All Chapters of The King Of War Returns : Chapter 611
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Chapter 611
The line crackled faintly before the familiar gravelly voice came through, heavy with surprise.“Sir?” Professor Abraham Manuel — known to most as the Mad Doctor — sounded genuinely startled. “How on earth did you find out so fast? I was planning to tell you two months from now — on your mother’s death anniversary. I wanted it to be a surprise for you.”Jaden smiled faintly, his gaze drifting toward the city lights below. The glow of Ironvale shimmered like fireflies in the distance.The truth was, his mother's death wasn't just because she fell from a building. But she was diagnosed with cancer, combined with all the trauma she suffered made her committed suicide.Jaden sighed. “I happened to hear it from one of the staff at the institute,” he said calmly. “Word travels fast, I suppose. Still, congratulations, Professor. You’ve done something incredible.”On the other end, Manuel let out a low, almost embarrassed laugh. “Sir, you’re the one who deserves the credit, not me. Without yo
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Jaden stayed on the balcony for another few minutes after ending the call with Professor Manuel. His mind was still on the conversation — the vaccine, the responsibility, the next move. He would have to tread carefully from here on out.Eventually, he pocketed his phone and walked back inside.As soon as he stepped into the living room, his attention was caught by a familiar voice. Morganna was sitting on the couch, speaking animatedly on her phone. In her palm, she held something small — the button she’d taken from the hospital.She turned the button over under the light, studying it closely, then lifted her phone and said, “William, you’re a famous tailor. You’ve handled all sorts of fabrics and designs. Please, help me identify what kind of shirt this button belongs to.”She paused, listening to her friend’s response, then smiled faintly. “Yes, I’m serious. It’s important to me. This button came from the shirt of the man who saved my life. I don’t know who he is — I didn’t even see
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“There’s no need for such trouble,” Selena said politely, waving her hand. “We’ll just wait here until the car is ready.”Natalia nodded with a bright smile. “Of course. The pantry is just to your right if you’d like some coffee or tea. And on the left side, we have a new car exhibition. Please, feel free to look around. I’ll be nearby if you need anything.”“Got it,” Selena replied warmly.As Natalia walked off to handle other customers, Jaden remained silent beside his wife. His hands were tucked loosely into his pockets, his expression calm but distant. Selena nudged him gently. “Come on, let’s take a look at the cars while we wait. I heard they brought in new BMW models.”They began to stroll toward the exhibition area, their footsteps echoing softly on the polished floor. The scent of fresh leather and new engines filled the air. A few people milled around, admiring the glossy vehicles under bright showroom lights.But then — Selena froze.Her eyes widened as she caught sight of
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Morganna had barely slept the night before. The moment her tailor friend, William, confirmed he had found the owner of the mysterious Armani shirt button, she had been too excited to think straight.He had sent her Francis Baker’s contact, insisting he was one of the few men in the country who owned that rare edition shirt. Morganna didn’t waste a second. She called Francis immediately.Her heart had raced as she waited for the line to connect. In her mind, she pictured the same man who had carried her out of danger — tall, broad-shouldered, confident — his voice calm under pressure.But when she finally met Francis face-to-face, her breath caught for all the wrong reasons.The man who stood before her was in his early forties, short, round, and already balding. His cheeks were plump, his belly obvious even beneath his designer shirt, and his small eyes blinked nervously behind gold-rimmed glasses.Morganna froze for a second, trying to reconcile what she saw with what she imagined. “
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Francis’s pulse quickened the moment Morganna’s words reached his ears. “If you don’t want me to go, I can stay here for you.”His heart pounded so violently it almost echoed in his chest. A rush of excitement coursed through him, and a sly glint flickered across his small eyes — gone in an instant. He quickly rearranged his expression into one of false modesty, lowering his gaze and rubbing the back of his neck.“Really?” he asked softly, voice trembling with feigned sincerity.Morganna’s face turned a faint shade of pink. She nodded without looking at him, her voice barely above a whisper. “Of course.”Even as she said it, a wave of disbelief rippled through her. What am I even doing? she thought. Am I really saying this to a man I barely know?But that voice in her head — the one that told her she owed her life to him — silenced every doubt. In her heart, she had always believed that the greatest act of gratitude a woman could show was to devote herself to the man who had saved her
