2025-03-25 13:35:14Outside 6th Star Restaurant, Katherine’s mother stood trembling with rage. She had just been thrown out. Thrown out!
Her breath came in sharp gasps as she glared at the heavy doors.
She had never been humiliated like this before.
Her fury only grew as she spotted the security team standing guard, their expressions cold and impassive. But one thing in particular made her blood boil—while she was kicked out, that cockroach Yemin had been personally invited inside.
That lowlife was sitting comfortably inside, while she was left outside like some common beggar?
Unacceptable.
Her nails dug into her palm as she pulled out her phone and dialed Katherine.
The moment her daughter answered, she snapped, “Katherine! That bastard Yemin is inside the restaurant right now, being treated like some VIP, while I was just thrown out like garbage!”
Katherine’s voice turned sharp. “What?”
“I was just outside, waiting to go in, and I saw Yemin. I merely reminded him of his place, and the next thing I knew, that cowardly manager came running out and threw me out! This is an insult, Katherine! Tell James to fix this right now!”
Katherine, seated beside James in a luxurious private room, clenched her jaw. “That bastard is here? Don’t worry, Mom. James will handle it.”
She turned to James. “My mother was just thrown out of 6th Star while Yemin was personally escorted inside. The manager must be insane. You need to deal with this now.”
James’ expression darkened. “That manager must have lost his damn mind. I’ll put those fools in their place.”
Katherine smiled, “ Thank you darling.” she turned to the phone, said smugly, “Mom. James wants to have a word with those jerks.”
Katherine’s mother’s anger eased slightly. That’s more like it. She turned to the head of security and held out the phone with a smirk. “James Franx wants a word with you.”
The security chief scoffed, took the phone, his face unreadable.
James didn’t bother with pleasantries. His voice was dripping with arrogance.
“This is James Franx. Do you have a death wish? Let her in. Now.”
The security chief’s expression remained impassive. “I’m afraid that won’t be possible, Mr. Franx.”
James scoffed. “You must not know who I am. I could buy this place if I wanted to.”
The security chief’s tone sharpened. “With all due respect, sir, this is the manager’s direct order. And I assure you, his authority in this matter is absolute.”
James’ smirk faded slightly. “What the hell are you talking about?”
“The manager was very clear. Mr. Marcus Chen and the CEO of Ravol Group are hosting an extremely distinguished guest on the top floor tonight. That means if your noisy, arrogant future mother-in-law keeps causing a scene, he won’t just ban her— he will throw YOU and your fiancée out as well.”
James stiffened.
Marcus Chen was not just anyone. He was the right-hand man of one of the most influential figures in the business world. And Ravol Company’s CEO? That was a man who held the power to make or break careers.
They were someone he could not afford to offend.And here he was, dragged into unnecessary trouble because of Katherine’s mother’s arrogance.
His reputation—**his future—**was at stake.
That damn woman!
He exhaled slowly, forcing himself to swallow his pride.
“...I understand.” His tone had lost its earlier arrogance, turning cautious.
The security chief remained firm. “Then I suggest you act accordingly, Mr. Franx.”
James clenched his jaw. He couldn’t afford to make a wrong move.
He turned sharply to Katherine, his voice low but filled with irritation. "Tell your mother to go home. Now."
Katherine’s brows furrowed. "What? James, what are you—"
"The manager isn’t going to let her in," he interrupted. "And if she keeps making a scene, we’re the ones who’ll get kicked out next."
Katherine stiffened. "That’s ridiculous! We have a reservation—"
"I don’t care!" James snapped, losing his patience. "Marcus Chen and Ravol Company’s CEO are here, and the last thing I need is them associating me with some public embarrassment."
"If she lingers and this mess gets any worse, Ravol Company will remember your name in the worst possible way."James snapped.
Katherine’s frustration flared, but James’ warning sent a cold shiver down her spine.
She had worked too hard for the Ravol Company partnership to let something as foolish as her mother’s ego ruin it.
Grinding her teeth, she took back the phone.
“Mom, leave. Right now.” She snapped.
Her mother gasped. “Katherine! After the way they humiliated me, you expect me to just—”
“If you don’t leave this instant, you’ll be humiliating me even more,” Katherine interrupted, her voice icy. “James and I could be kicked out because of you. Is that what you want?”
Silence. Then a bitter sigh.
“Fine,” her mother spat. “But you owe me for this.”
The call ended.
Katherine exhaled sharply, pressing a hand to her temple.
"I wonder who they're dining with," James mused suddenly, swirling his wine glass.
Katherine looked up. "What do you mean?"
"The CEO of Ravol Company and Marcus Chen," James said, his voice tinged with curiosity and a hint of envy. "The manager mentioned they're entertaining someone on the top floor. Someone important enough that they're treating the entire floor like it's sacred ground."
Katherine's eyes widened slightly. "Someone even more important than the CEO?"
"Must be," James nodded, his ambitious mind already working. "Could be a foreign investor. Or maybe a political figure. Whoever it is, they must be seriously influential."
Katherine's lips curved into a thoughtful smile. "Wouldn't it be something if we could meet them? That kind of connection would be invaluable."
James straightened in his seat, smoothing his tie. "If we play our cards right tonight, maybe we will. The right introduction could change everything."
"Meanwhile," Katherine scoffed, her thoughts drifting back to Yemin, "my pathetic ex somehow managed to weasel his way in here. Probably paid off someone at the door. He always was desperate for attention."
