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

let them off lightly. At the very least, break

or…eliminate them straight

eyes, following Herbert and Zoe’s

hall corridor beneath the vibrant

He stood silently

smirk on his

had been sneering since Steve entered

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

to

It was Alexander, again!

was at a loss for words,

accepted the position of General in Ol‘ Mare?

there was trouble?

that Neil troubled him, and Herbert had to add his

not pick on someone else? Why did all their problems have to come

way?

nobody when compared to Alexander. He was not even

boy!

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

Mister Kane? Do…

slap echoed through the

furious Steve sent Herbert spinning with a powerful blow to the face. Then,

realize you

hope you can

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it off and added with a faint smile, “General

the prominent families in Ol‘ Mare during your service,

must not neglect your duty. I’m sure you

move along.”

had been granted a pardon, Steve

doors shut as

left.

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

their

game over

the Dorvall family’s support, lost his will to resist.

he never crossed

Alexander as he was filled with

“W–What’s…”

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