An indissoluble knot formed heavily in the atmosphere as the two men stabbed each other with their eyes silently. 

There was the smell of gunshots in the air…

Lorenzo was the infamous god of wealth, feared by all for his command over both the underworld and the business world. He was powerful and known for his ruthless nature. In contrast, his uncle Caleb owned a few industries and syndicates, wielding only a limited amount of power and wealth.

The gap between the two men was as vast as the Pacific Ocean.

Regardless, they shared the same blood, and Caleb believed that, as the older relative, he deserved respect.

However, Lorenzo had just made him lose face.

'How could a dignified person like him bark like a dog?' His mind raged!

Caleb’s facial muscles twitched, and his eyes blazed, unable to accept what Lorenzo had demanded!

‘’ Lorenzo, don’t go too far! You might be wealthier and powerful than me, but I am still your elder!" 

‘’ Elder?’’ Lorenzo's deep eyes, like a terrifying abyss, hid the danger of a storm quietly. 

Calmly, he crossed one leg over the other, his face unreadable. 

He had already expected his uncle would meet him sooner or later. Well, it happened too soon. 

Lorenzo was aware that his uncle had become adamant on getting rid of him since childhood. 

Unfortunately,  his uncle failed many times...

With this, how could he let his uncle not pay for the sins committed, although now was not the time to strike back hard! 

Despite Lorenzo's impenetrable expression,  Caleb could easily see the former’s intention.

‘’ You are really hellbent on making me lose it all!’’ Fury steamed his body, causing him to shake violently while scowling!

‘’ That's the least of my aim, uncle.’’

Lorenzo wore a polite smile without emotion, making him appear eerie. 

His tone was low, but the weight of his words.......the force was like a heavy hammer hitting Caleb's chest.

Caleb knew his nephew was out to end him! Actually, he knew meeting Lorenzo privately was a bad idea, but he had thought things were still under his control. 

 If only he had more power and wasn't restrained by the old master of the family, he would have gone all out to exterminate the entire first branch where Lorenzo was from.

Due to Lorenzo’s so called aim, Caleb’s body hairs stood on end as if his instinct sensed a hidden danger, emanating from the terrifying figure on the seat. 

‘’ You.....’’ Swiftly, he took out a red colored pistol from behind, aiming it towards Lorenzo’s forehead. 

Laughing crazily, he ranted without stopping, ‘’ I have always wanted to end your fucking life, Lorenzo, but it seemed you are too favored by the gods!’’

‘’ All that you have should be mine!’’

‘’ But your dead parents took them all from me, and you are doing the same!’’

‘’ Tell me, why should I let go this?’’

‘’ I can be more powerful than you are!’’ 

At the same time, several men stepped out from the shadows and stood diligently behind Caleb. They also brought out their hidden rifles, and big knives, pointing it at Lorenzo from all angles. 

‘’This time, you can't escape from me!’’ 

Caleb was determined to reclaim what he believed belonged to him! He seemed to have imagined the scene of Lorenzo in pieces ......

Abruptly, a flash of cold light glinted in the air! 

The only thing perceived in the exclusive lounge was a chilly gust of wind. 

Instantly, the riffles and big knives were wielded from them and hurled to the floor like they meant nothing. 

*Clang* 

* Clang* 

*Clang!!!* 

One could see the knives were dripping with a red liquid, causing a metallic smell to waft around. 

Soon, several men collapsed to the ground with their heads separated from their bodies cleanly. Blood pooled like a broken tap.. 

‘’Don't test your luck, uncle. A blood like you means nothing to me.’’ 

Lorenzo straightened his suit elegantly after taking out some tissue to wipe his palms and glanced at Caleb indifferently, including the remaining two men beside his uncle, who were still standing with nervousness.

The next time, there would be no sparing.

Knowing he had warned Caleb, he still thought of showing the latter his place by smacking him to the ground! 

*Bang*

This indicated that losers are meant to be on the ground! 

" Do you need me to remind you who the king of the underworld is? I command the shot! No organ trafficking!" 

Once he was done, he stormed out of the lounge! 

At this point, no one dares to stop him.

