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The Langston estate was as grand as a palace—marble steps, tall Roman pillars, walls dressed in glass and steel, with black-suited guards standing at every post like statues. Adam had barely stepped past the gate before the tension started pulling in.Ava walked ahead, expression neutral, but her pace quickened. She was clearly bracing for something.Inside the mansion, voices echoed from the main hall. Family members were gathered—men in suits, women in silk dresses, and a cold aura so thick it could freeze the air. At the center of it all, seated like a monarch on a cushioned armchair, was Christie Langston, the matriarch herself.Old, silver-haired, and sharp-eyed, her face was a roadmap of judgment, and her gaze sliced through anyone she didn’t approve of.She turned as Ava entered, her cold voice snapping through the silence.“Who the hell is that? Why are you bringing a dirty brat into my house?”Ava stopped walking but didn’t flinch. She didn’t bow her head, didn’t shrink back—
Chapter 246
The Langston estate stood like something out of a billionaire’s dream. Endless acres of green lawns, a stone driveway polished like glass, and towering marble columns flanking the entrance. Ornate black gates stretched high, guarded by two suited men with military builds and sharp eyes. Adam stood outside the gates, hands in his pockets, wearing a plain but well-fitted shirt. His expression was calm, but beneath the surface, his patience thinned. One of the guards raised a brow. “Can we help you?” “I’m here for the job. Waiter position,” Adam said. The other guard frowned, glanced at a tablet. “That post was already filled this morning.” Adam blinked. “What?” “Yeah. Spot’s taken. You're late.” A flicker of confusion passed across Adam’s face. Did Voss mess up? Everything was confirmed. The timing, the slot—he’d even reviewed the staff schedule. This didn’t make sense. He sighed, about to pull out his phone, when— VROOOM. A sleek white coupe pulled up behind him. The car doo
Chapter 245
The next morning, Ava was still sleeping when the morning sun met her.Ava stirred on the bed, her eyes fluttering open.Her head pounded lightly. The scent of cotton and cologne lingered in the air, unfamiliar but oddly... calming.Then she saw him.Sitting across from her in the room’s velvet chair—shirtless, book in hand, legs casually crossed—was Adam.She jolted upright, gasping. “What the—?! What are you doing in my room?!”Adam didn’t look up. He turned a page with calm fingers, unmoved. “You’re awake.”“That doesn’t answer my question,” she snapped, clutching the robe tighter against her chest. “Were you watching me sleep?!”Still, no reaction. His eyes trailed another line in the book.Infuriated, Ava kicked the covers off and stormed across the room. “You know, you’ve got some nerve—”That’s when she saw them.Three unconscious men sprawled across the floor. One lay with his head half inside the bathroom, another slumped against the wall with a twisted wrist, and the last wa
Chapter 244
Adam sat in silence, the dim light of the suite casting shadows across the room. He was shirtless, a towel draped around his shoulders, beads of water still glistening on his skin from the shower. The TV was on, but muted. His eyes, however, were focused on the city skyline outside the massive glass window.He hadn't slept. His instincts wouldn't let him.Not with what he saw earlier.He kept the room dark intentionally—low profile, quiet, easy to move in. His black shirt and jeans were folded neatly beside his boots. He was ready if anything happened.---Next Door – Ava’s SuiteAva sat curled up on the bed, barefoot, a silk robe draped over her. The phone pressed against her ear trembled slightly from how tightly she held it.“Yes, Grandma… I’m still trying,” she said softly, her voice brittle.The voice on the other end was sharp. Cold.“You’re trying? Is that your excuse now?” her grandmother snapped. “You had one task. Seal the deal with the Dragon Group. It’s been three days!”
Chapter 243
Ray Grand Hotel, Ray CityThe black military SUV pulled up to the marble entrance of Ray Grand Hotel. The doormen flinched as soon as they spotted Commander Voss, but even more so when Adam stepped out behind him—no name tag, no medals, just a plain black shirt and steel eyes that didn’t blink much.Voss followed behind, still rubbing his cheek from the earlier slap. “Boss, I’ve spoken to the manager. Your room is ready. Penthouse suite with reinforced security and an isolated—”“Too flashy. Change it,” Adam said, striding forward.“B-but—”“I said change it.”Voss quickly nodded, dialing the hotel manager while jogging behind him like a loyal dog.As they entered the polished lobby, Adam's gaze swept across the glass chandeliers, the sleek marble floor, the fancy guests checking in and out. None of it impressed him.But something… someone caught his eye.Near the elevator, a woman in a pearl-white dress stood talking to a receptionist. Her silky hair was tied up elegantly, and her vo
Chapter 242
Ray CityA young man strolled casually through the bustling heart of Ray City, his steps unhurried, his presence quiet but striking. It was Adam. The once rugged warlord now looked completely transformed—his beard was shaved clean, his hair cropped short and neat. Dressed in a simple hoodie, jeans, and a dark backpack slung over one shoulder, he looked like just another face in the crowd. He just left Storm City last night and arrived this morning.He took a long breath, letting the city air fill his lungs.“Ray City... long time no see,” he muttered to himself with a nostalgic half-smile.The president had planned a public celebration—complete with banners, parades, and a national holiday. But Adam had declined all of it. No press. No noise. Not this time. He wasn’t here to bask in applause. He was here to hunt.The Cross Blood Organization—an underground menace he thought he had annihilated—had resurfaced. Stronger. Smarter. More dangerous. And this time, they had dared to kidnap th
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