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Yvette curled her lips, her gaze fierce and wild as she looked at the men rushing at her, wielding all kinds of cold weapons. Her tone to Jeremiah was light and slow. “The game has begun.”
A hulking man charged straight at Yvette. Holden wore a sinister smile, clearly pleased with what he assumed was the obvious outcome, a burly man against a young woman.
However, the very next moment, Yvette moved so swiftly that no one even saw how she made her move. By the time Holden and the others in the distance realized what had happened, the brute was already under Yvette’s boot.
With a resounding snap, she mercilessly broke his leg underfoot Yvette’s lips curled into a cold, wicked smile as she looked down at the man, her voice chilling. “You thought I’d be easy to handle?”
The man cried out, spitting obscenities. “You… bitch…” But before he could finish, Jeremiah, having just taken down another opponent, caught what the man was saying. A glint of icy rage sparked in his eyes.
He turned, took a single stride, and delivered a brutal kick that shattered the man’s cock, leaving his testicles crushed. The horrifying sight made everyone freeze, feeling an involuntary chill in their lower bodies.
After flooring one of his own opponents, Charles turned and raised a brow. ‘Jeremiah’s picking up this trick now? No surprise, being Yvonne’s man, he’s just as ruthless,’ he thought.
Holden screamed madly. “Get them! Kill them all! Whoever kills them, I’ll give an extra 150 thousand dollars next month!”
With this incentive, the guards went berserk, charging at Yvette and Jeremiah in waves. Charles faced far fewer opponents than Yvette and Jeremiah. Evidently, these people knew who the main threats were.
Most of them were fixated on Yvette and Jeremiah, turning the scene into utter chaos.
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Yvette kicked the man at her feet aside, grabbed a swinging club aimed at her, and sent her attacker flying back with a powerful kick. With a thud, he crashed into three or four others.
As more men appeared, she wielded the club she’d just taken, swinging it at the nearest attacker. The man spun halfway around from the impact, coughing up blood before collapsing to the ground.
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Another man lunged at her, but Yvette jabbed him in the stomach with the club, following up with a kick that sent him sprawling backward. He hit the ground with a loud crash.
Eventually, Yvette discarded the club altogether and began fighting the remaining men barehanded. Despite their large, intimidating builds, they fell almost helplessly under her blows.
Jeremiah was equally relentless. In no time, the courtyard was littered with fallen men, groaning in agony. Only Holden and Gideon remained standing on the other side, watching in shock
Yvette retracted her left leg, sending yet another man flying. Her expression was impassive, effortlessly kicking away a grown man as though it were nothing.
Bang! Crash!
Finally, the last guard from the Jacobs family was flung by Jeremiah, landing right in a cactus patch with a panicked scream before passing out.
Charles and Winnie watched from the side, Winnie’s mouth hanging open the entire time. She’d never seen a woman like Yvette before. She felt a newfound admiration. ‘So there really are women who can be this strong, Winnie thought, feeling in awe.
Charles, meanwhile, had hardly gotten a chance to fight after his initial few hits. Yvonne would kick, Jeremiah would punch,
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Left with nothing to do, Charles was so bored he was nearly plucking the flowers out of a nearby pot to keep himself awake.
Checking his watch, Charles looked at Yvette and Jeremiah standing in the courtyard. “Yvette, Jeremiah, it’s time.”
Yvette and Jeremiah exchanged a glance before moving back toward the entrance. Charles and Winnie followed them to the door, leaving Holden and his men bewildered, clueless as to what this meant.
In the vast darkness, all of Dungo Village was jolted awake by an earth–shaking explosion. One by one, lights flickered on in every home, and the once–quiet village burst into life.
“What happened? That was so loud! It seemed to come from Holden’s residence.”
A pale–faced man got out of bed, dressed quickly, and reassured his wife. “I’ll go check. You stay here and keep sleeping.”
Across the village, people hurried to get dressed, murmuring quietly to each other. Hearing the noise, Bonnie’s eyes shot open. She could guess that Yvette must have made her move.
She quickly dressed, carefully cracked the door open, and peered through to see the guard at the door still fast asleep. Holding her breath, she gently shut the door and made her way quietly toward Holden’s residence.
Before long, villagers had gathered outside Holden’s house. However, no one dared to enter. Everyone in Dungo Village knew Holden hated it when anyone barged in unannounced. They could only wait outside, casting anxious glances inside.
Seeing the crowd and the ensuing chaos, Bonnie slipped inside through the front entrance.
In the study, just as Yvette and the others retreated to the doorway, a deafening explosion sounded. In an instant, tiles flew off the roof, and windows burst open.
A wave of heat blasted the people in the courtyard, scattering them in all directions. Holden and Gideon were knocked to the ground, covered in dust and debris. Gideon lay unconscious
Holden and the others sprawled on the ground stared in shock at the collapsed room, then at Yvette and her group standing a safe distance away.
Holden scrambled to his feet, frantically shouting, “Quick, find it. Everyone, search for the box!”
The air was thick with the acrid stench of burning mixed with a foul odor, and black smoke blanketed the sky above Dungo Village. Holden’s face was ashen, realizing everything was lost.
Nearly ten years of painstaking work cultivating his poisonous insects had been destroyed in an instant.
His expression twisted in despair as he yelled furiously at Yvette and her companions. “Give me back my poisonous insects! Those were my life’s work, you thieves! You’ll all die miserable deaths!”
Charles could hardly believe Holden’s shamelessness. ‘He actually has the gall to call those poisonous inseets his hard- earned work?‘ Charles thought, shaking his head. ‘Those insects were bred at the cost of countless lives. What a monster!‘
Hands in her pockets, Yvette strolled calmly over to Holden. She looked down at him with a faintly raised brow, ignoring his venomous glare. Grabbing him by the neck, she forced him to the ground, slamming his forehead hard against it.
Blood spurted from Holden’s head, covering his face in red. He touched his forehead in disbelief. “You…you actually dared to hit me…”
Before he could finish, Yvette pressed his head down again, slamming it harder. Blood poured out, covering Holden’s face like a mask.
Yvette released her grip and, after meticulously wiping her hand looked down at him with piercing eyes and asked in a
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“What do you think it feels like to have the heart eaten away bit by bit by those insects you
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With an angel’s face and a devil’s ruthlessness, Yvette embodied both beauty and terror in Holden’s eyes.
He flinched involuntarily at her words but sneered. “So what if you know about poisonous insects? Don’t try to scare me. Generations of Dungo Village have bred these insects. They’d never obey a stranger like you.”
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Charles watched Holden’s arrogant demeanor, thinking to himself, ‘He really doesn’t regret anything until the very end.
He’d just seen firsthand how that plump poisonous insect listened so intently to Yvette’s words. If that insect could talk, it would probably be fawning over her like there’s no tomorrow.
Just then, Andrew and Emmett rushed in from the outer courtyard, having heard the explosions. Emmett took in the mess in the courtyard and the bodies on the ground, frowning until he saw Yvette and Jeremiah standing unharmed, which visibly eased his expression.
Emmett stepped forward. “Jeremiah, Yvette, you both made it out. There’s a crowd of villagers outside, but they haven’t tried to come in. They’re just peering in from a distance.”
Andrew, scrunching his nose in disgust, wondered, “This rotten smell is enough to knock someone out. You’d think a cesspool had exploded here.’
Andrew said, “Yvette, Mr. Chavez, what’s happening here? The smell is unbearable!”
Jeremiah nodded, his expression cold and intense, his voice carrying an icy edge. “Holden built a secret chamber in his home where he uses the bodies of abducted people to breed poisonous insects.”
Emmett immediately understood. ‘So, there really are people who breed poisonous insects this way. It’s revolting and vicious beyond imagination,‘ he thought to himself.
Andrew, envisioning the whole process of raising poisonous insects this way, felt his breakfast threatening to come back up. “Jeremiah, this guy is the so–called chief of Dungo Village? And he’s responsible for all this?”
Holden held his chin up, a dark glint in his eyes, still speaking defiantly. “This is Dungo Village. If anything happens to me, the villagers here won’t let you off so easily.”
Andrew, fed up, kicked Holden. ‘This bastard dares to act so arrogantly after committing such heinous acts? He thinks he’s the president or something,‘ he wondered.
Just as Andrew was about to kick him again, Emmett pulled him back. “Keep calm. Jeremiah and Yvette are here. They won’t let this scum get away.”
Andrew backed off but muttered viciously, “Jeremiah, Yvette, make sure this piece of trash gets what he deserves.”
Yvette lowered her gaze, and right in front of Holden, she pulled a small ornate box from her pocket. Holden’s eyes widened in terror the moment he saw it.
His hand trembled as he reached out. “What are you doing with that box? You… you opened it?”
