Chapter 1041: Tragic Accident
She was covered in blood, with multiple fractures in her limbs, a violent impact on her abdomen had ruptured her amniotic sac, and fresh blood was oozing from her abdomen.
“Cecilia! Haley!”
Dustin called out twice, but neither of them responded; both were unconscious.
He didn’t dare to hesitate. He quickly got out of the car and, with a loud clang, pulled open the deformed car door to retrieve Cecilia and Haley.
Both of them were severely injured, so Dustin could only use his silver needles to stop the bleeding, use his true energy for healing, and ensure their survival before anything else.
“Sir Dustin!”
At this moment, several Kirin Gang disciples rushed over anxiously.
They were bodyguards arranged by Dustin to protect Natasha, and they had been discreetly guarding her.
Seeing the car accident, they immediately got out of the car.
“Quick! Get them to the hospital!”
After stabilizing the situation, Dustin quickly had Cecilia and Haley placed in the car, then directed the Kirin Gang disciples to take them to the hospital for treatment.
Afterward, he went to the other side of the car, opened the door, and carried the dazed Natasha out.
“Haley… how is Haley?” Natasha asked weakly.
“They’re both injured, but their lives aren’t in danger. Don’t worry,” Dustin comforted her as he treated her.
“As long as they’re okay,” Natasha sighed in relief.
“Sir Dustin, we’ve apprehended the driver; it was him!”
At this moment, two Kirin Gang disciples approached, escorting a bald-headed driver.
“Madam, Sir, I’m really sorry for what just happened. The brakes malfunctioned, and I lost control for a moment. I couldn’t help it,” the bald-headed driver explained, appearing innocent.
“The brakes malfunctioned?”
Hearing this, Natasha’s expression darkened as she raised her hand and delivered a resounding slap to his face, demanding, “If the brakes malfunctioned, why did you step on the gas? You clearly aimed for us just now!”
“Madam, don’t put it that way,” the bald-headed driver replied, patting his burning cheek. He spoke with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, “In a moment of crisis like that, mistakes can happen, and I took responsibility for it. Besides, I have insurance, and regardless of whether it’s a fatality or an injury, I’ll compensate accordingly.”
“Do you think it’s over just because you’re paying compensation?” Dustin’s face darkened.
“Is there another option?” the bald-headed driver shrugged, his face appearing indifferent. “I wasn’t drinking, I didn’t flee the scene, and I took responsibility voluntarily. According to the law, the worst-case scenario for me is paying compensation, and if that’s not enough, you can detain me for a few days.”
With that, he even smirked, as if to say, “What can you do to me?”
“I have only one question: who ordered you to do this? Tell me, and I’ll spare your life,” Dustin coldly declared.
Today’s car accident was obviously premeditated.
“Oh, ho… trying to intimidate me? You think I’m that easy to scare?” the bald-headed driver sneered, as if he wasn’t worried at all. “With so many people watching, can you do anything to me? Are you going to kill me right here?”
“You—!”
Natasha was so furious she wanted to strike.
However, she was grabbed by Dustin, who then took a step back. “Don’t argue with a dead man.”
“Ha ha ha… What a coward! You don’t even dare to strike; what use are you?” The bald-headed driver taunted, touching his burning face and speaking disdainfully. “Madam, with someone like him, you’re better off with me. At least, I can take care of you comfortably.”
As he finished speaking…
A car suddenly sped towards them, and with a loud “bang,” it crashed directly into the bald-headed driver.
The impact sent him flying more than ten meters before he landed heavily on the ground and died on the spot, unable to close his eyes in death.
At this moment, the car door opened.
Old Cornelius stepped out, grinning, and said to the bald-headed driver, “Sorry about that, brake failure, but I have insurance, so I’ll compensate accordingly.”
Chapter 1042: Family Matters
Late at night, in a ward at Riverbend Medical Center.
Dustin and Natasha sat quietly by the bedside, watching Haley, who was already asleep, feeling a sense of heartache for him.
After undergoing surgery, Haley’s broken bones had been mended, and all the necessary bandages were applied. The accumulated blood in his body had been drawn out by Dustin’s silver needles.
Although he was out of danger, the physical and emotional trauma from the car accident, especially for a five-year-old child, was still significant.
