A roar exploded across the prison yard as Jermaine “The Viper” charged first. Dozens of inmates instantly backed away, creating a wide circle around the fight before it had even begun. Some climbed onto benches for a better view. Others stared with excitement burning in their eyes. Because this wasn’t just another prison brawl, this was an execution. Or at least… That’s what everyone thought. Jermaine The Viper was feared across the entire facility. Outside prison, he had dominated underground martial arts circuits with brutal efficiency. He had been a regional MMA champion—undefeated in twenty-three professional fights before a murder charge put him away for life. Powerful men didn't just respect him, they avoided him. And inside these walls, Jermaine was a god. Nobody challenged The Viper. Nobody. “So the rumors are true,” Jermaine's voice boomed across the yard like thunder, “The dog finally gets his chain removed.” Today, Jermaine had decided to dethrone the one man n

Dylan's face turned red upon hearing that, “Regina, today is Thursday! The money waits for our presence! Or would you rather I let Lady Morgan know that you're ready to be thrown back to the streets?!” He barked breathlessly, his eyes filled with contempt. Knox was taken aback for a second. Wait.. Lady Morgan? She.. she is his dad's mistress.. She is the reason his mum is partially blind and permanently crippled. She is also part of the reason his life turned for the worst years ago. Her presence in his dad's life cost them everything! Initially, Knox had no idea his father had another family until Lady Morgan demanded her kids to be in his Will and not Regina's! Her greed and selfishness for his father's assets is the reason he and his mum lost everything, by making sure his mum could neither see nor walk in order not to demand anything from them.. “Haha! I don't think Lady Morgan would want her out of her watch yet.. she still enjoys the old hag’s misery! Haha!” One of them l

The words hit him like a physical blow. Knox had imagined this moment a thousand times. A thousand different ways she might react to seeing him. Tears of joy. Relief. Maybe even anger that he'd been gone so long. But this? This cold indifference? This barely concealed contempt? "Right," Knox said quietly, his voice carefully controlled. "Let's go." They walked to the car in silence. Bianca moved slowly, one hand supporting her lower back, the other on her belly. Knox wanted to help her, to offer his arm, but something in her body language told him she wouldn't appreciate it. He opened the passenger door for her anyway. Bianca got in without a word of thanks. Knox slid behind the wheel, started the engine, and pulled out of the parking lot. The silence in the car was suffocating. "How have you been?" Knox tried, his voice gentle. "Pregnant," Bianca said flatly, staring out the window. "I mean besides that. Are you feeling okay? Is the baby—" "The baby's fine. I'm f

"Yes, young master. Consider it done." Knox ended the call. Lamar burst into laughter. "Oh my God! This guy! You should be an actor, seriously! That was the best performance I've seen all day!" He turned to his colleague. "Did you hear him? 'Fire Lamar immediately!' Like he owns the damn place!" "Pathetic," the other guard added. "You really think some phone call is going to—" Lamar's phone rang. His laughter died as he saw the caller ID: Chief Anderson - Head of Security. "Don't you dare move, or I'll cripple you," Lamar warned Knox, stepping back to answer the call. "Hello? Chief?" "YOU FOOL!" The voice exploded from the phone so loud that Knox could hear every word. "Who the hell did you offend?!" Lamar's face went pale. "Sir, I didn't—there's just some beggar trying to get into the estate, and I'm handling it—" "What is he wearing?" "Uh... white T-shirt... black jeans... why does it—" "You idiot! That man is someone very powerful! You just lost your job, dummy

"Yes, Mother. It was one of the representatives of Gates Corporation." At the mention of Gates Corporation, the entire room gasped heavily. Byron's younger brother Nicholas, who'd been sitting quietly in the corner hoping to inherit everything, shot to his feet. "What do you mean? You're now lying to our faces?!" "I am telling the truth." Byron pulled the folder from his briefcase. "I have been offered a partnership deal from Gates Corporation worth eighty million dollars!" The whole room went into shock, many with their mouths wide open. Lady Morgan included. It took a moment before she became self-conscious and composed herself. The amount had shocked her so much that she became frozen for several long seconds. When she recovered, her face twisted with disbelief and rage. "Have you lost your mind?!" she barked at Byron. "What gave you the audacity to cook up lies just to avoid marrying Emilia Martin! When you know the situation we are currently in!” Byron sighed in disbel