After Reincarnation, The Omnipotent Ancestor Reaches The Top
Chapter 423 - 396: Does the Stephens Family Dare to Oppose the Hawthorne Family? (2nd update)

Chapter 423: Chapter 396: Does the Stephens Family Dare to Oppose the Hawthorne Family? (2nd update)

"Child’s play!"

Evan Taylor pinched the clay, using some unknown mixture to completely neutralize its toxins!

Mia Stephens’s proud expression froze instantly.

When she had planted the object, she hadn’t expected that it would be discovered - let alone neutralized - by the Head of the Taylor Family.

When Jade Hawthorne had given it to her, she had only mentioned that the object could certainly affect even someone as skilled as Pierce Stephens, but she hadn’t mentioned anything about it being neutralized.

Chloe Stephens’ cool gaze swept over, locking onto Mia.

Pierce Stephens glared at Mia angrily.

No need to investigate further.

Whoever brought the item was undoubtedly the one who had planted it.

Due to her being a tutor at the Family School, her defenses had been more relaxed.

But she didn’t expect Mia to be so audacious.

She even dared to poison the Stephens Family.

"Despicable thing!"

Pierce Stephens was truly enraged this time.

He slapped her across the face. Mia, having the physique of an ordinary person, couldn’t withstand this blow. She was flung and crashed into a wall, then fell heavily onto the ground.

She passed out on the spot.

"Master, this object couldn’t possibly have been produced by a little doctor like her. It must have been obtained from somewhere else. We should save her life first and ask for details later."

Elliot Xenos hastily stepped forward and advised Pierce Stephens.

Pierce Stephens swallowed his rage and nodded.

Elliot Xenos quickly moved forward to resuscitate Mia.

Evan Taylor said, "This is a dense hallucinogenic poison that could spread to a 3-kilometer radius within three days. Ordinary people will experience a disruption in their bodily functions after inhalation, and death is also possible. If an ancient martial artist inhales it, they will become subservient to anyone."

This ’anyone’ could also include ordinary people.

The people of the Stephens Family were shocked at this piece of news.

How could there be such a toxin in the world without them having any idea of its existence?

"The poison is odorless and colorless. However, it carries a subtle fragrance that can override all senses and affect anyone who happens to come across it. Unless, one’s cultivation is on the level of Master Stephens, they will not be significantly affected."

Evan Taylor was diligently explaining the harm of the poison.

The Stephens Family grew colder and colder as they listened.

They were ancient martial artists. If today Evan Taylor hadn’t been there, wouldn’t the Stephens Family be manipulated by others?

Thinking about these terrifying consequences, the expression on Pierce Stephens’s face darkened further.

*

Mia was revived.

Upon opening her eyes, she was greeted with the chilling faces of the Stephens Family. She trembled involuntarily.

"Speak, who made you do this? As someone from the Stephens Family, you actually used such despicable means to frame your own people. You are nothing but a disgrace to the Stephens Family."

As soon as the elder was red with rage, he didn’t wait for Pierce Stephens to speak.

Under the pressure of such a formidable force, Mia almost died on the spot.

"No, it wasn’t me."

Seeing this, Grace Stephens turned and ran.

But just as she was about to run away, everything went black before her eyes as someone attacked her from behind.

Mia was so scared that she shook, unable to utter a word for a long time.

"Speak up."

"It wasn’t me..." Mia stubbornly denied.

"You’re still maintaining your innocence."

Somehow, the elder used some method, and with one strike, the sound of fractured bones could be heard.

Mia screamed in pain.

"I... I’ll speak... "

"Keep denying, and we’ll bring all your family members here. Let them taste the poison as well."

The elder released his hold on Mia, angrily stepping to the side.

"It was... it was Jade Hawthorne..."

"Jade Hawthorne!"

The people of the Stephens Family exclaimed in surprise.

They didn’t understand how the Hawthorne Family had become entangled in this matter.

*

Once Jade Hawthorne left the Taylor Residence, she received a message from her people. "I understand," she said.

She pocketed her phone as someone beside her asked, "Did our plan fail?"

Jade Hawthorne sneered, "Useless fools, it was discovered not even two days after it was put in place. The Taylor Family Head went into the Stephens house and found the source of the poison for them."

"The woman from the Stephens Family will certainly implicate Miss Hawthorne, we had better prepare in advance."

"No preparation is needed. Even if she implicates us, does the Stephens Family have any evidence? Does the Stephens Family dare to confront the Hawthorne Family?" Jade Hawthorne had confidence in this regard.

The person beside her said nothing more.

Although the Stephens Family was quite powerful, there was still a significant gap compared to an ancient clan like the Hawthorne Family.

