Chapter 1 Release Her, or Else You'll Die!

• Above Wuspar Airport, a military plane was preparing to land.
• On both sides, many fighter jets were escorting it.
• Rumors ran that a highly important figure was coming to Wuspar.
• The upper-class society in Wuspar was eager to gain favor with this person, but no one had the qualifications to enter.
• This was because the airport had already been sealed off, and thousands of fully armed soldiers surrounded it, making it impenetrable.
• The only ones qualified to receive the person were top-ranking officials such as the Provincial Governor and the Military District Commander.
• "Welcome back, General Jansson!"
• When that figure appeared, all the top dignitaries bowed at ninety degrees and shouted in unison as their voices reached the sky.
• In everyone's eyes, there was admiration and awe because this person was the god of war that protected Eclait!
• He was the first five-star general in history!
• He was personally approved by the highest leader as the National Dragon Scale!
• In recent years, it was because of him leading the Dragon Scale Special Forces, known as the Shield of Nation, to conquer and suppress that the people of Eclait were able to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous era.
• After returning to his hometown, Henrik Jansson was filled with emotion.
• Five years ago, he had a conflict with a wealthy man while protecting his girlfriend, Elin Svenson. It was originally a case of self-defense, but Elin was bribed by the wealthy man and accused him of harm in court, resulting in Henrik's imprisonment.
• Fortunately, he received help from a benefactor after he was imprisoned and was selected to join a secret unit for training. Later, he joined the Dragon Scale Special Forces, and his life turned around. It could be considered a blessing in disguise.
• "Elin, you repaid kindness with enmity and cast me aside like worn-out shoes. Perhaps you never expected me to be where I am today, did you?" Henrik smirked as he dismissed the people who came to pick him up and walked out of the airport alone.
• Across the street, a brand-new Rolls-Royce was parked there, and next to the car stood a man as tall as a tower.
• Despite his rugged appearance, he was the helm of a billion-dollar giant corporation—the leader of Root Capital, the top figure in Wuspar's business community.
• "Henrik!" The man became excited, and his eyes turned red when he saw Henrik.
• He used to be Henrik's subordinate, and after retiring due to injury, he lived a miserable life. It was Henrik who provided him with substantial financial support to start his own business.
• Without Henrik, he wouldn't be where he was today.
• "Charlie, you've worked hard these past few years." Henrik smiled and patted the man's shoulder.
• Charlie Young shook his head vigorously and invited Henrik into the car respectfully before speaking, "Henrik, I've found out that both Elin and Miss Ingrid are celebrating their birthdays at the Citadel Hotel. Shall we go there now?"
• "Yes!" Henrik couldn't wait to see her. However, the her he had in mind wasn't Elin, but Ingrid Svenson.
• Ingrid was Elin's cousin, and although they were family, she was much more honest and kind-hearted than Elin.
• In the past, Henrik was framed and imprisoned by Elin. He was bullied in prison and was on the verge of death. It was Ingrid who couldn't stand Elin's actions and felt sorry for Henrik. She visited him in prison and even gave him five thousand.
• It was that five thousand that saved Henrik's life in prison. Otherwise, he would have died long ago and would not have achieved his current position.
• Gratitude should be repaid with kindness. This time, Henrik returned to repay her with wealth and prosperity. He wanted to wish this kind-hearted girl a lifetime of peace and happiness.
• Inside the Citadel Hotel, Elin and her fiance, Luca Cooke, were receiving a continuous stream of guests. These people were all dressed elegantly. They were clearly wealthy and influential.
• "Wow! So many distinguished guests have come to wish Elin a happy birthday. The Svenson Family is shining with pride, too!"
• "Clark, Elsie, you have a good daughter and son-in-law. It's truly enviable!" The members of the Svenson Family praised one after another.
• The eldest couple of the Svenson Family had radiant smiles on their faces and were laughing heartily.
• Elin also had a smug look on her face as she glanced at a corner with a mocking expression.
• "Thank you all for your compliments. Ingrid has also invited many distinguished guests."
• Everyone looked toward the table where Ingrid was seated while shaking their heads disdainfully.
• Today was also Ingrid's birthday, but the guests who came to celebrate with her were clearly from the working class and couldn't even fill up a table.
• The difference was too great compared to the nearly ten tables of distinguished guests for Elin.
• "I really don't know why they came. They're simply embarrassing the Svenson Family!"
• "If it were me, I would be embarrassed and would have left this place!"
• Upon hearing these words, Elin became even more delighted.
• Not only was Ingrid more beautiful than her, but she also had better job skills, which made Elin extremely jealous. She wouldn't miss any opportunity to bring down Ingrid.
