had always been a mystery. Rumors were that the place was not one where you could live even if you had money. “Yeah, he used to be my military comrade, but now he is settling some affairs abroad and had temporarily handed the House of Royals to me. Thea, I want to hold our wedding there and make you the happiest bride in the world.” James nodded. “Halia Alnight… Before Thea could finish speaking, Gladys laughed joyfully and interrupted her “Do it! Hold the wedding at House of Royals! You better hold it soon! How about on the old man’s birthday? I heard the old man is spending thirty million to rent the Cansington Hotel to celebrate his eightieth birthday We will hold the wedding on the same day in the most glamorous and grand location of Cansington, the House of Royals! We will make that egotistic old man ini Although the House of Royals was not James’ property, it would be very impressive to be able to hold their wedding there even if it was through connections, David could not suppress his doubt and asked, “You’re not joking, right, James? You’re talking about the House of Royals, which is 30 acres big, the most luxurious and extravagant place in Cansington? The grand villa rumored to be more than three billion dollars?” “Yeah. Thea has been there before. That’s the one I’m talking about right now,” James nodded and replied “Do you really have such connections, James? Who is your military comrade?” “I was a soldier in the Southern Plains, and there was another person who went with me. He is the Black Dragon of the Southern Plains, the commander of the million-soldier Black Dragon Army.

His existence is on par with the Blithe King. The Black Dragon is the owner of the House of Royals. The commander takes good care of me and even allowed me to reside in the House of Royals temporarily.” “Pfft. The Black Dragon?” David immediately lost his interest in the topic. He simply thought that it was a lie. Thea rolled her eyes and said, “You’re going overboard with your lies. How could you be in such a bad position if you really know the Black Dragon and he’s looking after you? You even had to ask me for cigarette money.” “Right? That’s not how you boast about yourself. Do you know what people outside are saying about you? They say you asked your senior to use his connections so you could borrow a car to pretend to be wealthy. The driver, your senior, and you will be in deep trouble when the car’s owner returns. Just wait. You’re going to be in for a beating.” Alyssa sneered. Gladys had also heard of the rumors. “James, is what they say about you true? Will you be punished by law when this man returns?” Gladys asked worriedly. James had nothing left to say. He claimed to be military comrades with the Black Dragon, but already no one believed him. It would be even more unbelievable if he announced that he was the Black Dragon. Since they would not believe him, it was best he kept it hidden for the time being “Mom, it’s not that serious. At most, I’ll have to write a self-reflection report. Besides, I’ve been a soldier for ten years and saved my boss’s life before. We’ve also got a solid friendship so borrowing his car isn’t really a big deal,” he scratched his head and explained. Gladys siched in relief and patted her chest. “That’s good. By the way, is it really possible to hold your wedding at the House of Royals? It wouldn’t cause any trouble, right?” “It’s absolutely possible! The House of Royals is the Black Dragon’s residence. He is abroad for some business right now and won’t be coming back anytime soon Plus, I really am acquainted with him We even went on a mission lovether about eight years ago. Even though it was a long time ago, lue is very loyal. He always agrees to his soldiers’ requests as long as they aren’t too overboard. You can ask around if you don’t believe me He has a reputation of valuing and taking good care of his soldiers,” James reassured them. Knock! Knock! Knock! Suddenly, the sound of knocking came from the door. Howard’s family showed up at the door with a new share transfer agreement.

Chapter 82 Ley had taken out 20% of the family shares and offered it to Benjamin’s family. He also ordered that Howard give up his position as the executive chairman and that Benjamin’s family must forgive him. Thea had to be invited back. Otherwise, Howard would be kicked out of the Callahans. Therefore, he prepared gifts and showed up at Thea’s house again. This time, not many people accompanied him. Only Howard’s direct family, Jolie, Tommy, and Megan came with him. All four of them held gifts in their hands. Howard gently knocked on the door. Thea’s family was chatting over dinner. “David, go open the door,” Gladys ordered. “Okay.” David put down his utensils and headed to open the door. Seeing that it was Howard’s family, he immediately welcomed them with a smile.