James chuckled. "Forget about him. He's nothing. But this mystery VIP upstairs? That's someone worth our time."
"You're right," Katherine agreed, her ambition mirroring his.
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Six months after the collapse of Thomas Morgan's criminal empire, Yemin stood in the witness box of the federal courthouse, his testimony serving as the final nail in the coffin of one of the largest human trafficking operations in the country's history."Mr. Ashford," the prosecutor said, "can you tell the court what happened when you finally confronted Thomas Morgan?"Yemin looked across the courtroom to where Thomas sat in shackles, his once-immaculate appearance now reduced to a standard orange jumpsuit. The man who had terrorized so many looked small and defeated."Thomas was cornered," Yemin replied calmly. "His organization was destroyed, his assets frozen, and federal agents were closing in. In his desperation, he tried to use my sister as leverage one final time.""And how did that confrontation end?""Thomas surrendered when he realized he had no remaining options," Yemin said. "The evidence against him was overwhelming, and even his most loyal subordinates had turned agains
CHAPTER 312 PART 2
Everyone turned as Yemin emerged from the shadows near the room's entrance, moving with the fluid grace of someone whose abilities had fully returned.Isabella followed close behind, her posture transformed from the broken captive to the proud daughter of Elena Ashford."My mind wasn't the only thing that was free," Yemin continued, his eyes locked on Thomas. "My anger was free too. And it's been growing every day since you killed our mother."Thomas stared at Isabella in shock. "How is she... you can't be here. You're secure. You're controlled.""I was never controlled," Isabella said, her voice carrying fifteen years of suppressed rage. "I was surviving. Waiting. Learning everything about you and your operation so that when this day came, I could help destroy you completely.""No," Thomas whispered. "No, this isn't how this was supposed to go. I won. I defeated you, Alexander. I broke your spirit.""You broke nothing," Yemin replied, stepping closer. "You gave me time to plan, resou
CHAPTER 312 PART 1
The secure communication room on the top floor of Thomas Morgan's facility had become a war room filled with panic and desperation. Banks of monitors displayed feeds from various locations across the city, and every single screen told the same story: Thomas's empire was burning."Sir, the waterfront facility is gone," reported a trembling communications officer. "Complete loss. Thirty million in assets, destroyed.""What about the pharmaceutical front?" Thomas demanded, his voice tight with barely controlled fury."Overrun twenty minutes ago. The attackers knew exactly where to find the hidden laboratories."Thomas slammed his fist on the control panel, causing several monitors to flicker. "How is this possible? How do they know everything?"Vincent Caruso, his wounded shoulder bandaged but still functional, looked up from his position at a tactical display. "Because they've been planning this for months, Thomas. While you were playing with your prisoners, they were dismantling your o
CHAPTER 311 PART 2
"You loved that music box," Yemin continued, watching her carefully. "You would wind it up every night before bed and make the ballerina dance while you hummed along. You said the ballerina was lonely and needed someone to sing with her.""Stop it," Isabella said, but her voice was weaker now. "You're trying to plant false memories.""You had a stuffed elephant named Patches," Yemin pressed gently. "Gray felt with a pink ribbon around his neck. You carried him everywhere, even though you pretended you were too old for stuffed animals."Isabella backed away from him, her carefully controlled mask beginning to slip. "These are just... these are just good guesses. Anyone could—""You were afraid of thunderstorms," Yemin interrupted. "When the lightning flashed, you would run to my room and hide under my blankets until the storm passed. You said the thunder was angry giants fighting in the sky.""No," Isabella whispered, pressing her hands to her temples. "No, that's not... I don't rememb
CHAPTER 311 PART 1
The chaos from the tactical team's assault had provided the perfect cover for Vincent Caruso's final act of defiance.Despite his wounded shoulder, he had managed to trigger a controlled power surge that temporarily disabled the electromagnetic dampeners throughout the facility.In that brief window, Yemin had broken free from his restraints and escaped through emergency corridors that Vincent had mapped weeks earlier.Now, three levels above his former prison, Yemin moved silently through the shadows of the facility's upper sections.His enhanced abilities were slowly returning, but years of conditioning and psychological preparation had taught him that stealth and intelligence were more valuable than brute force.The secure wing where Isabella was being held was a stark contrast to his own brutal cell.The corridors were carpeted, the walls painted in soothing colors, and classical music played softly from hidden speakers.It was a gilded cage, designed to make captivity feel like l
CHAPTER 310 PART 2
The taunting was interrupted by the sound of explosions echoing through the facility. Emergency alarms began blaring, and Thomas's radio crackled with panicked voices."Sir, we're under attack!" came a frantic report. "Multiple breach points, professional assault team. They're moving toward the upper levels!"Thomas grabbed his radio. "Lock down everything! I want every security protocol activated!""Sir, they seem to know our defensive positions," the voice continued. "They're avoiding our kill zones and hitting our blind spots.""Impossible," Thomas snarled. "No one outside my inner circle knows those details."Thomas looked at Yemin with renewed suspicion, but before he could speak, Vincent Caruso burst back into the cell."Boss, we need to evacuate you now," Vincent said urgently. "This isn't a random attack – they're coming specifically for this level.""Who?" Thomas demanded. "Who's attacking us?""Unknown, but they're well-equipped and they know the layout perfectly," Vincent r
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