Holden thought all the poisonous insects had been destroyed in the explosion. He hadn’t expected even one to survive. Yvette, expressionless, casually brushed some dust off her sleeve
Looking down at Holden on the ground, she gave him a slow, chilling smile. Her refined features appeared mysterious amidst the smoky courtyard, her eyes glinting with a fierce edge. Then, in full view of everyone, she calmly opened the box.
Out flew the small poisonous insect, which had just gorged itself on Winnie’s flesh. Its previously bulging stomach had now shrunk as it digested the meal with impressive speed.
Charles blinked in surprise. He hadn’t expected this little insect to have such a voracious appetite and quick metabolism.
The moment the poisonous insect flew out, Holden’s eyes lit up. Despite its tiny size, Holden knew that with it under his control, it could drain the blood of everyone here in no time.
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Then Holden noticed the golden markings on the insect’s body, and he froze. “This… this is the poisonous insect king?”
He stared in disbelief at the floating poisonous insect. This was the legendary poisonous insect king that generations in Dungo Village had attempted to create. Somehow, he had succeeded.
Suddenly, Holden burst into a chilling, maniacal laugh, filling the courtyard with an eerie feeling. Pointing at Yvette, he sneered. “You’re finished, you bitch! I’ve crafted the poisonous insect king, and today, you’ll all die right here.”
With that, he pulled a small flute from his coat and, in front of everyone, began to play. One minute passed, then two, then five…
Andrew, watching Holden play louder and louder, scratched his ear. “Is this guy stupid? He’s been at it for five minutes now. Does he really think he sounds good? He’s torturing my ears.”
Emmett watched Holden’s flute playing with a grim expression, observing his shift from smug confidence to frantic desperation. He surmised that this flute must have some special ability, likely to control the poisonous insect king.
But he wondered why the insect circling was around Yvette. Besides, it even seemed to act shy around her. This odd behavior left Emmett feeling somewhat baffled.
Jeremiah, meanwhile, watched the scene with an impassive face, though his fingers tightened slightly. Another rival? And this time, it’s an insect?‘ he thought.
Finally, as everyone began to reach their breaking point with Holden’s incessant flute–playing, Yvette made her move. She looked up at the poisonous insect hovering in midair and said calmly, “Eat him.”
The poisonous insect gave its wings a couple of quick flutters before abruptly spinning and darting straight toward Holden.
Seeing the insect hurtling toward him, Holden screamed. “No! Don’t come near me! I’m the one who raised you. Kill them, and I’ll feed you with all the fresh blood you could ever want.”
The insect king paused midair, its wings quivering furiously. Sweat poured down Holden’s face, dripping along his temples. He assumed the insect king understood him and exhaled a shaky sigh of relief.
Emmett, Charles, and Andrew all tensed, readying themselves for what might come next. ‘What if the insect king turns on Yvette instead?‘ they wondered.
The poisonous insect king flapped its wings and turned toward Yvette, fixing its gaze on her. Yvette stood there lazily, her eyes narrowed, a cool indifference in her gaze, with a touch of wildness lurking beneath her calm exterior.
“You want to die?” Yvette’s voice was cold and unyielding.
At her words, the insect king shivered in midair. Without a moment’s hesitation, it spun back toward Holden, plunging into his skin within the blink of an eye and following his veins straight to his heart.
Holden clutched his chest, looking up at Yvette in disbelief. “You, you can control the poisonous insect king? How is that possible? What kind of power are you using?”
With her hands casually tucked into her pockets, Yvette looked serene, her delicate features almost radiantly beautiful, her gaze sharp, with a faint air of mischief in her brow. “I don’t control it. It just developed intelligence and knows it’ll die if it’s disobedient.”
Holden shook his head repeatedly, visibly shaken. “No way, absolutely no way. How could the poisonous insect king fear you?”
Charles couldn’t help but recall the scene from earlier, where Yvette’s mere presence had sent a swarm of poisonous insects fleeing in terror. He gave a slight grimace. If Holden had witnessed that, he wouldn’t be making such incredulous statements
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In the next moment, Holden’s strength gave out, and he collapsed, writhing on the ground in pain. His cries for help grew weaker and weaker until they ceased altogether. His body curled up, face pale as death, breathless, and just like that, he was
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Emmett was about to step forward to check when Holden’s body suddenly shriveled as if drained in an instant, leaving only skin and bones.
This gruesome sight stunned Bonnie, who had just managed to sneak in through the gate. She gasped in horror. “Yvette!”
Upon hearing Bonnie’s voice, Andrew immediately turned around. Spotting her, he rushed over, his face lighting up. “Bonnie, are you alright?”
Bonnie, seeing Andrew, ran straight into his arms, clutching him tightly. “You’re finally here… I was afraid I’d never see you again.”
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Andrew gently ruffled Bonnie’s hair, his voice uncharacteristically tender. “You’re the woman I have my eyes on. How could I possibly let you marry someone else?”
Hearing this, Bonnie’s face flushed bright red, and she buried her head in Andrew’s chest. Andrew held her close, frowning slightly as he whispered, “You’ve lost weight.”
Bonnie looked up. “I miss the food from the cafeteria.”
Andrew gave her an indulgent look and nodded. “Alright, we’ll go back, and I’ll make sure you get your fill.”
The others were rather unfazed by the couple’s open display of affection. The two walked hand–in–hand over to Yvette, Jeremiah, and the others. When Bonnie saw Yvette, she tried to pull her hand away.
Andrew flashed a roguish grin and refused to let go, making Bonnie’s face turn even redder. Embarrassed, Bonnie nodded to the group and said, “Hi, Yvette, Jeremiah.”
Just then, the poisonous insect king that had been inside Holden’s body suddenly flew out and landed on Yvette’s shoulder. It shook its wings, almost like it was showing off, looking quite pleased with itself.
Bonnie, catching sight of the poisonous insect king on Yvette’s shoulder, was so shocked that she stammered, “Oh my gosh, Yvette, that’s the poisonous insect king! Where did you find it?”
Everyone turned to look at Bonnie. Andrew, puzzled, asked, “You know about this poisonous insect king? What exactly is it?” Emmett and Charles were curious as well. It seemed like Bonnie had a good deal of knowledge about the poisonous insect king.
Bonnie took a closer look before daring to speak. “For hundreds of years, Dungo Village has taken pride in raising poisonous
insects.
“Anyone who successfully raises poisonous insects gains a higher status in the village. But poisonous insects aren’t easy to cultivate. Generally, lower–grade poisonous insects are common.
“This one, however, is a high–grade poisonous insect, and in the past hundred years, Dungo Village has only produced two of them. Then there’s the one that exists only in legend, the poisonous insect king. We’ve only ever seen it in books.
“No one has ever successfully created one. So, I’m not entirely sure, but the golden poisonous insect on Yvette’s shoulder, from its appearance and markings, closely resembles the poisonous insect king described in the books.”
At this point, Bonnie couldn’t help but swallow. She felt it was almost unbelievable to witness such a legendary poisonous insect in her lifetime.
Andrew looked at her in astonishment, pointing at the poisonous insect king on Yvette’s shoulder. “You’re saying this chubby little insect is the poisonous insect king? Isn’t that a bit far–fetched?”
At that moment, the poisonous insect king on Yvette’s shoulder suddenly fluttered its wings and aggressively flew toward Andrew.
“Come back,” Yvette commanded sternly.
Halfway to Andrew, the poisonous insect king halted at Yvette’s voice, sulkily turning back to land on her shoulder, where it lay completely dejected, flipping onto its back and even closing its eyes.
Bonnie, who’d been watching nervously, finally relaxed and glared at Andrew. “Don’t talk carelessly! If you anger it, it could cost you your life in a matter of seconds.”
Noticing how the poisonous insect king seemed fearful of Yvette Bonnie twitched slightly. The books were right. An
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Andrew, recalling Holden’s death, felt a hint of fear himself.
Emmett urged. “Go on, Bonnie.”
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Bonnie glanced at Yvette, and after seeing her nod, she continued. “The poisonous insect king is a legendary creature, and I only know about it from ancient books.
“The poisonous insect king grows stronger over time, born in environments saturated with toxins. If the poisonous insect king develops intelligence, its mind will be like that of a young child. Andrew’s words just now really angered it.
“If Yvette hadn’t stopped it, Andrew would’ve been done for. Poisonous insects, in general, can be used for good or ill, depending entirely on their master’s intentions. This is especially true for the poisonous insect king.
“According to legend, the poisonous insect king can not only kill but also heal. However, I don’t know exactly how it heals. None of the ancient texts explain that.”–
Bonnie paused, then added, “Well, with the way the poisonous insect king listens to Yvette, it’s likely that it’s already acknowledged her as its master.
“Once a poisonous insect king chooses a master, it won’t ever leave that person’s side unless it or the master dies.”
