2026-04-30 12:01:41Logan shoved the suitcase into Francis’ hands, "Take it back, you asshole. You might have fooled everyone but I know you as the snake that you are. Lusting over my wife since the day you set eyes on her. You think I'll allow that to happen?" He grabbed the man by the collar again and dragged him towards the elevator. "Now, get lost."
Francis let out an amused chuckle. He straightened himself and pulled Logan into the elevator and whispered in his ear, “Haha, you got me. But guess what, I'm not going to stop, I'm gonna sleep with your wife and make her leave you. Just watch, you bastard.” He pushed Logan out of the elevator and the doors closed.
Logan breathed heavily as rage built up inside him… Imagine being that cocky.
He straightened himself before turning back towards Mia's room. As he slowly approached Ava, part of him wished that she didn't realize…that she didn't know what Francis was after. Because why would she accept any help from him if she knew his agenda? He prayed within himself and hoped that Ava wasn't already swayed by Francis.
"Logan, where did you get that money?” Ava looked at her husband with a panicked and worried gaze. "Did you steal it from somewhere?" She asked as disbelief clouded her eyes. "I know things are tough for us but that shouldn't let you result in stealing!"
She paused for a bit and sucked in a breath, then her eyes widened, "Oh my God, oh my God! Logan, please don't tell me you borrowed the money. The bank wouldn't lend you such a big amount with your yearly income. Don't tell me you sought loan sharks…”
Logan couldn't believe what Ava was saying. How could she say such a thing to him? Did she really think the worst of him? Did she think he couldn't get the money through legal means? Seeing how his wife was treating him like a criminal while she was praising Francis Lee just a few brought pain to his heart.
"I'm talking to you, Logan. Answer me!" She began to tear up as she pointed accusingly at him. "How could you do such a thing, Logan? I thought you were sensible! How do you expect us to pay back the loan you took? You know how dangerous that is! You're putting Mia in more danger."
Logan looked at how Ava was trembling in fear, thinking he had done something reckless. He couldn't take it anymore, it was time he told his wife about the truth and how wealthy he was. It wouldn't be fair to her and his daughter to be suffering when he was now the official heir to a multi-trillion empire.
He steadied her shoulders, “Hey… My love, calm down-”
Slap!Logan stiffened, he couldn't believe what just happened, did Ava just slap him across the face? He looked at her with his eyes wide."Never in your pitiful excuse of a life tell me to calm down.” Ava warned, her face carried no remorse for hitting him. “Do you know what you’ve done? You're telling me to calm down when you just put a target on our back?" The hate coming from her was real and unfiltered, "Not only do I need to take care of my daughter and this sorry excuse of a husband, I now have to take care of the money you borrowed from these loan sharks. Do you not know how high their interest rate is? Once you borrow from them, they'll make you indebted to them for the rest of your life.”
Logan was really stunned by Ava's actions. He touched the side of his face that was now visibly red, thanks to Ava's slap. The pain stung but not as much as her words did. He didn't know when she started seeing him this way…Pathetic, senseless, a burden. When did she start to hate him? Why had he not noticed it? Was it always there? Did she really see him as a silly excuse for a husband?
He couldn't help but wonder if there were any signs that he missed… That's when it hit him. Ava began to grow distant from him a month after she started working directly with Francis Lee. That awful man had made her grow tired of Logan, seeing him as a lost cause.
Logan looked at her, really looked at her, "Ava, do you hate me?"
