2025-05-15 05:36:59The slap echoed like a gunshot in the courtroom.
Lucian staggered back, crashing against a chair before stumbling onto the polished floor.Adrian stepped forward slowly, his tone colder than death.“I swear...” he said, voice controlled but seething, “If you ever threaten her again, I will end you myself.”Gasps filled the air.Isabelle’s eyes widened in horror. “Lucian!” She rushed toward him.Lucian clutched his cheek, his head still reeling from the force of Adrian’s slap. His breath came in ragged gasps, disbelief flashing in his eyes. He had expected Adrian to cower, to grovel but not to slap him.His gaze snapped to the two bodyguards. “What are you waiting for? Break him!”The stunned guards sprang into action, they lunged toward Adrian with their fists clenched.But Adrian Lancaster didn’t move. He didn’t flinch. Instead, he adjusted his cufflinks with a smirk on his lips as the bodyguards closed in.He was more than ready to face them.With his newly gained martial art skill, he could take down each of them with just a single blow.But before any of them could land a single punch, there was a sudden screech of tires.Gasps erupted from the crowd as a stretch, luxurious Rolls-Royce, flanked by two black Ford, rolled to a halt in front of the courthouse. The air crackled with tension as the doors swung open.Several imposing men in tailored black suits stepped out first, their movements precise and calculated. They exuded an aura of absolute authority, their cold eyes scanning the scene.From it stepped Sophia Aldridge — heels clicking with commanding grace, beauty radiant, and presence magnetic.
She didn’t need to speak to silence a room.Her presence was magnetic, a woman who commanded attention without uttering a single word.“Damn, who’s that stunning goddess?!”
Whispers erupted like wildfire."Isn't that Sophia Aldridge? The top beauty CEO?" Someone gasped, recognizing her.“What's so special about her? Never heard of her,” someone asked cursiously.
“What?! You’ve never heard of her? At least you know the legendary Aldridge Family—number one socialite clan in the northern region of our continent, right? She’s their eldest daughter!”
Not only was the Aldridge Family one of the three ruling families in the northern region of Eldran Continent, they were also a powerhouse across the military, politcial, and business worlds, far beyond the reach of the Grayson family or the Astra Corp. The moment Sophia Aldridge entered, the few who had heard of her before couldn’t help but buzzed with speculation."I heard she’s still single, right? Is she here to register a marriage?"The thought shattered the men’s hearts with jealousy.
Sophia ignored the chatter and stares.
Her sharp eyes scanned the room and locked onto one man.Adrian Lancaster.Lucian, still clutching his face from Adrian’s brutal slap, also caught sight of the stunningly beautiful lady.The moment he recognized who she was,
he instantly straightened up. "Damn so hot! She is even finer in person." He muttered under his breath and his eyes gleamed with excitement as he adjusted his suit.Adrian, on the other hand, remained impassive. He was the only one who was not moved by her presence.Lucian’s heart pounded with excitement as Sophia Aldridge drew closer. He had admired her from afar, but her family’s overwhelming power made her seem unreachable. Never in his wildest dreams did he think she would approach him so directly. Was today his lucky day?!His name was nowhere near as big as hers, of course.But as the heir of the Grayson family and the CEO of Astra Corp, he wasn't just some nobody either.And once he secured that massive investment from the Rhein Group, his future would be limitless—surely not too far behind Sophia Aldridge’s, right?
In Lucian’s mind, there was no doubt—she was here for him.
Who else could be worthy?
Straightening his suit, he stepped forward eagerly, flashing a confident smile. Isabelle’s blood boiled at the sight. Her eyes burned with jealousy and frustration.She had just secured Lucian, yet here he was, drooling over another woman! How could he do such a thing after all the love he was professing to her last night?Her grip tightened on his arm, but he shook her off, too entranced by Sophia’s presence to care.This was an opportunity and he wasn't going to let anything ruin it.He stepped forward, ready to greet her with an outstretched hand—Only for Sophia to walk right past him.Lucian blinked in confusion, his smirk vanishing. She did not even spared him a glance.Instead, her gaze locked onto Adrian Lancaster.The courtroom fell silent as gasps rippled through the crowd.“What? She ignored Lucian Grayson?”The crowed stiffened in shock as Sophia ran over, reached out and grabbed Adrian’s hand.Her face face filled with urgency and relief.The murmurs intensified.“No way! The top beauty CEO is holding his hand?”“What’s going on here?”Given Sophia’s background and Adrian’s situation, they were clearly from different world.Yet now, it looked like Sophia was here for that bum Adrian?! Lucian’s expression twisted into one of disbelief and embarrasement as his hand remained outstretched in the air.His awkwardness quickly shifted to rage and jealousy. “Wait a damn minute—”But Sophia didn’t give him the chance. All her attention was locked on Adrian. “Finally... I found you ... you’re the only one who can help me now!” She said, her voice filled with desperation, tears forming in her eyes.
