All Chapters of The King Of War Returns : Chapter 821
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Chapter 821
Jaden smiled faintly, his expression relaxed and unbothered.“I walked in,” he said plainly.The simplicity of the answer irritated Shaggy instantly.“That’s impossible!” Shaggy snapped, his composure cracking. “I gave Larry strict orders. No one was allowed inside. Where is he?”Almost on cue, hurried footsteps echoed from the entrance.Larry stumbled into the hall, his right arm hanging at an awkward angle. His face was twisted in pain, sweat pouring down his temples as he cradled his shattered shoulder.“Mr. Sultan,” Larry said through clenched teeth, his voice strained. “This man forced his way in. I tried to stop him… but he fractured my shoulder. I couldn’t hold him.”The hall fell silent.Every gaze snapped toward Jaden.Shaggy’s pupils shrank. His mouth fell open slightly before he caught himself. Larry was no ordinary bodyguard. He was a brutal enforcer who had broken bones and crushed men for a living.Yet he had been crippled in a single exchange.By this man?Impossible.T
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Shaggy let out a sharp laugh, his face full of ridicule.“What a load of hogwash. You really dare to claim you’ve attended a state banquet?”Jaden did not react to the mockery. He simply replied evenly, “Believe it or not, I have.”That calmness annoyed Aladin even more.He had worked hard to arrange this lunch. The goal was simple. Show Shaggy off. Elevate his status. Let Morganna see the gap between a real elite and a so-called brother-in-law who relied on brute force.He waved his hand impatiently. “Enough. We didn’t come here to listen to fantasies. Ask Chef Jake to serve the dishes now.”Shaggy nodded eagerly, eager to reclaim the spotlight.“Yes, let’s serve the food. Since he claims he knows what a state banquet looks like, we’ll show him the real thing.”At his signal, servers moved in swiftly and silently, like a well-trained unit.One exquisite dish after another was placed on the table.Baked French onion soup, its surface shimmering with melted cheese.Maryland crab cakes,
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Selena and her family stared at Jaden with tense expressions, their hearts hanging in midair. They were terrified he would push things too far and embarrass himself beyond repair.But Jaden looked completely at ease.He answered calmly, as though he were commenting on the weather.“The taste is almost the same. But one dish is missing. Beef Wellington.”The moment the words left his mouth, Shaggy let out a contemptuous laugh.“Beef Wellington?” he said scornfully. “That’s the most iconic dish at a state banquet. Everyone knows that.”He leaned back, adopting a lecturing tone, clearly enjoying the chance to put Jaden in his place.“It wasn’t served today because it has to be prepared well in advance. The process is complicated, and one mistake ruins everything.”“And more importantly,” Shaggy continued, his voice filled with pride, “Steve Lewis is famous worldwide for his Beef Wellington. Jake may be his most trusted apprentice and may have learned most of his techniques, but even he k
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“Hurry up and cancel the bet with Mr. Sultan. Stop fooling around with your love life.”Selena spoke with urgency, her voice low but firm. She was genuinely worried. This was no joke anymore. One wrong move and Morganna’s future would be decided on the spot.Vane nodded in agreement. “Morganna, listen to your sister. Pride isn’t worth this. Cancel it while you still can.”Nora followed up quickly, her brows knitted together. “This kind of thing isn’t something to gamble with. You don’t owe anyone anything.”However, before Morganna could even respond, Aladin and Felicia cut in sharply.“Morganna, you were the one who proposed the bet,” Aladin said coldly. “You can’t take it back just because things aren’t going your way.”Felicia crossed her arms and sneered. “Exactly. If you back out now, you’ll just embarrass yourself. The bet stands.”Anyone with eyes could see it clearly.Vane and Nora were trying to protect Morganna, while Aladin and Felicia were eager to push her straight into S
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Aladin’s eyes narrowed as he leaned forward slightly, his voice sharp. “Jaden, why isn’t the chef here yet? What are you waiting for?”Felicia’s hands rested firmly on her hips, her tone demanding. “Yes! Where is he? We’ve been waiting!”A sudden, booming voice cut through the hall, silencing everyone immediately.“I am here!”All heads turned toward the entrance, where an elderly man had appeared. He was chubby, with flushed red cheeks, and his movements radiated energy and authority despite his age. His presence alone commanded attention.Selena’s eyes widened in astonishment. “Are you… the state banquet chef and Michelin-starred chef, Mr. Lewis?”The man let out a deep, hearty laugh, the sound echoing through the room. “Yes, indeed! I am Steve Lewis. Impersonators may exist, but my knife here will prove it!”He held up a gleaming chef’s knife that glinted under the restaurant lights. Etched along its spine were the words: State Banquet Chef, Michelin-starred Chef. A gift from the G
