All Chapters of The Emperor : Chapter 31
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Chapter 31
Cloud9 Villa was located in the most prestigious villa district of Lisle City. It is where only the richest and most powerful families resided. Every villa there was a masterpiece worth tens of millions. Rumors had spread like wildfire across Lisle City that a super VIP had just purchased Cloud9 Villa, the crown jewel of the entire district. The gossip had spread through real estate circles, high society chat groups, and even the media.Early that morning, Scot Vincent, the director of the prestigious Vincent Property Management Company, arrived personally at Cloud9 Villa. His company held the property deed to the estate. He wore a black suit, his tie perfectly straight, his demeanor sharp as he stood before the assembled staff.At the entrance, hundreds of uniformed service staff and security guards lined up in two rows, their posture impeccable. A red carpet had been rolled out from the villa gate to the driveway.Scot’s voice boomed, stern and commanding.“Listen carefully! No one
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Evelyn stood frozen near the staircase. She could hardly comprehend the world she had just stepped into. A villa with this many professionally trained servants—each one standing with perfect posture and precision—was beyond anything she had ever witnessed.Neither the Lancaster family nor even the powerful Tyrion family possessed such extravagant wealth or grace.Franklin, still trying to process the sight, recalled that the Lancaster mansion—once regarded as one of the finest in Lisle City—had only a dozen servants, most of whom lacked professionalism. Their service couldn’t hold a candle to the refinement displayed here.Evelyn remembered the Tyrion family’s villa, where she had once felt proud to visit. Now, compared to Cloud9 Villa, that memory seemed laughable—cheap, ordinary, and utterly unremarkable.Scot Vincent had earlier told Christopher that Cloud9 Villa was the work of a renowned European designer, with every inch of it crafted to perfection. From its exterior façade to t
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Anna’s brows rose slightly, her curiosity piqued. “What surprise?” she asked, leaning forward.Christopher chuckled. “My dear, don’t you find being a full-time housewife a bit boring? To alleviate that boredom, I’ve found a job for you.”Evelyn, who had been slicing fruit, froze mid-motion. “A job?” she repeated, putting down her fork. “What kind of surprise is that? Our Anna is a natural-born aristocratic lady! Why should she go out and work? She should just live a wealthy life and have everything served to her.”Anna sighed softly, choosing not to engage with her mother’s predictable reaction. She turned instead to Christopher. “That sounds great. It’s been so hard to find a decent job these past few years. I’ve been wanting to go out and do something meaningful again.”Christopher’s smile deepened, but before he could respond, Howard looked up curiously. “Christopher, if this surprise is for Anna, why did you bring us along?”Christopher glanced at him. “Dad,” he said with a calm s
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All the employees of Lancaster Group immediately straightened their backs, standing in perfect formation as the sleek black Maybach rolled to a stop in front of the main entrance. No one dared to breathe too loudly, afraid that a single misstep might cost them their job. The air was tense with anticipation.The car door opened with a soft click.Christopher stepped out first. His aura was calm but undeniably commanding. Anna, Howard, and Evelyn followed right behind him, each of them looking around in awe. The company headquarters — a towering building of glass and steel — loomed over them, the Lancaster family’s legacy etched into every wall and floor.Howard’s face showed curiosity and disbelief. “Christopher,” he asked cautiously, “what exactly are we doing here?”Christopher smiled faintly, hands in his pockets. “Lancaster Group,” he said evenly, “is now ours.”His words struck like thunder.Anna blinked rapidly, thinking she must have misheard. “Christopher, are you kidding?” she
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“I…” Evelyn was at a loss for words. Her chest heaved as she stared at Christopher, her nails digging into her palms. “Christopher, are you doing this deliberately? Why didn’t you think more about me?” she snapped, her voice trembling with fury and disbelief.Christopher, however, remained perfectly calm. “Don’t be impulsive, Evelyn,” he said evenly. “Although you don’t have a position in the Lancaster Group, you can serve as the head of the housekeepers at home. All the household affairs in our family will be in your charge. What do you think about that?”Evelyn blinked. For a brief moment, she was speechless. Then, tossing her head proudly, she snorted coldly. “Hmph! That’s… acceptable!” she said trying to sound satisfied, though her tone betrayed the strain underneath.But Anna couldn’t help it as she covered her mouth to stifle a giggle, and even Howard let out a quiet chuckle. The sight of them whispering and smiling made Evelyn’s brow twitch. Her eyes darted between them suspici