“Uncle, what brings you here? Please come on in.” David was highly disappointed that Gladys had refused to return to the Callahans. He was about to be unemployed and jobless. His family was going to starve without the support from the Callahans. invited them inside the house. “You could have come without bringing gifts! By the way, have you eaten? We’re having dinner right now. You should come and join us.” “Lyssa, what’re you waiting for? Hurry and prepare dishes for them!” David shouted as he led Howard’s family into the house. Benjamin stood up and greeted, “Howard, Jolie.” Gladys wore a serious expression and abruptly put down her utensils, glaring at Howard’s family who had entered the house. “What’re you doing here?” “Mom. How about you don’t say too much? Uncle has personally come to visit us. What is with your attitude?” David said in a timely manner. “Shut up!” Gladys shouted, Howard was not infuriated and said with a smile, “Benjamin, Gladys. I’ve come to apologize You know dad will be celebrating his eightieth birthday soon. Wouldn’t it be good for us family to get along harmoniously? Dad even said he will give Benjamin i wenty percent of our “Seriously?” David was thrilled. “Uncle, Auntie, don’t stand there and have a seat. James, what’re you doing? Get up and give your seat to them.” Alyssa’s expression brightened as she overheard them while preparing the utensils. She hurriedly entertained them. James prepared to get up. “Sit!” Gladys ordered. James immediately sat down again. “What’s wrong? You’re afraid that Celestial Group wouldn’t be willing to collaborate with Eternality without Thea? The old man kicked our family out of the Callahans in front of so many influential people. Twenty percent of the family shares? What’s the point in giving it to us and taking it back tomorrow?” Gladys glared at Howard’s family and said indifferently. 20% of the family shares was extremely tempting.

It was the equivalent of 100 million in assets. However, Gladys married into the Callahans for a decade and was extremely familiar with Lex’s character. So it was possible he would give it to them today and take it away when he got angry again someday. “Mom, stop it.” “Mom, it’s twenty percent of the shares! Even if you don’t want it, you should think about us! David and I will be having a baby soon. You have to at least think about your grandson!” Gladys’ attitude made David and Alyssa extremely anxious. “Thea, I’m sorry. I was at fault in the past. I shouldn’t have insulted you. I’m begging you to come back and resume your position as the executive chairman. There are a lot of company affairs waiting for you,” Tommy apologized. “You should just come back, Thea. Grandpa said that you could continue being the executive chairman of the group. Your monthly salary will be the same as before. Three hundred thousand!” Megan cajoled. Hearing them, Thea was also tempted. She eagerly wanted to go back to work instead of staying home wasting time. However, she remained silent after seeing Gladys’ expression. “We don’t need it! Gladys was firm with her decision. She never wanted to return to the Callahans just to be insulted. “Gladys, why do you have to be so stubborn? Why refuse money? It’s twenty percent of the farnily shares. The Callahans have plenty of business and are all profitable. Having twenty percent would be about a minimum of one million a month,” Jolie smiled and said. “Mom, quickly accept it!” David was about to cry from panic. equivalent to a luxury car every month!

Chapter 83 “Mom, I’m begging you. Don’t be angry with them, okay?” Alyssa pleaded. Her bags, dresses, and cosmetics depended on their family shares. Howard said with a smile, “Gladys, let’s let bygones be bygones. Dad is being very generous this time, giving twenty percent of the shares at once!” The shares slightly tempted Gladys. Twenty percent of shares was a lot of money. When the old man passed away, it was worth hundreds of millions in assets. “My useless husband, Benjamin, would never be able to make that much money even if he worked his whole life.’ However, she wanted to cry just thinking back on the treatment and suffering she had endured and Benjamin’s position in the Callahans. She recalled how the Callahans took the credit from James and even insulted their family yesterday.

She remembered how Lex expelled them from the Callahans in the morning. It made her furious. Since they had already decided not to return, they would keep it that way. They would just be ridiculed if they were to return there. Glayds was determined in her decision. She did not want money, and if they were going to be poor, so be it! At least they were free and did not have to live pleasing other people. “Go away,” she said firmly and pointed to the door. James lowered his head and continued eating beside her. He never expected Glayds to turn down 20% of the Callahans’ family shares. This was Gladys, who loved money and insisted that Thea divorce him for a richer son-in-law. The same one who knelt down in front of Belinda at the Gourmand entrance. “Auntie! Why can’t you appreciate what’s given?” Tommy was enraged. His grandfather came to visit them in person but was turned away. Now, his father was here to persuade them, and still, they rejected him. Tommy was already displeased that Lex gave them 20% of the family shares.

