Chapter: CHAPTER 183Several hours later, Dylan arrived at the address Grace had provided. The law firm occupied several floors of an imposing commercial building in one of the city's most expensive business districts. Its exterior was a combination of polished stone, tinted glass, and carefully maintained landscaping, giving it the kind of understated elegance favored by institutions that preferred their reputation to speak louder than their advertising. A discreet sign near the entrance displayed the firm's name in silver lettering. Dylan stepped through the glass doors and entered a spacious lobby. The first thing he noticed was the atmosphere. Everything appeared meticulously organized, from the polished marble floor to the comfortable seating arranged beside the reception desk. Business executives in tailored suits moved through the lobby with briefcases in hand, while visitors sat quietly waiting for appointments. A few lawyers crossed between the elevators and a corridor leading toward a ro
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Chapter: CHAPTER 182The following morning, Dylan Kingston woke up to the familiar notification of his Daily Sign-In Rewards System. [DING! Daily sign-in successful!] [Congratulations, Host! You have received today's reward: Legendary Business Acumen Skill.] [Would you like to claim your reward now?] Dylan, who had barely finished stretching his arms, immediately sat up in bed. Although he had grown accustomed to receiving extraordinary rewards from the system, the description of this particular skill caught his attention. Business acumen? Considering his plans for Nexora Systems and his ambition to establish a technology empire, the timing could hardly have been better. “Claim the reward,” he instructed without hesitation. [DING! Reward claimed successfully!] [Legendary Business Acumen Skill is being integrated into the host's consciousness.] The instant the notification disappeared, an indescribable sensation washed over Dylan's mind. It began as a faint tingling behind his forehead before sp
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Chapter: CHAPTER 181Dylan raised an eyebrow. “What would be the advantage of that?” “A separate acquisition company can make the ownership structure easier to manage, depending on your plans. It may also help separate the transaction's financing and obligations from your other investments. But it isn't automatically the best choice for everyone. The lawyers and tax advisers would need to consider the circumstances before recommending a structure.” She gave him a knowing smile. “I don't want to overwhelm you with all the technical details today. The important thing is that you don't have to settle every question before we begin. We can identify the decisions that need to be made and bring in the right professionals when necessary.” Dylan appreciated her approach. She was explaining the process without treating him like an inexperienced child, even though this would be his first major acquisition. “Would your team also help me negotiate with Nexora's owners?” he asked. “We can assist with the financi
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Chapter: CHAPTER 180Grace Morgan turned the document she had been reviewing toward herself and placed it neatly beside her keyboard. Rather than immediately launching into a complicated explanation, she leaned back in her chair and regarded Dylan with the professional curiosity of someone who had seen wealthy clients make all sorts of investments, from purchasing commercial properties to acquiring established businesses. “Honestly, Mr. Kingston, I think it's a good idea,” she said. “Provided you approach it properly, acquiring an existing company could be a very effective way to enter an industry without having to build everything from the ground up.” Dylan rested one arm on the chair and nodded. “That is part of what interests me. Nexora already has products, employees, patents, and customers. If the company has a solid foundation beneath its current problems, I would rather improve what already exists than spend years trying to establish the same things myself.” “Exactly.” Grace smiled. “But there
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Chapter: CHAPTER 179After returning Luke to the dormitory and making sure he was comfortably settled, Dylan collected his belongings and headed back to the parking area. He had initially planned to spend more time checking on his friend, but Luke was in good spirits and had everything he needed within reach. Ryan was also expected to return later, so Dylan felt comfortable leaving him for a while. Once he reached his Benz, he climbed into the driver's seat, started the engine, and drove away from Westbridge University. His destination was the bank. The traffic was manageable, and after a smooth drive, he arrived at the branch where Grace Morgan had arranged to meet him. He parked the car, entered the building, and was promptly greeted by a member of the reception staff. After confirming his appointment, Dylan was escorted to Grace's office. The moment she saw him enter, Grace rose from her chair with a welcoming smile. "Mr. Kingston! It's good to see you again." "Good afternoon, Grace." "Please,
