Chapter 1

At the airport that morning, Edwin and Tina waited in front of a Rolls-Royce Phantom. "Dad, we've been waiting for two hours. Why isn't Joshua here yet?" Tina glanced around anxiously.

"Flights are often delayed," Edwin said calmly. "Let's wait a little longer." He'd received a call from Joshua the previous night; Joshua had completed his refinement and was now the Hummer family's trump card.

As they spoke, a young couple exited the airport. The man was handsome and dignified, possessing a sharp, almost intimidating presence. His companion, dressed in red, was equally striking—beautiful, elegant, and powerful.

"Dad, he's here!" Tina exclaimed, her eyes bright with excitement. She'd been eagerly awaiting his return.

"Josh, you're finally back!" Edwin greeted him with a smile.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Dad," Joshua said, gesturing to the woman beside him. "Allow me to introduce you to Jade Grant, my fiancée."

"Jade Grant?" Edwin looked surprised. "Is she the third daughter of the Grant family?"

"Yes," Joshua replied with a smile.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Hummer," Jade nodded.

"The pleasure is all mine," Edwin said, delighted. "As expected of a daughter of the Grant family—you are the very embodiment of beauty and grace!" He hadn't expected his son to win the Grant family's favor. The five wealthiest families in Millsburg were known as the Fabulous Five, but three families—the Tremendous Three—were even more powerful. The Grants were one of them. An alliance through Joshua's marriage would secure a bright future for the Hummers.

"Dad, why did you summon me home so urgently?" Joshua asked once they were in the car. He'd just completed his refinement when he received the call.

Edwin sighed, looking helpless. "Swinton has a new, unexpectedly powerful adversary who's defeated all my men. Our family has been struggling because of him, and I had no choice but to call you home."

"He's obnoxious!" Tina complained. "He even beat me up on my birthday over nothing! Look at my arm—I haven't recovered! You have to get him back for me!"

Joshua's face darkened, a menacing aura surrounding him. "Who is this man? How dare he bully a member of the Hummer family!"

"His name is Dustin Rhys," Edwin said, "and he's not to be underestimated. He also has the Harmon family's backing."

Chapter 225

"You're not keeping your word!" Matt wailed bitterly. "You said you'd let me live, Horst! Why? Why?!" A cold blade silenced him.

As they left the villa, Alfred asked abruptly, "How many members are in the Laney family's main lineage?"

"Thirty-five," the burly young man replied.

"Good," Alfred said. "Eliminate them all."