Chapter: 257A glass chandelier sparkled above the marble atrium, casting refracted light across the faces of billionaires, diplomats, and defense contractors. Waiters in tuxedos glided past with champagne. Laughter rippled. Cameras clicked.And in the middle of it all, Victor Hale smiled.His tailored suit was razor-sharp, his tie blood red. The woman on his arm—Nadia’s clone—laughed at something a Turkish minister said, but her eyes flicked robotically to the left every three seconds. A programmed scan pattern.“She’s running a threat sweep,” Dylan muttered from the van, eyes locked on the screen.Vivian adjusted her blazer, then pulled her hair into a tight ponytail as she exited the vehicle. “Let her. She won’t see us coming.”“Two guards at every exit,” Mendez said, checking the building schematic. “Basement’s got a secured uplink. That’s where he’ll trigger the protocol.”Vivian clicked her mic. “Caleb?”“I’m inside already,” came the hushed voice. “Pose as a waiter. I’m moving toward the up
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Chapter: 25636 Hours LaterLocation: Prague, Czech Republic — Underground Vault beneath the Bellini FoundationA silent corridor stretched before them, dimly lit by recessed lights that flickered ever so slightly—almost like a pulse.Vivian led the way, clad in tactical black. Her expression was unreadable, movements sleek and calculated. Dylan followed behind, checking the biometric reader on his wrist every few feet. Caleb trailed nervously, re-earning trust one mission at a time.They reached a reinforced steel door—coded, pressure-sealed, and shielded.Dylan pulled out a decryptor puck and slapped it onto the control pad.“Security protocols rotating every ten seconds,” he murmured. “We’ve got one window.”Vivian leaned in. “Then make it count.”With a soft click, the door hissed open. Vivian was the first through, her silenced pistol sweeping the room——only to pause.Inside wasn’t what she expected.No computers.No hard drives.Just art.And Marco Bellini.Standing casually, a glass of win
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Chapter: 255Three Days Later — Tokyo, JapanLocation: Private Tea House, Shibuya DistrictThe paper screen slid open silently as Maiko Katsura entered, her presence as sharp and precise as the blade hidden beneath her kimono sleeve. She wasn’t just an information broker—she was a legend in the intelligence world, someone even seasoned field operatives refused to cross.Vivian stood waiting, dressed simply in black, no weapons visible, but her eyes betrayed the fire that had only grown since the confrontation with Lucien.Maiko’s lips curled faintly. “You came without backup. Either brave… or reckless.”Vivian bowed slightly. “Both.”Maiko gestured to the cushion across from her. “Then speak. And don’t waste words.”Vivian slid a flash drive across the lacquered table. “Nadia Greer. Victor Hale. Marco Bellini. We tracked the link back to your territory. I need names, networks, satellite leases, ghost server jumps—everything.”Maiko didn’t even look at the drive. “And what do I get in return?”Vivi
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Chapter: 254The buzz of tension hadn’t even begun to settle when the door to the safehouse’s main floor clicked open again.Vivian and Dylan both turned sharply, hands instinctively brushing their concealed holsters.But it wasn’t an intruder.It was Agent Serena Voss—tall, poised, icy-eyed, and draped in her usual navy coat that seemed to hum with command.Behind her trailed Specialist Lin Cho, whose tablet was already lit up with real-time satellite pings.“Did you miss the part where this was a restricted site?” Dylan growled.Serena didn’t blink. “I override my own clearances.”Vivian stepped forward. “Then override this—walk back out, Voss. We’re not playing diplomatic games anymore.”“I didn’t come for games.” Serena’s eyes flitted to the monitor showing Victor Hale sipping wine. “You’re playing with fire, Vivian. Hale’s not just ‘retired.’ He’s an asset that never shut down.”“Asset,” Vivian repeated, voice low. “Is that what you call a man who once sold out half our Eastern field network
