All Chapters of The King Of War Returns : Chapter 741
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Chapter 741
Jaden Rift’s voice was steady and unbothered. “My intention is not to slander it in any way,” he said. “I’m merely stating the facts.”The old man’s face darkened, his pride refusing to yield. “Facts?” Howard Ortiz barked, his tone cold and edged with disbelief. “Then please—enlighten me with these so-called facts. And if you can’t justify your arrogance, I’ll make sure you regret the words you just spat out.”The crowd grew still again. Even the sound of rustling leaves in the nearby park seemed to fade as eyes darted between the young man and the seasoned veteran.But Jaden remained calm, as though facing the wind. “Since you know the Dragon Fist,” he said in a voice quiet but cutting, “you must have once served in the North Army. On that account, I’ll offer you some advice—consider it my goodwill to an elder soldier.”Howard’s jaw tightened. He loathed the condescending tone that dripped from Jaden’s calmness. To him, this young man’s words reeked of youthful arrogance—the same kin
Chapter 742
The Director of the North Army General Hospital, Dr. Rothschild, was a living legend. In the military and medical fields alike, his name carried weight and reverence. Known as the man of unmatched talent, there was only one Dr. Rothschild — the physician even generals waited months to see.When Jaden Rift mentioned him so casually, Howard Ortiz was struck speechless. For a brief second, the old man even wondered if he’d misheard.But as realization sank in, every doubt he’d harbored about Jaden crumbled away.Dr. Rothschild — the North’s top medical authority — would never associate himself with a fraud or a liar. If Jaden Rift knew him personally, then the young man’s words carried far more weight than mere boasting.Howard’s eyes softened with newfound respect. His voice trembled slightly as he bowed deeply.“Young man… I owe you my life,” he said sincerely. “I’ve trained for decades, but today you’ve taught me something I would have never learned until it was too late.”Jaden waved
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Lisa Ortiz was stunned. She could hardly believe what her father had just said. Her brows knitted as she stared at him wide-eyed.“Dad… you can’t be serious,” she said in disbelief. “You’re not planning to use your favor with Mr. Nagger — the King of the South — just to save Jaden Rift, are you?”Howard Ortiz didn’t hesitate. His calm but firm tone made it clear that his mind was made up.“You know me, Lisa. I’ve never been the type to sit back and pretend I didn’t see what’s right in front of me. That young man saved my life — perhaps without even realizing it. If he’s in danger now, and I have the means to help, then I must do so. That’s how I’ve always lived.”Lisa sighed softly, knowing exactly how stubborn her father could be. Once he decided on something, the heavens themselves could collapse and he wouldn’t budge an inch.She rubbed her temples. “You’ve always been this way… but I can’t say I don’t admire it.”Her father chuckled faintly, the sound filled with both wisdom and w
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Vane Verrick was grinning from ear to ear, clearly amused. “Your mom had a windfall today,” he said proudly. “Of course she’s happy.”Selena raised a brow, curiosity instantly piqued. “A windfall? That sounds interesting. What happened, Mom? Don’t keep us in suspense!”Nora shot her husband a playful glare and gave his arm a light slap. “You just can’t keep your mouth shut, can you?” she scolded, though her lips twitched with a smile. Then she turned to Selena and Jaden, her tone animated. “You two remember that fake ruby necklace your father gave me for my birthday last year?”Selena nodded. “The one that came in that velvet box? Yeah, I remember. What about it?”“Well,” Nora continued, “I wore it out today, just for fun. On my way to the store, I ran into Elizabeth. She noticed the necklace right away and started gushing about how beautiful it looked. I told her it was only an imitation, but she wouldn’t believe me. Then she said she liked it so much that she wanted to buy it from m
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Nora was beside herself with regret, her face pale and her movements unsteady. Vane and Morganna quickly rushed to her side, supporting her by the arms as she swayed.“Mom, sit down before you hurt yourself,” Morganna urged gently.But Nora shook her head, eyes red with tears. “How could I have been so stupid?” she wailed. “Five thousand! I practically gave it away! Oh, my heart can’t take this!”Vane sighed and patted her shoulder helplessly. “It’s alright, dear. What’s done is done. Getting worked up won’t fix it.”“Won’t fix it?” Nora snapped, glaring at him through watery eyes. “That necklace was worth over a hundred million! I could’ve retired on that! We could’ve bought a house, a car—no, an entire estate! And I sold it for pocket change!”Selena was torn between laughing and crying. “Mom, please calm down,” she said, rubbing her mother’s back soothingly. “It’s okay, we’ll think of something.”But Nora refused to be consoled. “Something? What something? That witch Elizabeth has
