Hearing the crowd's words, Marcus’s ego swelled. A pleased smile stretched across his face as he puffed out his chest even more.
If there was ever a human equivalent of a peacock, Marcus was the perfect embodiment. Beside him, Sarah’s lips curled into a proud smile. She felt pleased with the man she had chosen. Marcus wasn’t just any man—he was someone so remarkable that others couldn’t help but sing his praises. How could that nobody, Robin, ever measure up? At the thought of Robin, her smile instantly disappeared, replaced by a scowl. She shot him a withering look and sneered, "Do you see that, Robin? This is what a real man looks like! A piece of trash like you could never be compared to Marcus. Don't think just because you somehow got your hands on that card and sneaked in here you're anywhere near his level." Robin's brows furrowed slightly. These two were kicked out, how did they get back in? But he shrugged indifferently. It didn't really matter. Marcus smirked, his voice dripping with arrogance. "Hmph! Could he ever? He belongs at the bottom while I continue to soar. Once I get the new chairman's signature, the deal will be sealed, and my status will only rise higher." Robin chuckled softly. It was a quiet sound, but in the silence of the room, it echoed loudly—enough for everyone to hear. Marcus's expression darkened instantly. “And what’s so funny, you brat?” he snapped, his voice laced with irritation. Robin merely shrugged, his face calm, almost Indifferent. “Nothing much,” he replied calmly. “It’s just… you might want to hold off on celebrating so soon because Eagle Industries won’t be signing the partnership deal with you.” A beat of silence. Then, laughter erupted. “What did you just say?” someone jeered between bursts of laughter. “Eagle Industries won’t be signing the partnership deal with him? Who do you think you are to make such a comment—the new chairman of Eagle Industries?” “He’s clearly gotten so poor that he’s resorted to living in his fantasies,” another sneered. “Perhaps, saying such things makes him feel like a man." “Hmph! Him, a man? A guy with no money, no status, and now pretending to make decisions for Eagle Industries? Even if he's a man, he’s nothing but a pathetic excuse for one. A complete pussy.” "Hahaha." The crowd roared with laughter. “Are you not ashamed, Robin?” Sarah’s voice cut through the noise, dripping with disdain. “Making such comments to make yourself feel like someone important. Does that feed your already shattered ego?” Robin didn't say anything. There was no point in doing so. She and the rest of the crowd would see the truth soon enough.”The chairman has arrived, and General Manager Katherine will be accompanying him!“ At this moment, a loud announcement rang out.
The crowd fell silent, heads snapping towards the source of the announcement.The name Katherine sent a shiver down the spines of those present. If the chairman of Eagle Industries was the untouchable peak of power, then Katherine was the shadow of his will—his second-in-command, the one who executed his decisions without hesitation.
A woman both revered and feared.
"Katherine is coming too?" someone muttered, their voice trembling slightly.
"The Iron Lady of Eagle Industries…"
"She’s just as terrifying as the chairman! Some say she’s even more ruthless when dealing with incompetence."
"I’ve heard that if she personally comes to oversee something, someone’s career is as good as over."
The murmurs of awe and apprehension spread like wildfire.
Then a middle-aged man who just made the announcement stepped in—his aura cold, commanding, and utterly unapproachable.
"It's the Chief Liaison, Liam!" someone immediately recognized him. The Chief Liaison. A high-ranking member of Eagle Industries. “Wait, didn't someone here make a comment that would make him seem like the chairman? So who's the person who just arrived? A con artist?" someone suddenly asked, his gaze swinging back to Robin. All eyes followed, settling on Robin with a mix of disgust and mockery. A cold gleam flashed in Marcus's eyes. This was the perfect chance to finally deal with that nobody! Without hesitation, he strode over to Liam. Normally, he would have never dared to approach a high-ranking member of Eagle Industries like that, especially one like Liam, but this was the same Liam who had sent someone to escort him and Sarah back into the headquarters—there was nothing to fear. "Liam," he said, his voice laced with false concern. "Someone here is pretending to be the new chairman. The chairman is someone we all can only look up to—how can a nobody be allowed to defame him? You should punish him!" "Yes!" "Exactly!" "He should be taught a lesson!" "Punish that pauper!" The crowd shouted, their voices dripping with righteous indignation. Liam’s gaze turned icy. “Who is he?” “Him!” Sarah quickly pointed at Robin, her lips curling into a satisfied smirk. Liam’s eyes landed on Robin, who remained unbothered, sitting calmly as if none of this concerned him. Something about Robin’s composure made Liam pause, but that was it. "Teach him a lesson,” the next second, he commanded coldly. “And throw him out.”Marcus and Sarah were gleeful hearing that. They quickly darted over to Robin.
A few security guards rushed forward as well, their expressions cold and ruthless. One of them reached for his baton—
Then hesitated.
With a chilling smirk, he pulled out a gun instead.
The cold, metallic click of the safety being switched off echoed through the tense room.
The air turned suffocating.
"On your knees, now," the guard ordered, aiming the gun straight at Robin’s chest.
Robin remained motionless. He didn’t even blink.
The crowd erupted into murmurs, some thrilled to see him suffer, others stepping back, wary of the sudden escalation.
Marcus sneered. "Let’s see how cocky you are now, you—"
Then, suddenly—
A tiny red dot appeared on the guard’s forehead.
Then another.
And another.
The guards stiffened, their fingers trembling on the triggers as they realized what was happening.
Sniper sights.
The doors swung open with a forceful bang, and a group of bodyguards in sleek black suits stormed in, their presence imposing.
Leading them was a woman—her tailored suit crisp, her cold gaze cutting through the room like a knife.
