Cole Nation.
Southeast coast.
Isle of Reaper.
Ghost Prison.
The most dangerous criminals worldwide are incarcerated here.
There are politicians whose actions nearly ignited nuclear war, blood-stained drug lords, ruthless killers with countless lives under their belts, exorcists with a dark touch...
On this day, these terrifying criminals step out of their cells to bid farewell to a young man about to leave the prison.
The young man, called Victor, is an orphan raised by Old Grant in the Ghost Prison, taken as his apprentice.
Over the past eighteen years, other prisoners have also taken Victor under their wing, passing on a lifetime of knowledge.
And today marks the day Victor leaves the Ghost Prison.
White-haired Old Grant approaches Victor, saying, "Eighteen years, in the blink of an eye, it's about time I tell you about your origins."
"My origins?!"
A spark lights up in Victor's eyes.
Having grown up in the Ghost Prison, wouldn't he long to know about his heritage?
"Yes. Someone made seven marital agreements for you back then. You'll have to find clues about your origins in these agreements..."
Old Grant handed Victor seven letters and a jade pendant. He said, "Here are seven marriage letters and a master jade pendant. Each of your fiancees holds a corresponding jade pendant."
"When approaching them with the letters and the master jade pendant, regardless of marriage or divorce, they all will return their jade pendants."
"When the master jade pendant combines with the seven corresponding pendants, the mystery of your identity could be resolved."
"Of course, even in the event of a divorce, as a vow made years ago, you still need to help them in their times of difficulty to your best ability."
Victor took the seven letters and the jade pendant, stored them in his bag, fixed his gaze on the assembled criminals, and bowed deeply.
"Masters, I'm grateful for your upbringing. Farewell!"
At this moment, the entire atmosphere in the prison changed.
One hundred and eighty criminals, viewed by the world as the most ruthless villains, were all moved.
Each of them had once stirred up storms in the world, only to find themselves locked up in this ghost prison.
They thought they would bring along their immense strengths and skills to their graves in this gloom, decaying completely at last.
That was until Old Grant brought Victor, then an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, to the Ghost Prison.
They took Victor under their wings, passing on their life-long skills with no reservation.
Now, Victor, equipped with their strengths, is about to leave the Ghost Prison and step into the world.
Even in death, they found peace…
…
Leaving the Soul Prison, Victor opened the envelope and pulled out seven yellowed marriage letters.
In this world, a person should know where they came from and where they are going.
He opened the first marriage letter, it read: Golden Ridge City, Graham Family, chloe.
Dated 20 years ago.
The information was scarce and dated.
But this didn't stump Victor. After all, his mentor was a top level hacker who had breached data networks of several countries.
Victor soon found the information about chloe.
He waved down a taxi and directed, “Driver, to the Graham Mansion.”
About ten minutes later…
Golden Ridge City, city center.
The Graham Mansion was located in this high-priced area.
Victor paid the taxi fare and walked towards the Graham Mansion.
“Halt, who are you looking for?”
A reprimanding voice echoed, as two bodyguards blocked Victor's path.
Victor spoke, "Here's the deal, chloe and I have an engagement, and I'm here to call it off."
Old Grant mentioned that regardless of marriage or breaking the engagement, Victor must reclaim the jade pendant from his mother to unravel the mystery of his origin.
However, since marriage is such a hassle, Victor chose to break the engagement instead.
The two bodyguards were initially taken aback, then they burst into laughter: "You're engaged to our young miss? And you want to break it off? Do you know who our young miss is?"
Victor pondered for a moment and said, "I know a bit, but not much."
The bodyguards stared at him as if they were looking at an idiot: "You don't know, right? Let me clarify for you. Miss Graham is the gem of the Graham family, a treasured possession of elder Graham and the campus belle of Golden Ridge University. Do you think a nobody like you is worthy of such a celestial being like our miss?"
Victor shrugged and commented, “This question is irrelevant to me, as I’m here to call off the engagement.”
”Bloody hell, we’ve really given you too much face...”
The bodyguards pointed in the direction of the mansion's gate, their voices cold as they said, "That's the exit. Get out of here, or don’t blame us for being rude".
Victor merely shook his head and continued striding towards the Graham Manor.
Despite being martial artists, the two bodyguards simply couldn’t stop him.
"Bringing this on yourself!"
Both bodyguards were seething with anger.
