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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.
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“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
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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
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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
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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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Ethan sat on the throne, still unable to move, his face a mask of pain and shame.Theo remained in his chair, completely frozen, his eyes staring at nothing as his mind struggled to process everything that had been revealed.Elara smirked, clearly satisfied by the outcome."Well,” Ethan said finally, his voice rough and hollow. "I guess you finally achieved your aim. You got to see The Order crumble.”Elara smirked wider, gleeful satisfaction in her eyes.“Oh, definitely yes,” she said. "But I’m not satisfied yet. This—” she gestured around the chamber mockingly, her cuffed hands sweeping in an arc, “this is not enough. I wanted everything associated with the Aurelius family name to crumble. Not just The Order. Everything.” Her smirk lingered.He took a deep breath, the weight of everything pressing down on him until he could barely breathe.He rubbed his face with both hands, his fingers pressing against his eyes as if he could somehow push away the reality of what had just happene
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