No.1 Supreme Warrior by Moneto

Chapter 601
“Who dares lay a hand upon our young master? Does he have a death wish?”

It was another middle-aged man who spoke. His body was jacked with muscles, and he looked very sturdy from a glance.

“I know. He’s got a death wish! F*ck. There’s no need to be afraid of some so-called powerhouse from Eastfield!”

Another elder also spoke up, extremely furious, “We need to investigate the issue and find the culprit behind our young master’s death. We must kill him!”

Drag shook his head. “I think we should all just leave under the cover of the night. It’s not safe for us here any longer!”

“Why? Master, we’ve got plenty of villas and factories here, and our company’s here, too. Are you saying that you don’t want them any longer?”

One of the men wore a perplexed expression, unable to comprehend why his master would make such a decision.

“Quil was likely to have been with Marshal Zain. If Quil’s dead, and so are his bodyguards, Marshal Zain would’ve called me!”

Drag released a sigh. “But the Marshal hasn’t called, which means that he’s probably dead, too. We’ve provoked someone who shouldn’t have been provoked now. Eastfield is small, but don’t forget that plenty of war veterans have returned to the city, and there are plenty of Majors and Kings of War there. They even have a Goddess of War among them!”

“So, what you’re trying to say is that we’ve probably provoked a powerful veteran, sir? And it’s highly likely that they’re a King or God of War?”

One of the elders surmised after he thought about the matter in silence.

Drag nodded his head. “Quil had said that jackie was the one who leaked the secret to the Gods of War, and they had only killed my brother, Magnus, in a fit of rage. I suspect that they caused some trouble for jackie which then happened to attract the attention of the Gods of War. If that were the case, it’d been extremely unfortunate!”

At this moment, a frightening explosion resounded from outside. The terrifying cacophony of a fight immediately followed.

A bodyguard of the Xenos family immediately rushed in. “Bad news, sir. Someone’s ambushing our place. He’s in the mood for slaughter—and he’s very strong. I think he’s the famous King of War, Skylar Celestino!”

Drag instantly plopped onto his seat when he heard that, fearful. “We’re screwed. We’re completely, absolutely, screwed. Skylar is an eight-star King of War, an experienced fighter. No one in Sky City can hope to match his fighting prowess—what more someone from the Xenos family!”

“Ah. We’re too late. We probably would’ve survived if we’d left just a little earlier!”

An elder sighed.

It was too late now. The King of War was already there, ready for blood.

Three resounding crashes echoed consecutively, and three of the Xenos family’s fighters were thrown into the room. They lay on the ground, breathless.

“My apologies for the intrusion, but your young master offended someone who even I dare not offend. All the Xenos family can do now is to blame their unlucky stars!”

Skylar’s eyes were icy cold. He stood there, an immovable mountain of pure strength.

Chapter 602
It did not even take an hour for a single man to obliterate the powerful Xenos family of Sky City.

The powerhouses in Sky City were all extremely shocked when they learned about what had happened. This was the strength of a King of War—the terror of an eight-star King of War. Such power was far beyond the likes of normal powerhouses.

As to how the Xenos family provoked such a King of War, no one had the answer. They only knew that the young master of the Xenos family had stirred some trouble in Eastfield, thus, provoking this frightening enemy.

…

“Dad, Mom, we haven’t gone for a picnic in such a long time. Why don’t we take jackie, Selena, and Kylie to the countryside for a picnic tomorrow? How about that?”

Over the dining table, Xena suggested after she thought about it.

“Sure. I happen to be free tomorrow, and it’s been a long time since I’ve gone out with Kylie. Since tomorrow’s a Saturday, let’s go!” Selena said, smiling when she heard about the idea.

“Alright. Now that we’re rich, we can just drive away whenever we want to relax, and buy some stuff for a riverside barbecue!”

Ben chuckled. He could not help himself from shooting a glance at Xena beside him. “Who knew you’d learn to enjoy life more and more!”

“Why not? I was thinking we should all go out and have fun together!” Xena smiled.

When Xena and Selena had returned earlier, they did not catch sight of the ten beautiful bodyguards.

Who knew that at this moment, all ten bodyguards were wearing white sneakers and denim shorts, revealing their long, sexy legs. They wore loose-fitting T-shirts, giving off a seductive yet relaxed aura.

“Master, take a look. How are the working clothes we chose?”

The ten beauties filed into a single line after they came in. Elaine stepped forward and posed the question to jackie, grinning.

The beauties were all garbed in such uniformed dressing—it had to be said that it looked very easy on the eyes. Besides, each of them was full of life and vibrancy from a glance.

“You–you look great!”

Ben frowned after he observing them. “These are the bodyguards of the Taylor family? These are our bodyguards? Why didn’t I see them in the afternoon?”

One of the bodyguards immediately stepped forward. “Are you Young Master Ben? We rested for a while in the afternoon before we went to get some clothes,” she explained. “We’ve just arrived home, so we decided to try on our clothes for everyone to see. Are you satisfied with this?”

“Young Master Ben?”

Elation sparked in Ben’s heart when he heard that. That was right. He was a Taylor as well, and he was a young master of the family. He should have been living the life of an affluent young master from the start.

Unfortunately, five years ago, he had been kicked out of the Taylor family when he was still young because of the affair between his sister and jackie. It made him a laughingstock—trash of society who everyone sneered and looked down upon—a useless scum who only knew how to play video games.

When he was younger, the children of other affluent families who had been his playmates had all abandoned him eventually.

Being addressed so respectfully again caused a swirl of emotions to stir within his heart.

That was right. He was Young Master Ben from the very start. Finally, he was getting the respect he deserved!

“What’s wrong, Young Master Ben? What happened?” The bodyguard asked, puzzled.

Chapter 603
“It’s nothing!” Ben smiled awkwardly and continued eating.

“You look good!” jackie also smiled. “But those words on your chests, ‘the Bodyguards of the Taylor Family’, that’s too attention-grabbing. It’s like you’re trying to tell everyone that the Taylor family has bodyguards!”

“Does it matter? We’re rich now. Isn’t it normal to hire bodyguards?”

Fiona grinned. “We’ll be going to the countryside for a picnic tomorrow, but since jackie is coming with us, you all won’t have to come along. You’ll only have to follow us if Xena and I go out shopping in the afternoon! Just two of you will do. It’ll be too striking if too many of you were to come!”

“Yes, ma’am. Then we’ll take our leave and patrol the area!”

Elaine smiled and brought her bodyguards out.

“Yay! We’re going out tomorrow!” Kylie was extremely elated, her gaze filled with anticipation.

After dinner, Kylie returned to her room to rest.

Meanwhile, jackie and Selena took a shower and laid on their bed.

“We can’t let Kylie know what happened this morning. She’d be worried!” Selena spoke after thinking about it.

jackie nodded. “Agreed. I never thought Quil would be so bold. Never mind that he lashed out against me, he even hired people to kidnap you and Xena—and even Mother!”

A frown formed between Selena’s brows. “Now, Quil is dead. I did some digging of my own and found out that there are two Xenos families in Sky City, and they’re both pretty strong. We don’t know which family he belongs to, but it doesn’t matter. They’ll probably come to you for revenge once they find out that you killed Quil!”

After she said that, Selena thought about it for a while before she added, “Dear, did you hire so many bodyguards because you were worried about this?”

jackie looked at her picture-perfect face before him. “I hired them because I’m worried about you and your mother’s safety the next time you go out. Besides, we’re rich now. It’s normal to hire bodyguards!”

Here, he paused for a bit before continuing nonchalantly, “As for the Xenos family, don’t worry about that. It won’t be easy for them to find out the truth since I took no prisoners. Besides, there’s always a solution to a problem. If we really can’t avoid conflict, I’m pretty good friends with the Goddess of War—we can go to her for help!”

Selena’s anxiety finally eased after she heard what her husband said. She bobbed her head. “By the way, Xena’s really weird. She’s never initiated a family outing before, and even if she did, it’d usually just be her and Ben. Why would she think of including us in her plans this time?”

jackie’s brows furrowed. “You also thought it was strange, dear? I thought so, too. Seems like Xena did a one-eighty flip. Perhaps she’s in a good mood today because I gave her one million dollars?”

Selena’s expression darkened when she heard that. “She’s definitely seeing a man on the side while using my brother as a cover,” she said, vexed. “Didn’t we say that we’d find that man and break my brother’s heart once we had evidence? Why did you go and give her money instead?”

After she said that, she rolled her eyes at jackie. “Don’t tell me that you gave her money because she’s good-looking?”

“Her?”

jackie did not know whether to laugh or cry. “Not only is she unattractive compared to you, but she’s also unattractive even compared to Sharon. Why would I give her money because she’s good-looking? It’s like this…”

Selena’s anger only abated after she listened to jackie’s explanation. “So you’re trying to get her to lower her guard and reveal her true colors later on!”

jackie nodded. “But I still don’t get why she suddenly asked us all to go out!”

