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531. The Overlord
Alex had expected opposition from the heads of state, but he had never imagined that the ones in office would openly discuss betraying Alexandria to the enemy.It was completely clear now that their masters in Valheim wanted to disarm Alexandria and weaken her so badly that she wouldn’t be able to defend the next invasion.Even though Alex wanted to rip out Douglas’ tongue for making such an offer, he suppressed his rage for the moment and spoke as calmly as he could.“What would you get by destroying the very nation that fed, clothed, and sheltered you?”Douglas scoffed at his naïve words and gestured with his open arms.“Open your eyes and look around you! Alexandria is already falling apart. There is no saving this country. Valestra and Ivera are crumbling from within. We are neck-deep in debt, and the army has been reduced to a shadow of its former self. There is nothing left to cling to. Alexandria’s past glory doesn’t matter anymore. What matters is where we are headed. And I, f
530. A Meeting With the President
The lines were in code, but Alex knew exactly what the message meant. He had been waiting for this day ever since he’d gotten his hands on Raul’s research, and now the future had finally arrived.Instead of replying to the text, Alex deleted the message.He knew the information was far too valuable to be picked up by the enemy, so he chose to switch to a secure channel on a private satellite radio designed by Kronos Tech.“Sam…it’s me…Can you hear me?”Amidst cracks of static, Samantha’s voice rose from the other side, diminished and shrill.“Loud…and clear!”“Get things ready. I am already on my way to lay the final touches. I want the bird ready to fly by tomorrow.”“Understood. Preparations are already underway. We are going to test two separate designs with two flight paths. The only problem now is a safe landing location.”“I have a place in mind,” Alex replied. “I’ll send you the coordinates and discuss everything else in the morning. Just get everything shipshape. And remember
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
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