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529. Power Switch
Power shifted overnight as the old lions retreated to their dens while a new lone wolf stepped forth, emerging as the new king of the cut-throat concrete jungle.Governor Morton arranged for a press conference where he officially welcomed Alex to Ivera, treating him like a valued guest.“The city of Hannington is extremely lucky to be graced by the billionaire philanthropist from Glenmonte, Alex Verlaine! And the entire state of Ivera stands to benefit from his generosity.”Alex accepted the warm introduction with humility.“I am happy to be here. It is my goal to help the people of Alexandria in whatever little way I can. For me, humanity always comes before business.”The whole auditorium echoed with loud applause and flashes as the reporters zoomed in on Alex, snapping shots that would be displayed on the front pages of every newspaper.Governor Morton adjusted his tie and smiled graciously.“I am happy to announce that Mr. Verlaine has decided to expand his business to Ivera. The
528. The Reins of Ivera
Raymond’s ears rang in disbelief as his whole world turned upside down in that one terrifying moment of realization.“Xander…Payne. No…This can’t be,” he mumbled, losing his breath as he stared at Alex in absolute horror. “Commander Payne…died three years ago. You…can’t be him.”“It was indeed a terrible attack. Most wouldn’t have survived something like that. But I crawled out of the rubble and held on to life just so that one day I could return and save my nation.”Raymond shook his head vehemently.“You are just a delusional businessman!” he snapped. “You are not the God of War! He is long gone!”“If you’re that confident, then I’ll cut you a deal,” Alex replied, gesturing toward the weapons’ rack behind. “Grab that shotgun and take your best shot. Kill me, and you get to walk out of here alive.”“You’re trying to trick me!” Raymond retorted, “I’ll do no such thing! I know you will shoot me the moment I grab the gun. And then you can just frame it as self-defense! I am not as stupi
527. The Dragon Returns
Raymond wasn’t born into a wealthy family, but he had clawed his way to the top, one painful step at a time.He had built Cosmo Tech with his own hands, recruiting the top mercenaries from around the country and training them into lethal operatives.Even the cops knew Raymond had more power over Ivera than the actual enforcement agencies.Cosmo Tech wasn’t just another security firm, but a private army of ruthless operatives equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and access to the best tactical gear money could buy.Sitting inside his grand mansion on Woodmont Boulevard, surrounded by his best operatives, he felt untouchable.Even the state troopers would think twice about marching into such a place. And Raymond had given his men permission to shoot any trespassers, no matter who they were.Despite the issues with the bank, Raymond wasn’t ready to give in.He had already cut a deal with one of his billionaire friends in Clover Dale to help him pay off his debts with the bank in exchan
526. The Exterminators
The recon drones mapped the whole villa, offering the attacking unit a complete view of all the entries and exit points.But the reflective glass on the windows prevented them from peeking inside.Alex cracked his shoulders and stood up as he heard the first pounding on the front door.A team of elite Cosmo Tech mercs breached the door with a tactical sledgehammer and rushed in with their SMGs covering every corner.There were no words, and every command was based on a silent gesture.Alex watched the whole charade unfold on the LED screen in his bedroom on the second floor as concealed security cameras tracked their every move.Then came the first heavy footsteps on the stairs below as the team moved up with mechanical precision, sweeping every corner and checking every angle.Two more doors were kicked open as the squad split in half to cover the first floor.Alex pulled out a remote detonator and calmly flicked a switch.Suddenly, two deafening blasts tore through the lower floor a
525. Summerville Showdown
Alex had hit Raymond where it hurt the most.With the bank breathing down Raymond’s neck and the governor refusing to cooperate, he was caught right in the middle of hell.And the only way out that he could think of was by getting rid of Alex.“I know your men robbed the bank. I know you were behind all this,” Raymond muttered, boiling with suppressed anger. “You want a piece of Ivera. But you refused to pay the toll. And now, you’re on my bad side.”“I have a habit of getting on people’s bad sides. You’re nothing special,” Alex mocked. “Martin already got my message, and Governor Morton is powerless now. That leaves only one thorn in my path. And that’s you, Raymond.”“You just made one mistake, Alex. I am not a thorn. I am the blade that will rip you in half when you try to get in my way!”“Then let’s see if you’re really as sharp as your tongue,” Alex scoffed. “You’re already neck deep in debt and have no friends to bail you out. It’s only a matter of time before I crush you comple
524. Debt Collector
The heist at H.J. Morgan bank became the top headline on every news channel the next day, and the whole business world felt the tremors.News spread like wildfire, and panic surged in the elite circles of Ivera.The bank was instantly hit by over a thousand withdrawal requests, and was forced to approve every single one of them to maintain whatever little integrity they had left.While the depositors fled with their cash, the borrowers bore the brunt of the catastrophe.Erwin Vincent spent the whole morning rejecting all pending loan applications and calling all debtors to collect the installments that were long overdue.Eventually, the axe fell on Raymond Smith, the bank’s top client, who had an outstanding loan of 1.5 billion dollars, which hadn’t been paid in 18 months.With sweaty palms and shaky hands, Erwin drove straight to Raymond Smith’s mansion with an urgent appointment.Raymond Smith was waiting in the grand living room, surrounded by lavish carpets and curtains and ornate
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