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Zion was very cautious, afraid of disturbing the person in the video. “Is it Mr. Brooks?” he asked,
The crowd lost its composure. However, an eerie silence followed. No one spoke. All eyes were fixed on Yvette’s phone, their gazes filled with doubt, shock, and disbelief. They mused, Can anything more absurd happen? An ordinary physics student is on a call with the world-renowned pianist, Bryan: Nobody would believe such a thing.
Bryan, hearing his name called, responded, “Yes, it’s me.” His awkward Clusian silenced everyone in the room. It was truly Bryan.
Bryan, who was in Mysonna, had not heard from Yvette in three years. When he saw the familiar number, he quickly put” down his scissors, ignoring his favorite flowers. His face on the video screen was filled with frustration.
Yvette had been Bryan’s best student, or rather, a natural prodigy. The Ross family had chased her away when she was young, and he had been trying to find her since. Seven years ago, she had reached out to him after learning about his wife’s illness.
She even mailed him some medicine. After that, his wife recovered, but he could no longer reach Yvette. In these p
past Jew years. Yvette had only contacted him three times, each time to send medicine.
Yvette, though cold, was more loyal than anyone else.
Yvette had no interest in small talk. “For whom did you compose Dream?” she asked in her usual terse tone.
Below, Zion wiped the sweat from his hands, stunned by Yvette’s straightforward attitude toward Bryan. He was not alone everyone was collectively shocked.
That was Bryan, a world-class pianist who only appeared in textbooks and had not been seen in public for nearly ten years. Every one of his appearances caused a sensation in the music world, so much so that even the president of Mysonna struggled to invite him.
Jaiden, gripping his cane, had deep calculations in his eyes. He realized he had to reevaluate the value of the Chambers family’s newly found eldest daughter, knowing Bryan was not a simple connection at all. The Lewis family was nothing compared to him. Yet, Yvette could converse with Bryan on equal terms-not even equal terms. Bryan’s attitude toward Yvette was exceptionally kind.
Jaiden thought of his grandson, Ryan, who was about the same age as Yvette and from the same department. ‘Could there be potential there?
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Zachary was thoroughly impressed. First, it was a major-general a mayor, and now a world-class pianist. How many. powerful connections did his daughter have? If this continued, his heart might not survive the shock.
Standing silently to the side, Rebecca felt a chill down her spine as she watched Yvette chat with Bryan on stage. First a top hacker, and now a world-renowned pianist. There was no way it was the network of a simple girl from a rural town. Even the people Rebecca had sent to investigate Yvette came back with no results. It was as if Yvette did not exist in the world.
The most frightened person in the room was Ruby, standing rigid in one position from start to finish, unable to move. Her mind had completely collapsed. She thought she had cornered Yvette, but it turned out that Yvette even knew Bryan. At that moment, Ruby realized just how terrifying an existence she had provoked.
Bryan’s voice came through the video, loud and clear. “I told you before, the piece was composed for an old friend I used to Iran piano with Some people wrongly assume it was written for my wife, and when they play it, how should I put this? In Clusian terms, it feels tangled and messy.”
At this point, it did not matter whether Yvette asked the question. Knowing Bryan personally was proof enough. There was no way she could not know the barkstory.
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Zion could not hold back any longer. He took a few large steps onto the stage and excitedly asked Yvette, “Can I speak with Mr. Brooks for a moment?”
Bryan heard this and, thinking it was Yvette’s friend, did not mind. “Sure, what do you want to say?” he asked.
Yvette paused for a moment and then handed the phone to Zion
Zion took the phone with trembling hands. Seeing Bryan’s familiar face, he became even more excited. He said, “Mr. Brooks, hello! I’m Zion, a pianist from Clusia. I once had the honor of meeting you briefly at the international piano competition in Mysonma. 1 benefited greatly from our conversation, and I never expected to see you again in such a way.”
Bryan studied him for a moment, recalling the encounter. He remembered meeting Zion a few years ago when he had impulsively agreed to be a judge at the international piano competition. Zion had represented Clusia and asked him a few questions. Bryan thought the young man was promising, so they chatted a bit. He had heard that Zion had developed quite well since then.
Bryan, kind and unpretentious, smiled warmly. He replied, “I remember you, young man. How do you know this girl? Are you thinking of apprenticing under her as well?”
Zion did not know how to respond to that. He had caught onto Bryan’s use of ‘as well”. Zion wondered, Who else wants to be apprenticed under Yvette? And why did Mr. Brooks think I wanted to? He was at a loss.
If it were the mysterious pianist, Dulcem, who had risen to fame internationally three years ago with an original composition, he might want to be her apprentice. But Yvette was not Dulcem.
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The audience could not hold back any longer. They had just heard Bryan ask if Zion wanted to be Yvette’s apprentice. That had to be the most absurd joke. How was that possible?’ they thought,
Bryan, hearing the commotion from the video, realized there were quite a few people on Yvette’s side. “What’s going on. Yvette? Where are you?” he asked.
Yvette took the phone from Zion’s hand and replied, “It’s nothing I’m hanging up now
Bryan quickly said, “When will you come and visit me?”
Yvette’s expression softened, and after a moment’s thought, she replied, “Maybe when there’s a chance”
Bryan looked visibly disappointed but knew Yvette did not like to be pressed. He repeatedly said, “Don’t put it off too long. Make sure you find time to come by.” He reluctantly ended the call.
Yvette pocketed her phone and glanced at Ruby, whose face was full of despair.
“Let’s go.” Yvette said
Bonnie immediately stood up, walking to Yvette’s side without hesitation as they left the auditorium together.
Ruby collapsed to the ground. Yvette had not said a word to her, yet it felt worse than if she had been killed The absolute disregard was crushing. From beginning to end, she was nothing more than a clown in Yvette’s
After the Art Festival, Ruby was personally dismissed as student council president by Simon. From then on, whenever she encountered Yvette, she took a detour, never daring to face her again.
As Yvette left, the students also exited the auditorium in an orderly fashion, still reminiscing about the day’s events. They had been incredibly fortunate. Not only had they heard a beautiful piano performance, but they had also seen the world- renowned pianist, Bryan. That alone would be something to brag about for the rest of their lives.
Once again. Yvette became the trending topic of Argrol University. The media on the field were the most excited of all. They had not experied an ordinary university Art Festival to not only showcase a rising genius but also feature a surprise appearance by the world-renowned pianist, Bryan.
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They already had their headlines for tomorrow: [Argol University’s Physics Genius Emerges: World-Class Pianist Bryan Makes a Special Appearance).
They knew that tomorrow’s trending topics would surely explode
After leaving the auditorium, Yvette saw a message just sent to hier phone. She frowned, her eyes deep with thought.
[Boss, Flying Fish is in trouble. Come to the Golden Triangle immediately.]
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Outside the auditorium. Yvette told Bonnie to leave first and found a quiet corner to call Eagle King.
