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Chapter 273
The city lights blurred past the windows as the car cut through the streets. The driver—one of the guards that were employed by Magnus—kept his eyes fixed on the road ahead, completely focused on navigation and nothing else. Theo sat in the front passenger seat, his body angled slightly toward the window, and Ethan was in the back, staring out at the blurred lights of the city passing by.After twenty minutes of nothing but the hum of the engine and the distant sound of traffic, Theo spoke.“My Lord, do you think they’ll come back?” he asked, still looking out the window. "The commanders, I mean. From what I observed in that room, I don’t think they will.”Ethan didn’t respond immediately.When he finally did, he told Theo that they should wait and see what Marcel and the other commanders decide, since they’d said they’d get back through Marcel.Ethan had decided before even going to the meeting that if they ended up refusing, he'd move forward with the alternative plan. He had de
Chapter 272
In the command centre of The Order’s largest military base, a holographic map of the world hovered above the central table.Ethan sat at the head of the table, his posture straight.Theo sat beside him, close enough that their shoulders almost touched. His jaw was clenched tight, already defensive. He’d been watching Ethan like a hawk ever since they’d arrived, ready to strike at the first sign of disrespect.Around the table sat eight of the highest-ranking commanders. Marcel stood at the far end, his arms crossed, his face unreadable.The silence in the room was heavy until Colonel Voss’ chair scraped against the stone floor as he leaned forward.“Let’s get to it,” he said, his voice rough like gravel. "I don't know about Marcel, but we didn't come because Marcel asked us to. We only did, out of respect for what you've done in the past. But understand—” He paused, making sure every eye in the room was on him. "We’re not here to be convinced to come back. That decision is final.
Chapter 271
“So you’re really doing this? Even knowing it could cost you your life?” Ethan asked, still in disbelief.Jessica said, “Look, I’ve spent my whole career chasing stories that actually matter. Getting close to the truth and making sure it doesn’t just disappear. Do you know what it’s like to know something huge and have to keep your mouth shut? To watch people believe lies and not be able to do anything about it? To know you could expose it but can’t?”“Here’s the thing about your family,” she continued. "Most people act like they love the Aurelius name. They act like they respect you all. But honestly? They hate you guys. They think you’re all pure and perfect on the surface, but deep down, they believe you’re corrupt as hell.”"Besides..." She gave a slight shrug.“I’m not built to bend. Not to threats. Not to anyone. This story is too big to ignore, and I’ve never backed down from such a story like this."There was something impressive about her stubbornness, even if it was foolish
Chapter 270
The restaurant looked exactly like Ethan remembered it the last time he’d been here with Jessica.She was already there, waiting at a corner table.She’d messaged him the night before asking him to meet her here because it’s about The Order.He had no idea how she’d found out about it and that he was connected to it, making him dying to know what exactly she wanted to talk about.He had almost cancelled, due to the crisis that had been surrounding him for the past three days.But he couldn't risk it, fearing if she published anything about it, everything would blow up, making make it way harder for him to just disappear and be forgotten.He’d been going back and forth in his head about what to do, contemplating whether to hand all his shares over to Lara and let her run the whole company or sell everything and dump all the money into the orphanage where he grew up.All he wanted—like he’d decided days ago—was to be done with the Aurelius family. He just wanted a fresh start. A simple
Chapter 269
As Ethan stepped outside, he found Theo leaning against Ethan’s car.Ethan’s jaw tightened. He didn’t look at Theo as he spoke.“Just give it up, Theo,” he said flatly, walking toward the car. "There’s no point anymore. I believe every word Elara told me. It’s over.”Earlier, before Ethan had left the mansion, Theo had suggested that Ethan perform a spirit communion to speak directly with Magnus’ spirit and verify the truth."Get the truth from the source instead of trusting someone with a clear agenda," Theo had said.But Ethan had refused to.“But why? This could prove your father’s innocence—or at least give you certainty instead of this torment. Yes, there’s a risk that using death magic might drain some of your power permanently, but the historical records show most Kings of the World who’ve performed it retained their powers. The risk is minimal compared to—”“I said no!” Ethan had snapped, and that had been the end of the discussion.Now, as Ethan tried to get past him to the
Chapter 268
Ethan’s world had collapsed entirely.Everyone—including his entire army—had abandoned him. Only Theo remained.It had started with Lara. After Ethan left the chamber, she had stormed into the mansion like a tempest, her voice echoing through marble halls as she hurled condemnations at him, naming his father’s atrocities and the blood-stained path that had led to his throne. She had called him a king built on lies and corpses. Then, she had packed her belongings and left, ensuring her departure was witnessed by as many guards and servants as possible.The damage was catastrophic. The soldiers who overheard had spread the revelation like wildfire through the ranks. Within hours, Marcel approached Ethan. “Your Majesty,” he’d said, but the title sounded hollow in his mouth.Ethan had looked up from where he sat, staring at nothing.“The men have heard everything,” Marcel continued.Ethan had nodded slowly, because he had expected it.“Most of them have family lines that go back gen
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