Chapter 396 Defying Orders


    If the Tiger King couldn''t be controlled, The Matthews'' decades of effort would be wasted. Every


    family among New York''s ''The Eight Families'' harbored Spirit Animals, and these creatures would


    battle for supremacy on behalf of their owners. The strength of a family''s Spirit Animal could elevate


    their status, since these battles were not only a disy of might but also a critical element in the


    competition for power, wealth, and influence.


    Soldier Fake, a top-tiermando straight from the battlefield, led the armed force awaiting them


    as they entered Spirit Animal Valley, the domain he was entirely responsible for. On seeing Beauty,


    Soldier approached enthusiastically.


    "Lady, you''ve arrived!"


    Beauty grew angry at the sight of Soldier. After all, it was her who had rmended him for this


    post within her grandfather''s enterprise to demonstrate her capabilities. She had handpicked Soldier


    for his impressive resume and had paid a substantial price to bring him onboard. Yet now, this same


    Soldier had failed to keep the Tiger King within bounds.


    "Lady, it wasn''t my fault! That Tiger King is too cunning. Itsbat strength is tremendous, and it''s


    incredibly intelligent. On the battlefield, I used to outsmart the enemy with ease, yet here, I''ve been


    outmatched by a tiger."


    "If you can be outyed by a mere tiger, your intelligence must be quite limited," Beauty retorted.


    "In light of your grave oversight at work, consider your annual bonus forfeited, and the same goes


    for your team''s bonuses."


    Soldier''s face fell at Beauty''s decree.


    "Lady, that''s not fair! You know how hard my brothers and I have worked to guard Spirit Animal


    Valley. We''ve been here for ten grueling years. If we''ve earned nomendation, we''ve at least put


    in the effort. If you take away our bonuses, how are we supposed to survive?"


    "You dare defy my orders?"


    "Of course not! Never!"


    Soldier immediately backed down. Beauty was a force he knew better than to reckon with. The job


    at Spirit Animal Valley was rtivelyfortable and paid generously. Losing this position would


    leave him and his team out of luck for anything better. Besides, Beauty seldom interfered unless


    necessary, leaving them free rein—unless an unexpected incident like the Tiger King''s escape


    urred.


    Having conceded, Beauty''s tirade subsided, and only then did Soldier notice Daniel.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.