After two rings, a familiar, urgent voice came through the phone “Boss, how soon can you get here?”
They had a tacit understanding that they didn’t need to say anything extra to know what the other meant.
While talking to Eagle King. Yvette checked the latest flights from Seacrity to Thymion. Then, she said, “I’ll be in Thymion’s capital in four hours. What happened with Flying Fish?”
Eagle King gritted his teeth, his voice serious and slightly worried. “Boss, Flying Fish has offended the largest underworld” family in Golden Triangle, the Kerton family. After sending me a message, Flying Fish disappeared. I’m already in Kransbay. where Flying Fish was last located. It’s a little complicated. Il explain more when you arrive.”
“Okay” Yvette hung up the phone and sent Simon a message. Then, she returned to her dorm to grab her bag and took a taxi straight to the airport.
Simon was at a restaurant with Jaiden and Zion. Just as he was about to eat, he received Yvette’s message.
He was slightly taken aback after reading the message. He then continued to entertain the two as if nothing but he seemed a bit distracted compared to before.
had happened.
Yvente asked for leave! And the duration is uncertain. Sigh. I could protect her if she were under my watch, but now she’s leaving. How can I keep an eye on her?’ Simon thought in worry
At the dining table, Jaiden tried to cozy up to Zion with flattering remarks. Zion, aware of Jaiden’s intentions, was reluctant to engage with businessmen, so he just had some casual conversation without getting too involved.
On the contrary. Sawyer, who came along with Zion, was very enthusiastic toward Jaiden. They were engrossed in lively
conversations.
Simon couldn’t help but sigh whenever he thought about Yvette being somewhere unknown. The others noticed, and Zion put down his cutlery, gently asking, “What’s wrong?”
Thinking it was nothing major, Simon told them Yvette had taken leave for personal matters.
Hearing that, Sawyer scoffed. “I bet Ms. Zeller is backing out. I heard she has a few more matches in the next two days.”
Zion was displeased with what he heard and glanced at Sawyer, who was gloating. For the first time, he wondered if he had chosen the wrong student. In his view, arrogance was acceptable, but not malice. He had brought Sawyer along to help him step out of his comfort zone and socialize more, but it seemed futile. ‘Forget it. Once we’re back in Betrico, Ill let him find his own way, he thought.
Jaiden didn’t react much but just smiled nonchalantly. He remained silent and sipped his coffee, hiding the calculations in his mind.
Simon was briefly stunned. Sawyer’s harsh words reminded him of an issue: how he should manage Yvette’s upcoming competitions. A moment later, he came up with a solution. ‘No choice. Although it’s my first time, I can only pull some strings for her, he thought
That day, the university’s website announced a rule change: students could no longer register for multiple events to allow more participation. That sparked brief discussions among students, with some pleased by the change as the previous rule was seen as unreasonable.
The competitions went on smoothly over the next few days, but it had nothing to do with Yvette anymore.
At that moment, Yvette was already on the plane to Thymion. A young man, Kevin Garcia, noticed her beauty and felt a
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desire to flirt with her since she was traveling alone.
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Just one seat apart, Kevin struck a handsome pose and approached Yvette. “Hello, Miss. Are you also going to Thymion? Me too. Are you going for a vacation? I’m going with my uncle to explore Kransbay.”
Yvette instantly opened her eyes and turned to look at him. He appeared to be around 19, dressed in flashy luxury brands. The only impressive feature was his charming eyes, adding a touch of handsomeness to his face.
“Kransbay,” Yvette replied coldly.
Kevin shivered, not expecting such a cold voice from such a pretty lady. He felt a bit intimidated. Despite his earlier flirtatious demeanor, it was his first time doing so.
Yvette glanced at him and immediately realized he was just nervously trying to talk to her. “Why are you going to Kransbay?” she asked.
Under Yvette’s gaze, Kevin spilled everything he’d promised his uncle, Martin Garcia, to keep secret. “I… I’m going to Kransbay because there’s an auction in three days. My uncle runs a jewelry store, and he’s going to stock up.”
Kevin kept his head low, deeply regretting what he had just said. Oh no! Forgive me! If Uncle Martin finds out I told a stranger so much, he surely won’t let me off, he thought.
Yvette closed her eyes, her face expressionless, with a hint of coldness in her delicate features.
Kevin raised his head, sneaking a peek and wondering. Did she fall asleep?
He reassured himself, thinking Yvette might not know what an auction was. He doubted an ordinary person would go such a place, which made him feel more at ease.
Afterward, Kevin lost the desire to talk to Yvette. He preferred women who were pretty and gentle. Although Yvette was beautiful, she was too fierce for his taste.
After a four-hour flight, the plane finally landed in Thymion’s capital. Known for its tropical climate, the place was notoriously hot year-round, with temperatures often over 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Especially since it was in the summer, the heat could be quite aggravating.
As soon as Kevin saw his uncle, he started complaining about Thymion’s weather, saying that the climate back in Clusia was much better, with its distinct seasons.
When Yvette exited the airport, she saw Eagle King standing by the roadside.
Eagle King had not disclosed his whereabouts to anyone on his trip to South East Aploth. Dressed in floral pants, he cut an imposing figure, and the tattoos on his arms attracted the ladies on the roadside, having them frequently turn their heads.
But it was reasonable that the ladies were turning their heads to him. After all, the gender ratio was quite imbalanced in Thymion, and men as tall and handsome as Eagle King were indeed rare.
“Boss, over here… Here!” Eagle King instantly noticed Yvette and shouted
In such dreadful weather, the only person who would cover herself head to toe in black would be Yvette. Eagle King was well aware of Yvette’s sensitivity to the cold.
Upon hearing the sound, Yvette glanced around and walked toward Eagle King with her black bag on her back, not noticing another person dressed in a long white overcoat nearby.
Emmett, dressed in a black suit, stood before a black car and opened the door. Just as Jeremiah was about to get in, he heard someone speaking Clusian. He paused slightly, gazing into the distance, and only saw a thin figure dressed in black.
His heart suddenly skipped a beat. He found it strangely familiae When he tried to get a clearer look, the car had already
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driven away. Jeremiah mocked himself inwardly, ‘We’re just a few days apart, and I miss her this much?
When he got
into the car, Jeremiah took out his phone and hesitated for a while. Finally, he made the call.
However, what he heard was. The number you have dialed is unavailable.”
Her phone is off?’ Jeremiah thought, hesitating for a moment before sending a message to Andrew. Shortly after, he received a reply, typed [Yvette just won the plans competition. In keeping an eye on her, so don’t worry.]
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Andrew, too engrossed in his game, was unaware that the person he was supposed to watch over was already in Thymion.
After reading the message, Jeremiah felt relieved. Little did he know that he had just missed out on Yvette because of Andrew’s text.
Putting away his phone, Jeremiah frowned deeply, realizing that things were more challenging than he had imagined. It was related to the Kerton family, the largest underworld family in Golden Triangle
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Once Yvette got in the car, she skipped the small talk and immediately asked, “What’s going on with Flying Fish?”

