All Chapters of The King Of War Returns : Chapter 511
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Chapter 511
The rain eased little by little, the storm clouds breaking apart into a faint drizzle. Streetlamps glistened with beads of water, their pale light shimmering across the slick pavement.Jaden turned to Selena and Mia, his smile warm but faintly distracted. "The rain isn’t so heavy now. Let’s go home.""Hooray! We can finally go home!" Mia clapped her hands, her laughter ringing out like a bell against the quiet night.Jaden drove steadily, his eyes on the road, though his mind was elsewhere. Beside him, Selena leaned back in the passenger seat, humming softly while Mia chattered from the back seat. For a brief moment, it felt like the war outside his world didn’t exist—only this small, fragile peace did.When they pulled into Winter Hall, Jaden brought the car to a gentle stop at the entrance. He leaned toward Selena. "You and Mia go ahead. I’ve got something to take care of. I won’t be long."Selena tilted her head, studying him for a second. "Business again?""Just for a while." He s
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Will and the others filed out of the private room quickly, shutting the heavy soundproof door behind them. They all knew better than to linger when their boss was about to enjoy himself—when Nemesis Thorne wanted privacy, he demanded it.Inside, the atmosphere shifted. The disco ball overhead scattered fractured beams of light across the room, glinting off the champagne tower in the corner. Nemesis grinned wolfishly at the woman sprawled on the sofa. She was a C-list actress, one of those desperate for fame, and tonight she belonged entirely to him."Baby," Nemesis said with a low chuckle, tugging at his shirt buttons, "here I come."Like a starving wolf lunging for prey, he pounced on her. His hands roamed, his mouth smothering her neck and lips with greedy kisses. The room filled with the woman’s muffled gasps and moans, her soft protests drowned under his heavy breathing and the pounding of the music outside.Nemesis felt invincible. Demonwolf was out handling Jaden Rift, and soon
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Nemesis Thorne shoved himself up from the sofa, straightening his disheveled clothes with jerky, aggressive movements. His cheeks were flushed—partly from liquor, partly from humiliation—but his eyes locked onto Morix Sable with forced defiance.Inside, his stomach twisted. The icy calm of Morix and his men told him exactly how dangerous this was. But Nemesis had lived his whole life behind the shield of greater powers. Bluffing was second nature to him.He squared his shoulders, masking his unease behind a mask of arrogance."Morix Sable," he growled, his tone sharp though his voice carried a faint tremor. "Do you even realize who you’re pointing those guns at? I am the protégé of the Ortega family—one of the Southern Four. Surely you’ve heard their name. Surely you know their reach."He jabbed a finger toward the floor, as if he were scolding a child."If you dare lay a finger on me, Mr. Ortega himself will come down like a hammer and crush your entire bloodline. Do you hear me? You
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Beads of cold sweat trickled down Nemesis Thorne’s temples, dripping off his jaw as he stared at Morix Sable. His heart pounded against his ribs like a war drum, each beat louder than the last. What rattled him most wasn’t the pistols, nor the quiet menace of Morix’s men—it was that they carried themselves as if the Ortega family’s name meant nothing.That realization alone made his stomach churn.Two nights ago, Nemesis had been the one in control. He had ordered Elias Verrick kidnapped and left to rot in an abandoned warehouse in the Eastern suburbs. He had stood tall then, convinced his plans would crush anyone who dared stand against him.Now, irony mocked him. Just forty-eight hours later, he was the one dragged in chains to that very same warehouse, shoved like cargo into the dirt.Morix Sable gripped his arm tightly, shoving him forward with a contemptuous flick. Nemesis stumbled, nearly falling to his knees, before being thrust into the open space where men were already waitin
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Even though it sounded too good to be true, Nemesis Thorne convinced himself it wasn’t a trick. Jaden Rift had given him permission to leave. Why risk staying a second longer?His legs wobbled as he scrambled to his feet. Without a backward glance, he bolted through the cracked doorway of the abandoned building, heart hammering against his ribs. The night air hit his lungs like ice, sharp and cold, but he didn’t stop. He ran as though the shadows themselves were chasing him.Freedom was only steps away.By the time Nemesis reached the highway, sweat had soaked his shirt. He doubled over, gasping for air, when headlights cut through the darkness. A cab was rolling toward him.He waved frantically, desperation etched into every gesture. The vehicle slowed, then stopped with a squeal of brakes. Nemesis yanked the back door open and slid inside, his chest heaving.“Take me to Ironvale City International Airport,” he ordered, forcing steadiness into his voice. “Now. Hurry.”The driver gave
