- Chapter 10 -
The manager clearly didn't believe it either. He took the black card and said, "Each black card has a unique serial number and an anti-counterfeit mark. I can tell if it's fake at a glance."
He immediately began to inspect it.
After a careful comparison, the manager's face showed clear shock. "This is indeed one of the ten black cards originally issued by the Miller family."
"That's impossible. Absolutely impossible!"
Zavier Brown panicked.
"I know! You must've picked it up or stolen it from someone!"
David Fox let out a cold laugh. "If I picked it up or stole it, the card would have been reported lost. You can verify that right now."
The manager nodded and quickly took out his phone to confirm.
Lucas Grey let out a sigh. Was verification even necessary?
The true source was standing right behind him.
That card had been given to David Fox by none other than her.
Yelena Miller hesitated to speak.
The black card had indeed originally been hers. But her father had later transferred it to David Fox, as a gesture to show how much the Miller family valued him.
However, after what happened at the banquet last night, when David Fox seriously injured Zeke Miller, insulted Lucas Grey, and even tried to harass Rose White, her father flew into a rage upon learning about it.
Not only did he stop treating David Fox as an honored guest, he even added his name to the Miller family's blacklist.
Just moments ago, Yelena Miller had already sent a message to headquarters to report the black card as lost.
Sure enough, the manager's startled voice soon rang out. "This black card has already been reported lost!"
He glared fiercely at David Fox.
"You thief! How dare you steal from the Miller family and come swaggering into our restaurant? Do you have a death wish?"
Zavier Brown burst out laughing. "What did I say? I knew that card couldn't be his. Someone, arrest him immediately and send him to the police!"
What!
Lucas Grey nearly dropped his jaw on the floor.
The black card was actually reported lost?
Wasn't the Dragon King male lead supposed to use this card to turn the tables and slap the villain's face?
How did it end up with his own face getting completely wrecked?
This… this plot isn't right at all.
David Fox's face was also full of disbelief. "Reported lost? That's impossible. This card was personally given to me by Master Miller. How could it be reported lost? I'll call Master Miller right now and confirm."
"Fuck you."
Without thinking, Zavier Brown swung a kick at David Fox.
"A broke piece of trash like you thinks you can just call Master Miller? Who the hell do you think you are? I gave you a chance and you blew it. You think I've got time to keep playing your stupid act? Get lost!"
At that moment, David Fox no longer held back or kept up appearances.
Seeing Zavier Brown's foot coming toward him, his expression turned cold. He grabbed the man's ankle and twisted hard.
Crack.
In an instant, Zavier Brown's ankle was broken clean through.
"Aaaahhhh!"
A pained scream erupted from Zavier Brown as he collapsed to the ground in agony.
The manager turned pale with fright and ran to the side, terrified of getting caught in the crossfire.
Even Lucas Grey's expression changed when he saw it.
Fuck.
The Dragon King male lead was way too brutal.
Zavier Brown only cursed him a couple of times. Did he really have to go that far and snap the guy's ankle?
Yelena Miller's face darkened as she stepped into the hallway on the second floor.
Lucas Grey watched helplessly as she walked past. He wanted to stop her, but it was already too late.
To stay in character, he had no choice but to follow with gritted teeth.
At this moment, David Fox still wasn't satisfied after breaking Zavier Brown's ankle. He had already grabbed the man's arm next.
"Stop."
Yelena Miller's voice rang out cold and sharp.
"Mr. Fox, I must ask you to stop causing repeated disturbances on the Miller family property."
David Fox turned suddenly and saw Yelena Miller standing side by side with Lucas Grey behind him.
He narrowed his eyes and glared at Lucas Grey. "You again!"
Lucas Grey wanted to cry.
[I really didn't want it to be me either. I've just been shoved onto the stage without warning!]
But to keep up his character, he forced himself to reply. "Yeah, it's me. So what? I'm just here for a meal. Why the hell should I have to look at the face of such a stinky loser?"
David Fox's eyes narrowed further. "You're forcing Rose to marry you, and now you're bothering Yelena too?"
Lucas Grey was just about to retort when Yelena Miller spoke up, her voice displeased. "Mr. Fox, I'm not that familiar with you. Please don't call me by my name. From now on, just refer to me as Miss Miller."
What?
Both Lucas Grey and David Fox turned to her in unison, eyes wide with shock.
[What's going on? Has the female lead gone mad? Last night she kicked out the male lead, and now she's not even letting him call her name? Something's definitely wrong. This can't be right.]
David Fox was clearly confused. "Yelena… I mean, Miss Miller, did I offend you somehow?"
Yelena Miller's lips curved faintly. "Mr. Fox, you're overthinking. You did save my father's life once, and the Miller family has always been grateful for that. However, last night at the banquet, you injured my family. Good and bad cancel each other out."
"As for me, I have no grudge against you. Including today, we've only met three times. Keeping some distance and being polite is just basic manners, isn't it?"
David Fox's thick brows furrowed. His heart was full of frustration.
That first time they met, Yelena Miller didn't treat him like this.
After he cured Old Master Miller's poisoning, her gaze toward him had been full of admiration and respect—there had even been a bit of affection.
Was this really all because he injured Zeke Miller last night?
Was that why she had suddenly grown so cold?
David Fox opened his mouth, seemingly about to explain. But before he could speak, Yelena Miller gave an order. "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and take Young Master Brown to the hospital!"
"Y-Yes!"
The restaurant manager and others scrambled like robots. It was as if Zavier Brown's injuries didn't even matter.
Only after hearing Yelena Miller's command did they finally spring into action, lifting Zavier Brown and carrying him downstairs.
"Miss Miller, it's true that injuring Zeke Miller last night was my fault. But I wasn't the one who provoked things first. You saw how he insulted and challenged me."
David Fox took several steps forward and stood in front of Yelena Miller, his tone emotional.
"I hate it most when people bring up my family. But he deliberately mocked mine. If it were you, could you have stayed calm?"
Yelena Miller's face remained expressionless. "You could have taught him a lesson, but you went too far. Do you know he was in emergency treatment all night? The doctors say he may be left with serious complications."
"I—"
David Fox was filled with regret.
He hadn't meant to go that far. He just wanted to slap him around a little to teach him a lesson.
But when Rose White suddenly kissed Lucas Grey, it set him off. His vision went red and he lost control...
Thinking back to that moment, he abruptly looked up and glared viciously at Lucas Grey. His fists clenched tight, cracking with tension.
It was all this guy's fault!
Last night, he had to watch Rose White give up her first kiss. That led to him offending the Miller family. Now the same guy was getting cozy with Yelena Miller, even standing around gloating while they argued.
He should be the one lying in a hospital bed!
Lucas Grey stood beside Yelena Miller, not daring to say a word. He desperately wished he could turn invisible.
Yet even so, he could still feel the overwhelming killing intent radiating from the Dragon King male lead.
-End of Chapter 10-