All Chapters of The King Of War Returns : Chapter 631
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Chapter 631
Everyone’s head turned toward the little voice.Mia’s curious eyes were fixed on the small jewelry box in Jaden’s hand. When she asked, “Papa, what’s that? Did you buy me chocolate?” even Selena, Vane, and Nora looked over.Jaden chuckled softly. Since all eyes were on him now, hiding it didn’t make sense anymore. He took out the velvet box and smiled. “Tomorrow is Mama’s birthday,” he said warmly. “This is Papa’s gift for Mama.”That immediately caught everyone’s attention.Mia leaned forward, eyes wide with excitement. “A gift for Mama?” she squealed.Selena’s lips curved into a small smile, but she looked curious. “You actually prepared something?”Even Vane and Nora put down their cups and turned toward the box, eager to see what Jaden had picked.Selena opened it carefully—and the moment the lid lifted, the entire room seemed to glow.Inside lay a breathtaking pink diamond necklace, the stone radiating a soft, mesmerizing shimmer under the lights.Everyone gasped.“It’s beautiful
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Vane and Nora both gasped, their eyes widening.“Over a hundred million?” Vane blurted, nearly choking on his tea. “That’s absurd! Who could possibly afford something like that?”Nora nodded in disbelief. “Even the wealthiest people in Ironvale wouldn’t spend that much on a single piece of jewelry. It’s unthinkable!”Morganna sat quietly nearby, trying her hardest to keep a straight face. Her palms itched from the effort of holding in the truth. If she said what she knew—that the necklace in Selena’s hands really was worth over a hundred million—it would turn the entire room upside down.She forced a smile, keeping her lips sealed. Jaden said not to tell them, she reminded herself. And for once, he’s right.Selena, still admiring the delicate shimmer of Evermore, finally placed the necklace back into its velvet box. “Oh,” she said suddenly, looking up. “I nearly forgot—Grandpa called earlier.”Jaden’s expression changed instantly. His tone turned guarded. “They’re usually up to no goo
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Selena looked breathtaking that night. Her long silver dress shimmered under the chandelier light, hugging her figure perfectly while still carrying an air of grace and sophistication. The delicate diamond earrings glistened against her smooth skin, and her soft curls framed a face that looked almost unreal — poised, confident, and radiant. She looked like a princess from a fairy tale, the kind that made heads turn wherever she went.Vane and Nora weren’t far behind either. Vane wore a tailored black suit that gave him the air of an old-school gentleman, while Nora had on a deep burgundy gown that brought out the ruby necklace Vane had gifted her on her last birthday. It hung around her neck like a mark of timeless affection.Even little Mia had been dressed up for the occasion, twirling in her tiny white dress and sparkling shoes as she tugged on her mother’s hand, grinning from ear to ear.The Verrick family left their home together, spirits high and faces bright with expectation. T
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“But Ms. Brandy feels that we aren’t up to her standard, so she hasn’t agreed to work with us yet,” Xander said with a chuckle, as if he were confessing something harmless.He adjusted his tie and went on proudly, “So I thought your birthday would be a great opportunity to have Ms. Brandy over for a few drinks. Maybe after some friendly conversation, we could discuss the possibility of a partnership.”The room fell silent for a brief moment.That was when Selena, Jaden, Vane, Nora, and even Morganna finally understood the truth.This wasn’t just a birthday celebration.Xander had another agenda entirely.The whole event — the decorations, the catering, the grand invitations — wasn’t just to honor Selena. It was to impress Zendy Brandy, the CEO of Hay Corp, a woman known for her arrogance and her taste for power.Selena’s lips tightened. Her grandfather had used her name, her image, even her birthday, as bait.She knew exactly what he was doing — trying to use her reputation and grace
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Zendy’s smug smile froze for a split second before she quickly recovered her composure. Still, the sharp glint of unease in her eyes betrayed her confidence.As she looked closer at Selena, her expression stiffened even more. The sight of that pink diamond glimmering against Selena’s skin made her stomach twist. It couldn’t be. Impossible!Her mind raced. They told me Evermore was already taken by the new boss of Perpetual Love… so how on earth could Selena be wearing it?Zendy blinked hard, forcing a laugh to hide her growing anxiety. “No way,” she muttered under her breath, but the words tasted bitter.Selena, on the other hand, had noticed it too. Her heart skipped a beat the moment her gaze fell on Zendy’s necklace — it was identical to hers. Every cut, every shimmer, even the platinum clasp looked exactly the same.Her pulse quickened. There was no way both necklaces could be genuine.So hers must be the real one, she thought bitterly. Mine… must be a replica.Feeling suddenly se