“Don’t worry; Haley will be fine,” Dustin reassured Natasha, holding her hand.
“What a bunch of beasts, not even sparing a child,” Natasha gritted her teeth, visibly angry.
“I will thoroughly investigate this matter. No matter who is behind it, I will not let it go!” Dustin’s expression was serious.
They say that misfortune doesn’t come singly, and the fact that both Natasha and Haley were injured had undoubtedly touched a nerve.
“Sister!”
“Daughter!”
At this moment, Natasha’s Dad Hector, and younger sister, Ruth, rushed in anxiously.
Seeing Natasha with bandages on her head, both of them looked nervous and immediately began inquiring about the situation.
“Dad, I’m fine; it’s just a scratch,” Natasha said with an artificial smile.
“It’s good that you’re okay; I was really scared when I heard about the accident just now. Fortunately, you’re all safe, which is the most important thing in such an unfortunate situation,” Hector sighed in relief.
“Sister, how could this happen out of the blue? You guys didn’t drink, did you?” Ruth asked cautiously.
“It wasn’t our fault; someone attacked us,” Natasha didn’t hide anything and briefly explained what had happened.
After hearing the story, Hector and Ruth both furrowed their brows. “Who would dare to be so audacious? Attacking people in broad daylight? Have they no respect for the law?”
“We are currently investigating, and I believe we will have results by tomorrow,” Dustin replied.
“Whoever it is, they will pay for this!” Hector said with a serious expression.
Normally, they might engage in political maneuvering, but when it came to the lives of their family and relatives, they had no tolerance for such behavior.
“Oh, you’re all here!”
Just as they were talking, a well-dressed, cheerful-looking young man strode in.
Behind him were two uniformed aides.
“Dylan? Why are you here?” Natasha raised her eyebrows, looking somewhat surprised.
“I heard you had a car accident, so I, as your cousin, naturally had to come and see,” Dylan said with a smile, looking Natasha up and down. “But judging by your appearance, it seems you weren’t injured much. That’s really something to celebrate!”
“Don’t bother with the pleasantries. Just say what you want to say,” Natasha couldn’t be bothered with the niceties.
Ever since their father was forced to step down, the two sides had become irreconcilable.
“I came here tonight for two reasons. Firstly, I wanted to check on your condition, and secondly, I wanted to talk to Third Uncle,” Dylan said.
“Do you have to trouble yourself? Just say it here,” Hector replied indifferently.
“That’s fine. Since we’re all family, I’ll be straightforward,” Dylan leaned back in his chair, smiling. “Our Harmon Family’s ancestors left behind a treasure map, right? According to tradition, the treasure map has always been kept by the family head. Now that you have taken over, Uncle Hector, should you hand over the treasure map?”
Chapter 1043: Confrontation
“Regarding this matter, I have already explained it to your father and your eldest uncle. The treasure map was stolen several years ago, and its whereabouts are unknown,” Hector said.
“Uncle, if you say it like this, it’s not fun at all,” Dylan said as he peeled a banana slowly. “The treasure map is so precious, you cherish it more than your own life. How could it have been stolen? Are you hiding it for yourself, planning to keep it all to yourself?”
“Are you suspecting me? Where’s the evidence?” Hector furrowed his brows slightly.
” Uncle, if you want to keep secrets from people, you should not do anything yourself. The truth is known to everyone,” Dylan took a bite of the banana and smiled slyly. “As a younger generation, I advise you to hand it over early. Otherwise, no one can guarantee that today’s events won’t happen again.”
At these words, the faces of several people changed, especially Natasha, who was furious.
“Are you threatening me?” Hector asked with a stern face.
“I dare not. I’m just giving you a friendly reminder,” Dylan said with a half-smile. “You’ve been in charge for many years, and you’ve offended many people. Without the protection of the Harmon Family, your future will definitely be difficult. I hope Third Uncle will consider it carefully. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t disturb you all any longer. Goodbye.”
With that, he patted his sleeve, got up, and walked out.
When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and said, “Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you some good news. Five days from now, Kate will officially hold her wedding with Tyler Grant. You are all welcome to attend the wedding banquet.”
With that, he left directly.
“Hmph! What a vile person, he’s disgusting!” Ruth spat at the door.
