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Gerald’s face darkened instantly, his jaw tight with disdain. Richard crossed his arms, his expression stiff with suppressed mockery. Eleanor didn’t even bother to hide her sneer. Brielle’s words had clearly struck a chord—none of them thought Adam belonged in their world."Actions speak louder than words," Adam said calmly, his voice cutting through the murmurs like a blade. He looked up at the cluster of waitresses nearby. “Let me ask you something. Did your hotel brew this wine?”The women exchanged uncertain glances, then shook their heads one after another. One of them spoke up cautiously, “No, sir… we’ve never seen a wine like this before.”The room went still. Trent’s face turned a bright, ugly shade of red, like someone had just slapped him in front of a crowd. His jaw clenched. His fingers twitched against the table, as if he were restraining himself from lashing out.Adam turned to him, smile slow and cruel. “Mr. Iron, didn’t you just say this was brewed by the hotel? Funny
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"That must be it," Belinda sneered, arms folded, her eyes gleaming with sarcasm. "Mr. Iron is a super VIP here. Makes sense they'd send him a bottle of wine. Now hand it over, will you? If you drop it, can you even afford the cap?"Without waiting for a response, she snatched the bottle of Obsidian Noir from Adam’s hands like she was doing him a favor. Her fingers lingered over the etched steel, admiring it with greedy awe.Adam didn’t flinch. He simply looked at her—calm, detached. The wine wasn’t meant for display. It was meant to be opened and poured. Whether it sat in his hand or hers didn’t change its worth."This thing's heavy," Belinda muttered, inspecting the bottle. "Still in a metal case too? Who packages wine like this?"She turned to Trent with the same enthusiasm she’d show a celebrity. “Mr. Iron, what kind of wine is this? You’ve been here before—surely you’d know.”Trent blinked, thrown off for a moment. The bottle didn’t have a label. No name, no branding—nothing that
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Adam knew the wine well.His mentor had brewed it.Only twelve bottles of Obsidian Noir had ever been released to the public, each one sealed in obsidian-black glass infused with gold streaks that shimmered faintly under light. The wine’s bouquet was unlike anything else—velvety, sharp, yet mysteriously sweet. It was said to soothe the nerves, invigorate the body, and even extend life if aged well.Collectors prized it more than art. They wouldn’t even sip it, fearing that one taste would ruin the restraint they’d built for years.But Adam?He’d grown up around that scent. The sharp tang of crushed midnight grapes, the mellow burn it left behind—he could pick it out in a crowd blindfolded."Yes, that's right," Ese said, watching his expression shift with a faint smile of pride. “My father bought it last year at the Bulldog Grand Auction. Two billion dollars.”Her voice softened. “He refused to open it. Said it was too sacred. But for you? He didn’t hesitate. He told me personally—this
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She had received a message early that morning.Today’s guest wasn’t just any VIP. The directive had come directly from the top—the owner of the Hollow Reach Hotel himself. Treat him like an emperor, the message read. No questions asked.After observing the group carefully, the waitress came to a confident conclusion.It must be Trent Iron.With a practiced smile and utmost deference, she led the party toward the legendary Emperor Room.As they stepped in, the atmosphere shifted. For a brief moment, no one spoke.Even the air seemed thicker—heavier, scented faintly with sandalwood and quiet power.The Emperor Room wasn't just luxurious—it radiated wealth and authority. The gold inlaid panels shimmered under crystal chandeliers. The marble floor looked polished enough to reflect a man’s soul. The chairs? Pure leather, stitched by hand, imported from overseas. The walls were lined with priceless oil paintings, each one framed in custom gold leaf. Every piece could fund a mansion.Belinda
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"It wasn't me. I had a friend arrange it," Adam said calmly.His tone wasn’t boastful—just honest—but that didn’t matter to the people around him.Brielle’s laughter came sharp and loud. "You really are something else," she spat. "You just say whatever you want now, huh? Do you even hear yourself? A friend? What kind of friend would pull strings for a nobody like you?"Her lips curled as if the very sight of him disgusted her."Exactly!" Belinda snapped, eyes narrowed. "You’re a nobody, Adam. You don’t have money, status, or even decency. But you never miss a chance to run that mouth and try to shine. It’s pathetic."Adam looked at her, unfazed."What I said is the truth," he repeated, voice steady.Belinda scoffed and turned away in disgust, as if his calmness offended her more than any argument could."Enough!" Eleanor hissed through clenched teeth. "Can you stop embarrassing us for one damn night?"Her voice wasn’t loud, but the weight of her anger was heavy.Belinda had already be
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The corridor ahead curved gently upward, veiled in a soft amber glow from lanterns carved into the walls. Gilded patterns in the marble seemed to dance beneath their feet with every step, while high arching ceilings stretched above like the gates of some celestial palace. It felt less like a hotel hallway and more like a path into the clouds—elegant, vast, and unreachable to the average soul.Gasps and wide eyes swept across the group.“Damn…” Trent muttered, unable to stop staring.Before anyone could speak further, a poised and graceful young waitress approached. Her uniform was crisp, and her heels clicked against the polished floor in a rhythm that felt rehearsed. Her eyes scanned the group briefly before resting on Gerald.“Good evening,” she greeted with a practiced, honeyed voice. “May I ask… is one of you Mr. Gerald?”Gerald blinked. “That would be me.”His tone held both surprise and caution. He’d never been here before—this was his first time even setting foot in Hollow Reac
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