On top of that, Gladys’ attitude toward them made him increasingly upset. “Grandpa isn’t begging you to come back to the Callahans. It’s Thea he wants! She hasn’t said anything yet, so who are you to reject us?” “Thea is my daughter! I have the final say on whether she goes or stays! Now, are you going to get out or not?!” Gladys shouted, She stood up, took out a broom, and chased Howard’s family out the door with a loud bang, she slammed the door shut Outside the door. “Dad, did you see that? What kind of attitude is that? “Grandpa is already giving them twenty percent of the shares. What else do they want? Is it too little for them? They’re being so greedy.” Tommy and Mandy cursed angrily. “That’s enough. Let’s go back first,” Howard said calmly. Inside the house. Gladys was feeling a little regret after she had chased them away. The Callahans’ 20% shares were worth 100 million. “Mom, what’s the matter with you?” “Mom, it’s not that I want to complain but think about it. You’ve suffered so much in the Callahans over the years and endured so much pain. Our family deserves those shares! How could you refuse it? Even if you’re not thinking about yourself, at least think about my future!” David and Alyssa grumbled. “Alright, stop complaining about mom. Grandpa and Uncle have always looked down on our parents. Plus, I’ve only always embarrassed Mom and Dad. Mom finally managed to get back at them for once, so I agree with mom’s approach,” said Thea. Gladys glanced at Thea and said, “Thea’s right. Instead of going back to being insulted and poorly treated, I rather we prove ourselves with our own strength! Aren’t they having a grand birthday party? We’ll hold a wedding at the House of Royals and make that biased old man mad!” “Mom, don’t worry! I won’t ever make you embarrassed again in the future!” Thea vowed. James said with a smile, “Mom, I know you want a better life for the family and want to return, but you can’t let go of your pride. You don’t have to worry. The Callahans are scared that the Celestial Group will terminate the contract with Eternality, so they’ll definitely come back for Thea. As long as you firmly stand your ground, you’ll surely be able to get more from them.” Gladys still felt it was a missed opportunity and asked curiously, “I’ve shown them such attitude. Will they really come back again? Should I accept or refuse them if they come again?” “You call the shots. You decide whether to agree or to refuse,” James replied with a smile. “Mom, you have to accept if they come again! I’m begging you!” David knelt on the ground with a thurn “You incompetents. Look at James. Although he is poor, he has integrity. Look at yourselves, throwing your dignity out the window just for a little bit of money!” “Didn’t you do the same in the past?” David stood up and muttered “What did you say? I dare you to say it again!” Gladys stood up, and her voice raised to 80 decibels She tugged David’s ear and said furiously, “You’re growing bolder and bolder, aren’t you?” “Mom, calm down. David is also just thinking of everyone. What is our family going to eat without the Callahans?” Alyssa said promptly. “We aren’t going back even if we starve! Instead, why don’t you all find a job if you’ve got working hands and legs? I don’t believe we’ll die from starvation without them!” Gladys scolded them and was firm in her decision.

Chapter 84 David did not dare to say a word after being yelled at. His hatred toward James secretly brewed in his heart. ‘Mom wasn’t like this in the past. She would lower her head and beg the Callahans for the money. Now, she doesn’t bat an eye even with the money being sent right to her door. ‘Everything changed because of James,’ thought David. The visit from Howard’s family had completely ruined the family dinner. After dinner, the family sat on the sofa and watched the replay of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony while James cleaned the dishes in the kitchen. David approached Thea and whispered, “Thea, you have to persuade Mom. It’s all money. Do you know what twenty percent of the family shares means? On top of that, Grandpa is giving you back the position of executive chairman.

Do you know how much authority you’d have? Aren’t you aware of how much money our uncle took in secret as the executive chairman these past few years? Tommy doesn’t even work but drives a car worth more than a million dollars.” David was extremely jealous of Tommy. They were all from the Callahans, yet there was such a huge difference between them. Now was their chance to climb high, but his mom suddenly became dense and did not even want the money sent to their doorstep. Thea did not want the family relationship to be so cold. She knew her grandfather very well. He was just a little prideful and really wanted to lead the Callahans to the top, becoming a rich and powerful household. Over the years, everyone in the Callahans had worked toward achieving Lex’s goal. “I’ll talk to her.” “You must convince Mom!” “I’ll try my best.” Thea got up and sat beside Gladys. “Mom!” Gladys, who was focused on the ‘TV, turned around and looked at her. “Yeah? Is something the matter? “Mom, haven’t you always wanted to be able to raise your head proudly in front of your malden family.

This time will be a good opportunity Grandpa wants us to return to the family and will pive us plenty of shares. I’ll also be able to continue being the executive chairman. You’ll be able to tell your maiden family with your chin held high if I’m the executive chariah, right?” said’thed. Gladys sighed gently. “Urgh Thea, don’t you already know what kind of person your grandíather is? He is being generous now because he needs you. When you’re no longer valuable to him, he’ll get rid of you. He’ll take back the shares he’s giving to us sooner or later.” “It’s a matter of the future, and we can figure out something when the time comes,” Thea tried her best to persuade her. “Mom, I’m sorry I’ve been an embarrassment to you over the years. It’s because of me that you couldn’t raise your head in front of the Callahans and outsiders,” Thea choked up on her words “You shouldn’t blame yourself. Without you, your grandfather would not even look at your father. Your father is useless and didn’t fight for anything. It’s the reason his status in the family is so low. All the other family members are working in Eternality, buying cars and houses, while your dad had to get a mortgage for our house,” Gladys said with disappointment on her face. Benjamin was excellent in all aspects when he was in school. She never expected him to be so timid and honest. He was a manager, but he refused to get involved in embezzlement. “Mom, let’s go back.” James finished washing the dishes, and he overheard the conversation when he walked out of the kitchen. “You don’t have to be so anxious, Thea. The Callahans are begging you right now. Since Mom and Dad have always been disrespected in the family for all these years, this would be a good opportunity to take back what is rightfully yours.” “You talk too much, trash! I’m warning you, James. You shouldn’t be interrupting our family affairs!” David cursed and growled. Initially, David had a bit of goodwill toward James because he helped to persuade Gladys to buy him a car Now, he only had hatred toward him. James sat down, took out a cigarette, and lit it. He also handed one to Benjamin who was focused on watching TV “Dad, have a cigarette”

