Category: Harvey York’s Rise to Power

Chapter 4831

Chapter 4831

“Fine!” Amora Foster exclaimed.

“Since you’re this disrespectful….

“Since you don’t know what’s best for yourself…

“I should just tell you the consequences for disobeying me.

Amora seemed nonchalant with a stern gaze.

“First, you won’t get any new loans for the debts the ninth branch owes. You’d have to find 7.3 million dollars on your own.

“Second, this contract will be given to Elodie Jean instead.

“You, of all people, should know who she is.

“She’s the sister of the family’s original successor, Lucas Jean.

“She didn’t have the chance to take over everything since she was studying abroad…

“But the contract alone will facilitate her strong comeback, and that’ll be enough for you to start panicking.

“You should know what Elodie will do to you once you lose your position as the head of the ninth branch…

Then, Amora tapped her fingers on the contract.

“Life or death will many times depend on a single decision…

“I think between a live-in son-in-law’s pride and your survival, you should know exactly how to choose.

“I’m sure you’ll make the right decision!”

Amora let out a cold chuckle as if she had Mandy Zimmer under control.

Mandy frowned. She knew she would meet a horrible end if Elodie were to get the contract.

Not just her, but her entire family would probably join her as well.

Her situation was dire.

The business partners around her looked at each other before speaking in unison.

“You can’t just let go of that money for the sake of pride, CEO Zimmer!”

“Yeah! You barely managed to earn three million dollars after talking business with all of us for so long! What will you do if you miss out on such an opportunity!”

“Right! Besides, we wouldn’t dare do business with you again if you actually declined the Foster family’s offer…”

Mandy’s expression instantly worsened after hearing those words.

Naturally, she knew exactly what would happen if she lost all of her business partners.

The ninth branch would be on the brink of collapse.

She would not even get the chance to find more help.

Amora could not be bothered to say anything at this moment.

She showed a righteous look when she glared at Mandy. In her mind, Mandy’s choice was as clear as day.

She was already waiting for Mandy to make the call.

She was also planning to make Harvey York pay for his arrogance as soon as he was done treating her father!

Mandy took a deep breath. Her expression did not change, but her heart was determined.

She showed a stern look when she finally spoke up.

“I’m moved, Ms. Amora. I really want the opportunity to work with you as well…

“But I’m sorry, I still have to decline.”

“Heh!”

Amora coldly chuckled, with rage written all over her face.

“You’ll die for this, you ignorant bitch!” she exclaimed, pointing at Mandy’s face.

Chapter 4830

Chapter 4830

Amora Foster showed a proud smug with her arms crossed.

Naturally, she had already looked into Mandy Zimmer’s situation beforehand.

Not only did she know of Mandy and Harvey York’s relationship, she understood the things that Mandy had to deal with at the moment.

The Foster family showed the utmost sincerity. They had given Mandy a deal that she could never hope to decline.

Amora knew that no matter how conceited Mandy was, she would have no choice but to give in.

Not just Mandy, even the people around her had their eyes lit up. They were breathing heavily while showing utterly shocked expressions after hearing those words.

Safe to say that the Foster family had quite an extraordinary approach to dealing with problems!

Any ordinary person could establish a first-rate family from scratch with that contract.

“That’s impressive…”

Mandy was hesitating when she looked at the contract.

She knew that judging from the ninth branch, the contact would be able to change its destiny.

Nobody else could move her from her position for the rest of her life either.

But after pondering the situation for a long while, Mandy did not even touch the contract. She took a deep breath before finally speaking.

“I have to admit, this is a tempting deal. I do really want it…

“This might be the final straw to save the ninth branch.

“With the contract and the Foster family’s support, I might be able to fight for the throne against the descendants of the Jean family, let alone solidify my position…”

Amora felt prideful.

“So, you do know what’s in front of you!

“After all, the Jean family is at the bottom of the top ten families!

“The Foster family is different!

“If you don’t take the opportunity, you won’t get another chance!”

Mandy showed a pitiful expression.

“You’re right about that…

She let out a bitter chuckle.

