Daniel felt completely thrown off, and he wouldn't let Justin lower his hands.Justin raised his hands, glancing at Daniel as he chuckled, "Is this really necessary?"Only then did a satisfied smile spread across Daniel's face. However, just as he was about to roll the dice, he felt a nagging unease. He pointed at Justin, exclaiming, "Wait! You have to lift your legs too, or I won't feel comfortable!"Laura and Mandy couldn't help but stifle their laughter, surprised to see Daniel so fearful of losing.Justin, of course, was not pleased and shot back, "Mr. Anderson, you can't be that timid, can you?""Cut the nonsense. I'm the dealer, and my word is law!" Daniel retorted, his tone leaving no room for argument."Alright, alright... you're the boss!" Justin laughed at Daniel's overly cautious demeanor, curious about what trickery Daniel was plotting.Already doubting his luck after a few losses, Daniel focused intently on the dice as he prepared to r

"Wait," Daniel yelled to Justin, fearing the man would kill him outright. "Justin, one last chance—kneel or die?"He watched Justin's smirk, a cold dread tightening his chest. 'No matter how strong you are, Justin,' he thought, 'can you really take on someone who catches cannonballs barehanded? Today, you'll have to apologize, beg, and kiss Emma's feet. This is what happens when you cross me. You'll learn how insignificant you are against true power. Today, not even God can save you. There's only one way out, and we'll see how you handle it.'Justin scoffed. "Is this your big play? I thought you were a big shot, but you're just a small-time punk."Daniel turned to the man, bowing low. "He's ungrateful. Please, Father, teach him a lesson—don't kill him, just break his arms and legs first. I want to see him crawl and beg for my mercy, then I'll bring his parents to watch me finish him off."The man's voice boomed. "Your arrogance is sickening. God will

Jacob and his wife beamed, surrounded by well-wishers at the church entrance.Upstairs in a hotel, next to the church, Laura, a vision in the crystal wedding gown she'd always dreamed of, felt like a princess. Her face radiated happiness.Beside her, Margaret wept and smiled simultaneously, overwhelmed by the sight of her daughter in a wedding dress, ready to begin her married life. Laura turned to her mother, her own eyes brimming. "Mom, why are you crying? It's supposed to be a happy day!""Oh, sweetheart," Margaret said, her voice thick with emotion, "I'm just so happy. Seeing you like this... it's a dream come true. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. A huge weight has been lifted from my heart." Her tears were tears of joy, pure and simple.She'd waited a long time for this day.And more than that, she felt utterly at peace knowing Laura was marrying Justin. She'd watched him grow up, and his character was impeccable. Yes, he'd spent five

The depth of Laura's love for Justin was evident in her gaze, making her sudden rejection of marriage all the more shocking.She'd been wrestling with a painful internal conflict—the pull between marrying the man she loved and the man who loved her. The class reunion had been a turning point. She'd reached for Justin's arm, only to watch him walk straight to Mandy. Her subsequent, impulsive visit to his house, hoping to bridge the chasm between them, had ended with Justin sleeping on the couch, a stark reminder of the gulf between them. She'd taken one wrong step already. She wouldn't take another.She understood Justin's nature. Without love, he'd be unhappy. It was better to be honest and clear the air, she thought."Laura, this isn't a joke," Justin said, trying to reason with her. "We can postpone the wedding, but we can't just... call it off.""Yes, Laura," Olivia chimed in, "your mother is ill. You can't do this."Jacob and his wife exchanged une

The man's words sent a ripple of shock through the room.No one had anticipated Dorian's sudden, audacious challenge. He had clearly mastered his skills, and his confidence bordered on arrogance. He heard Justin as a near-mythical figure in martial arts, a man said to be capable of catching bullets with his bare hands. Justin's ambition, according to the rumor, was clear: to eliminate Dorian, seize control of MS-13, deal with Connor, and then systematically take down other Alaskan leaders. This, however, was exactly what Dorian wanted, which explained his previous skirmishes with MS-13. This time, however, his move signaled a shift—he wasn't just aiming for underworld dominance, but legitimacy as well."Damn Dorian! I'll take him down!" Butcher roared, his voice raw with anger.Rocky echoed the sentiment. "I'm in. He really thinks he's hot stuff."Connor held up a hand, his gaze settling on Justin. "Hold on, both of you. Even together, you might not stand a