Chapter 85 Benjamin took it and glanced at Gladys. Then, he stood up and went to the balcony to smoke. James was also not really bothered. He took a deep puff and exhaled the smoke through his nose. “Since you want to fight for some benefits, you might as well get a little more. Trust me, Mom. When they come back again, you should directly ask for half of the Callahans’ shares. You can go back if they agree, and if they don’t, then you don’t go back,” James said indifferently “What…what kind of nonsense is that? Do you know how big the Callahans’ family business is? Do you even know how much fifty percent of the family shares is?” David rebuked. “James, don’t add on to the mess,” Thea scolded. Unexpectedly, Gladys straightened her back and agreed, “I think what James said makes perfect sense! They’ll have to give fifty percent to persuade me. After all, I don’t really care to go back. I’ll only consider if they’re going to offer fifty percent. That will ensure that we have the final say in the Callahans!” “Mom, that’s impossible. Grandpa will never agree to it.” “That’s right, Mom.

Twenty percent is more than enough. Think about it, that’s worth more than one million dollars per month. Plus, Thea will also be getting her salary. Our family will be able to afford a villa in less than a year!” Gladys was also shaken. James interrupted, “Mom, you should be firm in your decision. This is the best opportunity for you to raise your status to become the one to call the shots in the Callahans. You’ll never have a better chance if you miss it this time.” “Fifty percent? Will it be too much to ask for? Do you think the old man will agree?” Gladys asked doubtfully. “I’m sure you’re aware of the Celestial Group’s influence in Cansington. They’re just one of the subsidiaries of the Yates from the capital. The market value of the Celestial Group alone is a hundred billion, so you can imagine the collective market value of all the Yates’ businesses combined. “As for the Callahans, their total assets added up would only amount to about one billion dollars. Additionally, most of them are fixed assets. A contract with the Yates would guarantee a rapid increase of the Callahans’ assets.

Although Grandpa is stubborn, he isn’t stupid,” James explained James paused momentarily and continued, “The commercial city is a high-end commercial and financial center that is incredibly hard for a small business like the Callahans to enter, but grandpa is very proud To satisfy his ego, he dreams of making the Callahans a wealthy and powerful family capable of entering the commercial city. He won’t want to lose the chance to have the Yales as a backbone “Therefore, he needs Thea to go back to be in charge of the Callahans’ cooperation with the Celestial Group to ensure a long term partnership.” James analyzed the pros and cons one by one, making very reasonable arguments Everyone was convinced by his words. “So, as long as Thea continues to serve as the executive chairman of Eternality, the Callahans will have an increase in orders and assets. Grandpa will surely be able to do the maths.” Gladys immediately decided after hearing James’s analysis. “Alright! Then, we will ask for fifty percent! You’re the best son-in-law and our family’s savior! Our family would not be disrespected and have no status if Benjamin had brains like yours! James smiled lightly, whereas David threatened, “I hope your advice is useful, or else I won’t spare you if we lose the twenty percent!” After trying to intimidate James, David quickly turned to Gladys with a smile.

“Mom, seeing that we’re about to get fifty percent of family shares and will be rich very soon, what about the car? Gladys glared at David. David quickly turned to James and motioned for him to persuade Gladys. James smiled and said, “Mom, David is right. Our family does need a better car. You’ll be able to have your head high when you return to your parents’ house, right?” “Yeah, that does make sense. We’ll have to buy it then. Tomorrow it is!” Gladys said as she nodded. David glanced at James gratefully. ‘At least he is quite useful.’ James smiled faintly. Thea cared most about her family and prioritized her family’s opinion. Everything he did was to make the family a little more harmonious. He glanced at Thea and noticed a smile on her face that even she herself probably did not notice. It was a subconscious smile out of happiness. He was willing to do anything to make Thea happy.

