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Only after ensuring her condition stabilized did he finally exhale. Then, he turned to Francesca and said, “Fran, stay here and watch over Lauren.”
Francesca nodded but still looked shaken. “What about you, Kingsley? I-I was so mad before, but now I just feel scared. Please don’t go n swney after Mrs. Rhodes. Even my grandfather fears that woman!”
Kingsley scoffed. “Tiana truly lives up to her ‘Iron Lady’ title. She’s ruthless- especially to her own daughter.”
He continued, “If she doesn’t give me an explanation, then I’ll burn Rhodes Corporation to the ground myself.”
With that, he turned and left the office. Earlier, he had not backed down from Tiana out of fear. He simply had more urgent matters-Lauren needed him first.
If not for that, he would not have just knocked Michael out he would have personally confronted Tiana then and there.
For as long as he could remember, Tiana had always looked down on him. To her, he was nothing more than a disposable pawn under Marvin’s control. Someone unworthy of even being mentioned in the same breath as the
Driscoll heir from Blumedale,
Kingsley never bothered proving himself to her. He had never needed validation he knew exactly who he was.
Tiana’s previous attempts to make things difficult for him? He let them go.
Partly out of respect-Tiana, despite her iron grip, was still a woman with principles,
And partly because she was Lauren’s mother. Nonetheless, she had crossed a line today.
Not only had she physically struck Lauren, but she had also wounded her so deeply that she collapsed from sheer heartbreak.
Kingsley was not the kind of man to let things slide.
Michael was just an obnoxious pest-someone he could easily swat away. However, if anyone dared hurt the woman he cared about, he would make sure they paid-even if that person was Tiana.
Destroying her would not be difficult.
Before long, Kingsley arrived outside Tiana’s office. Jerry and his men stood at the door, guarding the entrance. The moment they saw Kingsley approaching, they tensed up “Mr. Baldwin, why are you back?” Kingsley’s voice remained calm. “Move aside. I need to speak with Mrs. Rhodes.”
Jerry frowned and took a step forward to block the door. Kingsley barely spared him a glance-just one look. Yet, in that instant, Jerry felt like he had been struck by lightning. A wave of cold terror washed over him as if he had just been locked in the sights of a predator.
His entire body froze, and he mumbled, “M-Mr.Baldwin…”
Jerry pointed at Kingsley, his heart pounding violently. He had only experienced this feeling once before.
It had come from a grandmaster, a legendary figure in the southern martial arts world. That man’s strength had already surpassed the senior grandmaster level ten years ago, and his name alone commanded fear across all of Holtrien
Could it be that Kingsley had reached that same level? If so, then this man was not just a monster. He was a monster among monsters.
Jerry gritted his teeth but did not dare step aside. Tiana’s orders were absolute, and he could not disobey them.
Fortunately, at that moment, Tiana’s voice sounded from the office. “Let him in, Jerry.”
Jerry let out a deep breath, instantly relieved. He quickly stepped away, afraid that Kingsley would take him out with a single punch if he did not.
Kingsley pushed the door open and walked straight inside.
Tiana sat behind her desk, looking exhausted. She forced a tired smile. “Kingsley, you’re here. Take a seat.”
Kingsley remained standing. “No need. But Mrs. Rhodes, you look… drained.” Tiana was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, “How is Lauren?” Kingsley let out a dry laugh. “Oh? Now you care?”
A flicker of irritation crossed Tiana’s eyes, but instead of lashing out, she leaned back in her chair and exhaled slowly.
“I suppose, by now, she must completely resent me,” she murmured. “Her hatred and distance from me must have reached their peak.”
She let out a bitter chuckle. “Tell me, Kingsley-do you see me as a failure? A heartless woman? A mother whe would rather strike her own
In daughter than abandon a worthless manike Michael? A cruel, ruthless woman?”
