All Chapters of The Rejected Son’s Road to Retribution: Chapter 151
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Chapter 151
Tyson held his gaze on the woman, but part of his awareness had already turned inward.“System,” he called in his mind, his tone low and controlled, though there was tension he didn’t fully conceal.“Identify her. What happened last night? And who is she?”For a moment, there was no response.Then the mechanical voice surfaced cold, precise, and for the first time, faintly irritated.[Missed warning detected. Impulsive decision confirmed.][Evaluation: the user’s actions last night were strongly discouraged.]Tyson let out a quiet scoff. Of course he knew that. But what else was he supposed to do? Last night, there had been nothing he could think of that would dull the frustration gnawing at him.“Get to the point,” he thought sharply.The system seemed to register that.[Answering user queries.][Female subject identification: Anni Mendes.][Relationship: biological twin sister of Anna.]A brief pause followed.[No intimate contact or significant physical activity occurred last night
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Tyson tried calling the system once more, but there was still no response, none of the usual presence at the edge of his thoughts. No active indicator. No pending warnings. Nothing at all.As if the system was truly… offline. Or deliberately choosing not to answer.Tyson stared blankly for a few seconds, then drew in a deep breath. Whatever was happening inside his head wasn’t something he could resolve right now. And for the first time, he had to accept something he disliked, putting it off.After cleaning himself up and feeling a bit more alive, he picked up his phone.A message from Anna had come in some time ago.Anna:When are you coming back to Valenbourg?Tyson stared at the screen longer than necessary. Anna rarely asked that question so directly. Usually, she simply waited.The clock on the hotel wall ticked softly.Finally, Tyson replied.Tyson:Probably about a week from now. If there’s no major problem.Less than a minute later, another message arrived.Anna:Are you okay?
Chapter 153
The celebratory dinner had never been part of Tyson’s original plan.He had already been “present” enough by allowing Ravenhart to stand and operate without publicly attaching his name to it. However, a few people, those who knew exactly who stood behind the company, people who could not simply be ignored, applied subtle yet persistent pressure for him to host a small gathering.It wasn’t a request. It was their expectation.And that was what finally made Tyson agree.He chose one of Pueblo’s five-star hotels, a place exclusive enough to ensure privacy yet neutral enough not to draw unnecessary attention. The invitations were limited, no more than a handful of people who were truly close and relevant.Scarlett’s condition had improved significantly compared to a few weeks earlier. The injuries that had once been worrying were now little more than faint marks, and the sharpness in her eyes had returned. She attended, wearing a simple dark dress, elegant without trying too hard.At th
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Tyson ignored the woman and turned his gaze forward again.“Drive,” he said curtly to the driver, his voice cold and firm, as if Anni’s presence outside the window were nothing more than a minor inconvenience not worth acknowledging.The driver hesitated for a moment, then slowly pressed the accelerator.“Tyson—!”Anni hurried forward. Without caring about the guards watching, she reached out and grabbed the taxi door. Her body was pushed slightly by the car as it began to move, forcing the driver to brake reflexively.“I’m sorry, sir—” the driver panicked.Tyson let out a quiet breath, clearly losing patience. He turned to Anni, his gaze sharp, devoid of warmth.“What else do you want?” he asked coldly. “I already told you. Leave.”Anni tightened her grip on the edge of the door, her fingers turning white. A flicker of panic crossed her eyes, not fear, but the knowledge that this might be her last chance.“I can’t let you leave like this. I… I just need a few minutes. There’s somethi
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Scarlett leaned back in her chair, staring at the large window in her office. The daylight felt too bright for a conversation that had suddenly grown heavy.“He sent me a short message that morning,” Scarlett said slowly. “Just said he changed his flight and had already left. After that, I haven’t heard anything either.”Silence filled the line again.“Something’s wrong,” Anna murmured, more to herself than to Scarlett.Scarlett didn’t immediately disagree. She turned her chair slightly, looking at her reflection in the glass.She let out a quiet breath.“Listen to me, Anna. I’ll try contacting him again from here and look into it. If I hear anything at all, I’ll let you know immediately.”Anna was silent for a moment, then said, “Thank you.”After the call ended, Scarlett slowly lowered her phone. She stared at the dark screen, then looked back out the window.…On the other end, Anna lowered her phone slowly after the call with Scarlett ended. Her office returned to silence, filled
