THE FORMIDABLE SON-IN-LAW: THE CHARISMATIC LUCAS GRAY

This subordinate’s name was Heath, and he had been by Axel’s side for a long time. Although he wasn’t very good at martial arts, his advantage was his intelligence and his flair for strategizing. He was a strategic genius whom Alex had always valued.

“Oh, what solution do you have? Let’s hear it.” Axel immediately developed an interest.

Heath didn’t say it directly and instead kept him in suspense and asked, “Mr. Fox, do you still remember the matter of Jude?”

Axel frowned. “Jude has been missing for more than two weeks. Have you found his whereabouts?”

Heath shook his head. “No. According to my conjecture, Jude is likely dead after being missing for so long.”

“Dead?” Axel immediately frowned. “How can you tell? Is this all your speculation?”

Heath nodded. “That’s right, but I don’t have any proof yet. Jude is a top-level member of our Peerless Martial Association branch. Although he usually relies on his brother’s status to behave recklessly, he basically rarely causes big trouble and has almost never disappeared for so long without informing anyone.

“So I suspect that he encountered an accident outside or was killed by someone.”

Axel’s face immediately darkened. At the same time, he felt extremely vexed and frustrated. He punched the leather seat and cursed, “Damn it!”

The reason was that Jude’s brother, Julian, was a member of the Peerless Martial Association Headquarters, and his status was much higher than that of Axel, the head of the California branch.

If Julian found out that Jude had died in the California branch’s turf, he definitely wouldn’t let Axel off!

Now that there was another thing to worry about, Axel was even more frustrated.

He started pondering. Heath was clearly telling him that he had a solution to deal with Lucas, so why did he suddenly mention Jude’s death? Is there a connection between the two?

“What do you mean?” Axel asked with a frown.

“I think we can frame Lucas Gray for Jude’s death.” Heath narrowed his eyes and revealed his plan confidently.

“You mean, frame Lucas Gray and then let Julian deal with him?” Axel pursed his lips after figuring it out.

Heath laughed. “That’s right! Since you think that kid isn’t easy to deal with, it means that his martial arts skills are very impressive. At the very least, he’s on the same level as you. In that case, it won’t be a problem to say that he killed Jude.”

“Jude’s brother, Julian, is part of the Peerless Martial Association Headquarters, and his martial arts skills are even more superb. As long as we tell him that Jude was killed by Lucas, he will definitely come to California to avenge his brother!

“In that case, Lucas Gray will have to die!”

“After that, as long as Lucas is dead, who in California will be able to contend with you? When the time comes, you can just kill a few disobedient ones to warn the rest, and the other families will then behave themselves. At that time, all of California will be back in your hands, right?” Heath said eloquently with a smug smile.

The more Axel listened, the happier he was.

The idea Heath gave him could be described as killing three birds with one stone!

He would be able to get rid of Lucas, shirk responsibility for Jude’s death, and even be able to get his hands on California in the end. It was simply perfect!

“Okay, Heath, you’re indeed very smart! Once we solve all these matters, I’ll reward you! Hahahaha!” Axel patted Heath’s shoulder and laughed out loud.

…

In the Walton Hotel of San Francisco…

The Elite Business Exchange, which was held only once every three years, officially came to an end.

Although the exchange this year was much more eventful than the previous ones, it was considered to have passed successfully.

Lucas ordered everyone not to spread a word about what had happened at the exchange today.

All the people present nodded in agreement before they walked out of the venue with a sigh of relief.

But before Edmund left, he looked at Lucas several times, seemingly wanting to say something, making Lucas bothered. So he asked him to stay.

After everyone left, and only Edmund and Lucas remained in the venue, Edmund took a deep breath, walked up to Lucas, and performed a military salute respectfully.

“I, Edmund Cole, a warrior of the Fifth Army under the Falcon Regiment, solemnly salute you, Captain!” Edmund seemed extremely agitated.

There was a trace of surprise on Lucas’s face because he didn’t expect Edmund to have guessed his identity and perform a perfect military salute to him so solemnly.

Zeal surged in Lucas’s heart, and he raised his right hand to return a standard military salute to Edmund. “I, Lucas Gray, the former captain of the Falcon Regiment, salute to you, veteran!”

Only after saluting each other did Lucas say helplessly with a bitter smile, “Edmund, you really didn’t have to do that. I’ve now left Calico, and I’m no longer the captain of the Falcon Regiment either.”

Edmund had now received the confirmation from Lucas. Although Lucas said he was no longer the captain of the Falcon Regiment, he was still the supreme God of War not long ago, and it was enough to make Edmund feel overwhelmed and proud.

“Although you’ve now left Calico, the contribution you’ve made there, as well as the blood, sweat, and tears you shed, will always be worthy of being remembered! In my heart, you will always be the captain of the Falcon Regimen and worthy of my salute and respect!” Edmund said earnestly with the zeal of a soldier.

Lucas also admired Edmund, a veteran warrior who had also contributed several years of his youth on the battlefield of Calico.

“Okay, let’s not talk about this. I have other matters to ask you about, Edmund,” Lucas suddenly asked.

Edmund said respectfully, “Mr. Gray, please go ahead. I’ll answer all your questions!”

Lucas couldn’t quite get used to Edmund’s respectful attitude toward him.

However, he also knew that even if he wanted Edmund to change his mind now, Edmund probably wouldn’t agree. So he thought that it would be better to wait a little longer.

“What I want to say is that although I’ve unified California by a freak combination of factors, this doesn’t mean peace. Instead, there may be many hidden dangers lurking everywhere. At least, the Smiths and the Peerless Martial Association will definitely not give up, and they will definitely have follow-up actions.

“Now that they’ve suffered a little loss, they will definitely send stronger powerhouses the next time they come.. Edmund, do you have any suggestions?” Lucas asked sincerely.