2025-06-12 22:50:23Alex tried to ignore Felicia and her new lover and focus his attention on Dr. Lucy, but Felicia wasn’t ready to let it go.
“So, this is what you have been doing behind my back, you ungrateful dog!” she snapped. “How dare you cheat on me with another woman? Have you forgotten that we are still married?”
Alex calmly reached into his pocket and pulled out the wedding ring Felicia had tossed away. Placing it on the table, he whispered coldly, “I think you’re the one who was eager to divorce me.”
This gesture infuriated Felicia even more, making her blood boil. She was ready to tear into Alex when Robert stepped in.
Stunned by Dr. Lucy’s calm demeanor and natural beauty, he couldn’t resist making an impression.
“My lady, I think this pauper has deceived you. Alex is a good-for-nothing loser who can’t even afford to buy a Chinese takeaway. He wasn’t the one who made the reservation. It was me,” he declared confidently, putting on his most charming smile.
But Dr. Lucy wasn’t impressed.
Just at that moment, the manager of the restaurant returned with a bottle of expensive Chardonnay. Hearing the commotion, he frowned and asked, “What seems to be the problem?”
Seeing the 2002 Chardonnay, Robert’s face brightened, and his mouth fell agape. He knew it cost well over a hundred grand. Still under the impression that it was his family name that had earned him such treatment, he turned to the manager.
“I only booked a table. There is no need for such an expensive complimentary drink,” he said, gloating in his own false sense of pride.
But the manager raised a condescending eyebrow and frowned at Robert. Ignoring his words, he walked over to Alex and greeted him with a smile before uncorking the bottle.
“Once more, I apologize for the confusion earlier. Please accept this humble gift, sir. The chef has prepared a seven-course meal for you and your lovely companion,” he said politely. “Please enjoy your food while we prepare the deluxe suite for you. It should only take a few minutes.”
Immediately, a train of waiters poured out of the kitchen, pushing four trolleys laden with food, and the head chef himself came out, carrying his signature dessert: the Golden Cannoli Delight.
Felicia and Robert were stunned by the display, their eyes widening in shock. They never even imagined Alex could afford to dine at such an elite restaurant, but hearing that he had booked a private suite gave them the shock of a lifetime.
Unable to control her anger, Felicia lost her temper and shouted at the top of her voice, “Are you really this stupid? Alex is nothing more than a penniless loser. He can never afford a deluxe suite at Neon Heights, and you’re seriously offering him free food!”
“Yeah, she is right. This guy’s just a lousy freeloader who is trying to fool this lovely lady over here,” Robert joined in. “Alex must have woven another elaborate lie to get close to you. But trust me, he doesn’t even have a penny to his name.”
Dr. Lucy had been hearing their constant allegations for quite a long time, and she could no longer bear such insolence toward the man who had given her everything.
She immediately rose from her chair and frowned at them.
“You don’t even know who you are talking to. Don’t cross your limits unless you want to ruin your lives forever,” she warned.
“Oh, so he has already gotten you under his spell, is it?” Felicia scoffed. “Alex is only going to disappoint you. I know he must have used the Rashford name to enter this restaurant, but let me tell you that he is nothing that he claims to be.”
“Yeah, he doesn’t belong here, especially with you,” Robert added in support, unable to take his eyes off Dr. Lucy’s charming face.
“What are you doing there, still standing like a mannequin?” Felicia asked the manager. “Kick this penniless loser out right now unless you want to lose our patronage forever!”
The manager’s face darkened, and he turned to look at Alex.
Alex heaved a sigh and decided he had finally had enough. He got up from the table and said coldly, “I won’t be tolerating any more of this nonsense. Throw them both out!”