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Chapter: CHAPTER 178Outside the sports facility, Chelsea continued pulling Dylan along by the arm, apparently determined not to let him escape before she had accomplished whatever she had planned. Dylan followed her for several steps before finally slowing down. When Chelsea continued walking without noticing, he gently stopped her by the arm. "Hold on a second, Chelsea." She turned toward him, blinking in surprise. "What is it?" "Where exactly are you taking me?" Chelsea looked at him as though the answer should have been obvious. "To a restaurant, of course." "A restaurant?" "Yes. There's a private restaurant not far from campus that I like. I thought we could have lunch there, talk for a while, and then you could accompany me back to the volleyball facility." Her expression brightened as she explained her plan. "We haven't really had the opportunity to spend much time together since my treatment, and I thought today would be a good chance." Dylan stared at her for a moment before glancing at
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Chapter: Chapter 177CHAPTER 27 — THE HIDDEN STRENGTHMiles found himself sitting inside another interrogation room.It was almost ironic that he had ended up in another room like this so soon after being released from the one inside the Knights Guild, although the circumstances were completely different this time. He had been brought directly to the Hunter Association headquarters after Charlotte and her agents took him into custody, and for nearly two hours he had remained seated in the same chair with restriction cuffs secured around his wrists.The door finally opened.Charlotte Harris walked into the room carrying a black folder beneath one arm before taking the seat opposite Miles and placing the folder on the table between them.For several seconds, she simply looked at him.She had spent the entire journey back to the Association trying to make sense of the situation, yet seeing Miles sitting quietly before her made the circumstances even harder to understand. This young man looked nothing like so
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Chapter: Chapter 176Just as Miles prepared to continue his relentless assault, a powerful surge of mana suddenly exploded between him and Darius. BOOM! A violent shockwave rippled across the executive floor, blasting chunks of shattered concrete and twisted steel in every direction. Dust filled the air as the overwhelming pressure forced both combatants to halt their movements instinctively. A figure descended from above. She landed gracefully between them. The fractured floor beneath her feet cracked from the impact, thin fissures spreading across the marble like a spider's web. A faint wave of mana rolled outward from her body, carrying an oppressive authority that immediately distinguished her from every hunter who had appeared before. Charlotte Harris. Director of the Hunter Association. The silver insignia embroidered on her long navy coat fluttered gently as the dust settled around her. She stood perfectly upright, one hand resting calmly on the hilt of her sword, her posture composed despi
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Chapter: Chapter 175The upper floors of the Knights Guild Headquarters had become almost unrecognizable. Massive sections of reinforced concrete hung precariously over the city, twisted steel beams protruded from shattered walls, and thick clouds of dust drifted through the night sky as emergency sirens echoed from the streets below. Every tremor that rippled through the building reminded the surviving hunters that the headquarters—once regarded as one of the safest places in the city—now stood on the brink of collapse. Miles and Darius faced one another across the fractured rooftop. For a brief moment, neither man moved. The silence was unnerving. Only the sound of falling debris and the distant cries of evacuation teams disturbed the stillness. Darius fixed his eyes on the young man standing before him, trying to steady his breathing as he searched for any sign that Miles was beginning to tire. Yet the more he looked, the more unsettling the truth became. Miles' posture remained composed, his bre
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Chapter: Chapter 174--- Inside the Hunter Association headquarters, the atmosphere remained unusually calm. Rows of agents moved efficiently through the spacious command center as countless holographic displays monitored Demon Rift activity, hunter registrations, and emergency reports arriving from every district of the city. Communication officers relayed information between departments while support staff analyzed mana fluctuations detected throughout the metropolitan area. Everything proceeded according to routine. Until... A young Association agent burst through the command center carrying a crystal communication tablet whose surface flickered with an urgent crimson light. His breathing was uneven. Several nearby officers immediately noticed the emergency priority seal displayed on the report. Without stopping, he hurried toward the upper floor where the Director's Office was located. Reaching the large wooden doors, he quickly composed himself before knocking firmly. "Come in." The calm f
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Chapter: Chapter 173BOOM!The instant Miles and Darius fist collided, it sent a massive shockwave and a deafening explosion ripped through the entire building that caused every window panel to burst out with glittering glass raining to the floor.Even the reinforced concrete cracked beneath their feet, marble tiles shattered into countless fragments, and every surviving window exploded. A violent shockwave raced through the headquarters, causing the entire building to tremble from its foundation.Hunters on the lower floors froze."What... was that?""The Guildmaster...""No," another hunter muttered, his face turning pale. "Someone's actually fighting him on equal footing."Back on the executive floor, neither man had moved an inch.Miles and Darius fists remained locked together as two overwhelming auras clashed violently against each other. Mana surged around Darius , while crimson energy rolled off Miles in relentless waves.For several long seconds, they simply stared at one another.Then both vani
