Chapter: CHAPTER 250 It's been two years already and still no sign of Viktor. Some people were already beginning to doubt if he was really still alive or maybe he had moved on with his life. But Sylvester was sure Viktor still had some grand plan, he was just taking his time, waiting for everyone to relax their guard. One thing was certain though to Sylvester; whenever he decided to act, they won't be caught unprepared. Their stronghold, rebuilt the previous year, towered like a fortress of living steel, its reinforced walls humming with layered defenses that could withstand anything short of a natural cataclysm. Patrol units glided through the courtyard with organized precision, and new recruits trained with a discipline that reflected the very heart of the clan: resilience and purpose. Yet, for all the clan’s power and polish, Sylvester found his real peace not within the fortified walls but in the quiet space of the life he built with Emily. They had learned to balance their roles, leaders by d
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Chapter: CHAPTER 249 No other incident occurred after the reported breach and Sylvester gradually relaxed again, permitting himself to enjoy the peace this time. Finally it was time for Emily to give birth and she successfully delivered a baby boy. Everyone who saw him immediately knew he was going to be a handful. He had Sylvester's hair color and eyes. Sylvester held the small bundle in the crooked part of his arm, smiling at his son. Tears blurred his vision but he blinked them away. He had never been this happy before. Time flew by and Sylvester returned to the clan. He told Emily about it and she readily agreed, stating she was already bored with an ordinary life and was considering suggesting going back. When they arrived at the compound two months after Emily's delivery, they couldn't help but stare openly in awe at how transformed it was. Sylvester walked by slowly, his eyes taking everything in. The once-battered front gates glowed with reinforced steel, the clan's insignia embedded
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Chapter: CHAPTER 248 Two weeks at the resort bled past in bliss. Emily loved every second of it. Sylvester tried to. Truthfully, his body still reacted to every unfamiliar sound, immediately switching to combat mode of its a sound he didn't recognize but still despite that, he was trying his best to be deliberate in the learning process. Every morning, Emily woke up first, humming some songs she remembered from childhood while she flipped through baby name lists on her tablet. Sylvester would lie beside her, pretending he didn’t hear her whispering to the baby or giggling when the baby kicked at random moments. Other times, she dragged him for long walks on the sand, resting often but determined to stay active. It was complete transformation from the corporate woman he knew her as to a carefree dedicated wife and soon to be mother. But despite the peace, something flickered under Sylvester’s skin.. a subtle pull, like an invisible tether back to the clan. He didn’t mention it, not wanting to ruin an
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Chapter: CHAPTER 247 The first morning at the resort felt like waking into a different universe entirely. Soft sunlight filtered through the curtains, painting warm streaks across the walls of the room. For a moment after waking, Sylvester didn’t move, preferring to simply lay there, listening to Emily’s gentle breathing beside him and the distant hum of waves rolling onto the shore. Ah… so this is what peace truly feels like? It was a sensation alien to him. Emily stirred after a few minutes, stretching lightly with a low sigh. Her hand instinctively landed on her belly, and she smiled when she felt the baby kick happily in response to her touch. “You’re awake,” Sylvester murmured, turning his head to look at her. “Barely,” she said with satisfied smile, voice thick with sleep. “Did you sleep any?” “A little.” He admitted. “More than I expected actually.” He didn’t tell her that he had woken up twice, expecting danger, expecting the sharp press of reality to hit him. And each time he’d fo
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Chapter: CHAPTER 246 The first few months after the government ceremonies moved like a slow, unfamiliar breeze through the clan. Everything was calmer, almost unnervingly too calm considering what the clan had gone through. No sudden alarms. No explosions rocking the earth. No orders shouted through smoke. It was the first time in months that Sylvester woke up without the taste of battle lingering at the back of his throat. But he wasn’t entirely at peace yet. He still had a lot of work to do and Viktor to hunt. Only then would he wholly embrace peace. Thanks to the news of their victory against superhuman clones, people were coming in from everywhere with the desire to be members of the clan, including those with the potential to cultivate and the ordinary citizens. Also, the world has officially accepted him as the CEO of Red Dragon and he had fished out those corrupt guards who carried out illegal missions for government officials and handed them over to be punished. Now every platoon leader from
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Chapter: CHAPTER 245 Sylvester barely slept that night. The hotel room the government had arranged for him and his team as they arrived later in the day was comfortable… too comfortable, almost offensive in how pristine it felt after what they had just come from. He sat by the window long after Gerald and Otto had gone to their rooms, watching the city lights glitter like nothing had happened. Like lives hadn’t been lost. Like his clan hadn’t bled for a country that didn’t understand what had truly been lurking beneath its own soil. By sunrise, he was already dressed, the adrenaline of unfinished business pushing him forward. The government had scheduled a “national address and media engagement.” Gerald had read the announcement out loud the previous night, but Sylvester barely reacted. He didn’t care about the cameras. He cared about the truth. He cared about the people who deserved to be honored for their sacrifice. When they arrived at the central government hall, everything felt unnecessaril