Chapter 86 In just a few words, James had solved the internal conflicts within Thea’s family. At night. Thea’s room Thea was lying on her bed and turned to look at James, sleeping on the floor. Her heart palpitated as she thought of what had happened during the day. “James, is it cold on the floor?” “Huh? Oh, it’s alright,” James was deep in thought about the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge and Black Rose when he suddenly heard Thea’s voice and replied instinctively. “Then you can continue sleeping on the floor.” Thea turned around angrily. She initially wanted to let him join her in bed, but James was extremely dense. Oh… “Thea, I’m really cold.” James suddenly realized and pretended to tremble. However, Thea simply threw him a blanket. James knew that he missed a golden opportunity because he was not attentive. Still, he did not think too much about it since he appreciated what he had now. The night passed by silently. Thea’s family headed out early the next morning to purchase a new car with the two million from Thea. James did not go with them and chose to stay home to clean up. After the family left, James immediately dropped the broom and headed to Common Clinic.

Henry was back from the Southern Plains. The Southern Plains were close to the borders, and there were eighteen small countries. These countries were rich in ore resources. Thus, plenty of the people there were well-off. Henry was the deputy commander of the Black Dragon Army. He was only one position below the commander but above ten thousand soldiers, so it was easy for him to obtain money. After he returned to the Southern Plains, he spread the news that the Black Dragon needed some money. Soon, countless owners of gold mines, coal mines, diamond mines, and jadeite quarries personally delivered the money to him. There were hundreds of millions to billions of dollars being offered. Henry gathered enough money very soon and immediately returned to Cansington. James rode his little electric motorcycle and arrived at Common Clinic. Apart from Henry, there was also a woman with a sexy figure and attractive face that showed up wearing black leather pants. She was one of the main members of the grave robbers at the border of the Southern Plains.

Black Rose “James,” Henry greeted. “Commander…” Seeing James approach, Black Rose immediately knelt. “The Black Dragon doesn’t exist in Cansington. You don’t have to be so polite. Just call me James,” James waved his hands and said. “Understood, Com… James!” Black Rose replied as she stood up. Then, she stepped aside. “Henry, have you got the money?” James sat down and asked. “Of course! I shared the news that the mighty Black Dragon needed money, and those rich businessmen came to deliver the money to us personally,” Henry said with a smile. “Alright. Since we’ve accepted their money, don’t forget to instruct the others to take care of them. Go ahead and help them with anything that is within our power.” James nodded. “I’ve already relayed the order. What should I do next, James?” James fell deep in thought. He wanted to purchase the commercial city, but since he and Henry had special identities, it would not be easy for them to run the errand personally. He cast his gaze toward Black Rose. Black Rose’s body trembled, and she could not help but kneel when he glanced at her. “What are you doing?” James frowned. ‘You’re looking at me all weird, and now you’re asking me what I’m doing?’ Black Rose was taken aback and thought to herself. However, she did not dare to say it to him. “Commander, I’ll accept your punishment.” “Who said I’m going to punish you? Speak on your feet.” Black Rose stood up and lowered her head, not daring to say a word. “Black Rose, what’s your real name?” asked James.

Chapter 87 “My real name is Scarlett Brooks, Commander,” Black Rose replied honestly.

“Alright, Scarlett. I would like to purchase the cominercial city in Cansington. You’ll be in charge of it. Henry will assist you behind the scenes and prepare everything for you so you can purchase the place at the lowest price. All you will have to do is attract foreign investments and transform it into a top-tier financial center.”

“Understood!” Scarlett nodded, not daring to refuse his order.

“Henry.”

“I’m all ears, James.”

“Inform our men in the Southern Plains to investigate the ancient tomb of the Prince of Orchid Mountain and the mastermind who hired the Black Rose Gang to raid the tomb. Also, find out the identity of the murderer who stole the treasure and whether it was a Black Rose gang member or someone else,” James instructed.

Henry nodded and walked out. Taking out his phone, he called the Southern Plains Headquarters and ordered them to use all available connections to investigate.

James looked at Scarlett again. She had her head lowered, and her body trembled slightly.

“Sit, don’t be so restrained.” He pointed at a chair.

“L…I don’t dare to.” Scarlett was scared to the point of tears.

The man before her was the Black Dragon that swept 18 countries at the borders and commanded the million-soldier Black Dragon Army.

She did not dare to sit in front of him.

“I already told you. The Black Dragon doesn’t exist in Cansington. I’m only James here.”

“Okay, Ja…James.”

Scarlett parted her trembling lips and uttered his name.

Then, she sat down

Tell me what happened at the ancient tomb,” James inquired.

“Okay,” Scarlett nodded and explained.

About three months ago, they received an employment payment and a map to rob an ancient tornb. After that, they spent a month researching before finally entering the ancient tomb.

They went through a series of traps and arrived at the depths of the ancient tomb.