Chapter 604
“I know. I really don’t understand. Is it because you saved her and gave her a million dollars, or has she really had a change of heart?” Selena speculated for a moment.

“A change of heart?” jackie flashed a frosty smile. “A leopardess like this can never change her spots. She’s extremely greedy—even greedier than your mother. There’s a possibility that she’s got some devious scheme in the works for tomorrow!”

“No way. We’re going out and she’s scheming?”

Selena smiled and lay down after turning the lights off. “Let’s go to sleep!”

jackie hugged her from behind. “Dear, we were interrupted by Kylie last night, but she’s asleep in her room now. Should we…”

“Seriously? Why are you always thinking of such perverted things, you b*stard!”

Panic suddenly gripped Selena’s chest. There was a hint of coyness in her tone.

jackie was delighted when he sensed that coyness. He decided to continue with the game.

He flipped Selena over and pressed his mouth against hers.

“Mmph!”

Selena was extremely nervous, but she wrapped her slim, tapered hands around jackie anyway. The two became one.

The next morning, Selena stretched her body after she woke up. Her face was slightly flushed, and her skin looked bright and clear.

“You’re beautiful, dear!”

jackie stared at her, goggle-eyed.

“Hmph. You didn’t even ask for my permission last night and you went ahead and bullied me!” Selena harrumphed, but warmth emanated from her belly.

To be fair, she had been dead drunk on her wedding night and could not remember anything that had happened between them.

“your entire face is red, dear. I think I’m falling deeper and deeper in love with you!”

jackie chuckled and hugged Selena who had just gotten off the bed.

“Since when did you learn how to speak such sweet nothings!”

Selena picked her clothes up from the floor and rolled her eyes at him. “Turn around. I’m changing!”

Selena’s cheeks were stained red as she forcibly turned jackie around.

jackie spoke, grinning as his heart was just as full of warmth as before. It seemed that the two were just about to begin a passionate love story.

“Agh, so annoying. Quiet, you!”

Selena was so embarrassed that she wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in it. After she finished changing, she ran over and gave jackie a vicious pinch on the back.

“I never thought you’d have such wild moments too, dear!”

Yet jackie turned around and embraced her, not the least bit irritated. He planted a kiss on her forehead. “All right. Let’s wash up and head down for breakfast!”

“All right!”

Selena resembled a preening cat in jackie’s embrace, purring with delight. The smile on her face was small and sweet.

Before, she had hoped to experience this feeling—that she was protected. However, she had no choice but to be strong for her family when jackie was not around. She had no choice but to be a strong, independent woman who had to carry the weight of her family on her shoulders.

Chapter 605
Now that jackie was back, she had hope.

“Right. No matter what happens, you have to promise me one thing, dear!” Selena lifted her chin and told jackie.

“What is it? I’ll promise you anything!” jackie smiled.

“We must find the man Xena’s seeing. She’s extremely clever, so we have to be cautious not to alert her!”

Selena thought about it for a while. Then she said, huffing, “Xena has my brother and my parents eating out of her palm now. They won’t believe whatever you and I say. That’s why we have to catch them in the act and let my brother see who she really is. Only then will he completely give up on her!”

“All right, I get it. Don’t worry. I’ll be discreet, and I’ll catch the man she’s seeing!” jackie nodded and promised.

After they washed up, they went into Kylie’s room to wake her up before the three went down for breakfast.

When breakfast was done, everyone got into their cars and drove to a small river in the countryside. They set up their barbecue pit, took out the ingredients, and began grilling the food.

There were usually plenty of people barbecuing around the area since it was specially reserved for barbecues. There were even hired staff to clear the place. However, they would need to pay 20 dollars to use the facilities.

On one side, there was a public toilet, as well as a few pavilions for everyone to rest and play.

Not too far away was a fairly large supermarket. Business was pretty good in a place like this.

“Mmph! It’s so good!” Kylie relished her chicken skewer.

“It’s a little hot today. You and Ben are drenched in sweat, jackie!”

Xena smiled. She had been calling out jackie’s name in an endearing tone since they left the house that morning. It was evident that she was a lot closer to him now.

“Oh, right. Thanks for yesterday, jackie. I would’ve been dead if it weren’t for you. You’re my savior!”

Xena smiled and added, “I’ll go to the supermarket and buy some water for all of you!”

“Don’t sweat it. We’re family. I couldn’t just leave you to die. Consider your debt paid as long as you continue your loving relationship with Ben!” jackie chuckled as he replied.

“Don’t worry. It’ll happen!”

Xena stood up and wheeled around, heading toward the supermarket.

She arrived at the supermarket and bought quite a few bottles of mineral water.

She looked at jackie from a distance. Once she was sure that no one was around, she opened one of the bottles and popped the medicine into it.

Of course, the pill was amazing. It completely dissolved and no one could tell that it was poisoned.

Once the poison was completely invisible to the naked eye, Xena heaved an internal sigh of relief. She capped the bottle and placed it on top of the bag, walking towards jackie and the others.

She was well aware that jackie was intelligent. If she gave him the bottle that had an opened cap, he would definitely be suspicious.

However, she was not an idiot either. She placed the bag on the ground when she arrived at jackie’s side and immediately took the bottle, wrenching its cap off. She thrust it to him. “Here, jackie. Drink some water. Look at you. You’re bathing in sweat!”

“Oh!”

jackie frowned. Xena was being a little too nice to him.

Still, it was just a bottle of water. He was probably reading too much into it. He took the bottle from her. “Thanks!”

Chapter 606
From the side, Ben’s brows furrowed as he was grilling the meat. He could not comprehend the scene before him.

He was Xena’s boyfriend, not jackie. Why was she never this considerate with him?

Furthermore, jackie was his brother-in-law. Xena’s actions twisted his guts.

Xena’s heart leaped in excitement when jackie took the bottle. She immediately whipped out another bottle and opened it for Ben. “Here you go, Ben. You’re drenched in sweat, too!”

“Okay!”

Ben was delighted. He instantly snatched the bottle and took a big gulp out of it.

“We’ll grab it ourselves!”

Selena forced a polite smile but was not very happy. jackie was her husband. Since when was Xena responsible for caring for him?

Besides, she even opened the cap for him. This was being a little too friendly. Even if she did that, she should have given the bottle to Ben first. Why did she let jackie take it first?

Here, Selena could not help but suspect that she was beginning to like jackie just because he saved her yesterday, and because he had given her a million dollars. Even if she did not like him, it was possible that she was trying to seduce him now that she knew that he was rich, so that she could siphon some money from him.

At this moment, jackie took the bottle and was about to take a sip, but he stopped.

Xena frowned. Was jackie able to detect even a colorless, tasteless poison?

Anxiety clutched at her heart when she considered the possibility. jackie was someone who could kill without blinking. He would probably give her a single punch and send her into oblivion if he found out she tried to poison him.

Her expression darkened. She stared at jackie, trepidation pounding in her chest. She felt as though she could hear her own pulse.

“What’s wrong, jackie? Aren’t you thirsty?” Xena gulped and posed the question tentatively.

jackie craned his head to look at her and flashed a wan smile. “Of course, I’m thirsty!”

After saying that, he tilted his head back and gulped the water down, drinking more than half of it in one go. In the end, only a little bit was left. He carelessly flung it into the trash can beside him.

He was well aware that there was something in the water—and he was even more aware of what exactly was in it.

For a brief moment, a murderous intent surged within jackie. He wanted to shred that dmn btch apart. However, he quickly toned down on his anger.

He remembered what Selena had told him that morning, and he remembered his promise to her—that he would not alert Xena to his actions. They needed to weed out the man she was seeing, and they needed to show Ben that Xena was seeing someone else behind his back.

Besides, Ben was here now, and so were Fiona and the others. He would have no way to explain himself if he killed Xena.

Would they even believe him if he told them the water was poisoned? The poison would probably take about a month to manifest, so he would be fine for now, almost as if he had never drunk any poison. Would they believe him? A poison like this was truly dangerous.

More importantly, even if they did believe him, Xena would never admit to it. They would not be able to do anything if she insisted that she did not know anything, and she would probably shift the blame to the bottled water company.

Xena heaved an internal sigh of relief when she saw jackie drinking the water—and plenty of it to boot.

He probably did not know anything. Otherwise, he would not have drank nearly the entire bottle in one go. There would be absolutely no evidence then.

“Come on, let’s eat! The wings are ready!”

Chapter 607
jackie distributed the freshly barbecued wings to everyone. After a while, he stood up. “Take your time eating it. I’m going to the toilet.”

After he ducked into a cubicle, he whipped out a silver needle and pricked his skin on several acupuncture points.

At that moment, he vomited all the poison in his stomach.

jackie flashed a cold smile after he kept the silver needle away. “This poison isn’t a bad idea at all, but it’s shallow of her to try to kill me with this!”

He walked out nonchalantly.

