Chapter: Chapter 164By this point, the interrogation room looked less like a place meant for questioning and more like the aftermath of a violent battlefield, with destruction stretching from one end of the chamber to the other. Large cracks snaked across the reinforced concrete walls, some reaching all the way to the ceiling, while shattered chunks of stone lay scattered across the floor like the remains of a demolished building. The heavy steel table that had once occupied the center of the room no longer resembled furniture, having been reduced to a grotesquely twisted heap of mangled metal that had been hurled into a corner after serving as the target of impacts powerful enough to warp solid steel. Dust hung thickly in the air, refusing to settle, while the fluorescent lights overhead flickered sporadically as the repeated shockwaves coursed through the room's battered electrical system. Standing calmly amidst the devastation was Duren. The massive A-Rank hunter appeared completely at ease wi
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Chapter: Chapter 163The question caused a faint smile to appear on Miles's face. "Relationship?" He almost sounded amused. "We didn't have one." Duren frowned. Miles continued calmly. "If I absolutely had to describe it, I'd say Derek was a sheep pretending to be a wolf."bThe smile widened slightly. "He spent so much time acting like a predator that he forgot predators eventually encountered something stronger." Duren's expression hardened. "And what does that make you?" Miles met his gaze directly. "The actual wolf." The silence that followed felt suffocating. For a moment, Duren simply stared. Then a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes. The atmosphere in the room immediately became oppressive. The large hunter leaned forward. "You think that's funny?" "No." Miles shook his head. "I think it's accurate." The vein on Duren's forehead visibly pulsed. "Careful." His voice dropped noticeably. "You don't have the right to speak about Young Master Derek that way." Miles scoffed. The dismissive sou
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Chapter: Chapter 162The elevator continued its slow ascent toward the highest levels of the Knights Guild headquarters, carrying Miles deeper into the heart of enemy territory while the city lights gradually disappeared beneath him. Through the transparent glass panel positioned at the rear of the elevator, he could see countless illuminated buildings stretching across the horizon like a sea of stars, but his attention remained elsewhere. Every passing second only reinforced the same thought. Mia. The image of his younger sister sitting helplessly in the hands of the Wilson Family repeatedly surfaced within his mind, each appearance making the cold fury simmering beneath his calm exterior grow stronger. The only reason the building around him remained standing was because he still didn't know where they were keeping her. If he had known her location, this entire charade would have been unnecessary. The Wilson Family wanted him to come willingly. They wanted him isolated. They wanted him surrounde
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Chapter: Chapter 161By the time Miles entered the city's central district, darkness had completely claimed the sky above. The towering skyscrapers dominating the area glittered with thousands of lights, transforming the cityscape into a dazzling sea of steel and glass. Neon signs illuminated the streets below while expensive vehicles traveled through the broad avenues connecting the wealthiest sections of the city. This was the heart of power. The place where major guilds established their headquarters. It was also the place where influential families conducted business. The place where decisions affecting millions of lives were made behind closed doors. Standing above them all was a structure that immediately commanded attention. The Knights Guild Headquarters. The enormous building rose high above neighboring structures, its polished exterior reflecting the surrounding lights like a massive silver monument standing proudly against the night sky. Near the upper levels, an enormous sword in
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Chapter: Chapter 160The city lights stretched endlessly beneath the darkening sky as Miles moved through the streets with a purpose that bordered on obsession. The letter remained folded inside his pocket, but he no longer needed to read it. Every word had already engraved itself into his memory, replaying repeatedly in his mind since the moment Gladys had placed it in his hands. There had been a part of him that hoped he was wrong. A small, naive and very foolish part. Perhaps the kidnappers were unrelated to the events at school. Perhaps some other enemy had emerged while he was occupied fighting monsters beyond the city walls. Perhaps this was merely a coincidence. But the contents of the letter had erased every doubt. The Wilson Family was indeed responsible for abducting Mia. His instincts had identified them long before his eyes finished reading the final line. The arrogance and audacity they possessed. The certainty that they could take whatever they wanted and force others to obey. Everyt
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Chapter: Chapter 159Several minutes later, Miles landed silently atop his apartment building. The familiar structure immediately came into view, standing quietly amidst the surrounding residential district. Normally, seeing it would have eased his mind. Today, it did the exact opposite. A strange unease settled over him the moment he looked at the building. Everything appeared normal. The lights inside his apartment were on. Nothing seemed damaged. No signs of forced entry were visible from the outside but it felt wrong. Without wasting another second, Miles crossed the rooftop and dropped onto the balcony attached to his apartment. His eyes immediately scanned the interior through the glass doors. The first thing he noticed was that Mia wasn't there. The second thing he noticed was Gladys. The middle-aged housekeeper sat alone at the dining table, her posture slumped and her expression distant, as though she had been sitting there for hours. When she suddenly noticed movement out
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Chapter: CHAPTER 8 — ROCK BOTTOMBefore Dylan could even react, a crushing pain exploded through his abdomen as a heavy fist slammed directly into his stomach with enough force to fold his body in half."UGH—!"The air was violently knocked from his lungs, and agony spread through his midsection as his knees buckled beneath him. Before he could recover, rough hands seized his arms and dragged him forward."Move!"One of the men shoved him hard from behind, causing Dylan to stumble several steps while desperately trying to regain his balance and clutch his aching stomach."What the hell do you people want?!"A brutal strike crashed across his face before anyone answered. The impact snapped his head sideways, and a sharp ringing immediately filled his ears."Shut up and walk."Fear and anger surged through his chest as his eyes darted around desperately. A few students could be seen moving between buildings in the distance, completely unaware of what was happening. Unfortunately, the area behind the engineering faculty