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Chapter: Chapter 50“Selene?” Leah whispered with raised brows.Ivan nodded, still confused why Selene was calling him.“Yes, I am aware, guess you can't take a little joke anymore.”“What the hell do you want, Selene?”“No need to get testy. I just wanted to congratulate you on your nuptials.”“Well, I would say I appreciate your kind words, but I'd be lying. Good bye.”Ivan remarked with a voice so cold and monotonous, Leah was left speechless.“Wait, Please. Ivan.” Selene pleaded. “Look, things between us have clearly been stationed and I would like a chance to resolve it.”“I am not interested in whatever nonsense this is.”“Okay, but what about the meeting we were supposed to have a week ago. You've cancelled more than a few times already.”“I'll have my wife's secretary contact you.”Selene was quiet for a long while before she finally spoke. “Okay, thank you. I appreciate your help.”Ivan hung up almost immediately the words left her mouth.“What did she want?” Leah asked, her hands balled into fi
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Chapter: Chapter 49The doctor gestured towards the seats in front of her desk, offering them a warm smile.“Please, have a seat. So, I understand you're both interested in starting a family?”Leah nodded. “Yes.”“Wonderful. How long have you been married?”“Not very long,” Ivan answered, shifting uncomfortably in his seat. This place brought back toomany memories he was more than willing to forget about.The doctor smiled. “And have you both discussed this decision thoroughly?”Leah glanced at Ivan. “We have.”Ivan nodded, although he wasn't entirely sure what he was agreeing to. He'd do anything for Master Sinzu but he couldn't deny that he had reservations about having a literal child within the confines of a fake marriage.“Alright. Before we proceed, I'd like to ask a few questions about your medical history, then we'll run some preliminary tests to determine your reproductive health.”Leah nodded, listening carefully.“Have either of you had any previous fertility concerns?”“No,” Leah answered. “W
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Chapter: Chapter 48“Surely you can not be serious.” Mr Tony Mcran said, his eyes darting to others for support Leah smiled. “If you have a problem with Mr Mcran, I suggest you take it up with my Grandfather, you know the owner of the company.”The room was pregnant with a long silence that made Ivan extremely uncomfortable. No matter how strong and powerful he'd become, he still felt out of place.He still felt under serving.“This is propopostrous. The board has to inform of changes like this.”“Not necessarily. I suggest you read your contracts….”“The contract be damned. We are not accepting some unnamed man as our chairman.” Another executive said. This one was closer to Ivan in age. “Mr Smith…” Leah began but Ivan suddenly stepped forward like a man on a mission even though all he had was an idea on how to calm them down.Ivan straightened his shoulders and looked around the room.“Gentlemen, I understand that my appointment comes as a surprise. I also understand that some of you might have rese
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Chapter: Chapter 47Ivan sighed. Master Sinzu was definitely trying to drive him mad. The gift he'd given him did nothing to help answer his questions about the empty letter he'd gotten from him a couple of days ago.He knew accepting this life from grandpa Sinzu was going to be tough but he never imagined that he'd also have to constantly decipher these riddles too.He looked at the time, it was 1pm. Leah was having a conference call with her associates.In an hour, they'd be going to the company to introduce him as the new CEO of Dalton Enterprise. And after that, they'd see a realtor and then off to the family planning clinic.He stared at his reflection. Now that he had gotten his wolf, he was genuinely scared. He still hadn't talked to his mother about his wolf side. Too unsure of how to start, especially since she was still ill.Ivan placed the letter in the same drawer he had placed the other and left his room.As he left his room and went downstairs, he almost bumped into Leah.She looked breatht
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Chapter: Chapter 46Ivan had stopped counting the hours. The men had returned twice since their last conversation, each time with more questions about Dalton Enterprise and a mysterious document he supposedly possessed. He had told them repeatedly that he had no idea what they were talking about, but they seemed convinced he was lying. He was beginning to suspect that they didn't know much more than he did. The man with the scar had returned with another person, a woman this time, who introduced herself as Dr. Miller. She had a medical bag and an expression that suggested she was already tired of dealing with him. "How are you feeling?" she asked. Ivan stared at her. "Wonderful. I particularly enjoy being tied to furniture." She ignored his sarcasm and examined the puncture wound on his neck. "His pulse is elevated," she said to the scarred man. "Is that a problem?" "It could be a reaction to the sedative." Ivan watched them exchange a look. Sedative. So they had been giving him more than on
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Chapter: Chapter 45Leah had never understood why people waited until after their weddings to open their presents.By the time the last guest had left and the couple had returned home, she was usually too exhausted to care about what anyone had bought them. However, their wedding had been an unusual affair, and the gifts had been piling up in one of the sitting rooms since the reception.Now, several days later, she finally had the time to go through them.Ivan sat on the rug with his back against the sofa, looking considerably less enthusiastic than she was."You're not helping."He glanced at the pile of boxes beside her."I wasn't aware I had been employed.""You haven't. You're my husband. There's a difference.""Is there?""Yes. Husbands are expected to participate in activities like this."Ivan picked up a small box and turned it over."I thought husbands were expected to provide, protect and occasionally tolerate their wives.""You're doing a terrible job at the last one."He smiled faintly.Leah
