Theoretically, Mountain Eagle and Joseph Ravensworth are not at the point where they must fight to the death!

Because a Middleman should not become a target of attack.

But Joseph Ravensworth is not just a Middleman; he is also a salesman for Bright Ladder, and Mountain Eagle has previously suffered an attack by Bright Ladder. This changes things!

Mountain Eagle could tell from the attitudes of those around him that they didn't hold Joseph Ravensworth in particularly high regard.

Because a Middleman who cannot maintain their own stance does not command respect.

If Joseph Ravensworth, upon seeing Mountain Eagle, had come over to greet him rather than calling for an assassin, then everyone might have shown him a little respect, but he only showed selfishness and greed...

Mountain Eagle didn't know whether this guy was truly foolish or brazenly fearless, but the determination he showed to kill this man, coupled with the $50 million cash wager, immediately made everyone look at him with new respect.

All present were tycoons with some business dealings with the International Intermediary Company, but among them, 90% could not produce $50 million in cash that could circulate through the banking system.

Even less so could Joseph Ravensworth!

However, this guy was determined to kill Mountain Eagle and sabotage Li Chengji's party.

If he were to flee in shame after a couple of insults at this point, not only would he lose face personally, but he would also trample the reputation of Bright Ladder underfoot.

The consequences for him would be too severe!

In the Underworld, one survives on strength, credibility, and face!

Losing any one of these would lead to real monetary losses!

Facing Mountain Eagle's mockery, Joseph Ravensworth bit his teeth and said with a frosty voice, "How do you prove you have $50 million..."

Just as Mountain Eagle was about to open his mouth and scoff at him, Li Chengji waved her hand and said, "I remind you, standing before you is a top-tier member of the International Intermediary Company, and he has a $80 million Revenge Fund insurance on him."

Li Chengji looked at Mountain Eagle and shook her head, saying, "If you want to bet, bet bigger, $80 million! The International Intermediary Company will guarantee it. I'll have someone draft a betting agreement immediately, and as soon as the money is deposited, the wager will be official.

The loser goes straight to the cemetery, and the winner takes all the money.

You don't have any objections, do you?"

Mountain Eagle was stunned for a moment; he had indeed subconsciously forgotten about the Revenge Fund, as that money wasn't really his but just a name.

Hearing Li Chengji raise this figure as a bet, Mountain Eagle realized just how ruthless Li Chengji was, not only towards others, but to herself as well.

That so-called $80 million fund was guaranteed by Li Chengji under Mountain Eagle's name. If Mountain Eagle lost, she would have to pay.

She was a true powerhouse, free from the fears and anxieties of indecision; I deemed you, Mountain Eagle, my partner, and I'm all-in with you on this gamble.

If I lose, it's my misjudgment of character. If we win, not only will our relationship strengthen, but it will also severely damage the image of our competitor, Bright Ladder.

Watching Joseph Ravensworth's face sink like water, Mountain Eagle laughed loudly and said, "Of course, I have no objections. Using my Revenge Fund as a betting stake can also ease Mr. Ravensworth's worries, after all, there's no need to fear retaliation, right?"

Saying so, Mountain Eagle looked at Joseph, who was sweating slightly on his forehead, and laughed, "Sir, if you truly can't produce the amount, don't force yourself. I can understand, after all, it's not easy to make money in this world."

Li Chengji with a stern face waved her hand and said, "No, you're underestimating Mr. Ravensworth and Bright Ladder. For an assassin organization that's been active for nearly 70 years, $80 million isn't such a big number for them.

Mr. Ravensworth will surely be able to persuade Bright Ladder, as this involves their honor and reputation."

Once Li Chengji escalated it to an organizational confrontation, Joseph could no longer compromise. He glared at Mountain Eagle, teeth clenched, and said, "You will regret your decision now..."

Mountain Eagle's ears twitched slightly, then looking at Joseph he said with a smile, "I'm suddenly very curious why you think you can stand before me and issue such a challenge. Theoretically, no one should be so foolish.

Is it because there's an assassin standing behind me with a steak knife hidden up his sleeve?"

The moment Mountain Eagle's words fell, a server standing behind him like a statue suddenly threw his tray at Peggy, eliciting a scream from the beauty...

Next, the handsome server, before anyone could react, brandished the small knife in his hand and charged at Li Chengji.

Mountain Eagle instinctively sidestepped half a step, positioning himself in front of the Assassin!

At a distance of about three meters, the server took two sprinting steps and entered his attack range, the knife held directly, stabbing upward toward Mountain Eagle's chest.

Mountain Eagle sidestepped and swung his arm down on the server's right hand holding the knife, but the opponent was clearly adept at handling a knife. The moment the first strike went astray, his elbow retracted backward, and his left fist struck toward Mountain Eagle's chin...

As long as Mountain Eagle's attention was diverted, his right hand holding the knife could strike again.

Mountain Eagle did not retreat because Li Chengji was right beside him; retreating would give the assassin more space.

The assassin's target was Li Chengji. All the stupidity displayed by Joseph Ravensworth was an act, intended to distract everyone and cover for the assassin.