In the Imperial Capital,

the Hawthorne Family was very influential.

Everyone in the Imperial Capital knew that the Hawthorne Family was not to be trifled with.

*

Seeing that the Stephens Family had internal matters to deal with and wanting to stand up for Chloe Stephens, Evan Taylor decided to take his leave.

But as he was leaving, Evan Taylor especially instructed, "Miss Chloe Stephens is welcome to visit the Taylor Family if she experiences any discomfort in the future."

Chloe nodded.

At this point, the strange looks from the people of the Stephens Family were unavoidably cast towards Chloe.

Evan Taylor was a person with whom even Pierce Stephens had very little contact - but certainly wasn’t easy to get along with under normal circumstances.

But his attitude towards Chloe was so good.

Pierce Stephens attributed this to Chloe’s excellent medical skills and thought that Evan Taylor took a liking to her, hoping to groom her as his successor.

*

As soon as Evan Taylor left, Pierce Stephens ordered Adam Stephens to take some men and Elliot Xenos to go find Jade Hawthorne.

As for Mia...

Pierce Stephens ordered her execution on the spot.

The Stephens Family had no mercy for those who wished to betray them.

"I’ll accompany father on his trip."

Chloe turned to Yvette Foster and explained briefly, then got into the car with Alex Stephens.

Alex glanced at Pierce, who was standing outside, and seeing that Pierce and the elders did not oppose it, he did not ask Chloe to get out of the car.

Alex knew more about Chloe’s capabilities than Adam and the others.

"Yesterday, you were away for the whole day, were you..."

Alex suppressed his voice and spoke into Chloe’s ear.

"I went to see a friend," answered Chloe.

"Just like that?"

"Yes."

"Then your complexion..."

"I didn’t sleep well."

Alex did not believe her for a moment.

*

The place where Jade Hawthorne resided was extremely luxurious.

It was Sheffield’s most spectacular villa.

As soon as Adam and his group arrived, they noticed that the people guarding the surroundings were no ordinary people.

Entrusting this task to Adam was Pierce’s way of allowing Adam to demonstrate to the rest of the Stephens Family that he could handle tasks of this magnitude.

Adam was dressed in a sharp suit, his handsome eyes revealing severity and coldness. His natural aura clearly portrayed his status.

The man standing at the entrance stopped the Stephens Family members, pointing at the group behind Adam and saying, "Our Miss only wants to see the rightful heir of the Stephens Family. As for the rest... Let them stay outside."

The man’s tone was clear as if he was saying, let them stay outside and be watchdogs.

The faces of the Stephens Family members turned black.

The Hawthorne Family really considered themselves important. They were, after all, just an ancient family.

In the Imperial Capital, there were more than just the Hawthorne Family.

"You all wait outside. Alex, you and the others, come in with me."

Adam was not annoyed; instead, he named a few of his trusted people to follow him inside.

Of course, Chloe was going to follow too, but just as Adam was about to ask her to stay back, he swallowed his words.

Chloe looked around and said to Adam, "I have met Miss Hawthorne."

Adam’s brows furrowed slightly, and he reminded Alex, "Alex, keep an eye on Chloe."

"I will, Father."

Alex thought to himself that in case of danger, it was uncertain who would be protecting who.

This thought made him feel a little disheartened.

*

Jade Hawthorne’s residence was incredibly luxurious.

It was the most splendid villa in Sheffield City.

As soon as Adam and his group arrived, they realized that the people guarding the area were far from ordinary.

Pierce Stephens had given this task to Adam because he wanted to show the Stephens Family that Adam could handle such matters.

Adam, clad in a serious suit, had a handsome and stern look. His natural air of authority clearly indicated his role.

The man standing at the entrance stopped the Stephens family, pointing at the group of people behind Adam and saying, "Our Miss will only meet the rightful heir of the Stephens Family. As for the others, just let them stay outside."

The implication was clear – they were to stay outside and play the role of watch dogs.

The faces of the Stephens Family darkened.

The Hawthorne family really thought too highly of themselves, they were just an ancient family.

In the Imperial Capital, the Hawthorne Family was not the only one of its kind.

"You all stay outside. Alex, the rest of you, come in with me."

Adam did not take offense, he simply selected a few of his trusted aides to accompany him inside.

Chloe naturally wanted to follow, but Adam swallowed the words he was about to say to have her wait outside.

Chloe looked around and then said to Adam, "I have met Miss Hawthorne."

Adam frowned slightly as a reminder to Alex, "Alex, keep an eye on Chloe."

"I understand, Father."

Alex thought to himself, in case of danger, it was still unclear who would end up protecting whom.

This thought gave Alex a sense of frustration.