“I underestimated their ambitions. I didn’t expect them to disregard family ties for the sake of the treasure map,” Hector sighed lightly.
Dylan’s display of dominance today was truly impressive.
He appeared to be smiling, but his words were full of threats.
“In five days, the two families will officially unite in marriage. It seems that Kate is going to use this treasure map as her dowry,” Natasha frowned slightly.
The threat of death had already been issued, and if the treasure map wasn’t handed over, those from the Harmon Family would definitely take further actions.
“Brother-in-law Dustin, how do you see this matter?” Ruth suddenly turned back and asked.
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,” Dustin said coldly.
At his words, everyone fell silent.
Blood relatives who had been close in the past had now become enemies, and for a moment, they couldn’t adapt to the change.
Did they really have to turn against each other?
“Which one of you is related to Cecilia?”
At this moment, a nurse suddenly ran in.
“I am a relative. What happened?” Dustin immediately stood up.
“After the rescue, Cecilia is safe now. However, she lost her child,” the nurse said regretfully.
“What?!”
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone changed, especially Dustin, whose eyes instantly turned cold, and he exuded a murderous aura.
“Dylan! You really deserve to die!”
Chapter 1044: Tragedy Strikes
As Dustin and company arrived at the entrance of the operating room, they saw Cecilia, still unconscious, being wheeled out. Covered by a white sheet beside her was something horrifying: the lifeless body of a baby.
Dustin’s hands trembled as he lifted the white sheet, revealing the tiny corpse of a newborn baby.
In an instant, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth. He had promised Nelson that he would protect Cecilia and their child. Now, due to this car accident, not only were Cecilia and her daughter seriously injured and hospitalized, but their unborn child had also tragically perished. To him, this was a devastating blow.
Amidst his guilt and self-blame, anger surged within him. An indescribable rage consumed him.
“How could this happen? She was perfectly fine when she left. Why…?” Natasha’s face turned pale, and she could hardly believe it.
Carrying a baby in her womb for nine months, on the verge of giving birth, she couldn’t comprehend how this precious life had suddenly come to such a tragic end.
“I’m sorry, we did our best,” a doctor explained regretfully. “The baby lost vital signs during the car accident. It’s fortunate that we were able to save the mother.”
“My child… my child…” Cecilia had awakened at some point, and upon hearing the doctor’s words, tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes. However, due to her extreme weakness, she lacked the strength to cry properly. Her face was filled with pain and despair.
“Sister-in-law, I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault that you’ve been dragged into this,” Natasha held Cecilia’s hand, her eyes brimming with redness.
It was evident that this car accident was meant for her, and Cecilia and her daughter were innocent victims. She felt responsible for the child’s death.
“What about Haley… How is Haley?” Cecilia suddenly realized and grasped Natasha’s hand with renewed vigor, her anxiety intensifying.
“Haley is fine. She’s safe, and she’ll be discharged in a few days,” Natasha reassured her.
Hearing this, Cecilia finally breathed a sigh of relief. But when she thought about her unborn child, she couldn’t help but feel grief-stricken once more.
“Sister-in-law, I’m sorry. It’s my fault that you’re all suffering,” Natasha said bitterly.
This car accident was clearly intended for her, and Cecilia and her daughter were collateral damage. She felt responsible for the child’s death.
“Dylan!” Dustin’s fists clenched, and his hatred was palpable.
The actions of this despicable person had completely crossed Dustin’s bottom line.
“Dad, I will never let this matter rest,” Natasha’s face turned icy. “The Harmon Family is too tainted; it’s time to clean house!”
Previously, she had considered family bonds and didn’t want things to escalate to the point of infighting. However, the current situation made her realize that Dylan had lost his humanity. From the moment he orchestrated this car accident, he was after her life. Faced with such a beast, she couldn’t afford to be merciful.
“Sigh…” Hector sighed lightly and ultimately chose to remain silent.
He understood clearly that after this incident, both sides were completely estranged, with no hope of reconciliation.
The Harmon Family was about to undergo a transformation.
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The next morning, Harmon’s mansion was adorned with decorations, filled with an air of festivity.
