Chapter 0040

Everyone felt a strong wind, accompanied by the sound of a roaring engine.

Soon, a camouflage–painted armed helicopter descended vertically from a distance, landing right in

front of the Grand Dynasty Hotel.

It was Steve.

“Clear the way!”

Steve got out of the helicopter, his combat boots hitting the ground firmly, imposingly.

Having descended from the sky, he saw the densely packed crowd and everything outside the hotel.

However, he did not notice the golden plaque with Olivia’s name.

The crowd in front of the hotel’s main entrance parted like a tide, creating a three–meter–wide path as

Steve, accompanied by four fully armed elite soldiers, strode into the banquet hall.

“Uncle Steve!” Herbert’s face lit up. He rushed forward and pulled Zoe along.

He was overjoyed!

Steve and Guinevere had been classmates, and they had even dated during their college days, though

it eventually ended. Thanks to this relationship, Steve had always looked after the Dorvall family, and

their rise to becoming one of Ol‘ Mare’s leading noble families was closely tied to him.

With Steve present, how much longer could Alexander keep up the charade?

This matter would finally end.

“This is my fiancee, Zoe Frankell,” Herbert said, enthusiastically introducing her.

Then, he pointed at Alexander, his expression turning menacing. “Uncle Steve, they caused trouble

here. They injured my family’s bodyguards!”

“Yes, it’s him and her!” With Steve there, Zoe was emboldened, her expression turning fierce. “Uncle

very

or…eliminate

eyes, following Herbert and Zoe’s pointing fingers to the other

the lavishly decorated banquet hall corridor beneath the

He stood silently with

on his

that he had been

turned pale as he stammered,

to

It was Alexander, again!

loss for words, deeply regretting his

General in Ol‘ Mare? Why had he

there was trouble?

him, and

not pick on someone else? Why did

way?

He was not even

boy!

that something was amiss, and his heart pounded. “Uncle Steve,

Kane? Do… Do

resounding slap

powerful blow to the face. Then, he

Kane, I didn’t realize you were here, and I’ve

hope you

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off and

deep connections with the prominent families in Ol‘ Mare during your service, and

your duty. I’m sure you understand my

move along.”

been granted a pardon, Steve swiftly

doors shut

left.

and Zoe stood still, feeling like they had fallen into an icy abyss. Their bodies

their hearts

game over

had the Dorvall family’s support, lost his will

he never

was

“W–What’s…”

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