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Chapter 656
The sharp steel claws, though rare, served as lethal weapons.Had Ruth engaged in a fistfight with the stubbled man without knowledge of his deadly weapon, she would have suffered significant harm. At best, her fingers might break, and at worst, her entire hand could be disabled.Ruth now realized that Eric had saved her—she hadn't noticed the stubbled man's weapon. However, she wasn't appreciative of Eric's actions.The others were restrained, and the stubbled man coughed violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood."A legend?" He looked at Eric in horror.Only a legend could incapacitate him with a single punch.The stubbled man had thought it would be easy to take down Salt City since the Crimson Order's legendary Shadow had come.Unexpectedly, Salt City had its own legend, and they had joined forces with the Combat Department. Could this be a trap set up by the Combat Department?They aimed to keep Ruth in Salt City, unaware that a legend was already guarding the city. The
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Eric was uncertain about the exact number of formidable characters within the Crimson Order. The thought of Shadow, the enigmatic and elusive legend, unsettled him even more."Even grandmasters were captured?" Brook looked terrified. "Eric, who are you helping? The military doesn't have such capabilities, right?"Despite there being no grandmasters in Salt City, the operation Eric participated in had successfully apprehended several.Brook found it peculiar that Eric wasn't more surprised."Battle Department. I'm still not very clear about them since I just joined. The Battle Department deployed as many as eight grandmasters in the operation tonight!"Brook was astonished. "My goodness! Grandmasters have become so common?!"In his understanding, grandmasters were already the pinnacle of martial arts. Yet, the Battle Department had mobilized eight of them and captured individuals of this caliber tonight. It was too terrifying."But it's strange. How did Salt City gather so many e
Chapter 658
The discussion concluded, signaling the end of the workday.Andy intended to host Eric and Sylvia for dinner, and ask Elly to prepare a meal. However, as they descended the stairs, they unexpectedly encountered Ruth.Ruth's gaze toward Eric piqued Andy's curiosity. He playfully patted Eric and asked, "Eric, who is this beauty, and why does she keep looking at you?"With a raised eyebrow, Eric remained silent as Ruth approached."Considering your care for me last night, I'll make an exception and treat you and your wife to a meal," she declared, harboring no desire to owe favors, especially to Eric, whom she despised.While Sylvia stayed silent, Eric calmly replied, "Ms. McClain, I'm afraid I have dinner plans tonight."Ruth was angered and prepared to retort, but her attention suddenly shifted behind Eric and Sylvia.Using Eric as a cover, she concealed herself. Perplexed, Eric turned around to see Michael exiting the building, offering a smile as he departed."What's going on?
Chapter 659
Shortly after Shadow arrived in Salt City, Michael's appearance seemed more than coincidental to Sylvia and Eric, who never believed in chance occurrences.The question loomed: What prompted Michael, or more precisely, Shadow, to join the Innova Group?Eric and Sylvia speculated that the Crimson assassins were likely after them due to their connection with Frankie House. However, the perplexing part was why the Crimson Order would also target the Innova Group."Why not have the Battle Department capture and interrogate him?" Sylvia suggested.Ruth fixed her gaze on Sylvia. "Why would you consider that?"Shadow is a legend. According to our intel, he came to Salt City alone. Perhaps Eric can hold his own against him, but capturing him would be like trying to catch the wind!"Similarly, even the Battle Department would have a near-zero success rate to capture Eric."Even the Battle Department had to devise an elaborate plan to apprehend a legend. Sylvia had little understanding of
Chapter 660
It was a longstanding tradition for the Williams family to gather in Falcon City to honor their ancestors, a practice that underscored the family's unity.Henry generously contributed a significant sum of money when the ancestral estate underwent renovations. As the time for the commemoration approached, he naturally wished to bring his family back.The Williams family arrived in Falcon City. However, Connor appeared somewhat impatient, marking his first visit to the city. This was his first time in Falcon City. Perhaps after being away from Falcon City for many years, he didn't have much sentiment for the Falcon branch or their place of origin."Now that we're here, let's spend a few days," Brook suggested.The family chose accommodations at the Falcon City Grand Hotel, and they booked three luxury suites and one single room, the latter reserved for Connor."Why am I in a single room while all of you have suites?" Connor asked unhappily.Henry smiled faintly. "Don't worry. You'l
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Sylvester's smile lacked warmth as he spoke. "She is Seraphine from the Montgomery family in King City."Dickson and the others nodded, unfazed by this revelation as the Montgomery family in King City wasn't familiar to them.Dickson couldn't help but think that Seraphine was aiming high by associating with them, given the affluence of the Williams family in Salt City.Turning to the younger members, Dickson gestured for them to sit. He then directed his attention to Seraphine, asking, "Ms. Montgomery, what does your family do in King City?"Sylvester furrowed his brow, wondering if Dickson was probing into Seraphine's background. Before he could voice his thoughts, Seraphine smiled and replied, "To be honest, my parents run a small business. In the past two years, we suffered significant losses due to the poor economic environment and are on the verge of bankruptcy!"Initially, Sylvester and the others were puzzled, but they soon grasped that Seraphine was playfully teasing Dic
Chapter 662
When the sky darkened, the official commencement of the Williams family meeting unfolded. Presiding over the gathering was Shay Williams, the Falcon branch's esteemed leader.Traditionally, the family leader must command respect and prestige, and their words should carry conviction among the members.Godrick, alongside Shay and the revered elders, took his place at the table.Henry, Brook, Sylvester, Connor, and even Eric and Sylvia, with their names prominently displayed, occupied notable positions.Despite Eric not being a direct descendant, his high standing within the family was evident. Considering Henry's significant contributions to the renovation of the ancestral estate, there were no objections to the seating arrangements.During the meeting, Shay delved into the history of the Williams family. Despite residing in Falcon City for generations, the family had not held a leading position, much to Shay's disappointment. He expressed his fervent desire to unite the entire fami
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Shay smiled at Sylvester and said, "Sylvester, everyone knows you're the CEO of Williams Corp. Provide us with an asset inventory later, and we can discuss how to incorporate it into the Williams family's conglomerate, okay?"Responding to this tricky situation required careful consideration.After a moment of thought, Sylvester replied, "Over the years, my father, sister, and I have taken on the role of CEO at Williams Corp. It's important to note that Williams Corp. isn't owned by any individual. Even in Salt City, we have shareholders. I'm afraid this matter isn't within the purview of any one of us to decide."To integrate into the Williams family's conglomerate, Williams Corp. would need to convene a meeting among the shareholders, navigate the local authorities in Salt City, and go through various procedures. It's quite complicated."Sylvester adeptly avoided explicitly refusing to join the Williams family's conglomerate, showcasing his shrewdness.Henry silently nodded, ack