Bonnie was the only one in Dungo Village with access to all the ancient texts, so her knowledge of the subject was extensive. But her understanding of poisonous insect cultivation was purely theoretical, as she had no experience actually raising any.
Emmett and Charles both looked serious. From Bonnie’s explanation, it sounded like this poisonous insect king was firmly attached to Yvette.
Charles said gravely, “Yvette, keeping it with you is too dangerous. Perhaps it would be best to…”
Emmett nodded in agreement. “Yvette, something like this is highly unpredictable. I agree with Charles. It shouldn’t stay.” With Yvette’s already formidable skills, she didn’t really need the poisonous insect king for support.
Bonnie wanted to speak up for the poisonous insect king, but she held back. As precious as it was, it couldn’t compare to Yvette. If something happened because she insisted on keeping it near Yvette, she’d feel guilty for the rest of her life.
Looking at the poisonous insect king, a creature Dungo Village had hoped for over a century to see, Bonnie nodded reluctantly. “Yvette, Mr. Chavez and the others are right.
“Everything I know about poisonous insects comes from the ancient texts passed down by our ancestors. Keeping it with you constantly is indeed dangerous.”
Jeremiah remained silent, watching Yvette closely. He understood her well enough to know that getting rid of this poisonous insect king wasn’t likely an option.
Yvette lifted her gaze and glanced coolly at the group. Her beautiful face held a hint of icy indifference.
Raising an eyebrow with casual defiance, she tilted her head slightly toward the poisonous insect king, which was sulking on her shoulder, and spoke to it lazily. “Get up. Show your loyalty.”
The four of them looked on in stunned confusion.
They didn’t expect that Yvette was telling an insect to declare its loyalty. Even if it was intelligent, it was still an insect. ‘How could it possibly show loyalty? They couldn’t believe what they were hearing as they wondered.
Jeremiah rubbed his temples, thinking, ‘Yvette’s at it again. Only she would come up with something like making the poisonous insect king show loyalty.‘
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Just as Andrew was about to say something, the poisonous insect king took off from Yvette’s shoulder. It flew a circle around every one, then hovered in front of Yvette, flapping its wings and wiggling its backside.
Charles, Emmett, Andrew, and Bonnie were utterly shocked. It was downright surreal to watch a chubby, fleshly insect that had just drained a grown man dry now wriggling its rear end in front of them was almost too much to take in.
Only Jeremiah seemed unfazed, calmly observing the scene.
After about two minutes, the poisonous insect king flapped its wings and returned to Yvette’s shoulder, resuming its previous position lying flat.
The group was left speechless, staring in stunned silence.
After a long pause, Andrew stammered. “Bon, are you sure that the poisonous insect king described in the Dungo Village’s ancient texts is… this little chubby insect that was just wriggling around?”
Emmett and Charles also looked at Bonnie. They honestly had their doubts as well.
Bonnie nodded vigorously, staring at the obedient poisonous insect king resting on Yvette’s shoulder, still in shock.
‘What kind of person was Yvette to have even the poisonous insect king listening to her so obediently? Bonnie wondered.
Bonnie recalled something her grandmother had once said. The process of a poisonous insect king accepting a master was grueling and could nearly cost the master their life.
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Jeremiah addressed Bonnie who was confused. “What does the poisonous insect king usually eat? Human blood?”
Emmett, Charles, and Andrew immediately grew tense. Although it seemed harmless and even cute, they all knew exactly how it had been raised on human blood.
Bonnie shook her head. “Jeremiah, the poisonous insect king is different from other low–level poisonous insects. It doesn’t need human blood to survive.
“According to ancient records left in Dungo Village, once the poisonous insect king has fully matured, it can feed on ordinary tree leaves or dew.”
She paused for a moment before continuing, “Of course, if the poisonous insect king falls into the wrong hands and is constantly fed human blood, over time, it will turn bad.
“At that point, it will need human blood every day. But since it hasn’t chosen a master yet, what it eats depends entirely on
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Everyone relaxed upon hearing this. Yvette tilted her head slightly, behaving quite obediently, and looked at Jeremiah who looked cold
“I want to keep it,” said Yvette.
Jeremiah stepped forward, casually glancing at the poisonous insect king perched on Yvette’s shoulder. The insect seemed to flinch as if startled.
Only Yvette and Jeremiah noticed the small movement. Yvette spoke lightly. “Don’t scare it.”
Now it was Jeremiah’s turn to feel a little wronged. His face remained stern, but his eyes held a touch of accusation. “I didn’t scare it.”
Andrew, Charles, Emmett, and Bonnie fell into an awkward silence. ‘Did we just hear something we weren’t supposed to? Is Jeremiah going to silence us? Was he just acting cute?‘ they wondered.
Yvette lifted her gaze, her delicate fingers gently picking up the poisonous insect king from her shoulder and returning it to its box.
She smiled, her lips curling mischievously. Her bright eyes locked onto Jeremiah as she spoke nonchalantly. “It’s your own. aura that’s too strong.”
Her words made Jeremiah’s heart soar, and his expression softened instantly. “You’re right. I think it’s my fault. I won’t blame it.”
Emmett stood there, stunned. ‘Wait… Is this really the legendary cold–blooded General? First, he gets jealous of a poisonous insect. And now, after just one sentence from Yvette, he’s smiling shyly?‘ he wondered.
Charles found it perfectly normal. In this world, there was nothing Yvette couldn’t handle, and it wasn’t just limited to people. Even a newly awakened poisonous insect king had to obey her, so what was there to be surprised about with Jeremiah?
The group exchanged glances, and after a silent conversation through their eyes, Emmett was pushed forward.
Emmett spoke up. “Jeremiah, what do we do now? Holden is dead, and the villagers are still outside. Samantha and the police are out there. Should we send someone to prevent a riot?
Bonnie immediately stepped forward. “Jeremiah, Yvette, can you give me a chance? I’ll find out why they were feeding the poisonous insects with blood. If the people of Dungo Village really did something terrible, you can handle it however you
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Yvette nodded, her tone indifferent. “Okay.”
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Jeremiah nodded as well. The villagers of Dungo Village knew fill well that men weren’t supposed to raise poisonous insects, yet they were feeding them human blood. That was certainly suspicious.
Bonnie rushed out upon hearing this, and Andrew quickly followed. “Wait for me. I’ll go with you.”
At the entrance of the Jacobs residence, the villagers had gathered. Seeing the black smoke rising from the study above, they were hesitant to enter but didn’t dare leave either.
When Bonnie came out, almost all the villagers had gathered at the door. As soon as they saw Bonnie with a stranger, the crowd became even more restless.
Janice was among the crowd. Upon seeing the man beside Bonnie, her heart skipped a beat. “This man is the same one in the photo Bonnie showed me. He really came to save her. Why? Why does Bonnie get so lucky?‘ she wondered.
Janice suspected something must have happened at the Jacobs residence. ‘Could it be because of this man?‘ Janice thought. Janice concealed the jealousy in her eyes and hid within the crowd, watching the two of them. Bonnie stood at the door, Andrew beside her.
Bonnie raised her voice and called out to the crowd. “Hey, everyone, please be quiet!”
Her voice immediately silenced the crowd, with only a few people still whispering among themselves. Bonnie’s expression turned serious as she addressed them all. “Holden is dead.”
Janice’s words froze everyone in place, too shocked to believe it. After a long pause, someone finally spoke.
“What did you say? Bon, you said Holden’s dead? He’s really dead?”
“Impossible. How could Holden die? He can’t die! What will we do if he’s dead?”
“Yeah, we won’t survive this. It’s over. Everything’s over.”
The villagers‘ overwhelming sense of despair sent chills through the air. Bonnie furrowed her brows, her suspicion confirmed. From the very first day she returned to Dungo Village, she had sensed it.
These villagers hadn’t willingly fed blood to the poisonous insects. They seemed to be coerced into doing so. There had to be a reason behind it.
‘Just as I thought,‘ Bonnie mused. She continued, “Everyone, you know that the poison arts in Dungo Village are passed down to women. So what exactly did Holden do?
“Do you know Holden built a poison chamber in his home, where he raised the poisonous insects using people he trafficked? Human trafficking is a grave crime, and it’s illegal in Clusia.”
Upon hearing Bonnie’s words, the villagers fell silent, too ashamed to speak. This scene struck Bonnie hard. She took a step back, visibly shaken.
Andrew immediately stepped forward to support her, his expression full of concern. The truth was, for Holden to have kept -such a large operation hidden in the basement, there was no way the villagers weren’t aware of it. They were all accomplices.
Finally, an elderly man with a cane stood up. He was a respected figure in Dungo Village. Bonnie’s face lit up with emotion as she saw him.
“Rafferty, you’re here too. What’s going on? Why did the villagers end up like this?” asked Bonnie.
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Rafferty sighed and looked at the villagers, who all kept their heads down. “Bon, the villagers never intended to feed blood to the poisonous insects, but Holden made us a deal.