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Morganna’s face flushed instantly, the color rushing to her cheeks like fire. She hesitated for a moment, her pride refusing to let her back down under everyone’s gaze. Finally, she straightened her back and spoke, her voice a touch defensive.“Yes,” she said softly, “it was Francis who fought those gangsters and saved me.”Her words hung awkwardly in the air.Francis, standing beside her, felt a wave of guilt ripple through him for a second — then quickly buried it under his ego. He puffed out his chest, tilted his chin upward, and clasped his hands behind his back, trying to look composed and powerful. The way his belly strained against his shirt buttons ruined the image, but he didn’t notice.He nodded solemnly, pretending humility. “Miss Freeman gives me too much credit,” he said, forcing a modest laugh. “I only did what any man should do in that situation.”Selena’s eyes flicked toward Jaden, her expression somewhere between disbelief and amusement. Jaden didn’t say a word at fir
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Morganna opened her mouth to scold Jaden, to tell him he was being ridiculous, but Selena gripped her hand and leaned in close. “Morganna,” she whispered, low enough that only she could hear, “Jaden and I just don’t want you getting conned. That man is too plump to be a fighter. Let him test himself if that’ll make you feel safer.”Morganna hesitated. Pride prickled her, but Selena’s concern cut through it. She shot Jaden a hard look, more warning than surrender, and finally folded her arms. “Fine,” she said, voice sharp. “If you want proof, then fight him. Don’t come crying if he injures you.”“Alright,” Jaden said, calm and certain. No swagger, no flourish, just a steady nod.Francis saw his chance. He’d gambled that Morganna’s gratitude would cover every lie. If he could beat this quiet man now, his story would be ironclad. He squared his shoulders, chest puffing like an actor waiting for applause, and barked at Jaden, “You want to test me? Fine. I won’t go easy on you.”“Come on t
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Francis’s roar bounced off the glass walls. He balled his fists, drew a ragged breath, and lunged forward with every ounce of strength he had left. His face was red, veins swelling at his neck, sweat rolling down his temples.But to Jaden, it was child’s play.Francis’s punches came fast but wild, swinging without rhythm or precision. Jaden shifted aside each time — a step here, a tilt of the shoulder there — calm and deliberate, almost lazy in his movements. His eyes never left Francis’s, watching him unravel punch by punch.To everyone watching, it looked like Jaden was gliding. His feet barely seemed to touch the floor.Francis’s breathing grew heavier, his movements more desperate. Within seconds, his attacks turned sloppy. His face turned purple from exertion; sweat drenched his shirt. He could hardly stand, his chest heaving like a man on the verge of collapse.Selena sighed quietly, folding her arms. “He’s done,” she murmured to Morganna.Morganna bit her lip and said nothing.
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Before Morganna could even respond, Jaden cut in smoothly, his tone casual but his words sharp enough to sting.“In my opinion,” he said, “that man didn’t leave his name or contact for a reason. Maybe you shouldn’t look for him. Perhaps he already has a wife and a child. I doubt he’d appreciate you chasing after him.”The words landed like a slap.Morganna’s eyes widened in disbelief, her face turning red with anger. “Jaden! You have such a crow’s mouth!” she snapped, glaring at him as though she might throw her cup next.Selena immediately shot him a warning look and kicked him under the table, her heel landing squarely on his shin. “Jaden!” she scolded through gritted teeth. “Can’t you, for once, just keep your mouth shut?”Jaden winced slightly but stayed quiet. He wanted to say he was just being honest — because he was — but the look on Morganna’s face told him that no amount of reasoning would save him right now. So, he lifted his cup, took a slow sip of tea, and kept his mouth s
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Could it all be a coincidence? Maybe he just happened to have a shirt with the same buttons—and maybe the missing one was pure chance.Morganna couldn’t shake the thought no matter how much she tried. The scene replayed in her mind: the man who had saved her last night, the way he’d moved, the tone of his voice. It all felt familiar. Too familiar.In the kitchen, the smell of sautéed vegetables filled the air. Selena hummed softly as she helped Nora prepare dinner, passing her utensils and tasting the soup now and then. Nora, sitting by the window, had Jaden’s shirt on her lap, carefully sewing the missing button.In the living room, Jaden sat on the couch with his little daughter perched on his knee, her laughter filling the room as they watched a cartoon. His face carried that same calm smile he always wore—gentle, harmless, like nothing in the world could rattle him.But Morganna couldn’t stop staring at him.She sat down beside him quietly, pretending to watch the TV. Her gaze, ho