Rise Of The Underworld King
At the tender age of seven, Ethan Sanders's family were brutally murdered. Fortunately, he was saved by an old man who took care of him. In fulfillment of the old woman's final wish, he married Tina Macy, who was managing her family's business through numerous challenges. After they wed, Tina Macy's business boosted, becoming a top 10 in Newberg City.
Realizing her business had peaked, Tina's parents told her to divorce Ethan, thinking that he's useless and poor. At first, she refused but she later served him divorce papers a few days after the old woman's death. However, they didn't know that Ethan Sanders is a mysterious man, the best mercenary, most talented businessman, the best doctor in the world and the king of the underworld world. He's also the leader of all the Mafias. He built a business empire when he was young and he's extremely rich.
Now, Ethan is ready to avenge his family's death and those that looked down upon him won't be forgiven.
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Chapter: Chapter 601Raymond didn't sleep that night. He sat in the chair by the window while his father worked the phones in the next room, his voice low and precise, dismantling weeks of careful planning with the same efficiency he'd used to build it. Raymond could hear fragments through the wall. Dates cancelled. Me
Last Updated: 2026-03-22
Chapter: Chapter 600Charles Castellan absorbed this information with visible effort, his mind still reeling from the visions but struggling to apply practical thinking to impossible circumstances. "Then we need him alive. If what you're saying is true, if he's humanity's weapon against this entity, then my vendetta is
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Chapter: Chapter 599He showed his father Earth as the beings saw it. A junction point. A crossroads where dimensional walls were thin enough to breach. A place where the pursuing entity would eventually arrive because the beings had fled here, had left a trail that couldn't be hidden. He showed him humanity's role in
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Chapter: Chapter 598He brought the piece floating toward his father, let it circle Charles Castellan's head once before returning it gently to its position on the board. Then he reached out with his mind and lifted all thirty-two pieces simultaneously. The entire chess set rose into the air, each piece holding its rel
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Chapter: Chapter 597Raymond stood at the window of his father's penthouse and watched the city tear itself apart at the seams. Not literally, not yet. To anyone else looking out at the sprawling metropolis below, everything appeared normal. Traffic flowed through arteries of asphalt and concrete. Lights twinkled in wi
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Chapter: Chapter 596"I'm overwhelmed." She said it because it was the only honest response she could manage. "I don't know how to process this. How to understand what you are." "I know." Ethan crouched in front of her chair, bringing his face level with hers. "And I'm sorry I kept it from you for so long. But Angela,
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The Silent Benefactor
For seven years, Derick Sekwiga lived like an ordinary, overlooked husband while quietly turning his wife's small company into a powerful empire behind the scenes. But when her charming ex-boyfriend suddenly reappeared with sweet words and hidden motives, she threw her trust at him and pushed Derick aside without a second thought.
Tired of being doubted, used, and disrespected, Derick signed the divorce papers and walked away without a fight. What his ex-wife never imagined was that the man she ran back to only wanted her wealth—and the “nobody” she divorced was actually the quiet force controlling half the city’s economy.
Now, with his identity revealed and his patience gone, everyone who ever underestimated Derick Sekwiga is about to face the consequences.
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Chapter: Chapter 147: Adriana's WarningThe call came at 2:47 in the morning. Derick answered before the second ring, already sitting up on the bed and reaching for the lamp."Talk to me.""Moreau knows." Adriana's voice came out rushed. "Or at least she suspects. She ordered a comprehensive background investigation this afternoon on everyone involved in the joint venture discussions. She's looking at the full spectrum analysis, financial histories, communication patterns, known associates, and travel records. She is looking for a connection she can prove."Derick swung his legs out of bed and walked to the window. His reflection stared back at him from the glass."How comprehensive?""The kind that costs half a million dollars and involves former intelligence officers with security clearances most governments do not have access to." Adriana paused, and he heard the soft sound of a car door closing. "I am in a taxi right now. I left the gala early because I overheard her on the phone with the investigative firm. She was no
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Chapter: Chapter 146: Fontaine's Last OfferThe lakeside café stood three blocks from the financial district. Derick arrived twenty minutes early. The tables outside sat empty despite the mild spring weather, and through the floor-to-ceiling windows, he could see the interior.Derick took a seat facing the entrance and ordered nothing.Fontaine arrived precisely on time. He wore a charcoal suit, and his silver hair caught the afternoon light as he crossed the threshold."Mr. Castellan." Fontaine extended his hand.Derick stood and shook it. They sat across from each other at a table."Thank you for coming," Fontaine said. "I know your schedule does not permit many diversions.""I made time because you asked for it." Derick leaned back in his chair. "And because I was curious what you would say after everything that has happened."Fontaine allowed himself a thin smile. "Direct as always. I appreciate that quality, even when it works against my interests." He gestured to the table. "May I order you something? The coffee here is e