“He promised that if we gave him our blood every month to feed the insects, he’d pay each of us 3,000 dollars.”
Andrew froze for a moment upon hearing this, and then a feeling of bitter irony washed over him.
So, these villagers had been willing to give up their blood to help Holden raise poisonous insects, all for just 3,000 dollars a month? It was incredibly foolish.
Bonnie hadn’t expected it all to boil down to money. She looked at the villagers with disappointment. Each of them would rather sell their blood for that money than go out and find a legitimate job.
Bonnie lowered her head for a long while. It seemed like she had made up her mind. For the first time, she raised her voice firmly in front of the villagers.
She began. “Everyone, Holden committed a crime. He trafficked people, used human blood to raise poisonous insects, and caused the deaths of many people. The police already know about this. You all helped him cover up his crimes, and that makes you all guilty too.”
She paused, then added, “When the police arrive, I hope you’ll all confess and show remorse, so you can receive a lighter
sentence.”
Bonnie turned to Andrew and said, “Let Jeremiah’s people in.”
Andrew saw how downcast Bonnie was and knew she was struggling inside. He spoke gently. “Alright.” He reached out and gently ruffled her hair, softly saying, “I will be with you.”
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Bonnie’s words caused an uproar, and everyone glared at her with anger. Even Rafferty, who had just spoken up, looked at her disapprovingly, his eyes full of accusation.
“Bonnie, are you out of your mind? Calling the police? Don’t forget that you’re one of us in Dungo Village. Your duty is to protect Dungo Village!” he roared.
“Yeah, how could you call the cops? You’re so malicious! Can’t we decide for ourselves what to do with our blood?”
“If we want to sell our blood to raise poisonous insects for money, what’s that got to do with you? Calling the police will get us killed!”
“Bon, please, make them leave. Tell the police to go away!”
“You bitch, Dungo Village is your home. Are you going to destroy the very place where you grew up?”
“Bonnie…” The voices of accusation were deafening.
Suddenly, a stone was thrown from the crowd, aiming straight for Bonnie’s head. The next moment, a gunshot rang out, and the stone fell to the ground.
The bullet had gone straight through the stone, hitting a man in the leg. The man collapsed to the ground in pain, and Janice, who had seen the shooter, shuddered in fear.
How could it be her?‘ she wondered. Janice immediately thought of the woman Bonnie had mentioned countless times, Yvette. Her mind exploded with realization. ‘Yvette. That’s her.’
It had to be the woman Bonnie kept talking about. Janice was so frightened that she froze, not knowing what to do. Terrified that Yvette and her group might spot her, she quickly covered her face and slipped away in the chaos.
The man on the ground cried out in agony. Bonnie snapped back to reality and looked up to see Yvette, Jeremiah, Emmett, Charles, and Andrew, who had just gone inside to make a call to Samantha, walking out from the inner courtyard.
Bonnie turned her gaze back to the bleeding man on the ground and instantly recognized him. It was Xavian Jacobs, Holden’s nephew, the man from Dungo Village who had been pressuring her to marry him.
Bonnie gasped. “You… Xavian!”
The villagers nearby rushed to help Xavian, lifting him up while accusing Bonnie.
“Bonnie, how could you bring outsiders into Dungo Village? Xavian is your fiancé! How dare you have someone shoot him! You’re out of your mind!”
“Yeah, Xavian is your fiancé. How could you let this happen to him?”
Yvette, Jeremiah, and the others reached the doorway. The crowd fell silent once Yvette appeared. Some of the villagers had known her since the first day she arrived.
When they saw the gun in Yvette’s hand, the villagers froze in shock. Andrew hurried to Bonnie’s side, anxiety written all over his face. “Are you alright? Did you get hurt?”
Bonnie shook her head. “No, don’t worry.”
Yvette’s gaze swept across the room, her eyes turning cold. She raised an eyebrow, speaking in a calm, measured tone. “I fired the shot. If anyone has a problem with that, keep it to yourself.”
Seeing the gun in Yvette’s hand, the villagers fell silent, too afraid to speak. Xavian pointed at Yvette, his face twisted with
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rage. “You bitch, who are you? How dare you shoot me? You must have killed Uncle Holden!”
Before he could finish speaking, another bullet shot through Xavian’s hand. The gruesome scene left the villagers stunned
into silence.
Yvette tilted her head slightly. Jeremiah calmly put his gun away a wicked grin curling on his lips. “Keep barking, and you’re dead.”
Xavian now understood that the man and woman before him were not to be trifled with. With no other outlet for his anger, he vented it all on Bonnie.
He roared. “Bonnie, you’re my fiancée! How could you bring outsiders to attack people from Dungo Village? What’s legal and what’s not? We don’t understand, so stop trying to fool us.
“Even if the police are here, we won’t be afraid. Don’t think that just because you’ve studied outside and met some people, you can act like you are superior. You’re nothing but a bookworm. Who would want you but me? Stop dreaming!”
Xavian smirked maliciously at Bonnie, gritting his teeth in pain. The next second, another bullet pierced his groin, and Xavian howled in agony, the sound chilling to the bone.
The crowd was completely stunned. Just moments ago, neither the man nor the woman had fired a shot, so where did the bullet come from? Everyone turned around in confusion.
Yvette lazily lifted her eyelids, standing slightly askew, her gaze directed into the distance. Samantha was walking toward them, flanked by a group of police officers. It was Samantha who had fired the bullet earlier.
Emmett glanced at Xavian, who had been shot third times, and could only mutter, “Serves him right.” Samantha was fiercely protective of her brother. Although she often teased Andrew, anyone who spoke ill of him would find themselves in trouble.
A couple of years ago, a rich second–generation heir from Betrico had called Andrew a worthless rich kid. When Samantha found out, she didn’t hesitate. She launched a direct attack on the family’s business empire.
In just three days, she managed to bankrupt the entire family. After that, no one in Betrico dared speak ill of Andrew again.
Bonnie was someone Andrew accepted as family, and that made her Samantha’s future family too. Xavian had brought this upon himself, choosing to provoke Samantha at the worst possible time.
Samantha, dressed in black leather pants and a sleek black outfit looked incredibly cool. She holstered her gun, stepped through the crowd, and walked up to Yvette and the others. In a low voice, she greeted. “Hey, Yvette, Jeremiah.”
The police surged forward, quickly subduing the villagers. They all hung their heads, finally realizing the gravity of the situation when they saw the police.
Samantha turned to look at Xavian, still lying on the ground. She walked toward him, the click of her boots echoing with every step. Her expression was icy and captivating.
In full view of everyone, she aimed her gun directly at Xavian’s wrist and fired another shot without hesitation.
“Someone like you, a loser, thinks he’s worthy of Andrew’s girlfriend? You don’t deserve her.” She mocked.
With both of Xavian’s hands destroyed, he immediately passed out from the pain. Samantha addressed the police. “Take him away. Don’t be gentle with him.”
At this moment, Samantha exuded the aura of a ruthless bandit. Bonnie stared at Samantha, who shared some resemblance to Andrew, widened her eyes, and seemed a bit naive.
Samantha walked over to Bonnie’s side. Bonnie, appearing somewhat clueless, just stood there, silent, looking a bit scared as she gazed at Samantha.
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Charles and Emmett looked at Samantha and exchanged looks. She was just protecting them a moment ago, and now she’s giving that look? Women sure are unpredictable,‘ they wondered
Bonnie lifted her head to look at Samantha, instinctively stepping closer to Yvette. Andrew quickly moved to her side. “Samantha, don’t scare Bonnie.”
Samantha looked at Andrew protecting Bonnic, and a twinge of sadness crossed her face. ‘He’s already thinking about protecting his girlfriend…‘ she wondered.
Yvette shoved her hands in her pockets, glancing at Bonnie and then at Samantha, raising an eyebrow. “Bonnie, this is Samantha, Andrew’s sister.”
Bonnie smiled and nodded with grace. “Hi, I’m Bonnie.”
Samantha was momentarily taken aback by Bonnie’s straightforwardness. ‘Bonnie’s way more interesting than I thought. She wasn’t even scared when she saw me shoot,‘ she wondered.
Samantha deliberately hardened her expression, trying to look tough. “So, you’re Bonnie, Andrew’s girlfriend? I fired the shot. What do you think about that?”
Bonnie nodded, her gaze serious as she looked at Samantha. “Samantha, you looked cool firing that shot, but you’re just a little bit less impressive than Yvette.”
Andrew pinched the bridge of his nose and looked up at the moon. ‘Oh my god, someone please help me. Bonnie, you could lie just a little here. Do you have to be this honest?‘ he thought.
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Samantha looked at Bonnie’s serious expression and suddenly laughed. Bonnie was actually quite cute. Samantha then glanced at Andrew. ‘Hey… Andrew’s so dumb. I wonder if his kid will be as dumb as he is, she thought to herself.
