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Chapter 379
Elias stood frozen beside Marianne’s body, his mind refusing to accept what his eyes were seeing. Her body lay still on the cold pavement outside the hospital gate, her limbs unnaturally quiet, her eyes half-open as though she had been caught between life and death. Just moments ago, she had been walking beside him—weak from her illness but smiling, leaning lightly on his arm, hopeful that the worst was finally behind them. She had spoken about going home, about resting properly, about the simple comfort of sleeping in her own bed again. Now she lay lifeless at his feet, and the world around him felt distant, unreal, as if time itself had fractured.“No… no… this can’t be happening,” Elias whispered hoarsely, his voice barely audible.His legs gave way beneath him, and he dropped to his knees beside her. The pavement scraped against his skin, but he didn’t feel it. All he felt was the crushing weight in his chest. With trembling hands, he gathered Marianne into his arms, pulling her c
Chapter 378
Antonio sat in his study, the seven scrolls spread out before him like pieces of an intricate puzzle. The more he studied, the more the picture became horrifyingly clear. This group—the Crimson Veil—was not just some shadowy cabal hiding in the underworld. No, they were intertwined with the highest echelons of society: politicians, corporate tycoons, influential judges, and even some security chiefs he had once thought were incorruptible.He felt his pulse quicken as he realized the depth of their reach. Every obstacle he had faced over the past few months, every carefully orchestrated threat, was a reflection of their influence. The Black Gang, the Bell Mill Gang—they were nothing more than tools, pawns manipulated by The Crimson Veil to test him, to probe his strength and strategy.The implications were staggering. This was not just revenge he sought anymore; it was justice for a network that had infiltrated every corner of power in Gelrith, a network that had taken his mother’s lif
Chapter 377
The moment Antonio’s feet touched the polished stone of the porch, he slipped into his house with quiet efficiency. As soon as he entered, he removed his jacket, hung it neatly, and reached for the necklace around his neck—a small but intricately designed heirloom, heavy with history and purpose. As soon as it touched his chest, a familiar surge coursed through his body. Not just energy, not just strength, but a deep, almost primal connection to knowledge and insight that seemed to emanate from some other plane of awareness. His vision blurred for a split second, and then he was no longer entirely in the physical world. In his subconscious, the air shimmered, and before him appeared the seven missing scrolls. Each floated in space, bound by a faint golden aura, pulsating with a rhythm that resonated with the heartbeat of the universe itself. He could feel the knowledge contained within them, ancient and immense, waiting to be understood. Without hesitation, Antonio reac
Chapter 376
Antonio stepped out of the Ortega estate gates, the late afternoon sun glinting against the polished black of his car. His mind was calm, composed, and unwavering. He had just told Liora’s family, with perfect politeness and precision, that he had no intention of pursuing any romantic involvement with Liora. He had been firm, yet courteous—a difficult balance, but one he had mastered over the years. As far as he was concerned, the matter was settled. Business remained business, and nothing more. The Ortega family, however, did not see it the same way. Inside the sprawling mansion, the room where Antonio had just stood was now heavy with tension. The ornate curtains, which had been drawn to filter the golden light of the late afternoon, now seemed to cast long, accusing shadows across the room. Liora’s mother and others exchanged terse glances. Liora herself, sat frozen, her hand lightly touching the edge of her chair as if to steady herself. “He actually said it,” Liora’s
Chapter 375
Before Liora could respond to Antonio’s sharp question, the air in the room shifted.A voice cut through the tension from outside the door—clear, firm, and unmistakably adult.“She wants you to marry her, Antonio.”Both Antonio and Liora turned toward the door at the same time.The handle turned, and the door swung open without hesitation. Liora’s mother stepped inside, her posture straight, her expression composed but resolute. She looked from her daughter to Antonio, as though she had walked into the room prepared for exactly what she was about to say.Liora stiffened. “Mother—”But her mother raised a hand, silencing her without even looking her way.“I think it’s time everything was said plainly,” she continued, closing the door behind her. “Enough of half-truths and excuses.”Antonio remained standing, his face unreadable. “You were listening,” he said calmly.“I was,” Liora’s mother replied without apology. “And I heard enough.”She moved further into the room, her heels clickin
Chapter 374
Antonio’s car rolled through the tall wrought-iron gates of the Ortega mansion. The estate looked as immaculate as ever—pristine white walls, towering pillars, and wide balconies that spoke of old wealth and careful maintenance. Yet despite its beauty, an uneasy silence hung in the air, thick enough to feel. As soon as Antonio stepped out of the car, the two men who had brought him there moved ahead quickly, ushering him toward the entrance as though time itself were chasing them. The massive doors opened before they even knocked, revealing Liora’s mother and a few household staff standing anxiously in the foyer. “Antonio,” Liora’s mother said, relief washing over her face. “Thank you for coming.” Antonio gave a brief nod, his eyes already scanning the room. “Where is she?” “Upstairs,” she replied immediately. “Her room.” Without another word, Antonio followed them up the wide staircase, his long strides echoing against the marble steps. His mind raced as they climbed. The im
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