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Author: Calendula
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Hans stood still for a moment after the waiter left. He stared at the table in front of him, a half-empty whiskey bottle and a cigarette butt still trailing smoke inside an ashtray.

With a look of frustration mixed with panic, Hans grabbed the bottle and threw it into the steel trash bin in the corner of the room. The sound of breaking glass and metal echoed briefly, then silence took over again.

"Now, let him in," Hans said softly to the waiter still waiting outside the door.

The waiter nodded quickly and rushed down the hallway.

Hans adjusted his tie. He took a deep breath and turned to face the door with a straight posture. His face, which had looked relaxed before, now changed into something serious and full of respect.

Everyone in Mororw State knew Max.

His name wasn’t just highlighted by the media as a national hero, but it had become a mysterious symbol of power untouched by both the law and the mafia. He was the man who saved Mororw State from militant attacks five years
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  • 0113

    The room was silent, until a soft clicking sound came from the corner of the ceiling.Then...Total darkness.The lights went out instantly. A brief humming sound came from the electrical current before everything was swallowed by shadows.Hans screamed in panic. “HEY! HEY!! The lights! Why did the lights go out?! IS ANYONE THERE?!” His voice echoed, nervous and trembling.He fumbled toward the door. “Riko?! Where are you?! Turn on the backup generator! RIKO?!”No response.Before anyone could react further—thup!A quiet shot pierced the silence.The man who had been standing beside Max, the same man Hans had hired to kill Aurora, suddenly jerked. Blood spurted from his neck, and his body collapsed silently to the floor.Hans, unable to see clearly in the dark, shouted again. “WHAT HAPPENED?! WHO GOT SHOT?!”Max, even in the complete darkness, did not panic. He stayed quiet, ducked low, and crawled quickly behind the large sofa in the corner of the room. His eyes could see far more th

  • 0112

    Hans bit his lip. His aged fingers gripped the edge of the chair tightly, and his eyes locked onto Max, who still sat silently, unmoving, staring straight ahead.There was no motion, no pressure from Max. And that was exactly what made Hans lose his breath.He knew... if he didn’t speak, Max would choose another way to make him talk, and it wouldn’t involve words. That could mean his daughter or his dying wife would be next.Hans’s hands began to tremble. Sweat dripped down his forehead. A voice deep inside screamed at him to stay silent, to remain loyal to the cult. But his body couldn’t withstand the pressure. The fear of losing his family was greater than any loyalty.With a hoarse and low voice, Hans finally opened his mouth.“I... I’m nobody in all of this,” he whispered. “I’m just one of the guards.”Max didn’t move. He didn’t even look at him.Hans swallowed hard. He realized that Max’s silence was not neutrality. It was judgment.“The Demonic Cult... they have an internal secu

  • 0111

    Hans stood still for a moment after the waiter left. He stared at the table in front of him, a half-empty whiskey bottle and a cigarette butt still trailing smoke inside an ashtray. With a look of frustration mixed with panic, Hans grabbed the bottle and threw it into the steel trash bin in the corner of the room. The sound of breaking glass and metal echoed briefly, then silence took over again. "Now, let him in," Hans said softly to the waiter still waiting outside the door. The waiter nodded quickly and rushed down the hallway. Hans adjusted his tie. He took a deep breath and turned to face the door with a straight posture. His face, which had looked relaxed before, now changed into something serious and full of respect. Everyone in Mororw State knew Max. His name wasn’t just highlighted by the media as a national hero, but it had become a mysterious symbol of power untouched by both the law and the mafia. He was the man who saved Mororw State from militant attacks five years

  • 0110

    The man didn’t answer right away. He stayed silent, and there was hesitation on his face, as if he was unsure about speaking. Frans stood off to the side with his arms crossed. His face looked calm, even bored. He had watched Liho and Laho beat the man from the very beginning and never once tried to stop them. In fact, he occasionally signaled them to hit certain parts of the body. “I don’t repeat questions,” Max said. The man’s body started trembling. “M-Mr. Hans!” he said quickly, half panicked. “Mr. Hans! He owns the VIP Bar in Vesula! He’s the one who sent me!” Max showed no reaction. He simply stared, expressionless. “He... he only gave me the girl’s photo and address. He said to kill her. The payment was made in full. I don’t know why... I was just told to kill her in that safe house!” Max asked, “Are you part of the Demonic Cult?” The man looked confused, then stammered while shaking his head. “I... I don’t know what that is, sir... I swear to God.” Frans stepped forwa

  • 0109

    At Villa Nexxon... The sky was tinged orange as Max arrived in front of his private estate—Villa Nexxon.The neoclassical-modern building stood tall amidst a wide garden and high iron fences. To most people, this was more than just a villa. It was a high-class mansion.The main door opened automatically as he approached.In the living room, Zoza sat on the couch with a thick bandage wrapped around his arm. Beside him stood Aurora, looking awkward in a loose hoodie and black pants. Her face still showed signs of exhaustion.When Max entered, Aurora immediately looked at him, surprised and alert.Zoza quickly got to his feet. “Bos, She just found out this place is yours. But she still doesn’t understand why you brought her here.”Max nodded, looking directly at Aurora.“This is my villa,” he said flatly. “From now on, you’ll stay here.”Aurora frowned. “What?! Why?”Her voice rose. She glanced at Zoza, as if looking for answers.“I don’t need your protection, Max!” she snapped.Max sta

  • 0108

    Max didn’t answer immediately. He simply looked Sayo in the eye, his expression blank, then gave a slight nod.Sayo grinned. “Aren’t you curious how I found out?”Max raised an eyebrow. “No need. Uncle Sayo is part of the business regulatory board. You’re the one who selects which local companies qualify for government ranking status.”“Exactly.” Sayo touched his chest. “And that’s why I can ensure Ladder Corp receives full support.""Regulations, incentives, access to distribution channels. I’ll make sure Ladder Corp ranks top five within two quarters," added Sayo.Max narrowed his eyes. “In exchange for what?”Sayo burst out laughing, the kind of laugh only a man who has spent too long in power plays would make. “I do admire your sharpness, Max. You always know how to read between the lines.” He leaned in, closer this time.“In exchange... you have to marry Sarah.”Max stared at the old man in silence for a moment. His expression remained calm, almost unreadable. “What if I refuse?”

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