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Everyone in the room applauded Elizabeth for her “cleverness.”It wasn’t every day someone managed to snatch a treasure worth over a hundred million for a mere five thousand. In their eyes, Elizabeth had just pulled off the deal of the century.“Brilliant,” Talon praised, raising a glass of wine toward his wife. “Only you could turn five thousand into a hundred million, my dear. That’s real talent.”Elizabeth giggled, preening under the attention. “Oh, please. It wasn’t hard. Nora’s too gullible. I just told her the necklace looked good on me, and she practically begged me to take it off her hands.”Everyone laughed — everyone except Elias Verrick, who leaned back in his chair, a calculating glint in his eyes. He let out a cold harrumph. “Don’t get ahead of yourself, Elizabeth. You might be smart, but let’s not forget you’re part of this family. If Grandpa’s plan works, and we manage to tie ourselves to the Rajar family, you’ll benefit far more than from some necklace.”Elizabeth’s sm
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Nora was like a cat on a hot tin roof, her hands trembling as she clutched the phone. “Elizabeth.”she said anxiously, “you only paid five thousand for that necklace. How could twice that amount possibly be two hundred million?” May leaned back in her chair, lips curling into a smug grin. “That’s the price you sold it to me for. But now that I know the real value, it’s worth one hundred million—so if I’m selling, twice the price would obviously be two hundred million!” Her tone was sharp and mocking. “If you can’t afford it, then stop calling to disturb me, dumbass.” The words hit Nora like a slap across the face. Her voice cracked. “Elizabeth…” But before she could say more, Elizabeth hung up. Nora’s eyes filled with tears—hot, frustrated tears of anger and humiliation. Her hand shook as she lowered the receiver. Not only had she been deceived, she had been insulted, mocked, and humiliated. Jaden Rift, who was sitting nearby with his arms crossed, had been silent through most of
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As the clock neared eight, luxury cars began to roll up in front of the Ironvale City Hotel, their polished bodies gleaming beneath the golden lights. The red carpet leading to the grand entrance shimmered, and elegant men and women, clad in designer suits and glittering gowns, stepped out one after another.Inside, the second-floor ballroom was already alive with chatter and soft music. Waiters in black-and-white uniforms weaved through the crowd, carrying trays of champagne and hors d’oeuvres.The night’s guest list was filled with distinguished figures—politicians, business tycoons, and celebrities. However, a ripple of surprise passed through the hall as word spread that Leon Nagger would not be attending. The event, it seemed, had been quietly taken over by the Rajar family.Though disappointment flickered in many eyes, no one dared to leave. The Rajars were one of The Southern Four, a family whose power stretched deep across Ironvale and beyond. Offending them was out of the que
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Jaden Rift and Selena both frowned deeply when they heard those words.A smug laugh slipped past Elizabeth’s lips as she stepped forward, her voice dripping with mock sympathy.“I also heard,” she began, clearly relishing the attention, “that the top gun of the Ironvale City military, Major-General Franklin Wilson, will be attending the party tonight—with his wife, no less. Word around the block is that Ms. Carley plans to gift that ruby necklace to Mrs. Wilson as a token of friendship.”She tilted her chin proudly. “So, Jaden, you should really stop dreaming. The necklace is gone for good. You think you can take something from the wife of a Major-General? Impossible.”Selena’s heart sank like a stone. Her hand tightened around her husband’s arm, her voice trembling slightly.“Franklin Wilson?” she repeated, her brows knitting together. “Jaden, if that’s true… there’s no way we can get it back. He’s a Major-General in the army. If Carley gives the necklace to his wife, it’s over.”But
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Franklin Wilson, who had been interrupted by Carley Rajar on his way to greet Jaden Rift, turned toward her with an expression as cold as steel.“I’m really not used to attending such events,” he said flatly. “I only came tonight because I heard someone I deeply respect would be here. My wife and I came personally to pay our respects.”The air in the reception hall seemed to thicken. His tone carried quiet authority, and every nearby guest paused mid-conversation to listen.Someone Major-General Franklin Wilson respects?The whispers started immediately, spreading through the hall like a soft ripple.“Who could he mean?”“Is it a political figure?”“Maybe Leon Nagger himself?”Even Carley Rajar was momentarily taken aback. A flicker of uncertainty flashed in her eyes before she quickly recovered her usual poise and elegant smile.She clasped her hands and laughed lightly. “Ah, then the person you’re talking about must be Mr. Nagger. It’s unfortunate he couldn’t attend tonight—he had a