Eagle King had dark circles around his eyes, and he looked pretty bad. He sounded tired. “Boss, a few days ago someone placed an order on the Black Gold website targeting a man from Clusia, I don’t know if Flying Fish lost her mind or if she’s gone stupid over that celebs, but she didn’t even check the details before taking the job. She only discovered after arriving there that the man she was supposed to kill wasn’t just anybody. He’s a Clusian major general”

He continued. “It wasn’t a big deal to go through with it, but Flying Fish found out that it was Caleb who ordered the hit. That major general had destroyed one of his transnational crime organizations. Once she knew, she wanted to call it off.”

“Boss, you know that crazy woman despises human traffickers and would love nothing more than to tear them all to pieces. Why would she take the job when someone else was doing her a Livor by targeting those lowlifes!” Eagle King sighed softly. both affectionate and exasperated with Flying Fish.

He then explained. “I got her text, and that’s basically what it said. Since I arrived in Kransbay, I’ve been investigating Flying Fish’s last known location. I finally discovered her latest signal in the Kerton family’s turf down south. She must’ve been caught by accident.”

“The good news is she didn’t reveal she was Flying Fish when she took the job, she used a regular account. Can you imagine what the Kerton family would’ve done to her if they knew that they had captured the world’s third–ranked assassin? Boss, you know a lot of people want Flying Fish dead,” said Eagle King.

Yvette’s hand paused as she held her phone. A major general from Clusia? Golden Triangle a few days ago? So, the person Flying Fish wanted to kill must be him,‘ she pondered.

For the first time, Yvette felt a slight headache. She was almost certain that that person was still somewhere in Golden Triangle. What if they ran into him?

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wave of inexplicable nerves rose within her–a feeling she had never encountered before, making her somewhat uneasy.

