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“What’s the situation?” Andrius asked hurriedly.
“Ms. Timberland is here. If you are not in the middle of something, come to my place and we’ll talk you through.”
“Sure.”
Andrius hopped on his electric bike and headed to Noir’s garage.
When he arrived, he asked, “What happened?”
Sonia felt confident after seeing Andrius. She explained, “When I was going through the Crestfalls and the Millers‘ assets, I found out that one of the three office buildings in Sumeria, the Stardust Complex, belonged to the Millers.
“There’s no way I’ll let such a good location go to waste, so I plan to make the building an office for Celestial Enterprise. However, when I visited the location this morning, the building was occupied by the Carmines of the capital.
“I contacted the person in charge, but they were rude and they looked down on our company.” That being said, Sonia was furious. “I sent my men to negotiate with them, but they refused to step away and they have grown even more audacious. I was planning to…”
Sonia then looked at Andrius. “I was planning to ask them out to settle the matter once and for all.”
Andrius finally knew what was going on.
Since he had three days off from work, he could attend the meeting with Sonia. He said, “I have some time on my hand, I’ll tag along. I want to see…”
He curled his lips into a vicious grin, showing off his teeth. “I want to see how audacious the Carmines are that they dare to challenge me.”
“Great!”
With the Wolf King by her side, nothing would go wrong.
Sonia called the person in charge right away and stated her intention.
They arranged a meeting at a cafe named Summertime Sunshine.
Andrius and Sonia arrived at the cafe together.
When the two of them were searching for a seat, a frivolous voice spoke in disdain behind them, “You’re Sonia Timberland? Quite the looker but not too bright.”
The owner of the voice obviously disrespected them.
They turned around and saw a young man sitting in the room.
The young man had gelled hair, a fair complexion, and pierced ears. He was wrapped in branded items from top to bottom, from watches to shoes, from Rolex to Armani. Anyone would take him for a rich second generation.
The man was Peter Carmine, the young master of the Carmines.
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Next to the room were a dozen buff and tall bodyguards whose hands were covered with calluses. The calluses were a sign of them being well–trained.
Peter sized Sonia up from top to bottom with a judgmental gaze. “Ms. Timberland, what nonsense did you bring today? Hurry up and spit them out and get on with it.”
The man was indeed arrogant.
Andrius narrowed his eyes.
Sonia took a deep breath to suppress her anger and said, “Mr. Carmine, I’ll cut to the chase. The Stardust Complex used to be the Millers‘ asset, and now it is under Celestial Enterprise’s name. You…”
“Enough!” Peter rudely interrupted Sonia and said, “The Stardust Complex used to be under the Millers‘ name but you said it yourself, it ‘used to‘. Now, it belongs to the Carmines, so stop dreaming about having a piece of the pie! Stop wasting my time!”
Peter got up and wanted to leave.
The Timberlands were a powerful family, but the Carmines of the capital were not afraid of them. In addition to Simon–Tooke’s support, it only fueled Peter’s arrogance.
Sonia was infuriated.
“Hold it right there,” she bellowed. Her delicate face was frosty as snow. “Mr. Carmine, are you really going to snatch the Stardust Complex away just like that? You’re not going to give it back?”
“What’s wrong with that?” Peter paused and turned around for a glance at Sonia. He said meaningfully, “Yeah, I’m occupying it. What can you do about it?”
With that, Peter’s eyes gleamed coldly and he directly said, “Ms. Timberland, I hope you can
stop dreaming. The Stardust Complex is not a place you can take charge of. If you piss me off… Look at the men behind me, are they enough to destroy the Timberlands?”
Another blatant threat!
“You!”
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Sonia was fuming. She bellowed, “Peter Carmine, stop being a bully! Sumeria is not your backyard that allows you to do whatever you like.”
“Hahaha…”
As a wealthy second generation from the capital, Peter assumed a higher status than others, and he did not care about the dignitaries in Sumeria, not even the Timberlands who were one of the big three families.
“I don’t want to waste my time with you. I’ll be waiting for you at the Stardust Complex. If you have what it takes, then bring it on.”
