All Chapters of 15 Million Reasons For Revenge : Chapter 21
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Chapter 21
I couldn’t take it anymore. The moment Aria and her father walked in, something inside me snapped. I stood up instantly, my chair scraping loudly against the marble floor.My eyes followed them as Alexander Dreyford strode towards Mr. Lucien.“Lucien,happy birthday. May this day bring you more strength and wealth.”Lucien’s lips curved into a smile. “Ah, Alexander. Your presence alone is already a gift. Thank you.”Then Alexander stepped aside slightly, placing a hand on Aria’s back as though presenting her like a trophy.“And this—this is my daughter, Aria. She has returned to where she belongs.”I froze.Aria bowed her head slightly, her soft voice carrying grace.“It’s an honor, Mr. Lucien. I wish you a happy birthday as well.”“From today,” Alexander continued proudly, “Aria will officially join the Elite society. She is taking over my company.”The words hit me harder than any fist could. My heart twisted. My breath caught. I never imagined not in my entire life that my wife, wou
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My cheek still burned from her slap. My own wife. My hand lingered there, pressed to the sting, as the hall buzzed with whispers.“Is that not him?” one woman murmured.“Yes… the man who killed all his comrades five years ago…” another replied, her voice hushed but sharp enough to pierce me.“He went to jail. What is he doing here?”“Who on earth invited a criminal to such a gathering?”Their words rippled around me like venom, spreading fast, but I didn’t care. I didn’t even look at them. My eyes were on her—Aria. My wife.I reached out, gently but firmly holding her wrist. “We need to talk,” I said, my voice low, pleading, almost desperate.She yanked her hand away as though my touch burned her. Her eyes were cold, her face pale with fury. “Leave me alone, Kael!”My heart twisted. “What is happening to you? Why are you acting like this?”Her lips trembled, her voice cracking, but her words were sharp. “I will do everything in my power to protect my son.”I staggered back as if she h
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When my eyes finally opened again, the ceiling above me was pale white, almost too bright for my tired vision. For a moment, I couldn’t place where I was. My head throbbed violently, each beat like a hammer striking deep inside my skull. My body felt heavy, and when I tried to move, I felt the pull of tubes across my arms and chest.I groaned softly, shifting, trying to sit up despite the protest of every muscle in my body. That was when the door swung open, and soft, hurried footsteps entered the room.“Kael!” Mia’s voice rushed out, filled with relief. She came straight to my side, her hands gently pushing me back down. “Don’t move. Please, relax yourself. You can’t stand up presently.”I blinked at her, struggling to focus through the haze of pain. “Where… where are we?”She smoothed my blanket and looked me in the eyes. “We’re in the state hospital. Room 206.”I exhaled, closing my eyes for a moment. “Am I… broken anywhere?”A small smile crossed her face. “You’re lucky. Nothing b
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Seraphina’s voice cracked through the receiver, sharp and confused. “Kael, what do you mean? What are you even talking about right now?”My jaw clenched so tight it ached. “Don’t play dumb with me,” I snapped, my tone low but edged with fire. “You know exactly what I mean. Answer me right now—the vehicle that attacked me, who gave the order? Was it from the President himself?”Silence lingered on the line, but I didn’t let her breathe.“And the document you signed with them,” I pressed, “what was the plan between the President and Delacroix? Was that the goal from the start? To use me as a pawn while you mingled with Delacroix behind my back?”“I… I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Seraphina stammered, her voice rising with defensive urgency. “Kael, I swear—”“Save it,” I cut her off coldly. “I’ll find you. And when I do, it won’t be funny. Be ready to explain why you had to go this far.”Before she could respond, I ended the call.Pain stabbed through my skull, sharp and rele
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I dragged my body back to the dorm that night, every step heavier than the last. The street was quiet, shadows stretching long under the lamps, and when I turned the corner, I saw her—Mia. She was standing by the entrance, arms wrapped tight around herself like she’d been waiting a long time.I paused, unsure if I wanted to face her. But before I could think twice, she rushed toward me.“Kael!” Her voice cracked between relief and worry. “Where have you been? I’ve been trying to reach you, but you wouldn’t pick up—”“I’m hungry,” I cut her off, my tone low.She blinked, almost confused. “Hungry?”I gave a small nod.Her expression softened. “Alright… then I’ll cook for you. Just… come inside.”I watched her walk ahead, her steps quick and eager, and something twisted in my chest. I whispered under my breath, I’m sorry, Mia… but I’ll have to use you. She was the only leverage I had left against the President. I didn’t know where Liam was hidden, but if I could keep Mia close, I could f