Yvette glanced at Eagle King. He probably hadn’t slept for several days. She gazed downward, took a candy from her pocket, and tossed it over. Eagle King didn’t turn his head and caught it with one hand. He ate it without even bothering to unwrap

She didn’t say anything when she saw that. The wrapper was edible and even had therapeutic effects, though few people knew that. Eagle King was one of them. “Do you know Caleb’s recent whereabouts?” she asked

Eagle King nodded. After days of investigation, he’d finally made some progress. “That old coward Caleb rarely appears in public. It’s mainly his eldest son, Bradley, who’s been representing him. Plus, according to my local contacts, Caleb has about ten martial arts experts he’s hired to protect him day and night

He furrowed his brows. “It’s a bit tricky, but just three hours ago, I received reliable info that Caleb will attend an auction three days from now. The auction will be held at the exhibition hall downtown. It’s said to be a huge event that attracts gem lovers from all over the world, with strong backing from the Kransbay government. The Kerton family is reportedly the organizer behind the scene

Eagle King wasn’t worried about those so–called martial arts experts. The real challenge was finding Caleb. Like a clever rabbit with multiple burrows, no one knew where he was. Any rash action would only alert their enemies.

If Flying Fish hadn’t been captured, Eagle King would have alreally barged in with heavy weapons and smashed those scum to pieces.

Yvette’s brows furrowed as she listened. Then, she took out her phone and, after brielly fiddling with it, the black device swiftly transformed into a mini handheld computer. In no time, all of the Kerton family’s potential hiding spots, including their underground bunkers, were displayed on a map. 

“Get us two invitations. Flying Fish won’t go down that easily, she has some self–preservation. Even if Caleb catches her, he

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can’t do anything to her. Flying Fish has the Drunken Beauty I gave her, and unless she allows it, no one can get close to her so quickly.” Yvette casually put away her phone. Her eyes were clear, but the chill emanating from her grew stronger.

Eagle King felt much more relieved when Yvette mentioned that Flying Fish had the Drunken Beauty. He wondered where Yvette had met such an expert in toxins and medicine.

For example, if he hadn’t tasted it himself so many times, he wouldn’t have believed that the ordinary–looking candy she gave him could heal injuries. Moreover, it also regulated internal energy.

It was the kind of “candy” no one would believe if you told them about it. The first time Eagle King tried it, he had been skeptical, too. Only afterward did he realize its amazing effects.

Sometimes, when he saw Yvette eat it like a snack, Eagle King couldn’t help but feel a twinge of anxiety. Eating one could easily cost millions of dollars. It’s better to not think about it… Only someone like Boss can afford such extravagance. Who knows who’s backing her? he thought.

“Boss, I’ll drop you off at the hotel so you can rest. I’ll head to my friend’s place. He should have some invitations. Don’t worry.” Eagle King was pushing his limits. Despite his strong physique, pulling several all–nighters in a row was taking a toll on him–just like it would anyone else.

Yvette shook her head and looked at Eagle King, who was struggling to stay awake. She said firmly, “Let’s go back to the hotel. Once you’ve slept for at least 12 hours, you can leave,”

Eagle King saw Yvette’s exquisite, cold face in the rearview mirror. He paused, then nodded. “All right. I get it, Boss.” He

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realized that he was acting a bit irrationally. If he kept that up, they might not rescue Flying Fish, and he would just

being a burden to Yvette.

Yvette was pleased with Eagle King’s attitude. If he hadn’t listened, she would’ve had to knock him out.

hat evening. Kevin was helping his uncle with the luggage outside the hotel when he suddenly spotted the girl he had seen” on the plane earlier that day. He considered going over to say hello but then noticed a tall man walking over, helping her carry a black bag. They entered the hotel together

Kevin patted his chest, relieved he hadn’t gone over. That guy would’ve probably turned him into mincemeat! He counted his lucky stars that he dodged a bullet

Yvette and Eagle King made their way to the presidential suite at the far end of the third floor. Eagle King had booked the room himself. When he wasn’t on a mission, he spared no expense on himself and had high standards for accommodation.

However, he had been on the move constantly the past few days, so Eagle King hadn’t had a proper night’s rest there yet.

Meanwhile, in VIP Presidential Suite 301 on the third floor of the hotel, Jeremiah was sitting on the couch in silence. Beside him. Chris was reporting the information he’d gathered.

