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Chapter 526: The Shadow's Toll
Chapter 526: The Shadow's TollThat afternoon, Jaxon received a text from Williams that made his blood run cold: “Meet me tonight. Come alone. - Williams.” Jaxon knew better than to ignore it. Ever since the night Charles had been kidnapped, and Williams had stepped in to "save" him, Jaxon’s life hadn't been his own. Williams Jesse was no longer just his father’s technical director; he was Jaxon’s keeper.Jaxon Sterling sat in his car, his hands trembling against the steering wheel. The text from Williams had been brief, but the weight of it had nearly crushed him.The concrete pillars of the downtown parking garage felt like the ribs of a giant, cold beast. He saw a figure detach itself from the darkness near a heavy service door. Williams was dressed in a dark, nondescript coat, his face partially obscured. He didn't look like a corporate executive; he looked like a predator. Jaxon stepped out of the car, the click of his designer shoes echoing too loudly in
Chapter 525: The Fractured Foundation
Chapter 525: The Fractured FoundationThe living room of Pa Aaron’s house smelled of old cedar and the bitter, burnt scent of over-boiled coffee. It was barely ten in the morning on Saturday, but the air was already thick with a tension that threatened to shatter the windows.Kate Carl sat on the edge of a floral-patterned armchair, her face a mask of blotchy indignation. In her trembling hand, she clutched a crisp, white envelope—the letter of suspension without pay, signed by Mrs. Jenkins in HR."A suspension!" Kate’s voice reached a shrill peak, echoing off the low ceiling. "After years of loyalty to that company! They treat me like a common criminal because of a few 'accounting discrepancies.' It’s a witch hunt! They are persecuting the Carl name because they can't find the eight billion they lost, so they're coming for the small people!"Pa Aaron sat in his high-backed rocker, his gnarled hands gripping the armrests. Beside him, Ma Pat sat in stony silence, her
Chapter 524: The After-Hours Pact
Chapter 524: The After-Hours PactThe sun had long since dipped below the skyline, leaving the EMC executive floor in a state of eerie, artificial twilight. Most of the staff had cleared out, fleeing the tension that had gripped the building since the heist. Only the hum of the HVAC system and the occasional rhythmic pulse of security lights remained.In the corner of the darkened boardroom, Thomas Sterling sat at the head of the long obsidian table. He didn't turn on the overhead lights; the ambient glow from the city skyscrapers was enough to illuminate the sharp lines of his face.A moment later, the heavy glass door hissed open. Williams Jesse stepped in, his silhouette sharp against the hallway lights. He didn't speak until he had checked the corner of the room for any active recording devices—ironic, considering who was actually watching."The news is all about the 'East District Gangs' and that boy Marcus," Sterling said, his voice carrying a note of smug reli
Chapter 523: The Long Game
Chapter 523: The Long GameThe heavy oak door to Eric’s office clicked shut, sealing out the frantic energy of the EMC hallways. Outside, the world was screaming about the loss of eight billion dollars, but inside, the silence was absolute. Eric Wood slumped into his leather chair, his face a map of exhaustion and anxiety. He looked across at James, who was calmly adjusting the cufflinks on his tailored suit."James, I don't understand," Eric began, his voice barely a whisper. "Morrison just told us the trail is cold. He’s out there chasing street thugs who probably don't even know how to spell 'offshore account.' We have the data. We have the logs that show the backdoor entry was signed with Williams’s architecture. We have Gregor’s reports on Sterling’s asset liquidation. Why are we letting them sit in their offices drinking coffee like they’ve won?"James walked to the corner of the room, looking at a framed map of the Wane Dynasty’s global holdings. He didn't turn ar
Chapter 522: The Hounds are Loosed
Chapter 522: The Hounds are LoosedThe briefing room at the 4th Precinct was a stifling box of blue smoke and the hum of a malfunctioning air conditioner. Detective Morrison stood at the front, his sleeves rolled up to his elbows, exposing forearms covered in old scars and faded ink. Behind him, a whiteboard was covered in a chaotic web of crime scene photos, blurred CCTV stills, and three specific mugshots circled in thick, red marker: Kane, Tom, and Dorian.A dozen officers and tactical specialists sat in the tiered wooden seats, their faces grim. The weight of the missing eight billion dollars hung over them like a physical pressure."Listen up," Morrison growled, tapping a baton against the photo of Tom. "Based on the testimony of our courier, Marcus Reed, we have confirmed these three are our primary physical actors. They are the remnants of Sasha’s old crew—vultures who’ve been looking for a payday since their queen went underground. They are dangerous, they are de
Chapter 521: The Shadow Play
Chapter 521: The Shadow PlayThe Riverside Hotel’s penthouse lounge was a sanctuary of hushed voices and the scent of expensive cigars. Amber light from crystal chandeliers pooled on the dark mahogany tables, casting long, sharp shadows against the floor-to-ceiling windows.Alisha Carl felt the weight of the day pressing into her shoulders as she followed the maître d' to the corner booth where Liam Carter sat.Liam Carter was seated in a high-backed velvet chair. He didn't rise when she entered; he simply gestured to the glass of chilled white wine waiting on the table for her."You look stressed, Alisha," Liam said, his voice a smooth, low purr that usually calmed her, but tonight it felt like a warning."Stressed? The company is a crime scene, Liam," Alisha said, sinking into the chair opposite him. She took a large gulp of the wine. "Eight billion dollars. Gone. Just like that. The office is a madhouse. Security is locking down the servers, and my mother is p
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