Top Notch War God

Chapter 31

"I don't know her." Talon shook his head with a wry smile. He couldn't exactly tell her that Tina had been after him for ages, could he?

"You don't know her?" Ariya stared at Talon, disbelief written all over her face.. "Then why did she let us in and even give us the best seats in the front row? You should note that even Mr. Hart is seated in the back!"

Just as Talon was about to explain, a graceful figure approached—it was Natalia Davies.

With biting sarcasm, she said, "Yuvi Group actually let a newbie like you attend Miss Tina's banquet? Unbelievable. Aren't they afraid of messing things up?"

She added. "But Mrs. Storm, you must be surprised. You did received an invitation, while I can also attend this banquet. Who do you think Miss Tina will choose to collaborate with, you or me?"

Ariya, already feeling disdainful towards this usually arrogant woman, shot back coldly, "It doesn't matter who Miss Tina chooses to collaborate with. I suggest you focus on your work at Yuvi Group. Who knows? Maybe one day you'll replace me as the new director."

"Enough with the nonsense!" Natalia's face darkened. "If I land the deal, you'll step down as director and hand over the position to me. Yuvi Group was founded by my father and Mr. Hart; I won't let it fall into outsiders' hands. But if I can't secure it, I'll leave the company!"

Her voice was loud, drawing quite a bit of attention, as if she was deliberately emphasizing that the position should be hers.

"Natalia, are you mistaken?" Ariya looked at Natalia, surprised, and said, "I was appointed as deputy director by Mr. Hart. I'm sure he had your father's consent. Please don't continue disturbing the other guests here. If you have any issues, we can discuss them back at the office."

"Oh, are you scared?" Natalia taunted.

Ariya nodded, realizing she couldn't afford to fall out with Natalia.

After all, Natalia's father was a shareholder in the company. If Ariya didn't show her some respect, she was worried it might make things difficult for Leo.

"Natalia, you've been held up here for too long. Mr. Lynn is getting anxious." At this moment, a young man walked over, holding a wine glass, and said with a smile.

Natalia glanced at the man. His name was Eddie Gardner, a popular Hollywood actor with many fans.

"There's nothing I can do if Mr. Lynn is anxious. I ran into a woman who doesn't know her place, and if I don't teach her a lesson, there's no point in drinking tonight!" Natalia said with a sinister tone.

"Oh?" The man was momentarily stunned, then smiled. "Who dares to upset you? Tell me, and I'll teach her a lesson!"

"Isn't it her?!" Natalia pointed at Ariya's back and sneered. "Five years ago, this woman got pregnant before marriage, making her the laughingstock of the city. Now I don't know what kind of spell she cast on Mr. Hart, but she managed to get a job at Yuvi Group and even became the deputy director—the position that should have been mine!"

"Teaching a shameless woman a lesson? Ms. Davies, leave it to me." After hearing this, Eddie picked up a piece of cake and quietly walked up behind Ariya.

Just as Ariya turned, Eddie threw the cake onto the ground, making a loud "splat," and it splattered onto the pants of several people nearby.

"What's wrong with you? Didn't you see someone behind you?" Eddie quickly accused.

Ariya was momentarily stunned and retorted, "Sir, you clearly dropped the cake yourself. What does it have to do with me?"

"Nothing to do with you? So you're saying I'm crazy and would throw a perfectly good cake on the ground? I get it—you must have recognized me as a celebrity and used this trick to catch my attention. I have to admit, miss, you're quite clever!"

"You're really strange, dropping the cake on the ground yourself and then falsely accusing others?"

Ariya was furious. "Sir, I'll say it one more time—I didn't knock your cake to the ground!"

Eddie sneered. "Looks like you won't tell the truth unless I give you a good beating!"

He suddenly swung his hand, aiming to slap Ariya.

But just as his hand neared Ariya's face, he felt his wrist caught in an iron grip..

Before he could react, there was a loud "smack," and he saw stars as he spun around and fell to the ground.

What? Everyone around was stunned. Someone actually dared to hit a top male celebrity?

Though he wasn't particularly capable himself, the backing behind him was enormous.

The man was also shocked, slowly getting up from the ground. Trembling, he looked at the person beside Ariya and asked, "Who… who are you? How dare you hit me? Do you know who I am?"

Ariya clung tightly to Talon's arm. She hadn't expected him to actually strike someone.

"Touch my wife? I don't care who you are!" Talon's voice was cold.

At that moment, Eddie regained his composure and pointed at Talon's nose, saying, "Get your facts straight. She's the one who knocked the cake to the ground and dirtied my clothes, so I demanded an apology. Now you've hit me—do you want to die? Do you believe that I…"

Talon took a step forward, cutting him off. "You're annoyingly noisy. Say one more word, and I'll make sure you never speak again!"

His fist was already clenched.

If this celebrity dared to say another word, Talon wouldn't hesitate to punch him in the face.

"Wow, I didn't expect this. So this is your husband?" In the critical moment, Natalia suddenly walked over, curling her lips in disdain. "He looks imposing, but this world doesn't operate on who can hit harder. Ariya spilled the cake and dirtied Eddie's clothes. How do you think we should settle this?"

"I already told you, it was him…" Ariya tried to explain, but Talon stopped her. "So, what do you propose?"

Natalia walked up to the man, casually touched the spot where he had been hit, and said nonchalantly, "I have a proposal. Eddie lost his cool and tried to slap Ariya, but you already settled that score. Let's call it even. Yet, his clothes can't be worn tonight. I want you to compensate for them at full price!"

Ariya was about to protest, but Talon nodded slightly. "You have a point."

Hearing Natalia say this, Eddie had no choice but to accept being hit. He spoke gloomily, "This is a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition outfit, the Eagle of Italy, designed by Master Bia. I bought it in Italy. Can you afford to compensate for it? Its value is immeasurable. If I don't get what I want tonight, I'll strip her of that dress and make sure she walks out of here naked!"