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The room erupted into chaos before Zendy’s bodyguards could even move. Xander and Elias lunged forward first, grabbing the suited men by their arms while shouting over the noise.“Stop! Not here!” Xander barked, his voice trembling between fear and authority. “Everyone, calm down!”The bodyguards hesitated but didn’t lower their stance. Their eyes flicked toward Zendy, who was clutching her face with one manicured hand and glaring daggers at Jaden.Meanwhile, Xander turned to Jaden, his expression dark and cold. “How dare you raise your hand to a guest!” he snapped. “Apologize to Ms. Brandy right now and ask for her forgiveness before this escalates!”Jaden crossed his arms casually, completely unfazed. “Apologize?” he repeated with a faint smirk. “Why should I? If anyone owes an apology, it’s her — to my wife.”The entire room went silent again.He continued, his tone calm but cutting through the air like a blade. “She’s been spreading lies, dragging my wife’s name through the mud, m
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The corners of Jaden’s lips curved into a slow, confident smirk — the kind that promised trouble for anyone foolish enough to challenge him. His voice, low and composed, carried across the room with an almost dangerous calm.“Zendy Brandy,” he said, his tone heavy with mock amusement. “I’ve met arrogant people before, but I’ve never seen anyone so eager to dig their own grave as you.”Gasps rippled through the hall. Zendy’s jaw tightened, but she said nothing — only glared at him, her pride forcing her to hold her ground.Jaden took a step forward, his eyes never leaving hers. “I’ll accept your terms,” he continued, his voice steady and cold. “If my wife’s necklace turns out to be fake, I’ll get on my knees right here and apologize to you.”The crowd murmured, stunned by his boldness.“But,” Jaden added, his tone sharpening like steel, “if her necklace is real, you’ll apologize to her. I won’t ask you to kneel, Ms. Brandy. You’re not worth that much of my time. Instead…” He paused, hi
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Roden adjusted his glasses and slipped on a pristine pair of white gloves. The crowd fell into utter silence as he carefully lifted the necklace from the velvet tray. The lights from the chandelier above scattered across the pink diamond, refracting into a dazzling spectrum of colors that danced across the walls. The entire room seemed to hold its breath. He examined the gem with a jeweler’s loupe, then turned it under the light. The faint hum of whispering died down completely when he began using his tools — magnifier, spectrometer, ultraviolet light. Every motion was precise, practiced, and deliberate. Finally, after several tense minutes, Roden Chamberlain straightened his back and removed his gloves. His expression had shifted from neutral professionalism to solemn respect. “Mr. Rift… Mrs. Rift,” he said clearly, his deep voice echoing through the hall. “I will swear on my life and my thirty years of experience as a jeweler — this ‘Evermore’ is genuine. It is the authentic,
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The convoy of sleek black cars rolled out of the Verrick mansion, led by Jaden’s Polo and followed by a few luxury sedans. The tension in the air was palpable; guests whispered among themselves, torn between loyalties and social calculations.Half of them hurried to their vehicles, wanting to stay in the good graces of Selena and Jaden — especially after witnessing the spectacle with Zendy Brandy. They knew which way the wind was blowing. The other half, driven by fear of offending Xander Verrick, decided to remain, pretending the party hadn’t already collapsed into chaos.The once-grand celebration was now divided — just like the Verrick family itself.Xander stood frozen in the center of the hall, his expression dark and twisted. He hadn’t expected things to spiral out of control so quickly. His “brilliant” plan to use Selena’s birthday to cozy up to the Brandys had not only failed — it had backfired spectacularly.Instead of a partnership, they had gained an enemy.“Damn it!” Xande
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Zendy was pacing in her penthouse suite, still fuming from the humiliation she suffered earlier that night. Every time she replayed Jaden Rift’s cold smirk in her mind, it made her stomach twist in fury.She had already drafted a message to her PR team to cancel the upcoming television interview. There was no way she was going to grovel in front of the cameras and apologize publicly to Selena Rift. That would destroy her career and her reputation in Ironvale’s upper circles.Just as she was about to hit send, her phone vibrated violently on the table.She frowned and glanced at the screen. The caller ID made her expression change instantly — Lazarus Ortega.Her irritation melted into nervous anticipation.The Ortegas were one of the Southern Four Families, old money with deep roots and silent power stretching across every major southern city. The eldest son, Lazarus Ortega, was notorious — ruthless in business, dangerous in temperament, and known for mixing wealth with the underworld.