Chapter 67
Author: Anakin Detour
last update2024-10-23 15:39:37

Adam and Stacey were led through the dimly lit, smoky interior of the bar, past tables cluttered with illegal goods and men eyeing them with suspicion. The air smelled of cheap alcohol, sweat, and gun oil—this was Viper’s territory, and everything about it reeked of danger.

At the far end of the bar, a door opened into a private pool room, illuminated by low, neon-blue lights. Viper lounged in the shallow end of the pool, two beautiful women clinging to his arms, their bodies draped in skimpy swimsuits. His devilish grin widened the moment Adam entered.

“Well, well… If it isn’t the supreme general himself,” Viper drawled, his voice slithering with malice. He waved a hand lazily, dismissing the two women, who slipped out of the pool with sultry looks and disappeared into the shadows. Viper leaned back on the pool’s edge, his tattooed chest glistening with water.

Stacey stood close to Adam, her hand casually resting on the hilt of her blade, eyes scanning the room for threats. Adam, as
Continue to read this book for free
Scan the code to download the app

Latest Chapter

  • Chapter 386

    Trent's arrogance had crumbled like wet paper. His usual swagger was gone, replaced by a tight, unnatural stiffness in his jaw. He no longer dared to look directly at Ese, let alone speak with that same dismissive tone from moments earlier.The Iron family liked to parade themselves as the kings of Storm City, but that was surface-level bravado—smoke and mirrors. Anyone truly in the know understood one thing:The Zarholt family was the real power behind the throne.They didn’t flaunt their wealth on magazine covers or chase clout online. They didn't have to. The mere mention of their name was enough to silence boardrooms and bring top-tier fighters to heel. A martial clan, rooted in discipline and blood, with monsters born into every generation. They were more than just influential.In Storm City… they were royalty.And insulting one of them? That was more than stupidity—it was a death wish."Trent, why did you hit me?" Belinda whimpered, one hand clutching her cheek, her eyes glossy

  • Chapter 385

    "I've never needed anyone to save me," Adam said coldly, his voice like steel scraping against concrete. His gaze cut straight through Trent, dismissive and unbothered. "And you? You’re just a clown who wandered into the wrong circus. What gave you the illusion you mattered?"Trent’s face twisted, veins bulging along his temple. “You arrogant piece of trash!” he snapped, turning toward the manager with a snarl. “What are you waiting for? Break this bastard’s legs and drag him out by the arms!"Then his eyes darted to Ese, and his expression darkened even more."And her—she had the audacity to lay a hand on me earlier. Slap her back. No—make it ten times worse. Teach that cheap tramp a lesson she’ll never forget!"The moment the last word left his lips, a loud crack echoed through the room.The manager’s hand struck Trent’s face with such force that his head snapped to the side, staggering him back a step. A vivid red handprint bloomed across his cheek, and for a moment, silence took t

  • Chapter 384

    After receiving word that someone from the Emperor Room had summoned him, the hotel manager didn’t waste a single second. He practically sprinted over, adjusting his tie and trying to catch his breath. His forehead was already glistening with sweat by the time he arrived.“I’m the manager of Hollow Reach Hotel,” he said, voice polite to the point of trembling. “May I ask how I can be of service?”His posture was slightly bent, hands clasped in front of him. Those who reserved the Emperor Room weren’t just rich—they were influential. The kind of people who could make or break businesses with a single phone call. He couldn't afford to offend them—not even by accident.Before anyone else could speak, Trent stepped forward, face flushed with self-righteous anger.“I’m the one who called for you,” he snapped. “Someone’s trying to extort money from me inside your hotel. And if you don’t want this to turn ugly, I suggest you give me a damn good explanation.”The manager blinked, stunned. “Wh

  • Chapter 383

    “At last year’s Bulldog Grand Auction, they did sell a bottle of wine worth two hundred million dollars,” Trent muttered, voice low, face pale.The weight of his own words pressed down on him. His earlier arrogance had bled away, replaced by a shaken disbelief. His fingers clenched the edge of the table, knuckles whitening, as the number echoed in his head.Two hundred million.Even as the second son of the Iron family—one of the wealthiest names in Storm City—Trent was rattled. Not just by the price tag, but by the implication. That someone here… someone beneath him… had actually bought that bottle.It made his pride twist into something bitter.The silence in the room fractured as Brielle’s voice cut through, loud and disbelieving.“Wait… what? Are you serious?” Her voice trembled slightly, eyes wide. “There’s really a bottle of wine that costs that much?”Belinda gasped, her mouth parted in stunned disbelief. “Two hundred million… for wine?”Even the bodyguard at the back shifted u

  • Chapter 382

    “The original price? Don’t tell me it’s two hundred million dollars.” Trent’s lips curled into a smirk, thick with sarcasm. His eyes flicked between Adam and Ese like he was watching a low-budget drama. “You two really rehearsed this well. What’s next? A receipt signed by the Queen?”Ese didn’t even flinch. Her smile was cool, her tone ice. “You think I’m acting?”With deliberate grace, she stepped forward, pulled a document from her clutch, and held it out. “Here. The transaction list from Bulldog Grand's Auction House. This is the record of when I purchased that bottle. See for yourself.”Her voice was calm, but it cut like a blade. The paper snapped crisply as she unfolded it and presented it to Trent with the poise of someone who knew they held the winning hand.Trent glanced at the list, barely sparing it a second before scoffing. “You people are really something. Had this printed at the corner shop, did you?” He tossed the paper a smug look. “To someone who didn’t know better, t

  • Chapter 381

    Ese arrived swiftly, heels clicking like a gavel on marble as the entire room seemed to tense in her presence. The tall woman in the sleek black suit walked with the aura of someone used to commanding attention, her expression unreadable, yet undeniably cold. "Mr. Manchester," she said curtly, handing Adam a sleek leather folder. "As requested, I’ve brought the certified transaction record from the Bulldog Grand private auction. The wine in question—Lot #1173—was sold for exactly two hundred million dollars." Gasps echoed throughout the room. Even the air felt heavier. Adam didn’t even glance at the folder. Instead, he calmly pointed toward Trent with a faint smirk. "This wine was originally yours, Ese. If anyone owes you compensation... it’s him. And conveniently, he promised to pay ten times the price if proof was provided." Ese's gaze slowly turned toward Trent, her eyes gleaming like ice under a spotlight. She walked forward, deliberate and silent, until she stood directly

More Chapter
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on MegaNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
Scan code to read on App