All Chapters of The King Of War Returns : Chapter 661
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Chapter 661
Russell Crow shifted uneasily, glancing from the lifeless bodies on the floor to Franklin Wilson. The sharp smell of gunpowder still hung in the air. He cleared his throat before speaking carefully, “Major-General Wilson, Lazarus Ortega and Trust Rajar have already brought this on themselves, no doubt about that. But I believe it might be wiser to have someone else deliver their bodies back to their families. The Ortegas and the Rajars are both volatile clans. If they decide to make a public scene out of this, it could stir up a bigger storm than necessary.”Franklin turned toward him with an icy glare. “Russell, are you suggesting I should care about what those two pathetic families think?” His tone was sharp, the kind that made even seasoned officers stand straighter. “They dared to offend Mr. Rift. They should count themselves lucky that I didn’t order their entire bloodlines wiped out tonight.”The room went quiet again. Franklin’s authority was unquestionable—his voice carried th
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The Ortega Mansion.Inside the vast, dimly lit study of the Ortega estate, the air was heavy with incense and tension.George Ortega sat behind a massive mahogany desk, his wrinkled hands clutching tightly onto a string of dark brown prayer beads. Each bead clicked against the next with a sharp, rhythmic sound, echoing through the silence of the room. His face was grim, the veins on his forehead bulging as his rage simmered beneath his composed exterior.Before him stood his two sons, Finley and Gideon Ortega—both stiff, both silent. The weight of the news they carried was crushing.George’s voice trembled with suppressed fury as he muttered through gritted teeth, “Not only did Jaden Rift kill my grandson, but he also dares to order us into seclusion within seven days?”Gideon lowered his head further. “Yes, Father. That was his order. Anyone who resists will be eliminated. That’s the message he sent through his man.”George’s fingers quickened on the beads, the rhythm turning violent
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Jaden’s eyes stayed on the road, calm and steady, his voice as cool as ever. “I’m Jaden Rift,” he said. “Your brother-in-law. Who else could I be?”Morganna narrowed her eyes. “That’s not what I meant.” She folded her arms, studying him carefully. “Do you have any secrets you’re not telling us? Why did the Mayor, the Commander, and all those officials treat you like… like some kind of big shot?”Jaden didn’t even flinch. “When I was in the army,” he said evenly, “I saved the Major-General’s life during a border operation. He’s been watching out for me ever since, and the rest follow his lead. That’s all.”His tone was casual, almost dismissive, as if he were describing a random errand instead of an event that had shaped lives.Morganna frowned. It sounded reasonable, but her gut told her there was more—far more. A man who could summon an entire military unit in minutes, who made generals bow, wasn’t just an ordinary soldier. Still, his calm confidence made it hard to argue.“Fine,” sh
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By the next morning, the entire Ironvale City was buzzing with one piece of explosive news—Professor Abraham Manuel, the legendary “Mad Doctor,” had arrived in town.Within hours, his presence spread through every business circle, especially among pharmaceutical giants and medical investors. The man who had discovered the revolutionary liver cancer vaccine was now in Ironvale, and everyone wanted one thing—the distributorship rights.By noon, a convoy of expensive cars flooded the district where Professor Manuel was staying. CEOs, directors, and shareholders from across the South gathered, hoping for an audience.But what they saw when they arrived shocked them.The entire perimeter around the professor’s temporary quarters was surrounded by armed soldiers—a dozen patrol units stationed at every entrance, with checkpoints manned around the clock.Each time an executive tried to approach, they were stopped cold by soldiers with raised rifles.“Private property. Step back immediately!”
