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Chapter 338
"I didn't relish it, Magnus," Max said, his voice hardening. "I took it because Grandma Elenor asked me to. She saw that you were not ready. She saw that if he left it to you, it would all fall apart. She built this family, this network, to last. She knew you would tear it down in a fit of rage or ambition.""And you're so much better?" Magnus sneered. "You're playing nice with the feds now? Letting Gonzalez run roughshod over the city? Letting him target our family's businesses? Grandma Elenor would be ashamed!""Grandma would be pragmatic," Max shot back. "She would understand that times change. Gonzalez is a threat, yes, but one that can be managed. And I am managing him. I've used his ego against him. I've made him chase ghosts while I fortify everything. I'm protecting what Father built, Magnus, not destroying it.""You're protecting your empire," Magnus accused. "Not ours. Not the family's. You've made it yours. You've pushed everyone else out.""Everyone who wasn't loyal, yes,"
Chapter 337
The city was a beast, always hungry, always watching. Magnus felt its familiar pulse as he stepped off the private jet, a ghost in a new skin. "John Smith," his passport read, a name as bland and forgettable as he intended to be, for now. He wore a simple suit, carried a single, unassuming bag. No flash, no fanfare. Just a quiet return.His first move wasn't to a fancy hotel, but to a small, nondescript apartment in a forgotten part of town. It was clean, anonymous, paid for in cash through layers of shell companies Vincenzo had set up. He spent the next few hours just listening. He bought local papers, watched local news, and, most importantly, he started making calls. Not to old friends, not yet. To the fringes. The small-time operators, the street-level informants, the ones who saw everything but were never seen themselves."Hey, it's me," he'd say, his voice carefully modulated, low and steady. "I'm looking for some information. About Lucky Corporations. About Max. What's he up to
Chapter 336
"Deep underground," Max replied. "Completely compartmentalized. Our network is layered, Bucky. Every piece of information, every movement, every dollar is routed through multiple channels. Our intelligence network is embedded so deeply, he won't even know where to begin looking. We've used the distraction of Benson's downfall to fortify every single aspect of our operations. He'll find nothing but dead ends and legitimate businesses.""He'll try to find a weak link," Ronald mused. "Someone who can be pressured, someone who can be turned.""He'll try," Max said, a glint in his eye. "But everyone in our organization knows the score. They're loyal, and they're well compensated. More importantly, they're protected. We've built a system that anticipates these moves. Any pressure he applies will be met with silence, or with perfectly legal explanations.""So we just let him come?" Bucky asked. "Let him waste his resources chasing ghosts?""Exactly," Max confirmed. "He's overplayed his hand
Chapter 335
The city was abuzz, a hive of speculation and outrage. The controlled leak, orchestrated by Max, had done its job: Mayor Benson was bleeding politically. The media, once his staunch allies, now circled like vultures, picking apart every past indiscretion, every questionable deal. The calls for his resignation grew louder with each passing hour.Then came the official announcement.The press conference room was packed. Microphones bristled like metallic weeds, and the glare of camera lights was blinding. Agent Gonzalez, impeccably dressed, stood at the podium, a somber expression on his face. Beside him, looking pale and defeated, was Mayor Benson."Ladies and gentlemen," Gonzalez began, his voice calm and authoritative, cutting through the murmuring crowd. "Thank you for coming on such short notice. As you know, over the past few days, a series of deeply disturbing allegations have come to light regarding Mayor Robert Benson."He paused, letting the words sink in, then continued, his
Chapter 334
The first news reports hit the digital airwaves like a tremor, then a full-blown earthquake. "Mayor Benson Under Fire: New Revelations About Past Corruption," screamed one headline. "Shady Deals and Questionable Ethics Plague Mayor's Office," declared another. The stories detailed years of alleged financial improprieties, dubious land transactions, and favoritism in city contracts. It was all old news, rehashed and presented with fresh, damning evidence that had previously been buried.In the Beckers' penthouse, Tommy watched the news channel with growing disbelief, then rage. "What is this? This isn't our leak! They're talking about old stuff! Where's the Gonzalez part? Where's the proof of their secret meetings?"Bobby, equally stunned, scrolled through his tablet, reading the various reports. "It's… it's like someone beat us to it, Tommy. Or, someone took our intel and picked out only the bits that suited them. They've focused entirely on Benson's general corruption, not his links
Chapter 333
The air in the Beckers' penthouse office was thick with desperation, a stark contrast to the usual controlled opulence. Tommy Becker paced like a caged animal, his expensive suit rumpled, his face a mask of barely contained fury. Bobby sat at the polished mahogany desk, staring at a stack of documents, his expression grim. The news reports from the last twenty-four hours had been brutal: another warehouse raided, a major gambling ring busted, several key lieutenants arrested. Max Lucky’s subtle, insidious campaign, fueled by Lena’s intel, was working."They're hitting us everywhere, Bobby!" Tommy roared, slamming his fist onto the desk, making the papers jump. "Everywhere! It's not just Gonzalez anymore. It's like everyone knows our weaknesses! Our men are getting scared. They're talking about jumping ship!"Bobby finally looked up, his eyes tired. "It's worse than that, Tommy. Our cash flow is drying up. The legitimate businesses are under heavy scrutiny. We can't move product, we ca
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