Andrew noticed Samantha’s strange glance at him and then heard her sigh. He touched his face in confusion and asked, “Samantha, is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?”
Samantha didn’t have time to respond to him. Instead, she reached out and pinched Bonnie’s cheek. The soft feel of her skin was too tempting, so Samantha pinched it a couple more times, Bonnie’s face turned red.
Seeing this, Andrew quickly stepped forward and pulled Bonnie into his arms. Samantha chuckled. “Alright, alright, what’s the big deal? I was just pinching her cheek. Do you have to overreact, Andrew?”
Andrew didn’t want to expose her behavior. Samantha had always enjoyed playing with beautiful, cute girls. If it weren’t for the fact that Samantha had a boyfriend now, Andrew might have suspected that she liked girls.
At that moment, Rafferty, who had just stood up, hobbled toward them with his cane. Yvette gave him a quick glance and saw his hesitant look. “What is it?”
Jeremiah turned to look at Rafferty, exuding an air of nobility and grace. Rafferty was intimidated by their presence, and even his hand holding the cane trembled.
Samantha, Charles, and the others also turned to Rafferty. Bonnie immediately stepped forward to support him, and two policemen followed behind him, stepping aside to make way. “Rafferty, you…”
“Sorry. The villagers made a mistake. I…” Rafferty sighed deeply, his eyes clouded, and the bitterness on his face was impossible to hide.
He continued, “Bonnie, you didn’t do anything wrong. You’re right. The villagers have grown used to getting things without working for them.
“For money, they even turned a blind eye to Holden’s terrible deeds. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have played dumb, letting Holden do whatever he wanted just to keep things peaceful for a while.
“We all have to face the consequences of our wrongdoings. It’s not your fault. Leave Dungo Village and live your own life. Forget about the identity that’s tied you down for so long.”
Bonnie’s eyes welled with tears as she listened, wiping them away. “Rafferty, I…”
Rafferty waved his hand gently, lovingly patting her head, stopping her from speaking. Samantha, Andrew, Charles, and Emmett watched in silence.
A single wrong decision had ruined a village. This centuries–old village had been destroyed just like that. Rafferty shakily lifted his head and looked at Yvette. He could see that this woman was the heart of the group, the one who called the shots. Rafferty spoke. “Miss, hello. I want to tell you what I know. Whether you choose to investigate further is up to you.”
Upon hearing this, everyone grew curious. ‘What is it that Rafferty feels the need to tell Yvette specifically?‘ they wondered.
Yvette lifted her gaze, her expression calm. Her brows lifted slightly as she spoke lazily, “Do you know who Holden made the deal with?”
Charles immediately recalled something Holden had said. The man Holden had dealt with was a man named Mr. Miller from South East Aploth.
Samantha and Andrew were unaware of the details, both extremely curious. Rafferty froze for a moment, gave a bitter smile, and then nodded.
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He began. “Miss, you’re right What I want to tell you is about the man Holden made deals with. He came to our Dungo Village once.”
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Bonnie quickly asked, “Rafferty, are you saying Holden traded poisonous insects with people outside?” Rafferty’s eyes turned red.
He continued, “I overheard their conversation once. Mr. Miller mentioned that he had connections in Clusia and could send people into Dungo Village to cultivate poisonous insects. Holden would then send the insects back to South East Aploth through special channels. Their trade has been going on for seven or eight years. Holden’s poisonous insects aren’t high- grade, but they can control people’s minds. Mr. Miller seems to want to use these insects to control people and do some business in South East Aploth. That’s all I know. You all don’t seem like ordinary people, so if you want to investigate, go ahead.”
After finishing his words, Rafferty looked at Bonnie and said, “Take care of yourself, Bonnie.”
The two policemen saw this and stepped forward, handcuffing Rafferty before taking him away. From a distance, a police officer, around his forties, walked over and bowed to Jeremiah.
“Mr. Chavez, all the villagers have been apprehended. Please let me know if you have any further instructions. I’ll take care of it immediately,” he said.
Jeremiah’s eyes half–lidded, his presence as cold as an ice lake, weighed down on the officer, who was struggling to breathe under the pressure and didn’t even dare lift his head.
This was the youngest General in Clusia, and he was handling a major case in such a remote village.
Jeremiah remained expressionless. “The people of Dungo Village will be dealt with according to the law. The case will be reported, and someone will be assigned to handle it.”
The officer quickly nodded. He was supposed to handle this case, but there was no way he could deal with it alone. He’d be more than happy to hand it over.
After the officer led everyone away, the only ones left in Dungo Village were Yvette and the others. Bonnie gazed at the empty village, her sorrow unable to be hidden from her eyes.
Samantha looked at Yvette and asked, “Yvette, about Mr. Miller that Rafferty mentioned, should we investigate? Do you think we should head to South East Aploth?”
Samantha was eager, her face filled with excitement. This trip to Dungo Village showed her a lot of unusual things.
It was far more interesting than staying in Betrico, where life was dull. She could easily leave the business in Betrico for a year or two without a problem.
Samantha decided that for this year, she would stay with Yvette. She had a strong feeling that this year would be filled with excitement. Charles and Emmett didn’t care. Wherever Yvette and Jeremiah went, they’d follow.
Yvette, with her hands in her pockets, her gaze deep, and her lips slightly pursed, replied casually, “Yes.”
Even if Yvette didn’t want to pursue it, Jeremiah would. Illegal activities were never tolerated in Clusia. Anyone who dare commit such heinous acts within its borders would face legal consequences.
Anyone who offended Clusia, no matter how far they ran, would be punished.
Jeremiah nodded, turned his head slightly, his eyes clear, and spoke in a low voice. “You go back to Seacrity first. Once I find out which Clusian Mr. Miller is working with, we’ll head to South East Aploth.”
Yvette nodded indifferently. Bonnie suddenly slapped her forehead.
She nervously said, “Yvette, Sheldon wasn’t among those taken away. If he’s run, that’s bad. He must know everything
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Jeremiah’s expression remained unchanged when he heard Sheldon’s name. He raised an eyebrow and replied in a light tone, “He won’t escape. He’s in the east yard.”
Yvette tilted her head and noticed the casual look on Jeremiah’s face as if nothing had happened. Her eyes held a hint of
amusement.
Sheldon definitely wouldn’t escape. By now, even mould be difficult for him. Knowing Jeremiah’s methods, Yvette could tell Sheldon was likely already finished.
Charles twitched his lips, then nodded. “Don’t worry. Sheldon won’t escape…” He glanced at Jeremiah, who seemed unbothered, and said nothing.
Charles silently complained in his mind as he wondered, ‘Clearly, this could have been solved with one quick strike. Yet Jeremiah gave Sheldon three cuts before finally dealing with his cock. If no one knew better, they’d think Jeremiah’s methods were lacking. He’s so ruthless.’
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In the east yard of the Jacobs residence, Sheldon lay in bed, hearing the explosions outside. Panic gripped him, but his body wouldn’t respond.
He had no feeling in his lower half and could only scream in desperation. He yelled for what felt like an eternity, but not a single maid came to his aid.
Furious, Sheldon grabbed the vase from the bedside and threw it to the floor, shattering it into pieces.
Finally, the door creaked open. Sheldon’s heart lifted, and he looked up, only to have his expression instantly darken when he saw who had entered. It was Janice, who had just run out of the crowd outside.
Janice pushed the door open and walked toward the bed. Sheldon glared at her, seeing her cautious demeanor, and snapped. “What are you doing here? Who let you in? What’s going on outside?”
Janice studied Sheldon. He genuinely seemed to know nothing, so she took a few steps forward, her voice barely above a whisper, “You… you’re not getting up? Don’t you know what’s happening outside?”
Sheldon glared at Janice. If he could move, he would have slapped her. ‘Janice comes all the way here in the middle of the night just to ask me these stupid questions?‘ he wondered.
He shot her a look of contempt and growled. “Spit it out. What’s happening outside?”
away. If he had Janice confirmed that Sheldon truly had no idea his father had died and that the villagers had been taken known, he would not be so calm. It was also clear that something had happened to Sheldon’s legs, and he couldn’t
move.
A sinister smile slowly crept across Janice’s face as an idea took root in her mind. She had already made an enemy of Yvette, and simply leaving with them wouldn’t do.
But since Yvette was willing to risk coming to Dungo Village for Bonnie, it meant she cared a lot about Bonnie.
If that’s the case, then I won’t hold back. Bonnie’s the softest–hearted one… Janice thought.
Sheldon, startled by Janice’s smile, barked. “What are you doing now?”
Janice fixed her gaze on Sheldon, her eyes deep like a phantom in the night. With malice in her voice, she said, “Sheldon, the Jacobs family is finished.
