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Meanwhile, in Mysonna, Eagle King and Flying Fish, who hadn’t watched TV or newspapers for three days and didn’t use their phones, were vacationing at a secluded estate. They were completely unaware of what was happening outside and had been playing hide and seek with wild animals lately.
The vacation estate was located in the southwest end of Mysonna, surrounded by dozens of miles with few people. Only Eagle King and Flying Fish were there, choosing this place because it was owned by Yvette and they controlled the entire
area.
Yvette liked this place for simple reasons: few people, the ability to build their own airstrip, and plenty of wild animals. When they had nothing to do, the three of them could practice or compete. Although there was no suspense in winning or losing, it was still fun. More importantly, the meat from the animals was fresher and tastier.
Upstairs, Flying Fish suddenly stood up from the computer desk and rushed downstairs, shouting, “Damn it, damn it! Eagle King, come out, something big is happening!”
Downstairs, Eagle King had just put oatmeal into a bowl when he saw Flying Fish running down in a white shirt, her long legs exposed and swinging, making his eyes hurt.
Seeing her flustered, Eagle King sighed helplessly. ‘This woman never has a stable moment. She can only be serious when she’s on a mission. He took Flying Fish from her and rubbed her messy, frizzy hair. “Early in the morning, why are you shouting here instead of going back to sleep? What happened?”
Flying Fish quickly showed Eagle King her phone screen. It was clear–the Black Gold Network forum had pinned the order information to the top.
[Mr. Jenkins‘ order has been accepted by Zola]
Eagle King looked at the words, a bit confused. “The Boss has come out of retirement and is taking orders now? But this order is too low–profile. Why would the Boss bother to kill an Interpol agent?‘
Flying Fish nodded, picking up the freshly cooked oatmeal and moving to the dining table. “What does it mean that the
Boss took this order? Is she coming out of retirement for such a small job? Should we ask the Boss if she’s still in Clusia? It should be evening there now.”
Eagle King said, “Alright, I’ll call the Boss to ask. If this order doesn’t work, I’ll go see the Boss myself.”
Upon hearing this, Flying Fish obediently sat down properly, even more straight than a student, and didn’t touch the oatmeal Eagle King had made. She just waited for the call to connect.
Eagle King dialed the number, and the call connected quickly. “Boss, have you come out of retirement?”
ClusiaBetrico, Skyland, Yvette answered the phone while wiping her wet hair. The computer beside her was open to the Black Gold Network, with messages from Mr. Jenkins constantly flashing in the chat box.
Yvette’s voice was soft and slow. “Yes, I just took an order.”
Eagle King knew no one else could handle this and was just calling to ask why the Boss suddenly took such an order.
Flying Fish grabbed the phone, her voice clear and sweet. “Boss, why did you take such a small order? Are you still in Clusia? If this order isn’t good, I can go see you myself so you don’t have to worry about it!”
Yvette paused, chuckled lightly, and lowered her voice as if it was coming from deep within her throat. “You want to kill me?”
Flying Fish was stunned. ‘What does the Boss mean by this? Kill her? I’m so confused.‘
Eagle King heard it too and was baffled. “Boss, you and I killing you? Don’t joke around. It’d be better if you killed us
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Yvette squeezed the corners of her eyes and leisurely said, “Did you two see the name of the person to be killed at the end of the order?”
Flying Fish immediately scrolled to the end of the order and saw the familiar name. “Damn it, what the hell is this?”
Eagle King looked over and had a similar reaction. ‘So the Boss took this order to kill herself? But who is this unlucky guy named Mr. Jenkins placing orders on Black Gold Network? He must not realize this website is the Boss’s domain. He’s really asking for death here.‘”
Flying Fish had a flash of insight. “The person who placed this order, Mr. Jenkins, wants to kill Interpol Yvette. So the Boss is not only an assassin but also an Interpol agent? Isn’t that a bit too far–fetched?‘
Eagle King thought of this too. They looked at each other and simultaneously said, “Boss, when did you become part of Interpol?” If it weren’t for the secluded area, people would have reported them for disturbing the peace. The wild wolves outside the estate had been scared away by their voices.
Touching her own heart, Flying Fish felt it was beating fast and strong. ‘No wonder he’s the boss, he quietly managed to obtain an Interpol identity.‘
In Skyland, Yvette sat down on the chair and casually opened the message from Mr. Jenkins.
[Are you there?]
[Did you take the job?]
[When will you take action?]
[What happens if it doesn’t work out?]
[Please respond.]
Yvette typed a few words and sent them: [Three days from now, pay upfront.] Then she closed the chat.
Yvette said into the phone, “Just messing around.”
Eagle King and Flying Fish twitched their lips. ‘If someone else said that, they’d have been beaten to death. So arrogant! But coming from the Boss, it actually fits, like it’s only natural.‘
Eagle King spoke seriously, “Boss, this Mr. Jenkins ordered a hit on you. What’s going on? Should I take him out?”
Yvette curled one side of her lips, her eyes showing a mix of amusement and mockery. She glanced at the transfer information Robin had just sent. ‘Quite generous, he gave an extra 15 million dollars. And he wants me to kill Yvette? When did my life become worth only 30 million dollars?‘
Yvette said, “No need. Leave him for three days; he still has his uses, I’ll handle him personally after that”
Eagle King paused for a moment and then said, “Alright, Boss, got it. When are you returning to Mysonna?”
Yvette glanced at the man who had just walked through the door and softly said, “In two months.” After speaking, she hung up the phone and logged out of the website, cleaning up all traces.
Jeremiah walked over and placed the freshly made donuts on the table. He naturally took the towel from Yvette’s hand and stood behind her, gently wiping her damp hair.
Yvette took a bite of the donut–it was soft and chewy. This man is getting better at catering to my taste!
Jeremiah’s face was calm, with a faint smile. His deep eyes locked onto her. He sighed. ‘I’m really getting the hang of being a
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househusband. He spoke warmly, “It’s a new recipe, brown sugar Let me know how it tastes.”
Yvette slowly nodded. “Delicious.” Jeremiah could probably open a small restaurant with his current skills. Going from kitchen novice to master chef in just a few months. Smart people really do learn fast!‘
After drying her hair, Jeremiah sat next to Yvette and gently squeezed her fingertips. “The chess match the day after tomorrow, the roster is out. You’re playing.”
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Yvette nodded, finding a comfortable position and raising her eyes without much expression. “Okay.”
Jeremiah was indeed surprised that the young woman volunteered to play. ‘Given her personality, she hates trouble the most. For her to take the initiative like this, it’s quite a rare occurrence. She must really dislike this Robin; otherwise, she wouldn’t have made this decision. I didn’t even know she had an interest in chess.‘ Jeremiah put down the towel and spoke in a deep voice, “What made you decide to compete?”
Yvette propped her chin on her hand, her gaze downcast. From Jeremiah’s angle, he could only see her beautiful, flawless features and the pale, alluring curve of her collarbone, half in shadow, drawing him in.
Yvette wiggled her toes, her lips curling as she lazily said, “He’s too ugly. I can’t stand the sight of him.”
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Jeremiah chuckled softly, raising an eyebrow. ‘If Robin knew this was the reason, he’d probably die of anger. Jeremiah squinted. “Yeah, he is pretty ugly.”
News came from Betrico Hospital that Robin’s leg would have permanent damage, which for someone like him was a devastating blow.
Jeremiah pushed open a secret door, intending to return to his bedroom. From his desk to the door, it took him a full three minutes–he could barely move his feet.
Yvette stared at his retreating back, a faint, unreadable smile on her lips, and said unhurriedly, “Jeremiah, if you’re walking that slow, you might as well give up those legs.”
Jeremiah’s tall, straight back paused slightly. He turned around, his gaze tender, a bit warmer in his expression, and his voice. low and intoxicating. “It’s fine. I still have a third leg.”
In the next second, a coffee cup flew from Yvette’s direction, aimed right at Jeremiah.
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Jeremiah glanced at it and effortlessly caught the coffee cup, holding it in his hand.
Yvette wiggled her toes lazily, casting a slow, indifferent glance at him without saying a word.
Jeremiah sighed as he looked at her, then pushed open the secret door and returned to his bedroom, his retreating figure tinged with a bit of loneliness and pity.
The person sitting on the sofa only silently watched his performance. ‘His acting is too clumsy!
“The long, lonely night, lying sleepless with an empty pillow, having a young wife but unable to touch her–who could understand this feeling?‘ Jeremiah finally understood now.
After Jeremiah left, Yvette logged back into the Black Gold site. Just moments ago, when she logged off, Robin had gone crazy, bombarding her with dozens of messages.
[Are you there?]
[Why did you log off?]
[Can you reveal how you’re going to kill this person?]
[If possible, I’d prefer you assault her before killing her. Of course, I can tell you this woman is quite beautiful. I’m sure you’ll like her, Mr. Zola.]
[Did you log off?]
[I can add another 15 million dollars if you send me some pictures of her on her deathbed. How about it?]
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Yvette lowered her eyes slightly, her cold, dark gaze sharp. She typed a few words with her slender fingers: ‘Add 160 million dollars, and I’ll agree to what you said. A fool wouldn’t take money when it’s handed over. Only idiots wouldn’t make money!
In his hospital room at Betrico, Robin scoffed as he read the message from Zola. ‘What top–ranked assassin? Just a money- grubber. How do people glorify Zola so much on these sites? I knew it, there’s no one in this world who can’t be swayed by money. They just build up a reputation to make themselves seem untouchable.
Robin gritted his teeth. “This Zola is as greedy as Kaiden, that bastard. Fine, 160 million dollars it is. As long as Yvette is dead, I’ll pay whatever it takes! This 160 million dollars is most of my secret stash.‘
Don’t be fooled by the Jenkins family’s old money status. To maintain their appearance of wealth, the family’s finances had been in serious decline for years. This 160 million dollars came from the shady business Robin had been doing with the Steel Serpents. And just like that, Robin spent 200 million dollars trying to kill Yvette.
But Robin had already lost his mind. As long as Yvette died, he was willing to spend his entire fortune. All he could think about now was ‘Make Yvette die. The more gruesome, the better After transferring the money, Robin closed his laptop and collapsed onto the hospital bed, staring at a corner of the room with ghostly pale skin, devoid of any color. He endured the pain of his wounds, waiting for Dr. Ybaulla to arrive.
He thought, ‘For the chess match the day after tomorrow, I’ll make sure to compete personally. I will defeat the Clusian people myself and crush them completely. I’ll show them what a real genius looks like! Not someone like Yvette, that savage and domineering woman. What Goddess of Clusia? Ybaulla will always be number one!
On Friday, the day before the match, the media reports started to change again.
All morning, the news had been focused on tomorrow’s Clusia vs. Ybaulla chess match. The headlines from mainstream media remained restrained as usual, mostly just formally reporting the event schedule and format. They also confirmed from Ybaulla’s side that Robin was in good health and would be representing Ybaulla in the match.
Other non–mainstream newspapers are still using all sorts of flashy headlines to grab attention, mostly clickbait.
[After being released, Robin has been carefully recuperating and is confidently entering the chess exchange competition.]
[Who will take the chess competition title? A surprise or a shock
new national chess champion, Louis, has decided not to compete;
another person
will take part instead.]
[Why hasn’t the Clusia chess competition’s participants been announced yet?]
These past few days, people in Clusia have been mostly passing the time online gossiping. Domestic and foreign websites are alternately in use, with heated debates and keyboards almost sparking from all the typing. Because of the incident Robin caused at the café, everyone’s attention in Clusia and around the world is focused on this exchange competition between the two countries. The online discussions are as lively as during the festival.
Early in the morning, Andrew barged into the living room carrying fried spaghetti he bought outside and shouted, “Yve, Jeremiah, listen up! You know what? I went to buy breakfast, and even the old ladies on the street are talking about tomorrow’s chess exchange competition. It’s become common knowledge.”
The fried spaghetti was what Yvette wanted to eat; otherwise, Andrew definitely wouldn’t have volunteered so eagerly to take on this tough and noble task from Charles. He even took a photo of the spaghetti he bought and posted it to the “A Group of Little Pities” compound kids chat, showing off a bit. ‘Yve wants to eat it.‘
Then, the group exploded. People almost started fighting over the chance to deliver the meal. In the end, Andrew came up with a fair method: he inflated the market price and held a bidding war. As a result, Jared snapped it up for $660,000, gaining the opportunity to deliver breakfast to Yvette. The transfer has just been successfully completed.
Andrew really admired his own little brain; he easily made $660 000 like that. He already understood that as long as he clung to Yve’s thigh, he could have anything, and his small treasury would be full. Happily, Andrew placed the fried spaghetti in front of Yvette and said, “Yvette, freshly made. If you don’t like it, no charge. Even if you do, no charge, hehe!”
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Hearing this, Yvette looked at Andrew with her dark, clean, and clear eyes, untainted by a trace of dirt. She gave a faint “Oh,” then opened the box, took a bite, and nodded in Andrew’s expectant gaze. “Not bad.”
Just as Andrew was about to boast a couple of sentences without even checking who bought it, before he could speak, he clicked his tongue sharply because Yvette added. “It’s worth 1 million dollars.”
Andrew’s smile froze on his face, and he blurted out, “Which bastard sold me out?”
Yvette rested her chin on her hand, tapping the table intermittently, yawning, looking extremely lazy, and giving a half- smile, half–grimace glance at something behind Andrew. ‘Bastard? This kid really doesn’t know what it means that trouble comes from the mouth.
Charles calmly took a sip of milk, looked behind Andrew, and pointed, signaling him to turn around.
Andrew was confused. ‘What do you mean? Is there something behind me?’ He turned around in the direction Charles pointed. When he saw who was standing behind him, he immediately jumped in surprise. ‘Damn… why is my sister here?‘Now, even if Andrew was stupid, he figured it out. ‘Jeremiah had already left for military district matters this morning, and the only person present in the group was my sister, so my sister is that bastard?‘
Andrew swallowed hard, thinking about whether he could fake death now… “The problem is, I think if I immediately lie on the ground and pretend to be dead, given my sister’s temper, she might just make my fake death real!
Andrew quickly tried to flatter Samantha, saying, “When did you get here? Have you eaten breakfast? Maybe your brother could cook for you and make some delicious dishes?”
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Samantha was charming in every way, exuding a 9 feet 2.24 inches boss lady aura. She wore a neat and clean white suit, with all her hair tied up, looking very professional.
Samantha smiled, and to Andrew, it was the death smile. Every time his sister showed this smile, all he could do was run, run immediately. Andrew tried to flee, but Samantha was faster. She threw her bag, took two big steps, and delivered a roundhouse kick, sending Andrew flying like a streamlined object, hitting the dining table chairs, and his head smashed against the table leg.
Andrew lay face down on the table leg, yelling plaintively, “Damn it, sister, you ambushed me again.”
Samantha retracted her long legs, calmly smoothed the wrinkles in her suit, and smiled at the pitiful–looking Andrew in a very friendly tone. “You’re reacting too slowly, blaming me? Who else is the bastard? Come on, tell me properly!”
Andrew rubbed his kicked butt and climbed up from the ground, muttering, “I didn’t know it was you, sister, you went too far by tattling to Yve.” Andrew had no confidence in saying this; he only dared to mutter softly. ‘Earning this 1 million dollars was really not easy!
the Samantha ignored him and sat down next to Yvette. With Jeremiah not here, she couldn’t pass up great opportunity to get closer to Yve. Samantha said, “Yve, are you going to the exchange competition with Jeremiah tomorrow as well?”
