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Chapter Four Hundred and One
The school day began like any other, but for Richard, something felt off as soon as he stepped into the cafeteria. The usual buzz of voices, the clatter of trays, and the murmurs of laughter seemed muted, as if the air was heavier than usual. He noticed his friends sitting at the usual table, but his gaze immediately fell on Evelyn. Something was different. The laughter in the group didn’t reach her. She was sitting there, hunched over slightly, her eyes downcast as she poked at her food.As Richard walked over to join them, he couldn’t help but notice the bruise on Evelyn’s arm. It was faint but noticeable—a dark purple mark on her skin that stood out against her otherwise pale complexion. Richard froze for a moment, his heart skipping a beat. He knew something was wrong. Evelyn wasn’t the type to show weakness, to let something affect her to this degree. She was always the strong one, the one who made others laugh, who kept the mood light. But today, there was something off about he
Chapter Four Hundred and Two
The atmosphere in the room shifted as Adam entered. His presence was immediate—unmistakable. The door swung open with a force that rattled the frame, and Adam strode in with the confidence of someone used to being admired. He was tall, well-dressed, his designer clothes draping over his muscular frame. His face, handsome yet sharp, wore an arrogant smile that seemed to reflect his belief in his own superiority.Richard could feel the energy in the room change the moment Adam walked in. Everyone in the room recognized him instantly—Adam wasn’t just any student. He was the son of one of the wealthiest, most influential families in the city. His father’s name was spoken in hushed tones, a man who had climbed the social ladder by manipulating anyone and everyone in his path. Adam carried that same arrogance with him, as if the world owed him something.Evelyn, standing beside Richard, shrunk back. Her body trembled as she stood in front of Adam, her arms wrapped protectively around hersel
Chapter Four Hundred and Three
Adam’s arrogance had been shattered, but his pride still lingered like a stubborn flame. He stood there, seething with rage, glaring at Richard as if the situation were somehow a test. His hands clenched into fists, his jaw tight with frustration. Richard’s calm demeanor, however, only seemed to infuriate him more. He had been humiliated in front of Evelyn, his friends, and every student in the room, and yet he refused to acknowledge the power Richard had over him. He would not kneel before someone he deemed beneath him—someone who wasn’t even part of his world.“I’ve had enough of this,” Adam snapped, his voice dripping with venom. “I don’t have to listen to you. You’re just a kid playing pretend, acting like you can ruin me.”Richard’s gaze never wavered. His hand remained steady, his finger pressing the screen of his phone as he dialed a number.“I’m not playing, Adam. And you will listen,” Richard said coolly, his voice unwavering.Adam stared at him incredulously, almost as thoug
Chapter Four Hundred and Four
The students who had been silently watching the confrontation were now in a daze. The sheer power Richard had wielded—his ability to topple one of the most powerful families in the city with a single call—was nothing short of extraordinary. Whispers spread like wildfire throughout the school, some in awe of Richard, others fearful of the extent of his power. But one thing was clear: Richard was not someone to be underestimated.As Richard walked out of the room with his friends by his side, the tension in the air started to dissipate. Christabel, Evelyn, and the others exchanged looks of disbelief, still processing what they had just witnessed.“Richard, that was…” Christabel began, her voice filled with awe. “You... you really did it.”Evelyn, still reeling from the moment, turned to Richard, her voice trembling. “I—I don’t know how to thank you. What you did… it was incredible.”Richard turned to face her, his gaze softening. “You don’t need to thank me, Evelyn. You deserve better t
Chapter Four Hundred and Five
Richard followed James’s men from a distance, keeping himself out of sight as they trailed Thomas through the school grounds. The day was winding down, and most students were finishing their last classes for the day. Thomas, however, was nowhere near the usual path he took. Richard had noticed that the boy seemed distracted—almost as if he was avoiding something or someone.The two operatives were adept at following him without being noticed, keeping a few yards behind and moving with purpose. Richard stayed close enough to stay in contact with them, but far enough to avoid suspicion. He couldn’t let Thomas know that he was being watched—at least, not yet. If he had any chance of uncovering the truth, it had to be through careful observation.The group moved through the school’s back gates, heading toward a quieter part of town, a residential area that Richard didn’t recognize. The neighborhood was full of narrow streets lined with old buildings, each with its own stories, secrets, an