Chapter 1045: The Surprise Guest
A red carpet stretched for hundreds of meters, leading from the entrance of the mansion to the reception hall. Today marked the official announcement of Trent Harmon’s position as the head of the Harmon Family, previously acknowledged within the family and now made public. Hence, the Harmon Family had invited a large number of guests to celebrate with a grand banquet.
Anyone who had a good relationship with the Harmon Family or sought to curry favor with them arrived to offer their congratulations. With the new family head, they would have to pledge allegiance once more.
In the meeting room, Trent Harmon, along with the core members of the Harmon Family, had gathered. However, compared to the past, the number of attendees was significantly smaller.
After these recent changes, nearly half of the core members had been suppressed or removed, and those present were mostly Trent Harmon’s trusted allies and followers.
“Big Brother, after today, you will be the well-known head of the Harmon Family. Congratulations!” Jacob Harmon clasped his fists and was the first to offer his congratulations.
“Our head is brilliant, courageous, and possesses great talent and strategic insight. He’s truly a remarkable leader for our Harmon Family!”
“Exactly! I believe that under the leadership of our head, the Harmon Family will undoubtedly prosper even more in the future!”
“Our head is mighty!”
The Harmon Family members exchanged words of praise, and Trent Harmon, buoyed by their flattery, was all smiles. He felt like he was floating on cloud nine.
He had never realized before that being the family head could make him feel so godlike and majestic. This feeling of ruling over everyone was truly wonderful.
“I can ascend to this position smoothly thanks to all of you. After this, I will reward everyone according to their merits, and I guarantee that no one will be treated unfairly!” Trent Harmon said with an air of grandeur.
“Congratulations to our new head!”
The people present were overjoyed, and they stood up and bowed.
“Uncle, today, after you take the position of the head, Kate will be marrying into the Grant family in a few days. It truly is a double blessing!” Dylan smiled and said.
“That’s right.”
Jacob Harmon nodded with a smile, “The Grant family is one of the top three influential families, and Tyler is an extraordinary talent. With such an outstanding son-in-law, Big Brother, you will soon be able to dominate the Millsburg with ease!”
“Speaking of which, I don’t understand why Uncle Hector is so foolish as to refuse a marriage alliance with the Grant family. Could it be just because Natasha doesn’t like it?” Dylan said with a hint of mockery. “If that’s the case, it’s truly absurd!”
“So, Big Brother, you are the most suitable person to be the family head. Brother Hector is too indecisive.” Jacob Harmon added with a hint of flattery.
“When it comes to Third Brother, I remember now.”
Trent Harmon knocked on the table and looked at Dylan. “Dylan, the task I assigned to you, how is it going?”
“Uncle Hector is stubborn, and it’s quite challenging to deal with him,” Dylan said, but then he changed his tone with a smirk. “However, I’ve found his weakness. I believe that within two days, he will willingly hand over the treasure map.”
“This item is crucial. We must obtain it before the wedding!” Trent Harmon reminded seriously.
The treasure map was supposed to be Natasha’s daughter’s dowry, and if they didn’t have it, they couldn’t justify the marriage to the Grant family.
“Yes, rest assured. I guarantee that everything will go smoothly!” Dylan expressed his confidence.
“Excellent. In that case, everything is perfect.” Trent Harmon nodded.
“Alright, Big Brother, it’s about time. Let’s go to the reception hall to greet the guests. A prominent figure will be arriving today, and I believe it will be a pleasant surprise for you,” Jacob Harmon said with a meaningful smile.
“Oh? Is that so? I look forward to it,” Trent Harmon responded with a grin, then led the group of people out of the meeting room.
However, as they stepped out of the door, a Harmon Family steward suddenly approached, holding a gift box in his hands.
“Head, there’s a guest outside who wanted me to personally deliver this gift to you,” the steward said, handing over the gift box with both hands.
“Oh? Is someone so eager to show their respect?” Trent Harmon chuckled, opened the gift box, and was horrified. He immediately threw the contents out.
“Thud!”
The gift box fell to the ground, and a bloody human head slowly rolled out.
Chapter 1046: Mysterious Gift
“What the hell! What is this?!”
When the severed head rolled out, everyone was startled, instinctively scattering in all directions. After seeing the situation clearly, their shock and bewilderment deepened.
Today was supposed to be a joyous occasion for Trent Harmon’s ascent to power, but this grotesque gift wasn’t just disrupting the event—it was a blatant provocation.