Inside a crystal coffin, they found an ancient box with a key

Suddenly, all their electronic equipment malfunctioned, and their flashlights failed.

Soon, screams could be heard in the dark

She was the closest to the ancient box and saw a figure approaching the crystal coffin. Panicking, she quickly picked up the box, but it was snatched from her. She managed to pull

out the key inside the box.

Shortly after retrieving the key, she was shot.

She had no time to think and quickly escaped the ancient tomb with the key.

Even since it happened, she had been trying to track down the person who snatched the ancient box

She found some clues and traced them to Cansington.

“I don’t know who this murderer is, but he was extremely strong. I would have definitely died in the ancient tomb if it weren’t for my nimble and quick reflexes.

James listened carefully and tried to analyze the truth of her words.

Henry walked in after passing on the order to the Southern Plains Headquarters and heard Scarlett’s story about what happened in the ancient tomb.

James glanced at Henry. Henry had been with James for many years and immediately understood his intentions. He pulled out his gun and aimed it at the back of Scarlett’s head.

Scarlett’s legs turned to rubber with fear and she instantly knelt with her smooth forehead on the ground. Her body trembled, and she begged for mercy, “I….I don’t know how I’ve angered the commander, but please spare my life!”

James glanced at her and said indifferently, “Are there any lies in your story?” “There is no falsehood, Commander!”

James waved his hands, and Henry quickly put away his gun. “Okay, you can get up. Since you’ve come to me for protection, you can work for me with peace of mind. Remember, this is Cansington. There is no Black Dragon or Black Rose here. I’m James, and you’re Scarlett. As for your identity, we’ll have to make it a little more exaggerated. After all, how would an ordinary person be able to buy the commercial city?”

After James gave instructions, he got up and left.

Scarlett finally sighed in relief after seeing him leave.

Her smooth forehead was bruised and bleeding, while beads of sweat covered her pale face.

Henry smiled and said, “You don’t have to be so nervous. James isn’t as scary as the rumors make him out to be. In fact, he treats his subordinates very well. As long as you work for him honestly and don’t betray him, you’ll be fine. However, if you do betray him, the consequences will be…”

“I understand, I understand!” Scarlett nodded vigorously.

“Let’s go complete the task he had ordered! We’ll have to purchase the trade center as soon as possible!

Chapter 88

James left Common Clinic.

He still had more work to do.

There were two reasons for his return to Cansington: to repay kindness and take revenge.

Although the Xaviers, one of the Great Four, had been abolished and the heads of the other three families were dead, there were far more people at the Cadens’ home back then than

them.

Many important family members within the Great Four were present! Everyone that was at the Cadens’ villa had to perish!

The Frasiers!

They were one of the Great Four households in Cansington with countless family businesses and assets worth tens of billions.

The Frasiers’ family villa was luxurious and grand. However, the Frasiers’ villa was not as lively and jolly as it used to be in the past. In the hall of the villa, there was a coffin surrounded by all three generations of the Frasiers kneeling on the ground with a priest.

Some families who had a good relationship with the Cadens had also attended the funeral of the head of the Frasiers, Yves.

Meanwhile, in the hall of the second floor of the villa.

A lot of people were gathered.

The person in front was Yves’ eldest son, Melvin Frasier.

Upon Yves’ death, his eldest son, Melvin, inherited the position as the head of the family.

Apart from Melvin, there were several other sons and daughters of Yves. Gathered together, they discussed some matters regarding the burial of Yves.

Suddenly, a young man dressed in funeral clothing shouted anxiously, “Dad! We have a problem! A very, very big problem…” Melvin stood up abruptly and scolded, “What’s with your etiquette? Why’re you in such a

panic?”

“Dad, no, no, hurry and look over there…” Melvin’s son pointed to the staircase.

Everyone wred around

Thump!

Many of them immediately fell to the ground in fear.

A figure walked through the door

The man was dressed in a black coat and wore a ghost mask on his face.

‘Isn’t this the person that killed Warren and Trent Xavier?

‘What’s going on? Wasn’t the murderer shot? Why did he show up here?!

James approached them, and the family stood up and instinctively stepped back

“Those who were at the Cadens’ villa, those who persecuted the Cadens and set fire to the Cadens’ villa ten years ago…go to the Cadens’ family cemetery and kneel for ten whole days. Then, use your death to repent for your sins so that the rest of the Frasier family will be spared,” James sat on the sofa, looked at the Frasiers, and said indifferently.

After relaying the message, James stood up and left under the terrified gazes. Reaching the door, he stopped again. Everyone trembled in fear when his footsteps halted.

“Don’t forget. Ten whole days starting tomorrow morning. You’re not allowed to get up. No one in the Frasier family will be spared if you disobey my orders.”

James’ voice was like a bolt of thunder that echoed in the ears of the Fraiser family members, instilling fear in them.