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“Mr. Chavez, we have solid information. Caleb will be attending the upcoming emerald auction with Bradley in three days It has been five years since he last appeared at these events, and since we recently dismantled his human trafficking group, he has suffered significant losses. He has no choice but to attend the emerald auction and try to make a large profit to cover his past losses,” Emmett reported solemnly.
Caleb was a tough opponent. He had been the dominant player in the Golden Triangle for many years. The local government largely ignored his actions and even offered him protection. They worked closely together, using Kransbay as Caleb’s headquarters, where most of his influence was centralized. It was very difficult to find evidence to arrest him. Jeremiah’s secret forces had to remain hidden, making it more difficult to rely solely on the visible ones, which worried
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Jeremiah got up, walked to the window, and looked at the busy traffic below.
The city shone brightly above, but many innocent people were buried underground. It was a place filled with crime, theft, and arson, where danger lurked around every corner.
The light cast a soft shadow across Jeremiah’s face. He turned and instructed, “Be prepared. Caleb’s reckless actions against Clusia have consequences. We cannot let troublemakers do as they please. Those who violate our land must be punished” The last words were chilling and sent a shiver down the spine.
Emmett nodded. He understood Jeremiah well.
The moment they discovered Caleb was the mastermind behind the international human trafficking, he considered Caleb already sentenced to death.
“Mr. Chavez, I will have everything ready for the emerald auction in three days. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now,” Emmett said.
Jeremiah waved his hand with a decisive motion.
Emmett bowed and left, reaching the elevator just as Eagle King returned with supper.
As they passed by each other, both slowed down. Emmett was shocked and commented inwardly, ‘Such an intense internal
energy…
Eagle King paused for a moment, sensing the presence of an angent combat artist in Emmett.
They both turned their heads at the same time, and their eyes met as they unleashed their internal energy. There was a fierce confrontation in the silence.
Just then, a cleaning lady came out of a room into the hallway and saw them standing still. She was puzzled. “Gentlemen, do
need anything?” the cleaning lady asked Eagle King and Emmett in her Uprian accent.
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Eagle King withdrew his energy and nodded to the cleaning lady as he replied, “Nothing.”
Then, he turned to Emmett and said, “There’s no winner or loser this time. Let’s have angther match later.
Emmett replied, “Sure.”
Once Eagle King had gone, Emmett took a step back. He had only managed to hang on through sheer determination, Eagle King’s internal energy was truly impressive. He would have been in trouble if it had gone on for another three minutes. Emment thought. That expert must be here for the emerald auction. Will he mess up Boss’ plan? He felt uneasy, sensing that the trip to Kransbay at the time would be full of unexpected twists
In the meantime, Yvette was sitting on the couch, reading about Caleb on her phone. In less than ten minutes, she found out everything about Caleb.
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She mused. “He killed his father as a child and took over Kerton Group at twelve or thirteen? In ten years, he has greatly expanded his influence through drug dealing, human trafficking, running casinos, and supplying weapons to Afria terrorists. Not to mention money laundering with government assistance at the emerald auction? That’s shocking. He has committed
all kinds of crimes!
Yvette’s information was more detailed than the information Emmett had gathered. It included unknown details, such as Caleb’s mistress in a mansion north of Kransby and Bradley’s desire to overthrow him.
As Eagle King entered the room, he noticed Yvette nestled on the couch, completely engrossed in whatever captured her attention. “Boss, it’s time to eat. I thought you might not like the food here, so I bought some dishes from a nearby Clusian restaurant,” said Eagle King.
Eagle King filled the table with food, including risotto, pasta, donuts, pizza, duck confit, mu**ns, and more. When he purchased the food, the restaurant owner inquired about the number of people it was served for. Upon hearing that it was for just two, the owner was surprised. Eagle King recognized Yvette’s steady appetite. He noticed that when she was well-fed, her mood greatly improved.
Yvette picked up her fork and ate slowly and carefully. Thirty minutes later, every dish on the table had been entirely devoured.
After tidying up. Eagle King sat down on the other side of the couch. He pulled out two white envelopes from his pocket containing invitations to the Emerald Auction. The invitations had three levels: regular, gold, and diamond, which was the highest level
For the upcoming Emerald Auction, any bidder without an official invitation from the Kransbay government or the Jewelry Association will be required to pay a deposit of 80 million Manchernius dollars to the committee to secure their participation. Each level had a different price. The invitation in Eagle King’s hand was the highest, costing 500 million Manchenius dollars
Yvette pulled out her organized map and pointed to three locations before instructing, “I’ve marked three places where Caleb might be hiding people, and Flying Fish might be in one of the places. To avoid alerting them, watch these places for anything unusual for the next three days. If Caleb goes to the auction, he’ll probably bring a lot of security. If I go to the emerald auction, you should use the opportunity to rescue them and then meet me.”
Eagle King was surprised that Yvette had found all of Caleb’s hiding places so quickly. With Yvette by his side, he felt that nothing in the world was out of reach. However, there was something he found perplexing and difficult to understand. So he asked, “Boss, since you know where Flying Fish is locked up, why are you still going to the auction? Can’t we just rescue her and leave, or do you have other plans?”
Yvette paused for a moment and lazily glanced down as she stretched. After some thought, she looked up at Eagle King and replied calmly. “Since we’re already here, why keep those people around?”