A hint of viciousness flashed on his face as he scoffed at Sonia.
Then, he wanted to leave the cafe.
Andrius, who had been quiet the entire conversation, finally spoke, “I don’t want you to waste my time either. Give us back the Stardust Complex and we shall still be on negotiation terms. I can simply turn a blind eye to this. But, if you insist, then not only you but your whole family will suffer the consequences and pay a hefty price.”
His words made Peter laugh out loud. Even the bodyguards behind Peter cackled together. After the laughter, Peter looked at Andrius with contempt. “Who the hell are you supposed to be? Where did you come from? Why are you being a busybody, poking your nose into our matters?”
“I’m Andrius Moonshade.”
“I’ve never heard of the name.” Peter scoffed and continued, “Look at you. If you have the time, go sleep under the bridge or whatever. Don’t cause any trouble here.”
Then, Peter brought his bodyguards out of the cafe.
Sonia watched them leave. Confused, she asked, “Mr. Moonshade, why didn’t
you stop
them?”
“There’s no rush,” Andrius said meaningfully. “The families in the capital are wealthy, a lot wealthier than the companies here in Sumeria. Let them have it for now, and I will make them spit out everything soon, together with the interest he owes.”
Sonia was hit with a sudden epiphany. She finally knew why Andrius did not remove the Millers and the Crestfalls of the capital right away.
He was aiming for the long shot!
Andrius then called Noir. “Noir, tell the Carmines‘ master that the Wolf King wants to see him at the Royal Gardens. Tell him to bring his men there immediately.”
“Alright, Andy!”
The master of the Carmines, Dexter, was also in Sumeria doing an on–site inspection. At that moment, he was in the office doing some paperwork.
“The W–Wolf King wants to see me?” Dexter received the call from Noir and was astonished. He stammered, “The R–Royal Gardens? A–alright! I’ll be right there!”
When he hung up the phone, his excitement shot him up to cloud nine,
The Wolf King wanted to see him?
Even the masters of other wealthy families in Kiyoto deemed meeting the Wolf King a huge honor, let alone him, the master of a tiny family in the capital.
The meeting should be written in his family’s history books as it would bring honor to the generations to come. He could foresee his family rising in power and the ranks and soon reaching the top of the entire East River State.
Then, Peter brought his men back to the office.
“Sonia Timberland called me out again, and she had a man named Andrius Moonshade with her. They wanted me to give them the Stardust Complex back…”
“Just ignore them,” Dexter interrupted his son. He continued, “Get changed. Make it proper because we are going to meet the Wolf King.”
“The W–Wolf King?” Peter’s eyes widened in surprise, so wide that his eyeballs almost fell out. “Hold on, Father! I’ll go get changed!”
Meeting the Wolf King was a huge honor! He could use this meeting to reign over the entire East River State in the future.
A while later, Dexter and Peter, together with two followers, arrived at the Royal Gardens. They dared not dress extravagantly to meet the Wolf King.
The Royal Gardens‘ gates were tightly locked.
Dexter and company lined up neatly, waiting outside the gate patiently with their hands crossed.
A while later, an electric bike appeared before them.
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“So, you are the master of the Carmines? You’re early,” Andrius said with a smile after he had a glance at Dexter.
Since Dexter was so punctual and eager to receive his punishment, there was no way he would welcome the man with a frosty reaction.
Dexter was slightly surprised when he saw the electric bike.
However, since the rider spoke and he seemed to be heading into the Royal Gardens, he must be the Wolf King.
Dexter wore a flattering smile and wanted to bow at Andrius. “Wolf King…”
“Father, what are you talking about?” Peter pulled his father back and said scornfully, “He’s the man that I told you about earlier, the man that Sonia had with her earlier. He’s not the Wolf King.”
Dexter’s expression plunged into bitterness immediately.
The master of the Carmines almost mistook someone else for the Wolf King!
If this got out, how embarrassing would it be?!
“Andrius Moonshade, this is the Royal Gardens, the Wolf King’s private mansion.”
Peter scoffed and sized up Andrius arrogantly, “The Wolf King invited us for a meeting. That’s why we are waiting here.