No, it wasn’t even just provocation; it was an outright challenge!
“Who? Who dares to be so audacious and send a severed head as a gift?” Trent Harmon was furious, his good mood instantly shattered.
“Ignorant fool! How can you be so careless in your duties?” Jacob Harmon was livid, and he slapped the steward’s face.
As the Harmon Family’s steward, the man hadn’t even checked the contents of the gift box before delivering it. What if it had contained a bomb?
“I… I thought it was just an ordinary guest. I didn’t expect it to be like this,” the steward stammered, trembling with fear.
He had assumed it was a gift from a guest trying to curry favor with the family head. He never imagined that it would contain a human head.
“What are you still standing there for? Go investigate immediately!” Jacob Harmon kicked the steward to the ground, and the man hurriedly scrambled away.
“Dad, I recognize that decapitated head. He was one of my man,” Dylan said, his face darkening.
Initially shocked by the severed head, Dylan had realized that he recognized it—this was his vice-commander!
“Your subordinate? What’s going on?” Jacob Harmon furrowed his brows.
“He helped me with something yesterday, and it seems he was targeted and retaliated against,” Dylan said with narrowed eyes.
The car accident had been orchestrated by this subordinate. However, overnight, the man had ended up dead.
Without a doubt, it was likely the work of Natasha’s wife, Natasha, taking revenge.
“So, today’s incident is directed at you?” Jacob Harmon quickly grasped the situation.
“It seems so, but there’s no need to worry,” Dylan said indifferently. “I will handle this matter thoroughly, and if anyone dares to cause trouble, they will be seeking their own death.”
“You know what you’re doing,” Jacob Harmon nodded. “Let’s not worry about it, Big Brother. Dylan will take care of it.”
Trent Harmon’s joyful mood had been soured, and he stepped away from the gruesome gift.
Meanwhile, inside the Harmon Family’s reception hall, Dustin found a quiet corner, sitting alone and sipping tea. The chilling aura emanating from him made the surrounding guests unconsciously keep their distance.
He remembered that the last time he visited the Harmon Family, he was a guest. Now, he was here for revenge.
A debt of blood must be paid in blood.
“Excuse me, handsome, can we sit here?” A clear and melodious female voice spoke up.
Dustin turned around and saw two women and a man standing behind him. The one who had spoken was a petite woman in a blue dress. To her left stood a woman in a red dress who was not only beautiful but also dressed in a fashionable manner, exuding an air of aristocracy. However, her demeanor appeared somewhat arrogant. On the right side of the man, although he was dressed in a designer suit, his appearance had a slightly mischievous look to it.
“Feel free,” Dustin replied.
Chapter 1047: Mysterious Guests
Dustin responded with a simple acknowledgment.
“Thank you,” the woman in blue politely replied, and then she and her two companions took their seats.
There was no other choice; this area had the most available seats, and Dustin’s unassuming attire made him seem more approachable. Interacting with him should be relatively stress-free.
“Hey, handsome, I’m called Zara Lynn, and this is Elias Cooper. This is Collin Quinn. May I ask for your name?” The woman in blue introduced herself and then inquired, her personality appearing lively.
“We are strangers who happened to meet. No need to exchange names,” Dustin replied coldly.
He was here to kill, not to make friends.
“Um…”
Zara Lynn’s smile froze, and she seemed rather embarrassed.
“Hey! Why are you acting all high and mighty?” Elias Cooper couldn’t stand it and said, “You were just asked for your name. What’s so special about you? Look at your appearance; you don’t seem wealthy at all. Where do you get the confidence to act this way?”
“That’s right! Acting so arrogant with that impoverished look. You think you’re worthy of knowing us? We don’t belong to the same league!” Collin Quinn added, a look of disdain on his face.
“Let’s forget it. Both of you, quiet down a bit,” Zara Lynn quickly tried to defuse the situation.
“Zara Lynn, you’re giving him too much face!”
Elias Cooper crossed her arms, her demeanor very haughty. “Do you know why no one is sitting with him? Because he’s not worth it, and he probably doesn’t want to associate with us!”
“Yeah! He’s got a sour smell all over him; it’s disgusting!”