Yvette nodded, took a sip of milk, and her voice was a bit weary. “Okay.”
Samantha knew that Yvette was the type who spoke few words but was formidable. A single word was enough. Samantha continued. “I’ll go too. Let’s sit together at the exchange competition.”
In response to Samantha’s invitation, Yvette nodded. “Alright.”
Samantha turned and waved at Andrew, and Andrew could only walk over reluctantly. “Sister, what else do you want?”
Samantha took out her phone and opened the payment code, saying, “Transfer the 1 million dollars to me. Don’t even think about hiding it.”
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Andrew, seeing that he couldn’t resist his sister, could only tearfully transfer the 1 million dollars he had just received. ‘My sister Samantha is a complete nagger. My 1 million dollars, just when I got it, it’s already gone…
Charles put down the newspaper and glanced at the two, his eyes growing deeper. “These brother and sister really aren’t alike at all. All the intelligence is going to the sister.
In the afternoon, Yvette took some time to go to the Chavez family and selected a dress for Aurora to wear at tomorrow’s exchange competition. As the wife of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs head, Aurora would be accompanying the exchange competition for the two days.
The exchange competition is divided into two events: the first is chess, and the second day’s second event is fencing. The format is very simple, not complicated; both chess and fencing are decided by a single game.
The night before the competition, Robin and Kaiden could hardly sleep all night. Robin couldn’t sleep at all due to anger and physical pain, while Kaiden was worried about Yvette as an unpredictable variable. Only Yvette, after having dinner, went to bed early and slept particularly soundly that night.
The next day, the highly anticipated exchange competition between the two countries was about to officially begin at 1 PM this afternoon.
Today, the world’s media attention was all focused on the Eastern Hotel, the venue for the exchange competition. Every media outlet was competing fiercely to secure a good spot, not even neglecting the surrounding areas, all to get first–hand information. Due to the nature of this exchange competition, only a limited number of official media were allowed entry. Whoever could get first–hand data would gain traffic, and online netizens were already eager for it.
However, before the exchange competition, there was a small banquet. The invitations were extended only to the families of Betrico officials and members of the Ybaulla delegation visiting Clusia. The number of guests wasn’t large, but each one was a heavyweight in their own right. The banquet was not open to the public, but that didn’t stop the media from arriving early and waiting at the entrance.
The banquet hall was set up in the Eastern Hotel, where Betrico hosts state guests. To facilitate the smooth conduct of the exchange competition after the banquet, the venue was already set up next door. After the banquet concluded, attendees could directly move over to watch the competition.
In Banquet Hall No. 1, Aurora was already at the venue accompanying Clifford.
Jase and Kyle were not attending this banquet; they would appear later at the exchange competition.
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Aurora was wearing a dress that Yvette personally altered for her… A purple brocade satin dress, with patterns like traditional Art Nouveau plum blossoms and other ink wash painting designs, a purely hand–painted dress. The dress showcased Aurora’s beautiful figure to the fullest, elegant and dignified yet grand. It was also the first for the “Vibe” next season’s main Renaissance motifs collection, making Aurora the first woman to wear it.
As soon as she entered, she caught the attention of all the women. The men only glanced once and then looked away; they wanted to look twice, but with Clifford being such a big jealous type next to his wife, they didn’t have the courage.
Aurora stood straight, wearing a proper smile on her face, and gave a slight smile to everyone.
Today, Clifford deliberately chose a dark suit to match Aurora, coordinating with her. The two of them standing together were simply a perfect pair, making many people envious.
Samantha came with Tim, wearing a blue mermaid dress today, accentuating her curves. Plus, her boss lady face attracted quite a bit of attention. However, most of them knew Samantha; it wasn’t their first time seeing her. Samantha was known as a shopping mall diva.
Samantha, holding a wine glass and linking her arm with Tim’s, walked towards Clifford and Aurora. When she reached them, Samantha said, “Mr. Chavez, Aurora, didn’t Jeremiah and Yve come with you?”
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Tim greeted Clifford; the two of them had been friends for many years.
Aurora smiled, her expression somewhat mysterious. “Jeremiah and Yvette aren’t coming to the banquet. They’ll go straight to the exchange competition site.” Aurora already knew who would be playing in today’s chess match. ‘How much more. surprise does my daughter–in–law want to give me? I didn’t expect her to be a chess expert. I’m really looking forward to the match. Thinking about it made Aurora excited. ‘I can’t wait to leave this damn banquet even a moment longer.
Samantha felt a bit disappointed when she heard Aurora say that. She nodded and replied, “Alright, Aurora. If Yve isn’t coming, then I won’t be either. I’ll go straight to the exchange competition. By the way, is Yve also interested in chess?”
Clifford nodded. “Samantha, you’ll understand soon enough. Rest assured.” He had personally signed off on the final list of participants, so he was naturally the first to know that Yvette would be competing in the chess tournament. Despite being over fifty, Clifford still looked elegant and handsome, with traces of his youthful grace and charm.
Tim laughed heartily. “I’m telling you, Mrs. Chavez, your daughter–in–law is truly remarkable. Samantha has only met her a few times, but she talks about Yve every day. Andrew, that rascal, does the same. I really need to see who she is! What happened the day before yesterday was really impressive. No wonder she’s the Chavez family’s daughter–in–law–she has such character!” Tim didn’t lower his voice, and since most eyes at the banquet were on these few people, many heard what he said..
A small group gathered together, and a fashionable woman in her forties spoke up, “Did you hear that? Was Mr Mitchell praising Jeremiah’s girlfriend just now?”
A plumper woman added. “I heard it too. From what my son told me, Jeremiah’s girlfriend has a bad temper. Last time at the bar, she even dealt with a young model.”
“I heard about it as well, but my son said that model was asking for it.”
“Jeremiah’s girlfriend is named Yvette, right? It’s a pretty common name. Wasn’t it also a Yvette who dealt with those two from Ybaulla the day before yesterday?”
“Oh, it must be a coincidence. How could the Major General’s girlfriend hit someone!”
“What’s the big deal? Look at Mrs. Chavez’s dress–doesn’t it look familiar?”
Everyone nodded, and a woman looked closely. “Now that you mention it, it does look familiar. Didn’t ‘Vibe‘ exhibit this gown recently? Didn’t their director say it wasn’t for sale? What’s going on?”
“Yeah, I just remembered. Their director said they wouldn’t accept private orders and were very firm about it. So how is Mrs. Chavez wearing it now?”
A woman who saw them gathering approached and happened to hear this. She looked enviously toward Aurora and whispered, “Stop guessing. I know a bit about this. I have a relative who works at ‘Vibe. All thirty of the haute couture pieces they showcased this time are now at Mr. Chavez’s home. We can’t even dream of that.”
The women who were gossiping just moments ago all looked towards Aurora in unison. ‘All thirty haute couture pieces were bought by Aurora? What a joke! Didn’t ‘Vibe‘ say each person could only customize one piece? Why is Aurora getting special treatment?‘
Some people started to feel bitter upon hearing this. “Oh well, we just don’t have a husband like Mr. Chavez. Let ‘Vibe‘ break the rules for us.”
“Exactly, what else can we do? We don’t have his capabilities!”
The woman who had just approached immediately waved her hand. “My relative said it wasn’t Mr. Chavez. Jeremiah’s girlfriend casually made a phone call, and their director personally delivered all the dresses to them, even adjusting the sizes
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herself.”
The room fell silent as everyone looked incredulous. ‘Wasn’t she supposed to be a second–rate heiress from Seacrity? How could ‘Vibe‘ break their own rules for her? Not to mention, even one haute couture piece is something many of us couldn’t get no matter how much we begged!‘
The woman who had just arrived added. “Also, ‘Vibe‘ didn’t charge a single penny for the thirty haute couture pieces.” Dropping this bombshell, she left with her wine glass in hand.
Their daughter–in–law is so excellent. Who can they argue with now? They can only blame their own ungrateful sons.
The banquet passed quietly, with no participants from either country showing up. The photos taken by the media featured either this leader or that minister. Media outlets without permission didn’t dare publish photos, so the entire morning’s internet was calm. It was like the calm before a storm, with only a few people checking the news, all waiting for the global live broadcast of the upcoming exchange competition.
In the car, Jeremiah and a few others were on their way to the Eastern Hotel.
Yvette wore a black outfit today–black clothes and pants. Compared to her usual attire, she looked much more formal and serious. As soon as she got into the car, she found the most comfortable spot and nestled into the sofa.
Jeremiah was driving, with Charles and Andrew sitting in the back seats.
Yvette casually opened a piece of vanilla toffee, its milky aroma filling the air. She hadn’t eaten much lately because she’d been keeping in shape. Then she took out her phone, lowered her gaze, her eyelashes fluttering slightly. Her stunning beauty shone even brighter, and her delicate white fingers tapped lightly on the screen.
She hadn’t been playing Super Mario recently. She had discovered a more interesting game–a virtual pet game that was sweeping through elementary schools. Yvette had recently bought a pig, a donkey, and a very expensive Husky in the game. It was quite fun.
Andrew, sitting in the back, still had a You’re kidding me” expression on his face. He had just heard Jeremiah say that Yve was participating in the chess competition, meaning Yve was the mysterious competitor today. ‘Good grief, what’s going on here? Is Yve going to challenge the world champion?‘
Charles looked noticeably calmer. ‘The instructor’s intelligence even surpasses the principal of Mysonna’s top academy. The next chess match shouldn’t be a problem. For the instructor, it’s all about what they want to do or not.‘
Andrew composed himself, swallowed hard, and patted Yvette’s shoulder. Just as his hand touched her, Jeremiah gave him a piercing look and calmly said, “Don’t want the hand anymore?”
Andrew immediately withdrew his hand. As the lowest in the food chain, he felt frustrated and rubbed his hand. “Jeremiah, I was just expressing my admiration for Yvette.” Andrew thought for a moment and asked, “Yvette, can you tell me what you’re not good at?”
another piece of vanilla toffee, and put it in her mouth. Her Husky in the game was getting tore open Yvette looked up, married soon, but finding a partner was tough. She had spent ten thousand gold coins, but the Husky refused to agree. Tilting her head slightly, she casually replied to Andrew, “I don’t know, I haven’t met anyone yet.”
Andrew gave an awkward smile, realizing he had embarrassed himself and deserved the blow from someone as formidable as Yvette. Suddenly, he felt a bit sorry for Robin. ‘If he knew that his careless words had provoked such a strong opponent, would he want to die more? In the upcoming chess exchange, I have a feeling Robin will be crushed.
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At the banquet, a national–level deputy’s wife couldn’t contain her curiosity any longer. She approached Aurora with a smile on her face. As she got closer, she noticed the unique aspect of Aurora’s dress. “The dress is made from fragrant cloud yarn. What a grand gesture!‘ Felicity Linker greeted Aurora politely. “Hello, Mrs. Chavez. May I have a moment?”
Aurora nodded slightly. “Hello, Mrs. Linker.”
Felicity stared at her dress with obvious envy. “Mrs. Chavez, is this dress from Vibe’s new season haute couture? I heard someone saying you bought all of Vibe’s new season pieces in one go. That must be a rumor, right?”
Aurora smiled gently, glanced around at the people pretending not to care, nodded graciously, adjusted her hair, and said warmly, “It’s not a rumor. I didn’t expect such a small thing to spread like this. It’s nothing special–my beautiful, generous, kind, and lovely daughter–in–law/just made a phone call, and Vibe sent all the haute couture pieces over.”
The eavesdropping guests were nearly infuriated by Aurora’s boastful remarks. ‘She’s just a daughter–in–law, why all the adjectives? Just a phone call? How could a simple phone call make Vibe break their own rules?‘
Felicity forced a smile. ‘Am I being punished for something? Did I just make Aurora show off her mother–in–law relationship for no reason?‘
Eastern Hotel, 12:30 PM. Jase met with Kyle on behalf of Clusia, accompanied by Clifford, Tim, and others. On Kyle’s side were the visiting delegation, Kaiden, and Robin, who had just been discharged from the hospital that morning. Representatives from media around the world had already arrived at the competition venue early.
At the entrance of the Eastern Hotel, Yvette, Jeremiah, Andrew, and Charles got out of the car together and went straight through the VIP internal passage. The four of them took a private elevator directly to the exchange competition venue.
As the doors to the venue opened, everyone’s eyes focused on the two people at the entrance.
Jeremiah, dressed in military uniform, stood tall and handsome, with eyes as deep as the ocean. The two gold stars on his shoulders nearly blinded everyone.
Yvette stood beside him in black clothes and pants, hands in her pockets. She looked stunning, exuding an effortless indifference, her usual lazy demeanor, with a slight lift of her eyes and a smile at the corner of her mouth.
Standing together, their powerful aura made everyone think. “Perfect match.” Behind Charles and Andrew, no matter how good they looked, they were just background. Everyone completely ignored them, focusing all their attention on Jeremiah
and Yvette.
Among those present, only Robin and Kaiden noticed Yvette and Jeremiah’s strong reactions at the entrance. ‘Charles being kicked out of Seventy–Two Chambers by Braydon has become notorious in the underworld. I can’t believe he escaped Braydon’s hunt and ended up with the instructor. He really hit the jackpot with a big leg!‘
Kaiden felt a deep resentment rising in his heart. ‘Why is Charles always so lucky? The instructor chose to take him under his wing out of everyone at the training camp, and now he’s openly favoring and protecting Charles! Why is the world so unfair? All the good things are just for Charles!‘
Kaiden saw that Jeremiah, standing next to Yvette, had his eyes narrowed. He already knew who he was–it was his fencing opponent in this competition, Jeremiah, the youngest major general in Clusia, the grandson of the top commander. Kaiden didn’t know Jeremiah’s exact strength, and no one sent out had any information on him, showing how tightly Clusia was protecting him.
However, Kaiden still had great confidence facing Jeremiah. His fencing was overwhelmingly domineering, far superior to that of a conventional military fencer. ‘But why are the instructor and this major general appearing together?‘ This made Kaiden feel uneasy.
Standing next to Kyle, Kaiden leaned in and whispered a few words into his ear. Whatever he said made Kyle’s expression instantly sour as he stared at Yvette with a troubled look,
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Jeremiah and Yvette walked side by side into the hall, while Andrew and Charles, both in matching black suits, followed behind them. With Charles around, Andrew seemed to take on a sharper edge.
Wherever they went, people would instinctively step aside, avoiding their sharp presence. No man could match Jeremiah, and no woman could rival Yvette, so naturally, no one would invite trouble.
Jeremiah walked over to Jase and gave a standard military salute Commander.” He then nodded in acknowledgment to Clifford, Aurora, Tim, and Samantha.
Yvette lifted her eyes, scanning the crowd with a cold
gaze, pausing
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Just that one glance made Kaiden shudder, his whole body feeling cold.
Yvette didn’t speak or greet anyone proactively, and this demeanor left everyone in the room shocked. ‘Even though she’s with Interpol, isn’t this a bit too arrogant? This is Mr. Jase Chavez and Prime Minister of Ybaulla. Doesn’t she think they’re worth a greeting?‘
In an unexpected turn of events, Jase didn’t get angry at all. Instead, he smiled kindly and said, “Why are you so late?”
Yvette raised an eyebrow and replied, unhurriedly. “Traffic.” Just two words, not one more.
Everyone froze again. ‘Why does that tone sound like casual small talk? Does Mr. Jase Chavez know this Interpol officer?‘ Some people seemed to suddenly realize something, exchanging whispers with those around them, and soon after everyone looked at Yvette with a different gaze.