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Chapter: 253Vivian’s eyes flicked back to the photo on her screen. The grainy image captured the moment perfectly—her soft smile to Dolly, the protective hand of Dylan resting on her shoulder, the obliviousness of the people around them. But now, that moment was tainted. Someone had been watching, waiting. Her throat tightened. “They want me rattled.” Dylan’s voice was low but firm. “Then we don’t give them the satisfaction.” She nodded, determination hardening like steel in her chest. “I’ll double security around Dolly. No more public appearances without full sweeps.” “Good.” Dylan’s tone grew sharper, eyes flicking back to the street outside the car window. “No more slip-ups. We can’t afford mistakes.” Vivian swallowed, running a hand through her hair. “You think they’re going to try something soon? Like, escalate?” Dylan shook his head slowly. “It’s not if. It’s when. They’re already testing the waters—sending signals. That photo wasn’t just for intimidation. It was a message.” A bitter
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Chapter: 252The tires glided along the wet asphalt as Dylan navigated through the back roads leading out of the Grandview District. Vivian sat forward, fingers drumming restlessly on her thigh. Every now and then, she glanced back at Dolly, now asleep again, clutching her stuffed fox.“Do you trust R completely?” she asked suddenly, breaking the silence.Dylan didn’t hesitate. “With my life.”Vivian frowned. “Even after what happened in Marseille?”He gave her a quick look. “R didn’t screw up. We were fed bad intel. Remember who signed off on that op? Not him.”She exhaled, nodding slowly. “Still… we need a secondary verification line. Maybe two. I don’t want to rely on just one voice in my ear.”“Already working on it,” Dylan said, turning onto a narrower street. “Encrypted backups. All routed through ghost servers. I’ve got a contact in Berlin who owes me a favor.”“Berlin?” Her brow lifted. “Still keeping secrets from me, huh?”He smirked. “Not secrets. Just stories I haven’t told yet.”Vivian
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Chapter: 51Ethan let out a cold, humorless laugh.SMACK!The sound of the slap echoed like a gunshot. Michael’s head jerked violently to the side, Ethan’s palm leaving an angry red welt on his cheek. Blood spurted from Michael’s mouth—a mix of spit and crimson streaming down his chin.A gasp swept through the restaurant like a wave.“Oh my God!”“Did he just slap Michael Perez?!”“Holy crap, that sounded like a whip!”Plates clattered. A glass shattered. A woman shrieked, clutching her pearls. Chairs scraped as people backed away from the confrontation like it was radioactive.Michael stumbled, his hand to his cheek, eyes wide with rage.“Y-You’re dead!” he howled. “Do you even know who I am?! You’re finished! I’ll make you disappear, you piece of trash!”“That’s Michael Perez! He’s from that Perez family!”“No one touches a Perez. No one!”“This man is either insane or suicidal!”Michael’s lips curled into a snarl as blood dribbled between his teeth. He looked like a rabid dog ready to bite.Bu
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Chapter: 50The restaurant seemed to freeze in time. Gasps rippled through the elegant dining area as the tension at Ethan and Alice’s table grew unbearable. Guests abandoned their foie gras and flutes of champagne, turning to whisper behind their manicured fingers. It wasn’t every day someone dared to stir chaos at The Seraphine.A woman nearby whispered to her companion, voice sharp with curiosity and thinly veiled judgment:“Who are those two? That guy in white—he acts like he owns the place.”Her friend shook her head, eyes narrowing.“No clue. But the other one… that’s some serious tension. He’s not letting go, and that grip? Ice cold.”From another table, a man in a tailored suit murmured to his date, brows furrowed.“Looks like trouble. You don’t see that kind of confrontation here very often. Someone must be important.”The woman beside him leaned closer, voice hushed but eager.“Important, or dangerous. Maybe both. That grip is like a vice—he’s not bluffing.”“Something about that white
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Chapter: 49The Morgan family fell into a stunned silence.The air seemed to thicken, heavy with disbelief and tension. The news had landed like a thunderclap, shattering Belen Morgan’s carefully constructed plans for the second time. His jaw clenched, face twisting in barely contained rage as the implications set in—he’d been outmaneuvered again.He broke the silence with a sharp, accusatory bark. “Ethan! What the hell did you do? How did you manage this?”Ethan stood tall, his expression unreadable and voice like ice. “I did what needed to be done. And let me make something very clear—if any of you so much as think about troubling Alice again, Nova Corp will cancel your partnership for good. No negotiations. You don’t want to work with the Morgans anymore? Fine. Alice will have far better opportunities… ones you won’t be welcome in.”Not a single Morgan dared to speak. The silence in the room was absolute, broken only by the sound of Belen’s breathing, heavy with fury.Without waiting for a res
