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Even though Emmanuel hadn’t seen Veronica stop Nathan, the fact
silent spoke volumes. He already understood where Veronica stood the Chapman family remained
And he didn’t blame her.
After all, business people thrive on harmony to generate wealth.
on the matter.
It was clear that today’s setup had been orchestrated behind the scenes. Everyone in Zovince who mattered–and even those who didn’t- had shown up. Even someone like Chiara couldn’t possibly have the influence or connections to pull this off alone.
Emmanuel suspected that this was another trap laid by Teddy’s faction.
At this point, if Veronica decided to stand firmly by his side, the consequences could be catastrophic. It might shake the very foundation of the Chapman family and possibly lead to their downfall.
Emmanuel understood her hesitation and was determined not to drag the Chapman family into trouble because of him.
“How arrogant!” barked Charles Hickman, the high–ranking official from the Military Affairs Bureau, taking the lead in fanning the flames. “Does this man think his troops can just march in today? Does he
think we’re so easy to bully?”
His words emboldened the crowd, sparking a wave of restlessness among them.
With Charles keeping an eye on things and this being the Chapman Estate in Zone 2–not some public entertainment venue–there was no way any military force could intervene. Unless the Chapman family was willing to stake everything on protecting Emmanuel, it was impossible for him to summon any reinforcements.
On the other hand, those who had gathered here under the guise of attending a marriage proposal had already set up their own forces. Inside and out, several hundred people had been deployed, most of them skilled fighters. Among them was Birch, one of the Eight Supreme Grandmasters of Zovince, along with martial arts experts from the Lannister family.
Chiara herself was a formidable presence. Even though Gwain hadn’t come in person, Wyatt and other fighters from the Lannister family were already in position, prepared for action.
Then there was Clive, who pointed directly at Emmanuel and shouted furiously, “Emmanuel, you killed my nephew Hank! There’s no way we’re letting this go. Today, the Lannister family will avenge his death!”
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Emmanuel couldn’t help but laugh at Clive’s shamelessness. “Haha… I’m not the one who killed Hank. But if you’re all so eager to settle scores with me, then come on! Stop wasting time with all this empty chatter!”
He had no patience for their nonsense, nor any interest in trying to wake those who were willfully blind to
reason.
Some of these people had indeed come for vengeance, but the vast majority were here for their own
interests.
It was clear they didn’t support Ethan becoming the nation’s president, and they all understood that to eliminate Ethan, they first had to get rid of Emmanuel.
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“Well, Mr. Lowe, since you’re so bold and fearless, I’ll give you your due respect as a real man!”
Finished
To everyone’s surprise, it was Chiara a woman–whoepped forward first. With a steady gaze, she issued her challenge.
“Today, I’ll avenge my late husband Maxwell. If my skills fall short and I die at your hands, I won’t complain or blame anyone else.”
Her words caused an uproar among the crowd.
The influence of one of the Four Beauties was undeniable, and now she had raised the stakes to a life–and- death duel. A woman had already stepped forward–how could the men possibly stand idly by?
“What a cunning woman,” Veronica muttered under her breath, her eyes narrowing.
She saw through Chiara’s ploy instantly. This was all a performance, a deliberate act to ignite the fighting spirit of everyone present.
Otherwise, they would all hesitate. Emmanuel’s strength was well known, and anyone who attacked first would likely suffer the greatest loss. Everyone understood that Emmanuel was doomed today, but no one wanted to be the sacrificial lamb..
Hearing this, Ashton gritted her teeth, stepped forward and shouted, “Chiara, Emmanuel has no interest in fighting women. If you want to pick a fight with him, you’ll have to get through me first!”
Her bold declaration sent the blood pulsing through Nathan’s veins.
If even Ashton could stand up for Emmanuel, how could he–Emmanuel’s eldest disciple–stay silent? His master was being surrounded and attacked in the Chapman Estate. If he didn’t act, how could he face anyone afterward? How could he call himself a man?
