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

the very least,

methods, or…eliminate them straight

eyes, following Herbert and Zoe’s pointing fingers

decorated banquet hall corridor beneath

stood silently with

on

seemed that he had been sneering since Steve entered

M–Mister Kane?!” Steve’s face turned pale as he stammered, forcefully

Lordship‘ to

It was Alexander, again!

was at a loss for words, deeply

of General in Ol‘ Mare? Why had

there was trouble?

Neil troubled him, and Herbert had

on someone else? Why did

way?

nobody when compared to Alexander. He was not even

boy!

amiss, and his heart pounded. “Uncle Steve, did you

Kane? Do… Do you know

merciless, resounding slap echoed through

with a powerful blow to the face. Then, he

didn’t realize you were

hope you can

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about it.” Alexander waved it off and added with a faint smile,

Ol‘ Mare during your service, and

However, you must not neglect your duty. I’m sure you understand my

move along.”

been granted a pardon, Steve swiftly exited with his four personal guards

main doors shut as

left.

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

their hearts

was game

lost his will to resist. Regrets flooded

wished he never

Alexander as he was filled

“W–What’s…”

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