“I know better than you just how valuable the contract is, Ms. Amora. Then again, I understand that Harvey’s more important than this!

“I can’t just tell Harvey to put down his pride and lick the Foster family’s boots for my own sake!

“I’m sorry, but I have to decline!”

Mandy raised her chest.

Everyone could tell she was flustered and needed time to calm down.

“How dare you, Mandy?!” exclaimed Charlize coldly.

“It’s already bad enough that you don’t respect the lady!

“But have you also considered the consequences of your decision?!

“Even if you have nine lives, going against the family will…”

Amora raised her hand, signaling Charlize to stop talking.

She let out a sigh before coldly glaring at Mandy.

“Are you sure, Mandy?

“Are you really going to decline?

“This is a good chance for you to get acquainted with Brayan Foster himself.

“You understand what this means, don’t you?”

Mandy sighed helplessly.

“Of course, Ms. Amora…

“But I just can’t accept your condition.

“I can’t help you with your request either.”

Chapter 4829

Chapter 4829

It was clear that Mandy Zimmer’s business partners knew just how terrifyingly powerful the Foster family was.

They would not dare stand against Brayan Foster himself.

More importantly, they would be doing a favor nonetheless if they convinced Mandy to help.

Under such circumstances, everyone could benefit more if they clung to the Foster family.

“I have to say, Mandy. You don’t know what’s good for you, but your business partners sure do.

“They know connecting with the Foster family is a rare opportunity.

“Let’s cut to the chase already. Tell me, are you going to make the call?” exclaimed Amora coldly.

Mandy helplessly shook her head.

“It’s not that I don’t want to. I simply can’t…”

“Enough!

Amora slammed the table, glaring coldly.

“Tell me what you want me to do!

“Whatever it is, the family will oblige if you name your price!”

Mandy felt speechless after seeing Amora’s high and mighty attitude.

“If I can help, I wouldn’t need you to do anything. For the sake of our relationship, I wouldn’t ask for anything…

“But I really don’t have the authority to do that….

“All I can do is to provide you the address of the Fortune Hall.”

Snap!

Amora snapped her fingers without wasting any more time.

Charlize, who had been standing behind Amora, slammed a contract on the table.

Then, Amora curiously glanced at the contract.

“The contract belongs to the family, Mandy!

“The money isn’t much. It’s only seventy million dollars, but the money might double in the near future!

“Signing the contract would mean you have the right to work with us in the city!

“Nobody else in your family has that right!

“You’d be swimming in benefits if you sign it!

“And once you do, the ninth branch will rise in less than a year!

“After all, you and I both know that the higher-ups of your family only see you as an outsider. You’d be lucky enough even to rise to power!

“You got banished to Golden Sands, and now you’re tasked to take on a heavy debt!

“If you can’t find a way to deal with it soon, you might not stay as the head of the branch for long!

“What else do you have after losing that?

“Even if you can afford to lose it, what about your parents?

“You should know the top-rated families will only fall back if they are unprogressive.

“You have no choice but to die without that position of yours “Do you want to keep surviving? Make the choice, Mandy!”

Chapter 4828

Chapter 4828

“I came here for one reason only.

“I’m asking you to ask your ex-husband to help my father deal with his problem.

Even when Amora Foster asked for help, she could not help but act high and mighty.

“I came because we can’t afford to lose another second.

“Call that b*stard right now, and I’ll leave immediately.

“I’ll treat everyone here to the meal as well.”

The attitude was nothing short of arrogant and pompous.

That said, Mandy Zimmer’s business partners all kept silent.

They would not dare to stand up for her at all.

Even the people interested in Mandy knew this was not the time to save the damsel in distress.

Speaking for Mandy at this moment would mean offending the Foster family. Only people with a death wish would do such a thing.

Everyone looked at Mandy without saying a word.

Mandy did not expect that Amora would waltz in here just for that matter.

But she figured that Harvey York’s words before he left the Ostrane Five must have come through.

Amora probably could not reach Harvey either.

That was why she came for her instead.