‘How could we forget that the girlfriend Jeremiah brought back from Seacrity is also named Yvette? Now looking at Mr. Jase Chavez’s attitude today, isn’t it obvious they’re the same person? We’ve been so foolish to only realize it now.
Only Kyle, Kaiden, Robin, and the remaining members of the visiting Ybaulla delegation were still confused, completely unaware of the situation.
Robin glared at Yvette with anger on his face. Unable to hold back, he stepped forward and mocked. “Grand–aunt, so this is the so–called International First–Class Interpol Officer? I’m not the terrorist you claim I am. You injured me so badly, and you’re not even planning to apologize? Is this the professional conduct of Interpol?”
The room fell silent again. Kyle didn’t step in to stop him, simply smiling as he stood to the side.
Charles sneered when he saw Robin coming up for another round. ‘If someone’s looking for trouble, no one can stop them. Getting beaten once wasn’t enough; now he’s coming back for more.‘
Kaiden took a step back, not wanting to face the instructor head–on and stir up more trouble–he couldn’t afford to.
Jeremiah stepped forward, exuding an aura of deadly intent. His deep–set eyes, like dark, starry skies, gleamed with a chilling coldness as he gazed at Robin. The cold, mysterious look in Jeremiah’s eyes made Robin feel a suffocating pressure, as if he could hardly breathe.
Yvette remained as indifferent and lazy as ever, her deep eyes narrowing slightly. She pressed her lips together and said to Robin, “Apologize to you? You think you’re worthy?”
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Jeremiah glanced to the side, a smile in his eyes. “This girl’s ability to snap back at people has really reached the peak.
Once again, the hall fell into an eerie silence.
Robin’s face changed dramatically. ‘In front of all these people, my dignity was just stomped into the ground by this woman!‘
Even Kyle’s expression grew tense. ‘Robin is part of the Ybaulla delegation. Isn’t Yvette’s comment a slap in the face to the whole delegation?‘
As Ybaulla’s Prime Minister, Kyle couldn’t get too involved in such a personal grudge. Besides, Yvette was a top–tier Interpol officer, and he didn’t want to provoke Mysonna’s side. Suppressing his anger, he whispered to Robin, who was about to speak again, “Shut up. Stop causing trouble for me. Today’s chess match is your stage, understand? The most important thing for you is to win today’s game, not to bicker with this woman. Only victors have the right to mock others!”
Robin was taken aback. He didn’t dare disobey Kyle, so he held back his rage and stepped aside, clenching his fists tightly, his teeth grinding together. He thought, ‘Fine, let Yvette act arrogant for two more days. She’ll be killed by Zola soon anyway!‘
Seeing Robin fall silent, the room grew even quieter. ‘Mr. Jase Chavez’s future granddaughter–in–law is really someone who doesn’t need to say much to make her point. One sentence, and Robin didn’t dare utter another word. No wonder Jeremiah chose her–they’re a perfect match.‘
The media quickly captured the entire scene, and within moments, edited clips of it were uploaded online. In less than a minute, the video had over 30 thousand views, with the numbers rising at a frightening speed.
The internet erupted once again.
[Whoa, my goddess is amazing! Robin must be spitting blood by now!]
[Forget spitting blood; he’s probably suffering internal injuries. Our goddess can kill with just one line.]
[Exactly, with just one ‘You’re not worthy,‘ the damage is off the charts. But now I wonder, who exactly isn’t worthy–Robin or…?]
[Is that even a question? It’s obviously a double entendre. We know what it means, don’t we?]
[Haha, exactly, ‘He’s not worthy!… none of them are.]
[Enough said, I’m here to carry the flag for our goddess. Get me to the trending topics now!]
[Uh, can I timidly ask, aren’t you all curious why our goddess is even here?]
But that comment quickly got drowned out in the flood, and not many people paid attention.
Suddenly, a newly registered account left a comment that caught everyone’s eye. “Don’t be fooled by Yvette. She’s not a good person. She’s just pretending to be high and mighty. What’s so great about her?”
The moment people saw this comment, they focused all their anger on it. How could anyone slander their goddess, who had worked so hard for Clusia?
[Who is this? Fresh out of a mental hospital? You better go back before you disgust us any further!]
[Agreed! What right do you have to talk about our goddess?]
[Talking about our goddess? Who do you think you are? ‘Pretending to be high and mighty–sounds more like you!]
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At the Carter household in Seacrity, Winona stared at her phone her eyes bloodshot as she saw everyone’s harsh comments. She screamed in rage, [Bitches, they’re all btches! Only btches would like that bitch Yvette!]
Downstairs, the servants ignored Winona’s screaming and went about their tasks as usual.
At the Eastern Hotel, Kaiden stood by Kyle’s side. It must’d been his imagination, but he didn’t even dare lift his head to look at Yvette, avoiding her even in his peripheral vision.
At 1 p.m., all key personnel had taken their seats. Jase and Kyle sat in the center, with Clifford and other relevant figures in the front row. Jeremiah and Yvette sat together, also in the front Andrew, Tim, and Samantha, who had just returned from the banquet, sat together, while Charles took a seat in the back row.
For this exchange competition between the two countries, both Clusia and Ybaulla each had a host. After a brief opening ceremony, they announced the names of the participants, who then took the stage. Cameras captured every angle, and the entire event was broadcast live in high definition.
Clusia was the first to draw a name from the box, announcing Robin’s participation. There was no surprise there, as everyone already knew. Now, the crowd was eagerly awaiting Clusia’s participant, whose identity had yet to be revealed–the biggest mystery of the day.
The Ybaulla host drew a slip of paper from Clusia’s box and slowly opened it. The male host froze for a moment when he saw the name, his expression shifting slightly. He quickly glanced at the audience, his eyes filled with doubt. These small gestures left the audience puzzled. The host read the name on the paper. “Yvette.”
As soon as the two syllables were spoken, the once–silent hall instantly buzzed with chatter as everyone began whispering to each other.
“Did I hear that right? Yvette? Is it that Yvette?”
“You heard me right, it’s Yvette. Where else would another Yvette come from?”
“This… why does this feel so surreal? She can play chess? Dares to compete against the world champion?”
“She must be a master. If she couldn’t do anything, who would go up and bring shame on themselves?”
“Wow, Jeremiah’s girlfriend is truly talented in both literature and martial arts. Jeremiah is better than fencing, and grand- aunt is better than chess. These two are teaming up with strong forces.”
“I feel like it’s going to be exciting. I don’t know if grand–aunt can actually win.”
“Winning is unlikely. Robin is the world champion. If Yvette really had that level, she would have participated in competitions by now. How could she stay hidden?”
“I think so too. The reality is harsh. I guess there’s not much hope for us, Clusia, in chess!”
Robin heard the name and widened his eyes, then glanced at Yvette, who was not far away, with excitement almost overflowing in his eyes. “This is too easy! This woman is actually Clusia’s competitor. God is helping me regain my place. I can properly humiliate this woman! I must crush her pride beneath my feet!‘ Robin was immersed in his own fantasies, completely oblivious to the slight sneer on Yvette’s lips.
Samantha stiffly turned her head to look at Andrew and mechanically asked, “Is Yve going to compete?”
Andrew nodded calmly, feigning depth as he stroked his chin. “No need for surprise. With Yvette in the mix, you can be confident.”
Tim also looked towards the speaking siblings, his expression serious. “Yvette is competing? She can play chess?” Andrew nodded with great assurance. “Dad, besides not being able to have a child on her own, there’s probably nothing Yvette can’t do, no task she can’t accomplish. As for you, just keep your
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Yvette stood up, flicked her eyelids, her face indifferent, her tone deep and strong. Her brows and features exuded a hint of evil, her expression calm and composed. ‘Chess… it’s been a while since I played. To the curious gazes around her, Yvette acted as if she hadn’
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Yvette walked up to the stage and sat in a chair, not even glancing at Robin across from her, completely ignoring him. She glanced at the black pieces in front of her and curled her lips. ‘Black clothes and black pieces, quite a match!’
The moment Yvette smiled, the media captured it again and quickly uploaded it online. The media already knew who could bring them huge traffic.
As expected, once this photo went online, Yvette’s fans couldn’t stay still, constantly flooding the internet.
Yvette’s seated posture, her long straight legs slightly bent, seemed like she was wearing “I’m here just to have fun” on her body.
Robin gritted his teeth. “This woman can really act. Wait till I see how I crush her!
At the same moment, in the Goodman family, Braydon sat in front of the computer staring at the live broadcast of that face he’d been longing for day and night, his brow furrowed. ‘Just a little longer, almost there. I’ll be free from Matthew soon. Then I’ll go find the instructor, I’ll definitely get him back, no matter what, even if it means death, we’ll be together! I won’t allow the instructor’s ashes to be with anyone else, only with mel
At Mysonna Medical Lab, Silas had turned down all experiments, just watching Yvette on the live broadcast. He didn’t know when this lady had also gotten an Interpol identity. ‘If this keeps up, my medical lab will really not get any recognition. Think about me being stuck in this lab until I’m eighty, that would be so pitiful. No matter what, I have to take back control of the medical lab!’
In Betrico, James and Michael were at home, also watching the live broadcast on TV. ‘My granddaughter is a physics genius, that’s one thing, but now she’s also first-class Interpol, just thinking about it makes me so proud.
At the chess competition site, Yvette and Robin sat opposite each other, their postures and auras completely different. Before it even started, Robin had already lost the initiative. Chess was a matter of the mind, and when the mind was chaotic, the strategy dispersed. Unfortunately, Yvette’s aura was too strong, completely suppressing Robin.
Robin also realized this; after all, he was a chess master. He immediately felt the psychological change. He quickly forced himself to calm down, not to be affected by Yvette’s aura. Robin wiped the cold sweat off and regained some of his confidence on the competition field, but his slightly trembling right hand still betrayed him. After what had happened the day before, he already had a psychological shadow regarding Yvette, which was hard to erase.
Yvette gave him a faint glance, half-lowering her brows, and chuckled lightly.
People in the audience were bewildered. ‘Why did Yvette suddenly laugh?’
Only Jeremiah knew why. “The young lady obviously isn’t taking Robin seriously as an opponent!’
At exactly ten past, the match officially began.
Everyone in the banquet hall automatically slowed their breathing, watching the two on the stage and the magnified chessboard on the screen. Even online viewers were the same. This thrilling and highly anticipated match had finally arrived! Would Yvette be able to protect Clusia’s dignity? No one knew until the end.
Robin took the white pieces, Yvette took the black. The chessboard had 19 horizontal and vertical lines, 361 intersections, and according to chess rules, black moved first.
Yvette extended her pure white jade hand to hold the pieces, casually placing one on a spot on the board.
Robin glanced at her. ‘Why isn’t this woman playing normally? Placing a piece here would lose the initiative, wouldn’t it? Can she actually play chess?’ Robin didn’t dare to underestimate Yvette. He suspiciously placed a white piece; this was also his style, to take the initiative, occupy advantageous positions, implement encirclement, and finally trap and capture enemy to win.
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As time went on, Robin felt like his eyes were suddenly blurry, his chess path becoming narrower. But this was also a deliberate illusion to make Yvette fall into the trap, to catch her off guard in the end.
People in the audience who understood chess had their own thoughts. Jase took a sip of coffee, tilted his head, and said to Clifford, “Robin is intentionally luring that girl. If this continues, this game is dead.”
Clifford frowned, his study of chess not deep, so he only had a superficial understanding. He whispered, “Dad, Robin does have some skills. This situation is hard for the opponent to win
Jeremiah turned to look at the worried pair, his voice hoarse. “The young lady is using their own methods against them.” After speaking, he turned his gaze to Yvette, as if he could only focus on her alone.
Jase and Clifford were stunned. ‘What does he mean?’ They immediately understood, then turned their attention back to the chessboard. After Jeremiah’s insight, they understood what it meant. Looking at the board again, with different mindsets, they indeed saw different things. ‘It’s true that the involved parties are confused! This isn’t Robin setting a trap for Yvette. Clearly, Yvette is gradually countering Robin step by step, subtly rearranging Robin’s original setup. This girl’s brain is really terrifying.
Jase and Clifford exchanged a glance, then pretended nothing had happened, their faces still slightly worried, genuine acting father and son.
Robin was smug. ‘Just three more moves, and it’s time to sweep in.’ He looked at Yvette, his eyes filled with venom. In the chess match, neither side could speak until the game ended, so Robin had to endure and express his hatred with his eyes.
Yvette gave him a faint glance and casually placed another black piece.
By this point, Robin still didn’t understand Yvette’s strategy, feeling like each move wasn’t doing much. But after playing for so long, he felt like he hadn’t gained any advantage, which was strange. Robin could only continue playing according to his strategy. Ten more minutes passed.
Yvette rested her chin on her hand, looking at the black and white pieces on the board, both sides biting hard.
Robin felt the game was getting more and more wrong, his brain struggling to process, his head feeling dizzy. ‘No way… The moves aren’t following his layout. Now it’s wrong; the black pieces have unknowingly formed a siege.’ Robin was dazed, wiped the cold sweat from his head, gritted his teeth, made another move, and then stared hard at Yvette. ‘As long as she hasn’t seen through my move’s intention, I will definitely win!’
In the audience, Kaiden, who had somehow sat next to Charles, looked at the two on the screen and the chessboard between them, eyes fixed on Charles, his voice a bit sharp. “Who do you think will win, the instructor or Robin?”
Charles didn’t even lift his head. ‘Why did Kaiden suddenly sit next to me to annoy me?’ Back in the day, Kaiden did as Carson did, doing countless shady things to become the instructor’s apprentice. In the end, he even tried to use children to achieve his goals, which was why the instructor chopped off one of his fingers, or rather, the instructor probably intended to kill him at that time.
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Charles looked indifferent. He was sitting in the last row and could only see the two players‘ moves on the big screen. He was a chess novice; with his days on the knife’s edge, he didn’t have the energy to study such leisurely things. He wasn’t an instructor, so he only had a basic understanding of the game, seeing that it was a balanced match. A thin layer of frost covered Charles’s face. When Kaiden asked him a question proactively, he didn’t even glance at Kaiden and coldly said, “The instructor won’t lose.”
Kaiden looked at Charles’s reaction and let out a sneer. Even though he didn’t want to admit it, he knew that since the instructor volunteered, she would definitely win. No matter the current situation of the game, the outcome was already decided. ‘If Robin is a chess prodigy, then the instructor is a genus among geniuses!
“This world champion has reached his limit today,‘ but that was exactly what he wanted. ‘If Robin and I both win, there’s no comparison. Only one win and one loss can clearly show the difference between us, right?‘ Stepping on Robin to rise to power was Kaiden’s initial plan, but he never expected the instructor would step in to help him.
Kaiden stood up and looked down at Charles. His expression was gloomy, and his tone was somewhat complex and hard to understand. “Charles, back when we were in the training camp, I was jealous of you. I admit, even now I’m still jealous of you. In terms of swordsmanship, you can’t match me; in terms of cunning, you can’t match Carson. But the instructor chose you. Even Carson and I were almost killed by the instructor because of going after you. With the instructor as your backing, you’ve climbed all the way to the position of Seventy–Two Chambers General Master, becoming Braydon’s greatest asset.”
Kaiden paused, then continued with a hint of schadenfreude. “Too bad, you’re too stupid. You betrayed Braydon to stick to the instructor’s rule of not touching poison, and ended up as a stray dog, only able to seek protection by the instructor. I really look down on you.”