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Chapter: 48Alice was in despair. Her voice dripped with bitter sarcasm as she looked at Belen. “Do you really think John Perez would just accept me because we send me to him like some pawn? You’re delusional if you believe that.”Belen was momentarily stunned by her sharp tone but quickly recovered, a cruel sneer spreading across his face. “Does it matter if he accepts you willingly? I can always drug John. As long as you end up in his bed—married or not—the family benefits. That’s all that counts.”Alice’s fury flared at Belen’s shamelessness. “You’re disgusting!” she spat, voice trembling. But no one else spoke up — everyone else silently nodded in agreement. The plan was accepted.Before she could protest further, the heavy front door opened, and Ethan stepped in, his brow furrowed with concern. “Who said the cooperation with the Morgan family has been canceled?” His voice cut through the thick tension.Belen laughed, loud and mocking. “You don’t even know what’s happening, do you? You’re so
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Chapter: 47The police officers filed in, their presence heavy and final. At their head, Nova Corp’s private legal counsel, a sharp-eyed woman named Marissa, stepped forward with a folder in hand. Ethan’s voice cut through the stunned silence. “Maxime Trent, you are suspected of embezzling over fifty million dollars from company assets.” Maxime’s face fell, shock and despair flooding his features. “That’s impossible… I didn’t—” Ethan raised a hand, stopping him cold. “The financial audit shows clear evidence. Transfers through multiple accounts, disguised as legitimate expenses. The amount matches exactly what’s missing.” Marissa nodded solemnly. “Mr. Trent, you are now under formal investigation. We will be pressing charges. You have the right to remain silent.” Maxime was utterly crushed. He had indeed diverted company funds, and the amount was accurate. The fight drained from his body; he sank further onto the floor, utterly defeated. Ethan had clearly planned this moment all along — to s
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Chapter: 46The boardroom door creaked open, its sound cutting through the tense air like a blade.Every head turned.And in walked Ethan Storm.The silence was electric. Disbelieving eyes followed his every step as he walked with slow, measured confidence toward the long table. Then—Maxime’s expression snapped. His smugness dissolved into incredulous fury. “What are you doing here?” he barked. “You’re just a VIP client. You have no right to meddle in a Nova Corp board meeting!”Ethan said nothing at first. His shoes clicked against the polished floor as he strolled forward.Then he stopped at the owner’s seat—the one chair no one ever dared to sit in. It had been vacant for years. Symbolic. Revered. Reserved for the mysterious owner whose identity had always remained hidden.Without a word, Ethan sat down.A beat of stunned silence—then laughter erupted around the room.“He’s lost it,” Grayman snorted.“What a joke,” Hendricks chuckled. “Sit there? Does he think we’re idiots?”Even Bernard lean
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Chapter: Chapter 0688“Yes, you do,” he said firmly. “This isn’t about what you think you deserve. It’s about doing what’s right. And letting you waste away in this cell isn’t right.” Zoe’s hands trembled as she reached for the check, her fingers brushing against his. When she finally took it, she stared at it for a lo
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Chapter: Chapter 0687668 Final The quiet night air carried a chill as Darwin made his way toward the old estate where Zoe was being held. The moon hung low in the sky, casting a pale glow over the gravel path. Each step felt heavier than the last, his thoughts swirling with memories of Zoe—the laughter they once share
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Chapter: Chapter 0686667 The cool evening breeze swept over them as they exited the facility. The tension of the confrontation still lingered, though the small taste of justice had given everyone a fleeting sense of relief. Lady Margaret walked ahead of the group, her usual poise masking the storm brewing within her. D