Ava was taken aback by this question, it even got her wondering… Did she really hate him? Ava wasn't a violent person by nature, she rarely shouted or got angry. But now, seeing how easy it was for her to hit him, and worse, didn't have any regrets after…
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Chapter 265: The Warehouse Laptop
Logan spent the next few hours preparing for the warehouse visit. Scott's team secured the perimeter well before Logan arrived. Logan drove to the location at the stated time. He parked a block away and walked the rest of the distance. His hand was close to his weapon, but he didn't draw it.The warehouse was dark and cold and empty. The only light came from a single laptop sitting on a crate in the middle of the floor. The screen was glowing, a video was already playing.Logan approached slowly. He kept his eyes moving. He scanned the rafters, the corners and the shadows. He stopped in front of the laptop. The video showed a distorted figure. The face was blurred and the voice was altered. It was impossible to tell the gender.The distorted voice spoke. It was flat and mechanical."Gordon Pilgrim was useful but expendable. He served his purpose, now he is nothing."Logan watched the screen. His expression didn't change."We know who you really are, Logan. We know your true bloodlin
Chapter 264: The Restaurant Meeting
Logan arrived at the restaurant fifteen minutes early. The maître d' led him to a private room in the back with a long table and soft lighting. The seven engineers were already waiting for himThey stood up when he walked in, he shook each hand and introduced himself. They looked nervous but also excited and that was a good combination.They sat down, the waiters brought out appetizers and wine but the engineers barely touched anything because they had questionsOne of them spoke first, his name was Dr. Chen and he was the lead on the project. He leaned forward with his hands on the table."We appreciate the opportunity Logan, but we have concerns about direction and independence."Logan nodded and set down his glass "Tell me everything."Another engineer spoke up, her name was Maria and her voice was sharp but not rude "We need to know who we're reporting to and what happens if our work conflicts with your other interests."Logan looked at each of them one by one and he could see the
Chapter 263: The Crumbling Foundation
Luke arrived at the study with a folder under his arm. His face was serious, Logan knew it was important before Luke even spoke."Logan. I have something you need to see."Logan motioned for him to sit. "Show me."Luke opened the folder and spread papers across the desk. Shipping manifests, port records and termination notices. He pointed at each one as he talked."The Bright smuggling network is finished. They lost their last major port contact yesterday. The guy walked away, there was no warning."Logan picked up one of the papers and scanned it. "That means the remaining goods are being seized."Luke nodded. "Customs is holding shipments at three different ports. Suppliers are demanding payment for goods that aren't moving. The whole operation is crumbling from the inside."Logan set the paper down. "Jackson Bright?""He's in emergency meetings with his remaining allies, trying to salvage something. But from what I'm hearing, there's not much left to salvage.""What about Max?"Luk
Chapter 262: Cleaning the Board
Logan was reviewing the Micro-Dash outlines when Scott called. Scott's voice was urgent."Logan. One of the PI firms dropped out."Logan set down his pen. "Which one?""The local firm. The one Gordon hired first, they just withdrew. Cited conflict of interest."Logan leaned back in his chair. "That doesn't happen unless someone made them.""That's what I thought. So I traced it, soomeone made an anonymous payment. It was much larger than Gordon's budget. Enough to make the firm walk away."Logan was quiet for a moment. "Who?""I can't trace the payment. It came through multiple shell accounts. But someone spent a lot of money to cut Gordon's resources."Logan's expression hardened. "The real player. They're cleaning the board, cutting Gordon's tools and making him weaker."Scott paused. "That doesn't make sense. If the real player is pulling Gordon's strings, why weaken him?""Because Gordon is becoming a liability. He's too emotional and too reckless. The real player wants control, G
Chapter 261: The Import-Channel Proposal
Logan arrived at the private conference room at nine forty-five. Roman was already there. He stood by the window with a folder in his hand."Logan. Morning.""Morning." Logan sat down at the table. "Where's Dominique?""On her way. Traffic."Logan nodded. He looked around the room. It was neutral, white walls and a long table. Dominique Kay walked in a few minutes later. She was dressed in a sharp suit. Her hair was pulled back, she carried a leather portfolio."Logan. Good to see you.""You too, Dominique."She sat down across from him. Roman took the seat at the head of the table. He opened his folder and spread out papers."The consortium proposal. Formal presentation. I want you both to see everything before we move forward."Logan leaned back. "Go ahead."Roman laid out the details. Shared oversight of the import channels. Revenue splits that favored stability over growth. A city-council veto power that gave the government final say on major decisions.Logan listened. He didn't
Chapter 260: The Long Shadow
Logan waited until the house was quiet. Ava was asleep, Mia was asleep, the halls were dark and still.He walked to his study and closed the door behind him. He sat down at his desk and pulled out his phone. His hands were steady but his mind was not. Victor, the name kept circling in his head.He called Alfred.Alfred answered after two rings. "Logan. It's late.""I know. I need information.""What kind?""Victor Mitchell. I need his whereabouts, no matter how fragmentary."Alfred was quiet for a moment. Then he spoke. "That name. I haven't heard it in years.""Neither have I. But someone just sent me a message. Victor is still waiting. That means he's out there. That means he's connected to this."Alfred's voice was careful. "The trail on Victor Mitchell went cold a long time ago. He disappeared, went underground. No one has seen him in years.""Then find him. I don't care how long it takes. I don't care what it costs. Dig through old capital-city channels. Reach out to contacts you
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