In the central flowerbed of the park near theb, there were several small wooden cabins, usually
used for tourist sightseeing.
Noe, with a raised eyebrow, revealed, "This ce falls within the Pris Star''s secret operational
base."
When the Shadow Dragon Society made their move, everyone at Pris Star was caught off guard!
Phecda peeked out from behind some bushes. "Who knew? We were just grabbing a bite, and they
thought this ce was empty. Next thing, they''re hauling someone right in front of us!"
The shock was palpable among the Pris Star crew.
Annie had a moment of realization. "So this area was under your control all along. Had I known, I
wouldn''t have worried!"
No wonder her boss and Ms. Noe were taking their sweet time, strolling hand in hand without a
care in the world!
Phecda exined, "Our boss prefers to keep a low profile. Thisb mainly dabbles in developing
perfumes and cosmetics. The production chain is quite lengthy, so we usually sell off the finished
product for a tidy profit. And there''s this sucker who keeps buying our forms, even giving us a cut
of the annual profits."
Annie paused for a moment.
"If I''m not mistaken, our conglomerate''s beauty division is involved in coborating with Pris
Star''s perfume venture, under the direct supervision of my boss."
So, the ''sucker'' Phecda mentioned was right in front of them!
Noe couldn''t help but let out a chuckle.
Phecda quickly put on a smile. "Mr. Pock, we have some new forms in development. Boss has
given her approval. Would you be interested in signing up for more?"
Palmer, with his stoic charm, only had eyes for Noe. "Am I the sucker here?"
Noe simply shrugged. "If that''s how you see it, I can’t change your mind."
Watching her yful demeanor, Palmer affectionately tapped Noe''s nose, shaking his head in
fond exasperation.
"If Noe approves, of course, we''ll sign."
"Mr. Pock, always so generous!"
As Noe headed towards one of the lit-up cabins, she teased, "Mr. Pock, ready to sign without
even a sniff?"
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Palmer looped an arm around Noe''s waist, whispering suggestively close, "Haven''t I already
caught a whiff from you?"
She had been wearing a different fragrancetely, a rich blend of lily-of-the-valley with a captivating
fruity note. Palmer had assumed it was thetest scent on the market!
"Mr. Pock, you seem to know perfume quite well."
"Of course, understanding the female market is part of my business."
The others, walking in front, acted as if they saw and heard nothing.
Inside the cabin, Robert held a knife to Ulrich''s face, his tone icy. "Kid, thinking you can charm
someone from the Shadow Dragon Society? Better to give up on that now!"
Ulrich barely reacted. "What do you want?"
As Robert’s cold, scarred face loomed closer, the sharp de grazed Ulrich''s skin, sending chills
down his spine.
"I just want you to know that this girl isn’t one to be trusted. No decent girl would flirt with older men
since her teens." Robert taunted, while Malvina, expressionless, watched with eyes devoid of any
emotion, merely observing.
"Kid, you think you''re invincible? Chasing after any woman?"
Ulrich narrowed his eyes slightly. "You look unwell. Your liver seems off, your breath smells, your
teeth are yellow, and your tongue coating is quite telling. You should visit a hospital when you have
the chance."
Before Robert could rage, Ulrich offered, "You could try the Schnabel Group''s hospital. I can get you
a discount."
"The Schnabel Group? What’s your role there?"
Beforeying a hand on Ulrich, Robert knew he was a doctor.
Malvina, that girl, would often run off to the hospital, likely for this pretty-boy physician! Besides,
Ulrich didn’t seem like he belonged to any gang.
Robert''s intention in taking Ulrich and Malvina was to manipte Malvina into marrying his eldest
son. If he could marry Malvina off to his son, the Shadow Dragon Society would naturally fall under
his control!
Should Malvina resist, he''d ensure she joined her mother in the afterlife!
As Robert interrogated with a furrowed brow, Ulrich skillfully untied his binds, grabbing the knife and
striking Robert where it hurt most.
In a swift motion, the situation was reversed!
The knife now rested at Robert''s throat, Ulrich''s demeanor far removed from his usual genteel
appearance, his eyes tinged with a hint of bloodthirsty red.
"Ever been told to check who you''re dealing with before starting a game? I couldn''t care less about
whatever Malvina has done. I chose her for who she is, not for rumors or nder!"
"Who... who are you with?"
"Such foolishness. It’s been years since anyone dared speak to the Schnabel family with such
ignorance."
"The Schnabel family... Which Schnabel family?"
Ulrich was almost amused by Robert''s brazen ignorance.
"In Imperial City, how many Schnabel families do you think there are?"
Of course, there''s only one Schnabel family in Imperial City!
Not to mention Robert, even the whole Shadow Dragon Societybined wouldn''t dare to mess
with the Schnabels!
"You''re a young master of the Schnabel family? Impossible! How could someone from the Schnabel
family be so easily taken away by me?"
Ulrich smirked. "Of course, it wasn''t easy. So, guess who really took whom?"
Robert didn''t hear any response from his men. When he turned around, he discovered all of them
sprawled on the floor! His heart sank!
"It''s impossible! That brat, Malvina - how did she end up with a young master of the Schnabels? Do
you even know who she is..."
Ulrich silenced Robert with a p across the face. With a hardened expression, he pressed the
knife a bit more against Robert''s neck, drawing a line of blood and causing Robert to grimace in
pain!
"I know exactly who she is. And I also know, if I press my knife a bit harder, you''ll be ying poker
with the Grim Reaper soon. Excited?"
Malvina, observing the scene, whispered to Ulrich, "It takes four to y poker."
Ulrich grabbed Robert''s hand, tied him up with surgical precision, and after finishing, pulled Malvina
closer and nted a kiss on her cheek!
"Brilliant, so we''ll just have to send three more down. He still has two kids and a wife, right? Perfect
fit!"