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That was all Jaden Rift said. He rolled the window up with the quiet finality of a judge's gavel and leaned back in his seat. The convoy eased forward; headlights swallowed the highway as Kaelus guided the wheel. Rain had left the road slick and reflective — the city trailing behind them like a smear of oil and neon.A single gunshot cracked through the night behind them, distant yet absolute.Jaden glanced once at the rearview mirror. Through the glass, in the pale wash of moonlight, he watched Jack drag Nemesis Thorne’s body out of the cab and slide it into the trunk. The motion was mechanical, clinical — not unlike closing a chapter someone else has already written for you.Kaelus kept driving, but his voice was careful. “Young Master… the Ortega family. They were behind this, yes? Do you want us to send a message? Make it clear they can’t keep testing us?”Jaden’s eyes were on the mirrors, where the city shrank. He spoke slowly, almost conversational. “Hold off a little longer. Le
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Gideon Ortega let out a humorless bark of laughter that didn’t reach his eyes. “Exactly. Let the Old Master fume and post threats across the South. Let the families tremble. But if our boy wants to make this personal, then he should have his night.”Lazarus Ortega’s smile was a raw thing, frayed around the edges by morphine and rage. Even lying propped on pillows, the malice in him coiled tight as a spring. “What good is revenge if the target doesn’t feel it? I don’t want a quick death. I want him to know the taste of dread, to beg me for mercy before I decide he’s unworthy of it. And I’ll make sure he understands it — every waking hour.”Gideon and Harriett exchanged a look, a practiced performance of caution and loyalty. Gideon’s voice smoothed into a diplomatic tone. “Two months in the hospital, son. Let it calm you. We’ll tell Grandfather to delay any public moves. When you’re discharged, you’ll take care of things yourself. You’ll have our blessing.”Harriett squeezed Lazarus’s h
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Their father squinted, his expression unreadable, and said with finality, “Okay then. In my capacity as the Group’s chairman, I’ll remove Vane from his position and reappoint Elizabeth to manage Helix Group instead. This matter is settled.”The brothers exchanged satisfied glances.---The following morning, Vane Verrick woke earlier than usual, straightening his tie in the mirror with deliberate care. For the past two months, he had poured himself into Helix Group, fighting to steady the company’s course and prove his worth to the Verrick family. Today, he felt prepared. Confident. Determined to silence the whispers that he had only been given the position as a scapegoat.But that confidence faltered the moment he stepped into the office.Elizabeth was waiting for him in the lobby, her posture sharp and triumphant. Beside her stood several senior executives — men and women Vane had worked with for weeks — their eyes avoiding his as though they had already chosen sides. In her hand, E
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Jaden and Selena arrived for lunch right on time at noon.The atmosphere in the living room was unusually heavy. Selena immediately sensed her father’s mood. His face was drawn, his shoulders slumped, and there was a hollow look in his eyes. Concern etched across her face, she put her hand on his arm.“Dad, what’s wrong?” she asked softly.Before Vane could even reply, Nora stepped forward and, with barely contained fury, recounted the entire episode from earlier that morning. Every detail—the dismissal letter, Elizabeth’s smug expression, Xander’s cold betrayal—spilled out like venom.By the time Nora finished, Selena’s face was pale with shock. Jaden, however, was seething. His fists tightened under the table, the veins in his arms bulging as his rage boiled over.“So that’s how it is?” Jaden’s voice was cold, cutting through the silence. “After all Dad did, they tossed him aside like a broken tool? Used him as a shield, then kicked him away once the storm passed? Shameless.”Vane l
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Baring his teeth in a smug grin, Elias Verrick said smoothly over the phone, “Although we’re both using the same hotel for our celebrations, there’s no need to worry. You’ll be at the Sky Hall, while mine will be in the Blossom Hall. No conflict at all. As for our relatives and friends…” He let out a sly chuckle. “Well, it’s their choice. They can decide whether they’d rather attend your party at the Sky Hall—or mine at the Blossom Hall. Does that make sense, little brother?”The words were polite on the surface, but the intent behind them was razor sharp. Elias had just drawn a line in the sand, forcing their shared circle to pick a side.Vane Verrick’s grip tightened on the phone. His throat felt dry, but all he could manage was a heavy exhale. There was nothing he could do. “...I understand,” he muttered.When the call ended, he sat in silence, his heart heavy. Elias had robbed his celebration of its dignity before it even began. For the first time, Vane felt an uneasiness gnaw at