Kingsley frowned, studying her carefully. “Mrs. Rhodes, what exactly are you hiding? Why do you insist on protecting Michael? Why are you willing to hurt your own daughter so brutally?”
Tiana let out a long sigh. She said, “I knew it. I can deceive others, but I can’t fool you.”
She glanced at him and smirked slightly. “To be honest, Kingsley, I still don’t like you. I hate how you never bow your head to anyone and refuse to acknowledge authority.’
She continued, “I hate that even in my presence, you never show an ounce of humility. And more than anything… I hate that you’ve stolen Lauren’s heart from me-over and over again.”
Tiana paused, then smiled again-this time, strangely self deprecating. “But even though I hate you,” she admitted, “I have to admit, I’ve started to respect you.”
She added, “Even if you are Marvin’s pawn, even if you were meant to be nothing more than a weapon in someone else’s game… I can’t deny it-your skills, presence, and sheer it-your force are undeniable.
“I’ve been watching you for some time now, and I can see why Lauren is so drawn to you. She loves you enough to defy me, to turn her back on our entire family…
all for you.”
Tiana let out another hollow laugh. She was not a woman who gave compliments.
If anything, she was harsh, demanding, and relentless.
Howard, Michael-even the younger men in the family had never received an ounce of warmth from her. She had always been critical, always full of harsh words and expectations. When it came to Kingsley, her initial instinct had been utter disdain-she had wanted to crush him
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Even Tiana was surprised by herself. She never expected that her view of Kingsley had changed so drastically. She hated to admit it, but she had misjudged him-her perspective had been too narrow.
Kingsley was not just some reckless upstart. He was exceptional.
Kingsley remained calm. “Mrs. Rhodes, I appreciate your compliments but don’t need them. What I do need is an explanation. Otherwise, know that I wasn’t joking earlier.”
Tiana scoffed, her expression darkening. She looked at him coldly and said, “Just because I appreciate you doesn’t mean I approve of you. You spoke out of turn earlier, disrespecting me. You even had the audacity to threaten Rhodes Corporation itself.”
She asked, “Do you have any idea how close I was to putting you in your place right then and there?”
Kingsley smirked. “Well, Mrs. Rhodes, I’d say you were very lucky you didn’t. Because if you had, you wouldn’t be sitting here having this conversation with me.”
Tiana narrowed her eyes. “What are you trying to say?”
Kingsley shrugged. “I’m saying you’d be on your kriees instead.”
Tiana’s aura instantly darkened. Suddenly, a wave of cold, murderous intent surged through the room-she was deadly serious.
Kingsley, however, did not flinch. He simply met her gaze, unbothered.
So, the infamous Tiana Lambert, the Iron Lady, had been hiding her true strength all this time. She was not just powerful-she had crossed the senior grandmaster threshold, putting her on the verge of an elite powerhouse.
That kind of strength made her untouchable in a place like Jayrodale.
Kingsley could not think of anyone here who could go toe-to-toe with her. But even so-so what?
Even if he gave her the benefit of the doubt, even if he assumed she was at peak form, he could still wipe the floor with her in under a hundred moves.
And if it was a fight to the death? He would not need nearly that many.
He was certain he could take her down before Jerry and the others even had time to react.
Tiana let out a sharp breath, reigning in her killing intent. She gritted out, “Kingsley, I have to say-you have a death wish. You make people itch to cripple you.”
Then, she sighed. “Unfortunately, I still need you to clean up this mess. So, I’ll let that slide. But this is a one-time thing. I know you’ve hidden your martial skills well-most people wouldn’t even notice.”
“But don’t fool yourself,” she added with a cold chuckle. “No matter how well you hide, in the face of absolute power, you’ll still be crushed without mercy.”
Kingsley let out a light laugh. “Mrs. Rhodes, you really do have sharp eyes. You even noticed that I’ve been holding back. But I’m afraid you might have miscalculated.”
