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40. A heavy toll
Back in Glenmonte, Alex had left Dr. Lucy to take charge of the greenhouse and was now driving down the old Keppler Highway. Currently, his navigation marker was set on Kronos Tech, and his hands were steady on the steering wheel.Passing through the Vanderbilt Express Tunnel, he gradually slowed down as he approached the toll plaza. Even though no other cars were passing through at this late hour, Alex noticed the boom gate had been lowered, and two men in civic volunteer overalls were standing at the entrance.“Slow down, sir,” one of the volunteers instructed, putting his hand out. Alex was surprised by the suddenly increased security arrangement. It almost seemed a bit excessive.“Where are you coming from and where are you headed?” the other volunteer questioned as Alex was forced to stop his sedan. Annoyed by the unexpected stop, Alex lowered his front window and answered in an annoyed voice, “I’m coming from Liechtenstein and headed for Remington Avenue.” The volunteers sn
39. Desperate for payback
Inside a luxurious private resort on the island of New Haven, Felicia was standing on the porch and gazing out into the sunset. But instead of enjoying the natural beauty, her mind was focused on something else.Robert had tried to get her to sit down on the hammocks and take a drink, but she remained adamant in her refusal.“We came here to relax. You should at least try to enjoy the view,” he spoke timidly.Felicia barely heard a word as she was too distracted by her own thoughts.It wasn’t until Robert touched her lightly on the shoulder that she finally reacted.“What?” she snapped at him without warning. “What do you want me to do? Should I cook dinner for you? Or perhaps iron your clothes?”Robert was shocked by the sudden change in her behavior. He had never seen her act out so rudely in front of him, and it made him reconsider his approach.“I was just saying you should enjoy the view and forget all worries for now. We are at a private resort. Let’s enjoy our time off and spen
38. The price of mercy
Since Alex had violated the rules of the Blood Banner Market, he was forbidden from bidding on any of the other items that were still on auction. However, Paul honored his word and allowed him to leave with the two herbs he had won during the last round of bidding.“You shouldn’t have broken the rules, Mr. Verlaine,” Paul Sanchez whispered as he escorted Alex outside once the auction concluded. “I showed you my hospitality by welcoming you with open arms, yet you mocked this establishment by refusing to kill your opponent. It truly breaks my heart to see you go.”As Alex crossed the gate, he stopped and turned around to look at Paul.“I once saved your dear establishment from being hammered by the law. You would have been behind bars, if it weren’t for me.”Paul smiled peevishly, his face still stiff and rugged. “I haven’t forgotten anything. But now that debt has been repaid,” he muttered back.“I already have what I need, so I won’t bother you again. Good luck with your schemes.”A
37. First Blood
Seeing the raised wine glasses around him, the young guy in the viper mask turned anxious. He had never expected to see such enthusiasm about a duel. All the people in the room were supposed to be a part of the city’s elite upper circle, but none of them seemed to care about money or even the rare relics on offer. To them, watching a duelist kill another was the best form of entertainment.“If the bidders are ready, then I request them to walk over to this stage,” Paul Sanchez announced, clearing space for the challengers. Alex and the Red Viper climbed onto the stage and stood three feet apart with Paul acting as the mediator.“I would like to remind everyone that this is a highly exclusive establishment, and we are all civilized folk here. So, before we begin the duel, I will ensure it is completely impartial.”Like a magician performing a street trick, he pulled out a set of ten cards and held them face down before the two challengers.“First, we must choose a location. Please pi
36. Blood Banner Auction
It was six in the evening when Alex pulled up outside a ornate iron gate in his expensive black sedan. As he stepped out of the car, he was immediately stopped by two guards dressed in white suits.“This is private property. No trespassing.”One of the guards put his hand out, blocking his path.But Alex wasn’t dismayed in the slightest. He looked straight at him and replied, “I need to visit the night market. It’s urgent.”The guard raised a suspicious eyebrow and responded in a gruff voice, “Entry by invitation only. Please go back.”Alex put his hands in his pockets and shook his head dismissively.“Do me a favor, would you? Just go in there and tell Paul Sanchez that Alexander has returned. I am sure he would be happy to hear it.”***Inside the luxurious gothic mansion, the grand reception hall was holding a gathering of the city’s most influential businessmen, tech billionaires and notorious smugglers.Men and women wearing masquerade masks sat on gold-rimmed Elizabethan chairs i
35. Dragon Orchid Dilemma
Later in the afternoon, Josiah Warrington accompanied Alex and Dr. Lucy to Greenville, where their largest greenhouse was located. It was a state-of-the-art agricultural facility, equipped with automatic irrigation sprinklers, humidity control, and an advanced temperature regulation system. “We call this greenhouse Demeter. Named after the Greek Goddess of Fertility. It is a completely automated enclosure that requires minimal human intervention. Everything you need can be controlled with the touch of a button, and we have sensors monitoring all environmental conditions within, eliminating the need for daily visits.”Alex was impressed by what he was seeing. But he still looked at Dr. Lucy for confirmation.“Will this work?” he asked.Dr. Lucy had to admit this greenhouse was even better than the control labs in Kronos Tech and could easily produce ten times the yield. “This is perfect. We can grow the herbs quite easily here.”Josiah was intrigued by their conversation and couldn’t
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