At around one in the afternoon, everyone packed up and drove home.

Xena retreated to her room to rest once they arrived home. Meanwhile, jackie took Selena out for a stroll through the small patch of forest outside their villa.

“What on earth happened to Xena? She hated your guts before, and now she’s treating you like a god. Never mind her buying water for you—she even opened the cap for you!”

Selena was still unhappy when she thought about what had happened earlier.

“Selena, she’s not being nice to me. She poisoned that bottle of water!”

Yet, jackie gave her a frosty smile. “If I hadn’t promised you that I’d remain discreet just so we can weed out the man she’s seeing, I would’ve killed her on the spot!”

“What?!” Selena was shocked. “That–that bottle was poisoned? No way. Didn’t she just buy it?”

jackie smiled again. “She did, but she dropped the poison in before giving it to me. She even pretended to open the cap for me because she was afraid I’d realize the cap had been opened before!”

“My god. No way. I really thought she had turned over a new leaf just because you saved her and that she wanted to establish a good relationship with you. Who knew the witch would dare to poison you!”

Selena was extremely angry. “God. You’re such an idiot, dear,” she quickly added, frightened. “Why did you drink that water, then? And you drank almost all of it!”

“Don’t worry. Your husband is a miracle doctor. I’ve solved this little problem a long time ago!”

jackie chuckled and spoke, “The poison will probably take about a month to manifest if you don’t treat it, but since I’ve treated it, it won’t be a problem.”

“I’m so mad! I’m going to kill that b*tch!”

The more Selena thought about it, the angrier she became. Xena was really rotten to the core. Fortunately, jackie was a doctor and sensed that something was off soon enough to cure himself of the poison. What would happen if it happened to a regular joe? Was she really going to resign herself to the fate of a widow?

However, she only took two steps before jackie dragged her back. “What are you doing? You’re going to alert her if you do this. Besides, what proof do you have now? If you go, she might just turn the tables on us and knock you down senseless instead, and she’ll frame us both. Your brother and your mother won’t believe you. They’ll definitely think you’re still against her!”

“But I just get so frustrated when I think about it!”

Selena was so angry that she stomped her foot against the ground.

“Don’t worry. I’m going to use her own trick against her. She thinks that I drank that poison so naturally, she’d want to report the entire situation to her man. I believe someone is manipulating her actions from behind the scenes because no ordinary person can procure that poison so easily!”

jackie smiled. He was well aware that the poison Xena had fed him was probably the same poison Ken and Neil had intended to give Fiona, which would have been fed to him eventually.

That was why he surmised that the man behind Xena’s back was probably Ken Clark or Neil Hugo. They knew that she was someone who would do anything for money, and that was probably why they had instructed her to administer the poison on him.

Chapter 608
“You’re right. It’s frustrating, but we have to hold our anger back for now. I believe our enemy doesn’t have any precautions set in place. He’ll definitely reveal himself soon!”

Selena finally calmed down after a while. How could she not control herself when jackie was able to control himself and drink the poison even after knowing that the water had been poisoned?

The only thing she could do was to hold it all in—for the sake of her brother and her parents so that they would not be blinded any further by this woman.

“Do we have any countermeasures? Or do we just wait like this?”

Selena could not help but say after thinking about it, “I really think we should hurry up and catch that b*tch while she’s with the man.”

jackie flashed a bitter smile. “I’m just worried that this man isn’t in an intimate relationship with her. It’ll be impossible for us to catch them on the same bed. What if the man just wanted to use Xena to give the poison to me? What if he had already given Xena some down payment earlier? She would have the money to buy all those clothes and our judgment would’ve been wrong!”

Selena also nodded. “You’re right. If that were the case, my brother will have zero trust in you!”

jackie also frowned. Dealing with this entire scenario was harder than slaughtering enemies on the battlefield. He noticed that Xena had been buying new clothes and bags quite frequently. She dressed more seductively, as well. Both he and Selena had assumed that she was seeing a man on the side and that she had traded her body for money. They thought she was seeing two men at the same time.

However, Xena poisoning him today caused jackie some uncertainty about his initial judgment. If the man had only given her money to administer poison, how was he going to explain it to Ben?

“I really think we need to be super cautious about everything we do!”

The crease between Selena’s brows deepened. She did not want to waste a single moment because having a woman like Xena right beside her was like being with a viper in a pit.

Today, she had given jackie the poison. In the future, she might give it to Ben, or her parents. For a woman as venomous as her, they needed to reveal her true colors as soon as possible.

“Dear, do you have such little faith in your husband?”

jackie flashed her a bitter smile. “I’ve told the bodyguards at the gate a long time ago to keep tabs on her. If they see Xena walking out alone, without a bodyguard or Ben, they’ll report it to me in secret,” he said. “I’ve also secretly installed a bug and tracking device on her today.”

“Seriously? You’re amazing, dear!”

Selena was suddenly delighted when she heard that. She impulsively flung her arms around jackie’s neck, giving him a peck on the cheek. “Now I know you’ve had a plan all along, dear.”

“Of course. Xena’s very cunning. It’ll be difficult to unravel her schemes if we don’t do some scheming of our own.”

When jackie pressed a button on his side, he could hear everything she was doing.

“All right, Ben. It’s getting late. Rest nicely at home and wait for me. My friends have asked me out for karaoke.”

Xena’s voice drifted.

jackie and Selena shared a glance when they heard this. Their hearts leaped in delight. Was Xena really going to head out alone? This was too much of a coincidence. They actually heard what they wanted to hear the moment they decided to eavesdrop on her.

Ben’s voice rang out as well. “Bring me along, Xena. I’m a pretty good singer, too. I’m so bored at home. You never bring me out when you see your friends!”

Xena replied, “Why would you come along? They won’t be happy if you’re with me. We’ve already said that we wouldn’t bring others to our meetings, and we wouldn’t bring men along. Us girls are only able to completely relax when we’re singing on our own!”

Chapter 609
Xena paused for a while before resuming, “Right. Don’t call me at night either, okay? We always play a game during our gatherings where we’d put all of our phones on the table, and the owner of the phone that’s the first to ring will be the one to pick up the bill. We always end up spending over ten thousand dollars, so I definitely don’t want to pay. We have to save up a bit. Understand?”

“Then, when will you be back?”

Ben’s voice rang from the listening device again.

“Seriously, Ben? Why do I feel like you’ve been nagging at me more and more lately? My friends and I always hang out, drinking until late in the night. What do you mean ‘when am I coming back’? Of course, we’re going to go to a hotel to sleep. I’ll come back in the morning!”

Xena was getting a little impatient. “All right, I’m off. See you tomorrow!”

Soon after, they heard the thud of a closing door. It seemed that Xena had gone out.

jackie and Selena heard the clicking of heels from outside, growing softer as the sound faded into the distance and followed its master down the stairs.

“Dear, it seems like Xena’s going to see that man. This is a golden opportunity for us!” Selena spoke.

jackie nodded. “She definitely thinks that I’ve been poisoned. Now, she either can’t wait to ask for her reward or she’s going to report the incident to him. As to whether she’s in an intimate relationship with that man, I don’t dare to ascertain just yet.”

“I do think they’re in a physical relationship!”

Selena mulled over it for a while, then she spoke in a solemn tone, “I have a strong feeling that they are since she’s so secretive about it. She wouldn’t do this if they weren’t in a physical relationship. Secondly, never mind that she’s been dressing more provocatively lately, she’s also been spraying on some heavy perfume. The possibility of them being lovers is very large.”

“All right. I trust your judgment. We can call your brother now and find our proof!”

jackie gave her a small smile and together, they left their room. They also temporarily disabled the eavesdropping function on the device, only leaving the tracking function on.

“Mr. jackie…”

They did not expect the bodyguard at the entrance to approach them as soon as they exited. “Mr. jackie, Xena…”

It was evident he had come over to report the situation.

“Never mind,” jackie interrupted him. “I know what’s going on. Go down now!”

The bodyguard nodded and went down.

jackie and Selena stood in front of Ben’s room, their insides stirring with uneasiness. In the end, Selena sighed heavily before knocking on the door.

“Sis? jackie? What’s going on?”

Ben stared at the two of them suspiciously when he opened the door.

“Let’s go. Don’t forget that promise you and jackie made. If you find her with another man, you’ll kill her yourself. Right?”

Selena’s expression darkened as she looked at her brother, utterly solemn.

Chapter 610
“Sis, what are you talking about? Hasn’t she gone for a karaoke session with her girlfriends?”

Ben frowned. His features twisted into a slight grimace. Now that his sister and jackie came over looking for him, they probably had some measure of certainty in themselves.

He never wanted to believe what they said, but he himself felt that Xena had changed a lot lately. She would frequently go out with her so-called girlfriends, and she would never bring him along.

Still, he harbored hopes that everything was a fluke and that he was reading too much into her actions. He hoped that jackie would never find his evidence, and he definitely hoped that Xena would wed him and that they would have the wedding soon.

