A man clad in a tailored grey suit, with the double dragons and pearls pattern stitched onto his lapels, cut an imposing figure with his stern features as he strolled in, flanked by two burly bodyguards. The crowd that surrounded them parted like the Red Sea, making way for the entourage.

Vivienne squinted her eyes, discerning the pin on the man's chest that seemed akin to an heirloom, her gaze flickering with recognition. "Asher Grimshaw?"

Asher looked surprised, "You know me?"

Vivienne eased off her aggressive stance, though her muscles remained coiled and ready. "I've heard tales from the elders in my family, Asher."

In his thirties, Asher was about the same age as Maddox Perez, yet both were bachelors.

Unlike Ethan Grimshaw, whose image was one of austerity and resilience, Asher presented himself differently to the world. Always mild-mannered and polite, he epitomized the very essence of a gentleman. Seeing Vivienne, a girl barely in her twenties, his expression softened further. "You seem well-informed, young lady. I'll cut straight to the chase. I have no desire for violence; just hand over what you're holding and you all can leave unharmed."

He casually gestured towards the black briefcase with his slender hand, his tone brooking no argument.

Vivienne's eyes turned icy, her voice a low growl, "And if I refuse?"

At her words, Asher didn't get angry. Instead, he gently waved a folding fan in his hand, his voice still smooth and pleasant, "If you refuse, well, then I'll have to be less than courteous."

As if on cue, the Grimshaw family members surged forward upon Asher's command.

Vivienne passed the briefcase, which contained a bio-weapon, to Donald. "Protect it at all costs. We can't let the Grimshaws get their hands on this!"

"Don't worry, Vivienne."

Both Matthew and Donald understood the gravity of the situation, their voices firm.

pinning nearly half of the Grimshaw members in place, rendering them

had brought his most reputable men, thinking victory was assured, but they had

composure cracked as he quickened his

points? I never imagined someone still possessed such skills," Asher mused. Over the years, following his father's research, he had encountered many extraordinary techniques. A mere glance at the tiny needle mark on his subordinate's body made him realize what had transpired. His gaze towards Vivienne now

tactics,

won't be able

he least expected it, driving a silver needle into Asher's chest. He staggered, a sharp pain erupting, followed by a gush of blood from his mouth. The Grimshaw members and his bodyguards

Asher, his eyes fierce, demanded, "What have

answer, her hands a blur as

disarray, the path to the mansion's gates

a piercing look, Vivienne shouted, "Let's

Society, still entangled

Donald as they broke through the

"Master Asher, are

would

summer had cloaked the woods in

like the back of their hand. They vanished into the forest, and when

with fury,

Meanwhile, at Vanguard Agency.

was led to Vance's office. He surveyed the changes around him. Despite having only been away for a short while,

main focus

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