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Chapter: Chapter 0685Julius’s lips parted, but no words came. "Answer me!" she snapped. "I—" he stammered, his voice trembling. "I didn’t mean to—" The slap came before he could finish, her gloved hand connecting with his cheek in a resounding crack. "You didn’t mean to?" she repeated, her tone dripping with dis
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Chapter: Chapter 0684666 The tension in the air was palpable as Lady Margaret, Darwin, William, James, Dencia, and Mia stepped into the observation chamber. Beyond the reinforced glass, Julius and Harrison Blackwood sat shackled to their chairs in the interrogation room. Blackwood, tall and imposing even in chains, l
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Chapter: Chapter 0683William flinched at her words but didn’t argue. Instead, he gave a small nod, his expression a mixture of guilt and regret. --- When they arrived at the facility, it loomed over them like a fortress. High walls surrounded the compound, and armed guards patrolled the perimeter. The air was cold an
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Get Ready For Allvar Falck's Ruthless Return
Allvar Falck was supposed to have it all, graduating from a top college and a loving girlfriend, Serena Scott. But when constant job rejections started piling up, his life took a devastating turn. On the night of their anniversary, he returned home with the last of his savings spent on a cake, only to find Serena in the arms of another man.
"You're nothing but a loser, Allvar," she sneered. "I thought you'd be something after graduation, but look at you now."
Humiliated and heartbroken, Allvar's world collapsed. But as he wandered aimlessly through the streets, a luxurious car pulled up beside him and an elderly man bowed deeply.
"Young master, the time has come to reclaim your place in the family business."
Allvar may have been down, but he wasn't out. With newfound wealth and power, he swore vengeance on everyone who wronged, belittled, and humiliated him.
"They’ll regret ever crossing me," Allvar vowed, his eyes burning with a new purpose.
From loser to lord, Allvar's rise to power is about to shake the very foundations of his world. Get ready for his ruthless revenge, dominant comeback, and unstoppable ascension.
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Chapter: 300Chapter 300 – Ashes and AftermathThe air was thick with smoke and the tang of gunpowder. Lights flickered wildly above. Explosions still echoed in the distance, muffled by steel and flame.“All units, push in! We’ve got visual confirmation—Allvar’s in the southeast quadrant!” shouted Mara over the comms, her voice sharp with urgency.Gunfire cracked through the chaos as rebels stormed the warehouse in waves, rifles raised, eyes burning with purpose.1. Rebel AssaultThe rebels moved like a storm—trained, silent, lethal. Smoke grenades rolled across the concrete, filling the space with choking clouds. Tobias’s men scattered, their confidence unraveling under the coordinated assault.In a back room, Allvar still sat slumped in the metal chair, head bowed, barely conscious. The explosion had shaken the entire building, but he hadn’t flinched. His wrists bled from the ropes, his breath shallow.The door burst open.“Allvar!”Mara rushed in, followed by Jerek and two others. Her eyes wide
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Chapter: 299Chapter 299 – “Breaking Point”The air in the deeper section of the warehouse was colder, damp with the scent of mildew and rust. The concrete walls were cracked in places, the flickering overhead light casting eerie shadows that danced along the grime-slick floor. Allvar was dragged into the new room, his boots scraping against the floor, his breath ragged from the effort to stay upright.Tobias followed behind slowly, taking off his gloves finger by finger, his eyes never leaving Allvar.“Put him in the chair. Strap him down properly this time. I don’t want him squirming.” His voice was smooth—too smooth. It sent a shiver crawling down the tall man’s spine.The tall man hesitated a fraction of a second before nodding. “Yes, boss.”Allvar was thrown into the metal chair, his arms shackled behind him this time, legs strapped to the legs of the chair with thick leather. A single bulb overhead buzzed ominously. Shadows danced across Tobias’s face as he stepped into the circle of light.