But Mountain Eagle had a premonition that the assassin wasn't directly related to Joseph Ravensworth.

Raising his left hand to block the assassin's punch, Mountain Eagle sliced his left hand into the center and forcefully flicked outward, blocking the opponent's knife while stepping forward with his right foot to press against the outside of the assassin's leg. Bending his body to gather strength, the recoiling right hand seized the assassin's wrist that held the knife...

In the instant when the threat of the assassin's knife was neutralized, Mountain Eagle straightened up and twisted his hips, his left elbow, leveraging the counterclockwise rotation of his body, heavily pummeling the assassin's face.

With a "bang," accompanied by the teeth-grinding sound of bones shattering...

The somewhat handsome Caucasian waiter's upper jaw and nose collapsed inwards as if struck by a battering ram, visibly caving in before his head violently snapped back, ejecting five or six teeth and a spray of blood.

Feeling that the hand holding the knife still had strength, Mountain Eagle released his grip and, turning to face the recoiling assassin, delivered a brutal groin kick to the man's legs...

Severely struck, the assassin's body hopped up, and as his feet touched the ground, he clamped his legs together, then knelt down clasping his shattered groin...

The immense pain seemed to make him forget to breathe, his eyes bulging, his bloodied mouth and nose wide open, yet not a hint of inhaling or exhaling could be seen.

"Hiss~"

A collective gasp of breath hissed from the crowd, as several men unconsciously stepped back, clenching their legs.

Just as Mountain Eagle was about to take advantage of the momentum to go on a rampage and simply knock Joseph Ravensworth down right there, the man changed his villain-like demeanor, clapping his hands and saying, "Well done, Mountain Eagle. You've thwarted an assassination attempt on Ms. Li Chengji, the president of the Asia Region of International Intermediary Company.

You didn't let Ms. Li Chengji's competitors succeed, and we should all applaud you for that."

Mountain Eagle's clenched fist was stopped by Li Chengji. She glanced at Jin Dacheng, who had rushed in as the head of the bodyguards, her eyes coldly signaling him to drag the felled assassin away. Then, looking at Joseph Ravensworth, who had suddenly changed his tune, she nodded in acknowledgment and said, "Thank you for the reminder…"

Li Chengji turned her gaze to a few men who had been chatting idly by the piano with Joseph Ravensworth earlier. Wearing a cold and harsh smile, she addressed a young man with semi-long blond curls and a somewhat retro style of dress, "Mr. David Dupont, I'm sorry to disappoint you, you didn't get to enjoy the spectacle!"

Young Dupont didn't hide his intentions; he walked over to Joseph Ravensworth, putting an arm around the shoulders of the bald, chubby man and said with a smile, "As the president of the Americas Region of the International Intermediary Company, I vouch for Mr. Ravensworth—the assassin is not one of the Bright Ladder.

This is America, my territory. Rest assured, about this assassin, I'll give you an answer within three days!

Ms. Li, that's how our line of work is, danger lurks everywhere!

Ladies aren't suitable for this line of work, because not every time is there a knight standing by her side..."

With that, Dupont reached out his hand to Peggy, who was standing aside, smiling, "Hey Peggy, would you like to be my companion?

Ms. Li might sit atop the chairmanship of the International Intermediary Company in rotation, but do you really think she can bring you more business?

Dear, you've targeted the wrong person..."

David Dupont's condescending tone was particularly grating, as if Peggy were a bitch at his beck and call.

Mountain Eagle thought that Peggy, who seemed the epitome of a lady, would gravitate towards him, but to his surprise, Peggy did not respond to David Dupont directly; instead, she took his arm...

"Sorry, Mr. Dupont, your invitation is a bit too late, I'm already spoken for!"

David Dupont, looking bewildered at Mountain Eagle, suddenly burst out laughing, "OK, then I wish you a pleasant evening..."

Turning to Joseph Ravensworth, Dupont said with a widened grin, "Joseph, I've always admired you, but unfortunately, Bright Ladder remains a competitor to the International Intermediary Company.

I'll start a betting pool, I'm putting down 100,000 US Dollars on Mountain Eagle winning!

The winner between Joseph and Mountain Eagle can take all the bounty in the pool, and everyone else is welcome to join in, think of it as cheering on our warriors..."

As soon as David Dupont finished speaking, a middle-aged man with graying temples raised his hand, saying, "100,000, I bet on Joseph winning!"

As this middle-aged man drew the attention of those around him, he smiled apologetically at David Dupont and said, "David, although we are friends, I have to disagree with you this time.

You'd understand my choice, right?"

David Dupont, upon hearing this, replied with a smile, "Of course, the United States is unlike those autocratic lands; this is a free country, where everyone can choose according to their own beliefs."

Then David Dupont looked at Joseph Ravensworth, who was not looking too good, and with a smile, said, "Joseph, if you have any doubts about money, you can call your uncle.

Bright Ladder is still worth something. If he's willing to mortgage his shares of Bright Ladder to me, I can raise 80 million US Dollars for your bet right away.

Of course, if you prefer not to, I can try to persuade Mountain Eagle to lower his price.

But then you'd have to apologize first, because you were indeed very rude just now."

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