“You… You look just like a beggar asking for money. Get the hell out of here. Don’t make a mess here. Your presence is a disgrace to such a great sight. If the Wolf King comes back and sees you causing a scene…”
A frosty intent appeared on Peter’s face. “You offend the Wolf King. One word from him, and you won’t be able to see the sunrise tomorrow.”
He said it like he was the real deal. He looked away after giving his warning, but the disdain
remained on his face.
“Is that so?” Andrius smiled. He then walked towards the gate.
“What are you doing?” Peter was surprised for a moment before he realized what Andrius was trying to do. He ridiculed, “Are you trying to pull out a key and going to claim that you took the wrong one? I’m telling you, this place is grand and sophisticated, and the locks are all digital. The owner’s fingerprint and vocal pattern are required to gain access. It’s high–end…”
Peter continued to boast and brag.
Andrius was not in the mood to listen to his nonsense. He unlocked the gate using his thumbprint.
Beep!
The gate opened.
Peter was stunned. His smile froze and his words were stuck in his throat, almost choking him.
As though he was slapped a dozen times, the embarrassment stung his face.
Andrius unlocked the gate of the Royal Gardens using his thumbprint?!
Was he the Wolf King!?
Peter was horrified as he stared at Andrius blankly. He forgot to blink, forgot how to speak, and forgot about everything.
It was outrageous!
How could Andrius be the Wolf King? Why was Andrius the Wolf King!?
He had insulted the Wolf King and crossed the line of no return! He even called the Wolf King a beggar and told him to sleep under a bridge.
Peter’s mind went blank but not Dexter’s.
Shocked, Dexter’s forehead was covered with sweat and the profuse sweating drenched his expensive suit. He kicked Peter by the knee, forcing the boy to kneel in front of the Wolf King before he, too, got on his knees.
“Wolf King, I am terribly sorry about this. My stupid son…”
He kowtowed repeatedly and even pressed Peter’s head to the ground as he was doing so.
“Let’s talk inside,” Andrius said with a frosty grunt before he walked in.
Dexter and Peter got up and followed him inside, looking morbid.
Inside the living room, Andrius sat on the couch with his legs crossed as he looked at the father and son kneeling before him.
“Wolf King… I was blind for not recognizing you. I was fooled, that’s why I said such stupid things. I was bewitched…”
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Peter remained horrified as he tried to come up with excuses to justify his behavior. With each excuse, he knocked his forehead on the floor loudly.
His forehead was swollen after a few hits, but since Andrius remained silent, he dared not
stop.
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“Wolf King, it’s my fault for not teaching my son right, hence giving him the chance to offend you.”
Dexter knelt beside Peter, kowtowing repeatedly to ask for forgiveness. He knew that once. Andrius put the blame on him or his son, the entire Carmines would be done for.
“Enough,” Andrius said casually. He added, “I can spare you and your family in Kiyoto, but you will have to surrender half of your current assets.”
Half?!
It was a severe punishment.
The Carmines had gone through multiple generations of hard work, internal conflicts, and business expansion to reach the current scale. Now, Dexter was forced to surrender half of them.
“Yes. Yes. I will surrender half of our current assets. Immediately!” Dexter nodded repeatedly. He dared not argue with the Wolf King.
Surrendering half of his family’s assets was a severe punishment, but it was better than what the Millers and the Crestfalls of the capital had suffered.
“I will make the necessary arrangements when I go back and deliver them to you at once.”
Dexter finally knew why Sumeria was ground zero for multiple incidents and why the wealthy families from the capital would hit a snag every time. It was because someone extremely powerful was in Sumeria!
“And the Stardust Complex,” Andrius added.
“Yes, yes. the Stardust Complex, of course!”
“Don’t forget it.” Andrius shifted his tone to include a sense of warning. “Sumeria welcomes all who do business here, but they must abide by the laws and follow the rules. If anyone tries to break the rules, attempts to disrupt the order, or has any ill intentions towards the locals, it would be suicidal for them.”
As Andrius‘ words subsided, the frosty intent shrouded Dexter whole and froze his heart, causing him to tremble.