Charles looked up at Kaiden, his face calm and unremarkable, and glanced him up and down. “This person has remained the same all these years, narrow–minded, sinister, and crafty. Charles didn’t get angry but laughed instead.
A faint smile made Kaiden pause. ‘I humiliated Charles like this, how can he still be smiling?‘
Charles spoke word for word. “Kaiden, take a look in the mirror. You look like a resentful woman. I’m happy to be a freeloader next to the instructor, happy and free. What does that have to do with you? If you really want to be one, try getting the instructor to even glance at you. The instructor would find you disgusting even as a lowly worm!”
Kaiden wanted to curse him out, but couldn’t do it in this setting. He really didn’t expect that after several years, Charles had become so sharp–tongued. Kaiden dropped a harsh remark. “Take care of yourself!” and stormed out.
Charles snorted disdainfully. ‘Kaiden’s intentions are all on his face. Does he really think that if Robin loses the chess match, he’ll win in fencing?‘Although Jeremiah didn’t show much skill, a man who got to this position at a young age and was chosen by the instructor couldn’t be that bad.
On stage, Robin looked nervous, his face turning pale and blue, a faint, almost imperceptible sweat forming on his forehead. His eyes wandered, showing a thoughtful expression, his face complex and pale, his breathing becoming increasingly unstable. He felt that Yvette had unknowingly disrupted all his planned moves. He even knew he had subtly fallen into the trap set by Black’s underhanded strategies. Robin watched Yvette’s casual demeanor, revealing his hidden panic and unease. ‘What should I play next?‘
Robin now realized he had underestimated Yvette. She had pushed him Chess between masters, one wrong move could be disastrous.
this point. He couldn’t afford to be careless.
The media focused all their cameras on Robin, who hadn’t made a move yet. The website had upgraded their servers for this live broadcast, so no matter how many people watched simultaneously, the stream remained stable, with all cameras in high definition, even showing his pores clearly. Robin’s anxious demeanor was fully captured on live broadcast.
A website comment. [Is Robin stuck? Can’t make a move? Oh my God, the goddess is amazing, she can push Robin to this level.]
I’ve watched Robin’s matches. He’s always been so arrogant in world competitions, basically forcing his opponents to give
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[Someone upstairs is right, I’ve also studied his chess moves; they’re very tricky and unexpected. But the goddess didn’t follow his strategies from the start. She must have figured him out!]
[I’m going crazy for the goddess, she’s so awesome! Not only is she good in Interpol, but now she’s also so good at chess.]
[This isn’t just good, it’s a complete, low–key, overwhelming crush. So satisfying!]
[If the goddess marries me, I’ll have monkeys with you. Marry me, marry me, important things need to be said a hundred times!]
[Weakly asking, is there a chess expert here to explain the situation? Who has the advantage here?]
After this comment, the replies below turned into explanatory posts.
[I’m from the Chess Association, just a nobody. Our president is also watching the live broadcast. He says the game is evenly matched now, but the goddess has a slight advantage. The president said he can’t understand the goddess’s next moves, so it’s hard to say.]
[What the person upstairs said is right. Robin is the world champion, he must have his own trump cards. It’s still hard to tell.]
On the banquet hall stage of Eastern Hotel, Yvette glanced at the digital clock on the wall; there were ten minutes left of the hour. The warm–up is over, the game should end now! She smirked, choosing a do–or–die approach. Making someone despair meant letting them gain everything first and then lose it So she had willingly walked into Robin’s trap.
Robin stared fixedly at the black piece in Yvette’s hand, feeling extremely anxious and uneasy, constantly praying that she would make a move quickly. ‘As long as she places that piece here, I will definitely win. This chess game will be decided!*
Yvette placed the black piece. In the audience, chess enthusiasts gasped. ‘Even we saw that move was wrong. Isn’t she just giving him an opportunity? Didn’t Yvette realize this? What is she doing? Is she seeking death?‘
Aurora held her purse tightly. ‘Looking at everyone’s reaction, Yvette made a wrong move? If I had known earlier, I would have learned chess well back then.She hated this when she was young; it was too boring, so she didn’t study it properly. Now she could only understand a little. Aurora tugged Clifford’s sleeve, whispering quietly when no one was looking. “Honey, Yvette made a wrong move? Why are they reacting like this?”
Clifford squeezed her palm, signaling her not to worry. “It’s okay, she knows what she’s doing.”
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In the audience, Jase and Kyle sat in the main seats. Kyle smiled at the scene and hypocritically said to Jase. “Jase, your Clusia competitor’s chess is still a bit lacking, needs more effort. But if she’s willing, maybe our Mr. Jenkins could guide her a bit.”
Jase sipped his coffee leisurely. Kyle wasn’t meeting him for the first time. “This hypocritical and pretentious demeanor, who is he pretending to impress here?‘He calmly said. “Prime Minister Kyle, we in Clusia have an old saying: the one who laughs last is the winner. The competition isn’t over yet; it’s better not to speak too soon.”
Kyle’s expression changed slightly, then he immediately returned to his smile. “Jase is right, let’s keep watching.” Kyle still had a bit of fear of Jase; back in the day, Jase was a famous sharpshooter. During the war between the two countries, countless people died at Jase’s hands. The deadly aura and battlefield dominance he exuded were truly intimidating.
Jase leaned on his cane, sitting upright. From behind, he didn’t look like a man in his late seventies.
Jeremiah stared at Yvette’s profile, her slightly raised eyelashes casting a faint shadow, her fair side face clearly showing her collarbones. ‘What’s the girl planning? Pretty good, he had already guessed part of it. ‘Is she trying to torment someone? She should just torment them to death. Yvette and Jeremiah’s views on this matter were surprisingly aligned.
On stage, Robin confidently looked at Yvette, a smug smile on his lips, his eyes showing disdain and arrogance, reverting to that arrogant, conceited Robin. ‘Just give me another ten minutes, and I’ll definitely win this woman.’
Both sped up their moves. Five minutes later, Yvette’s chess strategy changed again. Clearly surrounded by white pieces, Yvette broke out from behind the white pieces and gradually began to reclaim them.
At one o’clock, the time was announced punctually. The stage and audience were silent. In less than ten minutes, they witnessed an incredible comeback. They had thought Robin was already guaranteed to win, but Yvette found a way out of despair and slowly reopened the game.
The media was still catching up. The black pieces had already dominated the board, with white pieces having nowhere to hide. Even people who didn’t understand chess knew who had won. Today, they had witnessed a Clusia girl emerge and defeat the three–time world chess champion Robin.
Some observant people noticed that from start to finish, the entire game lasted exactly one hour, not a minute more. If Yvette wasn’t doing it on purpose, why wouldn’t they believe it? “Using time to control chess? That’s just too scary!‘
Yvette placed her last piece and stood up, looking at the pale–faced Robin with a calm expression, the remaining rebellious and wild aura in her eyebrows and eyes. Her tone was very calm. “World champion?”
Not a single extra word, yet everyone felt the absolute sarcasm. Those four characters are truly heart–wrenching! Using the fewest words to do the harshest things is just what Yvette does. So cruel! Cruel to the extreme!‘
Sitting on the chair, Robin stared at the chessboard, panting heavily, the veins on his forehead standing out, his face gradually contorting and turning bright red. He couldn’t believe he had lost like this. ‘I was still the winner just now! How is this possible? Which move went wrong? Why did I lose? Did I make a mistake from the beginning?”
Robin’s mind was about to explode. He was emotionally agitated, his eyes blurry, his ears buzzing with people laughing at him. ‘I lost, a world champion lost to a girl. He knew he had become the biggest laughingstock, and everyone around the
world saw his en Tassment.
Robin’s eyes turned bloodshot. With this loss, his family would be ashamed of him, and even the Prime Minister would no longer favor him. Hearing Yvette’s words, Robin suddenly looked up, his face flushed red from his hair to his roots. His eyes stared, then darkened, flickered, and turned pitch black. Robin didn’t have the strength to retort; he could only clench his fists tightly.
Yvette lifted her chin, her eyes always cold and clear, her delicate eyebrows slightly raised, and said slowly. “What does it feel like to be defeated by a Clusian girl? If you could write a book, you’d have a lot of experience.”
In the audience, Samantha couldn’t hold back her laughter. ‘When it comes to mocking others, it has to be Yve. Those words
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Andrew sat next to Tim, almost applauding Yvette. ‘Only Yvette can speak like that, her linguistic skills are on point!
Charles in the last row also smiled. ‘Don’t mess with the instructor, but some people just never understand that!
As expected, when Robin heard this, sparks of anger flashed in his eyes, like they were flying out of sizzling coals. Just as he was about to raise his finger, his vision blurred, and he fell forward.
Everyone was shocked, and then they saw Robin crash heavily to the ground. The chessboard was flipped over, and everything was scattered all over him. He looked utterly ridiculous, and Robin had completely lost face. Under everyone’s gaze, he was elegantly knocked unconscious by Yvette’s words.
The hall, which could hold thousands, fell silent as everyone watched Robin faint on the stage and Yvette casually walk off. The scene was intensely shocking and sufficiently stunning for everyone present.
Jeremiah stood up, walked over, exchanged a glance with her, and then left.
Samantha and Andrew greeted Tim and followed him out, and Charles also left through the back door.
The person involved just walked away. By the time the media realized and tried to chase after him with their cameras, he was already gone. They missed such an interview opportunity and deeply regretted it. This person will be considered a pride of the Clusian people in the future, and his status has risen beyond what media like them can casually interview. Media, look at me, I look at you–everyone regretted missing such an opportunity.
The big shot had left, and the media could only focus their cameras on the Ybaulla delegation. Their expressions were worse than if they’d eaten something awful. Everyone who had been arrogant just moments ago now looked dejected and actively avoided the cameras.
Kyle, barely containing his anger, stood up from his chair. In front of the whole world’s media, he couldn’t show any genuine emotion and had to force a smile to congratulate Jase. “Congratulations, Jase, Clusia won the first exchange match.” It was a classic case of swallowing his frustration.
Jase straightened his suit, looking refreshed. Regarding Kyle’s insincere congratulations, he just nodded politely and said, “Prime Minister Kyle, thank you. See you at the fencing match tomorrow.” Jase acted distant, as if he didn’t know Kyle well, making him wish he hadn’t been written about so plainly.
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Kyle slapped his warm face against a cold backside, looking somewhat embarrassed. He glanced at Robin, who had fainted on stage, and thought, ‘What a useless guy, the world champion actually lost to a Clusia woman in her early twenties and was knocked out by a few words. We’ve completely lost face for Ybaulla this time. Why didn’t he just die instead?‘
In front of the media and everyone, Kyle put on a gentlemanly demeanor and instructed those around him. “Take Robin to the hospital. Kyle led the Ybaulla delegation out in a grand procession.
Aurora watched all of this and was speechless for the first time. She had weathered many storms in the business world and seen all kinds of scenes, but today’s situation was something she had never witnessed before.
The remaining media left in an orderly fashion. Everyone was eager to rush back and write their articles. Today’s event was sure to explode in the news. All the media outlets were competing, not wanting to fall behind, and they ran out of the Eastern Hotel faster than rabbits.
In the car, Aurora looked at Clifford dazedly and said, “Honey, is it over? Did Yvette win? Just like that?”
Clifford pinched his cheek and saw Aurora looking a bit silly. He laughed and said, “Yeah, it’s over. Your Yvette won, and she did it decisively.”
Aurora slapped her thigh, so happy that she forgot she was wearing a gown. She threw herself into Clifford’s arms, extremely excited. “Honey, I think our daughter–in–law is amazing, absolutely incredible. I can’t even find the right words to describe her.”
Clifford took her in his arms and straightened her up. “You’re old enough now, stop acting like you’re young. Get yourself together!”
Aurora didn’t care about that. She looked Clifford up and down and suddenly felt emotional. “Our son took after me in taste, that’s why he found such an excellent girlfriend.”
Clifford rubbed his temples and sighed helplessly. “This kid, all his good qualities come from her, and his bad ones from me. I’m used to it anyway. Arguing is pointless.” “Yeah, whatever you say.‘
Skyland, Yvette, Jeremiah, Samantha, Andrew, and Charles were all in the living room. They went straight back to Skyland after leaving the Eastern Hotel.
Yvette was nestled on the sofa, with Jeremiah draping his arm around her shoulders, peeling oranges, feeding each other. He looked down at the young girl tirelessly trying to find a mate for the little Husky. ‘Why does it feel a bit demeaning? Is it because our son is so unreliable that even his mother isn’t confident in finding him a match? I can’t help but laugh. Jeremiah thought that competing against Robin might be less important to the young girl than finding a mate for the Husky.
Charles and Samantha were sitting far away, glaring at Jeremiah and Yvette across from them. It was so annoying.
Andrew was sitting on a carpet worth around 30 thousand, looking completely out of place. He was on his tablet, refreshing a forum website every three seconds. Andrew clicked his tongue twice, thinking that this generation of netizens was really something else.
Today’s full match video had already been pinned to the top of the website, and people all over the world had seen it. Now the internet was buzzing with all kinds of jokes and comments about today’s match, coming out one after another. Andrew felt like he couldn’t keep up with them all.
Andrew shouted, “Jeremiah, Yvette, today’s event went viral as soon as the video was released. It already has 30 million views.”
Samantha took a sip of red wine and said, “Why make such a big deal? Are there any interesting comments? Read some out loud.”
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Andrew casually flipped through the comments and said, “Here’s one. This user, ‘I am a wolf from the north, says it’s really harsh… hahaha…”
[Is Robin already dead from being so angry? Should we erect a monument for him? I’ve already thought of the epitaph: ‘I am Robin, from Ybaulla, from that place in Ybaulla.]
Andrew read a few more comments randomly, and even Charles was amused by the netizens‘ creativity.
Yvette put down her phone. She had just added 30 thousand gold coins and finally someone agreed to the Husky’s matchmaking.
Andrew looked up admiringly at Yvette, thinking. ‘Look at what true vision is. What true badassery is. Yvette won the match without trying to show off at all. After returning, she didn’t even mention the match, as if it was nothing. Winning against a world champion was like playing a game.
Yvette greeted a few people and went upstairs, with Jeremiah following her without a word.
Andrew watched the two go upstairs and muttered to himself, “Why does Jeremiah seem so sycophantic?”
At the bar, Samantha and Charles were sipping red wine. Samantha initiated a toast by touching her glass to his, her voice cool. “You didn’t learn painting from Yve, did you? You don’t have that artist’s temperament.”
Charles replied about the twins, “One is always smart and the other dumb. ‘Isn’t it obvious who’s the smart one?‘ Charles refused to lie, nodded, and said calmly, “No, I learned how to kill
Samantha, being smart, was momentarily stunned by Charles’s words, then understood. ‘Some things are better left unknown. Yve’s identity is probably far more complicated than what I’ve seen! Coming from a military family, they were exposed to much more than ordinary people. This world is inherently mysterious.
Samantha smiled. “Looks like you’ve learned well.”
Charles was momentarily taken aback. He looked at Samantha’s alluring face and pressed his lips together, thinking. “Talking to a smart person is indeed less tiring!‘ Charles said, “Thank you for the compliment.”
Andrew turned around and saw the two laughing together. He quickly walked over. ‘Don’t be impulsive, sis. She has a boyfriend. I don’t know who it is yet, but she must have one; my dad has mentioned it before. With Charles looking so good, if my sister gets tempted, wouldn’t that be cheating? It’s a moral issue that must be prevented.”