What a coincidence! Eagle King shared the same thought, ‘Caleb should face serious consequences for messing with my people! I have to get Boss and Flying Fish to safety before returning to kill Caleb. Since Boss has said to do it. I’ll eliminate Caleb to save trouble, I don’t want to return here because it’s too hot.
Meanwhile, Caleb was upset at the mansion. He had no idea that as the leader of a Golden Triangle crime family, he was considered expendable by others.
In the basement of a luxurious mansion in northern Kransbay, woman in a red dress was locked up. She was none other than Flying Fish.
Flying Fish tugged at her dress with a hint of disdain, thinking. D**n! My carelessness led to my capture by Caleb’s crew. He tricked me by using a child. How infuriating! A week has passed, and I smell terrible. Those b***rds! If Eagle King rescues me, il destroy this place. I won’t let my reputation as the third-se***st assassin go to waste!
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Three days passed in a flash. During that time, Eagle King had roughly determined where Flying Fish was imprisoned after close observation.
Who would’ve thought the sly Caleb would hide Flying Fish in his lover’s mansion? If it weren’t for his subordinates slipping up while chatting and was overheard by Eagle King who was monitoring them, he never would’ve guessed Flying Fish would be held in such a place.
He truly admired Yvette. These three places were each weirder than the last, but Flying Fish was actually in one of them Tonight, he’d show those sc****ags hell. With Yvette around, Eagle King wasn’t worried about Caleb at all.
The weather in Kransbay was exceptionally good today. Huge clouds floated across the clear blue sky. Wildflowers with fiery red petals bloomed along the path. Under the sun, the ground was smoldering and dusty.
Emerald Auction was like a competition among emerald merchants, a contest of wealth, insight, and courage. Before the auction began, all the raw emeralds were numbered, indicating the quantity, weight, and starting price, though the starting. prices were generally low. They were all publicly displayed for three days
The merchants would carefully examine each exhibit, select the raw emeralds they needed, and evaluate their value to determine the best bidding price before placing them in the bidding box.
As many were competing and none knew of the other’s bid prices, setting the right price for the same raw emerald was tricky. If the price was too high, they’d suffer losses. But if it was too low, someone else might buy it. In auctions, it was common to lose out on a piece worth several hundred thousand dollars by underpricing by just a few dollars.
The exhibition hall was filled with old-mine raw emerald pieces, with prices ranging from several hundred thousand dollars. to several million dollars. Gigantic raw emeralds weighing several tons with excellent surface quality could reach over 30 million dollars.
This year’s Emerald Auction was held in the city center exhibition hall, which could accommodate tens of thousands of people. Emerald enthusiasts from around the world gathered here, hoping to buy the best stone for the lowest price. Some people arrived at the exhibition hall early, carefully examining each stone.
Stone gambling was where one cut could lead to one’s wealth or ruin. Many desperate people came here to risk it all. In short, they all had one goal-money.
Only two people differed from the crowd. One was Yvette who was already at the entrance, and the other was Jeremiah who was still on the way. They were there for Caleb.
At the entrance, Kevin and Martin held the lowest-grade invitations. The staff on both sides took a quick glance and pointed toward a random direction. In Clusia, Kevin’s family was quite wealthy, and he was often addressed as Mr. Garcia wherever he went. He had never been treated so indifferently before, and felt slighted for the first time by the gatekeepers.
His face filled with resentment as he complained, “Uncle Martin, these Kransbayans are too contemptuous of us.”
Martin looked at Kevin’s naive expression and felt helpless, knowing he was spoiled by his family and completely unaware of the harsh realities. He scolded, “Do you know where we are? This is Kransbay, a no-man’s hand. If you keep talking recklessly like that and someone hears you, no one can save you
Kevin was only complaining, so he shrank back at Martin’s words. He knew this place was a hundred times more dangerous than Clusia, so he didn’t dare speak out. He didn’t want to appear submissive to Martin either, so he could only look around. awkwardly
At that moment, Kevin spotted the girl he’d met on the plane and at the hotel. He thought it was too coincidental. As he was upset with Martin, Kevin seized the chance while Martin was engrossed in checking some raw emeralds and quickly headed toward the entrance.
Yvette wore a loose white T-shirt that revealed a hint of her collarbone with some baggy sweatpants. One would think she
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accompanied by ten expert martial artists, and the hall is full of his men equipped with heavy weapons. I’m afraid it’s not suitable to fight here.”
Jeremiah placed his cup down, his expression unpredictable and his tone mysterious. “No need to rush. There are plenty of opportunities.”
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On the first floor of the exhibition hall, Kevin and Yvette wandered around aimlessly, occasionally stopping before moving along again. Whenever they encountered a promising raw emerald, Kevin would pull out a mini flashlight, magnifying glass, and other professional tools from his pocket, examining the emeralds like an expert.
But with his limited budget, he only inspected emeralds priced around several hundred thousand dollars.
They had already covered nearly half the area, checking out numerous emeralds, but Kevin was still unsure whether any would yield high-quality emeralds
Yvette trailed behind him quietly, as if she were invisible. Yet, no matter where she went, people couldn’t stop murmuring words like “pretty” and “beautiful.” She pretended not to notice, but Kevin was getting more attention just because she was with him:
After surveying the entire area, Kevin had pretty much made up his mind, eyeing two raw emeralds. One was a white 170- pound raw emerald, and the other was a black one of nearly the same weight. Both were within his budget, but due to his limited funds, he could only choose one.
Torn between the two, Kevin was filled with indecision as both seemed to have the potential for high-quality emeralds.
Yvette walked leisurely with her hands in her pockets, appearing completely at ease. When she saw Kevin pause in front of a raw emerald, she turned and walked back to him. Clearing her throat, Yvette asked softly, “What’s up?”
