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Chapter 20: The Cold Accusation and the Broken Groom
"Didn't I tell you to come find me tonight?"Calder leaned back against the armrest, keeping his voice gentle as he spoke over the phone.Downstairs in the hotel lobby, Sian twirled a strand of hair around her finger and put on a shy expression, even though he couldn't see her."Calder, you know how busy I am," she said with a soft sigh. "The wedding is tomorrow at noon. My parents are checking the guest list, the wedding planner keeps calling, and Burl won't leave me alone. It's really not easy for me to sneak away today."Calder's expression changed. His voice turned cold."Is that so? Or have you been too busy getting intimate with Burl to come and see me?"Sian froze."Calder, what are you saying? How could you think that about me?""Why shouldn't I?" Calder replied impatiently. "You're marrying him tomorrow, aren't you? If he's more important to you, then let's end this here. Tamsin has been begging me to take her back anyway. At least she knows how to make time for me."The mome
Chapter 19: The Brutal Training and Sian's Greed
Calder leaned back in the leather armchair, thinking about the Doomsday Shelter System.It seemed to possess technology far beyond anything in the modern world. It could transfer his consciousness into a realistic simulation and return him to his real body without leaving a single injury behind. As far as Calder was concerned, it was the perfect place to train for the apocalypse."Again."The moment he gave the command, darkness swallowed his vision.The second simulation ended in two seconds.The fourth ended with a broken collarbone and a five-second defeat. By the seventh attempt, he'd been punched in the stomach and choked unconscious within twelve seconds.Every time, Calder returned to the hotel unharmed. Every time, he entered the simulation again.By his tenth attempt, things had finally changed.Inside the steel cage, Calder watched his opponent's movements carefully. When the man launched a straight punch at his jaw, Calder shifted aside and deflected the blow with his forea
Chapter 18: The Arena Challenge and the Brutal Simulation
Calder returned to the Diamond Luxe Hotel and tossed his jacket onto the armchair. The extra million dollars was a welcome bonus, and his preparations for the apocalypse were nearly complete.But the fight in the alley had reminded him that raw strength wasn't enough. The beginner gene serum he'd bought from the system shop had improved his speed and power, allowing him to take down five thugs. However, those men were no trained fighters, and the enemies he'd face after the apocalypse would be far more dangerous."I need to improve my combat skills," Calder muttered. "I'll find a boxing gym this afternoon and learn some proper techniques. Once society collapses, I'll have to be able to protect myself."Ding!A notification sounded directly in his mind.[Detecting the Host's urgent need to become stronger. The Arena Simulation Function has been unlocked.][Urgent Quest Issued: Clear the Level 1 Arena Challenge within 48 hours.][Failure Penalty: The Arena function will be permanently d
Chapter 17: Ambush in the Blind Alley
“Well, well! Looks like the little bird knows he's cornered.”Carlton stepped out from behind a rusted dumpster, cracking his knuckles with a smug grin. Miller followed, carrying a thick metal pipe, while the other three men emerged from the shadows and blocked the alley entrance.“I'm Miller, and that's Carlton,” he said, pointing the pipe at Calder. “We're with the Iron Skulls. You've been spending a lot of money buying supplies around Fourth Street. Hand over your warehouse keys and everything you've bought, and we'll let you leave in one piece.”He tapped the pipe against his palm.“Otherwise, you'll be buried here.”Calder glanced at the five men and almost laughed. They had followed him all this way, apparently convinced he was an easy target.“Five against one?” he asked. “Come at me together. It'll save us all some time.”Carlton's grin disappeared.“You little bastard! Break his legs!”The five men charged.Carlton swung at Calder's face while Miller raised his metal pipe. Th
Chapter 16: The Tailing Pack and the Blind Alley
The sound of fuel pumps filled the depot as workers unloaded another shipment. Calder was checking the delivery records when his phone rang. Seeing Sian Vanecek's name on the screen, he couldn't help smirking.He answered the call.“Calder...” Sian's voice was sweet and affectionate. “Where have you been all day? I've been thinking about you since yesterday. I miss you so much. When can I come see you again?”Calder sneered. Sian was just as greedy as he remembered, and it hadn't taken much effort to get her wrapped around his finger.“I've been busy with work,” he replied casually. “But I'm free tonight at ten. Come to the same suite at Diamond Luxe.”“Really?” Sian sounded delighted. “Suite 1801?”“Ten o'clock. Don't be late.”“I won't! I'll see you tonight, babe!”She ended the call with a happy laugh. Calder slipped his phone into his pocket, already thinking about his next move. Sian would come running whenever she thought there was something to gain, while Tamsin was busy prepar
Chapter 15: The Space Expansion and the Energy Hoard
The door clicked shut as Tamsin left the hotel room. Calder's gentle smile disappeared, replaced by his usual cold expression.He washed up, changed his clothes, and drove to a legitimate lending company in the business district. He still had plenty of supplies to buy, and he needed more money to finish his preparations.“Welcome to Shanny Lending, Mr. Reid,” the loan manager greeted him. “How much financing are you looking for today?”“Four million dollars.”The manager examined Calder's financial records and supporting documents before nodding. “Your credit history is clean. What repayment date do you have in mind?”“October twentieth.”That was the day the apocalypse would begin. A devastating polar vortex would sweep across the continent, bringing temperatures far below freezing and burying the city under heavy snow. By the time the lender realized Calder couldn't repay the loan, the world would already be falling apart.“A short repayment period, but your application meets our re
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