2024-12-26 14:42:40“Don’t let Morow State’s prosperity fool you,” he said, his tone as calm as ever.
“Behind all the success lies dangers far greater than you can imagine.”
He stepped closer, his gaze locking onto Seraphina’s face, as if penetrating her soul.
“In Anoma County, tens of thousands live without proper compensation. Why? Because a giant factory was built illegally, leaving the people there without homes or a proper livelihood.”
Not waiting for her response, he continued.
“And Boxa County? A welcoming playground for gangs smuggling weapons and drugs. Their influence runs wild, controlling the streets and intimidating local authorities. They only stay in check because I’ve been holding them down.”
Max took a short breath, then spoke with a sharper edge to his voice.
“Then there’s Cexl County. Greedy businessmen ran Ponzi schemes, and now thousands have lost everything. Unemployment is skyrocketing, inflation is out of control. Without me? No one could stop it!”
“And don’t forget Debua County,” he added, his tone grim.
“It was just hit by a massive storm. While the rescue operations are over, they’re now facing post-disaster destruction that no one is ready to handle.”
He leaned closer.
“And then there’s the issue at the border—the ‘Lord of the Abyss’ trying to rebuild their illegal trade routes.”
“Everything is under control because I’ve been handling it! I’ve kept all these factions in line, ensuring chaos doesn’t spread.”
“Haha… Really? Oh, how scary!"
Seraphina let out a small, mocking laugh, her voice sharp with derision.
"Do you realize how shamelessly boastful you are?” she sneered.
“Don’t you think all of that just sounds like a bunch of self-aggrandizing stories to make yourself look important?”
She stepped closer, her lips curling into a subtle yet cutting smirk.
“Do you really believe that without you, everything would fall apart? You seem to think far too highly of yourself.”
Seraphina’s gaze remained icy as she continued, her voice sharp as a blade.
“You know what, Max,” she began, “don’t forget you’re just an orphan. All the comforts you enjoy now? They’re because of my family!”
“Even if you’ve achieved something, it’s only because my family supported you! Do you really think Morow State can’t function without you? What a joke!”
She stopped right in front of him, looking him up and down as if assessing something worthless.
“Without my father’s influence, you wouldn’t be anything! You wouldn’t even be standing here in this villa.”
Max remained silent, his jaw tightening as her words pierced through the air.
“And now,” Seraphina continued, her voice filled with conviction, “my father will take back his power.”
“He’ll take over Morow State, making it better and more prosperous. To me, you’re nothing more than a pawn.”
“The Lancaster family, the wealthiest in the capital, will soon form an alliance with my family. When that happens, my new fiancé, Dominic Lancaster, will take over the management of Morow State.”
“Do you know what will happen? In a year, Morow State’s GDP will easily exceed $30 trillion.”
She smiled cruelly, her eyes fixed on Max as if he had already lost.
“And you? You’ll spend the rest of your life in prison!”
Max stood motionless, his expression unreadable, though his eyes burned with a cold fire.
Seraphina folded her arms across her chest and added with a tone dripping in disdain.
“You should worry about yourself. The future of Morow State no longer requires your involvement.”
One of the officers stepped forward, pulling a pair of handcuffs from his belt.
Max knew his fiancée’s family must have long devised a grand scheme and he couldn’t escape or clear his name at this time.
However, he didn’t intent to resist.
Over the past four years, he had been constantly dedicating himself to a bring positive change to this state.
He was truly a bit exhausted.
Now, he might have finally got the chance to take a long nice break.
But before the officer could get any closer, Max shot him a cold glare.
That single look froze the officer in place, sweat beginning to bead on his forehead.
Even his colleague standing nearby hesitated to move.
Max spoke in a low, firm voice, “I’ll walk on my own.”
With calm, deliberate steps, Max began walking out of the villa.
The two officers stood in confusion for a moment, trying to process what had just happened.
After a few seconds, they snapped back to reality and rushed to catch up, panting as they tried to keep pace with Max.
But they no longer dared to cuff him like a common criminal.
The atmosphere was thick with unspoken tension, making Max seem less like a suspect being taken in and more like a ruler issuing commands.