Kevin was a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected Yvette, this seemingly aloof beauty, to actually show concern. After a moment of hesitation, he glanced at the raw emerald in front of him and then pointed to the black emerald he’d seen earlier in Zone A “Which one do you think has high-quality emeralds inside?” he asked.
Kevin looked at Yvette with anticipation, assuming she might have some knowledge, considering her presence at the event. Surely, she wouldn’t have come all this way just for sightseeing, he thought
Yvette glanced at the two emeralds before casually pulling her hands out of her pockets and pointing toward another emerald in the far corner. This one, however, weighed only around 11 pounds and was priced at tens of thousands of dollars. Kevin followed her gaze, baffled.
He had noticed that emerald earlier, but not because it stood out rather, it seemed pitifully small compared to the larger ones weighing tons. Nobody had shown any interest in it.
Typically, such raw emeralds were included by organizers as filler, meant to deceive outsiders unfamiliar with the trade. A family of jewelers as experienced as the Garcia family would never consider such a store.
Kevin glanced at Yvette’s unreadable face. He didn’t want to let her down, despite knowing she was likely inexperienced. Though she means well, she’s just a novice, he thought.
Yvette, still calm, lowered her gaze slightly and raised an eyebrow. “Hurry up and place your bid,” she said coolly
Kevin hesitated for a moment before sighing. Fine, just to please her. It’s only around 100 thousand dollars. I guess it’s money lost, he thought. “All right… I’ll go right now. Wait here. It won’t take long
For these types of bids, it’s all about first come, first served. It should only take a few minutes, and I can even have the emerald cut right here. There’s always someone cutting stones on-site to excite the crowd. Nothing drives impulse buying like that, Kevin reflected.
After Kevin left. Yvette leaned against a large raw emerald and polled out her phone, scrolling casually. Suddenly, a commotion arose from the distance. Her ears perked up, and she recognized a familiar voice. With a thoughtful expression. she tucked her phone away and made her way toward the source of the noise.
In Zone D, Martin, Kevin’s uncle, was engrossed in a massive, one-ton emerald. As the second eldest in the Garcia family, he
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was known as Mr. Garcia in the jewelry world. He was carefully assessing the raw emerald, estimating a 90% chance that it would yield high-quality emeralds.
However, this raw emerald had attracted the interest of many, including the Garcia family’s long-standing rival, the Jones family. The Jones family had sent their general manager, Edward Jones, a seasoned veteran, who was also eyeing the same raw emerald.
Priced at 43 million dollars, the raw emerald was still within Man’s budget, but going all in on it would severely limit his ability to purchase other raw emeralds. He was in a difficult position.
If this raw emerald didn’t yield high-quality emeralds, his bidding journey could end early, leaving him with nothing for the remaining three days. On the other hand, walking away from such a potentially valuable raw emerald was a tough pill to
swallow.
As Martin hesitated. Edward strolled over with a smug smile. “Well, well, if it isn’t Mr. Garcia Eyeing this one too? I was just about to head to the counter and claim it. Your family’s been doing quite well with emeralds this year; how about letting me have this one
As soon as Edward made his remark, the crowd around the raw emerald surged forward, excitedly discussing it was sure to contain high-quality emeralds, encouraging Martin to place a bid. Zone D quickly became the center of attention.
Martin could feel Edward’s mocking gaze. The Garcia family had had a rough year, with finances strained by less successful ventures, and Edward knew it. Gritting his teeth, Martin glanced at the massive raw emerald, trying to ignore Edward’s smug face. 1- Martin began.
But before he could continue, a voice interrupted, “Since Mr. Jones wants this emerald so badly, why not do him the favor of letting him have it, Mr. Garcia?” The crowd went silent in shock, unsure of who had spoken.
Yvette stepped out from the crowd, hands in her pockets, wearing a casual yet defiant smile. Her gaze was cool and unbothered. Some had noticed her earlier, but now their murmurs grew louder.
“Who is this Aplothian woman, and why is she getting involved one person muttered.
“She doesn’t seem to understand how things work here. Speaking out of turn during the bidding is a big no-no,” another whispered
“But she’s stunning!” someone else added.
“Let’s hear what she has to say,” suggested another.
Martin frowned in irritation. ‘She’s just a woman who tagged along with Kevin. What right does she have to speak up like this?’ he thought
Edward smirked, recognizing Yvette as the woman who had been with Kevin and assuming she was his sugar baby.
“Mr. Martin Garcia, surely you’re not going to take advice from her, are you? I saw her hanging around with Mr. Kevin Garcia. Seems like he knows how to enjoy himself, bringing a woman along to an event like this.” As he spoke, Edward shot Yvette a disdainful glance.
“You’re spouting nonsense!” Kevin shouted, his voice cutting through the crowd. After completing his paperwork, he noticed the commotion and walked over, realizing Yvette was involved. There was nothing going on between him and Yvette. Hearing Edward’s insults, Kevin couldn’t stand by any longer.
“Kevin, stop!” Martin ordered immediately. Any conflict during a bidding event could result in both parties being blacklisted, a serious consequence neither family could afford. Kevin froze in place, his face flushed with anger, but he held
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Just minutes ago, when Emmett returned from the restroom and passed the first-floor exhibition hall, he saw Yvette standing by the raw emerald, idly playing with her phone.
Emmett thought. Her? He had seen Yvette at the police station before. Previously, Jeremiah had rushed back to Seacrity from an important military meeting to pick her up from the police station.
It was obvious how important Yvette was to Jeremiah. In all the years Emmett had served Jeremiah, this was the first time he had seen the latter show affection toward a woman.
If nothing occurred. Yvette’s future status would be unmatched, ji was clear-if Jeremiah had chosen her, no one could stand in his way.
However, Emmett wondered what made Yvette so special. With all the high-society ladies in Betrico, he couldn’t understand why Jeremiah would choose Yvette, a mere university student.
