All Chapters of The Underestimated Husband's Dominance: Chapter 131
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Chapter 131
Connor sat in the backseat of the cab, his thoughts revolved around Iris with an intensity that made his chest feel tight. “If this man truly knows something,” Connor muttered to himself under his breath, “then today might be the turning point.”He shifted slightly in his seat, his fingers brushing against the black case resting beside him. Inside it was one million dollars in cash. It was not the money that bothered him; he had access to far more than that. What troubled him was the possibility of false hope. If the man from the comment section had been bluffing, then Connor would not forgive easily.“I just need one solid lead,” he told himself. “Just one.”The driver’s voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.“Sir,” the driver said respectfully, glancing at him through the rearview mirror, “we have arrived.”Connor blinked and straightened his posture. “Already?”“Yes, sir. This is Blue Rim Restaurant.”Connor lifted his gaze and looked through the windshield. The restaurant st
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Connor stepped out of Blue Rim Restaurant with steady steps. The conversation with Adrian still echoed in his mind, every word sinking deeper the more he thought about it. Monten, a private villa, five wives, a pattern that had been running for five years without interruption.He paused at the entrance of the restaurant and looked up at the sky for a brief moment. “Monten,” he muttered to himself quietly. “That is where you are hiding, John Parker.”Taking out his phone, he ordered a ride back to the Winchester mansion. As he waited by the curb, his thoughts drifted back to Iris. He imagined her alone in a strange country, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, possibly being pressured into something she never agreed to. His jaw tightened.“The only way to get her back,” he said softly under his breath, “is to go there myself.”The ride arrived within minutes. Connor stepped into the back seat and shut the door. The driver greeted him politely, but Connor barely responded. He gave the add
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The next morning at John Parker’s mansion. .Nina stood outside Iris’s door, holding a carefully packaged white wedding gown draped over her arm. Her fingers trembled slightly as she raised her hand and knocked.The knock was firm but not aggressive.Inside the room, Iris was seated on the floor near the window, staring blankly at the iron gates below. The sound of the knock made her stiffen instantly.“Who is that?” she demanded harshly, her voice sharp and irritated.“It is me,” Nina replied gently from the other side. “Please open the door.”Iris let out a short, humorless laugh. “If it is you, then you can go back the way you came.”Nina swallowed. “Miss Iris, please… open the door so we can talk.”“There is nothing to talk about,” Iris snapped immediately. “And whatever nonsense you have brought with you, you can take it back.”Nina hesitated for a moment before speaking again. “Today is your wedding day. Mr. Parker expects you to be ready soon. We must leave for the church in le
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Nina was still standing in front of the door, clutching the carefully folded wedding dress in her trembling hands. Her mind was racing, unsure whether she should knock again or retreat before John’s patience snapped entirely.His expression was dark, and the authority in his presence was almost suffocating.“Why are you still standing here?” he demanded sharply, his voice booming down the corridor. “Why is she not ready?”Nina’s eyes widened in alarm. “Sir… I—I was trying…”“Trying what?” John cut in harshly. “Trying to grow roots in front of the door?”Nina swallowed hard and reached quickly for the door handle as though that would prove she had been doing something useful. She twisted it again.Locked.She turned back to him nervously. “Sir, I am sorry. The door is locked from the inside.”John stared at her as if she had just said the most ridiculous thing in the world. “Then ask her to open it instead of standing there like a fool.”“Yes, sir,” Nina replied quickly, nodding repeat
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Connor stood in front of his open wardrobe, carefully selecting clothes as though he were preparing for an ordinary business trip.He folded each shirt with precision and placed it neatly into the large black suitcase resting on the bed. His movements were steady and controlled, almost mechanical, as if he had switched off every emotion and reduced himself to a machine focused only on a task.On the bed beside the suitcase lay his passport, several travel documents, and two black cards aligned perfectly next to each other. Everything was arranged with order and discipline. Yet inside his mind, there was nothing but chaos.His thoughts were scattered. Iris’ face kept flashing before him. Now she was somewhere far away, possibly terrified, possibly fighting, possibly losing hope. That thought alone made his chest tighten.He reached into the drawer and picked up a simple wristwatch. It was not expensive. It was not flashy. It was one of the few items he wore even before reclaiming his i
