All Chapters of Marcus Kane - The Street Rat husband : An Hidden God : Chapter 41
- Chapter 50
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Chapter 41: Closest friend
Julian hurriedly glanced at his own hand with a panicked expression. The paper coffee cup suddenly felt like it was burning the skin of his palm. He threw the coffee into the nearest trash bin. He quickly straightened the collar of his luxurious suit with both trembling hands. Julian took a deep breath, trying hard to calm the nervousness in his chest. His lips stretched wide, forming the best smile he could muster. His steps moved hastily to greet the group of executive directors in the middle of the room. Julian cast a brief, calculating glance toward Quinn. He was eager to welcome the CEO in front of all the employees that afternoon. All the employees in the lobby lowered their heads simultaneously toward the floor. Not a single one of them dared to look Holland in the eyes. Julian stood directly blocking the CEO’s path. His right hand extended into the air confidently in a welcoming gesture. "Good afternoon, Mr. Holland," Julian greeted loudly and warmly. His tone w
Chapter 42: Julian’s dismissal
The company lobby felt as cold as ice as Holland finished his reprimanding sentence. The middle-aged man stared straight at Julian without blinking even once. There was no trace of tolerance left in the eyes of the ruler of the multinational company. "You have tarnished this company's reputation with your disgusting arrogance." Holland’s voice thundered, breaking the silence in the large room. "Apex Group does not need a shameless parasite like you in its management ranks." Julian swallowed hard upon hearing the series of sharp words. His face turned pale instantly like a blank sheet of paper. He tried to open his mouth to deny it, but his voice got stuck in his throat. "From this very second, the decision of your dismissal is officially imposed upon you." Holland pointed directly in front of the man’s face with his index finger. "This decision takes effect immediately without exception." Julian’s body jolted violently as if struck by lightning in broad daylight. His eyes
Chapter 43: prove herself
Quinn's eyes narrowed as she stared at her husband's back walking ahead. The excuse about the homemade tea did not sound reasonable to her at all.How could a ruler of Holland’s caliber submit just because of a cup of tea?Moreover, her former senior had just been dragged out mercilessly like a stray animal.However, the woman chose to keep her lips tightly sealed. She quickened her pace, following Marcus’s relaxed posture toward the office cafeteria area.To hell with that man’s puzzle for now.There was something far more urgent occupying her thoughts at the moment.Exactly at two in the afternoon, the sound of Quinn’s footsteps echoed softly as she entered the main meeting room.The soundproof room layered with wooden panels was already filled with the company’s top executives.Quinn could recognize their names from the name tags they wore.A giant projector screen on the front wall displayed a city planning map.Two analysts, Liam and Oliver, stood upright beside the screen holdin
Chapter 44: The playboy Dominic
Morning sunlight pierced through the glass of the luxury car speeding down the road. The black vehicle glided toward the heart of the business district.Quinn sat in the back passenger seat with her back straight.She adjusted the folds of her work dress that wrapped around her body.Beside her, Marcus sat calmly, watching the streets through the window. His jet-black suit, perfectly tailored, draped over his broad shoulders.It was very different from his usual casual appearance. At this moment, the man exuded a wild and extraordinary dominant aura.Quinn glanced at Marcus several times but said nothing.Their vehicle stopped in front of the marble pillars of an exclusive auction hall. The building stood magnificently with classical European-style architecture.A uniformed attendant in red hurried toward their car.The attendant politely opened the passenger door. Marcus stepped out first, placing his foot on the carpet.Marcus extended his right hand toward the car door. Quinn accep
Chapter 45: Auction - part 1
Dominic did not move even a single centimeter from where he stood.The aristocratic man instead widened the cynical curve at the corner of his lips. His pair of gray eyes slowly traced the contours of Quinn’s body.That gaze was filled with filthy desire that he made no effort to hide."You are too stubborn," Dominic said. He folded both arms across his chest."You’d better give up on today’s auction immediately," Dominic continued in a haughty tone.He clicked his tongue.The man took half a step closer to Quinn. "Being in the auction room will only embarrass yourself. You have no financial power whatsoever right now.""But I have a special offer for you," Dominic continued.He stared straight into Quinn’s eyes. The curve of his lips grew much wider."This offer is far more profitable than fighting over scrap assets." The man lowered his voice. "Become part of my beautiful flower garden."The term flower garden slipped smoothly from Dominic’s lips.Everyone in the lobby knew exactly
