Winner Takes All

In the night sky.

Fighter jet engines roared and thundered.

The winds were like a great invisible hand, pressing them down with force.

They were supposed to be tools for war, yet they were reduced to mere escorts.

The scene was to behold.

Even with Aiden's experience, it wasn't easy to calm down at this point.

And everyone in the departure hall had also been distracted by this spectacular scene.

There was an uproar throughout the hall.

Everyone was stunned.

Rumble...

It was coupled with the roar of the fighter jet.

The private jet slowly landed on the runway and began taxiing.

When the civilian jet came to a complete halt, the fleet of ten fighter jets burst into a thundering roar in the night sky.

Like thunderstruck.

The immense sound.

Following that, the ten fighter jets' fleet held a curved formation, turned around and head back. They disappeared in the night sky.

Even though the time elapsed was short, one second was enough to leave an indelible impression on everyone.

"Master... the departure hall has gathered some crowd," The butler whispered.

Aiden returned to his senses and gave a faint smile, "Hughes' family's "true dragon" has descended, having ten fighter jets escorting. It is not something that can be blasphemed by mere normies?" With that, he led the way quickly towards the private jet.

Gradually, Aiden's gaze deepened, and he pondered quickly.

As he approached the jet, his face grew redder, and his heart beat faster and faster as if it was about to jump out of his chest.

Tools of war used as an escort had shown the supremacy of the presence of the private jet.

From what he knew about Hughes' family, only two could come out in such a grand manner.

One was Patrick Hughes, and the other was Madam Hughes.

Whoever it was, they were both real dragons that roam the heavens to Aiden.

And for him, a mere mole, to receive such dragons was like a pilgrimage, a true privilege of all.

As Aiden, the most powerful businessman in the city, who could be as calm as a toad in the sun, walked towards the private jet with a formal manner with a hint of squirming. With the night descended, the suburban airport looked like it was frozen in time.

The private jet was just like a beast in the night.

When Aiden led his men to the private jet, the hatch swung open at the same time.

"Greetings!"

Dozens of men led by Aiden bowed and welcomed with great volume.

The sound was like a tidal wave.

"Get up," An old woman voiced out.

Madam Hughes!

Aiden had an instant decision in his mind, and he slowly looked up.

In sight, an older woman with silver hair, holding her bamboo cane, was being assisted down the stairs steadily.

The black, red cheongsam set Madam Hughes' temperament to perfection.

With a radiant face, brilliant starry eyes, and neatly tended silver hair. It was difficult to tell the actual age of Madam Hughes. This also created an aura of nobility that people look up to her.

If she hadn't been in a high position, overseeing all others, she wouldn't have been able to cultivate such temperament.

"Your humble servant Aiden, here to greet Madam Hughes."

Aiden quickly stepped forward after a slight bow and raised his hand, ready to assist Madam Hughes off the jet.

"I don't know you, and I don't want to ask how you knew I will be here tonight."

Madam Hughes spoke calmly, but with a high and outlandish attitude, "Dismiss yourselves."

Aiden stood rooted.

He was full of embarrassment and fear.

Killian ordered him to greet and receive Madam Hughes, but he had not expected any of this.

"Hmmm?!"

Madam Hughes raised her eyebrow and thumped her bamboo staff in her hand.

Aiden shook with fear and hurriedly explained, "Madam Hughes, I am a good friend of Killian. And when he knew you were coming to the city, so he ordered me to welcome you and at your disposal." In desperation, Aiden could only mention about Killian.

Now that he was able to meet Madam Hughes herself. It was indeed a heavenly opportunity for Aiden.

Hadn't he been choosing to help either Killian or Jack, just to look for an opportunity to rise to the top?

And now, if he could leave a great impression on Madam Hughes, It would be an unimaginable boost for his future.

After all, Aiden was not an indecisive person, he had great success in business and he always made quick decision when needed.

In one sentence, he had told Madam Hughes the friendship with Killian, his power in the city, which qualified him to be at Madam Hughes' disposal.

"Grandson Killian?"

Sure enough, when she heard that her grandson's name, her face eased up a little. No longer as cold as she was a moment ago. Instead, she put up a warm smile.

In Hughes' family, the position of Madam Hughes was transcendent. Although she was not the head of the family, even the head of the family had to consider what she says and does.

Among the younger generation, Killian was the only few that can please Madam Hughes.

Aiden, who was good at reading people's minds, was delighted when he saw the look on her face.

But before he could spill another word, Madam Hughes waved her hand, "Enough, you are Killian's good friend, I won't bother with you. But little boy, your power is not worth mentioning, so dismiss yourself and your men."

Boom!

Aiden, who was overjoyed, was struck by lightning when he heard this.

There was an instant feeling of frustration.

If someone else had said this, Aiden would have just scoffed.

Because in this city, his power was over the roof.

Yet these words came out from Madam Hughes!

Aiden was self-aware that in the eyes of Madam Hughes, he may be considered only as a mole. But his so-called power was not taken seriously by Madam Hughes.

The words left him speechless, unable to reply.

At that very moment.

A car engine roared in a distant.

A blinding light showed up.

In an instant, it caught everyone's attention.

Aiden squinted his eyes against the bright light.

An elongated Hummer like a beast was coming this way.

"Little boy, this is what you call some power."

Madam Hughes smiled faintly and said to Aiden.

Aiden frowned.

A mere elongated Hummer to greet Madam Hughes was... too trivial, wasn't it?

How can it be compared with his fleet of luxury cars?

Screech!

Hummer raced and stopped in front of everyone.

With that, a door swung open, a middle-aged man with white sideburns stepped out of the car.

Boom!

When Aiden saw the middle-aged man, his mind went blank, and he was dumbfounded.

In this city, he had his wits.

But he didn't expect that the person whom Madam Hughes described as "with some power" would be his... idol!

"Madam Hughes, I am sorry. Your servant arrived late." The middle-aged man humbled himself and gave an apologetic smile.

"It doesn't matter, let's go."

With a calm reply, she walked towards the Hummer.

The man walked quickly to the front, carefully opened the door for Madam Hughes. And he reached his hands out to shield her head.

He raised his hand most respectfully.

Aiden was completely stunned.

Ever since, Aiden was to one to flatter this mid-aged man, he had never seen he flatter anyone else!

Before he came back to his senses, the Hummer had already taken off.

And during that time, the man had never noticed him, as if he didn't even exist.

The Hummer roared along, ignoring the airport security system.

Soon, it was driving back on the road.

Inside the car.

The middle-aged man said respectfully, "Madam Hughes, the person you asked me to inquire about, Jack, is now recovering from his injuries in the hospital. Do you want to go see him right away?" Madam Hughes smiled and replied, "Have you ever seen I pay respect to visit someone else?"

The middle-aged man stunned, aware of his wrong words, and his eyes showed a glimpse of panic. Hastily changed his words, "Have a rest first, I will arrange for Jack to pay you a visit."☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