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Lauren clenched her fists. “Michael, you’re shameless! You’re hiding behind the
Driscoll family like a coward- what kind of man does that?”
Michael snorted. “I already told you-Kingsley is nothing. He’s a mere insect who isn’t even worth my time. But he keeps getting in my way.
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“And you-you had the audacity to name Lauren as the next CEO? Well, guess what? I don’t have to hold back anymore. If I’m not happy, none of you will be.”
His eyes locked onto Kingsley, glinting with sadistic pleasure. “Especially you, Kingsley. I may not be able to beat you myself, but getting rid of you? That’s child’s play for me I told you before no matter how strong you think you are, you can’t compete with my connections. You can’t compete with Blumedale’s influence. 1
“All I have to do is whisper the right words to Mr. Driscoll, and before you know it, you’ll wish you were never
With that, Michael straightened up, convinced that the entire conference room was now under his control-he had the power and the leverage.
Tiana’s expression flickered between hesitation and calculation before she finally spoke.
“Kingsley,” she said coldly. “Apologize to Michael. Do what he says. Otherwise, no one in Jayrodale will be able to save you.”
No one expected Michael and Kenny to have such powerful connections in Blumedale. Many people’s expressions shifted at that moment.
Those who had thought Michael was overstepping his bounds and digging his own grave now realized he was not acting recklessly he had every reason to be confident.
This was not just defiance anymore. He had the backing to be arrogant.
Tiana warned, “Kingsley, you better think carefully. If you let Michael drag the Driscoll family’s attention to Jayrodale, it won’t just be you-Marvin will be doomed too!”
Lauren’s voice was filled with frustration. “Why should Dr. Baldwin beg a scumbag like Michael? What did he do wrong to deserve this humiliation?”
Tiana snapped, her tone sharp. “The situation is bigger than personal pride! Acting on impulse will only bring destruction! I told you before-there was never a chance for you two. Now the problem has escalated, and if Kingsley refuses to submit, he’ll face the full wrath of the Driscoll family-that means relentless pursuit and certain death!”
Lauren’s face turned pale. This was exactly what she had feared all along.
The Driscoll family was an untouchable, towering force-something even she knew was impossible to fight against.
“Mr. Baldwin,” one of the Rhodes Corporation executives spoke up. “A real man knows when to surrender. Maybe you really should listen to Mrs. Rhodes!”
“That’s right, Mr. Baldwin. Sometimes, enduring humiliation is the only way to survive. The Driscoll family is not an enemy you can fight head-on!”
“Sigh… Fate is cruel. Mr. Baldwin, we truly wish we could help, but there’s nothing we can do!”
The upper ranks of Rhodes Corporation spoke up, their words laced with helplessness.
They despised how smug Michael was acting, but there was no choice. Michael and Kenny had the upper hand in Blumedale, and if Kingsley refused to bow, he would only end up destroying himself!
Marcus spoke bitterly. “Mr. Baldwin, you are a man worth following and a man worth respecting. I don’t admire many people in this life, but you.. you’re one of them. So I hope you make the right choice-to protect yourself first and foremost real man knows when to fight and when to step back.”
Michael was absolutely reveling in this moment. Even the pain in his body seemed to fade, replaced by overwhelming satisfaction. He strolled up to Kingsley, hands behind his back, looking down at him with contempt.
Michael sneered, “Kingsley, did you hear that? Whether it’s Aunt Tiana or your loyal lapdog, Mr. Chapman, everyone is telling you to get on your knees before me and beg for mercy.
“Heh, don’t worry, I’m in no rush to kill you now. As long as you kneel like a dog and grovel until I’m satisfied… Then maybe just maybe I’ll be generous enough to let you live. Hahaha!”
As he spoke, the mere thought of Kingsley kneeling before him, debased like a pathetic stray, sent a rush of pleasure through Michael. He could not help but burst into wild laughter, feeling like he was walking on air.
All eyes were on Kingsley. But instead of fear, he smiled.