What he displayed by taking down the weapons aimed at him was just a bit of his fighting skills. 

The moment Lorenzo was out of sight, Caleb growled like a beast whose prey had been snatched away. 

‘’ Y’all are useless! Bunch of fake guards! Get lost!’’ 

Enraged, he chased the two men out, blaming them for not being as good as Lorenzo. 

 Immediately, he sprang up from the ground, humiliation roaming over his slightly aged face. 

He would never forget this!

 Adjusting himself, he took out his phone, fingers flying as he dialed some string of numbers. 

‘’ Logan, you must do everything to out stand Lorenzo! Take back everything that belongs to us. I want him trampled beneath our feet!’’ 

****

 The darkness of the horizon made a sheet over the sunset's final soft glimmer of light, when the night slowly crept in. 

Meanwhile, at the presidential suite, Venessa had just woken up but couldn't lift a finger. Her whole body felt sore as if she had been crushed by a truck.

 As she struggled to get up, she winced, the cramps in between her legs acting up. 

That man was in no way gentle at all! She couldn't believe he had rough-handled her. Moreover, it was her first time.

Sitting up on the bed alone, every bit of the intimate moment flooded her mind like waves. In return, she inclined her head downward with shame, her face flushing hard! 

How could she spend her first time with a stranger? 

Venessa couldn't handle the realization and almost broke down in tears. She punched the bed violently, gritting her teeth with so much disappointment in herself. 

At this rate, the hatred that emerged in her heart towards Logan and Valerie was unimaginable! 

She would never let them go for this shame, and how they made her heart bleed! 

‘I will hunt them till eternity, but this stranger mustn't set his eyes on me again.’

With this thought, she managed to move away from the bed and quickly rushed to the closet. 

Vanessa selected and put on a white tent dress since her previous floral gown had been torn into unrecognizable pieces. 

Afterwards, she ambled towards the door, limping slightly due to intense activity. 

The instant she was close to the door, she overheard some footsteps outside. 

Vanessa frowned and peeped through the door. There, she caught sight of some men in black suits and shades, blocking the door. 

Seeing this, the lady knew there was no way to escape easily. 

‘Why were they guarding her?’ She mused with confusion etched on her face. 

Shaking her head, she assured herself it was nothing, but panic was beginning to set in.

Drawing in a deep breath, Vanessa decided to make a call, which was answered immediately. 

‘’ Ethan, can you come pick me at the Alvelia hotel?’’ 

She could still recall the name of the five stars hotel. 

When the call ended, an idea on how to escape struck her mind. 

‘’ Ahhh!’’ 

A scream erupted abruptly, coming from the suite. 

The guards stationed outside quickly perceived it and rushed into the room. At the same time, Venessa, who had glued to the door, took this as the best chance to sneak out.. 

A few minutes later, Vanessa could be seen sprinting out of the elevator with the tent dress flaring up and down, while the same men in black chased after her!

 It seemed they already realized she had deceived them by the scream. 

By this time, the street was engulfed with the cacophony of vehicles honking and neon lights from big stores and billboards. Activities on the street seemed nonstop despite nightfall as various pedestrians and vendors could be seen walking back and forth. 

As soon as Vanessa halted outside the hotel, she immediately spotted a Porsche that had just pulled up. 

‘’ Ethan!’’ 

Like a flash, Venessa bustled to where the Porsche car was and boarded it swiftly. 

‘’ Drive!’’ 

The car didn’t waste a second and sped away from the hotel. 

When the guards appeared outside, they couldn't see any sign of Vanessa. 

This......how would they explain it to their master? 

They glanced at one another and came to an agreement to inform Lorenzo as soon as possible. 

Lorenzo was quickly resting in the car with his eyes closed and brows furrowing. Despite that, his facial features were still unmatched and his beauty could make a thousand ladies melt to their knees. Still, the aura he emitted formed an invisible barrier around him, making it impossible for anyone to be close to him. 

Concurrently, a familiar Porsche drove past the Rolls-Royce, and a ring from Lorenzo’s phone came in immediately. 

‘’ Master, the lady is missing.’’ 

Instantly, an overwhelming pressure filled the entire car!