Yet this day had come, and it had arrived so soon, too. jackie and Selena were both standing at his door.

“How can you be so idiotic, brother? Both of you are about to get married. She’s your fiancée. Why wouldn’t she bring you along if she’s going to see her girlfriends for karaoke? Besides, this isn’t just a one-time thing, right?”

Selena was speechless for a while before she spoke with a tinge of disappointment.

“But Sis, she herself said that her girlfriends don’t bring outsiders along and that they can only loosen up when they’re alone among themselves. That’s why she doesn’t bring me along…”

Ben insisted on believing in Xena.

“So…are you coming along? She’s definitely going to see a man. Don’t tell me you’re chickening out now? Why are you so scared if you trust her so much?” Selena spoke with irritation in her voice, her arms folded across her chest.

“Let’s go, then. I refuse to believe she’ll do something like that to me after all I’ve done for her!”

Ben clenched his palm into a fist and stomped out of the door, trudging down the stairs.

Selena shot jackie a glance and the two immediately trailed after him. The three quickly got into a car and drove out.

“But Sis, Xena has been out for a few good minutes now. Can we even find her? Don’t tell me you know where she is.”

Ben’s heart palpitated as he sat at the back.

He knew that jackie was clever and that he would always have a plan in wait. Since he and his sister had brought him out so confidently, they probably had pretty good proof already.

Selena, who sat beside jackie, took his phone out. She turned it on and showed it to Ben.

“You two planted a tracking device on her?”

Ben watched the flashing dot on the screen moving forward. His expression darkened.

“We had no choice. Xena’s extremely sneaky. We’d be found out long ago if we didn’t do this. That’s why the best method is to let her go first before following her.”

Selena’s lips curled into a bitter smile. Although she felt that this method was a little underhanded, she had no choice but to go along with it for the sake of her little brother, so that he would finally open his eyes to the truth.

“She stops! It’s the Grand Star Hotel!” Selena yelled abruptly as she quickly realized that the red dot stopped moving as soon as it arrived at the Grand Star Hotel.

Chapter 611
After she spoke her last word, she wheeled around to look at Ben. His face went white, as though an artist had forgotten to put any color on his face.

A few seconds of silence filled the car before Ben blurted awkwardly, “There are several restaurants on the first floor. Perhaps she made an appointment with her girlfriends to have dinner first, or perhaps they agreed to meet at the hotel before they head out for karaoke? Isn’t it normal?”

Ben paused for a moment and then his face lit up as if some idea popped up in his mind. “Look! Aren’t there a few bars next to the Grand Star Hotel? They could’ve just parked their cars in the hotel’s parking lot and plan to walk over to these bars, right? That’s possible, too! So, Sis, don’t simply make assumptions. I believe in Xena—she’s not a slutty person!”

Selena was stunned. She could not believe that up until this moment, her dear brother still had so much trust in Xena, siding her without hesitation. A cold smile crossed her face as she snorted, “My dear brother, how could you still believe in her? Can’t you tell how cunning and vicious she is? Didn’t you feel she was acting strange when we went for the barbeque this morning?”

“Acting strangely? Which part of her behavior was strange? I didn’t see it!”

Ben frowned. The folds between his brows grew deeper as he tried to recall any strange act from Xena. Suddenly, he shouted out of nowhere, “Oh! Sis, are you referring to when Xena handed jackie a bottle of water? Are you jealous because of that? If that’s the case, Sis, you’re being oversensitive! It’s just a bottle of water, what’s the matter?”

A frosty smile returned to Selena’s face. “Just a bottle of water? Do you know what was in that bottle of water…”

Selena briefly recounted the episode to Ben.

“Impossible! Xena’s no such person! How could she do such a thing? Somebody must have threatened her to do so! Yes! This must be the case, somebody had threatened her!”

The truth could not reach Ben’s ears. He refused to believe it. In his heart, Xena was almost a symbol of an angel—pure and innocent. She had never allowed Ben to touch her even after being together for so long. She told him to wait until the day of their wedding night. Only then, would she allow him to touch her.

A pure-hearted angelic girl like Xena would be hard to find in this world. He truly believed that he was so fortunate to meet such a perfect girl.

As for the fact that Xena always wore sexy and provocative clothing and loved dressing up, that was because Xena was a fan of fashion! There was nothing wrong with her pursuit of fashion. Not to mention, the love for beauty is a woman’s nature.

jackie drove the car and parked outside the Grand Star Hotel as they spoke.

He grabbed his phone from Selena and said in a firm and solemn tone, “Ben, this button will turn on the eavesdropping function of the device that I’ve secretly planted under her bag. This small device not only helps to track but also to listen to the sound around it. The only flaw is that this device can’t record their voices. However, I believe that the eavesdropping function is sufficient for us to know whether or not Xena’s meeting her girlfriends as she said. Once I turn on this button, we’ll know the truth!”

jackie stopped for a moment before he resumed, “The red dot has stopped in this area. This indicates that Xena has arrived at her destination. Now, do you dare turn on the function to listen in on her?”

Ben gritted his teeth, stretched out his finger, and finally tapped on the button on the screen.

A man’s voice came from the phone.

“Baby, finally you’re here! You’ve made me wait for so long!”

A coy woman’s voice emerged in the next second. It belonged to Xena.

“Jeez. I have to sneak out every time I want to see you. I even have to look at the rearview mirror when I drive to make sure nobody follows me. You’ve made me into a thief now. Ivan, I don’t want to live a fearful life like this anymore!”

“Ivan Taylor!” jackie and Selena exchanged glances in unison. Their eyes widened at the fact. They had their guesses and made a lot of speculations, but Ivan Taylor had never crossed their minds. How could they have guessed that the b*stard Xena was seeing was Ivan Taylor!

Moreover, judging from the conversation itself, it was obvious that this was not the first time they were together—they must have been together for a very long time.

Selena switched her gaze over to Ben. This time, Ben was no longer calm. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, staring straight at the phone. Rage was consuming him alive. The veins on his neck were popping out, and at the same time, his eyes reddened.

Chapter 612
“How could it be him?”

Selena’s forehead puckered. She was at a loss for words. If Xena was with the others, it would not cause this much emotional damage. How could it be Ivan Taylor?

Even jackie’s face turned gloomy at this fact.

After all, Ivan was Selena’s cousin. If it was Ken Clark or the others, jackie could have just ended their lives without thinking twice.

Ken and the others were always targeting jackie and his family. They even wanted to slit jackie’s throat. If the poison was given by Ken, jackie would have no worries about killing him.

However, if the person behind it was Ivan Taylor, the situation became more complicated. Ivan is a Taylor and Selena’s cousin, after all. If he sent him to the grave, it would be too much. Besides, Ivan had never inflicted grave harm on jackie before, other than hatred, mockeries and contempts.

Furthermore, if Old Master Taylor knew that jackie had killed his only grandson—Ivan Taylor—he would spew blood to death. Not to mention, Xena was the one who initiated the dirty deed and had offered herself to Ivan. Hence, Ivan could not be blamed completely.

Besides, the Taylor family’s anger would spike if jackie killed Ivan just because of their secret affair.

After all, one hand cannot clap alone. It was not as if Ivan had forced Xena into this.

“Dear, what do you say? I’ll follow you!”

after considering all the possibilities, jackie threw the ball to Selena, letting her

brother end her. As for Ivan Taylor, hmmm, it wouldn’t be a good idea to kill him. He’s responsible for the South Hill Real

one who offered herself to him or he went to

tell you!” Xena’s voice rang

what’s making you so

b*stard jackie drank the poisoned water yesterday!

announce our relationship in front of everyone in the Taylor family. I’ll officially be your girlfriend then I won’t have to be with Ben the hopeless waste any

you really give jackie

disbelief. He had been looking forward

sure! Yesterday, I purposely suggested going on a barbeque picnic. He was responsible for the grilling, which made him sweat like a pig. So, I volunteered to buy them some drinks and seized the opportunity to put the poison pill into his bottle of water. I pretended to help him open

arrogance could be heard in Xena’s tone as though she

month away from Selena’s birthday, and that day will also be jackie’s memorial day. His body will become weaker and weaker

and then added, “Babe, come here. Let me undress

when you’re impatient to

voice was full

You don’t say what you think,

let out

with so much anger he was about to

was true, that Xena, this slutty woman, had long been in private affairs

him was proved to

a woman—a rotten and dirty woman. What she said about him—a hopeless trash—was completely beyond his imagination

buy me a villa, too!” Xena’s voice appeared

and tapped the button on the screen, turning off the listening device. In the next second, he got out of the

“Let’s go!”

and Selena exchanged quick glances before getting out of the car to follow

appeared at the front desk of the hotel in a

Taylor is staying in!” jackie commanded with

information is confidential. I’m sorry but

from his wallet and slapped them on the desk. “You have two choices here. First, find out the room and the

had successfully frightened the female receptionist. She knew that there were many people in this world that she could not afford

boss would not provoke such a

fit into the

and searched through the system. “Room

an icy laugh. “I’m glad you brought your brain with you

strode towards the elevator and took it to the fifth floor. Soon, they

a keycard

between Selena’s brows crinkled when she noticed the hotel room

wide open with just a single kick from

hid under the blanket, using it to cover her body and face in hopes that her face was

burst open, Xena reacted almost instantly. She knew that something was

The only clothing left on his body was a pair of boxers. He quickly put on

are you here? Are you guys insane? How

a frosty expression covering his face. He reprimanded

of

He leaped toward Ivan with a firmly balled fist, slamming a punch on the bridge of Ivan’s

him to fall onto the ground, hard. When he got up on his feet, a stream of scarlet blood flowed from his nostrils

Ben, are you nuts? Why did you hit me? What right do you have

a deadly stare. “The woman in bed right now is from

pretending, f*cker! Stop lying! Do you think I don’t know who’s under the

in Ben again as he charged forward, swinging his

a sound because she believed that when Ben and the others barged into the room, they did not manage to see her. Therefore, they could have just been throwing some guesses

the fist that was coming right at his face but this time, he was well prepared. He swayed slightly to the left, just enough to avoid the blow, and then he

powerful kick.