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Anna finished her work toward late afternoon, making sure there were no important files left behind and no decisions left unsigned. She was not the kind of person who could be irresponsible about her duties.After that, she stood up, straightened the light coat on her shoulders, and stepped out toward Gavin’s office.Gavin was bent over his desk when Anna knocked lightly. He looked up and was slightly surprised to see her standing at the doorway with a serious yet composed expression.“Gavin,” Anna said without preamble, “I’m going to Pueblo.”Gavin’s eyebrows lifted, clearly not expecting that.“Pueblo? To follow Mr. Tyson? Is something serious going on?”“Yes. And there are also some personal matters,” Anna replied briefly. Her tone was controlled, leaving no room for further questions.Gavin knew that Anna and Tyson were both from Pueblo, so he didn’t ask more after hearing it was a personal issue. He was not someone who failed to distinguish between work and private matters.“Whil
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A dull pain pounded against Tyson’s head, as if a hammer were striking relentlessly inside his skull. A persistent ringing filled his ears, making the world feel distant and distorted.He let out a low groan, his eyelids trembling before slowly opening.Darkness.Not a comforting darkness, but a heavy, oppressive one. The air was cold and damp, carrying the smell of wet wood and earth, like a place that hadn’t seen sunlight in a long time.When Tyson tried to move, a sharp pain shot from his shoulders down to his wrists.That was when he realized it.Both of his hands were bound behind the back of the chair. The restraints were rough, biting into his skin, making his wrists burn and ache. His legs were tightly tied to the legs of the chair as well, leaving him completely unable to shift his position. The old wooden chair was hard and uneven, every fiber seemed to dig into him after having sat there for so long.Tyson took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm the spike in his heartb
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Tyson did not immediately act on the thought forming in his mind. The name that had briefly surfaced was far too dangerous to conclude without evidence. There were too many possibilities, too many overlapping interests.So he chose to remain silent and wait.Before them, he appeared resigned, his head slightly bowed, his breathing steady despite the obvious pain his body was enduring. Not because he had given up, but because he wanted to see how far this game would be revealed. He wanted to know who was bold enough, reckless enough, to abduct him and keep him alive.The man standing in front of him clearly did not possess such patience.“Silent?” he snarled. His emotions spilled over, his words growing increasingly disordered.“Do you know what I’ve had to go through because of you? I lost my position. I lost territory. Every plan fell apart!”He paced back and forth, then kicked one of the wooden chairs hard enough to send it toppling over.“Ten years I spent building everything. Th
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Tyson stared at the man for a few seconds longer before finally lowering his gaze again. Not in submission, but because his body was truly at its limit.Pain still throbbed in every corner of his body. His hands and feet were numb, as if they no longer belonged to him. His stomach was empty, twisting painfully, and his throat burned with dryness. He had not had a single drop of water for who knew how long.His body was weak. Too weak.In a condition like this, anyone could predict the conclusion, if left as he was, he would not last long. Maybe not today, but very soon.But Tyson did not want to die this quickly. At least not here.He drew a shallow breath, forcing his lungs to work despite the pain, then slowly lifted his head again. His eyes met the man’s once more, the gaze slightly unsteady but still clear. He did not answer. His courage alone was already an answer.The man did not look angry. On the contrary, his expression remained relaxed, as if the situation did not bother him
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Tyson slowly sat down on the sofa. His movements were stiff and restrained, not out of hesitation, but because the pain was still embedded in his hands and feet. Every change in position demanded extra effort, as if his body had not fully returned to being his own.He reached for the glass of water with a slightly trembling hand. The tips of his fingers touched the cold surface of the glass, and instinctively, his mind opened, trying to read the memory stored within the object.A faint stream of information surfaced: a short route from the kitchen, passing through the dining room, and ending in this room. Nothing more.Tyson’s expression remained flat. His face was calm, his demeanor ordinary, as if he saw nothing but the water ready to be drunk. He lifted the glass and drank slowly, restraining himself so as not to appear too thirsty, too ravenous. Every movement was measured.He knew there were surveillance cameras in this room.After that, he did the same with his plate of food. Hi