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    Julian answered the phone, “Hello, Helene. What brought the big–shot CEO like you to call me?


    What’s wrong?”


    His mother and Helene’s father were siblings, Julian and Helene had grown up together, ying as


    kids.


    It wasn’t until his teenage years when he joined Star Gate to learn martial arts that their meet–ups


    decreased. However, they always kept in touch.


    Julian was aware that Helene had always been focused on her studies abroad, and aftering


    back home, she’d joined the family business and was usually swamped with work.


    So, getting a call from her was quite unexpected.


    Julian, 1 actually need your help. Our family might be facing some troubles, and we need a favor,


    Helene’s voice came from the other end.


    A frown formed on Julian’s forehead. “Helene, what’s going on? The inquired with concern.


    “We’ve recently bid for a construction project in Vista Verde’s new CBD, but the Wyatt family is also


    in the running.” Helene exined. “The Wyatt family has a reputation for being ruthless in their


    business endeavors. To be safe, my father wants to hire some martialists from Star Gate to protect


    our family.


    Julian, everyone knows you’re one of the elite internal force martialists in Star Gate. Could you


    perhaps speak to the sect leader? The Field family is willing to pay handsomely to hire martialists


    from Star Gate.


    Julian pondered for a moment.


    It wasn’t surprising that Helene, being his close family, knew that he is an elite internal force


    martialist at Star Gate. From what Julian knew, the Wyatt family, like the Field family, was among


    the top ten wealthiest ns in Vista Verde. Moreover, the Wyatt family ranked third, even


    surpassing the fifth–ranked Field family in terms of wealth.


    They were known as the top real estate mogul in Vista Verde, while the Field family, despite also


    being in real estate, could most be considered the second–biggest.


    But what stood out was the Wyatt family’s nickname in the business world: The Business Wolf.


    They earned this title because, like a wolf, they were aggressive and didn’t shy away from any


    means to get what they wanted.


    Historically, anypany thatpeted with the Wyatt family on a project would end up severely


    weakened, usually falling prey to the Wyatt family’s tactics.


    The Wyatt family’s audacity in the business world was rooted in the backing of the elder patriarch of


    the family, who was the senior presbyter of the renowned de Gate in Oakhaven.


    The de Gate and Star Gate were the two major powerhouses in Oakhaven, equal in strength.


    Because of the formidable backing of the Wyatt family and their wolf–like ruthlessness in business,


    the Field family had started to prepare for the worst, considering to invest heavily in hiring


    martialists from Star Gate for protection.


    “Helene, I’ll try to speak with the sect leader. If he declines the offer, I’d advise you all to back out


    from the new CBD project bidding.” Julian cautiously said over the phone.


    Although Gilmore had entrusted Julian with secret martial arts manual and even considered


    promoting him to deputy


    leader, valuing him greatly, Julian was still not entirely sure.


    After all, getting a read on the new leader was no easy


    sy task.


    Nobody could have predicted that he would gift Julian the secret martial arts manual.


    Julian, understood. If your leader refuses, my family will withdraw from the bidding. Helene


    responded.


    “I’ll let you know after speaking with the leader, Julian said.


    “Alright, I’ll wait for your call,” Helene replied before hanging up


    In the Filed family mansion in Vista Verde.


    The ravishing Helene with her waterfall–like hair hung up the phone, a slight furrow in her brow and


    a hint of worry in her


    “How did it go, Helene? Did Julian say if Star Gate is willing to send their martialists to protect us?


    Graham, seated opposite her on a plush sofa, asked with hopeful eyes.


    Helene replied. “He said he’d try talking to his leader and would call me if he agreed.”


    Graham’s eyebrows knit together, “I hope Julian can persuade his leader.


    “With the protection of Star Gate’s martialists, we won’t have to fear the Wyatt family’s threats.”


    But, cousin also said if his leader refuses to provide protection, we should abandon the new CBD


    project in Vista Verde Helene added


    Graham’s expression turned grave, “If that’s the case, we might indeed have to give it up.”


    Of course, he wouldn’t give up unless it was absolutely necessary.


    The new CBD project in Vista Verde was a big deal. Whoever managed to win the bid for this piece


    ofnd would be handling a project worth billions.


    Numerous family corporations in Vista Verde were eyeing this juicy prize, each eager to get a piece


    of the billion–dor pic, As the secondrgest real estate corporation in Vista Verde, the field family


    naturally didn’t want to miss out on such a significant project.


    However, there were things more important than this project that Graham had to consider.


    Specifically, the Wyatt family’s ruthless tactics to secure the project and the fact that they had the


    backing of the powerful de Gate.


    Graham didn’t want to jeopardize the safety of his family by vying with the Wyatt family for the new


    CBD project.


    If Star Gate wasn’t willing to protect the Field family, he would have no choice but to withdraw from


    the bidding.


    The father and daughter sat on the sofa, both deeply lost in thought.


    Just then, hurried footsteps were heard. Murdoch walked in with a serious expression.


    “Mr. Field, the patriarch of the Wyatt family, James, and his son Benny are outside the mansion’s


    main gate, requesting to see you,” he said respectfully.


    Upon hearing this, Graham and Helene exchanged a nce.


    Both thought, “Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!”


    Since they were already at the gate, Graham said to Murdoch, “Let them in.


    “Understood, Mr. Field,” Murdoch replied and left the mansion.


    In no time, the sound of cars could be heard outside the mansion.


    Shortly after, Murdoch led two guests into the living room.


    The first was a man in his sixties, dressed in a ssical suit. His sharp gaze and the imposing aura


    on his face suggested a person of great authority and status.


    The kind you’d expect from royalty or nobility,


    This man was James, the patriarch of the Wyatt family.


    Following him was a young man in his mid–twenties. With a fair and delicate face, he was dressed


    in a crisp suit and tie. exuding the vibe of a sessful businessman C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    This young man was Benny, the second son of the Wyatt family.


    Much like his father, Benny carried himself with a proud and upright demeanor.


    One might even think that they were the lords of the mansion, and that people like Graham,


    Helene, and the rest of the Field family were mere servants beneath them.


    Graham managed to keep his displeasure hidden and greeted them with a polite smile, “Mr. Wyatt,


    Benny, wee. Please have a seat.”


    James grunted in acknowledgment and took a seat on the couch without hesitation.


    Benny’s eyes, however, were fixed on Helene. He said with a smirk, “Ah, Miss Helene, we meet


    again.”


    At being addressed in such an overly familiar manner, Helene felt a wave of nausea, almost as if


    she might throw up her lunch.


    She managed to suppress the feeling and responded with a nonmittal hum, clearly not


    interested in engaging with Benny.


    Graham turned to James with a smile and said, “Mr. Wyatt, you’re always so busy. What brought


    you to my humble abode today?”


    With the same regal expression, James looked at Graham and replied, Tm here to discuss two


    matters with you.”