The room turned to ice.
The second-in-command of Eagle Industries. The right hand of the chairman.
"General Manager… Katherine!"
Every person stood rigid, afraid to even breathe.
Even Liam’s expression shifted, his arrogance crumbling under the weight of her presence.
Katherine’s eyes—cold enough to freeze blood—locked onto the guards still aiming at Robin.
“You dare point a gun— against Mr. Robin?”
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Shawn frowned at Cipher's request. That girl was Roman's prized possession. Roman would rather die than let another man have her.Snatching her from him for Cipher's sake would make them fall out completely."Isn't there still that girl, Lena Harmon? She's just as beautiful as Sheila, with equal status, and Robin cares for her too. Why don't you have her?"Cipher frowned. "But why?""Because Sheila is already another man's prized possession, and unless I'm willing to kill him, I can't give her to you.""Who is that?""Roman Hutton.""Roman Hutton?" Cipher blinked, his brows narrowed in confusion. "Then kill him. That shouldn't be a problem, right?""He's a partner," Shawn shook his head. "While I'll betray him in the end, I don't plan to kill him. He's a good boy, one who's better kept alive. Just have Lena.""But she doesn't love that punk, boss!" Cipher abruptly raised his voice. When he realized what he had done, he immediately fell to his knees and apologized. "I'm sorry, boss, I
Chapter 206
"He was thrown into Castle Varn?"In the Hollow at the Abyssal Dominion, Shawn Morningstar, sitting on the throne, was in disbelief as he took in the news circulating. "Is this really true?""It is, boss," a member of the Abyssal Dominion, the one who had interrupted Shawn and Asher earlier, walked in and said, bowing in respect."Oh?" Shawn arched a brow at him. "You're very sure?""Yes, boss," the guard nodded. "As you ordered, I left to find out what happened with the Aldridge family. And when I found out, I realized so many things were still in motion. So, I decided to secretly follow Mr. Kessler's car until it disappeared onto the road leading to Castle Varn. "While I hid, I also noticed some guards from the Dunns, Harmons, and Langfords lurking. Clearly, they had been sent to confirm whether Robin was really sent in and whether Dorian came back alone."A few minutes ago, Dorian's car appeared on the road after so many hours, and sure enough, I didn't see Robin inside. It's cle
Chapter 205
Castle Varn!The name sent tremors through every citizen of Westridge who was still awake and came across the news.How long has it been since they last heard that name?Most had even forgotten that such a dangerous and scary place still existed.Now it was finally mentioned again.And for what it was always mentioned for: someone had been sent there!After several long years!And the order had come from His Excellency himself!How scary!But what exactly did Robin Ramsay do?He was no terrorist.And he had never done anything that should warrant such a cruel fate.That was the thought on everyone's minds.Then came the explanation.His Excellency had charged Robin with mass murder. But the main reason was that at the foot of the Abyssal Dominion, Robin had given him a piece of advice.Then the channels spreading the news explained why they said so. They explained what exactly had happened at the foot of the mountain.How people had thought His Excellency had forgotten about it, only
Chapter 204
Back in the city, at the foot of the road leading to Castle Varn, under the dark night, many figures stood at different spots, their eyes fixed on the road.These figures were the respective guards of the Dunns, the Langfords, the Harmons, and the newly recruited thugs of Julian Croft.They had been sent to confirm when Dorian's car would drive back into the city, which would signify that Robin had been successfully put behind bars.These guards had been here since Dorian's car drove onto this road, despite the cold, which was too cold for anyone to be out in.Most had cigarettes hanging loosely from their lips. These helped against the cold, while a few others rubbed their palms together when it got too cold.The clock had just struck 11:30 when Dorian's car finally appeared in view, its blinding headlights announcing its arrival."It's the officer's car!" one of the guards shouted."That's right! Finally!" another said in relief."Our mission is complete. We have to report immediate
Chapter 203
In front of the Castle wall, silence fell, everyone looking at Robin in disbelief. He was a prisoner himself, when did it become his place to decide who came in and who left? Why did it look like he was the boss while they were his guards?How brazen!But a few of the guards felt he was right. Why could Dorian come and go while they could only stay? Which of them hadn't considered getting out of Castle Varn through the hole?They only hadn't because they were completely loyal to Warden Voss.Dorian was first stunned, then burst out laughing. "So you want to stop me?""Actually, no," Robin abruptly shook his head.Everyone exchanged a glance.Has this inmate lost a screw in his head?Hadn't he just asked Dorian whether he'd told him he could leave?Had he quickly forgotten?But Robin's next sentence made them realize he wasn't crazy at all."It's just that if you want to leave, you'll have to find your own way. As for this hole I created, only those I choose are allowed to pass," he co
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The voice was so calm and aloof, as if looking down on every being in the world.Warden Voss and the guards lifted their gazes to the source of the voice.There, on the previously empty hole, now stood a young man, his hands in his pockets, an impassive expression on his face."Yes, I am. Who are you?" Warden Voss asked, brows narrowed.The feeling this young man gave him was unlike anything he had ever felt.And his head was too foggy at the moment to remember that there was only one person the young man before him could be: the prisoner Dorian had spoken about."Robin Ramsay.""Robin Ramsay?" Warden Voss muttered, mulling over the name, as if trying to remember where he had heard it. When he did, his eyes widened even further. "You're the prisoner Dorian Kessler brought? The one I called Inmate 1999?" he muttered. Then he glanced at the holes, his eyes widening. "Then you must be...""The one who punched through the wall, yes," Robin completed with a careless shrug. "Sorry. Walking
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