2024-12-26 15:03:16Chief Raul rushed out of the cell after ensuring Max's accommodations were perfectly arranged.
Once he reached his office, he immediately called Lieutenant Governor Avo.
“Lieutenant Governor Avo, what about Governor Darrus?”
Chief Raul began the conversation.
“He’s still being stubborn,” Mr. Avo replied on the other end of the line.
“He remains insistent on that political marriage.”
“He wants Dominic to take over Morow State. Nothing can change his mind.”
Chief Raul slammed his fist on the desk.
“Dominic? That man isn’t even worthy of cleaning Mr. Max’s shoes, let alone leading Morow State!”
“I know,” Mr. Avo responded with a defeated tone.
“But Darrus is obsessed with the capital alliance. He believes it will strengthen his position.”
Chief Raul cursed loudly.
“He’s a fool! Mr. Max is the only one who truly cares about this state.”
“Meanwhile, Dominic doesn’t even know where the Morow State border lies!”
“It’s ridiculous! We’re handing Morow State over to someone who will destroy it!”
After ending the call, Chief Raul's body still trembled with anger.
That night, he lay in bed, tossing and turning restlessly.
He reached for a cigarette, lit it, and began chain-smoking.
The room filled with smoke, yet his anger refused to subside.
***
The next morning, Dominic emerged from Seraphina’s room looking refreshed.
He made his way to the dining room downstairs, where Governor Darrus had prepared breakfast for him.
“Good morning, Dominic.”
Darrus greeted warmly, gesturing toward the table laden with food.
Dominic sat down casually and picked up a glass of milk.
He took a sip but immediately spat it out.
“This is hot and sour!”
Dominic complained, slamming the glass onto the table.
Darrus turned with a puzzled expression.
“What’s wrong? The milk was just warmed.”
Dominic didn’t answer.
He grabbed a piece of bread and took a bite, but his face twisted in disgust.
“It’s moldy!” he exclaimed indignantly.
Darrus tried to calm the situation.
“There must have been a mistake. I’ll call the servants to prepare something fresh.”
“No need,” Dominic snapped as he stood up in irritation.
“The food in the capital is far better than this.”
What Dominic didn’t realize was that the servants had deliberately sabotaged his meal.
They sympathized with Max and believed Dominic was unworthy of replacing him.
To them, Max wasn’t just a leader but also a role model who genuinely cared and never demanded more than what he deserved.
In contrast, Dominic represented everything they despised: laziness, arrogance, and incompetence.
When they learned that Dominic was being considered as Max’s successor, their frustration reached a breaking point.
They decided to retaliate subtly but effectively.
The milk served to Dominic was deliberately overheated after it turned sour.
The bread placed on the table was slightly moldy and intentionally left unreplaced.
Even the fruits, usually selected with care, were dull and nearly rotten this time.
As they watched Dominic spit out the milk and complain about the bread, they exchanged glances in the kitchen, hiding sly smiles on their faces.
Dominic remained seated at the dining table, his frustration evident.
He pushed his plate away, unwilling to touch anything else after the unpleasant experience with the milk and bread.
Darrus, however, seemed oblivious to Dominic’s dissatisfaction.
“Dominic,” Darrus began as he sipped his tea calmly, “you know, when Max was leading Morow State, he had an excellent relationship with many mayors and town leaders.”
Dominic raised an eyebrow at him.
Darrus set down his teacup, leaned back in his chair, and continued with a serious tone.
“I suspect many of them benefited directly from Max. Bribes, or maybe under-the-table deals.”
“They idolized Max too much. Relationships like that are rarely pure without some sort of personal gain,” Darrus added.
Dominic leaned back in his chair, a smug look on his face.
“Are you saying that some of them will cause me trouble?”
Darrus chuckled cynically.
“Right! I bring this up as a warning. Many of them might try to use this situation to undermine you.”
“They’re loyal to Max, not to Morow State.”
Dominic nodded slowly.
“So, what do you suggest?”
“Humiliate Max,” Darrus said without hesitation.
“Destroy his reputation entirely!”
“If you succeed, it will prove you’re the better leader and leave them with no choice but to respect and follow your leadership.”
Dominic narrowed his eyes at Darrus.
“How do we do that?”
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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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