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At a quiet intersection in the city, Sebastian stood at a red light. The night was calm—almost too calm—until the air turned unnaturally cold. A thin mist crept in from the corners of the street. Without turning, Sebastian already knew who it was.A voice, smooth like oil and sharp as glass, broke the silence. “You’re out late, Sebastian.”Sebastian smirked. "I see your client has revoked his deal, Malphas," he said casually.There was a flick of a lighter, and the faint scent of sulfur filled the air. Malphas exhaled a plume of smoke, his grin stretched impossibly wide as he leaned against a lamppost."Spineless idiot," Malphas sneered, smoke curling from his nostrils. "Thought he could get everything he wanted without paying the price. I’ve prepared a special place for him in hell. He's enjoying himself."Sebastian let out a quiet exhale. "You never change," he remarked.Malphas tapped ash off his cigarette, his gaze sliding to Sebastian. "I'll admit, I'm intrigued by your master
Revoked contract
Because Xavier hadn't built his new founded wealth himself, he now had to run an empire. And running an empire was no child's play: Meetings stacked upon meetings. Contracts demanded his signature. Demands from global stakeholders—it was too much. Trillions of dollars were flowing in and out of his accounts like waves crashing against a fragile boat. However, Xavier had never handled anything like it. He wasn’t trained for this level of wealth. Every day brought a new challenge, a new crisis, a new empire-threatening decision that he couldn't afford to get wrong.His inbox flooded with thousands of emails daily. His phone never stopped ringing. Before Xavier knew it, he had stopped sleeping. Meals were only eaten late at night. His office lights never went off.At first, he hired the best workers to handle the excess load but it was never enough. That wasn't the worse part.Whenever he tried to shut his eyes to sleep, the demon would appears beside his bed, barking orders wi
Barry's return
The next morning, Barry’s private chopper descended onto the helipad in Sullivan's Group headquarters. The doors hissed open before the rotors fully stopped. Barry stepped out donning in a tailored charcoal suit and dark sunglasses.He had called for an emergency board meeting the night before. No details. Just a time and place to discuss the future of his company.The top executives, directors, and shareholders sat around the large conference table on the top floor, murmuring among themselves.Minutes later, the boardroom doors swung open and Barry strode in.The executives straightened in their seats. Many hadn’t seen Barry in months. They were either nervous or curious about him. “Chairman Barry?” one of the senior directors said smiling sheepishly. “You’re back?”“I never left,” Barry replied smoothly, standing at the head of the table. "Now, let's begin."The room went silentBarry didn’t sit. He gripped the edge of the table, scanning the room. "I know what you’re thinking,
The loophole
Three Days Later, Barry stood on the docks, fishing rod in hand, his thoughts drifting to Sebastian. Beside him, Adam cast his line with the enthusiasm of a child. For the first time since its founding, the Sullivan Group had ground to a halt—production stalled, businesses paused. It was an unprecedented move, one that sent ripples through the industry. But Barry needed answers before he could resume operations. He couldn’t afford to play into his enemy’s hands any longer. Just then, a familiar figure appeared at the far end of the docks, waving casually. Barry’s heart leapt—Sebastian. A grin spread across his face as he quickly reeled in his line. "Adam, we’re heading back!" he called, already stepping into the boat. The engine roared to life as Barry sped toward shore, the wind whipping through his hair. As soon as they reached land, Adam rushed forward."Sebastian!" he cheered, throwing his arms around the butler. Sebastian effortlessly scooped him up, returning the g
Bad luck
A Month Later, a customized Rolls-Royce Sweptail rolled smoothly up the winding driveway of Barry's mansion, coming to a stop at the front entrance. Snow stepped out, dressed in a sharp white blazer.She approached the towering double doors and rang the doorbell. A few moments passed before the heavy oak doors creaked open, revealing Sebastian. "Miss Snow," he greeted with a slight bow. Snow offered him a warm smile. "Sebastian, it's good to see you. Please, lead me to my brother." Nodding, Sebastian turned and guided her through through the high-ceilinged corridors of the mansionThey ascended the staircase, passed through a corridor lined with priceless art works until they arrived at the door to Barry's private study. Sebastian knocked once before opening the door. Inside, Barry was seated at a chessboard across from his son, Adam, both deeply engrossed in their game. The moment Snow stepped in, Adam's face lit up. "Aunt Snow!" he exclaimed, jumping up from his seat and
The contract
The rain had eased to a drizzle as Xavier drove through the dimly lit streets, his mind still seething with thoughts of revenge.He, replayed every humiliation, every loss, every smirk on Barry’s face. The more he thought about it, the more hatred and rage he felt towards Barry.As he approached an intersection, the traffic light turned red. He came to a stop and leaned back in his seat, his grip tightening around the wheel. The city lights bathed his car in a pale red hue.Suddenly, a knock on the window jolted him.Knock. Knock. Knock.Startled, Xavier turned to see a man standing just outside his door.The man was dressed in a long black overcoat, with a worn, wide-brimmed hat pulled low over his face. His eyes were hidden in shadow. Only his grin was visible—white, sharp, and unsettling. "Who the hell are you?" Xavier snapped, rolling the window down just a crack. “I want to sell you something,” the man said smoothly, his voice silky with an eerie undertone. “I could smell y
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