“Your father is dead, and the entire Dungo Village has been taken by the police. I guess you’re too injured to move, huh?” Sheldon felt a shiver run down his spine at the crazed look in Janice’s eyes. Summoning all his strength, he shouted at her. “Janice, stop making stuff up! Not a word of what you’re saying is true. Who could’ve killed my father?”
Deep down, Sheldon was also uncertain. ‘If nothing happened to Dad, why hasn’t anyone come to check on me after all this time?‘ Fear began to seep into him as he wondered.
Janice sneered. “Sheldon, if you weren’t injured and could move you’d have come down and slapped me by now. Looks like you’re seriously hurt.
“Huh, it’s really about time, you bastard. You raped me when I was still a minor, and now it’s time for you to pay.”
Sheldon, propped up on his elbows, cursed at her. “Janice, you seduced me first! Besides, after I slept with you, didn’t you ask me for 300 dollars? Now you’re saying all this?”
At that moment, Bonnie’s voice called out from outside the door. “Yvette, Jeremiah, is Sheldon here?”
Janice’s heart hardened, and she pulled out a knife she had prepared earlier. She shouted, “Help!” before charging toward
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Blood splattered across Janice’s face. Sheldon gasped out. “You… but only managed one word before he died.
Janice’s twisted smile grew wider as she heard footsteps approaching the door. She quickly discarded the knife and collapsed onto the floor, clutching herself in feigned terror. “Help! Help! Don’t come in!”
Bonnie, hearing Janice’s screams, rushed to push open the door. Yvette, Jeremiah, and Samantha followed close behind.
Bonnie froze when she saw the scene inside. She cried out in alarm and hurried to Janice’s side. “Janice, what’s wrong? What happened? Sheldon’s dead!”
Janice, still trembling in fear, clung to Bonnie tightly. “I… Sheldon tried to hit me. I just grabbed something in self–defense, but he accidentally stabbed himself. It has nothing to do with me! Please, you have to believe me, Bon.”
As Janice spoke, she kept an eye on Yvette and the others, gauging their reactions. When she saw Jeremiah, who was even more handsome and charismatic than Andrew, her eyes lit up
But when she noticed Yvette’s face, there was a momentary flicker of unease. She quickly lowered her head.
Yvette’s gaze landed on the knife in Sheldon’s chest for a moment before she casually looked over at Janice, who was crying pitifully. Her eyes were cold with a chilling resolve,
Jeremiah stepped forward, taking her hand and speaking in a low, steady voice. “Given the depth of the knife wound, this wasn’t an accident. It was intentional.”
Wette pressed her lips together, arching an eyebrow. She turned her head, a faint, cold smile tugging at the corners of her lips as her eyes locked onto Janice. She said nothing.
Andrew had already heard from Bonnie about her older sister and their close bond, how the two had grown up together. He stepped forward and said, “Janice, Sheldon is a person who deserved to die. Don’t be afraid.”
Janice’s heart skipped when Andrew spoke to her directly. She quickly tried to mask her joy, pretending to be modest and shy as she nodded toward him.
“Sir, thank you. You must be Andrew, the friend Bonnie talks about. Thank you for taking care of her. I’m sure Bonnie must have caused you quite a bit of trouble,” Janice said.
Bonnie didn’t think much of it. Janice still didn’t know that Bonnie and Andrew were dating, so it made sense that she’d say this.
Andrew paused, feeling something off about her words. ‘Why does this sound so strange?‘ he thought to himself. Out of politeness, he responded. “I’m happy to take care of Bonnie. We’re actually in a relationship now.”
Janice’s face instantly became gloomy. ‘How could this be? Just a few days ago, Bonnie told me they were just friends. She really did lie to me,‘ she wondered.
Trying to cover her unease, Janice forced a smile, her expression one of feigned contentment.
“Mr. Mitchell, Bonnie is lucky to have you as her boyfriend,” she said, pausing before continuing, “But… Bonnie, have you resolved things with Xavian yet? I could go and have that engagement annulled if you’d like.”
Janice acted as if she was entirely concerned for Bonnie Bonnie shook her head, touched. “No, Janice, that’s not necessary.” She then recounted what had just happened to Janice,
Janice tried to look genuinely shocked after hearing Bonnie’s words. She sighed. “Holden really did something so heinous…. It’s truly awful. Bonnie, I had no idea.”
Bonnie, believing Janice wasn’t involved in anything malicious, reassured her. “I believe you, Janice.”
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Janice, pleased with Bonnie’s trust, thought smugly to herself, “This fool has always been like this. She believes everything I
say
Emmett, watching the scene unfold, spoke coldly. “Let’s leave here for now. We can discuss things later.”
Janice, glancing at Yvette near the door, feigned surprise, pointing at her in disbelief. “It’s you.”
Bonnie asked, “Janice, do you know Yvette? Have you two met before?”
Samantha, Andrew, Charles, and Emmett all turned their gaze to Yvette, exchanging confused looks. ‘What’s going on? Janice and Yvette have met?‘ they wondered.
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Afraid that Yvette would speak first about what happened that day, Janice quickly forced an awkward smile and said softly to the group, “There was a bit of a misunderstanding between me and Ms. Zeller here.
“I thought she was someone Sheldon brought home. Sheldon treated Bon so badly, so I figured I’d vent my frustration a little on her.”
Janice kept her head down, looking genuinely remorseful. Bonnie, hearing this, instantly suspected Janice had done something wrong. She felt a pang of guilt, knowing that if it hadn’t been for her, Janice probably wouldn’t have clashed with Yvette in the first place.
“I’m sorry, Yvette. Janice was in the wrong,” Bonnie said apologetically. Janice froze, feeling even more disdain for Bonnie.
Xavian was right. Bonnie’s always been a coward, the kind of girl who only knows how to study. And she calls Yvette her friend? If they’re friends, why humiliate herself by apologizing so grovelingly?‘ Janice wondered.
Bonnie turned to Janice, her tone firm. “Janice, apologize to Yvette.” Janice cursed Bonnie a hundred times in her mind.
She had hoped playing the victim would let her slip through, but Bonnie actually had the nerve to make her apologize in front of everyone. It was infuriating.
Swallowing her resentment, Janice feigned an air of great grievance and muttered meekly, “I’m sorry, Ms. Zeller. I shouldn’t have acted like that.”
Yvette, with her hands in her pockets, fixed a calm, penetrating gaze on Janice. After a moment, she said nothing, simply turned around and walked away. Jeremiah followed closely behind her, with Emmett and Charles quickly tagging along.
Samantha leaned casually against the doorframe, watching Janice with one leg bent. She noticed Janice’s dissatisfaction, knowing full well that Janice’s act wouldn’t fool any of them.
Yvette was letting this go purely out of consideration for Bonnie. Otherwise, Janice’s fate would’ve been much worse, and that was obvious.
Somehow, Yvette had taken a liking to Bonnie, and Bonnie had a lot of support. Samantha let out a cold scoff and turned to Andrew. “Let’s go. The car’s waiting just outside Dungo Village.”
Bonnie helped Janice to her feet. “Come on, Janice. Let’s leave Dungo Village.” But as Janice looked at Andrew’s retreating figure, she suddenly stumbled, collapsing heavily back down as her ankle quickly swelled and reddened.
Janice’s eyes brimmed with tears. “I’m so sorry, Bon. My ankle really hurts. I can’t walk. Maybe you should go ahead without me.” Bonnie shook her head immediately. “Janice, don’t worry. I’ll carry you. There’s no way I’d leave you here by yourself.”
Andrew stood off to the side in silence. At first, he thought he could tolerate Janice since she was Bonnie’s sister. But now, learning Janice’d managed to offend Yvette, he wasn’t so sure.
Yvette had a strong personality. She wouldn’t go out of her way to bother anyone unless provoked first. That meant Janice must’ve started it.
Andrew decided it would be wise to keep his distance from Janice. If Bonnie weren’t here, he’d have left with Yvette and Jeremiah by now.
When Bonnie offered to carry Janice, Andrew finally spoke, but his tone was noticeably less friendly than before. “Forget it. I’ll find a cart to push you in.”
Bonnie looked at Andrew, clearly grateful. “You’re smart. There should be something we can use in the yard.” Janice felt a of frustration. ‘Is Andrew clueless? Here’s a chance to get close to me, and he’s just giving it up,‘ she thought.
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Janice didn’t believe any man could be so genuinely loyal. It had to be the wrong time for him to show his real interest. Outside, Samantha heard voices from inside the house and paused, then turned back in with a sharp tone.
Her tone was cold. “Ms. Sanders, I’m strong enough to help you walk. Is that okay?” Janice glanced at Samantha’s cold expression and, reluctantly, nodded. “Thank you.”
Samantha told Bonnie and Andrew, “You two go on ahead. I’ll help her from behind.” Andrew quickly shot Samantha a grateful look. At this point, he was more than glad Samantha was stepping in. He had no desire to push Janice around.