Emmett thought, Because she’s pretty? There are plenty of beautiful ladies. Why her? Before he could ponder further. Emmett returned to the VIP room on the second floor to report the situation to Jeremiah.
Meanwhile on the first floor, Edward was still trying to prod Martin, pushing him to bid on the piece of raw emerald.
However, Martin was not foolish. There was no way Edward would be so generous. Growing doubtful of the emerald, Martin cooled off and declined, “If you like it so much, Mr. Jones, go ahead.”
Edward gritted his teeth in frustration when he saw that Martin no longer wanted to bid. He had heard a rumor that the raw emerald in question was problematic, with its green surface drawing suspicion.
If Martin made the purchase, the Jones family would have surpassed the Garcia family as the leading jewelry business in Lommore this year. However, everything was ruined now because of Yvette.
Edward’s eyes gleamed with malice. He had connections with the local gang, so dealing with Yvette would be child’s play.
Meanwhile, Martin had a newfound respect for Yvette, though he chalked it up to the coincidence that she had interrupted him at just the right moment.
“When did you arrive?” Jeremiah’s lips curled into a smile as he strode toward Yvette. His heart raced in excitement, more so than ever before, as the person he had been longing for stood right before him.
Surrounded by onlookers, Yvette heard Jeremiah’s voice and showed a brief flash of surprise, followed by a sigh. She had not expected to run into Jeremiah here.
As Jeremiah approached, the crowd instinctively parted for him, his imposing aura leaving little choice. Behind him trailed. Emmett, clad in a sharp black suit, equally exuding a don’t-mess-with-me vibe.
Jeremiah walked up to Yvette, and their eyes met. The warmth in Jeremiah’s eyes was intense and fervent. Yvette, unable to hold eye contact, averted her gaze and replied, “A couple of days ago.”
Upon hearing that, Jeremiah nodded, his tone softening with a tenderness reserved only for Yvette. “Let’s go.”
Without much thought, Yvette glanced at Jeremiah, her voice losing its earlier coldness. “All right. She followed him, showing a deep, almost unconscious trust in him, and did not even ask where they were going
Nearby, Kevin, seeing the two about to leave, mustered unexpected courage and called out, “Hey, Yvette, are you just going to leave?
Yvette paused for a moment before turning to face Kevin. Ignoring the conflicted look from Martin, site pulled out an envelope from her pocket and handed it to Kevin. “Here. With that, she left.
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Kevin stood there, staring after Yvette until she disappeared around the corner.
Edward, who had fallen silent the moment Jeremiah appeared, did not dare say a word. Moments ago, he had been scheming about how to deal with Yvette, but now, he would not even dare breathe loudly.
This was because Edward recognized the white envelope Yvette handed to Kevin. It wasn’t just any invitation-it was the highest-level VIP pass, one that money alone couldn’t buy, a diamond VIP invitation.
Edward thought. ‘If I wasn’t mistaken, she had pulled the invitation from her pocket. It was not handed to her by the man she was with. That meant she was no ordinary person
Without daring to say another word. Edward slunk away, tail between his legs.
Meanwhile, Kevin was puzzled, wondering how Edward’s attitude had changed drastically. Just moments ago, the latter was sn**y, ready to take on this and that. Now, he was acting completely different.
Even Martin was baffled, staring at the envelope in Kevin’s hand. If he did not realize by now that he had misunderstood, he’d have to be a fool.
It was clear that Yvette was not here as Kevin’s plus one. She had come on her own-and with a diamond VIP invitation, no less. Compared to that, the regular invitation they had was nothing.
Moreover, Martin could tell the man next to Yvette was no ordinary person either.
“Uncle Martin, do you know what this is?” Kevin asked, waving the envelope in his hand casually
Martin quickly stepped forward, carefully taking the envelope from Kevin, his voice filled with excitement. “My goodness, Kevin, this is a diamond VIP invitation. With this, we can head to the second floor.”
“During the auction, we won’t have to fight for space in the main hall-we can bid directly from the private rooms. Where did you meet that girl? You lucky fool, you’ve lucked out, Martin added.
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just as baffled. He thought, ‘A diamond VIP? He had only spoken to Yvette because he thought no one was looking after her. Now, he felt embarrassed to learn Yvette was a hidden big shot.
In the second-floor VIP room, Yvette leaned back in her chair with crossed legs, while sipping coffee that Jeremiah had poured for her. She remained silent, playing a newly downloaded game on her phone.
Jeremiah, knowing Yvette’s habits, did not say much either. After finishing his coffee, he refilled Yvette’s cup, making sure it was full.
The proper etiquette was not to fill a cup to the brim, but Yvette found it inconvenient to keep drinking half-full cups. Hence, Jeremiah always filled hers to the top, to make sure she was comfortable.
Initially shocked, Emmett was now numb. In the last half hour, he had watched Jeremiah, who was usually serious, sneak glances at Yvette, pouring her coffee and even placing a plate of fruit in front of her.
Emmett would not be surprised if Jeremiah offered to feed Yvette if she allowed him to. In all honesty, he felt Jeremiah would be more than happy to do so.
Since entering the room, Yvette had barely spoken a word. Apart from answering Jeremiah’s questions, she had remained salen. Jeremiah and her were a perfect match in their lack of words
Emmett couldn’t help but wonder how Yvette could stay so composed. This was Kransbay, not Clusia. Danger lurked around every corner.
It was suspicious enough for a young woman like Yvette to be at a stone gambling auction, but she was way too calm for someone who had just run into acquaintances here.
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“Interested in stone gambling? Playing h**y?” Jeremiah pulled out a chair and sat close to Yvette, his voice warm and
teasing.
Yvette set down her phone, narrowed her eyes, and replied unhurriedly, “So-so. I didn’t skip class, just took a leave.”
Emmett sighed inwardly. That’s not the point. Shouldn’t the bigger question be why she’s here in Kransbay and at an emerald auction exhibition hall of all places? This isn’t a place for college students
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