Without a second thought, she heaved a sigh.

“I need to make something clear. I respect Mr. Brayan Foster very much. I wish for nothing but his long life and great success…”

“Then what are you waiting for?! Make the call!

“Right now! This instant!”

Mandy shook her head.

“I can’t do that.

“I was the one who brought Harvey to the Ostrane Five. He’s also my ex-husband…

“But you, of all people, should remember what he said to you.

“You’d need to kneel for three whole days for him to help.

“I know him all too well. We’d been married for so long now “There are some things that he just wouldn’t budge for!

“If you want his help, you can only do as he says.

“Other than that, nobody can force him to do otherwise.

“Not even me.

“I can’t help you.”

“Do you want the Foster family to kneel in front of a con man?

Amora was filled with disdain.

“Who do you think you are?!

“How dare you act this arrogant just because I’ve given you my respect?!

“Are you kidding me?!”

The fierce men behind Amora were getting furious. Some of them cracked their necks and stepped forward, prepared to take action if the conversation were to go awry.

Mandy’s business partners looked at each other before someone finally spoke.

“You should just give her a chance, CEO Zimmer. Call your ex -husband in her stead.”

“Right! Just go on your own if that doesn’t work! We can just gather here tomorrow!”

“Do it for us! We’ll sign the contract if you do!”

Chapter 4827

Chapter 4827

While Harvey York was casually dealing with his problems.

On the other side of Golden Sands, inside an extremely elegant-looking private club.

Amora Foster rushed past a group of fierce men in suits.

Even the club owner instinctively stepped aside after seeing the woman’s face.

Amora entered a room with a ‘do not disturb’ sign up.

With the wave of her hand, a fierce-looking man walked up before kicking the door down.

A small cocktail party was being held. Mandy Zimmer was the one who organized it.

The people around her were business partners. Everyone was talking about the possibility of them working together.

Amora and the others barging in made the entire place turn silent instantly.

Mandy raised her head with confusion before frowning at the people in front of her.

“Do you need something, Ms. Amora?”

“Do you think you’re a hotshot just because I call you CEO?

“You’re impressive now, aren’t you?

Amora crossed her hands while arrogantly pointing at Mandy with her nose.

“I sent people to get you to the Ostrane Five already…

“And yet, what happened?

“You declined my kindness just because you’re having a gathering with these nobodies?

“Do you want to die or something?”

Obviously, Amora was filled with rage toward Mandy.

She was the lady of the Foster family. She would be pampered wherever she went, after all.

Even the people from the top ten families would do things her way since they knew just how she would act.

And yet, the abandoned member of the Jean family was showing off right in front of her!

This was truly unforgivable!

That said, Amora had no choice but to swallow her anger after thinking of her limp father sitting in his wheelchair.

She would have broken both of Mandy’s arms before talking if that was not the case.

After all, she was Harvey’s ex-wife.

Based on Amora’s information, Harvey had only listened to nobody but Mandy.

If Amora wanted Harvey to save someone, she would naturally have to go through Mandy first.

“It wasn’t that I didn’t want to see you, Ms. Amora. I spent a great deal to host the gathering.

“Everyone here came here out of their spare time. They’re giving a lot of respect to me.

“Under such circumstances, I can’t just let them down either.

Mandy was repressing some of her anger when she stood up.

“I declined exactly because of this.

“I’ll apologize to you at the Ostrane Five later.

“If there’s nothing else for now, can you please leave?”

Mandy’s words were respectful, but she had no intention of complying with Amora either.

The reaction and attitude made Amora frown. After all, she had been fed on a silver platter her entire life.

After sizing up Mandy for a moment, she coldly chuckled.

“Fine! I’ll make it brief then!”

Chapter 4826

Chapter 4826

Shuji Kubota was utterly enraged.

As an expert of the Abito Way, he would be pampered wherever he went.

Even the other experts of the underworld would treat him with the fear and respect of a hero!

Ordinary people were no different. In the hearts of the Islanders, an expert like him had an immense reputation.

He would be able to do whatever he pleased….