Andrew walked up to the bar, poured himself a glass of red wine, clinked glasses with the two, and shouted, “Let’s toast to our friendship, may it last forever.” After saying that, he winked at Samantha, thinking. ‘What an obvious hint. My sister must understand.‘ Andrew still had some confidence in the twins‘ telepathic connection.
Samantha looked at Andrew, whose eyes were twitching, and gave Charles an embarrassed smile. “Sorry about that. My brother can be a bit scatterbrained sometimes. It’s a recurring issue, but he gets used to it.”
Charles glanced at Andrew and nodded seriously. “Yeah, it’s okay. It gets better with time.”
Andrew was speechless.
At Betrico Hospital, Robin had just been discharged in the morning but was sent back in the afternoon. The doctors and nurses had also watched the live stream, so they knew what had happened. “These men are really something. How petty can they be, getting knocked out from being so angry?‘
After completing the usual physical checks, the doctors concluded it was stress–induced cardiac symptoms. He would wake
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The Ybaullan people who brought him looked ashamed seeing Robin in the hospital bed.
At four o’clock, Robin regained consciousness from his coma. He looked around and realized he had been sent back to the
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His mind was about to explode as the day’s events flooded his head. ‘I lost. The Jenkins family’s top chess prodigy from Ybaulla was defeated by a Clusia woman like this? Her name isn’t even on the international chess rankings. How could she have beaten me?‘ Robin couldn’t accept the fact. His face turned pale, and his veins bulged.
The bodyguard heard the noise and pushed the door open. Seeing that Robin was awake, he immediately reported to Kyle.
When Robin saw the two people pushing the door open, he immediately started cursing loudly. “Get out! Get out right now! Who gave you the right to push the door open without my permission? I’m definitely going to tell Prime Minister Kyle that you two are extremely rude. Rude! Get out!”
Robin’s roaring only earned him the cold sneers and disdain of the two bodyguards. ‘Does this Robin still think he’s some high–and–mighty world chess champion?‘ Today’s match video has already gone viral. He lost to a relatively unknown girl in the chess world, and this has caused a huge scandal in their country. About thirty thousand comments are all cursing him. Even if he returns to Ybaulla, he’s just a despised person. The two bodyguards exchanged a glance. “This Robin really can’t get it through his thick skull. He still has time to throw a tantrum here!
One of the bodyguards spoke up, not very politely, showing a stark contrast to how they treated Robin a few days ago. “Robin, this is Mr. Hall’s orders. Once you wake up, you need to report immediately. We’re just following orders. Besides, when you suddenly started making such loud noises, we thought something happened and had to push the door open. Since everything’s fine, we’re leaving now.”
Robin was so furious at the bodyguards‘ words that he became even more frantic. Don’t think he didn’t see the contempt in their eyes. “These two bodyguards dare to treat me like this? They’re really pushing it!” “What attitude are you two showing? I’m the eldest son of the Jenkins family, do you think you can talk to me like that? Two watchdogs, get out! I won’t let you off easily!”
The two bodyguards left without even turning their heads after hearing this. ‘Robin is nothing but a paper tiger. What’s there to be afraid of?‘
Of course, Robin didn’t know that his harsh words to the bodyguards would eventually lead to his mysterious death. After the bodyguards left, the dimly lit hospital room only had Robin’s eerie and terrifying face faintly visible. Suddenly, the phone on the cabinet rang. Robin immediately turned to stare at the phone and then started laughing sinisterly. His laugh was chilling. ‘Yeah, I’ve already placed an order with Zola, the top killer from Black Gold online. Zola will definitely kill that Yvette. With a top killer on the job, that woman is doomed. Even if I win, what’s the point if I can’t live to enjoy the applause and praise? It’s all just pathetic.
He couldn’t wait to pick up the phone, and a text message was prominently displayed on the screen.
‘Betrico, left at the third fork, rooftop of the tall building. Your person has arrived.“” The sender was Zola.
Seeing these words, Robin’s eyes immediately lit up. He excitedly held his phone, quickly grabbing it without even changing out of his hospital gown. He didn’t expect the top killer Zola to be so efficient in his work, catching someone so quickly. Wearing only a thin jacket, Robin ran out of the hospital room, laughing as he ran. He looked completely insane.
The two bodyguards happened to come out of the bathroom and saw Robin’s state. One wanted to stop him, but the other held him back, saying bitterly, “Why stop him? What if he runs away? Let’s just stay on our posts. Maybe Robin is just going somewhere to vent his emotions. We shouldn’t follow him.” The bodyguard who wanted to stop him found his reasoning valid and stayed in place.
way, he tried On the rooftop, Robin ran out of the hospital and hailed a taxi without even driving his own car. Along the hard to suppress his inner hatred. ‘Soon I can see Yvette being humiliated with my own eyes. When she dies, I won’t let her off. I must capture the most painful and desperate moment of her death and upload it online for the whole world to see. Let everyone see how miserable the so–called Goddess of Clusia dies. This is the fate of someone who goes against us Ybaulla!‘
In Skyland, Yvette came downstairs. In the living room, Samantha, Andrew, and Charles were dealing with the landlord. The three saw Yvette dressed in a leather jacket, black casual clothes, and a baseball cap. Her long hair was tied up, revealing only
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Samantha put down her cards. “Yve, are you going out? What about Jeremiah? Isn’t he coming with you?”
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Andrew exclaimed, “Damn!” Then he turned to Charles and Samantha mysteriously. “Jeremiah is tired… Is Jeremiah not up to it? Look, Yve seems fine. Didn’t expect Jeremiah to be so weak inside.”
Charles raised his chin slightly. ‘Although I don’t think it should be like this, Andrew does have a point. Maybe it’s true. But isn’t there a possibility that it’s not Jeremiah’s fault, but that the instructor is too harsh?‘
Samantha nodded and continued to sit down, picking up her cards. ‘It’s really hard to say if this is going to work or not!‘
Twenty minutes later, Robin arrived at the location based on the address Zola provided. He glanced around the environment. ‘Isn’t this place a bit too secluded? How can there be such a gloomy spot in the city center?‘ But then he thought, ‘After all, Zola is a killer dealing with shady business. It’s normal to meet in such places for transactions. Feeling relieved, he took the elevator and then walked to the top–floor balcony. He was so eager to get there that he wanted to run the rest of the way, not wanting to wait another moment.
The night was deep and silent. The entire city of Betrico was engulfed in thick darkness. Looking out from the rooftop, Betrico was brilliantly lit up.
Robin shakily pushed open the balcony door. He was only wearing a thin hospital gown and a jacket, barely keeping out the cold night wind and chill air. His teeth were chattering from the cold. To avoid losing face in front of Zola, he forced himself to pretend he wasn’t cold.
On the rooftop, as soon as Robin opened the door, he saw a figure wearing a hat sitting on the edge. From his angle, the back was very slender, not at all like a man’s back. Robin didn’t expect a top killer to have a back as thin as a woman’s. ‘Can someone like this really be a top killer?‘
Robin looked around, thinking it was just his imagination in the dark. Besides them, there was no one else on the rooftop. As he walked in, he cautiously asked, “Hello, are you Zola? I’m Mr. Jenkins. Didn’t you say that woman has arrived? Where is she? I haven’t seen her!”
As Robin moved closer, he noticed Zola’s sitting position. “This is too dangerous. If a person moves even a little, they might fall off the rooftop! What a lunatic!‘
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Robin saw Zola was silent and was about to speak again when he was interrupted. “The person has arrived.”
Robin heard the voice and it sounded familiar, but he couldn’t recall where he had heard it. He thought he might be overthinking it. ‘How could there be a Black Gold top killer around me?‘ Hearing this, Robin tried to hold back his anger and searched the rooftop back and forth. After a while, he returned to the original spot, looking very embarrassed.
‘It’s late at night, and I’m almost getting blown away by the wind What’s Zola trying to say? Yvette isn’t here at all. Is he playing games with me? This so–called top killer has no professional ethics. When I get back, I’ll definitely complain about him on the website. This is just too much!‘
Robin’s jaw was trembling as he spoke. “Mr. Zola, I don’t know why you’re messing with me here. I’ve already paid you 200 million. Is this how you operate? If you haven’t caught the person, why did you have me come out here in the middle of the night? What about your professional ethics?”
Yvette, sitting on the edge of the rooftop, let out a light laugh upon hearing this. “This Robin really loves to talk about professional ethics.”
In the chilly wind, that light laugh echoed in Robin’s mind, making his head feel like it was going to explode. He had heard this laugh before and could never forget it. It was the same laugh that completely broke him during today’s match, shattering all his mental defenses. ‘No way! How could Zola’s laugh be the same as that woman Yvette’s?‘
The next second, Yvette slowly turned around and stood up from the edge of the rooftop. Facing the wind, her brown hair slightly lifted. Her all–black leather jacket made her look even more cool and handsome. Her eyes, devoid of any warmth, looked at Robin with a mix of coolness and fierceness. Her exquisite and stunning face was sanctified under the moonlight, making it impossible for anyone to have the courage to look directly at her.
Robin’s eyes widened instantly, feeling like he’d been struck by lightning. His body trembled uncontrollably, unable to speak a word. He had no strength left and collapsed to the ground, his face pale. He was freezing from the cold and now scared stiff. He pointed at Yvette, continuously backing away, his mouth open but unable to say anything.
‘What’s happening now? Someone tell me why Yvette is here? Clearly, Zola was supposed to meet me. How could Yvette be here? Am I dreaming? This has to be a dream, it must all be a dream!‘ But the cold in his body and Yvette’s smile told him it wasn’t a dream. He could only think of one possibility, one that would make him despair and push him into hell. Suddenly, Robin had a flash of realization. ‘Doesn’t Zola and Zeller share a Z?‘ Robin’s eyes were vacant, filled with deep fear. He shouted incredulously, “Are you Zola? You’re the top killer Zola from Black Gold?”
Yvette, wearing Martin boots, calmly walked towards Robin. She took off her baseball cap, a mischievous smile on her lips, her blue eyes gleaming with a shallow laugh. Her delicate eyebrows and eyes were deathly cold as she leisurely said, “Yes, it’s me!”
These three words became the final straw that broke Robin. Hearing them, he suddenly lost all the strength to resist. “This world is too absurd! How can there be such a woman? An Interpol agent and a top killer? The world has gone mad, it’s all
mad!‘ gone
Robin stared fixedly at Yvette, fully aware that this woman wouldn’t let him go. ‘I paid someone to rape and then kill her first. With her temper, how could she let me go?‘ Robin forced himself to endure his inner fear. ‘I’m not willing to just die at Yvette’s hands.‘ He still wanted to threaten Yvette.
“Don’t forget this is Betrico. I’m part of the Ybaulla delegation visiting Clusia. If something really happens to me here, our Ybaulla and the Jenkins family will definitely hold you accountable. You won’t be able to escape. If you spare me this time, I promise to return to Ybaulla and will never reveal your identity. I swear we can just forget about it. After all, you won the chess match against me, didn’t you?”
As Robin threatened Yvette, he also begged her for mercy, essentially just wanting to stay alive. At this point, he didn’t care about his own face anymore, only hoping that this woman would let him off.
Yvette only raised an eyebrow, her eyes deepening as she slightly tilted her head. “You mean to say that the Jenkins family
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Robin nodded vigorously, thinking he had moved Yvette. “Yes, in the eldest son of the Jenkins family. My father values me highly. If something happened to me, he would definitely avenge me. You wouldn’t want to provoke such a powerful enemy, right? As long as you spare me, I won’t expose your identity. Truly, I guarantee it with my integrity.”
Yvette remained silent for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled at him.
Robin was stunned.
Yvette pinched her wrist, her blue eyes narrowing, and calmly said, “Then just kill us both.”
Robin was completely stunned in place upon hearing this. ‘What is she talking about?’
Yvette lowered her gaze and glanced at the watch on her wrist. “Time’s up. She took a step forward. Before Robin could react, she kicked him hard, knocking him to the ground. Slowly, she put on a pair of disposable gloves and then crouched down, snapping his chin back with her hand. Robin tried to scream for help but didn’t even get a chance to open his mouth before Yvette pressed something into his mouth.
It tasted sweet and sour, but Robin knew it couldn’t be anything good.
Yvette stepped back two steps, looking at Robin lying on the ground, struggling in pain. With her hands in her pockets, her expression was indifferent, showing no emotion at all.
Robin didn’t realize he had ingested the world’s real No.7 Toxin. The truly terrifying thing about the real No.7 Toxin isn’t that it takes lives, but that after ingesting it, the victim suffers for three whole hours before dying. It’s truly worse than death. Besides Yvette, no one else in the world has access to this toxin, not even Silas.
Robin collapsed on the ground, desperately clawing at his throat, trying to spit out what he had swallowed. Unfortunately, all his efforts were in vain.
No.7 Toxin was personally developed by Yvette. It melts in your mouth, and even the mighty gods can’t reverse its effects.
After a short while, Robin felt his whole body turning cold, his entire being aching as if invisible beasts were tearing at him Every limb was enduring unbearable pain, his body shaking uncontrollably, his limbs convulsing, and he couldn’t help but fet out moans of agony.
He rolled on the ground in pain, his trembling legs kicking and thrashing in the muddy earth, covering him in dirt. With his convulsing hands, he desperately tore at his chest clothes, leaving noticeable bloodstains on his exposed pale skin, his bloodied fingers trembling nonstop. After a while, his body would suddenly stretch out and then bend into an arch, his desperate eyes darting around wildly, his pupils dilated, and his mouth emitting pitiful, dying screams, sounding hoarse and horrifying.
Not far away, Yvette stood there, almost blending into the darkness under the moonlight.
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The next day, Jared carefully held the breakfast and stood at the door of Skyland. “This is a breakfast worth 1 million dollars. He nervously adjusted his suit, then fixed his hair, and then pressed the doorbell with anticipation.
Andrew came downstairs with his hair all messed up. ‘Who came so early this morning?‘ He, his sister, and Charles had all played cards by midnight, and Yve came back late at night. They had eaten a late–night snack before sleeping.
After opening the door, Jared put on his signature smile. “Hello, Y…” Midway through, seeing it was Andrew, his smile disappeared immediately, his tone turned gloomy, and he looked inside. “Ah, it’s you. Where are Jeremiah and Yvette?”
Andrew leaned casually against the door, his blue slippers flashy What’s with his face changing so quickly when he sees me?’ “Hey, Jared, are you that disappointed to see me?”
Jared nodded at Andrew. “Not just disappointed, very disappointed.”
When the two wanted to say more, Charles came down the stairs, seeing the two arguing at the door, chose to ignore them and sat on the dining chair.
After Jared entered with the breakfast, he was quite reserved. After all, this was Jeremiah’s home, and among these compound kids, except for Andrew, who else had been here?
Andrew noticed Jared’s discomfort and patted his shoulder. “Bro, come sit. Jeremiah and Yvette will probably come down soon, they were both too tired last night.”
Jared hadn’t even taken a sip before choking on it. ‘What is Andrew talking about? What does it mean that the two were too tired last night? Can I even hear this?‘
Charles calmly picked up a piece of bread, ignoring the outside world, focused solely on his breakfast, because from his observation, Jared was likely as unintelligent as Andrew.
Yvette and Jeremiah came down from upstairs, and as soon as they appeared, Jared immediately stood up from his chair, crossing his hands together, a very standard welcoming gesture.
