All Chapters of Leo Gambino A Thousand Foes: Chapter 61
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061 Nirvana Invitation
The doorman stood rooted to the spot, recalling Leonard's earlier warning to let him go. It replayed in his mind with merciless clarity.The young man had been considerate enough. He had given every opportunity for the doorman and the guards to reconsider their decision, yet arrogance had blinded them.Now the full weight of the doorman's mistake crashed down, leaving him hollow and trembling. If only time could be rewound. If only. But life offered no such mercies."Guards! Remove these fools from my sight!" Mathew snapped, his voice alerting the security personnel stationed nearby.Five additional guards ran to the spot instantly, seizing the doorman and his two accomplices. The trio struggled and pleaded with desperation as they were hauled away, but Mathew did not spare them a single glance.Once the commotion faded, he turned back to Leonard, his posture deferential. "Master Leonard, was my handling of the matter satisfactory?"Leonard regarded him with cool detachment. "It was a
062 Friends of Norfolk
Mathew Tate was momentarily taken aback. Victor and Felicity claimed to have a friendship with Peter Norfolk, heir to one of the five paramount families of Nexus City.The information registered in his mind, yet it barely registered as a concern.A low, humorless chuckle escaped him. "Even if you count Peter Norfolk among your allies, it changes nothing. Even if the state governor stood at your side, I would still kick you out."Even on any ordinary day, the general manager wouldn't need to exercise caution against the likes of the Norfolk heir. This was because Valery Frost was his boss, and she could intervene at any time.Today, however, was special. The Gambino heir himself stood at Mathew's side, rendering such considerations irrelevant. Compared to such a powerful man, Norfolk was a bottom feeder."You insulted Master Leonard," Mathew continued, his voice hardening into steel. "For that alone, you will be kicked out and banned. And if Peter Norfolk takes issue with my decision,
063 Nirvana Dinner
Mathew turned back to Leonard. "This way, sir," he said, gesturing with a slight bow. "Let us proceed to the Nirvana Chamber." Leonard followed without a word. To his quiet approval, Mathew bypassed the main entrance entirely, leading him instead along a discreet service corridor that wound behind the public areas. The route showed deliberate care towards Leonard's need for privacy, a small but telling sign that the manager was good at his job. Leonard's guarded stance eased a fraction. In that moment, Mathew Tate did not realize that he had earned the heir's favor. As they moved deeper into the private wing, Mathew pulled out his phone. He issued a rapid series of precise instructions to the restaurant staff. Preparations for the Nirvana Chamber needed immediate attention—lighting adjustments, temperature calibration, and the activation of ambient systems that had remained dormant for months. Every detail had to be perfect. Several minutes later, they reached the chamber's entra
064 Execution Order
The dining table shuddered under the impact, dinner plates clattering and smoking dishes spilling across the surface.Some of the food nearly splattered onto Leonard. The orchestra halted mid-note. The dancers froze mid-movement, their limbs suspended in the air.Even the jovial, classy atmosphere seemed to thicken and darken.In that instant, the entire hall fell into absolute silence, as if someone had severed the sound itself.Every gaze snapped towards the entrance, their faces frozen in disbelief. This was the Nirvana Chamber. Who in their right mind would dare force its doors open like that?Was the intruder tired of living? Did they not fear Mathew Tate? Or worse—Master Leonard?At the entrance stood Peter Norfolk, his expression stormy and defiant. With him were Victor and Felicity, looking rebellious.Two towering figures loomed behind them, both over six feet and built like tanks. From the energy radiating off them, it was clear they were martial artists.One of them had cle
065 Maim and Ruin
"With pleasure, boss!" the two hulking men replied, their grins sharp and vicious with anticipation.They advanced in unison, the raw force of their auras swelling with every step they took, radiating outwards like an invisible tide.In an instant, the hall's atmosphere shifted—cold, oppressive, and almost suffocating. The very walls seemed to shudder in silent dread.The staff of Starlight Supper froze where they stood. The women among them shrank back, their eyes wide with raw terror. These men were not ordinary security personnel. They were predators, radiating lethal intent with every breath.Felicity's face lit up with twisted delight. "Yes! Don't hold anything back!" she cried, her voice laced with vicious satisfaction. "I'm going to enjoy every second of it!"Victor mirrored her expression, his lips curling into a cruel smile. "Finally, that arrogant fool is going to get what he deserves. This is going to be good!"Mathew stepped forward, fists clenched at his sides. "Peter! I'