Tiana sneered. “Miscalculated? Do you think that’s possible? You young so-called ‘geniuses’ love this whole playing dumb until the grand reveal nonsense. Joe from the Driscol family does it. And now you do it too But in my eyes, you’re both nothing more than naive children.”
Kingsley smirked. “Mrs. Rhodes, to think you’d compare me to Joe-I’m honored.”
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Tiana snorted. “You should be honored. He’s the Driscolls’ golden boy, a prodigy among elites, Word is, he’s already reached peak senior grandmaster level. And you? You’re barely in the senior grandmaster tier yourself.
“Sure, that makes you impressive-for a small town like Jayrodale. But here’s the thing about people, Kingsley, they’re like products on a shelf. You might think you’re valuable-but the moment you’re placed next to something better, you instantly look inferior. And in a side-by-side comparison?
“You might be a prodigy-but Joe? He’s a legend. A true, once-in-a-century genius. Not only does he have the talent, but he also has the Driscoll family backing him-an empire at his disposal. So, no matter how skilled you think you are, standing next to him…you’re just a flickering candle in the face of the sun.” z
Kingsley said nonchalantly, “Mrs. Rhodes, say whatever you want to discredit me. It doesn’t matter. I didn’t come here to fight over a man-I came for an explanation.”
Tiana could not help but feel irritated. She had made her words sharp and blunt on purpose, yet Kingsley remained completely unbothered. There was not even a hint of anger on his face.
Most young men had hot tempers, especially the exceptional ones. The more talented they were, the more prideful they tended to be, refusing to be compared to others. When someone pointed out their flaws, they would usually snap, act tough, or lash out in frustration.
But Kingsley? Nothing.
That was what annoyed and deflated Tiana the most. This kid did not react at all. She figured it had to be because Joe’s brilliance was just too overwhelming, too dominant. Kingsley probably did not even have it in him to feel resentful or competitive.
Against a giant like Joe, it was impossible for a small fry like Kingsley to make any big moves.
Tiana smirked, convinced she had seen through Kingsley’s pathetic inner world. Taking a deep breath, fter expression turned cold. “You’re right. There is a reason why I’m standing up for Michael today.”
She added, “I know that bastard was behind the warehouse fire at the Wellers’. I also know he’s nothing but a useless disgrace. Honestly? I’ve never thought much of Michael. I never even considered making him CEO of Rhodes Corporation.”
Kingsley frowned. “If you’ve always known he’s worthless, then why-“
Tiana cut him off with a cold laugh. “You’re wondering why I’d still go to such lengths to protect him, even going up against the police to keep him safe, aren’t you?”
Kingsley did not answer, simply waiting for her to continue.
Tiana explained, “It’s simple. If I don’t, Lauren’s father-my husband-might not make it out of Blumedale alive.
Her tone was calm, almost indifferent, but Kingsley could hear the hatred and fear beneath her words.
“You mean Lauren’s father, the head of the Rhodes family? How could someone like Michael possibly be a threat to him?”
Kingsley’s frown deepened. The deeper he looked, the more complicated the Rhodes family seemed.
Tiana’s face suddenly looked weary, and she let out a bitter smile. “Michael himself? He’s nothing. If I wanted to, I could have him wiped off the face of the earth in an instant.”
“But Michael’s father-Kenny, the elder of the Rhodes family-is a different story. Kingsley, since I no longer consider you an outsider, I might as well tell you the truth about the Rhodes family. Lauren’s father, Jameson, may be the head of the family and hold the power, but ever since the Rhodes family decided to expand into Blumedale, things have been a mess.
“For starters, Blumedale is filled with many powerhouses. It’s crawling with ambitious people, far beyond what the Rhodes family ever imagined. Carving out a place for ourselves there has been nothing short of a struggle.”
She added, “Then, there’s Kenny. Ever since the family stepped into Blumedate, he was handed an opportunity of a lifetime. His daughter married into the Golding family-the most powerful family in
Blumedale.
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