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Inside, Clara heard Henry’s panicked voice echoing in her ear. She cleared her throat quickly, trying to remain calm in front of her mother. "We need to leave right now. They are outside."They moved rapidly out of the back room, guiding Stella and little Brian toward the main sanctuary. But just as they were about to step out into the wide open church, the giant front wooden doors burst open with a deafening crash.The Syndicate soldiers surged inside, their flashlights cutting through the dusty darkness. Brian, terrified by the sudden noise, accidentally ran ahead of the group, stepping right into the center aisle of the main hall. He was a completely clear, open target.A shadow guard raised his rifle, aiming directly at the child’s chest. They were about to shoot."Noo! Brian!!!!" Stella screamed at the top of her lungs.With a desperate burst of speed, Stella lunged forward, throwing her entire body in front of the little boy to shield him from the incoming blast.RAT-TAT-TAT-TA
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Outside the ancient cathedral, parked quietly under the shadow of a decaying oak tree on the side of the street, was Henry. He sat low in his unmarked vehicle, wearing wireless earpieces that picked up every word from Clara’s hidden body microphone. As much as his instincts screamed at him to run inside and protect her, he knew he could not intervene. Valthera could absolutely not find out that Clara was secretly working with him and the police. Inside the dusty room, the female assassin looked between Valthera and Clara, her breathing finally slowing down. "If you are not working with the Obsidian Syndicate, who the hell are you?"Valthera did not lower her weapon, her face remaining a cold mask. "Well, we are a group working to take them down completely."Before another word could be spoken, the heavy wooden door burst open. Thomas and Dorian rushed into the room, their rifles raised and ready for a fight after hearing the loud sounds of the crashing glass cupboard. They relaxe
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Before the leader could even breathe a sigh of relief, Butcher calmly pulled a heavy pistol from his waistline. He pointed it directly at the man's head and blew his brains out. The man's body went completely limp against the ropes.Butcher turned around and walked out of the bloody room, barking orders to his soldiers in the hallway. "Prepare! We are going for an operation right now!"The entire base erupted into chaos. The soldiers moved fast, loading heavy weapons, crates of dark magic arrows, and high-velocity bombs into the backs of black SUVs. Within minutes, the armored convoy filled out and roared out of the hidden garage, with Butcher riding in the lead vehicle, ready for blood.A short while later, Valthera, Clara, Thomas, and Dorian arrived at the giant abandoned cathedral. The ancient stone building stood tall, surrounded by overgrown dead trees. It was the perfect place for a rogue assassin to hide.They approached the massive wooden entrance. Dorian and Thomas pushed
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She then took a step closer to Valthera."And also, Mom... I have seen your physical condition. Even though you stubbornly refuse to talk about it, I know your body is rapidly losing the ability to keep up with your age. The stress of this war is destroying you. This flower... it can restore your body to full, youthful strength."Valthera stood completely motionless. She did not say a single word of thanks. Her lips remained pressed into a hard, rigid line, and she refused to break her tough exterior. But as Clara looked deeply into her mother’s pale, weathered eyes, she could feel a massive wave of silent, overwhelming gratitude. The hope of reclaiming their broken family was finally within their reach.Valthera broke the silence, her voice snapping back to its usual cold, calculating tone. "Back to your plan, Clara. You know she won't be alone. A rogue assassin running from the King will be heavily guarded."Thomas smirked, patting the rifle slung over his chest. "Well, we are prep
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Valthera rolled her eyes coldly, adjusting the heavy weapon strapped to her hip. "Just tell us why you summoned us here, Clara. You know exactly how dangerous it is for the four of us to meet in one place."Clara sighed heavily, crossing her arms as she looked at the group. "I just hope you guys weren't followed here."Thomas let out a scoffing laugh, checking the magazine of his pistol. "What do we look like to you, Clara? Amateurs? We cleared our tracks three times before we even entered this district.""Fine," Valthera snapped, her hard eyes locking onto Clara’s face. "Tell us why you summoned us."Clara took a deep breath, her voice turning dead serious. "I found her. The King's rogue assassin sister. She is currently hiding at the abandoned cathedral on the very edge of the city." Clara looked at each of them. "We find her, we get the information, and we find the King.""And then we kill him," Valthera completed instantly, her voice dropping into a chilling whisper.Hearing those
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Henry kept quiet. He did not say a single word. He stood his ground under the commander's heavy stare, refusing to break his silence or betray Clara’s trust. Commander Desmond sighed loudly, shaking his head. "That's right. Keep your mouth shut." He stood up and walked out, leaving him in his own office. As Henry stepped out of the office and walked down the quiet hallway, his phone vibrated sharply in his pocket. He pulled it out and looked at the screen. It was an encrypted text message from Clara. It contained the exact coordinates of the abandoned cathedral at the edge of the city where the King's rogue assassin sister was currently hiding. Henry’s heart raced. He knew he had to move fast. He hurried down the corridor and pushed open the heavy door to the police locker room to change into his tactical gear. The locker room was empty and silent. Henry opened his locker and began pulling out his vest. Suddenly, the faint click of the entrance door echoed behind him. So
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