Chapter 36

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Dexter's companions were all stunned, but there was no time to think. The sound of guns being c****d filled the air as they aimed at Talon. "Let him go now, or you'll end up dead too!" "No one who has kidnapped my woman has ever dared to threaten me." Talon stared coldly at him and suddenly kicked out. Thud! The sound of testicles shattering echoed, followed by Dexter's blood-curdling scream.. The excruciating pain between his legs made him wish for death. "Boss!" Dexter's men had their fingers on the triggers, but they didn't dare to act. "Don't... don't shoot... please..." Dexter trembled as he spoke, the pain in his vital parts overwhelming him. "If I didn't beat you, would you have spared my wife?" Talon's grin was nothing short of devilish in Dexter's eyes. Almost as soon as Talon's voice fell, the windows in the room shattered. By the moonlight, Dexter saw a team of soldiers entering. These soldiers were clearly terrifying beings. They took down Dexter's men almost in a split second. Dexter's eyes widened as he realized his men had been killed without making a sound. Five hundred Dragon Nest soldiers, fully armed, stood there. Their faces were painted with camouflage, making their true appearances indistinguishable. But one thing was clear—their eyes were filled with contempt for life, as if all life in this world was as insignificant as ants. Flamestrike stepped forward. "The Dragon Nest's Middle East combat unit, totaling over five hundred men, is fully assembled!" He continued. "Ammunition is ready, safeties off, and we are prepared to engage in battle at any time. General, please give the order to annihilate. I guarantee the battle will be over in ten seconds!" As Flamestrike spoke, his gaze shifted to Natalia. At that moment, a thunderous clap echoed in the sky, rattling Natalia's eardrums. "You can die now." Talon looked at Dexter and, with a single hand, ended his suffering. "Impossible, impossible... How could you command such a special forces unit?" Natalia was in disbelief. Talon was just a small soldier, so how could he control these terrifying beings? Could it be... that his power was even more terrifying than theirs? Trembling, Natalia pulled out her phone. The only person she could think of was her father. Only he could save her now. The phone rang once before it was answered. Natalia didn't wait for the person on the other end to speak and hurriedly said, "Dad, something has changed. Ariya's worthless husband is here, and he brought a special forces unit with guns. They are really willing to shoot! Dexter is dead, his men have been killed, and now they want to kill me. Please hurry over to save me; I'm at the northern outskirts of the city. If you're late, I'll be dead!" "Heh, calling me 'Dad'? I don't have a daughter like you!" A stranger's voice came from the other end. "Who are you? How do you have my father's phone?" Natalia was stunned. "Let me remind you, I'm a member of the Dragon Nest army, and Talon is our General. If you dare call him worthless again, you'll be executed without mercy. By the way, your father, Stefan Davies, is already dead. I killed him, one cut at a time. If you want revenge, feel free to find me. I am Steelclaw from the Dragon Nest Army!" The call was disconnected, and Natalia's last hope was shattered. Her phone slipped from her hand and fell to the ground. Talon untied Ariya's ropes and held her hand. Ariya was too shocked to speak. They called her husband what? General? "Finding your father might not work anymore. Maybe you should try someone else." Talon stopped and looked playfully at Natalia. "Or, shall I call the mayor for you?" Talon didn't waste any more words and dialed the mayor's number, then handed the phone to Natalia. "General, Abel Hopkins, Mayor of Philadelphia at your service!" A deep male voice came from the other end of the line. Natalia was about to take the phone but froze when she heard the voice. Since when did even the mayor of Philadelphia become so subservient? And his tone—it was filled with genuine reverence and fear, with no trace of pretense. "Mr. Hopkins... It's me, Natalia. Please..." Natalia had no other choice but to plead with Abel. "Natalia, I've heard everything. I must say, you and your father have gone too far." Abel interrupted her before she could say anything more. "At this point, calling me is useless. I'm just a small mayor, and I can't help you. Don't call me again in the future." The call ended, and Natalia seemed to lose all her strength, looking at Talon in despair. Only then did she realize the depth of her foolishness and the gravity of her mistake.. But... now that things had reached this point, what could she do? What should she do? Natalia collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face. "Do what you need to do. I don't want my wife to see any more bloodshed." Talon said coldly. As the two of them got into the car, a horrified scream echoed in their ears. Natalia, who had hired a killer, ultimately paid the price with her life. Half an hour later, Talon and Ariya returned home. Not long after, Ariya suddenly received a call informing her that all of Stefan's shares in the Yuvi Group had been transferred to her. Moreover, because she had signed a cooperation agreement with Tina, Leo also ceded some shares. Now, Ariya was the largest shareholder of the Yuvi Group. The next morning, as soon as Talon opened his eyes, he saw Ariya staring at him curiously. He couldn't help but smile and said, "I think I heard Leo say he gave up some shares? You're now the largest shareholder of the Yuvi Group. After cooperating with Tina, the clothing factory might not be enough. Just as well, I'll give you the three factories left behind by the Willis family to help you operate." "The Willis family? Weren't those three factories sold?" Ariya was puzzled. "Yes, they were sold to me." Talon pulled out a contract from under his pillow and tossed it on the table. Ariya picked up the contract and silently looked at it for a long time before finally putting it away. "Talon, I... thank you." "No need to be so polite with me." Talon continued. "The southern part of the city is undergoing development. I have a plan here: use the land from the three factories to exchange for land in the south. This way, the three factories will be merged into one, making it easier for you to manage." Talon looked at Ariya. "What do you think?" "Merging the three factories into one is feasible. The southern part of the city has been a focus of development in recent years, and land prices are still relatively low, but in a few years, they will definitely be different. The only question is whether the government will approve it, as the prices of the three locations are not the same." "How will you know if you don't try?" Talon got up and started getting dressed. While Ariya went back to her room to change clothes, Talon made a call to Ralphy and then headed straight to the city government with Ariya. When they arrived at the city government, they found that the place was already filled with luxury cars. After all, the development of the southern part of the city was a major project, rumored to involve over a hundred billion in investments, and everyone wanted a piece of the pie. As Ariya got out of the car, she suddenly saw a familiar figure. Grandfather? Mateo noticed her too and immediately walked over with a cold smile. "I heard that Stefan gave you all his shares, and Leo also ceded some. So, does that mean Yuvi Group is yours now? If you're the one in charge of Yuvi Group, why aren't you managing it well and instead coming here?"
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