How would you know if it

three did not pick up anything strange from him. “I got this woman from a nightclub! What fiancée? Stop spewing nonsense!” He retorted in a pretentious

I’ll fight

the ground and charged toward Ivan,

kick. He plummeted to the ground, again. Ben

indeed useless trash! Do you think I’m as weak as you? I’ve had bodyguards since I was young. Of course, I’ve learned and practiced a

a wicked chuckle, brazenness and arrogance covered his face as if he

you just forget my

gave the poison to Xena, and if he

you, stop right there! I didn’t even sleep with your woman, why are you being nosy? Besides, the things between men

the corner of the room, gulping fearfully. Even though he knew a bit of fighting, he could only, at best, beat

all. You beat my dear brother-in-law, it would only be

jackie’s mouth curled upwards, showing a disdainful smile. He

up on his feet as well. He wiped off the blood near his nose and shot Ivan

was Xena, you’d end her life yourself, right? You said that as long as I found evidence for you, you’d send her to hell. Don’t you

hiding under the blanket. He strode belligerently to the bed and pulled the blanket

“Ah!”

as well. Her hope to stay hidden and alive was ripped away completely when she knew that jackie was here and that Ben was going to kill her. Her heart hammered in her chest and

out today! She even kept an eye on the surroundings when she

pervert!

out her arms immediately to grab

for jackie, he did not even bother to look at them. Instead, he walked up to Ivan and threw him a powerful

kicked back against the wall before falling heavily onto the ground. The pain crushed him inside out. Every jostle sent ripples of pain through his shoulder, back, and neck, causing him to curl like a

merciless kicks were thrown

He stood as still as a statue, only staring menacingly at Xena. He was hoping with all his heart that he would not witness the scene that he hated the most. However, he could not

on quickly and returned Ben’s stare. “Ben Taylor, you can’t completely blame me for this. You can only blame

gave her a few heavy slaps across her face. He snarled, “Shameless fcking b*tch! Pretending to be all elegant and pure in front of me every day! You’re just a nasty, filthy witch who does dirty deeds

How dare you

she said, “Ben Taylor, how could you! I’m fortunate that I decided not to give myself fully to you. You’re a grown man, yet, you’d

Ben and he raised his

the other hand, Xena was staring straight into Ben’s eyes with a hateful sneer on her face. “Just hit me! Stop being a useless gnat and hit me! A grown man who’d beat a woman? How can I be with a person like that? Besides, I’ve been with you for two to three years now and I’ve never

a series of questions. He stood frozen. At this moment, he actually began to believe that

Ben, could not stand the situation anymore. She went forward and served a few

btch! What right do you have

was soaked in anger. She knew inside out that Ben loved her very much, so naturally, he would be reluctant to beat her. For a long time, Ben was even

Selena would come forward and

wealthy before, but every time he had something good, he’d share it with you! The money he’s been saving up was always for you to go for your karaoke sessions or to the internet café to enjoy yourself!

a gold digger and this is an iron fact! You approached Ivan and slept with him for his wealth! How dare you shamelessly shove all the

spoke to Ben, “Ben, why are you still standing here with a puzzled look? End her right now! Trash like her should be eliminated immediately. Don’t tell me you want to keep this rubbish to celebrate the new year? Have you forgotten the agreement with jackie?

me if you

love you and don’t want to marry you. That’s because I think you’re incapable! You’re a useless piece of trash that only knows how to play games all day. What’s the use? Moreover, I’m not even married to you, I’m just your girlfriend! I have the freedom to be with whoever I want

“Shameless!”

hard before pushing her down on the bed. His hands were around her neck,

eyes were full of wrath and he looked as though he had emerged from hell. “I’ll end you! Fcking shameless

do you have to kill her? You can’t blame Xena just because you’re a piece of useless sht!” Ivan yelled. He spat out a mouthful of blood after receiving a few kicks from jackie, yet he could not hold

much affection between the two of them. He truly did not wish humiliation and

scene of introducing Xena as his girlfriend in front of the Taylor family.

her face turned blue and

bring himself

tears blurred his vision. He let go of Xena and fell to the side, mentally and

throat and could not stop coughing and gasping for air. She

you doing?

to breathe her last breath, and Ben could have avenged himself! Yet, her softhearted brother

“Sis!”

eyes. He was fighting back his tears until he could no longer hold them anymore. Tears ran down his cheeks like a river. “Can someone really kill the one they love with their whole heart? She betrayed me, and my heart broke, but…but, I can’t bring myself to kill her. I love her beyond everything. I just can’t do it! And she’s right, I’m useless, I’m not capable at all. I don’t even dare to take someone’s life!” he managed to breathe

inside her. She understood

Xena too much. Even though the other party had wronged him, for

episode, took the advantage of the timing and got up and rushed

ran out of the room, Selena breathed out a sigh of

to let go of this deeply rooted affection, what more

would feel better

another mouthful of crimson red blood. His face had been beaten blue and

go. You’ll beat him to death if you

to jackie and Ivan and sighed tiringly. She walked over to jackie and pulled at his sleeves, asking him

the past. You reap what you sow. You can find whoever to sleep with and have

understood that if he killed Ivan merely because of a consensual secret affair, he and Selena would not be able to justify themselves before Old Master Taylor. Besides, if he were to tell Old Man Taylor about the poison, no one would believe him. Now

pretend he was not aware

lot better now after beating up Ivan real bad just a

Xena is fond of me but not

shot jackie a hateful stare. “ jackie, I’ll remember what happened today! And don’t you worry, you’ll regret

walked over to Xena’s bag and plucked off the tracking device. He then held Selena’s

could not see jackie taking off the tracking device from where he was. A few minutes after jackie and the others left, Ivan used all his strength and finally got himself on the bed. His whole body

and called her, only to find that Xena had been so frightened that

Looks like I have to call 911!” Ivan cursed. He felt that his limbs were about to detach from his body and it

motherf*cker! I want to see how long that arrogance of yours can last. I bet you don’t know that you’ve been poisoned, do you? Humph! You’re strong and powerful, but you can live for at most another twenty-nine days? And when the time comes, your body will fester and you’ll die in pain. I’ll definitely take pictures of you when

muttered to himself, his tone icy cold. Then

…

Master Clark, Young Master Clark, bad news! Somebody’s beaten Ivan up, and I don’t know what his condition

thundered down

toward the direction of Ken Clark’s residence to look for

me

The Taylor family is now a second-class family, and with the fame and glory the Taylor

“ jackie, the b*stard!”

Besides, I was extra careful when I went out. I truly don’t know why and how on

do it in the end and loosened his grip around my neck. Only then did I manage to escape. I didn’t bring my phone with me when I ran out, and I didn’t know what else to do, so I could only

about it. I don’t think Young Master Ivan would

moment and then a disdainful smile hung over his

can you

brows knitted together. “ jackie is a hot-headed and simple-minded guy.

one-brain-cell brat

difficult for them to justify themselves before Old Master Taylor. Furthermore, Ivan is

hearing Ken’s words. “ jackie and the others should’ve left by

“I—I’m coming

Ken when Xena requested him to take some bodyguards and go with her to

of the

burning with anger. Plus, he was a simple-minded brat who had a close relationship with the Goddess of War. All in all, they did not dare to offend jackie at all.

