I am the King

Chapter 17

Facing the despairing expressions of the Joseph family members, Vincent didn't spare them a second glance. He held Emma's hand and approached Una and Franklin. "Sorry I'm late!"

"Um..." Faced with Vincent's overwhelming presence, Una struggled to find the right words. The sight of the army behind him made her incredibly uneasy. "Vincent, I apologize. I realize now that I may have been unfair to you in the past..." Even the members of the Joseph family were subdued in Vincent's presence, prompting Una to finally admit defeat.

Vincent smiled. "I will always be Emma's husband."

Upon hearing this, Una felt a sigh of relief in her heart.

But Franklin couldn't utter a word. Vincent had always been in his impression as a worthless man, but now, Vincent had completely overturned his imagination.

Vincent didn't say much and instead went to the Barton family’s members.

Confronted by Vincent's piercing stare, Hunter quivered slightly. "Vincent, I..." He didn't finish his sentence before abruptly bending down deeply. "Vincent, it was all our fault before. Please forgive the Barton family."

At this moment, Hunter was filled with regret. ‘If I had been nicer to Emma's family. Maybe things would be completely different now...’

Seeing Hunter bow before him, Vincent remained expressionless.

Una and Emma felt somewhat complicated.

Vincent didn't speak, but his gaze shifted to Kim, who couldn't bear the immense pressure and collapsed to the ground.

As Vincent's gaze swept over them, Nathan, Miranda, all collapsed to the ground! At this moment, the Barton family members trembled before Vincent, like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

But Vincent didn't utter a word. He just stood there quietly.

The Bartons trembled, beads of sweat constantly trickling down their foreheads. Nathan and Miranda, in particular, had previously ridiculed Vincent and Emma. Now, confronted with this version of Vincent, they dreaded facing a fate similar to that of the Joseph family.

"Apologize to Emma and her parents." After a long time, Vincent spoke indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Hunter looked at Una and Franklin. "Emma, it's all my fault before, I'm sorry, please don't blame the entire Barton family."

Confronted with her father's apology, Una felt conflicted. Throughout the years, she had endured disdain within the Barton family, with her father Hunter showing little concern for her. Now, in the face of Vincent's ultimatum, her family apologized, yet Una couldn't shake the feeling that it was insincere.

Franklin let out a soft sigh, feeling extremely complicated. As Una's husband, he had always been looked down upon by the Barton family members. He had long since become accustomed to it. Whether in the Joseph family or the Barton family, he was always the most unwelcome person.

"I apologize to all of you," Kim apologized to Emma's family.

"Dear cousin, it's all my fault, please forgive us," Miranda also nervously pleaded for forgiveness.

"We won't dare again, please spare us!" Nathan also apologized, following Miranda's lead.

Seeing this, Emma felt a mix of emotions. Just tens of minutes ago, these people were mocking and belittling her, acting superior. Now, they were bowing and pleading for her forgiveness.

Emma looked at Vincent. At this moment, Vincent in front of Emma was like a mist. ‘Who is he exactly? Why does he wield such great power? Making both the Joseph family and the Barton family kneel and apologize? But regardless of who Vincent is, in my heart, he will always be my husband!’

After the Barton family members apologized, Vincent spoke to Emma, Una, and Franklin. "Let's go inside!"

Then, Vincent and the others entered the banquet hall.

Stanley Field followed respectfully behind. Before leaving, he glanced at the kneeling Clement. "Your Joseph Group is about to go bankrupt."

Upon hearing this, the Joseph family members turned pale, and Clement suddenly felt short of breath, fainting to the ground. ‘All my decades of hard work gone in an instant!’

Stanley Field paid no attention to them as he approached the Barton family. They all avoided eye contact, fearing his scrutiny. Stanley gave them a brief look before focusing on Warner. "As the head of the Marion family, I'm disappointed that your son crossed King. I'll be terminating all business dealings with the Warner Group." With that, Stanley Field turned and walked into the banquet hall.

Warner immediately collapsed to the ground, crying uncontrollably. The Marion family was on the verge of ascending in M City, but now, everything has crumbled. And the one responsible for all of this is my own son.

With that thought, Warner became furious. He pointed at Nathan and yelled, "You bastard! It's all because of you that we Marion people have fallen to this state!" Then, Warner slapped Nathan hard across the face.

Nathan screamed in pain, spitting out a few teeth.

"Nathan, are you okay?" Miranda hurriedly approached, concerned.

Nathan lifted his head, glaring at Miranda viciously. "You slut! It's because of you that I've become like this. I'm canceling our engagement!"

"What?" Miranda's eyes widened in disbelief.

Seeing this, Hunter felt regretful.

Meanwhile, Vincent and his men entered the banquet hall, and all the guests watched them quietly. Everyone had witnessed the scene at the door just now: the Joseph family, the Barton family, and the Marion family, all suffering consecutive blows. At this moment, everyone was speculating about Vincent's true identity.

Emma was nervous, experiencing this for the first time. Vincent patted her shoulder and flashed a reassuring smile. 

It instantly eased her tension.

Una remained silent, her mouth closed in apprehension.

"My lord!" Stanley Field approached Vincent with great respect.

Vincent nodded, and then Stanley Field strode into the heart of the banquet hall, taking hold of the microphone to address the attendees. "The presence of a mysterious individual who has blessed M City has graced our banquet today."

All eyes turned to Vincent. Could this person be that mysterious figure?