Chapter Four Hundred and Six
Thomas’s smirk remained, though the glint in his eyes sharpened as Richard’s words sank in. “I never lied, Richard. I just never told you the whole truth.” His voice was smooth, almost mocking, as if he reveled in the tension he’d caused.Richard’s jaw clenched, his fists balled at his sides, but he held his ground. "And what truth is that? That you were never really on our side? That you were working with people who would tear this empire down just for their own gain?"Thomas shook his head slowly, his gaze unwavering. “Oh, it’s bigger than that. I wasn’t just ‘working with’ them. I’ve been a part of something far more... significant. The Prescott Empire isn't the only game in town, Richard. There are far darker forces at play. Bigger than James, bigger than your father’s legacy. And I was brought in because I have a part to play in all of this.”Richard’s heart raced, but he kept his voice steady. “So you’ve been playing a double game this whole time? Using me, using the Prescott Em
Chapter Four Hundred and Seven
As the car slowly rolled to a stop, Richard’s thoughts were elsewhere. He had just wrapped up a tense meeting, his mind swirling with the aftermath of Thomas’s betrayal. The last few days had been a whirlwind of revelations, confrontations, and power struggles. His instincts had been screaming at him that something deeper was at play, but with each new challenge, the path forward only seemed more tangled.The hum of the car engine cut through his thoughts, and he leaned back against the seat, trying to clear his mind. The world outside the car was blurry—shapes, faces, buildings. He didn’t notice the woman standing on the edge of the street, lost in her own thoughts, until it was almost too late.The driver slammed the brakes, tires screeching as the car skidded to a halt, inches away from her. Richard’s heart stopped in that brief moment. The car's abrupt stop sent everyone inside lurching forward, but it was the lady outside that Richard's focus snapped to. The impact had barely bee
Chapter Four Hundred and Eight
Richard's boots echoed on the cold marble floors of the mansion as he followed Li Wei through the labyrinthine halls, past towering paintings of stern-faced ancestors and marble statues that seemed to judge every step he took. The air was thick with tension—he could feel it hanging in the space like a storm about to break. He wasn’t just walking into the enemy’s home; he was stepping into the heart of an empire he had sworn to rival. Every inch of this place, from the grandiose furnishings to the glistening chandeliers, screamed of wealth, power, and dominance. It made the walls feel as though they were closing in on him.Li Wei walked ahead, her expression unreadable, but there was a flicker of hope in her eyes, though it was dimmed by exhaustion and fear. Richard's gaze never left her back as they entered the final stretch—a long corridor that led to a set of double doors guarded by stern-faced men. His mind raced. Helping her father wasn’t just about proving a point or showing merc
Chapter Four Hundred and Nine
The room was still heavy with the smell of antiseptic and the hum of medical equipment, but it was now filled with a quiet, almost reverent tension. Richard stood back, watching as Wei Ren slowly but steadily lifted his head from the pillow. His movements were tentative at first, as though testing the waters of his newfound strength, but soon, he was sitting upright, supported by his trembling hands on the edge of the bed. The change was nothing short of miraculous. The color that had once drained from his face, leaving him pale and lifeless, was slowly returning. His eyes were clearer, sharper. The man who had been on the edge of death was now showing signs of life.Li Wei, who had been holding her breath, finally exhaled as tears welled up in her eyes. She reached out instinctively, but it was her father who made the next move. With a quiet grunt, Wei Ren pushed himself up further, sitting on the edge of the bed, his hands steadying himself as he took in his surroundings with the sh
Chapter Four Hundred and Ten
The room felt colder now, the warm glow of unity and the weight of the recent declaration hanging between them like a tense and fragile thread. Richard, still processing everything that had happened in the last few hours, found himself now standing in front of Li Wei, trying to make sense of the delicate situation that had just unfolded. The pact between the Wei and Morgan empires was still fresh in his mind, but what had just transpired between him and Li Wei added an entirely new layer of complexity to everything.Li Wei, who had stood there silently, now looked away, a flicker of frustration passing over her features. It wasn’t the same kind of anger that Richard had seen in her before, but something different—more akin to a realization that things were not going to go the way she had hoped.Richard, however, wasn’t about to waver. He knew what he had to do. He owed it to Amelia. The weight of his feelings for her, the loyalty he felt toward their relationship, was something he cou