Young Master Clark, are you afraid

aback and felt

adopted son-in-law, why should I be afraid of him?” Ken sneered

call to him first. If jackie left the scene, he’ll answer

at Ken’s plan.

moved his fingers on his phone,

Goddammit! I was beaten by that motherf*cker jackie

out from the

Ivan’s voice, Xena immediately snatched the phone from Ken, “Ivan, I’m here with Young Master Clark! I went to seek help from him to

alive. It seems like jackie didn’t dare to throw heavy blows. After all, I’m the Young Master

a sigh of relief. He managed to stand up and could walk around the room now. Although his whole body was aching, the injuries were not severe. They were only

return to the Taylor Residence or the company. If he went back in such a state, he would have to endure all the

ask why jackie had attacked him, he could not possibly tell his father that it was because of his secret affair with

bag are still in the room!” Xena hung

really sneaky and cunning. How did he manage to track you down and catch the both of you?” Ken cursed out loud. He turned his head towards Xena and his eyes went up and down, scanning Xena’s alluring figure. He had to admit, Xena’s body was well maintained and the clothes she put on tonight

and we’ll go

be better to keep tonight’s matter as

I’ll keep my mouth

Ken’s burning stare on her chest. Her cheeks were suddenly kissed pink at

entered his residence and soon, came out with several bodyguards

got into the car as well. The cars were heading in the direction

and Ben had

way home, as though sadness had stolen his words. It was obvious that dread and sorrow had been growing inside him since the earlier

can’t kill her. After all,

is the last time you’ll be grieving. The next time we see her, you can’t

remained silent for several seconds before he finally nodded. “Don’t worry, Sis. I understand now. I was useless before, and too naïve. I don’t behave like a grown and mature man. I don’t even have a decent job! To her, I’m still

“But, to kill her…I really can’t do it! In the future, it’ll be fine with me as long as you don’t kill her in front of me. I

you can think in this way!” Selena

right. By the

jackie didn’t have the solution, he wouldn’t have drank

right now it seemed that his skills were more than that. He was a miraculous doctor, but Selena was not sure if jackie possessed the medical knowledge for other illnesses and if he

flashed a bitter smile and hobbled into the house

you all go?” Fiona came out from the

with Ivan. I

heavy sigh escaped from Selena’s mouth. If it were someone else, they would have killed him on the spot. She never

way! How’s

horrified surprise. She could not believe her

with Selena’s bad mood, she could not help but gulp

hundred percent! We caught them in the

“What have I been saying? This woman’s not so simple,

villa after dropping her last word while jackie followed her

kill

room, Selena could no longer suppress her irritation about the situation. “It’s not only because of my brother, she poisoned you

she thought she’d become wealthy after marrying Ivan? I’ll let her taste her own fruit! I’ll

regret

her head slightly to the side

because he feels that you’ll compete

chortled sarcastically. “Because this will be the best revenge for

inheritance at all! I’ve never thought of competing with

her brows. “I just want to live a peaceful life. Plus, the money we earn monthly is more than enough for us to live comfortably. We have a villa, and also cars! I truly enjoy the life we’re having right now. As

dear wife, you’re

arms around Selena’s waist. “Dear, you’re kind-hearted and it’s not a big deal to you. How Grandpa Taylor distributes the properties, you have no interest at all, I’m sure. The thing is, Ivan doesn’t think so! For a long time, he always felt that Grandpa Taylor

he has finally become the general manager of the company. Naturally, he wouldn’t want to share any of it with anyone. If you married a rich man, you wouldn’t

what you mean. I’ve been forgiving him and letting things slide due to our blood relationship, but he’s never

I’m afraid that not long after, the Taylor properties and assets will all be

us live. I’ll make sure he feels the same! I, Selena Taylor, am

mind. Ivan had not only bullied her and impeded her from finding a job in other companies, he

would tone

realized that she was being too naïve and ignorant. Ivan had never treated her as one of

woman to play and sleep with, but instead, he went for Xena. It was so obvious that

more often. His attitude toward us has changed a lot

warm shower and went to

was lying on a hospital bed, taking some medicine and hooked to an

Xena, you’re too careless! How didn’t you know you were being

sitting beside the bed, sighed loudly

know what’s going on, too! I even took extra steps to make sure

done for! Although Ben spared my life this time, I don’t think jackie will. I

The first time

she used her sneaky mind and successfully blended into the family again. jackie did not seem to

her go. jackie was not able to kill her in front of Ben, too. That marked the

longer return to that family. Every plan and every deed had been exposed. She truly believed that the

days. They willingly participated in yesterday’s event, so they can’t explain their actions if they kill you.” Ivan smiled bitterly. “Luckily jackie didn’t know that you fed him poison. If he knew about it, he wouldn’t have considered so many

began spreading throughout every inch of Ken’s being when he heard this piece

be the one to have Selena once jackie was out of the picture.

Xena would fail since jackie was rather smart and could catch onto what Xena was planning. He never thought Xena would succeed

How’s that, Young Master Clark? Am I reliable?” Xena saw how Ken’s expression lightened up right after he heard about her success. “You seem so excited! Don’t you think you should

smile on his face. “Some other time,” he

this promise of yours!” the gleeful Xena

so I’ll tell him all about it later. He’d definitely be over the moon when he hears about this!”

began, and she relayed

slapped his thigh after he heard what had happened. “If that’s the case, then that means jackie doesn’t know he’s been poisoned, does he now? He doesn’t even know that his life is in danger! Let’s just wait and see how he dies after

at this as he spoke, “That’s right. Young Master Clark, jackie said that he wants to prepare an extravagant birthday party that’ll stir the entire town. That day happens to be the day of his death, too. Don’t you think that’ll be a day of celebration for us? Selena’s birthday is his

right now. I really wish he’d drop dead as soon as possible!” came Ken’s honest

there is a way for jackie to pass on early,” Ivan spoke up after a moment to himself. “ jackie had dug a hole for himself when he killed the Xenos family’s young master of Sky City, Quil Xenos. This Xenos family is a big family and is much stronger than the Drake family. Now that jackie has been poisoned, his

Ken prodded, his heart leaping in joy when he was catching

Young Master Clark only needs to pay the Xenos family a visit and tell them how jackie killed their young master. That way, the

power, but now that he’s poisoned, you can ask the Xenos family to take action after a few days. That way, their chances of succeeding in getting even would increase,” schemed Ivan with a nonchalant grin on his face. “Of course, this is if you’re in a rush to see jackie die as soon as possible. If you’re not,

before he added, “I’m in no rush, really. The entire

late. Let me call Neil and tell him about this over some drinks,” Ken spoke. “This will

the hospital and entered his car, Ken rang up Neil and

…

late at night?” huffed Neil once he arrived at

win over Selena’s heart. After all, the Taylor family had become a second-class aristocratic family, and Old Master Taylor acknowledged jackie as the

he was acquainted with the Goddess of War and had even saved her life. Apart from that, they knew that Sharon George harbored feelings for jackie, and

into the wound, many people in this town were still talking about Old Master Taylor’s seventieth

matter! An extremely happy

It seemed that Ken had a change of luck and struck gold or something. Still, what did this have to do

when you hear what I’m about to say!” Ken paused here before saying, “But

You were the one

for you!” Ken smiled and walked inside. “Of course, it’s fine if you don’t want to know about it. I’ll pay the bill and not tell you about

me about it?” Neil was speechless. “Come on, tell me about it. I really want to know what it is so that I can be happy about

that poison. He drank half a bottle of that mineral water bottle in one go. Do you think that the amount of poison he took

623 “ jackie really drank that poison?” It was too good to be true for Neil as he broke a slow smile. “F*ck! That’s good news alright! He’s poisoned! This poison is a potent one and can cause his body to weaken continuously without him knowing it. He’ll die miserably

pay for this news, right?” said Ken as the grin never left his

jackie’s dying soon. The

jackie was out of the picture, he

was acquainted with Selena for the longest time and used to have a good relationship with Selena. Neil was

his concern; a fat pig like him would never get Selena. Hence, once jackie died, Ken would have

out of the picture after jackie was gone. He could use money and his own true heart to win over Selena. She

more today,” came Ken’s cool-headed reply. “I’ll tell you the details of the situation in a bit. This Xena can be rather useful in things like these. She actually completed something that we kept

dumb. I never thought that Xena could be quite quick-witted and Ivan to have quite good insight. We’ve finally gotten rid of jackie!” The excitement was getting the best of Neil as he took his cell-phone out and said, “Let me call Ivan. The more the merrier, and we can treat this as

beaten him up, and

matter? That doesn’t seem right… if jackie knows that he’s been poisoned,

about him and Ben, and he’s found out some things between him and

himself and patted Neil’s shoulder. “Do you want jackie to die

I want that. I wish that he’s dead right now! I’ve been waiting so long for this day, but now, I’m hopeful! One month… He’ll be

place called Sky City…” Ken chuckled and told Neil about how jackie killed

the case, jackie’s strength would decline. Coupled with the fact that the Xenos family’s masters are

their drinks to their hearts’ content. The next day, they brought several bodyguards with them

cars drove toward Sky City

Eastfield; it took them two to three hours to even

and the others eventually reached the outskirts of Sky City around

times bigger than Eastfield. Many powerful yet rather extreme people were in this city, thus Neil and the others made

a simple meal before they started asking around

are two Xenos families here? One is huge and the other is powerless?” Ken was startled

smiled bitterly. “Yes, Sir. There used to be two Xenos families here, but there’s only one left now. Someone had wiped out the bigger Xenos family, and their properties were then sold at a very low price. This person had just left. I think he’s heading

gulped; he could not believe what he had just heard. This seemed too coincidental. They had just reached this place, yet they were faced with the fact that the Xenos family had been eliminated while

