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The atmosphere in the room instantly turned heavy again.Yet strangely… the person at the center of all that pressure remained standing calmly by the window. There was no trace of surprise. No tension. Not even the slightest hint of honor—the natural reaction one would expect from someone personally summoned by the ruler of a nation.Alex simply gazed at the city panorama beyond the glass, as if the Emperor of Heliox’s message were nothing more than a passing morning breeze.The room stayed silent. Several seconds passed without a response.The Chief Warden remained respectfully bowed. He did not dare to press. He did not dare to repeat himself. Because he knew that the man before him was not an ordinary former inmate of Dragon Prison.He was someone whose very presence had altered the prison’s structure itself.Lori was the first to react.“A direct summons from the Emperor…” she murmured softly.Her tone was no longer relaxed.“This isn’t something that can simply be ignored. Even w
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The VIP room fell silent in an instant. Even the soft hum of the air conditioner sounded clearer than before.Candra lowered his head slightly, trying to grasp the meaning behind his master’s words.Unlike him, Lori wore a faint smile. She was already accustomed to Alex’s style of play—not destroying things head-on,but building the illusion of victory first, then crushing it in a single move. Just like what Alex had done to her back in the Dragon Prison.Clara looked at Alex for several seconds. Her gaze was calm, yet it was clear she was thinking deeply.“So… you want to raise their expectations first,” she said softly.Alex did not answer immediately. He walked toward the living room sofa and sat down casually. His posture was relaxed, as if they were discussing an ordinary business plan—not the downfall of one of the province’s great families.“Overconfidence,” he said calmly, “is the most effective poison.”Lori crossed her arms and leaned lightly against the wall.“And the Han f
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The atmosphere fell silent again after Alex’s final sentence landed lightly—yet carried invisible pressure.Han Yi did not respond immediately.His gaze grew even colder. His mind was clearly racing. Information about the welcoming banquet for Investor AX was a top-level secret within the Han Family. Even many major families in Sky Phoenix Province might not know about it yet, since the official invitations had not been distributed.Yet Alex spoke of it as if it were something trivial. That was what made Han Yi feel as though his chest were being pressed down.Alex waited a few seconds.One.Two.Three seconds passed without an answer.Only silence—and the wary stares from Han Yi and his entourage.The faint smile on Alex’s lips never changed.“No answer?”His tone remained relaxed, as if he truly didn’t care about his opponent’s response.Han Yi clenched his fist beneath his sleeve. His anger was clearly surging. But he was also aware—this was the city center. Many eyes were watching
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That voice wasn’t loud. Yet it was enough to make several guests on the second floor turn their heads.Han Yi’s eyes were still wide open. His gaze was fixed straight on the young man sitting casually, slowly swirling a glass of wine.That calm, faint smile on his lips hadn’t changed at all since the last time he met Alex.‘Impossible…’His steps halted. His entourage also stopped, confused by the sudden change in their young master’s expression.In front of him… Alex remained seated in a relaxed posture. One hand rested on the table. The other held a wine glass. There wasn’t a single wound on him—only a face full of calm, unwavering confidence.Han Yi’s mind raced.A week ago, he had personally sent a secret message. He had ordered someone from the underworld of Sky Phoenix Province to “take care” of Alex in the remote territory of Dragon Prison.That person was no ordinary figure.Luke, the Leader of the Axe Gang.A shadow ruler whom even several major families were reluctant to pro
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Alex only smiled faintly.“If that’s the case, I’ll take my leave.”He cupped his hands politely. He did not bow deeply, nor did he lower himself excessively. Yet it was enough to show respect.Silva watched him until the young man turned around.For a brief moment, their gazes met. There was no hostility. No awkwardness. Only a silent acknowledgment that today, Silva Acker had seen a man who was not captivated by beauty.'If only I…'*The evening sky of Phoenix Sky Province gradually turned orange. A gentle breeze drifted along the edges of the main road. Alex walked leisurely, as if he had not just made the provincial ruler promise to appear in a major conflict.But his steps stopped.Two figures appeared from across the street.One was a young man with slightly messy hair and a serious expression. The other was a somewhat muscular man with a firm face and sharp eyes.“Young Master.”Candra greeted first. Lori stood beside him and spoke without any small talk.“Everything you arran
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Alex looked at Silva, who was now lowering her head.The daughter of the Acker family—the woman who, just minutes ago, had nearly ordered his execution—was now apologizing.“I misjudged you,” Silva said softly. Her voice was no longer cold, but heavy with regret.“As the young lady of the Provincial Ruler… I acted without fully understanding the situation.”The room fell silent again. Alex merely gave a slight nod.“I don’t mind.”Simple. Without sarcasm. Without satisfaction. It was precisely that calmness that made several elders feel even more pressured.Mr. Acker observed everything with sharp eyes. The more he watched Alex, the more he realized one thing.This young man was not only talented. He possessed a steady heart and an unshakable mentality, even when surrounded by death.A person like this, if he became an enemy, would be extremely dangerous.But if he became family… Mr. Acker took a deep breath as a brilliant idea suddenly appeared in his mind.“Alex.”Everyone straighte
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