“Yes! Yes! Yes!” Dexter nodded repeatedly and said hurriedly, “I will remember what you say today, Wolf King!”
“Get out,” Andrius bellowed without saying anything else.
“Yes! Yes! Yes!”
The father and son bolted up immediately, but their legs turned weak due to the kneeling and almost fell down again. Fortunately, they were able to help each other regain their balance and prevented themselves from further embarrassment.
As soon as the father and son stepped out of the Royal Gardens, Dexter immediately warned his son seriously, “Son, you must leave Sumeria as soon as possible. Leave now!”
“Uh…” Peter went blank for a moment. He said unwillingly, “Father, Simon–Tooke promised us to develop Sumeria together and we just arrived…‘
“Develop, your ass!” Dexter ran out of patience and interrupted his foolish son before he could finish. He roared, “Are you out of your damned mind? What made you so stupid? With the Wolf King here in Sumeria, do you really think Simon–Tooke has a chance?”
Peter was hit with a sudden realization.
Simon–Tooke was just a foreign company, which was nothing to the Wolf King.
The Wolf King killed foreign invaders mercilessly and reigned supreme on the battlefield. Those who defied him, be they foreigners or natives, would be punished.
If Simon–Tooke made their entry now…
Peter shook his head. The thought of it scared him, causing him to clench his rectum tightly.
Dexter added, “If you don’t want our family to perish, go back now and cut all ties with Simon -Tooke, and I mean all ties! Understand?!”
He was afraid that his stupid son acted foolishly again, so he emphasized it strongly, hoping that it would knock some sense into his son’s head.
“I understand, Father.” Peter knew the severity of the situation and nodded obediently.
Then, Sonia proceeded with the arrangement for the company.
Andrius was on a mini vacation and would spend his days drinking at Noir’s place.
A night before the opening ceremony at Simon–Tooke’s headquarters.
“Celestial Enterprise’s opening ceremony is tomorrow.” Mr. Longman looked at the men that he gathered and grinned. There were more than a hundred of them.
“Men, stay focused on the job! I want the opening ceremony to be a disaster!”
On the next day, the opening ceremony of Celestial Enterprise went on as planned.
Andrius arrived on his electric bike early in the morning.
“Mr. Moonshade, everything is ready. We’ll start when it’s time,” Sonia briefly said.
Andrius nodded.
“Andy.” Noir arrived and reported, “We got intel on Simon–Tooke. They have more than a hundred men ready to ruin the opening ceremony. Those foreign b*stards really don’t know when to give up.”
A hint of hostility flashed in Andrius‘ eyes. “If they insist on courting death, then let’s grant their wish. Get some snipers over. When they show up, fire away.”
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Soon, it was time for the opening ceremony to start.
The emcee went on stage and announced, “Now, let us begin the opening ceremony for Celestial Enterprise!”
Sonia, who was the person in charge of the company, went on stage and started the opening
ceremony.
Click! Click! Click!
Shutters snapped ceaselessly as the reporters took pictures of her on stage, capturing a historic moment for the company.
Celestial Enterprise started off strong. It contained all the assets and businesses of the Millers and the Crestfalls. In addition to the Timberlands‘ own resources, it became a behemoth in the industry. It would surely affect the economy of Sumeria, or even the entire East River State, in the future.
“Ms. Timberland!”
“What are your thoughts on including the Timberlands‘ business into Celestial Enterprise?”
“Ms. Timberland!”
“What are your plans for the next five to ten years?”
“Ms. Timberland!”
“Are the Timberlands the backbone of Celestial Enterprise?”
The reporters shoved their microphones close to Sonia, firing a barrage of questions at her. It was one reporter away from being chaotic.
“No. The chairperson of Celestial Enterprise is not a Timberland but someone else,” Sonia answered the last question.
“It’s not a Timberland?”
“Who is the chairperson of Celestial Enterprise?”
“Is it a family from Kiyoto?”
“Or…”
The reporters picked up the smell of an exclusive scoop, hence they fired even more questions at her.
“It’s…” Sonia smiled and looked up at the Stardust Complex. “It’s him!”