Even if he were interested in the women he saw, the family would even send them right to his doorstep with gratitude.

Harvey’s arrogant words and attitude were not just a challenge. It was utter humiliation.

He slowly raised his sword before pointing it toward Harvey’s nose with a cold smile.

“Since you’re just an ordinary person, I only planned to break your limbs and send you to Young Master Nameless…

“But if you’re going to show off that much, I’ll have no choice but to kill you!”

Shuji quickly pounced at Harvey when he swung his sword with an afterimage trailing beside it.

What a quick, ruthless, and deadly attack!

This was the Abito Way’s killer move, the Swallow Raze!

Not only was it extremely fast, it was also a powerful strike!

Aliya Patel and the others were filled with despair. The attack was just too strong, after all!

Only Leona Foley remained calm. She was worried for Harvey’s safety, but she knew a man like him would not pretend to be someone he was not.

The gentleman showed a wretched smile after seeing the sight.

He opened his eyes wide, hoping to see Harvey being cut in half.

The moment Shuji’s blade was just about to hit Harvey…

He finally moved.

He swung the back of his palm without doing anything much.

Everyone thought they were hallucinating.

In their eyes, Harvey’s palm was infinitely expanding.

Shuji’s terrifying strike was just a joke to Harvey.

In front of Harvey’s slap, everything was destined to crumble.

Aliya and the others were shocked.

Shuji’s disdain and rage disappeared in an instant.

The gentleman instantly trembled. An unspeakable sense of fear came to his mind, making him completely limp.

Slap!

The sound was crisp and clear.

The entire place froze.

Shuji’s swordsmanship crumbled at this very moment.

His body was instantly sent flying before he crashed right into a fake mountain.

Bam!

The mountain shattered into pieces.

Shuji coughed out blood before he helplessly lay on the ground, paralyzed.

He was defeated!

He could not even take a single slap!

His eyes were filled with despair.

He felt resentment and fear simultaneously. Even if he were to survive the encounter, he would have no choice but to live the rest of his life in the shadows of the slap.

Aliya and the others did not even know what to feel after seeing the sight.

‘One slap?! That’s it?!’

Harvey completely ignored Shuji before returning to his seat and picking up his teacup with a faint smile.

“Just the right temperature…”

Chapter 4825

Chapter 4825

Harvey York nodded casually.

“Are you kidding me?

“We all know that the person who did it was from the Yorks of Hong Kong!

“More importantly, those people even ambushed us in the middle of the night!

“They also gathered all of their elites for that!

“The Yorks of Hong Kong paid a great price for that, and now you’re using it to show off!

“Who are you trying to scare, kid?

“Do you think I’m that gullible?”

Shuji Kubota showed disdain on his face. He clearly did not believe one word that Harvey claimed.

At the same time, he turned toward Harvey before releasing all of his aura, planning to scare him.

It would be best if he kneeled and begged out of horror at the sight.

Aliya Patel and the others were shivering in fear, as if they were about to feel the storm’s wrath.

If it were not for their sliver of pride holding them up, they would have slammed their knees on the ground by now.

“I’ll make you believe me if you don’t.

Harvey hooked his finger in front of Shuji.

“I’ll admit defeat if I can’t beat you with a single slap.”

The air froze immediately.

Compared to Shuji’s aura, Harvey’s words were filled with utter dominance.

If it were anyone, Harvey would have been the king of showing off.

“Are you insane?!

Aliya was in disbelief.

“Now’s not the time to show off!

“Can you wake up?!

“If you die here, our sacrifice would have no meaning!”

The other disciples were showing bitter expressions as well.

“Just go already!”

“You’re no match for Shuji!”

“You still have time!”

“We’ll buy you time!”

“Don’t make our decision in vain!”

Harvey completely ignored those people. He calmly threw his cup aside after finishing the tea.

“Hurry up. Don’t waste my time.

“I can still make more tea out of this.

“How are you going to compensate if you waste my tea like that?”

“You…

Aliya was utterly speechless after seeing Harvey so arrogant.

She did not want to see or hear anything anymore.