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Chad’s grin didn’t fade. In fact, it grew even wider, the kind of smile that reeked of arrogance and entitlement. He leaned casually against his Bentley, his gaze dropping shamelessly to Selena’s chest before meeting her eyes again.“I heard Rift Group’s been trying to get into the pharmaceutical sector,” he drawled. “And I also heard you didn’t even make it onto Professor Manuel’s invitation list for tomorrow’s cocktail party.”Selena’s brows knit slightly. How does he know that? She took a slow breath, forcing her expression to remain calm. “I believe that’s none of your business, Mr. Brandy.”Chad chuckled lightly, ignoring her cold tone. “Relax, Ms. Verrick. I’m only making conversation.” He reached into his blazer pocket and pulled out a sleek black envelope embossed with gold. “You see, Leud Pharmaceuticals is one of the leading drug manufacturers in the South. I happen to have two invitations to the Miracle Avenue event. And…” He waved the envelope between his fingers. “I’m wil
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Selena had never been one to keep secrets from Jaden. Even now, though her hands trembled slightly, she told him everything—every word Chad had said, every disgusting remark, and how he’d offered her the invitation in exchange for a night with him.By the time she finished, Jaden’s expression had turned to ice. His knuckles tightened on the steering wheel, veins bulging slightly as his jaw flexed. A cold, humorless snort escaped him.“These Brandys,” he said, his tone low and dangerous, “really don’t know when to stop breathing.”Selena reached out instinctively, her fingers brushing his arm. “Jaden, don’t. The Brandy family isn’t just some local clan. They’re one of the most powerful families in the South. Leud Pharmaceuticals alone is worth over twenty billion. They’re connected to half the medical board. You can’t just go up against them.”Jaden turned to her, his gaze steady. “They insulted my wife.”Selena sighed, her voice soft but urgent. “Zendy was thrown in jail only because
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The night air was cool as Jaden and Selena’s car pulled up to the towering glass structure on Miracle Avenue. The entire top floor shimmered with lights and music—it was easy to tell this was no ordinary event.Professor Manuel’s cocktail party was already drawing attention from half the city’s elite. Expensive cars lined the driveway; the sound of luxury engines mixed with the murmur of well-dressed guests and clicking heels.But this wasn’t just a high-society gathering.At the entrance, eleven armed soldiers stood in formation, their rifles slung across their chests. Each guest was being stopped and screened by a young lieutenant with a stern face. Invitations were scanned, names checked twice. There was no slipping past that line unnoticed.Selena’s brow furrowed. “They’re really this strict?” she whispered, glancing around. “I didn’t expect special forces at a cocktail party.”Jaden’s sharp eyes moved over the soldiers. He recognized their discipline instantly—military-grade prec
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The junior lieutenant took Chad’s invitation card, scanning the embossed seal under the light. His expression didn’t change. Then he looked up, voice cold and professional.“I’m sorry, Mr. Brandy. Your invitation has been revoked.”Chad blinked, thinking he’d misheard. “What did you just say?”“Your invitation,” the lieutenant repeated, “has been cancelled.”The color drained from Chad’s face. “That’s impossible.” He quickly pulled out the second gold-foiled card and thrust it forward. “What about this one? Check again!”The lieutenant inspected it briefly before tossing it back to him. “That one’s invalid too.”Chad’s voice rose. “That can’t be! There must be some mistake—Professor Manuel personally sent these invitations to me!”The young officer’s gaze didn’t waver. “There’s no mistake,” he said icily. “Professor Manuel reviewed tonight’s guest list and ordered that the Brandy family be denied entry. He found out your family’s been using his name to make dirty deals. You’re no long
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Chad froze, trembling where he stood. His knees gave out, and his voice cracked. “O-okay! I’ll leave! Just… don’t shoot, please…”The soldiers didn’t bother responding. Their rifles stayed aimed until Chad’s bodyguards pulled him up and helped him limp away, his once-pristine suit now stained with blood and humiliation.As they passed Jaden and Selena, Chad’s eyes flicked toward them. Jaden looked calm, even amused. He turned to Selena with a small, confident smile. “All right, let’s go in.”Chad stopped mid-step, staring in disbelief. Go in?I couldn’t get in even with an official invitation… and this guy thinks he can just walk in without one?He gritted his teeth and snorted under his breath. “Fine. Let’s see how far you get before they put a bullet in your chest.”Bleeding and barely standing straight, he leaned against one of his men and stayed to watch, half from spite, half from disbelief.Selena looked nervous. Her fingers clenched around Jaden’s sleeve as she whispered, “J-Ja
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Chad’s scream tore through the air—a guttural, bloodcurdling wail that silenced the murmuring crowd. He hit the marble floor with a dull thud, his nose bleeding and his pride shattered. The once-arrogant heir of the Brandy family was now sprawled out like a beaten dog.From the corner of his eye, Jaden watched the scene unfold without a hint of sympathy. His expression remained calm, but a cold, razor-sharp glint flickered in his gaze. That’s what you get for crossing me.The truth was simple—it had been Jaden’s idea to revoke Chad Brandy’s invitation. The moment he found out the Brandys were among the applicants trying to win the vaccine distributorship through shady deals, he made one phone call to Professor Manuel’s assistant. The rest took care of itself.Jaden’s fingers brushed against Selena’s hand as they walked past Chad’s crumpled figure. “Come on,” he said quietly. “We’re wasting time.”Selena nodded, still dazed, and followed him into the brightly lit hall.The moment they