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I returned to Mia that night, her eyes lighting up the moment I stepped in. But there was no joy in my heart to return. My chest was heavy, my mind conflicted.“I’m considering resigning from here,” I said, my voice low but steady.Her head snapped up, shock clear on her face. “What? Kael, what do you mean by that? Why would you… why would you suddenly want to leave the job?”I swallowed, keeping my expression unreadable. “I’m in some kind of situation… something I can’t really explain right now. But one thing I swear to you, Mia, I’ll always have your back. Always.”From my pocket, I pulled out a small, black crest-shaped pendant engraved with a falcon. It was no ordinary trinket—it was an emergency signal linked to me. I placed it gently in her palm, closing her fingers over it.“Whenever you’re in danger,” I told her, my gaze locking with hers, “press this. No matter where I am, I’ll be there. You’re not alone, Mia.”Her lips parted, trembling with questions she didn’t know how to
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“Is that true? Did you just say that?” My voice cracked as the words left my mouth.Darren’s hands went up, palms out, like he was trying to push my questions back into my chest. “I… I don’t know. Maybe I said something I shouldn’t have. Forget about it, Kael.”“Forget about it?” My voice rose before I even knew it. “You can’t just say something like that and expect me to forget about it! Darren, tell me the truth—did Dr. Milton Carroway kill Mom and Dad?”He leaned back in his chair, his face pale, his eyes unfocused. “You’re making a big deal out of nothin’. Just… let it go,” he slurred.“Let it go? No, Darren, I can’t let it go!” I stepped closer, my hands curling into fists at my sides. “You’ve never mentioned anything about this before. What aren’t you telling me?”For as long as I could remember, I had believed our parents’ deaths were natural—an accident. But now, hearing Darren’s words, everything felt like it was breaking apart in my head. Milton Carroway. The leader of Carro
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The knock hit the door like a gunshot—three brutal beats that shattered the quiet. It snapped me out of the hot fog of the shower; steam still clung to my skin and the towel hung uselessly at my waist as I stumbled toward the door.I shouldn’t have expected anyone. Not at this hour. Not after everything. But when I pulled the latch and swung it open, the corridor filled with men—twelve of them, all black suits and hard angles. The air slithered cold against my wet skin.They looked like they’d been carved out of the night. Faces like masks, eyes flat and patient. Some wore scars that cut lines through expression; others had tattoos that hinted at lives I’d rather not imagine. I felt small. Exposed.A scar red as a lightning bolt across one man’s jaw stepped forward. He smiled without humor. “Are you Ryder George?” he asked.My fingers tightened on the towel. I wasn’t Ryder George. Not anymore. Not in any life that mattered. But words wouldn’t change the fact they were inches from me.
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Viktor lunged at me, eyes wild. His movements were sloppy with anger, but they were still predictable. The blade came down and I shifted to the side, catching his wrist in a single, practiced motion. With a twist the knife flew from his hand and clattered to the floor.Before he could recover, I stepped in and pulled his arm back hard. A sickening pop echoed through the corridor as his shoulder dislocated. Viktor screamed; his legs buckled and he dropped to his knees, clutching at the joint.I let him stumble back, then faced the rest of them. Ten men, frozen and indecisive, staring at the heap of bodies and the one man left standing. I cracked my knuckles and let a smirk cut across my face.“Waiting for an invitation?” I said, voice flat. “Come on—come all of you.”That was all it took. They roared and charged.The first man lunged; I ducked under his fist and drove an elbow into his ribs. He folded in a breath and I followed with a knee to the gut that sent him sailing into the othe
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Jessica sighed through the line, the sound faint but weighted. “It’s not like they’re completely identical,” she said. “But there are enough similarities to raise concern. Based on the data, I’d say there’s about a seventy-three percent match.”My fingers tightened around the phone. Seventy-three. That wasn’t a stray number or a random overlap. That was deliberate. “That’s too high to be a coincidence,” I said, my voice low.“That’s what I thought too,” Jessica admitted.She hesitated for a moment before continuing. “But there’s no definitive link yet. I can’t say for sure if this is a continuation of the same project or if someone else is trying to replicate it. Either way, the results aren’t positive enough to confirm a direct connection.”“Where are you now?” I asked.“I’m still inside the Milton lab,” Jessica replied. “I just got the results a few minutes ago.”I exhaled slowly, trying to keep the edge out of my tone. “Keep digging. This might be the key to exposing the people pul