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Chapter: Chapter 172 A faint chuckle escaped Darius Wilson's lips as he looked at the young man standing protectively before Mia. Despite the destruction surrounding them and the countless reports he had received regarding Miles' rampage through the headquarters, the Guildmaster's expression remained composed, almost amused, as though he were evaluating an interesting specimen rather than confronting the person responsible for reducing one of the city's strongest guilds to ruins. "You certainly live up to the reports," Darius remarked, slowly clasping his hands behind his back while his overwhelming aura continued filling every corner of the shattered executive floor. "Arrogant... fearless... and reckless enough to challenge an entire guild by yourself. I had expected confidence from the person who crippled Derek, but I never imagined it would border on insanity." His golden eyes drifted briefly toward the collapsed walls and the devastated offices before returning to Miles. "You've fought your way th
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Chapter: Chapter 316At the end of the boulevard, the road divided into an elevated ramp system leading upward into layered city infrastructure. Aiden adjusted course toward it without slowing. Ivan noticed immediately. “You are going higher into visibility. That increases exposure.” Aiden’s tone remained steady. “
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Chapter: Chapter 315Aiden’s hand moved to the steering wheel with subtle adjustment as he initiated a sharp directional shift, the vehicle sliding into a controlled lateral drift that carried them past an incoming taxi by a distance so narrow it barely registered visually. The sedan directly behind them attempted to f
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Chapter: Chapter 314A sickening crack echoed through the apartment as the baton clattered to the floor. The man's scream lasted only a second before a strike to the abdomen dropped him beside his unconscious teammate. The remaining operatives immediately abandoned any thoughts of underestimating their opponent. Ten
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Chapter: Chapter 313The lock had been defeated and without hesitation, the operatives pushed the door inward. The entrance slammed against the wall with enough force to shake nearby picture frames. Inside the apartment, Ivan Petrov jerked upright from his chair. The elderly scientist had been reviewing a stack of han
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Chapter: Chapter 312Meanwhile, Across the street. Aiden sat inside his car, leaning lightly against the seat. His expression remained unreadable but his eyes were not idle. The System interface was active. A faint holographic map hovered in his vision. A green marker moved rapidly through the city grid. Aiden obse
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Chapter: Chapter 311Aiden parked across the street. His gaze sharpened instantly. In front of him stood a small, old radio repair shop squeezed tightly between two aging buildings. The sign above it was faded. The windows were dusty. Nothing about the place looked important or suggested value. Yet according to th
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Chapter: Chapter 524The evening settled gently over the White family mansion, bringing with it a rare sense of calm. The chaos of the past days had finally receded, leaving behind a quiet that felt earned rather than fragile. Warm lights glowed through tall windows, and the dining room—grand as ever—felt softer tonight, less like a place of strategy and power and more like a space meant for family. Dinner had been prepared carefully, with dishes chosen to be light and comforting rather than extravagant. Eva sat at the table beside Chris, her posture relaxed, though his hand remained subtly close to hers, as if either of them might reach out at any moment without thinking. Across from them sat Elliot and Amanda. Amanda had been unusually quiet since they arrived, her usual easy chatter replaced by a barely contained energy that made her shift in her seat more than once. Eva noticed, of course. She always did. Amanda barely touched her food, glancing between Eva and Chris, then at Elliot, who looked com
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Chapter: Chapter 523The garden was quiet in the way only the White family grounds could be—manicured perfection softened by night air, lantern lights glowing low among hedges and rosebushes. Gravel crunched faintly beneath their steps as Elliot and Amanda walked side by side, the distant mansion behind them slowly fading into silence. Amanda had her arms folded loosely, her expression still bright with lingering emotion. She hadn’t quite come down from the joy of the moment—the surprise, the warmth, the sense that something good had finally taken root after so much chaos. Elliot glanced at her, studying her profile. “You seemed genuinely happy,” he said at last. “About Eva’s pregnancy.” Amanda smiled without hesitation. “Of course I was.” She slowed her steps, turning her head slightly to look at him. “Eva isn’t just my friend. She’s been my best friend since we were kids. I know every ugly chapter it took for her to get here. The losses, the fear, the times she almost gave up.” Her voice softened.