Sigh! What a terrible fate!” The passerby paused here before he continued, “Nonetheless, this person had morals. He only killed the important

on? How can the Xenos family be wiped out when they’re so powerful? Apart from that, this person had already

me… Could it be that Goddess of War, Lana Zechs

that this was highly possible. “Could jackie have speculated that the Xenos family would avenge their fallen young master and, because of that, sought for the Goddess of

seems possible. Despite having returned the favor to jackie before, jackie had in fact saved the Goddess of War. Had jackie

“F*ck! jackie truly is too cunning and prognostic. How could he have foreseen this? He doesn’t have any true strength, relying only on others to do his dirty deed! Doesn’t he feel that troubling the Goddess of War and wasting her precious time is a very shameless

stay alive?” Neil sighed inwardly. It seemed as though their plan to end

about? What about

here? How’s that possible?

Neil and Ken instantly looked at each other. What was this? Was it not

he’s a very powerful King of War, but I’ve forgotten his name. I wonder how the Xenos family offended a King of War!” came the passerby’s

of War?” Neil and Ken were baffled even more. This was

and gave it to the

thank you! Thank you, Young Master!” Elated, the man gratefully

I not understand what’s going on?” Neil looked at Ken, who was in front of him, and prodded, “What

we do? Everybody in the Xenos family is dead, so we can only return to Eastfield. jackie got lucky this time; he dodged a disaster. Still, it doesn’t change the fact that he’s poisoned. We don’t even have the antidote, and it’ll

must’ve been very angry to have dealt such an attack on the Xenos family,” surmised Neil. “He’s ruthless, alright!

Young Master Xenos should’ve died, though. I heard from Xena that he even kidnapped Fiona and herself, wanting a three-way with them, but jackie

and people came looking

then returned to Eastfield, dispirited at the

they bought some fruits and decided to visit Ivan when

…

evening when they got to the

here?” blurted Xena when both men suddenly appeared, walking toward her and

today. Regrettably, the Xenos family had offended a King of War from Eastfield, so before we could even look for the Xenos family, the King of War had already sought them out and killed the entire family. We went through all that trouble just to

really fcking lucky!” Ivan was dumbstruck

We can only wait it out at this point. We have twenty-eight more days.” Ken was unhappy, still. He

for a while, and a smirk slowly appeared on his face. “Oh, right. Didn’t jackie say that he’d give Selena an extravagant birthday party? Since this guy loves to gloat about that, why don’t we make

publicize on his behalf, and that it’ll be much better if everyone in

can try to employ those aunties and ask them to help send flyers on your behalf. I believe that this would quickly catch everyone’s attention. Still, this is certainly not enough. We

626 On

Selena had just finished breakfast

lowered, Ben stood silent before them—and for a good, too—before he muttered, “Brother-in-law, Sister, I have something to tell you guys.

Ben’s mood had improved. They nodded and walked outside

then spoke, “I intended to get myself a job but I’m not highly educated, so I don’t know what I can do. I do plan on opening a shop, but I

man, not a loser in the eyes of others. I want to grow. I now realized I had been a complete bastard who only knows to fool around and take things for granted. When our family was poor and my sister

noting that Ben had matured overnight. He was able to

have the power to punch the person who stole my lover,” Ben blurted. “I can’t even win a

you no matter what type of business you want to do, and you never have to worry about paying me back. Just take the money and give it

offer with a shake of his head. “I don’t want your money. We have two Rolls-Royce Phantom given to us by Miss Sharon because Brother-in-law helped cure her condition. As Mother is getting her car license, leave one for her. I’ll sell mine and get money from it. I want to

if you want to sell it, but remember that you

an issue to sell it for six million. I’ll still have some money left after I set up the internet cafe, and by that time, I can simply buy a car at a hundred thousand budget. I now realize that we need to be frugal

jackie and Selena nodded after they heard what Ben had to say. It seemed that Ben had changed a lot after the turn of events, and it was a good thing for

want to do,” assured Selena as she patted her brother’s shoulder. “Even if you lose money, your sister

spoke, “By the way, Ben, don’t tell Mother and Father that Xena poisoned me. I don’t want to worry them. I’m

nice person. I didn’t even want to face the fact that sometimes, I do feel like something’s wrong with her. It would’ve been better if I broke up with her earlier. I was the one who almost cost Brother-in-law his life!”

two bodyguards strolling the grounds not

is calling out to us!” Elaine

address him as Supreme Warrior and call him Master instead. Wouldn’t the Supreme Warrior scold you If others overheard that?” Elaine carefully

twice…” Elaine bit back a smile before she walked toward

Elaine said

you going shopping with your lady? Do you need our protection?”

out to do something. Both of

protected? It’s normal for Mother and Sister to bring two bodyguards with them when they go out, but why do I need

and it’s obviously from a fight. How dare you say that you don’t need protection because you’re a man? I think that you’re the one who needs protection the most!” countered Elaine, feeling unappreciated and frowned upon. The Supreme Warrior finally appointed some work to her so she must

bodyguard would fight back. He rolled his eyes at her. “If that’s the

me. If you win, I won’t follow you. Otherwise, we stick to Master’s plan; I’ll be watching you from afar and protecting

a man, and I won’t fight with a woman!” came Ben’s reply, an indirect concession to the

don’t simply speak when you’re incapable!” Elaine smugly replied, her hands crossed

with a comeback, Ben immediately

Orchid immediately boarded his car. “Let’s go,

sitting beside me?” quipped Ben when Elaine sat

closely, this woman was pretty and had a good figure. With the

when such a

driving!” Elaine rolled her beautiful doe eyes as she grinned cheekily. “Hey, who hit you by the way?

his face. “Nevermind,” he declined. “Even if

that’s the case, I can help you get stronger whenever you’re free. I’ll train you well and upgrade you, in a sense. What

for a short moment before he nodded, a sign of agreement it was. “Sure, I’ll treat it as increasing

Andrew and Fiona

all last night because of this. We’re afraid that your

worry, Mother,” Selena assured her, an equally convincing smile on her face as she did. “I feel that this is a good thing

man and almost killed him. Our entire family’s worried about him, and you say this is a good thing?” Fiona was speechless; she had no idea why Selena would say something like

her social connections are rather shady. Apart from that, she had questionable relationships with several people in the motor robbers. It’s just a

laughed before she added, “Brother has finally grown up. He even went out to sell

Rolls-Royce Phantom!” Fiona was getting

and open an internet cafe…” Selena then explained the situation to Fiona and Andrew. “ jackie wanted to give him money to start a business, but he declined jackie’s offer. Doesn’t that

This guy has finally matured after such a blow. I hope he can move on from Xena soon.” Andrew nodded in satisfaction, obviously satisfied with Ben’s new

daring enough to bully my son. I’ll slap her so many times if I ever see her again…! She’s gone overboard this time!” fumed Fiona, her hands at her hips as

slap her all you want the next time

and they soon left in

…

eventually reached the Drake family’s residence and walked toward

see Tanya, Yvonne, and Sharon walking out from the villa once he

was dumbfounded when he saw Sharon. This woman had been visiting a

here. I missed you so much!” Sharon instantly ran up to jackie

was wrong. He almost passed out when

deep V-neck dress for no reason?! It was

his arm and rubbed

jackie smiled awkwardly as he tried to push her away gently. He then walked backward

need a reason to miss you?” Blush seared across

knew no man did not like this. Since Sharon had explicitly expressed her feelings for jackie, Yvonne thought she could

told Sharon that she should always

to be proactive, dress skimpily and get closer to jackie,

proactive. I hope this

smiled before walking

amusement park later. As always, we’ll be bringing only you, and no other bodyguards! Don’t worry, I’ll pay

like that before!” said jackie with a faint smile. “Since Miss Tanya wants to

old antique, know how to praise women!” Tanya was rather elated when she heard jackie’s choice of words. jackie praised her as the pretty lady. Did he genuinely feel she was pretty? If that was the case, was there a chance he was harboring a slight infatuation with

his nonchalant words caused Tanya—this young and pretty

that old?” jackie laughed; this was

secretly. She recalled the time when their lips accidentally met when

She got very shy whenever she thought of that moment, and her heart would

men like you

recalled the time when he drank with Yvonne, and at that same time, he saw

accident. He had no idea something like that would happen. When he saw Yvonne’s abashed expression, was it possible that she had fallen for

How could jackie handle it if Yvonne was

I feel that he’s charming and manly. I wouldn’t fall for him at first sight if he wasn’t!” It shocked them that Sharon would still go up to jackie—even after he basically tried to get away from her—and look at

losing his mind. “Miss Sharon, you’re a woman. You need to have the reserved attitude of

in such a

Sharon frowned. “Do I need to be reserved? Will you like me if I’m reserved? But didn’t Yvonne say that men like proactive women? She

clever you are, Yvonne Drake. You even taught

Yvonne sharply turned to Sharon and growled, “Sharon, why

had happened, Sharon sheepishly replied,

“I’ll pay for everything later when we go out to play! I’ll pay for food and the amusement

much better!” Yvonne folded her arms across her chest, inwardly

“Let’s go!”