Jared looked at the two powerful figures approaching, stammered as he tried to greet them, and in his nervousness caused a big mistake. “Jeremiah, Yvette, Merry Christmas!” As soon as he said it, Jared wanted to die. ‘So embarrassing, and in front of Jeremiah and Yve, I wish I could just crash into a wall and die now!‘
Yvette sat down on the chair, glanced at the nervous, sweating Jared. ‘Am I that scary? What is he so nervous and scared about?‘ Yvette said. “Have a seat.”
Jared scratched his head, sat down, then shyly placed the oatmeal with savory toppings and shrimp ravioli he bought in front of Yvette. He had watched her livestream yesterday, and now he had definitely become Yvette’s fangirl. Jared said. “Sister–in–law, I specially bought this for you.”
The matter where Andrew scammed Jared out of 1 million dollars was already known to Jeremiah. He glanced at Andrew, who was enjoying his oatmeal, and in a hoarse voice said. “Give the 1 million dollars back to Jared.”
Upon hearing this, the oatmeal in Andrew’s hand didn’t taste good anymore. ‘So not only did my hard–earned 1 million not arrive, but I also have to take out 1 million from my own pocket to return to Jared. I’m losing big on this deal!‘ Andrew could only nod tearfully. “Understood, Jeremiah.”
Jared sat aside, not expecting happiness to come so quickly.
Jeremiah said to Jared. “Have some more before you leave.”
Jared swore this was the gentlest he’d ever seen Jeremiah.
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At the dining table, Jeremiah naturally spread strawberry jam on the bread, then poured a cup of hot milk and handed it to
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Charles and Andrew were used to it, Jeremiah’s being so considerate to Yve was nothing new for them, they were indifferent as it had happened too many times. Only Jared watched this scene with wide eyes. ‘Oh my god… I can actually see this side of Jeremiah in my lifetime, I have no regrets even if I die.
Andrew poked the dazed Jared. “Eat, what are you staring at?”
Jared. “Oh… Oh, I’m eating now.”
After finishing the meal, the group returned to the living room. Yvette found a comfortable spot to nestle into the sofa, lounging lazily, not holding herself properly, with her eyes drooping, fiddling with her phone.
Jeremiah had just had a phone call and was outside taking it.
Andrew turned on the TV, casually switched to a news channel.
“According to reliable information received this morning, a man from Ybaulla jumped from a rooftop at a three–way intersection, dying a gruesome death. His body was completely torn apart, and he is currently without breath. Betrico Police Station is verifying the identity of the deceased, initially suspecting this person to be Robin, who participated in yesterday’s chess exchange competition. Our station will continue to follow and report on this incident.”
The remote in Andrew’s hand clattered to the ground. He turned abruptly to look at Yvette, who was on the sofa playing with her phone without even lifting her head, his tone panicked. “Yvette, Robin is dead!”
Charles also looked at Yvette, his eyes clear. ‘Robin died last night, and the instructor came back in the middle of the night. It’s quite a coincidence, if the instructor killed Robin, it must be because Robin did something to anger him.‘
Yvette heard Andrew and didn’t take her eyes off her phone, her voice indifferent. “Hmm.”
Andrew swallowed, recalling that Yvette came back late last night. “The dark and windy night is perfect for murder! Who else besides Yvette could have killed Robin? This is really exciting!’
Jared looked dumbfounded. ‘Although Robin’s death is quite unexpected, why are they all looking at Yve? What does she have to do with it?‘
Jeremiah entered holding his phone, saw the news on TV, glanced at everyone’s reactions, expressionless, and sat down on the sofa.
Andrew repeated to Jeremiah. “Jeremiah, Robin is dead.”
Jeremiah already knew. The call earlier was from the military district. It was confirmed the deceased was Robin. Although he died from falling off a rooftop, the Ybaulla side still wants to hold onto it and make some points. The body has been sent for autopsy, and now the Ybaulla side suspects intentional murder, but everything depends on the autopsy results, letting the facts speak.
Jeremiah wrapped his arm around Yvette’s waist, squeezed her gently, his voice deep. “Can it be found out?”
Yvette looked up, her eyes clear, raised an eyebrow, and curled her lips. This man never says a useless word. “No, no one can find out.”
Hearing this, Jeremiah’s eyes were full of smiles. “This young lady’s tactics are truly unpredictable!” “Hmm, the swordsmanship competition is at four in the afternoon, are you going to the scene?”
Xyette shook her head. “Not going.” A competition without suspense is not worth watching
Jeremiah squeezed her fingertips, very soft and tender, then lowered his head. Whispered in her car. Alright, I’ll handle it quickly, and make osso buco for you when I get back.”
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Yvette nodded. “Okay, I’ll wait.”
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In the hotel where the visiting Ybaulla delegation was staying, room 403, Kaiden stood with a gloomy face, watching the footage playing on the TV.
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Cedric stood aside, bowing his head, not even daring to breathe. Why has Mr. Harper’s aura suddenly become so terrifying?”
After Robin’s body was discovered this morning, Kaiden sat on the sofa, staring fixedly at the news footage on TV, completely still, his gaze extremely terrifying. After a while, Kaiden looked up, his face showing fear and anger, his deep eyes flickering with a horrifying light. Exhausted, Kaiden rubbed his temples and asked, “Has Robin’s body been sent for an autopsy?”
Cedric immediately stepped forward and replied, “Mr. Harper, Mr. Hall has personally ordered that Robin’s body has been sent for an autopsy. The results should be out soon, and we’ll be able to determine whether Robin committed suicide or was murdered.”
Kaiden shook his head. “It’s useless. If that person did it personally, there wouldn’t be any evidence left. Even an autopsy would be a waste of effort, unnecessary.”
Cedric was momentarily puzzled, a look of confusion on his face. ‘What does Mr. Harper mean by this?‘ He continued. “Mr. Harper, however, this doesn’t seem to be a human–caused incident. The Prime Minister sent guards to watch over Robin, and they reported that Robin ran out of the hospital on his own. They say he was acting crazy when he left, looking completely abnormal. It’s very likely that he really couldn’t handle the competition results and chose to commit suicide, not a human–caused act.”
Hearing this, Kaiden’s eyes darkened, and his expression became gloomy. ‘Would someone like Robin commit suicide?‘ He found it unlikely. ‘Robin’s business with my brother makes billions every year. Even if he lost, he wouldn’t be so willing to die.‘ He knew that only an instructor had the means to kill Robin in a way that was unclear.
Kaiden waved his hand and asked in a low voice, “What about that afternoon match with Major General Jeremiah? Haven’t we found any information on him yet? What style of swordsmanship does he use?”
Cedric leaned forward. “Mr. Harper, we haven’t found anything yet, but I have a lead. Our people have been following Jeremiah’s mother, Aurora. This Jeremiah is the only son of Mr. Chavez Clifford from the Clusia Ministry of Foreign Affairs If we want to ensure victory without fail, we can target Mrs. Chavez. Should we first knock her out and hide her? Then, reveal the information to Jeremiah. Should we prioritize his mother or the match? Jeremiah will definitely save his mother first. Even if he manages to get back to the competition, his performance will be significantly weakened. By then, your victory will be a done deal, won’t it?”
Kaiden glanced at him. This method was too risky. If it failed, the consequences would be unimaginable. He needed to consider carefully.
Seeing Kaiden hesitating, Cedric quickly added in a low voice. “Mr. Harper, this was secretly ordered by Mr. Hall. In the fencing competition, we can only afford to win, not lose. He is willing to use any means to win. Moreover, if we lose, as you know, your father won’t be able to explain it. So you need to decide quickly!” Cedric was persuasive. He immediately added. “Besides, we’re not going to kill Aurora. We’ll just use some tactics to hide her. Once the match starts, we’ll release her immediately. Nothing will happen. As long as you agree, our people will act right away!”
Kaiden knew Kyle was desperate. He couldn’t allow any mistakes in this match; Ybaulla’s reputation couldn’t be tarnished a second time. Kaiden lit a cigar, lowered his head, his eyes cold and ruthless. “Alright, we’ll do it your way, but you must ensure Aurora’s safety. If something happens to her, none of us will survive. This is Clusia. We’re dealing with Mrs. Chavez of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If something goes wrong, Mr. Hall won’t be able to protect us either. Understood?” Cedric immediately nodded upon hearing his agreement. Rest assured, Mr. Harper, we will make sure Aurora is safe. Our goal is simply to ensure you win this match.”
Kaiden gave a slight nod. “Go ahead, I need to rest for a while and prepare for this afternoon’s match.” After saying that, he closed his eyes, clearly not wanting to say anything more. After the door closed, Kaiden suddenly opened his eyes wide. ‘Kyle’s influence is far–reaching; the people around me must have been bought off. Cedric is finished, like a ticking time bomb, unusable now. Luckily, I never considered him a close ally
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venue. On the way, Clifford took a work call and left first, specifically instructing his driver to pick up Aurora and take her to the venue. Aurora had put on another “elegant” haute couture outfit, this time a simple and graceful white dress, very elegant.
In the car, while Aurora was touching up her makeup, the car suddenly stopped.
The male driver glanced at the road ahead and then turned to Aurora, saying, “Mrs. Chavez, it looks like there’s been accident up ahead. Two people are arguing, and it might take a while. This road is a bit off the main city area, but it’s the fastest way to the scene. Do we wait a bit or take a detour? Taking a detour now would add about forty minutes. How should we proceed?”
Aurora put down her compact mirror and looked ahead. There were indeed two people arguing, and two cars were blocking the center of the road. ‘But if we detour now, we might be late. In such an important occasion, being late isn’t good and could lead to negative media coverage.‘ After thinking for a moment, Aurora said, “Max, go down and take a look. See if you can move the cars to let us first.”
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The driver, Max, replied, “Alright, Mrs. Chavez, but there’s not much traffic or people here right now. Just in case, please don’t get out of the car. I’ll go check it out first.” Max had also retired from the military, so he had a strong sense of security. Aurora’s status couldn’t afford any mistakes.
After Max got out, he approached the scene. The two arguing men saw him coming and made eye contact, escalating the argument. They started pushing and shoving each other even more aggressively.
Eastern Hotel, the competition venue, was still set up here, right next to the hall where the chess match took place yesterday.
In the lobby, media from various countries had arrived early today. Yesterday, they witnessed a miracle by a Clusian girl, and today, who knows what surprises await.
Netizens were also ready early online, waiting for the 4 PM match.
[There’s only half an hour left until four o’clock. Oh my gosh, I’m so excited!]
[You’re not the only one excited. I was so excited yesterday that I didn’t sleep all night. Yesterday’s chess match, the goddess really brought honor to us Clusians.]
[I dreamed about the goddess saying those four words all night, World Champion‘? Don’t you think that’s just amazing?]
[Upstairs, where are the other world champions? Didn’t you see this morning’s news? The person who jumped was preliminarily identified as Robin, right?]
[It’s not surprising if it’s him. With such fragile mental resilience. I believe he could do something like jumping off.]
[I think so too…]
In the competition hall, Kaiden was dressed in a special fencing uniform, wearing a homemade helmet, sitting on a chair without saying a word. Suddenly, Cedric walked in from the door.
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Cedric walked over to Kaiden and said proudly, “Mr. Harper, Aurora and her driver have been knocked out by our people. Jeremiah will soon learn that his mother has been kidnapped. We’ve taken Aurora to Heaven’s Bliss Resort, which is 6 to 56 miles away from Betrico. By the time he finds her, there won’t be enough time for him to return to the competition. By then, your victory is assured.”
couldn’t afford to let his guard down even for a Kaiden pressed his lips together, his face serious and his eyes reddening. He couldn’t afford to let his guard down even for a moment. Kaiden instructed Cedric. “Remember, no one should be harmed, understood?”
Cedric nodded. “Understood, Mr. Harper. Rest assured, our people know wh
on this matter. Aurora will not be harmed. Just focus on the match.”
At 3:30 PM, Jase and Kyle entered the competition venue surrounded b
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they’re doing. I’ve repeatedly instructed them
Jeremiah had also changed into his competition attire and entered the venue?
Next to him was Jacob, who had returned from the rainforest after making a bet with Yvette. After being provoked by Yvette in the rainforest, Jacob had worked hard and was now Jeremiah’s personal bodyguard.
Media from various countries focused their cameras on Jeremiah as he walked in. Due to his special status, his mask was custom–made. With the mask on, Jeremiah only revealed his bright, deep blue eyes, hiding the rest of his facial features. This was a specific request from Jeremiah himself.
Kaiden sat on a bench, watching Jeremiah walk in with his boots clicking. He lowered his eyes, his fingers tightening. Will everything go as smoothly as I imagined today? What choice will Jeremiah make?‘ He usually wouldn’t take such uncertain actions, but this time he had no other option. ‘But I have no way back now. If I don’t want to be a pawn, I have to take the risk. I just hope everything goes smoothly.
In the competition hall, Andrew and Charles sat in the front row of the audience. Yvette and Samantha hadn’t come; they were still in Skyland. Only the two of them had arrived.
Andrew saw Jeremiah approaching and stood up in the audience, starting to chant, “Jeremiah, Jeremiah, you’re the strongest Jeremiah, Jeremiah, you’re the best!” His enthusiastic cheering successfully drew everyone’s attention to him, and the media’s cameras all focused on Andrew.
Charles, seeing this, moved aside and covered his face with a newspaper. ‘I can’t afford to mess this up.”
Tim heard Andrew’s voice and turned around, his expression changing. ‘Who the hell raised this idiot? Why is Samantha so smart and capable, while this brat pisses me off to no end?‘
An official who knew Andrew and was sitting next to Tim smiled and said to Tim, “Mr. Mitchell, look at this. Truly, like father, like son. Mr. Mitchell’s cheering looks really impressive.”
Another minister from the judicial department nodded in agreement. “Exactly. Everyone in Betrico envies the relationship between Mr. Mitchell and Jeremiah. They’ve been close since childhood. Look at this setting–Mr. Mitchell has to be here
Tim had some dealings with these two people in the past; they were all in the same compound and knew that these two had no other intentions. Otherwise, he would have kicked them for saying such foolish things like “like father, like son.” Forget that like father, like son crap. This is so embarrassing!‘
Clifford had just finished handling something and arrived at the competition venue. He took out his phone, staring at the screen with a serious expression. He suddenly had a bad feeling
‘I can’t reach either Aurora or the driver, Max. If one phone has an issue, both can’t be down at the same time. There’s definitely something fishy here. Besides, Max’s phone is an internal line; it shouldn’t have issues like unpaid bills. I’ve called almost fifteen times and still can’t reach either of them. Something must have happened! Thinking this, Clifford couldn’t stay seated. He stood up to leave but received a photo and text from an unknown number.
[They want Aurora to stay alive and Jeremiah to come personally. The location will be notified ten minutes later. Don’t make
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After reading this, Clifford’s face changed dramatically, his demeanor shifting. I knew it. Aurora is in trouble! Clifford was extremely anxious, but he immediately realized that the true purpose of this message was to prevent Jeremiah from attending today’s fencing match. Who kidnapped Aurora? No need to guess–it was Ybaulla.