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Chapter: Chapter 522 The door closed behind him, and for a brief moment, laughter lingered in the air—soft, disbelieving, almost fragile. Then the room settled again. Chris shifted slightly against the pillows, his expression sobering as he turned his attention to Ethan. “What about Mason?” The name carried no heat now. No fury. Just a need for finality. Ethan straightened. “Cara transported him to the Crimson Legion headquarters shortly after you arrived here. He’s been placed in their highest-security prison—isolated, monitored, and restrained.” “No loopholes?” Chris asked quietly. “None,” Ethan said firmly. “He’ll never be a problem again. Not to you. Not to Eva. Not to the White family.” Chris exhaled, a slow breath he hadn’t realized he’d been holding. Something inside him loosened—not triumph, not satisfaction, but relief. “Good,” he said. He glanced around the room then—at Amanda hovering near Eva, at Elliot standing near the window, at Ethan waiting silently. “Please,” Chris sai
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Chapter: Chapter 521Chris slowly lifted his uninjured hand and cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing away a tear before it could fall. “Listen to me,” he said firmly, though his voice remained gentle. “Your kidnapping wasn’t your fault. It was mine.” Her lips parted in protest, but he continued. “I was reckless. I underestimated my enemies. I let my guard down—and you paid the price for it.” His jaw tightened. “That won’t happen again. I promise you. No harm, no danger will disrupt our lives like this anymore.” She searched his eyes, as if trying to see whether those words were merely comfort—or a vow carved in stone. “I believe you,” she said softly. At that moment, the door swung open again. “Well, well,” a familiar, amused voice drawled. “Looks like the hero finally rose from the dead.” Amanda strolled in with an exaggerated sigh, hands on her hips. “I was starting to think I’d need to attend your funeral just to confirm you weren’t actually immortal.” Chris huffed weakly. “Nice to see
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Chapter: Chapter 520 A day later, Chris woke to silence. Not the eerie, suffocating silence of unconsciousness—but the gentle, familiar quiet of home. Soft sheets cradled his body. The faint scent of polished wood and clean linen lingered in the air. Sunlight filtered through half-drawn curtains, painting warm streaks of gold across the ceiling. For a few seconds, he simply stared upward, blinking slowly. …My room? The realization came with confusion rather than relief. His body felt heavy, as if gravity had doubled overnight. A dull ache pulsed through his ribs, his arm throbbed beneath layers of bandages, and every breath reminded him that he’d been pushed well past his limits. Still, compared to the last thing he remembered—blood, pain, Mason’s twisted grin—it was… peaceful. Too peaceful. His brows furrowed as fragmented memories surfaced. Eva’s scream. Mason’s grip. The burning fury that had drowned out everything else. Then darkness. How long was I out? As if summoned by the thou
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Chapter: Chapter 519The door opened, and Charles strode in. For a man who usually carried himself with composed authority, his unease was unmistakable. His eyes swept the room immediately, landing on Chris’s battered form before snapping to Eva. “Eva,” he said sharply, crossing the room in long strides. “Are you hurt?” She shook her head quickly. “I’m okay,” she said, then corrected herself. “Mostly. Chris—he—” “I know,” Charles said, his voice softening as he placed his hands on her shoulders, inspecting her carefully. Relief flickered across his face when he found no serious injuries. “Thank God.” Her throat tightened. “He saved me. He got there just in time.” Charles closed his eyes briefly, exhaling. When he looked back at Chris, something dark and dangerous passed through his gaze. Gratitude, yes—but also fury at the cost. The doctor cleared his throat. “Mr. White, I’m going to need the room cleared. Master Chris requires complete rest.” Eva stiffened immediately. “I’ll stay.” Charles hesit
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