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Chapter 1211: Chapter 1211: Son of the Left Minister
"Mr. King, I have something I’d like to discuss with you."
An hour after being beaten.
Dominic Pendleton sat on the large hotel bed, summoning his most reliable subordinate to drag away the bodies of the two bodyguards who were once arranged by Bright King to watch over him.
Having been in the business for years, he had his own loyal followers.
But due to Bright King’s informants, they had always remained in the shadows.
Today, they finally proved useful.
He held his phone, speaking with Bright King.
Dominic Pendleton had no choice.
If he didn’t cough up the money, he’d die.
If he did, he’d die all the same.
The Royal Court was a beast that devoured people without spitting out their bones!
Rather than being slaughtered helplessly, he might as well take a few with him.
Having seen a youngster jump from the nineteenth floor, he felt he could take a gamble.
What if he succeeded?
Even failing wouldn’t be a loss.
To die was to die; he’d fight with his last breath!
"Dominic Pendleton, what tricks are you playing now?" Over the phone, Bright King’s indifferent voice slowly transmitted: "The urgent matter now is to get the money quickly. This afternoon the boss called me to urge you, his tone was very dissatisfied. I can still cover for you for two days! After two days, you’re on your own."
"Mr. King, I have the money! Please rest assured, I can definitely get it! But..." Dominic Pendleton hesitated before continuing, "I’ve been with you for years, let’s not beat around the bush. We all know that the Royal Court is relocating, a silent consensus. I want to follow the Royal Court, and I hope you can approve."
He needed to deceive Bright King and definitely had to gain his trust.
"Heh, you think quite far ahead." Bright King chuckled softly, "I’m considering that matter."
"Tonight, I’d like to treat you to dinner, and we can discuss in detail. These past years, I’ve saved some private funds and acquired some rare treasures, please have a look, Mr. King," said Dominic Pendleton sycophantically.
"That’s interesting. What time tonight?"
Bright King was somewhat tempted.
He knew Dominic Pendleton wasn’t poor in colluding money these last few years, otherwise, he wouldn’t be pressing him.
"Five o’clock! At Jade Mansion Hotel! Emperor Hall!" Dominic Pendleton said somewhat excitedly, "I’ll be waiting for you here."
After finishing this, he picked up the paper on the table and glanced at the mobile number.
He steeled his heart.
There was no turning back.
"Hello."
After the number connected, Julius Reed asked indifferently, "Is it done?"
"Five o’clock! Jade Mansion!"
Dominic Pendleton gritted his teeth, "Bright King is highly honored at the Royal Court, and usually has four bodyguards with him, all very formidable. Be careful, if things get exposed, we both die!"
"Don’t worry about four, even if it were forty thousand, I’d still kill him!"
Julius Reed said casually and then hung up the phone.
"I hope you’re not bluffing!"
Dominic Pendleton looked at his phone, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
A slight misstep could lead to utter destruction!
"Ah!"
He sighed, stood up, and got dressed.
...
Jade Mansion was the most famous restaurant in Star City.
Owned by the Donovan family!
Even in the eyes of the whole continent, Jade Mansion had a significant reputation!
With its luxurious architecture and top-notch chefs, coupled with the Donovan family’s promotion, Jade Mansion was always packed.
At this moment.
Four-thirty in the afternoon.
Dominic Pendleton sat in the Emperor Hall booth, watching the few men behind him, and gritted his teeth: "Once things go sideways, you launch the darts! No matter who you kill, I’ll reward you handsomely!"
These men were his most reliable followers, usually hidden in the shadows.
He couldn’t leave his life and fortune in the hands of strangers.
Should the young man fail, Dominic still wanted to put up a fight, hoping for a break or total destruction.
At least the men he had were skilled, still capable of fighting.
"Has he arrived?"
Dominic Pendleton glanced at his watch, it was about time.
"Not yet!"
The man standing by the window responded.
"Let’s hope everything goes smoothly!"
Dominic Pendleton clasped his hands together and silently prayed.
Swoosh!
The door was pushed open.
"Who!"
Dominic Pendleton was startled.
But when he saw that it was Julius Reed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"You showing up now would make Bright King suspicious," Dominic Pendleton spoke out.
By now, he was on tenterhooks, like a frightened bird.
The entire Star City was under Neolle Leocadia’s control.
They were actually planning to kill one of Neolle Leocadia’s most important figures on Neolle Leocadia’s territory!
It was an extremely provocative statement, to say the least.
It was like kicking a tiger in the butt.
And with high heels, no less.
"By the time he becomes suspicious, it will be too late." Julius Reed pulled out a chair and quietly sat down.
"Here he comes!"
Just then, a man by the window shouted, "Bright King is coming this way with eight bodyguards."
"Eight!"
Thump!
Dominic Pendleton suddenly sat down on the chair.
He had only five people behind him at most.
If it really came to a fight, there was no chance of winning.
"That cunning fox, Bright King, has become suspicious! Eight experts, I’m doomed..." Touching his bandaged head, Dominic Pendleton’s face was ashen.
His limbs were trembling.
"Only eight."
Julius Reed picked up a teacup and leisurely poured himself some tea.
His face remained impassive.
"Hopefully, you’re not bluffing..." Dominic Pendleton silently prayed to himself, but he couldn’t control his panic.
Creak.
The door was pushed open.
A young man in a black trench coat entered the Emperor Hall, surrounded by eight bodyguards.
"Mr. King!"
Dominic Pendleton hurriedly stood up and walked over, bowing deeply, "You’ve arrived."
"Hmm."
Bright King took off his leather gloves and threw them on the table.
Just as he was about to sit down, his gaze landed on Julius Reed.
"What is this..."
He looked toward Dominic Pendleton and narrowed his eyes, asking, "Your friend? Or a bodyguard?"
"I..."
Dominic Pendleton was at a loss for words.
He didn’t even know who the other person was, so what introduction could he give?
"I am here to kill you."
Julius Reed lifted his head and spoke with a smile.
Thump!
As soon as he finished speaking, Dominic Pendleton collapsed to the floor.
Done for!
Sure enough!
When Julius Reed had finished his sentence, the eight bodyguards simultaneously pulled out hidden weapons, aiming at Julius Reed.
"Kill me?"
Bright King was initially stunned, then pointed at himself and laughed, asking, "Are you sure you want to kill me? Do you know who I am?"
What a joke!
He was the son of the Left Minister of The North Sea!
He controlled the royal coffers!
Aside from the king and the Second Minister, along with a few generals, he was the most influential in The North Sea.
And now, someone wanted to kill him in Star City?
Among the eight behind Bright King, three were Grandmasters!
"I kill without asking who the other person is," Julius Reed turned slightly and said indifferently, "I don’t care about your identity. In my presence, that’s not an identity, at most it’s an identity card."
Discussing identity in front of the Sovereign of the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance?
Like comparing the sun to a light bulb.
"Good!"
Bright King clapped his hands and nodded with a smile, "You’re the first to talk to me like that. Dominic Pendleton, you’re quite something!"
"I..."
Dominic Pendleton knelt on the ground, trembling.
"Capture the assassin, protect Mr. King!"
He shouted loudly!
Five loyal men immediately raised their guns, aiming at Julius Reed.
In this situation, only by taking down the young man in front of him could he possibly save his own life!
"No worries, after I handle this ignorant fool, we’ll have a good talk about the money."
Bright King paid no attention to Dominic Pendleton, but instead sat down coldly on the chair and casually waved his hand, "Break his legs first, let him kneel before this young master."
