All Chapters of RISING FROM THE ASHES : FROM PRISONER TO SHADOW TYRANT: Chapter 81
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WHISPERS BENEATH THE CITY
"Do you know what the entire city is discussing right now?" Scarlett asked in an amusement filled tone, in the quiet atmosphere of the penthouse while she rested comfortably against the large sofa beside Ethan, her phone glowing faintly in the dim warm lighting of the living room.Outside the massive glass windows, the city shimmered beneath the night sky while soft instrumental music played quietly in the background.Ethan sat calmly nearby reviewing several information reports spread across the table before him, his attention focused on financial movements, political negotiations, and hidden transactions connected to Black Oracle Information Guild.Without even looking up, he answered evenly."I assume it’s something unnecessary to pay attention when it brings no profit." Scarlett immediately laughed softly."That answer alone proves you already know what I’m talking about." Ethan finally glanced toward her briefly.Scarlett tilted her phone toward him afterward, online discussio
THE FIRST TEST
"I heard Black Oracle predicted another collapse before it even happened… Tell me honestly, do you think someone can truly predict the future or are there any conspiracies behind this?"The question echoed quietly through the dim underground lounge while soft jazz music played faintly beneath the thick haze of cigarette smoke drifting through the air.Several dangerous figures sat around a circular table hidden beneath the city’s criminal district, their expressions varying between skepticism, curiosity, and unease while confidential reports remained spread across the polished black surface.At the center of every report, one name appeared repeatedly.Black Oracle.A man dressed in a dark gray suit leaned back slowly while swirling expensive whiskey inside his glass."Not the future," he corrected calmly. "But perfect patterns, not even once their pattern turned to be fake or false, every single thing turned out to be accurate, filling the pockets of organisation, not just businessmen
A MIND WORTH HUNTING
"No," the other man corrected quietly with a deep frown evident on his face. "They manipulated it." The difference mattered.Because prediction alone was impressive, right now manipulation was terrifying.Raven remained silent for several long moments afterward.Then slowly, he laughed softly beneath the darkness.Not mockingly or loudly, but genuinely interested and invested more in this matter at that moment."Interesting," he murmured quietly. "Whoever it is, caught my attention with a brilliant move!" One of the men looked toward him carefully."What now? What do we have to do now?" Raven extinguished his cigarette calmly."Now," he replied evenly, "I want to meet the person capable of seeing traps before they fully exist... I'm really intrigued to meet this person... I'll make sure our first meet to be very memorable for both of us." It was the moment Raven realised, the man he wants to meet has a mind worth hunting.Meanwhile, far away from the underworld tension spreading b
I CAN DO ANYTHING I WANT
"Are you absolutely certain this meeting isn’t a trap?"Scarlett’s voice carried clear suspicion as she stood near the massive glass windows inside the penthouse while the beautiful golden lights of the city stretched endlessly beneath the night sky.The atmosphere inside the room remained quiet, though tension lingered subtly beneath the calm surface ever since Ethan received Raven’s message of meeting him.Ethan calmly adjusted the cuffs of his black shirt afterward while reviewing the encrypted information displayed across his tablet."No," he answered honestly. "It’s definitely a trap."Scarlett immediately turned toward him."And you’re still going?" Ethan finally looked up from the screen."Yes." Scarlett stared at him for several long seconds afterward before letting out a soft sigh."You really have a terrible habit of walking calmly into dangerous situations.... At times like this, I don't know how to understand you." Ethan’s expression remained relaxed."No need to think
YOU DON'T LOOK SURPRISED
"Careful?" Ethan looked toward her with an amused glance. "Are you really saying that to me?" Scarlett leaned slightly closer afterward until their foreheads nearly touched."I know you're strong," she murmured softly. "But intelligent people are always more dangerous than violent ones." Ethan remained silent briefly before finally answering quietly."I know."Scarlett studied him carefully afterward.Then suddenly kissed his cheek softly before standing again before Ethan could properly react."I'll consider that advance payment for coming back safely."Ethan genuinely looked speechless for several seconds afterward while Scarlett walked away looking entirely victorious.Meanwhile, Inside the Carvendish company headquarters, the atmosphere remained far less peaceful.Jerome slammed the latest project reports heavily across the conference table while anger darkened his expression visibly.Because he lost another contract, one more partnership destroyed, and once again, Scarlett's c