Just at that moment, a Rolls-Royce pulled up at the entrance.
The car door opens and an elderly man, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, emerges.
The two bodyguards are shocked.
This elderly man is the patriarch of the Graham family, Lucas.
If this ignorant young man offends the old master, their sins would be immense.
Lucas frowns and asks, "What's going on?"
One of the bodyguards hurriedly explains, "Master, this young man claimed that he is betrothed to Miss. We're about to chase him out!!"
He was about to rebuke Victor when...
"Wait!!"
Lucas, looking excited, interrupts him.
He rapidly walks up to Victor and asks, "Are you Victor?"
Victor nods, "Do you know me?"
Lucas grabs Victor's hand, excitedly says, "Victor, your master once saved me. We then set an arranged marriage between you and Chloe. We'll arrange for you two to meet immediately."
"Old Master, I came for..."
Victor was just about to elucidate his intentions, but he is interrupted by Lucas.
"Victor, don't worry, my granddaughter Chloe is a renowned beauty in Golden Ridge. Enter the house and wait a while. I will bring her back immediately!"
Lucas said with a hearty laugh, ushering Victor into the Graham Mansion.
All Victor could do was wait until chloe's return to discuss the matter of their engagement cancellation.
Witnessing this, the two bodyguards swallowed hard.
Faces filled with disbelief.
Damn.
This guy's gear from head to toe doesn't amount to a hundred yuan, and he's actually chloe's fiance?
That’s like cutting ten years off the struggle. No, it's like cutting off ten lifetimes of struggle!
How envious, jealous, and resentful.
...
Several minutes later.
A red Ferrari zoomed in.
With a screeching halt, it parked in front of the Graham Mansion entrance.
The car door opened, and a pair of long straight legs stepped out.
These attractive legs belonged to chloe herself.
She was clad in a school-style short skirt and a cold shoulder chiffon top, emphasizing her voluptuous figure. Her shoulders were round and fair, her waist slender enough to grasp with one hand. Her ravishing legs, wrapped in nude-coloured stockings, were slim but not skinny...
Indeed, she is the campus belle of Golden Ridge University.
After getting out of the car, she stormed into the living room in a huff.
"You're back just in time, Chloe…"
Lucas, seeing chloe return, grinned from ear to ear and said, "Let me formally introduce you…"
chloe pouted and said, "Grandpa, I absolutely disagree with this arranged marriage!"
Lucas stated, "Chloe, Victor Carter is a very promising young man, and his master has once saved my life and our Graham family. We cannot be ungrateful."
chloe shot Victor a glance, snorted lightly and remarked, "Grandpa, there are many ways to show gratitude. Why must you sacrifice my happiness?"
Lucas chuckled and said, "Chloe, Victor Carter is an excellent young man. Marrying him will definitely bring you happiness."
"Excellent?"
chloe widened her beautiful eyes and questioned, "Grandpa, do you have a misunderstanding about the term 'excellent'? I do not want to belittle him, but if people like him were at our school, they'd be obliterated."
At this moment, chloe's mother, Vanessa, smiled and suggested, "Dad, shouldn't we discuss this more thoroughly? There are plenty of talented young men who are after Chloe. Even the city leader's son, Paul, is infatuated with her."
Saying this, Vanessa sent a meaningful glance to her husband, Ethan.
Ethan also quickly chimed in, "Yes, dad. Even if you aren’t considering Chloe's happiness, you should not let Chloe simply marry anyone."
Lucas snorted coldly and claimed, "What do you know? Comparing the talented young men you mentioned with Victor Carter is like comparing fireflies to the moon and sun; they are nothing! I will arrange for someone to select a marriage date immediately, and have Chloe marry Victor Carter!"
For a moment, everyone in the Graham family was stunned.
They never thought that Lucas would say such a thing.
They even wondered if Lucas had been tricked or fooled by someone.
chloe stomped her foot angrily, tears brimming in her eyes, and said, "I disagree! I won't marry him, no matter what!"
Although Lucas and Vanessa feared the authority of the old master, they gathered their courage and said, "Dad, please reconsider. If by any chance you push Chloe into a pit of fire, you would regret it, wouldn't you?"
"Can I say something?"
Victor took a sip of his tea and said, "I think you've misunderstood. I'm not here to get married; I'm here to call off the marriage..."
