Hell's Kitchen.
Atlantis Grand Hotel.
This was the most luxurious hotel in Hell's Kitchen. The people who came and went here were all among Hell's Kitchen's elite.
This place was a symbol of status and standing.
Unless one stood at the very peak of the pyramid, even many prominent figures in Hell's Kitchen had to make reservations in advance if they wanted to come here.
That showed just how prestigious this hotel was.
The top floor in particular was famously difficult to book. For those important figures, reservations could be scheduled one or two months out.
And yet now.
The entire top floor of Atlantis had actually been booked by one person.
There was no doubt who could make such a grand gesture: Kingpin.
And there was only one possible reason for Kingpin to go to such lengths: the beauty before him.
"Vanessa, I'm truly sorry. I've had so many things to deal with lately that I simply couldn't get away. I've neglected you somewhat."
Kingpin sat across from Vanessa, speaking to her with a hint of apology and complete sincerity.
Ever since he had killed Xin, Kingpin had ridden the momentum and uprooted the entire Yakuza Gang behind him.
Even before that, Kingpin had already taken out the Big Bear Brothers.
The Big Bear Brothers' territory had naturally fallen into Kingpin's hands as well.
And just a few days ago, Kingpin had discovered that the person who poisoned Vanessa had actually been that old bastard Leland.
What else was there to say?
Kingpin sent Bullseye personally. One small stone was all it took to end that old bastard's miserable life.
And what about Leland's forces?
Without question, Kingpin swallowed them too.
Of the five major powers that had once divided Hell's Kitchen among themselves, Kingpin had eliminated three in