Chapter 167

That morning, the West family villa's living room was packed. All core family members were present, along with several members of the Zimmer family, excited to have been summoned by Dustin. The Wyatt family's recent capital gains had left the Zimmers struggling. They had pleaded for Dustin's help, joining Hell Hall, but he'd only told them to wait. Without his intervention, the Zimmer family faced ruin.

"You will use the funds received from the Aquila family as seed capital," Dustin announced. "From today, the West and Zimmer families will be strategic partners. I expect you to establish yourselves in Lannopolis."

"Thank you, Master Fox! We won't let you down!" the West family responded eagerly, overjoyed at the chance to recover from their fall from grace following the destruction of the Fox family. The Aquila family's substantial contribution would allow them to build a powerful organization, potentially elevating both the West and Zimmer families to elite status in Somerton.

"Thank you, Mr. Fox! We'll work hard for you!" the Zimmer family exclaimed, finally seeing a path to reclaim their former standing. Having endured the Wyatt family's oppression, they now had a chance to thrive, not just in their small city of Rivenesco, but in Somerton, aiming for a prominent role in Lannopolis. They felt incredibly fortunate to be allied with Dustin.

"Your success will determine your future influence," Dustin said with a soft smile. "The Panther Gang will assist you in navigating Somerton's challenges."

Both families were elated. The Panther Gang, Honora's most formidable underground force, offered invaluable support. Failure to build a Lannopolis-wide business empire, given their resources and backing, would be unacceptable. Dustin, however, had his own agenda: to elevate the West and Zimmer families to counter the Wyatt family, eventually incorporating the Langley family to achieve dominance across Honora.

A loud, arrogant voice boomed from outside, "Dustin Fox! Show yourself!"

Dustin frowned. Connor scowled, "Who dares disrespect us? I'll teach him a lesson!" He stormed out, followed by the sounds of a fight, then silence, punctuated by another arrogant shout, "You arrogant fool! Tell Dustin Fox to come out and speak to me!"

Chapter 167 (Continued)

Dustin, frowning, went outside, accompanied by members of both families. At the villa entrance stood a large, imposing middle-aged man. Connor lay bleeding, clutching his chest. The West family members were shocked; Connor, a seventh-grade apex fighter, had been injured.

"Who are you? Why are you causing trouble here?" demanded a West family member.

Lewis Rund, the middle-aged man, sneered, "A small Lannopolis family, and you dare act so high and mighty?" He impatiently scanned the crowd, shouting, "Where's Dustin Fox? I'm from the Winter family of Central Harbor, delivering a letter from heiress Bianca Winter! Show yourself! Even Central Harbor's most powerful families wouldn't dare disrespect Miss Bianca!"

The crowd gasped. The Winter family was one of Central Harbor's Seven Clans.

Dustin's scowl deepened, his face darkening. "Bianca sent you?"

(The "Today's Bonus Offer" section is extraneous and omitted.)

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