After all, it was her first time seeing such a person.

‘Why would he still pretend when he’s about to die?!

‘He’s risking his life here!

‘After all, a geomancy expert wouldn’t know a thing about fighting even with all the weird knowledge!

‘He has no right to be challenging the Islanders right now!

‘None!’

“Stop wasting time already.

Harvey glanced at Leona Foley, who brought in some more tea, before calmly glancing at Shuji again.

“The tea will go bad if you keep stalling.

“Do you understand me? You’re nothing compared to the tea.”

Aliya and the others chuckled.

‘Does he even believe his own lies now?’

‘He’ll totally embarrass himself soon enough!’

‘More importantly, he’s putting the entire country to shame!’

‘This is just too much…

Chapter 4824

Chapter 4824

Aliya Patel mustered the last of her strength before pouncing toward Shuji Kubota, planning to buy Harvey York some more time.

Then again, it was probably for nothing.

Shuji disdainfully swung the blunt part of his sword at Aliya, instantly sending her flying.

Pfft!

Aliya twirled in the air before she slammed onto the ground.

Blood spurted out of her mouth once again.

She had no more strength even to get back up anymore. Her entire body was twitching like a dying dog.

“You’re buying him time?!

Shuji coldly glared at Aliya.

“Even a single dog won’t get away from me!”

The disciples were filled with despair.

They did not expect Aliya to be able to do anything in the situation.

‘Is Shuji really so that strong?!’

‘Is a King of Arms basically invincible?!’

The group of so-called top talents was in dismay.

They did not realize that their martial arts were no match against the Islanders.

They felt their beliefs crumbling as they stood.

‘The Islanders are too strong!’

“What are you standing there for?!

“I’m laying my life down for you!

“You should’ve told me if you didn’t care about your own survival!

“I would’ve left you alone!

“If you want to die, then go die!”

Aliya furiously screamed with a bitter look when she saw Harvey still standing there.

After all, his death would mean that she had failed her mission.

Harvey completely ignored Aliya when he put his pen down and walked out while sipping his tea.

“It’s been a while since I’ve taken action…” said Harvey with a faint smile.

“Did you people forget what my name meant?

“It wasn’t enough that I completely disrespected you people in Mordu, Hong Kong, and Las Vegas? I also destroyed one of the Schools of Martial Arts…

“And yet you people decided to challenge me again?

Harvey let out a chuckle.

“Shuji, right? Kneel, and I won’t kill you.”

After seeing Harvey’s smug look when he walked toward Shuji, Aliya immediately burst out angrily.

“What are you thinking?!

“Are you insane?!

“You can’t afford to go against someone like Shuji!

“So many of us can’t even defeat him, let alone you!

“Do you have a death wish or something?!

“Get out of here already! You’ll die!”

The disciples were burning with anger.

They probably would not have come over if they knew Harvey was such a show-off.

After all, Shuji was an expert who perfected the Abito Way’s killer move, Swallow Raze.

Someone like Harvey would not have the strength to counter that!

What a joke!

“What did you say?

“You were the person who destroyed the Shinkage Way?”

Shuji’s pupils shrunk with confusion.

Chapter 4823

Chapter 4823

“Idiot!

Shuji Kubota was filled with disdain.

Naturally, a cornered beast like Aliya Patel was nothing but a joke to him.

‘She believes that she can change the world with rage and courage…

‘How naive!

‘What a joke!

Shuji stood still when he swung his sword forward.

“Swallow Raze!

“It’s the Abito Way’s killer move!”

The gentleman on the ground was excited. He probably would not be that exhilarated even if his father was reborn somehow.

Clang!

The sword quickly slashed Aliya’s dagger.

The exquisite steel instantly shattered into pieces.

Along with the shimmering light, the sword flew toward Aliya.

She was showing a horrible look. Even if she was resentful, she had no choice but to stumble back.

Pffft!

Despite Aliya’s strength, she could not outrun Shuji’s blade.

The moment she stepped back, the skin of her throat tore instantly, revealing a bright red scar.