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538. Turning Back the Clock
Sergei wasn’t the type of person to hold negotiations on someone else’s terms, but the information that Alex possessed was of critical importance.Obtaining the nuclear weapons instantly became secondary to Sergei’s plans.“I’ll pay you whatever you ask and grant you complete immunity as a citizen of Valheim. Just tell me where Commander Payne is hiding and who else he has allied with.Alex heaved a frustrated sigh.“I don’t need your money. I am a businessman with a vision. And that is worth more than money can ever buy.”“Then what do you want?” Sergei asked, his voice agitated and hoarse.“I want a piece of the main pie. Once you conquer Alexandria and subjugate its citizens, you’ll have access to all the country's resources. Valheim will become a global superpower when that happens. So, to truly expand my business and grow beyond borders, I need the system on my side.”“You have me on your side,” Sergei muttered.“People change, Mr. Zharkov. I can’t keep relying on you all the tim
537. Full Disclosure
Calvin Merson’s adamant refusal to spill his secrets boiled Sergei’s blood. But he knew using force was futile.He left the room with General Varoose following close behind.“Give me a day with him, and I guarantee he’ll be singing for you,” General Varoose spoke with the ego of a man who’d interrogated hundreds of prisoners of war during his career.But Sergei merely frowned at his words.“Mr. Merson will die before confessing anything. I have seen his eyes. Those were the eyes of a man who is willing to sacrifice anything for his mission.”“So, we’re just going to sit here and do nothing?” General Varoose asked impatiently.Sergei’s phone rang before he could answer.It was a call from the minister of defense.“We flew our drones over Gulliver’s Reef. They didn’t detect any radiation.”“How’s that possible?”“The experts believe the bomb wasn’t equipped with a nuclear warhead.”“What about the satellites? They picked up a mushroom cloud. And the thermal sensors spiked like crazy.”“
536. The Greater Good
General Varoose had led his troops to victory in countless battles and held the line against impossible odds on several occasions, but even to this day, he remembered what the God of War had done to his army.Xander Payne had ripped right through his defensive formation and routed his whole battalion almost single-handedly.He was the one General Varoose feared more than the devil himself, and hearing his name again after so many years brought back all his terrible memories.Staring at the scar over his left eye in the reflection in his mirror, General Varoose frowned and tightened his bushy eyebrows together.“Xander Payne is dead. He was killed in the bioweapon attack three years ago. We even sent in a hit squad to confirm the kill!” he replied after a long spell of deathly silence.“They didn’t manage to recover his body or provide any photographic evidence,” Sergei retorted. “I am afraid, all this time, we believed in a rumor.”“If Xander Payne were still alive, he would have reta
535. The One Who Must Not Be Named
News of the nuclear launch spread globally like wildfire, and by the time dawn broke over the northern hemisphere, every single news channel had the satellite footage of the enormous mushroom cloud on display.The International Peacekeeping Union called an emergency meeting of all 17 major countries, including Valheim and the military Republic of Orichoko.The President of the Council was furious about the unexpected nuclear launch, and his eyes were fixed on the 3 major nuclear powers.“There was a nuclear detonation over Gulliver’s Reef last night. But no one has accepted responsibility for the test,” he barked, staring daggers at the Defense Ministers of each nuclear nation. “You can try to play it smart, but I know it was one of you three. Only 3 countries have nuclear capabilities. It’s either Valheim, Orichoko, or Zorland!”“It wasn’t us. We don’t even have the capability to hit a target that far away,” the minister from Orichoko replied. “Clearly, there is a bigger fish in this
534. Operation Daybreak
As advised by Alex, the missiles were dismantled, and each part was loaded onto a separate truck while the warheads were airlifted via heavy-duty transport choppers.While all parts were bound for the same location, they were moved through different routes.Some were loaded onto private jets while others were shipped onto yachts and fishing trawlers.By scattering the components, they avoided attracting any unwanted attention and were easily able to clear all checkpoints without raising any suspicion.Right at the stroke of midnight, the first choppers landed in Santini, followed by the jets, yachts, and fishing boats, which took longer routes to confuse the coast guard and curious radar operators.Once all the components had landed, Samantha and her team started working double-time to reassemble the nukes.Meanwhile, Captain Williams and his elite commandos patrolled the beaches, keeping an eye out for any snooping boats and aircraft.“What’s the status, Captain?” Alex radioed in.“T
533. Nuclear Dreams
By revealing his true identity, Alex had sparked Elaine’s rebellious spirit, instilling him with a fiery new sense of hope.Even though President Sebastian held absolute power over Alexandria, Alex could already envision the possibility of change once people discovered the truth about their corrupted leaders.For now, however, Alex’s top priority was bolstering Alexandria’s military capabilities. And a nuclear revival was the best choice on the table.That same day, Alex took the evening flight and returned to Glenmonte. Once there, he drove straight to Cherry Hearse Avenue to meet Samantha at the secret nuclear research facility.Samantha welcomed Alex with a confident smile and gestured toward the nuclear storage facility behind.“We managed to finally refine the uranium and install it into two separate warheads. Our first atomic bombs are ready for testing.”“Well done. I am proud of all of you. Today, you’ve laid the foundations for helping Alexandria reclaim her lost glory,” Alex
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