066 Bowl of Soup
The second thug stood motionless, his mind racing. He looked from his fallen comrade, still embedded in the far wall like a turtle, to Leonard. The latter carried on eating with unbroken concentration, as though the chaos around him held no relevance.Of all the outcomes he had braced himself for, this one had never crossed his mind. By the looks of it, Leonard gave the vibes of an ordinary guy they were supposed to beat up.Yet here was his partner, one of the most feared enforcers in their circle, sprawled and unconscious after a single exchange. If Leonard could dispatch someone of that caliber so effortlessly, what did that say about his own chances?A cold shiver traced down the thug's spine.He glanced towards Peter Norfolk, searching for direction, disbelief etched across his face. The Norfolk heir had insisted Leonard was just some powerless fool. So what in the world was happening here? How could someone so supposedly insignificant wield such superhuman strength?Peter's own
067 Power Hungry
"You–" Peter growled, clutching his bleeding forehead. His face darkened, rage radiating off him like a storm.This was unprecedented! The heir to the Norfolk family struck by a tainted soup bowl, that too hurled by a pauper?!Not only had Leonard ignored his every command, but he had struck back to humiliate, and then dared Peter to bring everything he had.The insult was more painful than the forehead wound itself. Peter's entire frame trembled with fury, veins pulsing angrily across his forehead as memories of past slights flooded his mind.The way Sophia had looked at Leonard with gratitude when he healed Arthur Harrington haunted him especially. This nobody had become an agonizing thorn in his side, and now he dared to humiliate him publicly in the Nirvana Chamber itself.Felicity's voice cut through Peter's haze. "Mr. Norfolk, you've already shown more patience than Leonard deserves. You offered him the chance to kneel and apologize, but he answered you with violence."Her finge
068 Survivor
Peter, Felicity, and Victor walked into the grand lobby of Starlight Supper, their steps triumphant. Peter summoned a waiter immediately with a chilled bottle of vintage champagne.Peter raised his glass first, a smug grin splitting his face. "To victory," he declared, clinking glasses with the others. "That brat finally learned his place—in the rubble. He had no idea that posturing on a throne would be the death of him."Felicity's eyes sparkled with vicious delight as she sipped. "Exactly. He thought he could play the untouchable king in the Nirvana Chamber while you were around. What a joke! Watching him be annihilated by real power was almost too satisfying."Victor chuckled, swirling his glass before taking a long drink. "Nexus City has seen a major power shift today, even though it came at the expense of a pathetic life."Peter absorbed the praise modestly and finished his drink. The Norfolk guards and a handful of his loyal supporters gathered around, offering hearty congratula
069 Taking out the Trash
"Mr. Baldwin," Mathew stepped forward, bowing respectfully with a mix of gratitude and urgency in his posture. "You've finally arrived. Thank goodness."Earlier, when Peter had ordered his men to attack Leonard and shoved Mathew aside, the latter had swiftly and discreetly reached out to Ronnie, informing him of the situation.Ronnie, upon hearing that someone had attacked Master Leonard in such a brazen manner, was horrified to his core.It was the Gambino family that had given an outsider like him a chance to reach these dizzying heights in Nexus City, elevating him from a modest background to owning one of the most prestigious establishments in the region. He owed them everything, and they could take everything away in a heartbeat.Wasting no time, he hurried over, terrified that Leonard might have been offended or worse, and determined to rectify any slight before it could escalate into something irreversible.Ronnie gave Mathew a silent nod, his eyes drifting briefly to Leonard w
070 Actions have Consequences
The Nirvana Chamber plunged into an eerie silence. The spectators' eyes shifted uneasily from one face to another as their hushed gasps broke the stillness.No one had seen this coming.If anything, most had assumed Ronnie Baldwin would side with Peter Norfolk without question. Leonard's background remained shrouded in mystery, and his true identity a puzzle no one had solved.Peter, by contrast, stood as the clear favorite—heir to the Norfolk family, one of the Tremendous Five, with his father boasting close ties to Ronnie through substantial business investments. All logic pointed to Ronnie backing him, if only to preserve those valuable connections.Reality struck like a thunderbolt. Ronnie hadn't merely refused to support Peter. He had slapped him in full view of everyone and severed every tie with the Norfolk family on the spot. The explosive decisiveness left the room reeling.All attention swung to Leonard, their faces etched with a blend of astonishment and awe. Who was this