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Chapter: 298298Allvar didn’t answer right away. His mind was working, trying to come up with a way out, a plan, anything. But the truth was, he wasn’t sure he could escape. The pain from the slap still throbbed in his jaw, and the ropes around his wrists were too tight to slip free from. His muscles burned, his body heavy with fatigue from the earlier struggles.Tobias waited, watching him carefully. “Nothing to say? Interesting.”Allvar glared at him, his chest rising and falling with ragged breaths. His thoughts raced, trying to formulate a plan. But Tobias’s mocking gaze made it hard to focus. He clenched his jaw, his teeth grinding together.“You’re not going to win,” Allvar said quietly, though he wasn’t entirely sure he believed it himself. “This will end. It always does.”Tobias chuckled darkly, his voice low and dripping with amusement. “We’ll see about that, won’t we?”Allvar couldn’t help but snap. The frustration, the anger, it all welled up inside of him. “Why don’t you just get it o
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Chapter: 297297The stocky man shrugged. “Told you. He’s—”Without warning, Tobias slapped Allvar across the face, the sharp crack echoing through the warehouse. Allvar’s head snapped to the side, and a groan escaped his lips. Slowly, his eyes fluttered open, glassy and unfocused.“There he is,” Tobias said, his voice dripping with mock sweetness. He crouched down again, grabbing Allvar by the chin and forcing him to look up. “Welcome back, Allvar. Did you have a nice nap?”Allvar winced, his jaw throbbing from the slap. He tried to pull away, but Tobias’s grip tightened. “Go to hell,” he rasped, his voice hoarse.Tobias chuckled darkly. “Oh, you’ve got some fight left in you. Good. I’d hate for this to be too easy.”The tall man and the stocky one snickered behind him, but Tobias silenced them with a sharp look. “You two—stand back. I’ll handle this.”They nodded quickly, retreating a few steps but staying close enough to watch.Tobias turned his attention back to Allvar, his expression turning
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Chapter: 296296The group moved quickly through the damp alley, their prisoner slumped between the tall man and the stocky one. Allvar’s body hung limply, his head drooping as though unconscious. His feet dragged against the ground, leaving faint streaks of blood in their wake. The men didn’t seem to care, their focus solely on bringing him to Tobias."Pick up the pace," the tall man growled, his voice sharp with irritation. His eyes darted ahead, scanning the darkened alley for any signs of danger. "Boss doesn’t like waiting."The stocky man grunted in annoyance. "What’s the rush? He’s not going anywhere. Look at him—barely breathing.""Yeah? And whose fault will it be if he dies before Tobias gets a word out of him?" the tall man snapped, shooting his partner a glare that could cut through steel. His grip tightened on Allvar’s arm as if to emphasize the point.The stocky man let out an exasperated sigh but said nothing. "Not my problem," he muttered under his breath, though his eyes flicked to
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Chapter: 295295“Careful,” the tall man said mockingly, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Don’t want him bleeding out before Tobias sees him.”Weston chuckled, shaking Allvar’s limp arm. “Bleeding out?” he scoffed. “Look at him. He’s practically swimming in his own blood already. Tobias’ll think we hit a slaughterhouse on the way.”Allvar could barely make out their words through the haze of pain, his vision blurring in and out. His muscles trembled, but he held on, fighting against the darkness threatening to swallow him whole. He clenched his teeth and managed to grunt, though his words came out in a painful rasp. “You… won’t win,” he hissed, barely audible, but enough to taunt them.The tall man stopped in his tracks, turning to lean down toward Allvar. He moved slowly, his breath hot and foul against Allvar’s ear as he whispered. “Win?” The man’s voice was thick with amusement. “Oh, Allvar, we already have. You’re just too stubborn to admit it.”Weston snorted behind him, clearly enjoying the
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