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Connor did not answer Harris immediately.The question lingered heavily in the room.If the police cannot help, who do you think you are to fight against these people?Connor’s jaw tightened, and for a moment, he simply stared at Harris as though the answer should have been obvious. But when he finally spoke, his voice was not explosive. It was controlled. Calculated.“I am someone who understands how men like Li Feng think,” Connor said quietly. “And that is exactly why involving the police could make this worse.”Harris crossed his arms. “Worse? How?”Connor walked slowly toward the desk and rested his palms on it, leaning forward slightly. “Because the moment the Black Lotus or John Parker senses official interference, they will tighten their grip on Iris. They will panic. And when men like that panic, they do not negotiate,they eliminate risks.”Harris frowned. “Eliminate risks?”“Yes,” Connor replied, lifting his head. “They might use her as leverage. They might threaten to kill
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The sound of the police siren faded as the patrol car came to a smooth stop in front of the Winchester mansion. Two uniformed officers stepped out, their expressions firm and professional. The iron gates had already been opened by security, and Harris stood waiting at the entrance, trying his best to maintain composure.“Good afternoon, officers,” Harris greeted politely. “Thank you for coming on such short notice.”“We received a call regarding a kidnapping,” one of the officers said, adjusting his cap. “Is the complainant present?”“Yes,” Harris replied, stepping aside. “He is inside.”They walked into the sitting room where Connor stood near the fireplace, his posture straight, his face calm but tight with restraint. His eyes briefly met the officers’, and he gave a small nod.“Mr. Winchester?” the taller officer asked.“Yes,” Connor answered evenly. “Thank you for coming.”The officers took their seats across from him while Harris remained standing nearby, watching carefully.“Le
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Even after the officers had finished their initial questions, an uncomfortable silence lingered between them and Connor. One of the officers closed his notebook slowly and looked at Connor with measured seriousness.“Mr. Winchester,” he said calmly, “full honesty will help us act faster and more effectively. If there is anything you are withholding, now is the time to say it.”Connor nodded once, his face composed. “I understand.”But he did not add anything further.The second officer studied him carefully. “We cannot protect someone from an enemy we do not know,” he said in a steady tone.Harris stood slightly behind Connor, observing every facial twitch, every pause. He could see it clearly—the doubt in the officers’ expressions and the worry in Connor’s silence.Connor’s jaw was set too tightly. His hands were clasped too firmly. He was holding something back.The officers eventually stepped aside near the entrance to make a brief phone call. Their low murmurs echoed faintly thro
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Connor took a slow breath before he spoke again. He looked directly at the two officers and said in a steady voice, “The people behind Iris’s kidnapping are members of the Black Lotus.”The effect of the name was immediate.Both officers exchanged a sharp, meaningful look. The taller one straightened slightly and asked carefully, “Are you referring to the Black Lotus controlled by Li Feng?”Connor did not hesitate. “Yes,” he replied firmly. “That is exactly who I mean.”Harris, who had been standing quietly beside him, frowned slightly and added, “You seem to recognize the name very quickly. How are you already familiar with Li Feng?”The shorter officer gave a humorless smile. “Mr. Harris, Li Feng is not a ghost in our records. He may not have official convictions tied to his name, but in law enforcement circles, he is very well known.”Connor narrowed his eyes. “Known in what way?”The taller officer clasped his hands behind his back and spoke with measured seriousness. “Li Feng is
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One of the officers said to Connor, “Call whoever is in charge there that we are coming now and we will address this immediately .”Connor turned to his driver at once. “Prepare the car immediately,” he said in a steady but urgent tone. “We are going to the Elite Series Hall.”“Yes, sir,” the driver responded without hesitation. As they stepped outside the mansion, Harris remained unusually quiet. However, his eyes were sharp, and he carefully studied the expressions of the two officers.There was something he could not ignore. They had shown interest in the footage, but beneath that interest, there seemed to be something else,something restrained, almost guarded.Inside the vehicle, the atmosphere was tense.The shorter officer broke the silence first. “Mr. Winchester, how long ago did you first see the footage?”“Shortly after the kidnapping,” Connor replied. “The security officer on duty showed it to me.”“And you did not think to report it immediately?” the taller officer asked.