She was mere inches away from her windpipe being cut in half and her arteries gushing out blood.

Even so, her throat was still covered in bright red blood.

Aliya covered her throat with utter fear on her face.

After all, only a person who had seen Death would cherish life that much more.

“Lucky.

“Then again, luck alone wouldn’t keep you alive for long.

Shuji mockingly looked at the sight.

‘How ignorant does a person have to be to show off despite such a lack of skill?’

He could not be bothered to draw his sword anymore.

He believed that Aliya had no right for him to do such a thing.

He took a step forward before kicking her face down.

The kick was not as fearsome as his sword, but still extremely fierce.

Aliya was utterly feeble. She did not even have the strength to dodge the attack. She instinctively crossed her arms, hoping to guard herself from the blow.

Pfft!

Her body instantly trembled after taking the hit before blood spurted right out of her mouth.

She stumbled a few steps back when she leaned on one of the fake mountains. Her whole body was numb, thinking her bones were on the verge of shattering.

She was filled with fear and pleading in her eyes when she gazed at Shuji.

She knew she would die in a matter of moments if Shuji really wanted her to.

She felt nothing but a sense of coldness in her heart.

She came all the way here thinking she was about to make a strong comeback and fight against the city’s enemies.

But she did not expect she would die this way!

She could not even complete the mission that her lady gave her! This was just embarrassing to her!

She let out a chuckle, determined to make a sacrifice.

She took a deep breath before revealing her hidden thorn with a stern gaze.

“For the sake of M’lady, leave before I change my mind, you b*stard!

“I’ll buy you a few minutes!”

Chapter 4822

Chapter 4822

“Fool!

“You can’t even take a single hit!”

Shuji Kubota calmly spoke. Not only was he completely disrespecting Aliya Patel, but he was also ridiculing the people of the entire country.

At the same time, his face was revealed to everyone.

He was not as tall. He was only five-foot-six…

But a cold aura could be felt exuding from his body. If it were not for his comical small mustache, he would seem like an expert martial artist.

Not only was he confident, but he was also utterly conceited.

He would never show up if the gentleman and the others did not fail.

Harvey York raised his head to look at Shuji after he was done writing.

The man did seem quite fierce, but it was a shame that Harvey could not care less.

Even the sword saint of the Miyamoto family was slapped aside by him back then.

Shuji would most likely be met with the same fate.

“Go! Go together!”

The disciples of Heaven’s Gate were furious after seeing Aliya’s horrible state.

After all, they were here to show their strength and worth.

They could not just surrender that easily.

The dozen so-called experts rushed forward with fierce roars.

But even before they could get any closer, Shuji casually waved his sword, forming a wave of sharp air with a derisive glare.

Psssh!

The experts trembled when they felt pain in their hands.

Faint red lines could be seen on their wrists when they dropped the weapons to the ground.

The sight was enough to stun the experts.

In their minds, only a peak King of Arms could do such a thing.

Ordinary people would not even come close.

They stepped back with fear showing on their faces. Some even fell sitting on the ground, trembling without regard for their pride.

“The Heaven’s Gate?

“Experts of the Patel family?

Shuji smiled faintly before spitting in front of Aliya.

“Trash!

“Lick this clean, and I’ll let you live.”

He was not just challenging Aliya at this point. He was completely humiliating her!

It was clear that he came to avenge his junior, but he did not want to kill…

He wanted to torture people’s hearts!

Not just Harvey, Kairi Patel, and Golden Sands…

He wanted the entire country to grovel!

He wanted everyone to know just what would happen to people who went against the Abito Way!

Aliya showed utter rage and horror. Her eyes kept twitching when she saw the spit on the ground.

As an expert fed on a silver platter her entire life, she had been constantly pampered wherever she went! This was just unacceptable!

“You b*stard!

“I’ll kill you!

“I’ll kill you right now!

“I’ll rip you to shreds!

“You’ll regret saying those words!”

Aliya was infuriated after being barely able to stand.

She swung her hand, revealing a small dagger before she flashed forward.

She planned to close the distance immediately.