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Chapter: Chapter 145: The Thirty-Day CountdownThe conference call with Elise Moreau moved into its third hour, the discussion mired in technical details about governance structures and capital contribution schedules.Derick sat at the head of the table in Titan Capital's main conference room, surrounded by members of his team. Elena from the legal team was walking through clause-by-clause analysis of the proposed operating agreement, her voice professional as she identified potential conflicts and suggested modifications that would require additional review cycles."The issue with Section 4.7 is that it creates ambiguity around decision-making authority during periods when the Management Committee is unable to achieve consensus," Elena said, her finger tracing across the printed document projected on the screen. "We'd need to establish clear fallback procedures, possibly including third-party arbitration mechanisms, which would require input from both parties' general counsel and likely add another two weeks to the drafting timel
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Chapter: Chapter 144: Petrina's QuestionDerick arrived ten minutes early at the restaurant. He ordered water and waited, watching the entrance while his mind ran through the operational details that had consumed the past two weeks since the Geneva meeting. Coordination between the coalition members was proceeding smoothly despite the complexity involved, each organization mobilizing resources and personnel.Petrina walked through the door twelve minutes later, and despite everything that had happened between them, Derick felt his breath catch slightly at the sight of her.She'd always been beautiful. She wore a simple black dress, and her hair was pulled back slightly.Their eyes met across the restaurant, and she smiled.Derick stood as she approached, and he pulled out her chair."Thank you for coming," Petrina said as she settled into her seat, setting a small clutch purse on the table beside her wine glass. "I know your schedule right now is insane, and carving out time for a personal dinner probably felt like an imposi
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Chapter: Chapter 143: The Global CoalitionThe meeting room overlooked Lake Geneva from the third floor of a private banking facility. Derick arrived first, accompanied by Dominic and Marcus Thornhill, the three of them settling into the climate-controlled space while staff arranged presentation materials and verified that the encryption systems were functioning properly.The windows appeared transparent and they were layered with acoustic dampening materials that prevented external monitoring.Sandra Walsh entered next, her presence commanding immediate attention despite her unremarkable business attire and lack of visible security detail. She'd flown in from Washington on a military transport under diplomatic cover."Gentlemen," she said, nodding to each of them before taking a seat at the table. "I hope whatever you're proposing justifies pulling me out of three critical briefings and putting me on a plane with twelve hours' notice.""It does," Derick assured her, sliding a leather portfolio across the polished wood surface
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Chapter: Chapter 142: The Dominoes BeginThe intermediary was a London-based solicitor with impeccable credentials and no visible connection to either party.He arrived at Titan Capital's New York headquarters on a Friday afternoon, carrying a leather briefcase and an encrypted tablet containing William Cross's formal offer of cooperation. Derick received him in the same conference room where he'd first met Elise Moreau, the symmetry not lost on him as he reviewed the terms William had proposed."Mr. Cross wishes to make clear that his withdrawal from the Consortium is unconditional and permanent," the solicitor said, his British accent precise and professional. "He is prepared to provide full cooperation regarding the organization's structure, membership, and strategic objectives in exchange for assurance that the evidence currently in your possession remains private."Derick set the tablet down and studied the man across the table. He was mid-fifties, well-dressed in the understated way that screamed old money and elite ed
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An Eye For An Eye: The Rise Of Cassius Lucas
Imagine finding yourself within the four walls of the toughest prison in all of Washington City for a crime you know nothing about. Lucas Ross, once the shining star of the prestigious Washington City University and its overall best student, found himself framed and unjustly sentenced to a year behind bars. Adding to his misery, life had dealt him harsh blows before. Twenty-five years earlier, he lost his parents in a tragic plane crash. As if his wrongful imprisonment wasn't enough, Lucas was fired from his job, and the final betrayal came when his girlfriend left him for his best friend.
The cumulative effect of these tragedies pushes him to the edge, and he attempts to end his dear life the day he was released from prison. Fortunately for him, he's saved by a mysterious old man who reveals a shocking truth: Lucas Ross is the only heir of a powerful and influential businessman who was brutally murdered by his competitor. Now resolute in his mission to avenge his parents' death and bring justice to those who betrayed and framed him, Lucas Ross's quest for revenge takes him down a dark, dangerous and treacherous path.
Will Lucas Ross emerge victorious in his quest for justice, or will the darkness he has unleashed consume him completely?