MUTUAL BENEFIT
"You came all the way here to meet me, yet you still refuse to show your face... What an interesting person you are!"Raven’s calm voice echoed quietly through the dim private chamber hidden beneath the abandoned jazz lounge while soft instrumental music drifted faintly through the walls from the floors above.The atmosphere inside the underground room felt strangely elegant despite the danger lingering beneath every shadow.Dark wooden walls.Low golden lights.A polished black table positioned directly between two separate seating areas, and most importantly, a thick transparent security screen dividing both sides completely.Not ordinary glass, but bulletproof reinforced material.On one side sat Raven calmly beneath the shadows while cigarette smoke curled lazily upward beside him.On the opposite side, Ethan sat silently wearing a golden mask that concealed the upper half of his face completely.Even his voice passed through a slight digital distortion device hidden beneath the c
NO LONGER EASY TO BREAK
"Do powerful people ever sleep properly?"Scarlett’s soft voice reached him quietly through the dim penthouse office while the glow of multiple monitors reflected faintly across Ethan’s face.Outside the enormous glass windows, the city was too dark beneath the midnight rain while distant thunder rolled softly across the clouds filled skyline.The atmosphere inside the office remained warm despite the storm outside.Soft lighting and half-finished coffee resting beside stacks of confidential reports.Encrypted data flowing continuously across several screens connected directly to Black Oracle’s hidden systems.Ethan sat calmly near the desk reviewing another shipment report while the Dragon Ring rested quietly against his finger beneath the dim light.At the sound of Scarlett’s voice, his gaze finally lifted slightly.She stood near the doorway wearing one of his oversized black shirts loosely over her sleepwear, her long hair falling messily around her shoulders as if she had only re
THE DRAGON EYE
"So soon?" Scarlett blinked slightly as if she couldn't believe the words she had heard."The overseas supplier they partnered with manipulated their financial records months ago," Ethan explained calmly while reviewing another report. "Most people failed to notice it because the profits looked stable artificially... That's why even a few of the experienced people fell in their trap." Scarlett stared toward him carefully afterward."But, you figured it out at one glance, didn't you?""Yes."The answer came too quickly, to be frank too calmly, and suddenly, Scarlett realized something unsettling.With the information already in his hands, Ethan could’ve warned Jerome, but he simply chose not to.That realization quietly settled inside her thoughts afterward while she studied him silently.Not because she blamed him, but because she finally understood something important.The Ethan who once desperately wanted his family’s approval was disappearing quietly.In his place, something colde
THE TRUTH THEY BURIED
"Do you know what’s currently trending across the entire city?" Scarlett’s voice carried quiet satisfaction as she stepped into the penthouse dining area early the next morning while several holographic news screens floated across the walls displaying rapidly spreading headlines.Outside the massive glass windows, rain still blanketed the city beneath heavy gray clouds while morning traffic crawled slowly through the streets below.Ethan sat calmly near the dining table reviewing several encrypted Black Oracle reports beside his untouched coffee.At Scarlett’s question, he finally lifted his gaze slightly."You sound unusually pleased with yourself," he observed evenly.Scarlett smiled beautifully after listening to his words."That’s because I am." Without another word, she placed her tablet directly in front of him.The moment Ethan’s eyes settled across the screen, multiple headlines immediately appeared one after another."New Evidence Raises Questions About Ethan Carvendish Imp
CONTROLLED DESTRUCTION
"You expect me to believe that?" Jenny laughed coldly from the other side. "Do you expect me to believe in a coward who is standing behind a woman and playing tricks like this?" Ethan’s expression remained indifferent."Believe whatever you want... And think whatever you want, nothing is going to change anyway." "You’re trying to destroy me, if not because of that, what's the reason behind all these?" For several long seconds, Ethan said nothing, just chose silence, and somehow, that silence infuriated Jenny even more than arguing would have."My career is collapsing because of this!" she shouted angrily. "People are calling me corrupt everywhere online... How long are you going to drag this? Will you be satisfied only when I get ruined completely?" Ethan’s gaze lowered quietly toward the untouched coffee beside him afterward.Then calmly, he finally spoke."You should’ve thought about consequences three years ago... What happened to this fear when you ruined the life of an innoc