But Veronica, noticing his intentions, stopped him with a firm hand.
This wasn’t a small matter. They couldn’t risk offending half of Chanaea’s elites over Emmanuel. The Chapman family’s fate wasn’t something to gamble with.
“Ha! Is this a showdown between the ex–girlfriend and the wife?” Some bystanders, eager to fan the flames, chuckled as they egged on the confrontation.
After all, with a bloodbath inevitable today, the opening act was bound to set the tone.
“Fine! Since you’re so determined, I’ll take you down first to avenge my husband!”
Without a moment’s hesitation, Chiara sprang into action, launching a fierce assault on Ashton!
Just as Veronica had predicted, Chiara wanted to initiate today’s “wolf–slaughtering show,” but she was also cautious. If Emmanuel, unbound by chivalry, injured her, it would ruin her plans. Now that Ashton, this reckless woman, had stepped forward, Chiara seized the opportunity to bully her husband’s ex while avoiding direct confrontation with Emmanuel.
Her moves were precise and elegant, flowing like a dance yet deadly in their intent.
Ashton, though much improved over the past year and boasting an A+ Rank, was no match for Chiara. Within moments, she was on the defensive.
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Smack!
Thud
Chiara landed two slaps and a swift kick, sending Ashton staggering. Blood trickled from the corner of her lips, but her gaze remained unyielding, blazing with defiance.
“Good!”
“That’s the way!
“Take down Emmanuel’s defenders first, then him! Avenge our loved ones!”
The crowd erupted in cheers as Ashton endured the one–sided beating.
Nathan, unable to bear the sight any longer, ignored Veronica’s attempts to stop him and leaped into the fray.
“Nath!” Veronica’s voice carried a note of panic.
But before she could intervene, several of her younger sisters crowded around her.
Audrey grinned mischievously. “Veronica, it’s rare for Nath to stand up for a woman. Let him be a man for
once!”
“Exactly! He’s in his twenties now. You can’t keep treating him like a child forever,” another chimed in.
Faced with their playful coaxing, Veronica could only sigh and watch how things unfolded.
Xylie, watching the scene, felt a sense of relief. It seemed Nathan had finally found someone he cared for.
Emmanuel, who had initially planned to step in to help Ashton, paused upon seeing Nathan enter the fight.
To his delight, his eldest disciple had made remarkable progress. Just a year ago, Nathan was weaker than Ashton. But now, his skills and cultivation level had clearly surpassed hers.
Together, the two joined forces, managing to hold their own against Chiara in a back–and–forth battle that kept the crowd riveted.
“Ms. Veronica, are you planning to make an enemy of the Zelinsky family? Of all the great powers of
Zovince?”
Seeing that Chiara was gradually being overwhelmed by the combined efforts of Nathan and Ashton, Birch immediately tried to pressure Veronica.
It was clear they dared not act rashly against Nathan. After all, he was the heir to the wealthiest family, the future richest man in Chanaea.
“Master Arnold, you’re overstating things,” Veronica replied with a sly smile. “It’s just a friendly sparring match among youngsters. No need to make it sound so grave, right?”
She continued with a sharp wit, “If sparring like this makes us enemies, then by your logic, the Lannister family’s frequent challenges would’ve already made them lifelong foes with each other.”
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Her eloquence left Birch’s attempt at intimidation ineffective. Not only did she brush off his threat, but she also downplayed the previous incident at the Purestream Club as nothing more than a childish scuffle, unworthy of serious attention.
Realizing he couldn’t talk the Chapman family into submission, Birch decided to act. With a powerful leap, he launched himself into the fray, fists hurtling toward Nathan and Ashton, intending to force them back.
He couldn’t allow the renowned Chiara, one of the Four Beauties of Zovince, to suffer defeat in public. It would be a humiliation too great to bear.
“Nath!”
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Seeing Birch–one of the Eight Supreme Grandmaster of Zovince–stepping in to bully their younger brother, Nathan’s sisters cried out in alarm, their voices a mix of anxiety and outrage.
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