The woman appeared to be in her mid-twenties, with a strikingly beautiful appearance, graceful figure, and a touch of makeup enhancing her natural beauty. She exuded an air of nobility.


    She wore a long green dress over a ck coat, her wavy hair cascading to one side. Around her neck, she wore a brilliant green gemstone ne. She clearly belonged to a prominent family. Following closely behind her was an elderly man with a robust physique, his body surrounded by a swirling aura of energy. He was obviously not an ordinary martial artist. Behind them were two sturdy men dressed in ck, both with tense expressions.


    “Who is this? Do you know her?” Billy asked Frostde.


    In fact, in terms of facial features and overall aura, Frostde was no less impressive than the woman before them. However, Frostde usually preferred martial attire over fancy dresses, so she didn’t stand out as much.


    “She’s Eleanor Lawson, the youngdy of the Lawson family. She’s renowned in Earthford for her beauty and talent, and she’s also a martial cultivator.” Frostde replied, pausing for a moment before adding with a teasing tone, “Boss, I’m acquainted with her. If you’d like to get to know her, I can introduce you. She’s still single!”


    “Haha, that’s the spirit! A little humor adds fun to life sometimes!” Billy chuckled.


    Frostde giggled in response.


    “Frostde?” As they were about to continue their meal, Eleanor Lawson’s peripheral vision caught sight of Frostde, and she expressed surprise.


    “Frostde, you’re having dinner here too?” Eleanor approached the two not far away, first giving Billy a nce and then turning to Frostde as she spoke.


    She was somewhat surprised, knowing Frostde well enough that she never went out for dinner alone with a guy.


    “Could it be her boyfriend?” Eleanor thought.


    “Eleanor, what a coincidence. Why are you having dinner sote today?” Frostde exchanged a nce with Billy, then smiled as she stood up. She didn’t have many friends in Earthford, and Eleanor Lawson was one of the few she could count on.


    “I had a meeting here with someone,” Eleanor replied, then turned to Billy. “Frostde, is this your boyfriend?”


    “No, he’s my boss, Billy Gardner.”


    “Oh, so you’re Mr Gardner. Nice to meet you, I’m Eleanor Lawson. It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance.” Eleanor said, offering a friendly smile as she extended her hand.


    As she spoke, she felt a peculiar presence emanating from Billy, an invisible pressure. Despite being well-acquainted with influential figures, even some of Earthford’s elites, she had never encountered anyone who exuded such an aura. The way Frostde addressed him as “boss” piqued her curiosity about Billy’s identity.


    “Nice to meet you too, Miss Lawson.” Billy replied with a smile.


    He hadn’t expected Eleanor Lawson to possess such formidable strength; she had already reached the level of a Battle God. The Lawson family’s ability to rival the Riley family indicated their extraordinary status.


    “Frostde, I heard that SHADOW is investigating the Dittman family’s case. Any progress?” Eleanor Lawson asked, shifting the conversation.


    “Not yet,” Frostde shook her head.


    “These people have no conscience. If we catch them, they should be severely punished.” Eleanor said indignantly. “By the way, Frostde, since you’re friends with the youngdy from the Dittman family, do you know who they have offended?” Frostde suddenly recalled the ongoing investigation.


    “I’m not sure. I had dinner with her the day before yesterday and didn’t notice anything unusual,” Eleanor Lawson replied, her face showing a touch of sadness. “I can’t believe something like this happened. Even if they made enemies, it shouldn’t have resulted in the annihtion of her entire family.”


    After expressing her concerns, Eleanor Lawson continued, “Frostde, this matter is definitely not simple. Please be cautious. If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to call me.”


    “Thank you, Eleanor.”


    “Mr Gardner, excuse me for a moment.” Eleanor said as she prepared to leave. “I’ll treat both of you to a meal another time. Please do me the honor.”


    “Sure, take care.” Frostde responded.


    “Boss, do you think Eleanor Lawson might have developed feelings for you at first sight?” Frostde, with a teasing smile, gave Billy half a cup of tea. “I feel she’s looking at you with different eyes.” She continued.


    Billy tapped her forehead lightly with his chopsticks. “Let’s eat!”


    “I’m serious.” Frostde said, sticking her tongue out before enjoying the meal.


    After a while, the entrance to the restaurant echoed with hurried footsteps, and a group of men entered.


    Leading the group was a middle-aged man in his fifties with a fierce countenance, holding two health balls. He exuded a menacing aura from head to toe. Behind him were two slender men, one tall and one short, both with expressionless faces that asionally shed with a dangerous glint. Following them were more than ten men, all emanating a fierce presence. They clearly weren’t ordinary individuals.


    “He’s here too!” Frostde turned her head to look at the leading man, furrowing her brows slightly.


    “Do you know him?” Billy asked.


    “He’s called Blood Panther, also known as ‘Panther Lord.’ He controls the Grey Zone in Earthford.” Frostde introduced. “We’ve been keeping an eye on him for a while now. If it weren’t for other distractions, we would have dealt with him months ago.”


    “How’s his rtionship with the Riley family?” Billy nodded in acknowledgment.


    “He’s essentially a vanguard for them.”


    As Frostde spoke, she seemed to realize something and looked at Billy. “Boss, are you suspecting that he might be involved in looking for Eleanor Lawson?”


    “I just have a hunch,” Billy picked up his teacup and took a sip. “If my guess is right, your friend might be in a bit of trouble.”


    Frostde was surprised.


    “Boss, Eleanor Lawson has just broke through to the Battle God realm recently, and her personal bodyguard is also at the mid-stage of the Battle God realm,” she exined. “While Blood Panther is quite powerful, he’s only a Half-Step Battle God in terms of cultivation…”


    “But those two behind him, concealing their martial auras, are both at the pinnacle of the Battle God realm. Moreover, they exude a strong bloodlust. They’re not ordinary people.” Billy interrupted her.


    Frostde was astonished. “How did Blood Panther manage to recruit such high-level martial artists?”


    “It’s not necessarily his people.” Billy remarked.


    “Should we go and take a look?” Frostde nodded in agreement with Billy’s analysis.


    “Let’s wait a bit longer. We don’t know for sure if they’re here to find her.” Billy suggested. “Let’s finish our meal first.”


    “Okay.” Frostde agreed.


    Before they could continue eating, a cry of panic rang out from the staircase entrance.


    “Run! There’s a murder upstairs!”


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