At the entrance to Dungo Village, three Jeeps were parked on the cobblestone road. Yvette, Jeremiah, Emmett, and Charles had arrived first.
Charles glanced back but didn’t see any sign of Andrew and the others. He asked Yvette in a low voice, “What did Janice do to offend you?”
Yvette lifted her gaze slightly, her eyes clear and bright as she replied in a relaxed, offhand tone, “Ran into her on the road. She tried to bump into me, so I kicked her and knocked her out cold.”
Emmett had just taken a sip of water when he sputtered it out in laughter. Hearing Yvette say that was somehow hilarious. It sounded so effortless coming from her.
Janice was practically asking for trouble, and she probably didn’t even come close to touching Yvette’s coat hem.
Jeremiah’s lips quirked into a faint smile, knowing without question that Yvette would never end up on the losing side. Anyone messing with her was just plain unlucky. Yvette paused for a second, then added, almost indifferently, “I kicked her lightly. She’s just too fragile.”
Charles wanted to laugh but held it back, barely containing himself. Back in the day, even the top three underground fighters in Mysonna couldn’t withstand a kick from Yvette, let alone Janice.
After all, Yvette was someone who could send a black bear flying with one strike in the colosseum.
Yvette had a serious misconception about her own strength. Jeremiah took off his jacket and walked over to Yvette, his gaze softening as he leaned down. With his long, slender fingers, he buttoned the coat for her one button at a time.
Emmett and Charles, in unspoken agreement, turned away at the same time, bracing against the cold wind by wrapping their coats tightly around themselves. Yvette looked like a child in Jeremiah’s oversized coat as if she were playing dress–up
She looked up, her face barely visible under the large collar, and tilted her head a little, saying slowly and obediently, “I’m not cold.” Since birth, she’d had an unusual constitution, with heightened senses but little sensitivity to temperature.
Emmett and Charles exchanged a glance as they stood with their backs to Jeremiah and Yvette. ‘Yvette’s as unromantic as ever. Poor Jeremiah… he really has his work cut out for him with this relationship,‘ they wondered.
Jeremiah was used to it by now. He looked at her, a faint smile in his eyes. “I’m warm.” Yvette glanced at him, noticing he was only wearing a shirt under his coat.
‘It’s this cold, and he’s warm? Could he be coming down with something?‘ she wondered.
Looking seriously at Jeremiah, she said, “Let me check up on you. If you feel too warm in this weather, it could be a symptom of illness.” Jeremiah rubbed the corner of his eye, watching her clear, bright gaze, pure to the core.
With a slight chuckle, he obediently extended his hand. After checking it for a minute, Yvette withdrew her fingers and said calmly, “You’re fine.”
Jeremiah had known he was fine all along, but he nodded anyway, playing along. “I don’t feel warm anymore.” Their banter left Emmett and Charles both sighing. Can these two ever learn how to date like normal people?‘ they wondered.
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The group got into the Jeeps. Yvette and Jeremiah took the first one, while Emmett and Charles climbed into the second. No one wanted to share a ride with Janice who had managed to offend Yvette.
By the time Samantha and Bonnie had taken turns helping Janice to the village entrance, Jeremiah had already spotted them and stepped on the gas, speeding off into the night until their car was lost in the darkness.
Watching the Jeep drive away, Janice’s expression darkened. She chose to ignore that Jeremiah was the one driving. ‘Yvette is just too much! I already apologized, yet she still refuses to forgive me. She’s so arrogant, Janice thought to herself bitterly.
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When they reached the car, Samantha immediately let go of Janice’s hand, climbed into Emmett and Charles’s car, and swiftly shut the door.
The car started in an instant, leaving only Andrew, who looked dejected, Janice, who was struggling to hide her resentment, and Bonnie who was confused standing at the entrance to Dungo Village.
Andrew turned around and said weakly, “Get in the car. Let’s follow Jeremiah’s car to the airport.” Hearing this, Janice couldn’t contain her excitement.
She had only ever seen big airplanes on TV, and now she was finally leaving Dungo Village to board one herself. She swore to herself that, no matter the cost, she would rise above her humble beginnings.
In the end, Andrew managed to rush Bonnie and Janice to the airport just in time to meet up with Jeremiah and the others.
As Janice took in the sight of the plane before her, her eyes sparkled. She had overheard someone mention that this was Jeremiah’s private jet.
‘How much must this thing have cost?‘ she thought. ‘Bonnie is ridiculously lucky to have met such wealthy people.’ Janice knew from Bonnie that Jeremiah was Yvette’s boyfriend and that the two of them had a strong relationship.
Though her jealousy was intense, Yvette’s earlier kick had left a lasting impression on Janice, one that made her too wary to even think of provoking Jeremiah.
Instead, she set her sights on Andrew. She and Bonnie were born only a day apart, but while Bonnie was Dungo Village’s revered guardian goddess, Janice had to carefully navigate her way around people just to survive.
Janice resolved to win Andrew over. She was determined to climb to the top. Once on the plane, Yvette and Jeremiah settled into the backmost seats, drawing the curtains for privacy. Emmett, Charles, and Samantha took their usual seats.
Andrew led Bonnie to sit beside them, while Janice took a seat by herself. As she settled in, Janice sat rigidly, too nervous to look around openly, though her eyes couldn’t help but dart from one luxurious detail to another.
She had never dreamed of flying in a private jet. The luxurious life seemed to be beckoning her closer.
Feeling a bit heady, Janice mimicked Samantha by ordering an orange juice, pretending to drink it while eavesdropping on the group’s conversation. Emmett casually flipped through a financial newspaper. The stock market had been turbulent recently, and many people had lost fortunes.
Samantha took a sip of her orange juice and glanced at Emmett’s newspaper. “So, you’ve started investing lately? The first thing you do is open the financial section.”
Emmett gave a slight nod, setting down his paper with a casual air. “I’ve put in 70 million, just playing around to kill some time.”
Charles looked over at him and said, “I sold off my stocks a couple of days ago. The market’s too unstable right now.” Samantha, half–joking, asked, “Made quite a profit, I bet? If you’ve got a good way to make money, why not share it with me?” Charles shot her a glance. “Could you maybe leave some opportunities for the rest of us?”
Samantha laughed brightly, yawning and stretching her fingers nonchalantly. “That’s where you don’t get it. No one thinks they have too much money except for fools.”
Andrew chimed in, echoing Samantha’s sentiment. “Dad always old us, ‘Only a fool turns down easy money.” As their conversation grew lively, Janice suddenly chimed in. “You’re all so amazing.”
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Her face was full of admiration, hoping to get close by flattering them in her usual way. But what she didn’t realize was that this group despised such flattery, especially from someone with ulterior motives like Janice. The atmosphere immediately
turned cold.
After Janice spoke, nobody responded. Conversation ceased entirely as each person turned back to their own activity. Seeing their indifference, Janice felt a chill. She couldn’t understand why they treated her with such disdain.
After all, Bonnie was from Dungo Village, just like her. In Janice’s mind, she surpassed Bonnie in every way, looks, figure, and intelligence.
Yet she had just witnessed Yvette discreetly slip Bonnie a piece of candy, and despite Yvette’s expressionless face, Janice could sense the closeness between them.
And then Samantha, who had been cold toward Janice, had offered to order something for Bonnie. Even Charles and Emmett treated Janice and Bonnie entirely differently.
Andrew, who had been polite to Janice earlier, was now distinctly cold toward her. ‘Is it all because of Yvette?‘ she wondered.
Seeing Janice near tears, Bonnie hurried over to comfort her. In truth, Bonnie wasn’t sure what to say. She understood that Yvette’s tolerance of Janice’s antics was already a small miracle.
Bonnie looked at Janice with her usual innocent expression and asked, “Janice, is there anything else you’d like to eat?” Janice was speechless.
Bonnie had been a foodie since they were kids. ‘Is she seriously asking me what I want to eat right now? Total blockhead, Janice thought.
She knew that if she wanted to stay close to this group, Bonnie was her only option.
Suppressing her irritation, Janice put on a pleasant tone and said, “I’m not hungry, Bon. Do you think everyone doesn’t like me? I know I’ve messed up.
“I really didn’t mean to target Ms. Zeller… I was standing up for you. But it seems like she hasn’t forgiven me, and your friends don’t want me around, either.”
Bonnie sighed. “Janice, don’t overthink it. Yvette is a really, really kind person. If she still had a grudge, she wouldn’t have let you on the plane. So don’t worry about it. I’ll go with you to apologize to Yvette when there’s a chance.”
Janice’s head was spinning as she wondered, ‘Has Bonnie been brainwashed by Yvette? She isn’t even siding with me Resigned, Janice forced herself to nod. “Alright.”