It was not until James exited that the Frasiers reacted to what had happened.

Melvin lost all his strength and fell onto the sofa.

His face went pale, and he muttered, “I should’ve known! I should’ve known that the person who killed Warren and Trent was the person Thea rescued from the fire at the Cadens’ villa ten years ago. Who is he? Trent had even threatened Thea to find out his identity but to no avail. In the end, Trent…” 1

Melvin thought of Trent’s identity.

He was the deputy general of the Western Border, a subordinate of the Blithe King.

The Western Border Patrol had already shot the ghost-masked man. “How is it possible for him to show up again?

Who is he?

“The last remnant of the Cadens. Could Thea’s husband, James, be the one she rescued ten years ago?’ Melvin recalled that ten years ago, Nicholas had a son also named James. ‘Impossible!’ Melvin shook his head and denied the idea. “Thea’s current husband is a retired soldier with no money and power.’ “Dad, what do we do?”

Chapter 89 “Dad, what happened ten years ago? Are the Great Four related to the fire that engulfed the Cadens’ family ten years ago?

The Frasier family members cried out.

This guy was a grim reaper.

He said that he was not going to spare anyone. Did that mean he was going to kill all of the Frasiers?

After relaying the message to the Frasiers, James paid a visit to the Wilsons and Zimmermans.

It was the same message. He wanted the culprits at the Cadens’ villa who caused the death of thirty-eight members of the Caden family to kneel in front of the Cadens’cemetery for ten days and redeem themselves with their deaths.

Otherwise, no one in their family would be spared.

The Xavier family of the Great Four had already perished, and the heads of the other three families were also dead.

However, this was just the beginning,

The three families panicked.

The main members of the three households immediately gathered and sought Rowena to discuss countermeasures since she was the mastermind behind the incident.

City Hospital, Rowena’s ward.

She sustained severe injuries after taking a beating from James. There were several cuts on her face, and she was still hospitalized. Suddenly, the door of her ward opened, and James walked inside.

Seeing James, Rowena rolled out of bed in fear. She hurriedly stood up and knelt on the ground. “C-Commander…”

James locked the door and approached her. Then, he sat on a chair and looked at Rowena, who was shivering as she knelt on the ground.

“Rowena, tell the remaining Xavier family members who were involved in the scheme against the Cadens to kneel at our family cemetery for ten full days. They can redeem themselves with their lives, and I’ll leave the others alone. Otherwise, none of the Xaviers will be spared. You won’t have to go. I’m giving you one month to find out the whereabouts of Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge.”

“Commander, please forgive the Xaviers! 1 admit it was my fault! I made a grave mistake! Please let me use my life to repent for my sins! Please, could you spare my family?”

Facing the powerful Black Dragon, Rowena did not have any anger and simply begged for mercy,

“Twenty four people,

“I remember very clearly. Apart from the deceased Warren, Trent, the head of the Frasiers, the

head of Wilsons, and the head of Zimmermans, nineteen people are left. Excluding you, there are eighteen. These eighteen people better kneel for ten days and redeem themselves for this matter to be over. Otherwise…” James said indifferently.

He stood up, turned around, and walked away.

“I won’t spare even one.

“So, do as I say.

“The Black Dragon will keep his word. After these eighteen people kneel and redeem themselves, this matter will be over,” James said as he left through the door.

Rowena knelt on the ground, and tears streamed down her face.

She regretted everything.

She believed that with James’ current power, he would follow through with his words and spare no one if she did not do as he said.

Although she had already instructed the Xaviers to evacuate Cansington in advance, they were restricted from traveling.

They could not leave by any means regardless of traveling by land, sea, or air. They were trapped in Cansington.

Losing all her energy, she sat on her hospital bed and sobbed.

Soon, the heads of the remaining three families of the Great Four showed up at her ward door.

“Rowena, a survivor of the Cadens has come back for revenge! It’s the person who killed

Trent. The ghost-masked man that the Blithe King shot was fake. Your brother is a subordinate of the Blithe King, so hurry and contact the Blithe King for help!”

“Yeah, he asked us to kneel at the Cadens’cemetery for ten days and take our lives to repent for our sins!”

“Rowena, we’re all counting on you. The Xaviers are the only ones with a connection to the Blithe King.”

The heads of the three households spoke out one after another.

Rowena raised her head, looked at the few people before her, and said with all the strength she had left. Do as he says. A dozen members of the Great Four should die than for the entire Great Four to perish.”

Her calm words stirred a storm in the room. “What?” The three heads were completely dumbfounded.

“Don’t you understand yet? My fourth brother was a confidant under the Blithe king. He was the deputy comminander, and his military rank was one star. Yel even with his death, the Blithe King didn’t even bother to do anything and helped suppress the incident. Don’t you understand how terrifying the last survivor of the Cadens is?”