Clifford tightly held his phone, his gaze coldly fixed on Kyle and the visiting Ybaulla delegation. ‘Using such underhanded tactics for a fair match!‘ Although he knew Aurora wasn’t in life–threatening danger, Clifford couldn’t risk her life. ‘If Jeremiah really doesn’t come to save her, and the Ybaulla kidnappers become truly ruthless…
Clifford stared at the thirty–minute countdown on the big screen, feeling dazed and stuck in place. At this moment, he was more conflicted than ever, unable to make a choice. ‘I know if Jeremiah is told about this, he will choose Aurora over the match. But without him, where can we find someone to replace him at the last minute: If we randomly pick someone, not only will we lose, but we might lose terribly. Clusia can’t afford to lose face either!
Clifford walked over to Jase and whispered, “Dad, Aurora has been kidnapped. The kidnappers are demanding that Jeremiah comes personally, or else…”
Jase’s grip on his cane suddenly tightened, and his expression darkened instantly, his aura turning cold. The people sitting nearby noticed this change, and the quiet conversation came to an abrupt halt. They didn’t dare say anything more. Jase’s sudden shift in demeanor, combined with Clifford’s serious face, clearly indicated that something was wrong.
Kyle turned to him, concern etched on his face. “Jase, what’s going on? Is something wrong?”
Jase didn’t even turn his head, replying curtly, “It’s a family matter; you don’t need to worry about it.”
Kyle knew exactly what was happening, but he pretended to be oblivious and nodded, then turned back to watch the game, focusing intently on it.
After a moment, Jase spoke, his voice as cold as ice. “Go tell Jeremiah to make his own decision. Whatever he decides, we, the Chavez family, will support him. No matter how big the problem is, I’ll handle it, got it?”
Clifford nodded. “Understood, Dad.” Even though he was burning with anxiety, he maintained a calm exterior. ‘Now is not the time to let the Ybaullan people see us panicking. We must show them that the honorable Clusia cannot be defeated by cunning tricks.‘
Clifford walked down the stairs and approached Jeremiah. He waved his hand at Jeremiah and handed him his phone. “Jeremiah, your mom is in trouble. They want you to go in person.”
Jeremiah’s brow furrowed, and his eyes instantly turned frosty. He glanced expressionlessly at Kaiden sitting across from him and said coldly, “I’ll go.”
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Jeremiah lowered his gaze, looking at Clifford, and replied in a deep voice, “No need. Just wait for me.” After saying this, he stepped aside. Jacob immediately handed him the phone, saying, “Major General, your call.”
In the distance, Kaiden watched as Jeremiah walked away, speaking on the phone but couldn’t hear anything due to the distance.
Jeremiah picked up the phone and dialed a number, which was Yvette’s exclusive line. Once connected, he asked directly, “Do you want to compete in this match?”
In Skyland, Yvette was curled up on the sofa with her phone. Upon hearing this, she raised an eyebrow. On the table were fruits Jeremiah had cut before leaving, and Samantha was sitting nearby, working on her laptop.
Yvette responded succinctly, “Something happened? Be there in fifteen minutes.” She stood up from the sofa as she spoke.
Jeremiah knew he didn’t need to say more; the young girl understood immediately. He stated seriously, “My mom has been kidnapped by the Ybaullans. They want me to go in person.”
Just that brief statement stopped Yvette, who was putting on her coat. Her brows furrowed, her eyes flashing with a cold light, and her voice was disturbingly calm. “Bring back the kidnappers; I’ll deal with them personally.” “It’s been ages since anyone dared to touch someone I protect.’
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Jeremiah understood. ‘Looks like the young girl is a bona fide hacker. Only a hacker could find someone in such a short time. He didn’t waste time and said, “Alright, I’ll wait for you.”
After hanging up, Yvette glanced at Samantha, her eyes swirling with unfathomable emotions. “Get dressed; we’re heading out. I need you to drive to Eastern Hotel.”
Samantha looked up, startled. ‘What are we going to Eastern Hotel for now?‘ She could clearly sense that Yvette was in a very bad mood after hearing Jeremiah’s phone call. Samantha quickly stood up. “No problem, Yve. Are we leaving now?”
Yvette nodded. “Yes, bring your laptop; I need it.”
Samantha replied, “Okay.” She sensed that something urgent was happening, so she chose a sports car and planned to speed
over.
seat Yvette opened her laptop, her slender, fair fingers flying dizzy. Two minutes later, a red dot appeared on the screen. Yvette sent the location of the red dot to Jeremiah and then shut the laptop, completing the entire process in under five
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At the competition venue, when Jeremiah received the text, his eyes lit up. He whispered a few words to Jacob, whose expression shifted to one of excitement. After speaking, Jeremiah left the venue wearing his competition uniform.
Seeing him leave, Clifford quickly chased after him. There were only fifteen minutes left in the competition. He caught up to Jeremiah and anxiously asked, “Jeremiah, do you have news about your mom? Where is she?”
Jeremiah halted and replied in a low voice, “The girl found Moin’s location and sent me the coordinates. She’s at a resort about 31 to 35 miles from Betrico. I’m going knew his dad was probably going crazy with worry, but he had to keep his composure in this situation.
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Clifford was momentarily stunned by this news before asking, “You mean your wife found her?”
Jeremiah nodded. “Yes, I’ll tell you later. I’m off to save Mom now.”
At the entrance of Eastern Hotel, Samantha was giving it her all. A trip that usually took twenty minutes only took her ten. Once they arrived, Samantha turned to Yvette and said, “Yve, you go ahead. I’ll head to the competition venue directly afterward.”
Yvette narrowed her dark eyes and nodded. “Okay.”
After Yvette walked away, Samantha looked around, then took out a plastic bag. With a “wow,” she emptied the fruit she had just eaten… It was her first time driving this fast. Although she usually didn’t get car sick, she couldn’t hold it anymore after such a ride, holding back all the way. ‘I have to hold it together in front of Yve. Otherwise, if she sees me throwing up, that would be so embarrassing. I can’t let that happen!’
When Yvette reached the entrance, Jacob was already waiting there. The major general had informed him that Yvette would replace him in the match… Jacob was so excited. Since parting in the rainforest, he had idolized Yvette. He never expected to see her again so soon, and in this context. Just thinking about Yvette slaying crocodiles fired him up. “Today is bound to be even more exciting. That Kaiden is really out of luck. When this big shot takes action, it doesn’t matter who you are!‘
As soon as Jacob saw Yvette approaching, he rushed over. “Grand–aunt, I’m Jacob. Do you remember me?”
Yvette glanced at him and nodded. “I remember; we met in the rainforest. You lost the bet.”
Jacob’s face flushed. ‘Why does this big shot remember so clearly?‘ He continued. “Grand–aunt, the major general told me to wait for you here. The competition outfit is ready, and don’t worry; the mask is custom–made. No one will see your face.” Yvette stood at the entrance with her hands in her pockets, her expression indifferent, her voice cold. “Okay, let’s go.” Jacob quickly led the way, avoiding everyone as they entered the changing room. He stood at the door, waiting.
When Yvette finally came out again, she looked entirely different, dressed in a white fencing uniform, with her face fully concealed by the mask. The only thing that could be discerned was that she was a woman; everything else was hidden.
At a quarter past three, the Clusia vs. Ybaullan fencing exchange match officially began.
The first to enter the arena was Kaiden, striding aggressively onto the competition field. He gestured to the audience, then stood tall, sword in hand, his expression cold and indifferent.
Harper focused on the entrance at the other end of the arena. He had received word leaving Eastern Hotel, meaning he had chosen his mother over the competition.
Jeremiah had confirmed he was
‘As expected, the Clusian people are all about loyalty, but that will only lead to their downfall. What good is loyalty? Just like that fool Charles back in the day; in this world, only the ruthless can rise to power. I, Kaiden, have long since cut off my feelings. This Jeremiah seems to be all show; if the person replacing him today loses, this major general will surely be scorned by everyone.‘
The Clusia host announced, “Let’s welcome our contestant to the stage
At the competition venue, applause erupted. The Clusian people were always full of enthusiasm and solidarity in their own
arena.
“Clusia will win!”
“Clusia will win!”
“Clusia will win!”
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In the next second, the Clusia host saw a fencer emerge from the right side of the arena. He could only tell from the figure whether it was a man or a woman. The host’s jaw nearly dropped as he glanced down at the list in his hand. ‘Wait a minute, this clearly says Jeremiah, male, Clusia major general. How did he turn from a man into a woman in less than half an hour”
Not only were the Clusia hosts surprised, but even the spectators were taken aback. ‘How could a woman come up to compete?‘ Most of them already knew Jeremiah would be competing. ‘What on earth is going on? Clearly, this is a last- minute switch!‘ Those who were quick to connect the dots remembered Clifford’s serious expression earlier and realized something big must have happened; otherwise, Jeremiah would never have left mid–way. The atmosphere instantly became
tense.
The host, confused, quickly looked toward the staff below the stage but was surprised to see Clifford standing to one side. Clifford nodded, giving the host a reassuring look, then took the conversation headset. “Continue.”
The host suddenly understood and, drawing on their professionalism, began to explain the competition rules again.
Clifford watched the figure on stage, rubbing his temples, fatigue and worry evident in his eyes. He hadn’t expected Jeremiah to let Yvette compete in his place. ‘I wonder if this decision is really the right one?‘ However, thinking of Yvette’s identity with Interpol, Clifford felt that perhaps his future daughter–in–law could really surprise him.
On the main stage, Jase subtly glanced at the figure in the center, his gaze deepening. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t surprised; he was completely bewildered about what this kid could or couldn’t do. He began to question whether the information he had was complete. ‘I hope this kid can give the Clusian people another surprise,‘ he thought eagerly.
Kyle, sitting beside Jase, had been watching his movements with keen interest. ‘How could Clusia send a woman to compete? That’s impossible! Even if they’re not using their major general, they could easily grab a few men from the army. What kind of ability is it to have a woman compete? It seems they really have no one left to use. Ybaulla is bound to win this match; they have to reclaim all the dignity they lost in the last round.’
No one noticed that after Clusia’s representative appeared, Kaiden was completely dumbfounded. Standing on stage, he stared blankly at the figure walking toward him leisurely, panic and fear nearly impossible to hide in his eyes. Though his face revealed nothing, he could never forget those eyes–cold and indifferent, devoid of warmth–as if nothing in the world mattered to her.
Kaiden’s hand holding the sword trembled slightly. He had never expected that after calculating every angle to keep Jeremiah from competing, he had ended up switching his opponent to a coach. ‘Is God playing tricks on me? Why? Why is the coach competing instead of Jeremiah? What went wrong? I must have missed something crucial…‘ Kaiden’s mind was in chaos, nearly losing its ability to think.
The fencing match was still being broadcast live, capturing Kaiden’s dazed and disoriented state clearly. Online viewers began discussing it again.
[I mean, does anyone else think Kaiden looks really weird? He seems to know our competitor somehow.]
[Upstairs, I feel the same way. Not only that, I think Kaiden looks scared. Is his left hand shaking?]
[But that’s not the main point, is it? Don’t you think the real shock is that Clusia’s competitor is a woman again? The goddess’s performance yesterday was fierce, and I’m even more excited for today. Who do you think is prettier, this girl or the goddess?]
[Upstairs, fellow kindred spirits! I’m super excited, but it’s a pity we can’t see the girl’s face. She must look incredibly cool.]
[Do you think it’s possible that this person is the goddess herself
[What kind of daydreaming is that upstairs? The goddess can’t compete in two matches; that’s just absurd.J
[I really hope left for us ordinary people.
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At the competition venue, Charles focused on the person on stage. He recognized that familiar figure. ‘Something must have happened for the coach to suddenly compete? This has to be Kaiden’s doing. He’s always been willing to do anything to secure victory, but I wonder what it is this time? How could he get Jeremiah removed from such an important match?
Charles sighed; he suddenly felt a bit sorry for Kaiden. “This fool must not have figured out the relationship between coach and Jeremiah, or he would never have dared to target Jeremiah. This is just fate playing tricks–now the coach is the one handling him. To Charles, the outcome of this match was already certain, with no suspense. ‘I just wonder how the coach will deal with Kaiden. Today is definitely going to be Kaiden’s worst nightmare. Given the coach’s protective nature, if Kaiden really has set his sights on Jeremiah, his life might be in danger.’
Andrew’s eyes widened in surprise, swallowing hard. “Charles, is that Yvette?”
On stage, Yvette stood facing Kaiden, her gaze piercing and cold, lifting her eyelids just to glance at him before looking
away.
That look of indifference only fueled Kaiden’s anger. ‘Why has the coach never seen my growth and effort over the years? I’m already the heir of the Steel Serpents, yet the coach still views me as worthless. Do I not even deserve to have the coach acknowledge me?‘
Kaiden kept his head down, glancing at the sword in his right hand, which was starting to tremble. He knew he had already lost most of the match before it even started; he couldn’t muster the strength to resist in front of Yvette. I’ve known since training camp how high the coach’s fencing level is. Is there even any point in this match anymore?‘ Kaiden realized he had no way out; he couldn’t retreat. If he went back to the Steel Serpents, he would still be a lamb to the slaughter.
Yvette stood casually, sword in hand, appearing utterly unconcerned about the match. From her stance alone, it was obvious she was just going through the motions, completely lacking the seriousness expected in a competition, contrasting sharply with Kaiden’s tense demeanor.
The disparity was obvious to everyone present; they looked at each other in disbelief. ‘Where did this powerhouse come from? Why does this match seem so casual and easy?
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At 4:15, the fencing match officially began.
The people watching from below the stage grew tense as they observed the two standing with swords.
As the countdown reached its last second, Kaiden gritted his teeth, resolved, and struck first. ‘After all these years, my swordsmanship has improved dramatically. I’m not the same as used to be. I’ll win this fencing match even if it costs me everything. Besides, I might not even lose; surely the coach must have moments of weakness, right?‘ He knew he could only approach this match with a sense of luck.
Yvette watched as Kaiden’s sword came toward her, stepping aside effortlessly and perfectly avoiding his strike.
Kaiden knew that this attack wouldn’t harm the coach; if it could she wouldn’t be the top coach of the Mysonna underground. He charged forward again, his sword thrusting menacingly toward Yvette.
They exchanged blows, with Kaiden mainly attacking and Yvette focusing on defense. The audience below was on edge, confused about why she was only defending. ‘Is it because she can’t fight back? Is she just dodging the attacks?‘
Online, viewers were heatedly discussing what they saw.
[Wow, why does this girl keep dodging? Isn’t she going to attack? I really don’t understand what’s going on here!]
[I agree with the person upstairs; it doesn’t make sense for her to keep dodging. Could she be preparing some big move?]
I think she’s just dodging because she can’t handle it. Kaiden’s fencing is so powerful; the average person wouldn’t stand a chance.]
[Based on what you’re saying upstairs, it seems we have no hope in this match. I was hoping for a double victory; what a shame.]
[If they lose, there’s nothing to be done; matches always have winners and losers. The girl has shown a lot of courage; let’s not criticize her.]
Hey, what are you talking about upstairs? If she keeps dodging, we’ll lose respect for her; she deserves to be criticized.]
Clearly, online opinions about the match had split into two factions–those supporting and understanding her, and those ready to pounce on the keyboard, waiting to criticize as soon as she lost.
neither would and at this rate, On stage, Kaiden continued to attack, but no matter how hard he tried, Yvette would only defend. Initially, Kaiden thought she had a strategy, but now he was starting to lose clarity. The score remained zero to zero, win. ‘Is Yvette hoping for a draw? But there’s no way this match can end in a draw.
Ten minutes later, Kaiden’s attacks slowed, his stamina waning.