…

four of them eventually arrived at the amusement

aunties handing out flyers once they parked the

hot day… That must be difficult!” The four of them knew that these people had a difficult job, thus they

this was a flyer about the amusement park’s activities so he merely

he actually digested

going on?” The trio also looked at their flyer once they noticed jackie rooted on the

you’re so

the flyer,

27 more days to the

will hold an extravagant birthday

were the words written

Selena! This is so romantic of jackie! He’s promoting the birthday party like this!” Sharon looked at the flyers and looked at jackie with hearts in her eyes. “Not only are you manly, but you’re a gentle and romantic

surely be so happy with this!” Truthfully, Yvonne envied Selena to an extent. jackie was already advertising the party far before

countdown to the date of the party. Moreover, it’s stated here that you’re the ‘Goddess of War’s savior’ and that your wife is ‘the Taylor family’s number one beauty’…” spoke Tanya, a tight smile

you think your advertisement is a little too exaggerating? With this, the entire city knows that you’re

smile, though his expression was darkening. “I didn’t make these flyers. While I do want my wife’s birthday party to stir the entire city and this was the surprise I prepared for

the more she thought it over, the more she realized that this was not the case. jackie, after all, was a rather low-profile kind

had not admitted that jackie saved her life

be proud of. If somebody else was in

never taken something like

smile dropped into a frown. “Not many people know about this as I’ve just mentioned it

At this moment, Yvonne pointed at

he realized what it was about. What was going on? Why were such

to us? You must’ve spent a lot of money on this intense advertising. Why would anyone do this, apart from trying to be romantic to your wife and for the surprise factor? Who’d spend money to publicize this

a grin as though she saw through him. “Don’t pretend and deny it. You’re really good at acting

Why did that—‘don’t

“There’s only one other person who

‘They don’t have any

occurred to jackie as his

him, Selena, and Ben knew he was not poisoned, while both Xena and Ivan were

the day he

sly dogs—Ivan and Xena—would want to make a big fuss on this matter. They were waiting to see how jackie would fail on that day. What sort of

Even if it was canceled, jackie and the

if the party happened

this is.” jackie smiled coldly once he was able to conclude

‘scheme’? Do you know who

elusive. It was this mysterious feeling that made her want to know him more. She believed that as

jackie’s response to this flyer, it seemed as though this publicity was done as a deliberate attack against him. Still, she had no idea how such publicity could be considered as

who it is, but I have my suspicion. Nevermind, let’s go! it’s time to go in and enjoy

she

see that jackie had made his guesses but

soon realized that ‘stir the entire city’ here meant that the more the event was

money. If jackie only wanted to spend around ten to twenty million, that would not stir the city. Not

These people wanted jackie to lose his face and unable to bear the cost of such a grand event so they could make fun of him! This

jackie’s good books. It did not matter if it was ten billion or a hundred billion; they would take any amount and help jackie as though that

She ran up to jackie, catching up to him, and assured, “Don’t stress over it, jackie. It’s a good thing that other people helped you with the advertisement part. They

smiled, not wanting to say anything

Sharon had already bought four tickets and gave one

Meanwhile…

“F*ck, I envy him… He has three

very envious when they saw what he saw. “Hey, all three of them are beauties! One of them not only has a nice figure, but her eyes look

they come from rich families, so it’s only natural that this man is just as rich. Otherwise, why would these women go out with him? Normal people like us can only look!” One of them smiled bitterly.

park-goers could only look at them

Meanwhile…

man, not far away from where they were, overheard their conversation. This man had several young men and women with him. “Isn’t that

it was Tanya the moment he noticed her, and he was startled to see her here. “Tsk, tsk! And it seems Tanya’s not the only one here.

One of his companions, a man from a second-class aristocratic

family that was rather rich. Still, his family was a third-class aristocratic family, thus the only thing he could afford to do was look at jackie’s female companions, even though he

fail should he

many

is the person on the flyer!” Young Master Lowe had one of the flyers he received at the entrance in his hands, thus he and

thought they would meet

understood what had happened. “F*ck… He’s really lucky with the opposite gender! He’s able to be with beautiful women no matter where he went, and even his wife is a beautiful woman. What a life that

man then studied the flyer closely and sourly commented, “Stir the entire town? He’s just a son-in-law who married into the family. Can

he’s a head commander in the army and had already spent over a hundred million on other things. He shouldn’t have much left with him; probably around tens of millions. Can he genuinely host a party that’ll ‘stir the entire city’? This advertisement should’ve cost him millions since it’s all over

stations with this advertisement in the advertisement spaces. They must’ve been put up just

to spend lots of money on the advertisements,” blurted a young woman

to stir up the entire city, doesn’t it have to be several levels higher than the Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday dinner? At the very least, it should be held at a very expensive bar. Old Master Taylor’s birthday dinner wasn’t hosted in an extravagant way, but it did stir up the entire

there’s just a few days left until the party. We’ll go and take a look by then. I want to see how he can stir up the entire city!” Young Master Lowe would be

to jackie and

carousel first. There aren’t many people queuing there!” Tanya smiled and looked at jackie as though asking for permission. What she did not know

at a middle-aged man with dark glasses and a cap not far away from him. “That man over there seems

he kept pointing aimlessly on the ground. He seemed to

He’s just a blind person,” countered Tanya as she looked at the blind man. “What’s wrong with

he turned blind at this age,” muttered Sharon as she looked at the same man,

heard the reasoning of these women. “Look carefully,” jackie insisted, “there’s something wrong with his cane.

the supposed blind man with the cane. “F*ck! This guy is a pervert,” she snapped, “and he’s secretly taking photos!” Yvonne hated perverts like

angry when she finally realized what was going on. Sharon,

up to the man and she pushed

cried the man once he collided against the ground. He then yelped, “Help! Somebody’s bullying

for help attracted the attention of the group of young women walking in front of him, and these women turned around to look

women, not knowing what was going on, felt utterly terrible for the blind man. “What’s wrong with you? Why are you bullying a blind man?!” scolded one of the women that the supposed blind man was tailing behind, and Yvonne felt

blind man onto the ground without any reason? She’s really ruthless! What’s in that

man pretended to feel around on the ground before he got a hold of his cane. He then tapped it several times against the ground before stretching it

had the gall to stretch the cane under her dress when he saw

walked away and hid

squeezed their way out from the crowd and scolded Yvonne, “What’s

words, Yvonne walked up to the man and took his cane away. “I won’t let him leave. He’s a pervert, and this cane is his instrument to take photos! I saw him secretly taking photos from under their

this woman snatching my cane?” The blind man immediately yelled loudly. “It’s bad enough she pushed me down, but she even stole my cane and

possible? This blind man is a pervert who secretly takes photos?” Some of the people started suspecting what Yvonne said. After all,

girls under their skirts!” Tanya pushed her way through the crowd as she yelled

being kind to you guys.” Sharon also walked forward. “How can you all say she’s bullying the blind person when she’s

young miss of the George family? I heard that

Tanya then, right?” another man exclaimed.

comments about her. They had no idea that they would meet such

Tanya said. Miss Tanya is a member of the Drake family, the daughter of

active in doing charity work. Why would she lie to us?” Several other women also

a skirt? Even if I stretched the cane under their skirts, that’s just an accident. How could you say that I did it on purpose?!” He paused here before continuing, “Apart from that, I’m blind. If you say that I’m secretly taking photos, why would I take photos?

men who pushed their way through the crowd immediately said, “Yes, this

to the plate. “Young lady, you’re really kind, but how can you wrongly accuse someone else? Being heroically is the right

man and spoke, “Hey, Brother. It’s better if you don’t walk around in

true that there are more kind people than bad ones in this world!” chirped the blind man in a seemingly grateful manner, and this moved many of the onlookers. Indeed, there truly were more kind

blind person said seemed to make sense. Why would he take photos of other people’s underwear when he was blind?

wondering what to do next, jackie pushed his way out from the crowd and stopped the

slightly stunned. He smiled earnestly at jackie. “What is it, Brother? Is there

“You can’t leave yet because I have unanswered questions. Why would he, a blind man as he claimed, keep stretching his cane under the skirts of girls wearing them?

I can’t even