He said calmly, “First, I want to thank everyone for looking out for me. I know many of you are only advising me out of concern for my safety.”
Lauren looked at him with deep emotion, her voice trembling. “Dr. Baldwin, you don’t have to humiliate yourself. I’ll leave Jayrodale with you. We can go somewhere far away and start over!”
Kingsley shook his head. “I can leave, but you can’t. You have family, people who depend on you. If I make you run away with me, I’d be forcing you to betray them, to abandon your responsibilities. I can’t be that selfish.”
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Michael let out a loud, mocking laugh. “Kingsley, you really are a sentimental fool. Even I’m a little moved by your speech. Too bad you’re just a worthless nobody Sure, you’ve got some strength and a bit of wit, but in the face of true power, speck of you’re nothing more than power, dust.
“With just a breath, I can make you disappear! So now that you’re done with your little emotional speech… are you ready to crawl on your knees and pass under my legs?”
Michael pointed at his crotch, a smug, taunting grin on his face as he stared
Kingsley down. He wanted to humiliate him beyond repair, to break him completely and turn him into nothing but a disgrace.
The room fell into complete silence.
Everyone knew that with Kenny backing him up and the Driscoll family as his trump card, Michael had all the power here. Kingsley had no room to resist.
Tiana smirked, her eyes full of mockery. She had warned Kingsley not to throw himself into the fire, but he refused to listen, too reckless and arrogant for his own good.
Now, the Driscoll family’s shadow loomed over him, ready to strike at any moment. Kingsley had no choice-if he dared to defy them, he and Marvin would be utterly destroyed.
Under the weight of countless stares-some sympathetic, some amused, and some outright gloating-Kingsley suddenly moved, and what he did next stunned everyone.
Without any hesitation, he raised his hand and slapped Michael across the face.
A crisp smack echoed through the room as Michael’s head snapped to the side. The sheer force of the blow sent him flying into the long conference table, his forehead slamming against the edge with a sickening thud.
Blood gushed down his face. His teeth shattered, his lips torn apart from the impact.
“You bastard! I’m going to fucking kill you!” Michael’s furious, agonized screams filled the air as he fumbled for his phone, his first instinct to call Kenny.
The others were frozen in shock, and their minds went blank. They all thought Kingsley had a death wish for laying his hands on Michael.
Meanwhile, Kingsley remained unfazed, his expression as cold as ice. Without a word, he lifted his foot and stomped hard, and a sickening crack rang out.
Michael’s scream was deafening, raw with agony. He could not believe that Kingsley actually dared to injure him. Not only had he struck him, but he had crippled him.
“You’re dead, Kingsley! I swear I’ll kill you! I’ll kill your whole family!” Michael screeched, his voice hoarse from the pain.
He coughed up blood, his face twisted in a grotesque mix of fury and suffering.
“My hand! My fucking hand! The Driscoll family-my father-will tear you apart!”
Kingsley did not even acknowledge his threats. Instead, he stomped down again- once, then twice.
With another sharp crack, Michael’s other wrist shattered. Then, for good measure, Kingsley drove his foot into Michael’s groin-the same spot he had already injured earlier.
Michael’s body spasmed violently before going limp. His screams died in his throat, unable to escape. His chest heaved, his eyes bulging as if he were on the verge of passing out.
A terrifying chill spread through the room, and everyone stood paralyzed, staring at Kingsley like he was a monster.
“Mr. Baldwin, you’ve gone too far! You’re pushing Michael to his grave!”
“Are you just throwing everything away? Do you think the Driscoll family and
Kenny will let you walk away from this?”
“Kingsley, you’ve really lost it! You’ve doomed yourself!”
Cries of disbelief and outrage filled the air.
Kingsley’s actions had shaken them all to their core. With this, there was no turning back-he had pushed himself straight into the abyss.
However, something even more unbelievable happened.
Kingsley ignored all of them and crouched down beside Michael. Then, he slapped him across the face again, hard enough to send his already broken nose askew.