The reporters followed her gaze and looked up. They saw a figure standing at the top of the building.
The figure basked in warm sunlight, emanating a holistic and divine aura. He stood firm and tall like the ruler of the world, or an emperor, while the people beneath him were his subjects.
It was Andrius.
Unfortunately, she to the highting and distance, the reporters were unable to have a good look at his face
All the reporters and audience present at the scene were in awe of his hallowed aura. They forget about everything as their mind blanked out. His bright and divine presence made everything pale in comparison,
The image of a man basking in sunlight was branded in everyone’s minds for the rest of their lives.
A while later, the reporters regained their composure and continued firing trivial questions at Sonia, such as future development, the company’s goals, human resources, and so on.
When the interview session was over, the ceremony reached its climax.
“Now, let’s prepare for the ribbon–cutting session for Celestial Enterprise. Please…”
While the emcee made the announcement on stage, he was interrupted by a unison of hurried footsteps.
A bunch of thugs, armed with weapons, stormed onto the stage. There were more than a hundred of them.
The leader was a two–meter–tall bald man with flappy cheeks on his face. His presence alone was intimidating.
They were the thugs that Mr. Longman had gathered.
“Ribbon–cutting ceremony? I’m cutting your a*s!” the bald man roared with a vicious grin.” Our boss said that Celestial Enterprise disrespected him for annexing the Millers‘ and the Crestfalls‘ assets upon founding.
“Such a behemoth of a company cannot be allowed to exist in Sumeria. Now, shut this ceremony down and tear the place apart, or else…”
The bald man grinned wider, showing off his white teeth that looked intimidating.
“I will do it for you with my men!”
The emcee had never encountered such a situation and was horrified. She immediately looked at Sonia, pleading for help.
Sonia, unfazed, looked up at Andrius on the top of the building.
In fact, not only Sonia, all the reporters and the audience present at the ceremony looked Andrius, wondering what he would do about the situation.
up to
If Andrius did not strike back, in less than thirty minutes, the entire city, or the entire state, would know that Celestial Enterprise was nothing but a coward that anyone could take advantage of. The company would become a massive joke.
Up on top, Noir stood behind Andrius as he said, “Andy, the snipers are in position. Ready when you are.”
“Move out.”
“Aye.”
Noir then commanded into the walkie–talkie, “Everyone, move out.”
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The audience and reporters had no idea what happened but the thugs were mortified. They were notorious men themselves and they knew exactly what the red dots meant.
The red dots from a sniper!
They were all under multiple snipers‘ crosshairs!
Any unusual movement and the snipers would certainly put a bullet through their skulls!
The thugs were bullies of the city, but with that many red dots aimed at their heads, their temper and arrogance were replaced by obedience and timidity.
Fwoosh!
A company of soldiers came from all directions, armed with weapons that were loaded with real bullets, and surrounded the thugs immediately.
Thump!
All the thugs were horrified. They fell to their knees and put their hands above their heads without a second thought.
“We’re sorry!”
“We were wrong!”
“Please don’t kill us! We were under orders!”
If anyone had the nerve to cause a scene in the future, they might follow the footsteps of the thugs who were sent to the rural lands in the west to plant potatoes.
When the emcee announced the start of the opening ceremony, Mr. Longman clearly saw a
Once disclosed, one would be severely punished by the military, and it would mean the end of one’s life.
It was the main reason why the soldiers did not appear on TV.
Mr. Longman clenched his teeth. He added, “How about this? I’ll give you 20 million and I’ll send you to Tartan, another country, to spend the rest of your life. No one would know that it’s you. Can you tell me what happened back there?”
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Did Celestial Enterprise have the support of the military?
After the reporter left, Mr. Longman contacted his superior, Dean Mitchell, the chairman of Simon–Tooke, to inform him what happened.
Dean was unfazed after learning what happened. He scoffed and said, “Is this why Celestial Enterprise has the nerves to compete against us?”
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“What is it? Am I wrong?” Rainbow did not get his answer, so she opened her eyes at Andrius, asking in displeasure.
ape. You’re right!” Andrius held his laughter back and nodded repeatedly. “I hope you can meet him as well.”
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