Chapter 46: Auction - part 2
The three of them stepped into the auction hall.A massive crystal chandelier hung right in the center of the ceiling.Holland led the way toward the front row seats. Marcus walked calmly right behind his wife.The man's gaze swept across every corner of the room.A tense atmosphere was immediately felt as they settled into their respective seats.The sound of the auctioneer’s gavel echoed periodically, breaking the silence of the room.Various assets worth millions of dollars began to change hands very quickly.A well-dressed man stood upright on a wooden podium. He called out fantastic numbers without the slightest pause.Quinn sat with her back perfectly straight, staring forward. Her hands rested calmly on her lap.Her eyes were focused on observing the large screen behind the auctioneer.In the right corner of the room, Dominic Vance sat with his legs crossed. The man slowly swirled the glass of red wine in his hand.His eyes never left Quinn’s back from a distance.The first hou
Chapter 47
The auctioneer gripped his wooden gavel tightly in the air. The well-dressed man took a deep breath as he scanned every corner of the room."Four hundred million dollars," the auctioneer called out, breaking the suffocating silence. "Third bid—"The gavel moved downward toward the wooden block on the podium table.Dominic raised his wine glass high.He smiled broadly, staring straight toward the Apex Group table as if celebrating his victory."Eight hundred million dollars."A deep baritone voice echoed from the second floor of the auction hall. The auctioneer’s hand froze instantly in midair.The wooden gavel hovered just a few centimeters above the table surface. Every head on the ground floor turned upward in unison toward the VIP balcony.A man dressed entirely in black stood calmly near the glass safety railing. His face was partially obscured by the dim shadow cast from the chandelier above.Not a single person in the room recognized the man’s identity. He simply held a bidding
Chapter 48:
The atmosphere in the auction room gradually quieted, leaving behind a cold impression. Event staff began turning off several spotlights in the main stage area.Several rows of velvet-covered chairs at the back had already been cleared away.Quinn remained seated in silence. Her gaze was fixed on the wooden bidding paddle lying helplessly on the glass table."Let’s head back to the office," Holland said, breaking Quinn’s reverie. "Don’t worry, this isn’t your fault."Quinn could only give a faint nod in response.Holland’s hand reached out to grab the tablet at the corner of the table.Just as his fingers touched the surface of the tablet, the thin device vibrated.A notification sound broke the remaining silence around the Apex Group table.Holland opened his tablet screen with a furrowed brow. His eyes scanned the lines of text on the screen quickly.The middle-aged man suddenly stopped breathing for a few seconds. His eyes widened as he read the series of formal sentences before hi
Chapter 49:
Several days passed since the auction incident. The fracture in the Vance family's reputation dominated the news headlines. However, no one seemed too surprised.Because the main culprit was indeed Dominic Vance.That Dominic.The position of Apex Group has now become more stable.That afternoon, an envelope adorned with gold ink lay on Quinn's desk. The thick paper emitted a sharp perfume scent.Quinn picked up the envelope and broke its wax seal. An exclusive party invitation card was pulled out. The name Seraphina Sterling was printed prominently at the bottom.Seraphina Sterling, Alexander's younger sister.Rumors said she had just returned from studying abroad and was ready to shake the socialite world.Quinn did not care.The woman stared at the row of letters in front of her with a furrowed brow.Quinn's fingers tapped rhythmically on her desk. She had no intention of dealing with another member of the Sterling family.The golden invitation was crumpled briefly. Quinn threw it
Chapter 50: birthday banquet
The night of the banquet arrived. The sky above the city turned dark without a single star.Quinn looped her arm through Marcus's arm. She held onto the man tightly, matching his steps.Her fingers unconsciously gripped the fabric of Marcus's suit.The two of them walked toward the main entrance gate. The three-meter-high iron door was half open, welcoming guests.Four burly men stood rigidly guarding in front of the gate. They all wore all-black security uniforms.Their sharp gazes swept over every arriving guest.Quinn did not pay much attention to them, simply walking calmly toward the building."Stop right there," a square-faced security guard snapped. The man raised his palm in front of Marcus's chest.His tone sounded fierce and unfriendly.Quinn immediately halted her steps. She looked at the line of guards in front of her. Her brows furrowed at this sudden obstruction."We are both invited guests," Quinn said. She reached into her small bag.An invitation card was shown right