Only then did he finally speak, his voice slow and deliberate. “Mr. Rhodes, weren’t you just telling me to crawl under your legs? Weren’t you demanding that I get down on my knees? Come on, get up. Keep talking tough. Show me how much of a big shot you are.”
He reached over, picked up Michael’s phone, and dangled it in front of him.
“You wanted to call your daddy, right? Wanted to snitch to the Driscoll family? Go ahead. Say the number-I’ll dial it for you. Call Joe over. Tell him to come deal with me.”
Michael was no longer screaming. His body twitched feebly, barely holding on to consciousness. Blood dribbled from his mouth, and his swollen, disfigured face contorted in silent agony.
Around them, everyone-including Lauren-stared at Kingsley like he was the devil himself.
Everyone thought Kingsley was beyond mad and reckless-he was downright unstoppable. Even with Kenny and the insurmountable force of the Driscoll family looming over him, he still dared to beat Michael to a pulp.
Even Tiana could not help but suck in a sharp breath. Unable to hold back any longer, he shouted, “Stop, Kingsley! If you kill him, you won’t just destroy yourself- you’ll drag Lauren down with you!”
She shot to her feet, her voice laced with fury.
Kingsley did not even spare her a glance. His voice was cold. “Relax. I take full responsibility for my actions. Kenny, the entire Rhodes family, and even the Driscoll family-if any of them think they can control me, they can give it a try.” Michael lay sprawled on the floor, his bloodshot eyes locked onto Kingsley. His breath was shallow and ragged as he mumbled, “Y-You’re doomed…”
Kingsley did not bother responding and simply kicked Michael square in the face.
Michael’s eyes rolled back, and his body went completely limp. No one could tell whether he was dead or just unconscious.
Kingsley’s tone was indifferent. “If you’re going to act like you’re dead, at least be quiet.”
Tiana’s face turned ghostly pale. Furious, she shouted, “Kingsley, you’re digging your own grave! Run! Run for your life while you still can! This is my last warning if you don’t, no one will be able to save you!”
Lauren grabbed Kingsley’s arm, her voice urgent. “Dr. Baldwin, Michael’s death will trigger Uncle Kenny’s wrath. He has the backing of the Golding family, and he’ll hunt you down. Come with me-we need to leave Jayrodale now and lay low until this blows over!”
She tightened her grip on his arm, trying to pull him away.
Tiana’s voice turned icy. “Kingsley can run, but Lauren-you’re not going anywhere. Jerry, take Lauren back to Rhodes residence now!”
Jerry stepped forward without hesitation, prying Lauren away from Kingsley.
Kingsley’s gaze darkened.
Tiana’s voice cut through the tension like a blade. “Kingsley, if your truly love Lauren and care about her, don’t drag her into this disaster with you! Don’t force her into danger just because of your stubborn pride!”
Marcus’s scalp prickled with unease. “Mr. Baldwin, listen to her-Ms. Rhodes cannot go with you. I’ve dealt with Kenny before. If Jameson is a true gentleman, then Kenny is the complete opposite-a ruthles conniving bastard who stops at nothing to get what he wants. If Ms. Rhodes follows you, she will suffer for it.”
Lauren struggled, her face red with anger. “Let me go, Jerry! No matter what, I’m staying with Dr. Baldwin!”
Jerry’s patience snapped. “Miss, open your eyes! Do you really not see the situation you’re in? If you leave with Kingsley, you’ll doom both of you! If you stay behind, he might still have a chance to escape. But if you go with him, you’ll only be a burden!”
Lauren’s face turned stark white, and she hesitated.
Kingsley gave her a reassuring smile. “Lauren, listen to your mother and Jerry-go back. Don’t worry, I’m not running. I have no reason to. I’ll handle this mess first. Then, I’ll come find you.”
Tears welled up in Lauren’s eyes. She knew he was only saying that to comfort her.
In reality, once Kenny unleashed the Golding family, there would not be anyone left in Jayrodale to stop them. Not even the underground forces could stand against one of The Five Apex Families of Blumedale.
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