I am the King

Chapter 75

The man in white looked around at the patrolling soldiers and turned away, disappearing into the night.

Two days later at Dream Land in M City.

It was Hope's birthday, and the top floor of the restaurant buzzed with activity.

Vincent had initially planned a family-only celebration for Hope, but Una had spread word about V&E Group's "little princess," drawing M City's elite crowd.

V&E Group had become the top conglomerate in M City. Naturally, Hope had become the most esteemed little princess here. Now, no one dared disrespect Emma's family in all of M City.

Vincent smiled and said, "Hope, today is your birthday. Be good, my sweetheart."

Dressed in a white princess gown, Hope chirped, "Daddy, don't worry, I'll be good."

Vincent chuckled and tousled her hair, then turned to Emma. "Darling, you take Hope to rest first."

Emma nodded, taking Hope's hand as they departed. Vincent remained at the restaurant's entrance to welcome arriving guests.

Thanks to Una's promotion efforts, M City's high society figures had gathered for the birthday party. Luxury cars lined the hotel's entrance.

Una, dressed like a medieval noblewoman, had embraced a lavish lifestyle since moving to Cloudtop Villa.

Her favorite pastime included hosting private parties for wealthy ladies, reveling in their compliments. Franklin, in a black suit, remarked sternly, "It's Hope's birthday today. Why dress like this? Do you wanna steel Hope's thunder?"

Una sneered, "Mind your own business! Being the chairman of V&E Group doesn't mean you can control me. Let me tell you, I'm still the one calling the shots in the family. I'll wear whatever I want."

Franklin sighed, "I don't even wanna bother with you!"

In Franklin's eyes, Una was just a parvenu, showing off everywhere.

Franklin said to Vincent, "I'll go inside to check and see if there are any oversights."

Vincent nodded with a smile. "Dad, go ahead. I've got it covered here."

Franklin didn't want to stay with Una any longer and immediately went inside.

At that moment, Hunter arrived at the hotel entrance, his face cold as he admonished, "Today is my great-granddaughter's birthday party. Be careful, all of you."

With V&E Group becoming the top conglomerate in M City, the Baron family had also risen in prominence, becoming one of the upper-class families in M City. Hunter knew that the Baron family's current status was thanks to Una. Therefore, they dared not offend Una and her family.

Kim respectfully said, "Dad, I understand."

Miranda and Nathan echoed, "Grandpa, we know. You've reminded us many times on the way here."

As Vincent's attitude toward the Baron family changed, Nathan and Miranda's relationship became sweet again.

"That's good!" Hunter nodded satisfactorily and led the way towards the hotel.

Upon seeing Vincent and the others, Hunter approached them with humility. "Today is Hope's birthday. All of us from the Baron family congratulate our little princess on her birthday!"

Kim and the others behind him looked somewhat awkward. After all, Una had no status in the Baron family before, yet now they had to be deferential to her.

Una smiled gracefully and said, "Dad, Kim, just come on in!"

Upon hearing this, Hunter and the others entered the restaurant.

Una greatly enjoyed this feeling, especially seeing the once lofty members of the Baron family kowtowing to her, which brought her immense satisfaction.

Vincent shook his head with a smile as he observed this.

At that moment, Stanley Field, M City's wealthiest man, approached respectfully. "Mr. Chesterton, I've come to wish our little princess a happy birthday!"

Vincent nodded and said, "Let's go inside!"

After Vincent left, in a dark corner outside the hotel, a pair of icy eyes remained hidden.

According to his investigation, the man in white discovered that Maxwell had been hired by the Armand family to deal with the Joseph family in M City. Therefore, the main culprit behind Maxwell's murder was none other than them. He also learned that the rapid rise of the Joseph family in M City was entirely due to Vincent, their former homeless son-in-law. Therefore, he was absolutely certain that Vincent was the one who killed Maxwell.

Watching Vincent walking away, the man in white muttered coldly, "For killing a member of the Dark Shadow, tonight, I will turn your birthday party into a funeral!"

Inside the restaurant, celebrities who had come were competing to present their birthday gifts, including rare dolls, diamond necklaces from European royalty, custom-made luxurious princess gowns and so on.

Everyone present was a high-society figure in M City, and their gifts were of considerable value.

Vincent smiled and addressed everyone, "Thank you all for coming to my daughter's birthday party. Now, I announce, let the birthday party begin!" As he finished speaking, a six-tiered cake was wheeled in. Made by a renowned pastry chef, the top of the cake bore six lit candles, symbolizing Hope turning six today.

Suddenly, all the lights in the room dimmed, leaving only the faint glow of the candles.

Vincent smiled at Hope and said, "Hope, make a wish."

Hope nodded, closed her eyes, and clasped her hands together to make her wish.

At that moment, a flash of silver streaked toward Hope. It was a dagger shimmering with silver light, aimed straight at her throat.

If it hit, it would mean certain death.