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Ethan pinched his nose and took a step back, looking disgusted. “Ugh, seriously?” he sneered, “Grandpa, you’re so weak that just one slap from Dad made you wet yourself? Pathetic. You really are finished.”His laughter echoed off the marble walls, sharp and merciless. The sound made Harold’s chest tighten with humiliation. His trembling hand gripped the armrest of the wheelchair as he tried to speak. “I… I—” But no sound followed. His throat locked.The air around him felt suffocating. His face flushed red, from the unbearable humiliation of being reduced to nothing before his own bloodline.Gerald straightened his sleeves, his expression cold and detached. “Someone,” he said sharply, “take this old waste away from here. Don’t let him sit here polluting the air.”Two of the servants hesitated but dared not disobey. They came forward, each grabbing one side of Harold’s wheelchair, and began to drag him away like a broken relic.Harold’s face twisted in fury, his voice finally breaking
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“Repeat what you just said,” Gerald demanded slowly, his voice trembling with fury.The butler hesitated, wringing his hands nervously. “M-Master… the Lancaster Group—it’s no longer ours. The new management has renamed it C&A Group. And, uh…” He swallowed hard, voice shaking. “They’re organizing a grand celebration party in a few days, sir. A public announcement of the company’s rebirth. I heard… they’re even inviting back most of the previous employees.”The words hit Gerald like a sledgehammer. His body stiffened; the color drained from his face. Losing the company had been painful enough—but learning that Howard had become the chairman was the one thing he had dreaded most in his life. His worst nightmare had just become reality.“Howard…” he muttered, his hands trembling as he clenched his fists. His teeth ground together until his jaw ached. “That ungrateful brat actually became the chairman…”The butler, oblivious to the rising storm, spoke again hesitantly. “Since Mr. Howard is
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Gerald and Ethan exchanged uncertain glances as they stepped further into the bar’s smoky chaos. The music bass heavy and suffocating. Women danced on tables with while men shouted over dice and poker chips.Then suddenly—“Give me back my money!” a man’s furious voice tore through the noise.The music stopped for a second. Heads turned. Near the gambling table, a man stood up, eyes bloodshot, his face twisted with rage. His shirt was half torn, veins bulging on his neck.“You think I’m a fool? You cheated me!” he shouted, voice cracking. “You rigged the damn game! Give me back my house deed—right now!”He slammed his hand on the table, knocking chips and glasses to the floor. The crowd laughed—loud, cruel, dismissive.“Sit down before you get yourself killed, old man,” someone sneered.But the man didn’t sit. He pulled a knife from his pocket and brandished it with trembling hands. “Don’t test me! You bastards stole everything from me! My home, my family! You forced me to sign those
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Christopher and the others arrived back at the villa, the night air thick with tension. The headlights cut off, and the courtyard fell quiet, except for the crunch of gravel beneath their shoes. Evelyn said nothing as she walked inside, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. Her face was calm, but her silence was heavy—too heavy to be ignored.Howard, on the other hand, was all smiles. He poured himself a glass of wine and leaned back on the couch, humming to himself. “Finally,” he said, taking a long sip. “It feels good to win for once.”Evelyn turned sharply toward him. “Win?” she said, her voice low. “Howard, don’t you think there’s something strange about Christopher?”Howard frowned, the glass halfway to his lips. “Strange? What do you mean?”She stepped closer, lowering her voice as if the walls themselves could be listening. “Think about it. The man suddenly buys a fleet of cars—luxury brands that even the elite hesitate to touch. Then, out of nowhere, he purchase
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The night was calm. Christopher lay on the bed, one arm tucked under his head, staring at the ceiling. Then a faint scent of jasmine drifted through the room as Anna walked in, wrapped in a silk robe, her damp hair cascading over her shoulders. She slipped under the sheets beside him and lay on her side, facing away, silent. Christopher’s eyes drifted to her. He knew that silence; It wasn’t peace. He reached out, brushing his fingers gently across her shoulder. “What’s going on in that head of yours?” he asked softly. “You’ve been quiet since dinner.” Anna hesitated. Then, with a quiet sigh, she spoke. “I was just… thinking about where I was… and where I am now. I’m just grateful, Christopher. For you. For Faith. For all of this. I don’t even know what I did to deserve you.” Christopher turned on his side, facing her fully. He reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, his thumb lingering on her cheek. “Hey,” he murmured. “Don’t say that.” Anna looked up at him, h