As it turned out, Jaden had already placed two bodyguards to watch over Selena from a distance. They had been shadowing her since morning, ready to strike if anything went sideways. The moment the van cut her off, they stepped out, prepared to break every bone those hooligans had.But Joseph Queen swooped in first and stole the moment.The bodyguards backed off and watched. They didn’t like it, but protocol was protocol. Selena wasn’t harmed. That meant they had to report, not interfere.And the report reached Jaden in less than thirty seconds.The second he heard her name tied to the word “surrounded,” he didn’t hesitate. He grabbed Mia, got in the car, and pushed the BMW harder than he should have. He saw the wrecked phone on the ground before he even parked. His expression already darkened. How dare they assault his wife?Selena ran straight to him. The fear on her face told him everything. She clung to him and Mia, her voice shaky as she explained the crash, the crowding, and how

At that very moment… A sleek black Maybach rolled to a slow stop at the side of the road. Inside the car sat Carl Rajar, his sideburns snowy white, his sharp eyes cold under the dim streetlights. He wore a fitted black suit and leaned back calmly, as if nothing in the world could shake him. Two men sat with him. One was Yoel Lagorio, tall and built like a fighter. His slanted eyes and fierce expression made him look like someone who never backed down from a fight. The other was Fabian Howard, shorter but extremely muscular, his skin tanned and his presence intimidating. With his thick arms and powerful build, he looked like a tiger ready to pounce. Yoel and Fabian were more than friends—they were Carl’s sworn brothers. His most trusted men. His eyes and ears. Yoel watched the road with narrowed eyes as a car carrying Joseph Queen’s beaten men rushed past them. He scoffed. “Look at that. We really thought too highly of Joseph Queen. He couldn’t even deal with Morix Sable

That afternoon, after lunch, Selena left for work again.Jaden stayed behind to look after their daughter and keep his in-laws company. It was a peaceful, quiet moment… until his phone suddenly buzzed.Jack’s name flashed on the screen.Jaden answered, and immediately heard Jack’s weak whisper.“Master… we’re in trouble.”Jaden’s expression stiffened.“What happened? Where’s Morix?”“He’s hurt,” Jack rasped. His breathing was all over the place, as though he was holding the phone with shaking hands.Jaden’s brows drew together.“Tell me everything.”Jack explained the entire incident—the cigarette attack, the sudden appearance of Carl Rajar and his men, the battle, and how Morix was defeated and captured.At the end, Jack said, “Carl left a message… He wants you to meet him at the Eastern Suburbs Shooting Arena. Alone. Before sunset. If you don’t show up, he’ll kill Morix.”“I understand,” Jaden said quietly.But his eyes hardened.“Jack, take care of yourself. Anyone injured—treat th

Bullet’s lips curled upward into a wolfish grin.“Well, well… how noble of him. Walking straight into the lion’s den.” He brandished his Desert Eagle proudly. “If I kill him along with Morix, Mr. Rajar will drown me in rewards. Let him in. Let him waltz into his grave.” He cracked his knuckles, there was no way Jaden was going to survive here. He had 20 trained killers with weapons, he’s literally an army vs one man.The subordinate nodded and sprinted back out.Moments later, the heavy steel door groaned open.A tall, striking man stepped through it—calm, elegant, deadly. His pace was unhurried, as though he were walking into a shopping mall rather than a den of killers. His starry eyes swept across the arena, analyzing each inch with quiet curiosity.Jaden Rift.He took his time, strolling past the rows of targets, soundproof walls, racks of polished firearms, and training stations. But the moment his gaze landed on Morix—tied to a target board like a slaughterhouse victim—his expre

Carl’s face twisted, his brows pulled tight. “How did he screw this up? Does Jaden Rift have a hand in this?”Yoel shook his head right away. “The people behind that tragedy stayed buried for years. Even if Jaden is digging, he isn’t tearing that wall down in a day.”Fabian leaned forward. “The police have been chewing on that case forever and they still pinned everything on Bullet. Today’s raid looked like dumb luck, nothing more.”Carl let out a slow breath. The pressure in his chest eased as their words sank in. Jaden couldn’t have uncovered anything real. Not in a few days. Not with the resources he had. The idea almost felt insulting.“That family got lucky today.” Carl’s voice sharpened. “I built a clean trap. They should be dead.”Yoel shifted the urn in his hands, almost cradling it. His tone dropped. “Big Brother, Shadowmoor is waiting for Carley’s ashes. What is the plan now?”Carl opened his mouth but Fabian cut in before a single word left. “Take her home.” His voice lower