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Chapter: Death!!!!Ryker remained at the window long after the assassins had left, watching the city transform from day to night. His reflection stared back at him from the glass—a powerful man who suddenly looked older, more worn than he had that morning.His phone buzzed. Marcus Chen with an update on the social media suppression campaign. Ryker ignored it. Another buzz. Sarah Kim reporting that Stevens had been "handled" and wouldn't be talking to anyone. He ignored that too.Nothing mattered except Blackhood.He pulled out his personal phone—the one only three people had the number to—and opened the message thread with his son.His phone rang. Not the personal one—his business line. He almost didn't answer, but the caller ID showed it was Thomas Wright, his head of security. The man who'd been conspicuously absent from all the meetings today."What?" Ryker answered coldly."Mr. Ryker, I need to speak with you immediately. In person. It's about your son."Ryker's blood went ice-cold. "You have inform
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Chapter: Ohhh, My Son! Ryker remained at the window long after the assassins had left, watching the city transform from day to night. His reflection stared back at him from the glass—a powerful man who suddenly looked older, more worn than he had that morning.His phone buzzed. Marcus Chen with an update on the social media suppression campaign. Ryker ignored it. Another buzz. Sarah Kim reporting that Stevens had been "handled" and wouldn't be talking to anyone. He ignored that too.Nothing mattered except Blackhood.He pulled out his personal phone—the one only three people had the number to—and opened the message thread with his son. His phone rang. Not the personal one—his business line. He almost didn't answer, but the caller ID showed it was Thomas Wright, his head of security. The man who'd been conspicuously absent from all the meetings today."What?" Ryker answered coldly."Mr. Ryker, I need to speak with you immediately. In person. It's about your son."Ryker's blood went ice-cold. "You have infor
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Chapter: The New Hired AssassinsThe digital crisis team filed out of Ryker's office one by one, each carrying their assignments like weapons to be deployed against the spreading wildfire of social media chaos. Marcus Chen would coordinate the mass reporting campaign. Sarah Kim would orchestrate the counter-narrative. James Mitchell would pay Stevens a visit that the security guard would not soon forget.But Ryker barely noticed their departure. His mind had already moved past the immediate damage control, past the NDAs and the scrubbed videos and the threatened witnesses. All of that was merely noise—necessary noise, but noise nonetheless. The real problem, the only problem that truly mattered, remained unsolved.Where was his son?He checked his watch: 4:47 PM. Nearly five hours since Blackhood's hand had arrived in that godforsaken box. Five hours of his best people searching, investigating, following leads that went nowhere. Five hours of his son being held by people who had demonstrated their willingness to muti
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Chapter: The Digital Wildfire The digital wildfire had already begun. By the time Ryker's people started monitoring social media, there were already hundreds of posts spreading across the city's online landscape like a virus. Employee accounts, anonymous profiles, even local news aggregator sites were buzzing with variations of the same shocking story: Something terrible had happened at Ryker Industries. The richest man in the city had been involved in a violent incident. There were witnesses. There was video footage. There was blood. Ryker sat in his office, surrounded by six of his top people—not his legitimate executives, but his real operators. The ones who handled problems that couldn't be solved through boardrooms or legal paperwork. They stood in a semicircle around his desk, each one holding a tablet or phone, scrolling through the growing catastrophe. "Show me," Ryker said, his voice cold and controlled. Marcus Chen—no relation to the detective, one of Ryker's digital specialists—stepped forward an
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Chapter: The Power Shift Detective Morrison stood in the hallway outside Ryker's office, her phone pressed to her ear, her expression growing increasingly confused and then frustrated. Chen stood beside her, watching his partner's face change as whoever was on the other end of the line spoke to her with evident authority."But sir, we have multiple witnesses. We have video evidence. We have a severed hand that—" Morrison paused, listening. Her jaw tightened. "Yes, sir. I understand, sir. But this is clearly—" Another pause, longer this time. Her knuckles turned white around the phone. "Yes, sir. Right away, sir."She lowered the phone slowly, staring at it as if it had betrayed her. Chen stepped closer, his voice low and urgent. "What did the Chief say?""He said to stand down," Morrison replied, her voice tight with barely controlled anger. "He said to cease the investigation immediately and clear the scene.""What?" Chen's eyes widened in disbelief. "That's insane. We have evidence of assault, evidence tamp
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Chapter: The Cover-Up AttemptDetective Morrison's question hung in the air, but before anyone could answer, Stevens was already on his feet, one hand still pressed dramatically against his reddening cheek."Detective, thank God you're here," he said, his voice taking on a pained but brave quality. "Mr. Ryker assaulted me. He struck me across the face in front of all these witnesses. And before that, there was a severed hand. A human hand. He was trying to hide it."Morrison's expression didn't change, but her eyes sharpened with interest. "A severed hand," she repeated, her tone carefully neutral. "Where is this hand now?""He had it," Stevens said, pointing at Ryker. "He was holding it, trying to hide it under his jacket. Then he went into his bathroom just a few minutes ago. He was in there for several minutes, alone."Morrison's gaze shifted to Ryker, assessing him with the practiced eye of someone who had seen countless criminals and liars. "Mr. Ryker, is this true? Did you have a severed hand in your possess
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