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One month had passed since that day. The state of Morrow had slowly transformed into a place that was almost unrecognizable compared to its past. Cities that were once filled with fear had come back to life with a new face. Streets that had once been controlled by criminal gangs were now crowded with families strolling peacefully, children playing, and tourists arriving without worry. All of this happened after Max was officially appointed as the War Commander of Morrow State. A month ago, his identity was finally revealed to the public. The entire state learned who the man was who had secretly destroyed the largest gangster network in the region. News about Max spread rapidly to every city, every district, and even to the smallest villages. No criminal organization dared to show itself anymore. Many had already been destroyed. The rest fled far away from Morrow State. Within a short time, security across the entire region improved drastically. Markets became lively again. Hotels
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Seraphina immediately turned when she heard that voice. At the top of the stairs, Max stood casually. His hair was still slightly damp from the shower he had just finished. He wore a simple black shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing the firm lines of his muscles. His gaze was cold, directed straight at the woman in the living room.For a moment, time seemed to stop for Seraphina.Then her face instantly brightened. “Max!”Without hesitation, she stepped forward. Her movements became graceful and seductive again—her hips swaying lightly. She stopped right in front of Max and smiled sweetly.“Yes,” she said softly. “I was released from prison… a week ago.”Her eyes sparkled. “Not just me. My father has been released too.”She tilted her head slightly, looking at Max’s face with deep feeling. But behind that smile, her mind was spinning quickly. She thought that Max had truly become even more handsome. It made her heart pound.Max was supposed to be hers. “Max…” he
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Via quickly turned toward the stairs and immediately bowed slightly. “Miss Aurora—” Aurora descended calmly. She was wearing a simple cream house dress, her hair falling softly over her shoulders. Her face looked fresh. Her gaze swept across the living room—Via standing tense, Tsahik rigid and silent, and the unfamiliar woman sitting stiffly on the sofa with an expression of anger mixed with panic. “Miss Aurora,” Via said carefully, “she says that she is—” “I am Max’s fiancée!” Seraphina cut in sharply. Her voice echoed through the living room. She looked at Aurora with her chin lifted, trying to maintain her dignity even though her body still felt heavy. Then she turned to Tsahik in irritation. “Release me right now!” Aurora did not show even the slightest hint of surprise. No raised eyebrow, no held breath. Only calmness. Max had told her long ago. About the political engagement between families. About the old agreement he had never truly regarded as a bond of the heart.
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Tsahik and Via looked at each other.“Mr. Max’s fiancée?” Via repeated, her eyebrows raised high.Tsahik looked at the woman with a cold gaze. “Sorry. Mr. Max already has a wife. They are married.”Seraphina did not look surprised. Her smile remained on her lips, thin and full of confidence. “I know.”Via blinked. “You know?”“Of course.” Seraphina’s voice sounded light, almost mocking. “But I am his legal fiancée. Our engagement was arranged long before that marriage happened.” She lifted her chin slightly. “Now, where is he? I want to meet my fiancé.”Tsahik did not like the way she said the word fiancé as if she had absolute rights.“Please wait outside,” Tsahik said flatly.But Seraphina had already stepped forward. Without permission and without hesitation, she pushed the small gate that was not fully closed and walked inside toward the main door.“Excuse me, Miss,” Via hurried after her, her voice turning anxious. “You are not allowed to enter freely.”Seraphina did not even tur
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Aurora stepped closer and looked at Jale calmly. “Stand up,” she said gently but clearly.Jale flinched, then hurriedly rose to his feet. His face was still wet with tears, his eyes red and swollen. As soon as he stood, he immediately bowed deeply toward Aurora.“Thank you… thank you so much,” he said repeatedly, his voice trembling. “I will not forget your kindness. Never.”Tina stood up beside him. She also bowed respectfully, tears still streaming down her cheeks. “Thank you, Aurora. We truly owe you.”Aurora only nodded slowly. There was no arrogance on her face, nor any satisfaction. She looked tired, yet relieved.Without daring to say anything more, Jale and Tina turned and left the hall. Their steps were hurried, as if afraid that all of this was nothing more than a dream that could vanish at any moment. The grand doors of the hall closed behind them, and the event continued.The music started playing again, the guests began to move, but the atmosphere had changed forever.Lis
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Max raised one hand, his palm open toward Jale and Tina. “Enough,” he said flatly. Max’s voice remained calm, controlled, like a king delivering a verdict, not an outburst of anger. “This is a lesson for you,” he continued. His gaze was sharp, pressing down without the need to raise his voice. “Envy toward another person’s success will only destroy yourselves.” Jale and Tina lowered their heads even further. “If you want to stand at the top. If you want to succeed,” Max said slowly, each word falling clearly, “work until your teeth are clenched from exhaustion. Build connections through ability, not hatred. Achieve success through effort, not through wrongdoing.” He paused briefly, letting his words sink in. “Never again try to destroy someone’s success just because you feel left behind,” he continued coldly. “Do you understand?” Jale nodded quickly, almost striking the floor with his forehead. “I understand, Mr. Max… I understand.” Tina nodded repeatedly as well, tears falli
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