2026-11-02 05:01:17Even before the official announcement, Riverstone Corp's roster had gone public.
Nora Croft happened to be having dinner with Gavin Steele when the news caught her eye. Both of them stared at it for a moment, equally stunned."This Aaron Holmes really does have some tricks up his sleeve," Nora said, her mouth tightening. "Getting that washout Silas Croft a job at Riverstone Corp, and not just any job either. Head of the workshop office, of all things."She couldn't hide the irr
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Even before the official announcement, Riverstone Corp's roster had gone public.Nora Croft happened to be having dinner with Gavin Steele when the news caught her eye. Both of them stared at it for a moment, equally stunned."This Aaron Holmes really does have some tricks up his sleeve," Nora said, her mouth tightening. "Getting that washout Silas Croft a job at Riverstone Corp, and not just any job either. Head of the workshop office, of all things."She couldn't hide the irritation creeping into her voice. It had barely been any time since she'd cut Silas loose, and now here he was, waltzing into a major corporation like he'd landed on his feet."Hmph. If Riverstone Corp has sunk low enough to let someone like Silas Croft through the door, then it won't be long before it folds," Gavin said, swirling the wine in his glass. He clearly knew something about the situation behind the scenes."What do you mean by that, Mr. Steele?" Nora asked, curiosity getting
Chapter 226
Anger churned in Silas Croft, tangled up with the helpless frustration of a man who had never learned how to stand up for himself.Ever since his marriage, he had worked himself to the bone trying to make something of himself. He hadn't graduated from a prestigious medical school, and finding steady work had never come easy. Back then, Nora Croft had taken out her own savings and used it to open this clinic for him. At the time, he had been overwhelmed with gratitude, certain he had married a good woman.He understood now that the clinic had only been the opening move in something far larger, and he had spent years being played for a fool without ever realizing it."Silas, it's all right," Aaron Holmes said, his tone calm and even. "You've seen the truth today, and that means you'll never be fooled by it again. And if you want to see that pair of cheats ground under your heel, I can help you make that happen.""You... you can help me?" Silas grabbed onto Aaron's
Chapter 225
"Silas Croft, I'm telling you right now, get this worthless piece of trash out of my sight, or you can forget about keeping that little clinic of yours open. You think you can afford to waste my time?"Beside him, Nora Croft had pressed herself almost entirely against Gavin Steele's heavyset frame, her voice dripping with sweetness. "Mr. Steele, why bother getting worked up over these two nobodies? Why don't we just go play a round of cards instead?""Heh, you little minx. I had something good to eat today, so I'm feeling generous. I'll play with you properly."Gavin's hand dropped to the full curve of Nora's hip and squeezed hard, his words dripping with an insinuation that left nothing to the imagination.Anyone who still couldn't see what was going on between them would have to be a fool.Silas's eyes went wide, and he stood frozen, staring at the scene unfolding in front of him.He had suspected something before, if he was honest with himself, but h
Chapter 224
"That's right. I'm back."Aaron Holmes let go of his grip and smiled."Sit, sit. Where on earth have you been all these years? How have you been?" Silas Croft pulled out a chair for Aaron, his face still flushed with the excitement of the reunion."I've been doing just fine. But you..." Aaron studied him, brow furrowing. "What happened to you?"Silas let out a long, weary sigh at that, and said nothing more.There was clearly something weighing on him that he did not want to talk about."What's all this racket? Hurry up and get me some cash, I'm heading out!" A sharp voice cut through the room. A woman clicked in on high heels, dressed like a peacock, and walked straight past Aaron without so much as a glance, thrusting her open palm toward Silas.Aaron sized her up anyway. She looked to be around thirty as well, curvy, every movement dripping with practiced allure, her pretty face carrying a sharp, acid edge."My friend's here today. I don't
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The realization hit Jasper Ramsey like a thunderbolt."Could it be Aaron Holmes?"Tristan Ashcroft sat up straight, his posture suddenly rigid with tension. "What do you mean? You're telling me after all this time, you still haven't properly investigated Aaron Holmes?"Right now, Tristan had absolutely no interest in Westhaven State affairs. The tedious politics and business dealings meant nothing to him anymore.The only thing that could still spark his attention was Aaron Holmes.The man had once been under his command as one of the Iron Four. Now even his adopted son had been arrested in Haven, and every single thread led back to Aaron. Yet Tristan didn't dare make a move carelessly.His only option was to join forces with the Westhaven Chamber of Commerce and see if they could uncover Aaron's true identity. After all, knowing your enemy was the first rule of engagement. Only then could he strike with confidence."That doesn't make sense." Jaspe
Chapter 222
Aaron Holmes took a deep breath, his gaze slowly fixing on Gage Grady.Under that stare, Gage felt a chill run through his entire body. Instinctively, he took a step back."Don't... don't. I'll talk, I'll talk. It was... it was Jasper Ramsey, the director of the Westhaven Chamber of Commerce, who told me to do this. He said the factory was being bought for Riverstone Corp, and they wanted me to stop it at any cost.""I really had no choice. That's why I resorted to this kind of method.""Jasper Ramsey, director of the Westhaven Chamber of Commerce?" Aaron smiled. "What a coincidence. Riverstone Corp wasn't planning to play nice anyway, and now they've come knocking first. Looks like we'll really have to have some fun with them this time."Hearing Aaron's words, Gage shuddered from head to toe.This guy didn't even take the Westhaven Chamber of Commerce seriously. Just who the hell was he?The intel was all wrong!"If you'd told me earlier, you
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