• When she learned that Ingrid was planning to celebrate her birthday at the Citadel Hotel, she also arranged her birthday banquet there. She even specifically instructed the hotel manager not to serve any dishes to Ingrid's table, not even a glass of water. She just wanted to humiliate Ingrid severely.
• "Uncle Sean, Aunt Dallas, Ingrid, why hasn't the food been served at your table yet? It's not good to keep the guests waiting for so long. Everyone, why don't you come to my table and have something to eat? Don't go back on an empty stomach."
• Elin walked over and pretended to be kind.
• Ingrid and her family's faces turned pale. They knew that Elin did it on purpose, but they had no way to deal with it.
• Elin was the favorite of Matilda Kirk, the matriarch, while Ingrid's family wasn't.
• The friends who came to celebrate Ingrid's birthday couldn't sit still anymore and stood up one by one as their faces were filled with embarrassment.
• "Ingrid, happy birthday. We'll excuse ourselves."
• "Ingrid, I have something to do, so I'll leave first."
• ...
• Ingrid forced a smile and stood up as well. "Dad, Mom, let's go home."
• "Hey, don't leave." Elin grabbed Ingrid's arm. "Ingrid, it's not your fault that the hotel manager is biased. Don't blame yourself too much. If you had a capable husband, not only would the hotel serve you immediately, but there would also be many distinguished guests coming to bless you."
• "Uncle Sean, Aunt Dallas, I found a partner for Ingrid. Aren't you envious of my parents finding a son-in-law like Luca? Donald Campbell here is just as good as Luca. We're all family, so there's no need to thank me," she announced proudly.
• The faces of Ingrid's parents changed dramatically. Elin's intentions were truly malicious; she wanted to ruin Ingrid!
• They did want Ingrid to find a powerful husband so that their family would no longer be treated poorly, but Donald? Absolutely not!
• This person had a terrible reputation, was accused of rape several times, and was rumored to have very perverted habits.
• As they were talking, Luca walked over with a man who looked extremely sleazy and was less than 5 feet 3 inches tall.
• "Is this the person you're going to introduce to me? D*mn! Not bad!" Donald's eyes lit up as soon as he saw Ingrid, and he even drooled.
• "I'm sorry, but I currently have no plans to have a boyfriend." Ingrid frowned in disgust and turned to leave.
• "Stop right there!" he shouted while pointing angrily at Ingrid. "What's the matter? Are you looking down on me?"
• "Mr. Campbell, please calm down. It's not that she looks down on you. Ingrid doesn't have any plans—"
• "Shut up!" Donald interrupted Sean Svenson, took out a bank card, and slapped it on Sean. "There's five million in this card. Consider it as a dowry. Your daughter is mine!"
• Ingrid's parents were shocked and quickly went to find Matilda.
• "Mom, please help us. Ingrid really can't marry him!"
• Matilda had a cold expression on her face. Sean was the illegitimate child brought back by Edward Svenson, so she had never considered Ingrid's family as her own and wished for their misfortune.
• "Mr. Campbell's interest in Ingrid is your honor. Moreover, he has already given a dowry of five million. What else could you possibly be dissatisfied with?"
• Donald burst into laughter. "Old Mrs. Svenson, you're indeed reasonable! Thank you for your understanding. Mr. and Mrs. Svenson, please accept my gift."
• After speaking, he reached out to pull Ingrid.
• "My dear wife, let's go to the bridal chamber quickly. I can't wait any longer!"
• Ingrid's face turned pale, and she struggled desperately but couldn't break free. "Grandma! Dad! Mom! I don't want to marry him!" Tears of sorrow streamed down her face.
• "Mom..." Ingrid's parents both looked at Matilda.
• "This matter has been settled. There's no need to say anything more!" Matilda said straightforwardly. "If we anger Mr. Campbell, who can bear the wrath of the Campbells?"
• "Alas!" Sean let out a heavy sigh as tears of humiliation welled up in his eyes. He turned around and ran away, followed by Dallas Ortiz.
• "Dad! Mom! Don't leave me! Who can save me..." Ingrid cried out in despair. If she were truly humiliated by Donald, she wouldn't be able to go on living.
• "Ingrid, don't blame me. Blame your lowly existence and your excessive beauty!" Elin sneered. She was finally able to completely ruin Ingrid, so she felt extremely satisfied.
• Luca sighed with regret. He had always coveted Ingrid's beauty and had planned to create an opportunity for a double conquest in the future, but now, it seemed that there was no chance.
• Women who had been played by Donald would end up in a pitiful state.
• "Release her, or else you'll die!"
• Just then, a voice filled with authority echoed throughout the entire hotel, causing the once bustling place to fall into silence.