The three were immediately stunned.

Was he more terrifying than the Blithe king?

The Blithe king was one of the Five Commanders, ranked the highest in the pyramid of power.

Who could be more terrifying than the Blithe King? The three of them were puzzled and could not figure out who was the survivor of the Cadens.

Rowena ignored them, took out her phone, and called her brother, Hector.

“Hector, bring everyone who was at the Cadens’ villa back then and kneel in front of the Cadens Cemetery for ten full days. Otherwise, none of the Xaviers will be spared.”

Chapter 90 The people involved in the Cadens’ perish were core members of the Great Four, and ordinary family members had no access to such secrets.

After the Cadens were destroyed, the Great Four never mentioned the incident.

However, some rumors spread outside.

Some people claimed that Nicholas took his life out of guilt. He ignited the fire in the Cadens’ villa and attempted to redeem the sins that he had cominitted with the flames.

Some people also said that the Cadens had offended someone of authority and therefore were destroyed

No one knew the truth.

However, James issued them a death notice.

Kneel for ten days and pay with their lives.

How was it possible?

These people were filthy rich with hundreds of inillions of assets and enjoyed inexhaustible wealth. It was already impossible for them to kneel for ten days, let alone take their own lives.

The representatives of the families left Rowena’s ward one after another.

Hector, Warren’s eldest son and Rowena’s eldest brother, hurried to the hospital.

“Rowena, what’s the meaning of this? What’s with the kneeling for ten days and taking our lives?” Hector was flustered.

“Hector, don’t ask. Just do as I say. Get all our brothers, second uncle, and fourth uncle to repent. A few should sacrifice instead of hundreds of Xaviers.”

Rowena burst into tears.

She deeply regretted her actions!

Everything was because of her brother, Trent.

She would have never approached Nicholas and married him, nor would she have broken up the Cadens just to get the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge if not for Trent.

As for the whereabouts of Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge, she had no idea.

The only person that knew the painting’s whereabouts was Trent, but he was already dead. “Rowena, what are you afraid of? Who is the survivor of the Cadens? Does he really have such immense power?” Hector asked repeatedly Kneel at the Cadens’ Cemetery for ten days and then kill himself?

That was absolutely impossible!

No one would agree to such a condition! Rowena burst into tears. “Sob…I can’t tell you anything. The more I say, the quicker the Xaviers will perish. There are so many Xavier family members. I don’t want them to die

because of me talking too much.”

Hector wore a serious expression. He knew his sister’s personality very well. She had endured so many tough situations throughout the years and had never been terrified of anything before.

How scary was this man?

“Rowena, let’s go ask the Blithe king for help. Trent was one of his confidants. Now that he is dead, the Blithe king will surely protect us for our brother’s sake.”

“It’s useless. It’s really useless. The Blithe King would have taken action long ago if he wanted to help. Have you not realized that the person trying to destroy our family is an existence that even the Blithe King is cautious of?” Rowena cried out.

Boom!

Rowena’s words echoed in Hector’s head like thunder.

He took several steps backward, and his face went pale. His heart palpitated, and he gasped for breath.

“Impossible! That’s outrageous! The Blithe King is the commander of the Western border. He’s one of the Five Commanders. How is it possible for this person to be more terrifying than the Blithe King?” he exclaimed.

Rowena shed tears and said weakly, “I’ve already said what I can. Whether to do it or not is up to you. I can’t even protect myself now and can no longer protect the Xaviers.” Meanwhile, the head of the other three families of the Great Four gathered together.

Melvin, the head of the Frasiers, asked with a gloomy expression, “What do you think Rowena is so afraid of? The Xaviers have deep connections with the Blithe King since Trent was his confidant. So, why is she so scared?”

Kelvin Wilson said indifferently, “I don’t believe his bluff! This survivor of the Cadens couldn’t possibly kill all the hundreds of people in the Wilsons!”

The current head of the Zimmermans, Drake Zimmerman, agreed. “There’s nothing to be scared of. I’ve got a good relationship with Jerald of the underworld. He has thousands of men under him. I can pay him some money to guard the Zimmermans for a while.” It was too much to ask them to kneel at the Cadens’ cemetery for ten days and then redeem themselves with their lives.

Now that the previous heads of the families were dead, it was their turn to call the shots. They had billions of assets in their pockets, so it was impossible for them to throw away their pride and kneel in front of a cemetery, let alone take their own lives to repent, The three of them discussed countermeasures to protect themselves. Alter deliberation, they decided to fight back. The three contacted people from the underground world one after another and spent a fortune employing them to guard their families. They were confident that when the survivor of the Cadens showed up, he would not be able to leave their houses alive