Dustin paid no attention to their provocations, keeping silent and sipping his tea. His peripheral vision, however, remained fixed on the movements at the entrance.
But his silence was interpreted by Collin Quinn as guilt, making him even more arrogant.
“Now you know the difference, right? It’s an honor for you to sit at our table. You should cherish it,” Collin Quinn lectured.
“Hmph! You reek of sourness! It’s revolting!” Elias Cooper held her nose in a pretentious show of disgust.
Dustin continued to ignore them, which only made Elias Cooper more displeased.
In a different setting, she would have verbally lambasted him and showered him with contempt.
“Look! The guest of honor has arrived!”
At that moment, someone called out. Everyone turned to see Trent Harmon, accompanied by several core members, making a grand entrance.
Instantly, everyone rose to greet him, offering their congratulations and well wishes for Trent Harmon’s new position as family head.
The atmosphere in the room soared to new heights.
Elias Cooper and Collin Quinn were eager to approach, but their low status prevented them from squeezing into the crowd. They could only watch from a distance.
“Is that Dylan, the second son of the Harmon Family? He really is an extraordinary individual, with such an imposing demeanor!”
Elias Cooper admired his tall and upright figure, her eyes shining with excitement.
Dylan came from a prestigious family and was exceptionally talented. Among the young talents in the Millsburg, he ranked in the top ten. He was the dream lover of many young girls, including Elias Cooper.
“I heard that Dylan is now a senior officer in the Dark Panther Cavalry and also serves under the Goddess of War. His future prospects are limitless!” Zara Lynn added, full of admiration.
For someone like her, such a prominent figure was an unattainable existence.
“If I had half of Dylan’s excellence, I’d be content.” Collin Quinn sighed softly, his face full of envy.
Although his family had some wealth, he couldn’t hold a candle to Dylan.
“Dylan might be outstanding, but it’s useless.”
Dustin stood up slowly, his eyes filled with killing intent. “Because he is now a dead man!”
Chapter 1048: Confrontation
“Hmm?”
Dustin’s sudden outburst drew the attention of the three people beside him, who looked at him strangely, their eyes filled with confusion.
“Hey! What nonsense are you spouting? ‘A dead man’? What are you talking about?” Elias Cooper gave him a disdainful look.
This guy, was he acting like an idiot?
“Kid! You’re not jealous of Dylan, are you? You know he’s better than you, so you’re using foul language?” Collin Quinn questioned skeptically.
“Hmph! You have no abilities of your own, yet you like to envy others. It’s truly disgusting!” Elias Cooper crossed her arms, her face full of disdain.
She despised people who were petty.
“Kid, if you have the guts, say it louder. Talking behind people’s backs, what kind of hero are you?” Collin Quinn sneered.
“That’s right! If you have the courage, challenge Dylan directly. Hiding behind and badmouthing people, how is that different from being a coward?” Elias Cooper pouted.
Although Zara Lynn didn’t say anything, she shook her head secretly. She was starting to dislike Dustin as well.
Dustin ignored the three of them and instead picked up a wine bottle from the table, feeling its weight.
“Dylan Harmon!”
Suddenly, Dustin shouted loudly, shocking everyone present.
“Who? Who dares to address me by my full name?” Dylan immediately turned around, scanning the crowd with a sharp gaze.
But just then, a wine bottle suddenly flew towards him and hit him squarely on the head.
“Bang!”
There was a loud explosion as the wine bottle shattered, drenching him in red wine.
Dylan stumbled backward, feeling dizzy. When he touched his head, he found blood on his hand.
“Ah?”
This sudden turn of events shocked everyone. No one had expected that someone would dare to cause trouble at the Harmon Family’s event, especially during such a grand occasion.
“Uhh…”
At this moment, Elias Cooper, Collin Quinn, and Zara Lynn were all dumbfounded. They had witnessed Dustin pick up the wine bottle and throw it at Dylan’s head.
The problem was, how could someone dare to do this?!
Who was Dylan?
A scion of a prestigious family, a senior officer in the Dark Panther Cavalry, and a future young general. He was truly an outstanding figure among the young talents in the entire Balerno region.
Daring to provoke such a bigshot, wasn’t that just seeking death?
Did this guy not value his life at all?
