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Chapter 245
Vivian Fairchild was deeply confused about what to do regarding Mariya Romano's request for financial help. The conflicting information about Sebastian Sterling had left her questioning everything she thought she knew about the dangerous criminal.Unable to make such a momentous decision alone, she decided to seek counsel from the one person she trusted most - Karvel Cross.She found him at his modest apartment, which still showed signs of the fire damage from the Head Hunter's earlier attack. He was sitting by the window, reading a medical journal, when she knocked on his door."Karvel, I need to talk to you about something important," Vivian said as she entered."Of course. What's troubling you?""It's about Mariya Romano. She asked me to meet with her today, and what she told me... it's completely changed how I see this whole situation."Karvel set down his journal and gave her his full attention. "What did she say?""She claims that Sebastian Sterling isn't really working for the
Chapter 244 Part 2
"I'm asking you to help me because we used to be friends, and because innocent people will die if I can't keep making these payments."Vivian stared across the restaurant at Sebastian, who was now deep in conversation with the Head Hunter. "How much money are we talking about?""Ten million. Just to buy us more time.""Ten million dollars? Mariya, that's not pocket change, even for me.""I know it's a lot, but I'm desperate. My mother and brother's lives are at stake."Vivian considered the request carefully. "I need to think about this. It's not a decision I can make lightly.""I understand. How long do you need?""Give me twenty-four hours. I'll get back to you with my answer.""Thank you, Vivian. That's all I can ask for."After their tense lunch concluded, Sebastian and the Head Hunter made their way back to The Ronin charter headquarters, a nondescript warehouse building on the industrial side of town."So, Sterling," the Head Hunter said as they walked through the reinforced ent
Chapter 244 Part 1
Vivian Fairchild could hear the Head Hunter and Sebastian Sterling talking about her with obvious contempt, their voices carrying across the restaurant despite their attempt at discretion. Her anger boiled over as she listened to their crude assessments."You know what?" Vivian said, turning to face Sebastian directly. "I've heard enough of your pathetic posturing for one lifetime, Sterling."Sebastian smirked at her outburst. "Have you now, princess? And what exactly are you going to do about it?""I'm going to make sure everyone in this city knows exactly what kind of scum you really are. A wanted criminal who preys on innocent women and hides behind bigger criminals when things get tough.""Innocent women?" Sebastian laughed harshly. "Is that what you call yourself?""I call myself someone who doesn't associate with murderers and extortionists."To Vivian's complete surprise, Mariya suddenly spoke up in Sebastian's defense. "Vivian, you don't understand the situation.""Excuse me?"
Chapter 243
When Vivian Fairchild heard from Mariya Romano, she was genuinely surprised. Her phone had rung just as she was reviewing quarterly reports in her penthouse office, and seeing Mariya's name on the caller ID made her pause."This is unexpected," Vivian murmured to herself before answering. "Mariya. To what do I owe this... pleasure?""Vivian, I know this is sudden, but I was hoping we could meet. There's something important I need to discuss with you.""Important? That's intriguing. Given our history, I can't imagine what we'd have to talk about.""Please. Just give me an hour of your time. I'll explain everything when I see you."After ending the call, Vivian immediately phoned her best friend Sophia Yale."You'll never guess who just called me," Vivian said when Sophia picked up."Enlighten me.""Mariya Romano. She wants to meet.""That desperate bitch? What could she possibly want with you?""I have no idea, but I'm curious enough to find out."Sophia's voice turned sharp. "Vivian,
Chapter 242
Sebastian Sterling deliberately chose not to explain the whole specifics to Mariya Romano about her family's situation. The truth was more complex than he was willing to reveal - after rescuing Elena Castellano and Antonio Castellano the first time, he had planted sophisticated tracking devices on both of them that would always give him their real-time location no matter where they were moved. He also had a tactical team standing by, ready to take action at a moment's notice if the Head Hunter's people recaptured them.But Mariya didn't need to know those details. The less she knew about his true capabilities, the safer everyone would be."Sebastian, I can't believe you managed to get them away from those monsters," Mariya said, tears of relief streaming down her face. "How can I ever repay you for this?""You don't need to repay me anything," Sebastian replied, maintaining his criminal persona's gruff exterior. "Leo Romano was my boss. Protecting his people is just business."Before
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On their drive back through the city streets, the Head Hunter sat in the passenger seat of his black limousine while Sebastian Sterling occupied the seat across from him. The tension in the vehicle was palpable as both men sized each other up."Now listen carefully, Sterling," the Head Hunter began, his voice carrying the authority of someone accustomed to absolute obedience. "Even though I've decided to recruit you, you can't just waltz into The Ronin like you're joining some street gang.""I wouldn't expect it to be that simple," Sebastian replied smoothly."Before you can officially join our ranks, you need to be properly ranked. And for that to happen, you'll have to fight the already existing members of this charter."Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "Fight them how?""One-on-one combat. No weapons, no tricks, just pure skill and brutality. You'll start at the bottom and work your way up.""And then?""The higher you rank among our operatives, the more privileges and power you'll hav
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