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In the private cabin, Yvette was resting with her eyes closed when suddenly, a familiar figure leaned over her, bringing quiet, familiar scent. Jeremiah planted a gentle kiss, watching her lashes tremble slightly, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
Yvette’s sharp, defined features made her look flawless, and Jeremiah’s deep gaze lingered on her, his eyes unfathomably intense. As Yvette opened her eyes, the smile in Jeremiah’s eyes deepened. A small grin spread across his face, the corners of his eyes softening with laughter.
Yvette’s fingers clenched, her voice low. “Playing tricks? So childish.”
Jeremiah nodded calmly, his gaze clear, free from any trace of mischief. “Kissing my girlfriend doesn’t count as a trick.” Yvette raised an eyebrow, giving him a sidelong smile. The brightness in her expression shone with a captivating warmth, like flowers blooming in spring. Their mingling breaths filled the air with a subtle, sweet fragrance.
Jeremiah sighed softly, holding her hand, his voice barely a whisper. “We’ll be apart for a while again soon.”
Propping her chin on her hand, Yvette hooked his finger with her own, her tone leisurely. “Try not to miss me too much.”
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Jeremiah paused, a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. “What if I
Yvette pondered his words with surprising seriousness. “I’ll all
Jeremiah’s laughter spilled out from his chest, his gaze fixed o
Outside, Emmett, Charles, and Samantha all heard Jeremiah’s accustomed to the easy laughter that came from him wheneve
Only Janice sat there, staring at the closed cabin door. She cou she could tell just how happy he was at that moment.
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Jeremiah paused, a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. “What if I can’t?”
Yvette pondered his words with surprising seriousness. “I’ll allow it.”
Jeremiah’s laughter spilled out from his chest, his gaze fixed on her rosy lips. “I’ll take a little interest in advance, then.”
Outside, Emmett, Charles, and Samantha all heard Jeremiah’s laughter, but none of them reacted. They were well accustomed to the easy laughter that came from him whenever he was with Yvette.
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Only Janice sat there, staring at the closed cabin door. She couldn’t see anything, but from the sound of Jeremiah’s laughter, she could tell just how happy he was at that moment.
‘What makes Yvette worthy of his love? Just because of her pretty face?‘ she wondered.
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They reached Seacrity, and Emmett and Samantha still hadn’t spoken a single word to Janice. Janice, however, seemed unbothered by their silence.
On the plane, Janice monopolized Bonnie’s attention, chatting constop about trivial topics, seemingly to keep her from returning to Andrew’s side.
Jeremiah dropped Yvette’s group off at Seacrity before heading back to Betrico to handle the situation in Dungo Village. The threat of Mr. Miller’s backing in Clusia was a lingering danger that had to be eliminated, or more innocent people would suffer in the future.
In Seacrity, Andrew, Emmett, Charles, and Samantha returned to a villa Jeremiah owned there, while Yvette and Bonnie headed back to Argrol University, with Janice tagging along.
As they approached the main gates of Argrol University, Janice glanced at the stylishly dressed students coming and going and couldn’t hold back her envy. She muttered, “This place is huge. Must be full of rich people, right?”
Bonnie, not paying full attention, only caught the first part of her comment. She replied casually, “Janice, this is just one of
our campuses.
“We actually have three others, but this one in the city is the biggest. We can pretty much get everything we need here on campus.”
Bonne was just sharing information honestly, but to Janice, it sounded like Bonnie was flaunting her privilege of studying in such a prestigious place.
Here was Bonnie, thriving at Argrol University, surrounded by influential people, while Janice had to work hard just to get by. ‘This world is so unfair,‘ she thought bitterly.
Janice’s resentment had twisted her perspective. She had failed to prioritize her studies, which led to poor grades and, eventually, losing her opportunity to attend school outside her village.
Now she was stuck in Dungo Village, depending on men for a living, yet she blamed everything on Bonnie.
Yvette cast a cold, indifferent glance at Janice, whose head was slightly lowered.
The truth of Janice’s character was something Bonnie would have to see for herself.
As soon as Yvette and Bonnie stepped onto the campus grounds of Argrol University, curious students started gathering around, and soon enough, fresh photos of them appeared on the university forum.
In the photos, Yvette was captured in profile, her intense, deep eyes and flawless features once again creating a stir. Predictably, the forum of Argrol University was ablaze with excitement.
As Yvette walked through campus, people constantly approached to congratulate her, students, staff, men and women of all
ages.
“Congratulations, Ms. Zeller! Goddess, you’re incredible! You’re the idol we all look up to! Yvette, we’ll always support you!”
The reason for the buzz was clear. The results of the physics department’s exams had just been posted yesterday, and they had shocked everyone.
In the entire history of Argrol University, no student in the physics department had ever scored a perfect score in every section. But yesterday, faculty and students alike witnessed history, the first–ever perfect–score achiever in the physics department’s century–long record. “Yvette.”
Yvette’s exam papers had even been posted on the campus bulletin board, and word had spread far beyond Argrol
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Other universities could only look on with envy. Everyone wanted talent like Yvette.
Another young man, handsome but clearly nervous, came up to Yvette, his face flushed. “Yvette, congratulations! You’ve made history again at Argrol University. I’m determined to learn from you.”
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After blurting this out, he dashed away, while the people around looked on in admiration. Just talking to Yvette took a lot of
courage.
Janice glanced at Yvette, jealousy brimming in her eyes. “These students must have too much free time. Why are they so obsessed with Yvette? She is just a girl, she thought bitterly.
Bonnie, also surprised, wondered, ‘What kind of remarkable feat did Yvette pull off while I wasn’t around?‘
Ignoring the stares around them, Bonnie turned to Yvette and asked, “Yvette, do you know what all this is about?”
As she spoke, they passed by the crowded bulletin board, where students were gathered, excitedly discussing something.
Among the crowd was Jahn, who looked proudly at Yvette’s name at the top of the rankings.
“That’s my Goddess!‘ he thought. ‘No wonder she didn’t care when Tobias assigned her extra work. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to do it. She probably just thought it was beneath her level.
This time, Yvette gave everyone a big surprise with her exam results. In their eyes, she was undeniably a genius.
Ever since Yvette rescued John from Victor on the basketball court, he had quietly supported her from behind the scenes In fact, he managed Yvette’s entire fan club at Argrol University.
Noticing Yvette and Bonnie standing not too far away, John eagerly called out. “Hi, Yvette, Bonnie, you’re back!”
His shout silenced the previously lively crowd. Most of the onlookers were from the physics department, naturally more familiar with Yvette than students from other departments.
There were also students from the physics department who had been at Sky Nimbus that day, witnessing firsthand as Yvette and Daniel placed an outrageous 100 million–dollar bet, ultimately driving Daniel to the brink of fury.
People crowded around to greet Yvette, pressing forward so eagerly that Janice was soon pushed aside.
“Goddess, you’re back! You’re amazing! How did you manage a perfect score? You’re the first student in the history of the physics department to get a perfect score!” John marveled.
It was the kind of achievement that defied envy. The others gazed at Yvette with admiration, hoping she might share her
secret to success.
Seeing their hopeful, admiring faces, Yvette’s expression remained composed, her voice as cool as ever.
Calmly nodding, she arched an eyebrow and said casually, “The exam wasn’t hard.”
There was a momentary pause where she held back from saying the rest. ‘It was actually quite easy! Hearing her remark, everyone’s eyes twitched with envy and admiration.
-If these professors knew that all their painstakingly crafted exam questions were merely not hard in Yvette’s eyes, they’d be furious beyond belief.
Yvette was only speaking the truth. Whether others believed her was up to them. For her, there was no such thing as a difficult problem, only problems she chose to solve and those she didn’t care to.
If anyone else had made such a comment, the physics department students would’ve brushed it off as pure arrogance.
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But coming from Yvette, they believed it without question. After all, she was the one who had beaten the world champions. There was nothing wrong with what she said.
Janice, who had been pushed to the side, looked on with resentment as Yvette enjoyed the crowd’s adoration. Her left hand clenched into a fist, and her gaze turned icy with venomous jealousy.
“The so–called first in the physics department? Acting all high and mighty, I refuse to believe anyone is just born gifted and can effortlessly score well. Who are they kidding?‘ she thought. These students must be brainwashed, believing whatever Yvette says.
Standing nearby, Bonnie finally pieced it together. Yvette had aced the exam, ranking first. If Yvette said the test wasn’t difficult, then it must have been challenging for most people.
Bonnie understood that Yvette’s typical workload was likely much tougher than this exam. Such a difficulty level would naturally feel overwhelming for ordinary people, something Bonnie had long realized.
Bonnie knew ordinary students like herself could never match the level of a true genius.
Janice, unwilling to be ignored, glanced at Yvette, who was basking in the attention, and spoke in a soft, feeble voice. “Bon, where’s your dorm? My foot hurts a bit.”
