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 their legs! Bring them in, use

or…eliminate them

following Herbert and Zoe’s

lavishly decorated banquet hall corridor beneath the vibrant multicolored lights,

He stood silently with

on his

he had been sneering since Steve

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

to ‘Mister

It was Alexander, again!

for words, deeply regretting

position of General in Ol‘ Mare? Why had he become a target

there was trouble?

that Neil troubled him, and Herbert had to add his

not pick on someone else? Why did all their

way?

when compared to Alexander. He was not

boy!

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

as Mister Kane? Do… Do you

resounding slap echoed through

furious Steve sent Herbert spinning with a powerful blow to

Mister Kane, I didn’t realize you

I hope you can forgive

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waved it off and added

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

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

move along.”

a pardon, Steve swiftly

main doors shut as

left.

stood still, feeling like they had fallen into an icy

their hearts

game over

who had the Dorvall family’s support, lost

he never crossed

as he was

“W–What’s…”

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