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Ah, so they weren’t friends after all.Shaggy’s gaze sharpened as he hissed, “Who are you to compare yourself with Mr. Rift?”His face flushed bright red, veins standing out on his forehead. Every fiber of his body screamed with anger, but before he could lunge forward, Jaden just smiled calmly.“My daughter wants to eat Beef Wellington now,” Jaden said smoothly, “but I understand it usually needs to be prepared in advance. Could you make something similar as soon as possible?”Steve Lewis chuckled, the deep sound reverberating across the hall. “Ah, Beef Wellington is tricky because the beef must be chilled overnight. But Indigo has the best ingredients and the finest kitchen in the region. While other restaurants would need a full day to prepare it, I can manage a perfect version in just a few hours.”Jaden’s grin widened. “Thank you, Mr. Lewis. I appreciate it.”“It’s my honor to cook for you, Mr. Rift,” Steve replied warmly, turning to the kitchen with an entourage of managers, ser
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Aladin and Felicia were visibly upset, but there was nothing they could do except watch as reality unfolded before their eyes. Their plan to see Jaden humiliated had clearly backfired.Two hours later, Steve’s Beef Wellington was placed on the table. The rich, buttery aroma filled the entire dining area, mingling with the scent of roasted vegetables and fresh herbs. Everyone inhaled deeply, unable to resist the mouthwatering fragrance.Jaden and his family each took their first bites. Their eyes widened instantly as the flavors exploded across their palates—tender beef encased in perfectly flaky pastry, a savory mushroom duxelle, and just the right touch of seasoning.“This… this is incredible!” Jaden exclaimed, his voice calm but carrying genuine admiration. “Steve, your skills are phenomenal!”Steve Lewis, normally composed and serious, beamed like a child, eyes crinkling in delight at the praise. “Thank you, Mr. Rift! I take pride in my craft, and your enjoyment is my reward.”Morg
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The Elite Eight showed no hesitation at all. Their movements were sharp, decisive, and brutally efficient. Every strike landed cleanly, every step carried crushing force. They advanced like an unstoppable wall, cutting straight through the men in black without slowing down even once.Iron rods were knocked aside. Arms were twisted out of place. Legs buckled under precise kicks.In less than a minute, the fight was over.The men who had arrived so aggressively now lay scattered across the ground, groaning, clutching broken limbs, and whimpering in pain. Not a single one of them could stand.The night fell into an eerie silence.Selena stared at the scene in disbelief, her hands still gripping the steering wheel. Morganna’s mouth hung open slightly, her heart pounding as she watched the aftermath through the windshield. Even Aladin and Felicia were too stunned to gloat anymore.They had thought this would be Jaden’s humiliation.Instead, it was a slaughter.Jaden glanced at the fallen m
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That very night, Shaggy was wheeled out of Ironvale Central Hospital with his left leg wrapped in thick plaster, his face twisted in pain and humiliation. He did not dare stay another second in the city. Surrounded by bodyguards, he was rushed straight to the airport and flown back to Shadowmoor, where he was admitted into a private hospital owned by the Sultan family.By dawn, Shadowmoor was in an uproar.Two pieces of explosive news spread through the upper circles like wildfire.The first was Carl Rajar.The head of the Rajar family, one of the Southern Four, had been utterly defeated in Ironvale. His sworn brothers were dead. His elite forces were wiped out. Worse still, he had been forced to kneel, apologize, and pay a staggering three billion in compensation before being allowed to crawl back to Shadowmoor with his life intact.The second piece of news hit even harder.Shaggy Sultan, heir of the Sultan family and another of the Southern Four, had his leg broken by Jaden Rift him
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The executives exchanged uneasy glances and shook their heads. None of them recognized the men standing near the perimeter.“They’re not from Rift Group,” one of them said cautiously. “And they’re not part of the construction team either.”Vane squinted in their direction, his expression slowly changing. His eyes widened as if he had just realized something important. “Wait. I think that’s Mr. Ponzi.”Selena turned to him, puzzled. “Mr. Ponzi? Who is that?”Vane’s voice dropped instinctively, tinged with excitement. “Phineas Ponzi. The famous fortune teller who’s been on TV a lot lately.”He gestured animatedly. “Celebrities line up to see him. Business tycoons, actors, politicians. He’s known for astrology, numerology, feng shui, all of that. People say he can predict disasters before they happen.”Selena’s brows knit together instantly. Her expression hardened. “So he’s a fraud.”She did not even hesitate. “I don’t believe in superstition. If he’s here to stir trouble, have security