“You… You dare to attack Dylan? Are you insane?” Elias Cooper was both shocked and angry.
She had deliberately provoked him earlier, believing that Dustin wouldn’t dare to respond.
The result?
Not only had he spoken up, but he had also become more ruthless, directly throwing a wine bottle at Dylan’s head.
“Kid! You’re really bold! You’re in deep trouble now!” Collin Quinn swallowed hard, his eyes full of disbelief.
To avoid getting into trouble, he immediately distanced himself from the situation, fearing that he might be misunderstood by the Harmon Family.
“I knew I shouldn’t have sat at this table.”
Seeing the onlookers gathering around, Zara Lynn retreated a bit.
She now felt even more disgusted with Dustin.
This guy was like a trouble magnet, and anyone who got close to him would suffer.
“Dustin Rhys! So, it’s you, you brat!”
Dylan’s gaze locked onto Dustin, his face growing especially dark.
Trent Harmon, Jacob Harmon, and the others were also furious.
Today was a special day, and Dustin had come uninvited, causing trouble at the Harmon Family’s event. This was a blatant slap in the face of the Harmons .
“Dylan! Today, I’ve come to take your dog life!” Dustin declared loudly, his voice resolute and forceful.
Chapter 1049: Duel
“Insolent!”
“Bold!”
“Daring to cause trouble at the Harmon Family, I think this brat is tired of living!”
After a momentary daze, the guests began to rebuke angrily, their faces filled with righteous indignation, and they clenched their fists, trying to show off.
The Harmon Family’s guards, alerted by the commotion, also quickly surrounded the area.
“If you want my life, do you deserve it?” Dylan’s face darkened. “If your bodyguard were here, you might have had a chance. But with just you, a useless person, daring to act so arrogantly in front of me is simply seeking death!”
Although he had been reprimanded by Old Cornelius earlier, Dylan was extremely confident when facing Dustin. Among his peers, besides the monstrous Tyler, who could compare to him?
“Kid! Today is the day I ascend as the family head. I don’t want to kill anyone. If you’re smart, surrender immediately!” Trent Harmon said in a deep voice.
He knew that Dustin had some abilities and had formed some kind of faction, but compared to the Harmon Family, it was insignificant.
Moreover, he still had the Grant family backing him up.
Dylan patted Trent Harmon’s shoulder.
“Uncle, let me handle this. It’s a matter between me and him,” Dylan said calmly.
“To resolve the grievances between the younger generation, let them handle it themselves,” Jacob Harmon added calmly.
To openly besiege Dustin would inevitably lead to accusations of bullying a weaker opponent.
If it were a one-on-one duel, even if someone were killed, no one would say much about it.
“Good, then I’ll leave this brat to you.”
Trent Harmon patted Dylan’s shoulder.
“Don’t worry, Uncle. Watch how I torment him.”
Dylan was full of confidence and turned his gaze toward Dustin provocatively. “Dustin, do you dare to have a life-and-death battle with me? Whether you win or lose, it’s your own fate!”
“What’s there to be afraid of? In any case, you’re going to die,” Dustin replied coldly, his eyes filled with a chilling intent.
“Listen, everyone! He has agreed to a life-and-death battle. If he’s killed later, don’t blame me!” Dylan smirked.
Then he made a hand gesture to have the area cleared.
“Daring to challenge Dylan? He really doesn’t know his own limitations!”
“Dylan is an innate master, and he’s also an officer in the Dark Panther Cavalry. He’s trained in the art of killing. This kid probably won’t last three moves.”
“Daring to cause trouble at the Harmon Family, he deserves to die!”
The people in the crowd began to gossip and discuss.
Their gazes toward Dustin were as if they were looking at a dead man.
“Hmph! A pauper like him dares to challenge Dylan, a genius? He’s simply a mantis trying to stop a chariot,” Elias Cooper sneered.
“For the sake of showing off, this kid doesn’t even want his life. He’s truly foolish!” Collin Quinn said disdainfully.
“Really doesn’t know his place!” Zara Lynn sighed lightly.
In their eyes, Dustin’s actions were undoubtedly suicidal.
“Dustin! Come on over and let me see what you’re made of!” Dylan beckoned arrogantly, not taking Dustin seriously at all.
“Very well!”