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Chapter: CHAPTER 7 — EVERYTHING TAKEN AWAYThe next morning, Dylan woke up feeling as though his entire body had been run over by a truck. His head throbbed painfully, and even opening his eyes required more effort than it should have. For several seconds, he simply stared blankly at the ceiling above his bed while trying to gather his thoughts.Then reality returned.Memories of Amber, Brandon, the security office, and losing his job flooded back into his mind, instantly souring his mood. A bitter sigh escaped his lips as he slowly sat upright.The dorm room remained unusually quiet. One of his roommates snored softly from the opposite bed while the other was completely buried beneath a blanket. The fried chicken celebration from the previous night had helped lighten his mood for a few hours, but now that morning had arrived, every painful memory came crashing back again.Dylan rubbed his face tiredly before reaching for his phone.The moment the screen lit up, his expression froze.A notification blinked repeatedly across th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 6 — PUBLIC ENEMY 2The atmosphere outside the security office felt completely different from the one Dylan had experienced earlier that day. The excitement and energy generated by the science fair had long since vanished, replaced by the quiet stillness of night. Darkness blanketed the university grounds while rows of streetlights illuminated the pathways and cast long shadows across the pavement. A cold breeze brushed against Dylan's exhausted face as he shoved his hands into his pockets and wandered aimlessly through campus.A painful growl from his stomach reminded him that he hadn't eaten anything since morning. The realization brought a bitter smile to his lips as he reflected on the cruel irony of the day. He had started the morning by winning the biggest competition of his life, only to end it betrayed, humiliated, falsely accused, and locked inside a security holding room. Compared to everything else that had happened, hunger barely seemed worth noticing.As he continued walking, Dylan gradually
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Chapter: CHAPTER 5- PUBLIC ENEMYThe cold metal door slammed shut behind Dylan with a deafening bang that echoed throughout the small security holding room. For several seconds, he remained standing in place as his chest rose and fell unevenly while he struggled to steady his breathing. His thoughts were in complete disarray, and the events of the day felt so surreal that part of him still couldn't believe any of it had actually happened.Only a few hours earlier, he had been standing beneath bright stage lights while holding the greatest achievement of his life in his hands. After years of hardship, sacrifice, and relentless determination, he had finally accomplished something that made every sleepless night feel worthwhile. Now, however, he found himself sitting inside the university security office like a criminal.A security officer standing nearby glanced at him with obvious disapproval before gesturing toward a chair."Sit down."Without arguing, Dylan lowered himself into the chair opposite the interrogation d
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4 — BETRAYED 2The atmosphere inside the room became noticeably heavier as the tension that had been building since Dylan entered pressed down on everyone like an invisible weight. The air felt suffocating, and the silence that followed his accusation stretched endlessly, making the room feel even smaller than it already was.Brandon released a long sigh before shaking his head."Look, man... you should've honestly seen this coming."A bitter laugh escaped Dylan's lips, carrying none of the amusement usually associated with laughter. Instead, it was filled with anger, disbelief, and a growing sense of betrayal."Seen what coming?"Brandon casually spread his hands as though they were discussing something obvious. "The truth." He shrugged before continuing. "Amber is one of the hottest girls on campus. She's popular, beautiful, and high maintenance."His gaze slowly traveled from Dylan's face to his worn clothes, and the judgment in his eyes was impossible to miss. "And you're barely surviving."Dyla
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Chapter: CHAPTER 3 - Betrayed 1Dylan turned around curiously as the old woman remained silent for several moments before reaching beneath the layers of her worn clothing. Her movements were slow and deliberate, and her weathered fingers carefully searched through the faded fabric until they finally pulled something free.A small object dangled from an old, frayed string, drawing Dylan's attention immediately. As he narrowed his eyes and examined it more closely, he realized it was an ancient-looking black amulet.Although it appeared ordinary at first glance, the longer he stared at it, the stranger it seemed. Its dark surface appeared to absorb the sunlight around it rather than reflect it, while unfamiliar symbols were engraved along its edges in intricate patterns. The markings resembled no language he had ever encountered, giving the object an unsettling and mysterious aura.The old woman studied the amulet for several seconds before extending it toward him."This is my most precious possession," she said softl
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Chapter: Chapter 309Robert's facial expression turned sour as he was utterly displeased that Sarah was able to see right through his facade without much difficulty. She had always been sharp witted but he expected that her sense of reasoning would be clouded by the excitement of being given a chance to return back to t
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Chapter: Chapter 308At this moment, Robert was only concerned about forming a successful collaboration with Ace Enterprise more than paying attention to his kinship.“Thank you, Father. I'm glad you finally understood what I was talking about earlier. As you can see, there's no need for us elites to mingle with the low
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Chapter: Chapter 307Theodore hurriedly used the clues he had gathered and was able to realize that everything happening right now was Thomas’s idea. It occurred to him that Thomas must have made some sort of deal with Robert to allow Sarah to become an Anderson again in exchange for her helping the family establish a c
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Chapter: Chapter 306Meanwhile, Ryan was utterly disgusted by Sarah's remark and concluded that he was being arrogant considering her lowly status. As a result he was unable to refrain himself from lashing at her in a stern voice despite Robert's warnings. “You are just an ungrateful bitch, Sarah. This family has rules
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Chapter: Chapter 305“I don't know how you were able to pull it off but one thing is surely clear and that's the fact Miss. Evans must be really treating you well if you are able to afford such a lovely dress and luxury car.” Thomas commented in a flattering tone as he made the assumption that Sarah could only afford to
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Chapter: Chapter 304The party progressed without any more significant ruckus after Robert had stated his verdict. Everyone could only hold onto their thoughts and respective dissatisfaction about Sarah and William’s presence since nobody wanted to take any chances of offending Robert. They could grumble and glare at S
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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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