Yvette still stood casually, clearly with no intention of attacking. It wasn’t until a faint vibration came from the stage that Yvette raised her eyelids and slightly arched her delicate eyebrows. ‘I was almost falling asleep waiting.‘ She thought as she leisurely brushed off some dust from her fencing outfit. The vibration was the signal from her agreement with Jeremiah- once Aurora was safe, Jeremiah would send a message. With half–lidded eyes, Yvette finally looked at Kaiden properly.
Kaiden caught Yvette’s gaze, momentarily stunned, then saw her lips move. “It’s over.”
Before Kaiden could react, Yvette was already in front of him. On the screen, it was just a blur as her figure flickered across, suddenly appearing on the opposite side.
The audience below gasped, unable to suppress their amazement. “Oh my god… oh my god….”
The host on the side of the stage was just as bewildered. ‘What just happened? How did she suddenly move from one side to
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the other so quickly… Was that magic?‘
Andrew, dumbstruck, pointed toward the stage, turning to Charles next to him. “Holy crap, is your sister–in–law some kind of goddess? Was that magic just now?”
Charles calmly nodded, his voice steady. “No, that’s Yve’s signature technique–no one else can master it.” The combination of her speed and internal energy allowed her to move in a way that almost defied reality. Back in training camp, she had taught it, but no one could learn it.
Kaiden had never seen this move before. By that time, he had already been expelled, so his expression grew more serious than ever. He had experienced the coach’s methods before, but the Ybaulla only practiced Tradecraft, which had no connection to ancient warrior techniques. No matter how much he had trained back then, he could never blend the two. Kaiden lowered his head, staring at the mark on his chest–he had been hit. Sure enough, the next second, the screen showed a score of 1-0.
Before Kaiden could think much, Yvette’s second strike came, aimed straight for Kaiden’s left leg. Kaiden hurriedly stepped back, but before he could retreat fully, Yvette was already in front of him again. The flash of the sword dazzled him; in the blink of an eye, they brushed past each other. Yvette’s gaze, devoid of eyes, simply swept past his vision. He panicked, nearly losing grip on his sword, almost dropping it to the ground.
The crowd gasped, with some people even standing up from their seats.
“Look, there’s a tear in Kaiden’s fencing outfit.”
“I… I saw it too. Didn’t they say this fencing suit was made with space nanotechnology? It shouldn’t be cut; what’s going on?”
“This… This fencing suit has never been torn. I’ve watched so many matches over the years and have never seen anything like this. That sword energy must have contained the power of mountains and rivers; otherwise, how could it have such force with just one strike?”
“You’re exaggerating! It sounds so fantastical to me.”
“Um… it’s really not exaggerated at all. Fencing suits undergo millions of tests. I heard this particular one Kaiden is wearing was custom–made by experts from Ybaulla at the request of their prime minister. It’s probably even tougher.”
Kaiden couldn’t hear a word of the discussions below. His mind was buzzing, and he looked down at his chest. Not only was it torn, but he also knew that Yvette’s second strike had injured his flesh and bones; he could already smell the blood. The score on the screen had turned to two to zero, the zero standing out starkly.
With only three minutes left in the match, everyone knew the outcome. They finally understood why this big shot had held back at the beginning. At this rate, if he made a move, what chance would Kaiden have? This match wouldn’t even be worth watching anymore; it would just be a personal showcase.
Clusia’s netizens had already begun celebrating online, with some wildly typing out apologies for their earlier misunderstandings.
Kaiden gritted his teeth and suddenly charged at Yvette like a madman. “There’s no time left. If I can’t win, I can’t lose this badly.‘ I have to at least score one point, so Kaiden made a desperate move, aiming to injure Yvette by three points while injuring himself by ten, but that would allow him to get one point.
Below, Kyle looked at the score, his expression darkening further ‘Why did we, Ybaulla, lose both matches to a Clusian woman? And in chess and fencing, which are our strong suits… especially since today’s match has even ended with a score of
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On stage, Yvette watched as Kaiden charged at her like a mad dog. She casually sidestepped, dodging him, then quickly turned her sword, delivering a clean counter–strike with no hesitation.
The blade flashed, and Kaiden couldn’t dodge in time. Yvette’s sword pierced his shoulder, and Kaiden awkwardly bowed. His protective visor even fell to the floor, his hair becoming disheveled, and blood began to seep from his chest.
Kaiden clutched his chest, a mouthful of blood surging up. He forcefully swallowed it back down, then glared at Yvette, saying, “You’re still you, never changed.”
Yvette looked down at Kaiden, who was on the ground, clearly unwilling to accept defeat, turned, and left without saying a word, utterly ignoring him.
Kaiden let his hands drop, lacking the strength to even clench a fist. His face turned ashen. He already knew the outcome of this match; it was just that he couldn’t accept losing everything. Losing this match meant losing Kyle as his supporter; all the opportunities he had painstakingly fought for had been completely ruined by Yvette.
The crowd fell into a deathly silence, their breathing even slowing down. No one had expected that the last strike would not only tear Kaiden’s fencing suit but also seriously injure him; the blood had clearly been there for a while.
In the final second, the match stopped, and the screen prominently displayed the score of three to zero. That number felt like a slap in the face to everyone in the visiting delegation.
Jase turned to glance at Kyle, whose face was dark with anger, and calmly said, “Prime Minister Kyle, I concede.”
Kyle could no longer maintain his facade, standing up and leaving the match hall under the siege of numerous reporters. Jase turned to look at the stage, where only Kaiden bowed in despair; Yvette had long vanished.
Meanwhile, Clifford had received a call from Jeremiah that Aurora had been rescued. He was eager to return home and had already arranged for his subordinates. He approached Jase and said, “Dad, Aurora has been rescued. I won’t be going back with you.”
Jase nodded, tapping his cane and waving him off. “Go on, go on. What good is it to be present in body but not in spirit? Go back and check on your daughter–in–law.” He paused and then called Clifford back, his tone growing cold. “What about the kidnappers? Did Jeremiah say?”
Clifford stopped, his voice grave. “Jeremiah said they have already been taken away. My daughter–in–law said she wants to deal with them herself.”
Jase fell silent for a few seconds. “Don’t intervene. Let her handle it as she sees fit. She knows what she’s doing.”
Clifford nodded in agreement. ‘We probably have a good understanding of what kind of person Yvette is. Those people who fall into her hands… will definitely have a hard time. Anyone who dares to touch my wife deserves to die a thousand times
over.’
After Yvette left the Eastern Hotel, Samantha was waiting by the sports car with her phone in hand, having been watching the live stream. ‘Another day of being dazzled by Yve’s charm, That final strike was truly remarkable. As soon as she saw Yvette, she rushed over, asking, “Yve, are we going back to Skyland now?”
Yvette nodded, her red lips slightly parting. “No, we’re going to the First Military District first.”
Samantha paused for a moment, confirming. “Yve, are you saying we’re going to the First Military District?”
Yvette replied, “Mm–hmm.”
At the entrance of the First Military District, Yvette was in the driver’s seat, her expression impassive.
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Samantha sat in the passenger seat, patting her chest, her palms clammy with sweat, nervously looking at Yvette. ‘I finally experienced what it’s like to be swept away at breakneck speed. I thought I was fast, but Yve is the real deal.
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The road from the Eastern Hotel to the First Military District was mostly winding mountain roads with curves. Samantha thought this big shot would case up a little, but to her surprise, Yvette sped through the curves. ‘One wrong move could mean disaster. Although Samantha didn’t want to admit it, she truly felt her legs were a bit wobbly. In just half an hour, she felt like she had teetered on the brink of death countless times. Each curve felt like a near escape, but Yvette remained completely unfazed, her calm expression seeming inhuman.
Samantha took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. “Yve, don’t tell me you’re a professional race car driver?” She voiced her suspicions.
Yvette turned off the engine and tilted her head upon hearing this, smirking slightly, her black–and–white eyes fixed on Samantha, silent for a few seconds. “I used to play around with it for a few years, but not anymore. It’s not interesting.”
Samantha didn’t expect to hit the nail on the head. ‘I knew it! If Yve’s skills weren’t from professional racing, I wouldn’t believe it. But what does ‘not interesting‘ even mean? That sounds a bit strange.’
At that moment, the massive gate of the First Military District opened, revealing Jeremiah in military uniform standing in the middle, flanked by soldiers standing at attention, each looking serious and unwavering.
In fact, Yvette’s car had already been located by satellite navigation when it was at the mountain’s base, so the command center at the First Military District had already seen the vehicle’s entire route, including its thrilling speed through the
curves.
Yvette got out of the car, and Jeremiah immediately walked out to her, ignoring Samantha, who followed her out.
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Samantha shrugged, indicating she was used to it–and very much so. As long as Yve was around, they were decoration in Jeremiah’s eyes.
Samantha greeted. “Jeremiah.”
Jeremiah nodded at her. “Mm.” Then he took Yvette’s hand and said in a serious tone, “The people who kidnapped Mom have been brought to the interrogation room. My men questioned them beforehand, but they’re tough. They’re likely suicide warriors and Tradecrafters trained by Steel Serpents. These types of people will try everything to kill themselves once a mission fails, so getting information from them will be difficult.”
Jeremiah had dealt with these Tradecrafter suicide warriors before. Years ago, while capturing an international fugitive in Ybaulla, those people would rather bite off their tongues and die than reveal the hiding place of their leader. In the end, he had to follow clues to find the fugitive’s location himself, eventually bringing them to justice.”
This time, Ybaulla and Kaiden seem determined to succeed. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have deployed Tradecrafters. After all, training a Tradecrafter starts from a young age, requiring immense financial and human resources to produce a high–level one. This time, Jeremiah caught five high–level Tradecrafters in one go–an impressive feat.
Samantha, following behind them, understood what was going on. ‘So Aurora was kidnapped by Ybaullans, and they even sent Tradecrafters to do it. That’s just so despicable.””
Upon hearing this, Yvette only nodded coldly. “They’ll talk.”
Jeremiah paused. ‘How is she so sure? I feel like she’s about to unlock some new skills again. But getting Tradecrafters and suicide warriors to talk? That’s definitely no easy task.’
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On the way from the military district to the interrogation room, all the soldiers stopped to salute Jeremiah, but none seemed surprised that Yvette and Samantha were suddenly here in the First Military District.
This made Samantha a bit curious. ‘Isn’t it strange? Jeremiah is known as a ruthless general, and he’s never had a woman around him. Yet here we are, Yve and I, and no one seems the least bit curious? Don’t these soldiers gossip about Jeremiah at all?‘
As they approached the interrogation room, Jeremiah stopped and told Samantha, “Mr. Mitchell is looking for you. Just wait for him in his office.” Then he casually called over a passing soldier and ordered, “Take her to Mr. Mitchell’s office.”
The young soldier was thrilled; just getting to talk to Jeremiah made him happy for three days. He responded loudly, “Yes, Major General!”
Samantha nodded. “Okay, Jeremiah, I understand.” Even if Jeremiah hadn’t said anything, she wasn’t interested in interrogating prisoners. ‘I just have a feeling that Yve’s methods will be terrifying. I’m worried that if I got involved, I’d end up having nightmares. ”
After Samantha followed the soldier, Jeremiah turned to Yvette, smiled, and said softly, “Everyone unrelated to the interrogation has been removed. The remaining ones are my trusted men, so feel free to do as you like. They won’t leave the interrogation room alive.”
Yvette lazily lifted her eyelids and replied, “Got it.”
Jeremiah noticed that her mood was off, so he gently squeezed her hand, saying, “Mom is fine. They didn’t dare touch her; they just locked her up.” At that moment, a flash of anger crossed Jeremiah’s eyes. ‘If anything happens to my mom today, I make these people pay a thousand times over.
Yvette looked
up,
her delicate features softened a bit as the coldness in her eyes faded.
Jeremiah had sensed her bad mood from the moment they met. How could he not know why?
Inside the interrogation room, five men dressed in black were being held, their faces showing a mix of anger and numbness. They seemed to know their fate, so they didn’t resist, just gritted their teeth in silence. Their hidden poisons had already been confiscated, leaving them desperate for survival but unwilling to betray their master.
When Jeremiah and Yvette entered, the expressions of the five men shifted slightly, showing a hint of fear. They recognized that this was the man who had come into the resort and immediately restrained them without a word, able to find them no matter how they hid.
Capturing one of them might not be difficult, but catching all five at once was the work of a master beyond comprehension. During the interrogation, this man radiated such a powerful aura, sitting silently without asking a single question–it didn’t feel like an interrogation at all. Men like this were the ones these killers feared the most, intimidating without a word, their intentions inscrutable, and who knows what else they might have in store for them?
When the five men saw Yvette walking in beside Jeremiah, they exchanged puzzled glances. ‘Why would they send a woman to interrogate us? Is this some kind of beauty trap?‘
Yvette walked around the table, casually pulled out a chair, sat down, crossed her legs, and even took her time to pull out à piece of vanilla toffee from her pocket and slowly started eating it.
The five men were a bit taken aback by her actions. ‘Didn’t they say Clusia soldiers were all very disciplined? Why isn’t this female soldier following the usual rules?‘
The Clusia soldiers in the interrogation room were also somewhat taken aback, their lips twitching. “This major general’s girlfriend really has a personality. If someone didn’t know better, they might think she was just playing a game with how relaxed she is.
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No woman had ever entered the interrogation room before; Yvette was the first.
Jeremiah placed the prepared orange juice on the table, closest to Yvette, so she could easily reach for it when she got thirsty. Then he sat beside her, skillfully taking oranges from the office, peeling them, and placing them in a fruit bowl, arranging them neatly with calculated spacing.
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The five Ybaullan men exchanged glances and began speaking in Silarian to ensure the others couldn’t understand them. This was a specific dialect for their communication since not many people studied the language.
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Meanwhile, Samantha followed the young soldier, feeling she was riding on Yve’s coattails. The Betrico’s First Military District was the nation’s most important military base, and every soldier who could get in had been carefully selected. Many soldiers dreamed of joining the First Military District, where coming from a good family was just the first step, and individuals had to pass numerous assessments. After all, the First Military District controlled the nation’s most crucial military power, aimed at cultivating high–level military talent, and could not afford any mistakes.
When she was younger, she had been very curious to see inside but her father had firmly refused and warned her sternly that this wasn’t a place she could visit casually. ‘If it weren’t for Yve, I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to see the First Military District in my lifetime. Since I’m here, I might as well take a good look around.‘
Samantha looked at the soldier leading the way and couldn’t help but ask her burning question, “Um, excuse me, is it okay if I ask you a little question?”
The young soldier blushed when the beautiful woman smiled at him. It was the first time in his years in the army that he had met such a pretty girl who spoke so gently, making him extremely shy. He stuttered, “Uh… um, please go ahead, but I refuse to answer anything related to the military district.” With this, his attitude suddenly became firm. ‘No matter who it is, I won’t say a word about anything concerning national security.
Samantha waved her hand to clarify. “No, you misunderstood. I was just asking if you guys are not at all curious about Jeremiah’s gossip?”
The soldier was taken aback and rubbed the back of his head. “You mean Jeremiah’s gossip?”
Samantha replied, “Yeah, look at us–two beautiful girls showing up beside Jeremiah. Isn’t anyone curious?” Although this question was a bit silly, Samantha was genuinely curious.
The soldier looked at Samantha strangely before answering, “Um, you mean the girl standing beside the major general just now? The reason we’re not curious is that we’ve already seen her photos.”
Now it was Samantha’s turn to be dumbfounded, and she eagerly asked, “No way! How could Yve come to the First Military District?” Her voice rose in pitch.
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