2026-08-07 18:02:00Nicholas smiled at her.
"You don't have to think about me. If removing me helps your future—"
Before he could finish, Vivian immediately shook her head.
"No."
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Chapter 83: A Higher Power
"It's everywhere," Julian whispered, staring at his tablet screen in the dim lighting of the Peterson estate. "Every news outlet, every social media feed. They are calling it the Fall of Peterson Global."Victoria sat motionless on the velvet sofa, her eyes hollow. The morning sun was just peaking through the heavy curtains, but inside the mansion, it felt cold and dead."Turn it off," Victoria said softly, her voice raspy."Our stock dropped forty percent overnight," Julian continued, his voice shaking with pure panic and regret. "The board is calling an emergency meeting for noon. They want us removed, Victoria! We lost the arcade, we lost the
Chapter 82: The Fall Of Power
Victoria slammed her wine glass down onto the white tablecloth with a loud, sharp crash. Red wine sloshed over the rim, staining the white linen deep red."You think a fake recording frightens me?!" Victoria shrieked, her voice echoing off the high ceilings of the dining hall. She stood up so fast her chair screeched against the floor. "We built this city! The Peterson family made every official sitting at this table!"She was acting out of pure, desperate rage. For years, her family’s name had been an untouchable shield. Losing the auction had humiliated her, but having a commoner corner her in front of her political allies felt like a blade twisting in her pride.
Chapter 81: The New Owner
Rain fell in heavy sheets over the tall wrought-iron gates of the Elysium Country Club. Golden lanterns cast a warm glow across the manicured lawn and the stone drive.Nicholas stepped out of the black sedan, his plain dark jacket quickly getting soaked. He walked straight toward the entrance booth.A tall guard in a sharp navy uniform stepped out, holding a heavy flashlight. He looked Nicholas up and down, his eyes lingering on the wet plain clothes with clear disgust. This was a private sanctuary where multi-millionaires bought their way away from ordinary people. To the guard, a boy in plain clothes on foot looked like a lost delivery driver or a beggar trying to sneak a peek at high society."Hold it right there," the guard snapped, shining the bright light straight into Nicholas's eyes. "Private property. Turn around and leave."Nicholas didn't blink or block the light. "I am here to see Victoria Peterson."The guard chuckled, a mean sneer spreading across his face. "Miss Peterso
Chapter 80: Midnight Counterstrike
Knox’s loud, rough laughter echoed down the dark, empty hallway of the property office."You think you’re a big man because you bought some land?" Knox sneered, holding the Zippo’s yellow flame closer to the thick paper folder. "Without these deeds, your sixty-five million dollars gets trapped in court for five years. Julian will tie you up in legal knots until you’re broke."Knox was arrogant because he had spent years doing dirty work for the Peterson family. He believed a student in a plain jacket would panic the moment physical force was brought into a business deal.Nicholas stood near the shattered doorway, entirely unbothered. He didn't jump forward. He didn't plead for the documents."Julian sent you because he’s desperate," Nicholas said smoothly, keeping his voice low and steady. "He lost the auction, he ruined his sister's stock, and now he sends an enforcer to commit arson in a government building.""Shut your mouth!" Knox snapped, his smile fading as anger flared in his e
Chapter 79: A Strategic Turn
"Twenty million going twice," the auctioneer called out, his voice echoing through the quiet hall.Victoria stood behind the podium, her chest rising and falling quickly. She kept her eyes fixed on Nicholas, waiting for him to lift his arm or call out a higher number. Every second felt like an eternity.Nicholas remained near the exit, his face completely calm. He knew he didn't need to spend another dollar to destroy her plan. His gaze shifted from the stage to the second row of the VIP section.Sitting alone in a glittering silver dress was Chloe Vance. The famous pop star stared at the stage with tight lips and cold eyes. Months ago, Victoria’s media company had secretly blacklisted Chloe after a contract dispute, cutting off her major sponsorship deals across the city.Nicholas took two slow steps forward. He didn't look at the auctioneer. He looked directly at Chloe."Miss Vance," Nicholas spoke, his voice clear enough to break the quiet in the room.Chloe blinked, surprised. "Mr
Chapter 78: The Unseen Limit
Julian slowly sank back into his velvet chair, his knuckles turning chalky white as he gripped his knees. He didn't yell. He didn't throw a fit. A deep, sick embarrassment washed over him, turning his face a dull shade of red. He had handed full control of tonight’s presentation to Victoria, trusting her grand plan to rebuild their family’s authority. Now, sitting under the blinding lights with every news camera pointed at their front row, he felt like a helpless child. He squeezed his eyes shut, completely unable to look at his sister or the crowd behind him.On stage, Victoria’s chest heaved beneath her dark blue dress. Her knuckles turned raw as she practically leaned her entire weight against the microphone stand to keep her knees from buckling. Her mind raced wildly, searching for any way to reclaim control of her own stage."Security," Victoria demanded, her voice cutting through the microphone with a sudden, desperate sharp edge. "Hold that man where he stands. The auction s
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