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Chapter: Chapter 148Jeremy stormed out of the party, fists clenched and a furious look barely hidden on his face. All the pressure from the organization weighed heavily on him, the lies, the blackmail, it felt like a vice around his chest. He hardly waited for his driver; the chilly air did nothing to temper the fire burning inside him. Twenty minutes later, he found himself in the back of an unmarked black SUV parked quietly downtown. Facing him was Agent Keller, a senior FBI agent who'd been watching the organization from afar for months. Jeremy had reached out to him weeks earlier, unsure of whom to trust. Now, though, he had no choice. "They recorded everything," Jeremy muttered, his tone low and laced with bitterness. "Me naked. Sniffing coke. They said it was for insurance." Keller's expression didn't shift, but his eyes hardened. "That's their playbook. You're in this now." "I want out." "You will. Just not right now." Keller's voice was steady,
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Chapter: Chapter 147Jeremy thought the walls were closing in on him. The room was dimly lit and smelt like old cigars and expensive fragrance that tried too hard to cover up something darker underneath. The movie flickered on the screen again, showing his nude body, weak and confused, in moments he could scarcely recall. Another shot shows him leaning over a glass table with a neat line of white powder going up his nose. His skin crawled. "What the hell is this?" He said, his voice hoarse and his eyes jumping between the projector and the stone-faced men sitting across from him. Nobody said anything. Instead, they sat still and silent, like judges. Augustus, who was sitting next to him, was the only one who dared to move. He carefully clasped his hands in front of him. The projector stopped working. The room was full of silence, like a vice. Jeremy jumped up. "Who made that recording? You gave me drugs? You set me up? You- A voice said, "Sit down." It's cold. Und
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Chapter: Chapter 146The warm light from the living room made the soft beige furniture look cozy. Naomi sat on the couch with her legs crossed, her mind seemingly else where. Rieda, her mother, sat at the dining table nearby, squinting as she looked over some invoices and bills. "Are you okay, love?" She asked and she nodded even though it was clear to Rieda she wasn't Rieda's eyes narrowed. She knew there was something wrong but Naomi wouldn't say. Naomi rolled her eyes but grinned. All things considered, it had been a pretty tranquil week. The stress of the last few months, missing persons, secrets, and the subtle danger that seemed to follow people like her brother. But peace was always short-lived. There was a buzz from her phone next to her. She picked it up, thinking it might be a note from a classmate or a meme from her cousin. Instead, it was a name she hadn't heard in weeks: Alex. She couldn't breathe. She opened t
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Chapter: Chapter 145The night of the celebration came like a storm wrapped in silk. As Jeremy got out of the sleek black automobile, he adjusted his black suit jacket. Amy strolled next to him, her arm gently looped in his, and her long emerald dress sparkled with every step. She muttered, "You look good," and smiled at him from the side. He said, "You're not so bad yourself," but he was distracted. His heart raced, not because of Amy or the event, but because of the person he was about to meet. The FBI. Chandeliers hung from the ceiling and sparkled, throwing gold-tinted light across the crowd of beautiful people. There was jazz music playing in the background, and the sound of champagne flutes clinking made a pleasant hum. From the outside, it seemed like a normal high-society party with champagne, whispers, and money. But Jeremy knew better. He saw Agent Larkin standing next to a big marble column at the other end of the
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Chapter: Chapter 144Amy sat at her desk, looking back and forth between her computer screen and the phone in her hand, which was Maya's. She had been getting all of Maya's notifications since she cloned it, although there weren't many. That was unusual in and of itself. No texting. No phone calls. No activity on social media. Not even a junk email. It was too tidy. Not loud enough. Amy didn't feel right about something. She frowned and tapped her pen against her notepad. Was Maya hiding something, or was she just not worth keeping an eye on? She looked around the room and saw Carla sitting with Maya in the lounge area, drinking tea and pretending to scroll through her own phone. Amy squinted. What if she was looking at the incorrect girl? She felt a little guilty. Carla was sick, after all fighting a battle far bigger than office politics or corporate secrets. But Amy couldn't deny the feeling in her gut. Carla was always relatively quiet. Alw
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Chapter: Chapter 143Jeremy stood there with his fists clenched, and the chilly air around him did little to calm the fire that was burning in his veins. The man who had tried to kidnap Naomi had been taken to one of the estate's underground rooms, where he was blindfolded, battered, and gagged. Jeremy didn't bother to go down there personally. Not yet. He didn't trust himself not to break every bone in the man's body before they had the information they needed. Jeremy told his guys in a quiet, deadly voice, "Get it out of him." "I want names." Who sent him, why, and how the heck did he get so close to her? I need answers. Now. "Yes, sir." "And bring Naomi back." Right away. I don't care if she complains. Jeremy went back to the main house while his guys ran away. His heart was hammering like a battle drum in his ears. Ariel was already there, sitting quietly in the lounge. Jeremy, who was still rattled by the attempt on Na
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