Dustin didn’t hold back. He took a step forward and suddenly closed the distance between them, throwing a punch.
There was no earth-shattering momentum, no overwhelming pressure; it was just an ordinary punch.
“Is this it?”
Seeing the seemingly effortless punch, Dylan shook his head with a mocking smile. He extended a single finger in a manner that seemed quite pretentious and gently pointed it at Dustin.
He wanted to win in a spectacular fashion, earning applause from the crowd.
“Snap!”
“Snap!”
“Boom!”
The moment their forces collided, three consecutive strange sounds echoed through the air.
The first sound was Dylan’s finger bones breaking.
The second sound was Dylan’s arm fracturing.
The third sound was Dylan crashing heavily into the wall like a cannonball, blood spraying from his mouth and nose as he fell unconscious.
For a moment, the entire hall fell into stunned silence.
Chapter 1050: Fierce Clash
“What?!”
Seeing Dylan lying on the ground like a dead dog, everyone was stunned.
A high-ranking officer of the Dark Panther Cavalry, an outstanding genius, had been defeated so easily?
What was going on?
People exchanged puzzled glances, utterly shocked.
They had initially thought this battle would be one-sided, with Dylan completely overpowering his opponent.
However, they never expected that, in just one exchange, Dylan would fall.
The difference was quite significant.
“Did I… Did I see that correctly? Dylan actually lost?”
Collin Quinn widened his eyes, finding it hard to believe.
He had thought Dustin was looking for trouble and seeking death, but it turned out he had been hiding his true strength.
“How is that possible? He… How could he be so powerful?”
Elias Cooper’s face was filled with astonishment, and her lips quivered.
She couldn’t accept that a seemingly ordinary pauper could defeat Dylan, such a prodigious talent.
“My goodness! Is he really this formidable?”
Zara Lynn covered her mouth in astonishment, her eyes filled with disbelief.
She had initially thought Dustin was acting pretentious and might not know his place, but now she realized he had genuine skills.
“I didn’t expect this kid to be a master!”
Trent Harmon had a solemn face, his brows furrowed.
While he had witnessed Dustin’s medical skills, he didn’t know much about his martial abilities.
“My son, defeated in just one punch?”
Jacob Harmon was dumbfounded for a moment and found it hard to accept.
He could understand losing to Tyler, but why couldn’t his son even defeat Dustin?
Was he really this inferior?
Dustin didn’t pay attention to the astonishment of the crowd. He quickly approached Dylan, grabbed one of his legs, and started dragging him away.
His demeanor was as if he were dragging a dog.
Dylan’s face scraped across the ground, leaving a long trail of blood.
“Bastard! Release my son!”
Jacob Harmon finally reacted and immediately shouted in anger.
Dustin seemed as though he hadn’t heard him and continued to drag Dylan away.
The reason he didn’t kill Dylan was that he wanted him to kneel in front of Cecilia and apologize.
“Men, kill this kid for me!”
Jacob Harmon roared furiously and immediately ordered a group of Harmon Family guards to attack.
Soon, a large number of Harmon Family guards rushed over.
The surrounding guests scattered in fear of being caught in the crossfire.
“Kill!”
Once they identified their target, the Harmon Family guards immediately rushed forward.
Dustin remained expressionless, raised his hand, and flicked it, sending a large number of silver needles flying.
“Swish, swish, swish…”
Accompanied by the sound of air being torn, the Harmon Family guards who had rushed forward fell one by one, none of them escaping unscathed.
“Ah?!”
Seeing this scene, the guests were once again filled with shock.
Everything had happened so quickly that they hadn’t even seen what had occurred.
They only saw Dustin wave his hand, and all the Harmon Family guards fell.
It was truly bizarre.
After dealing with the guards, Dustin didn’t stop. He continued to violently drag Dylan away and walked out of the reception hall.
“Men! Quick, bring everyone out!”
Jacob Harmon shouted in anger and immediately ordered, “Today, no matter the cost, we must capture this kid, or else the Harmon Family’s reputation will be completely ruined!”
Doing such a thing in front of so many people, causing trouble openly and kidnapping Dylan, Dustin’s behavior was undoubtedly trampling on the dignity of the Harmon Family.
If they didn’t make an example of him, how could the Harmon Family face anyone in the future?
