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CHAPTER EIGHTY: They Have No Idea
The heavy wooden doors of the Chamber of Commerce closed behind Dean and Philip with a deep echo.The long marble hallway stretched ahead of them, quiet and almost empty.For several seconds, neither of them spoke.Philip suddenly exhaled loudly.“Well…”He rubbed his forehead.“That was intense.”Dean walked calmly down the hallway.“You expected something else?”Philip followed him quickly.“I expected tension. I did not expect you to declare war in front of twelve of the most powerful businessmen in the city.”Dean remained calm.“They needed clarity.”Philip shook his head.“Oh, they got clarity alright.”He looked back at the closed conference room doors.“You basically walked into a lion’s den… slapped the lion… and then walked out.”Dean said nothing.They reached the main lobby of the building.The receptionists and employees tried their best to look busy, but it was obvious that many of them had been secretly listening to the meeting through the building’s internal communicat
CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE: The Chamber
Morning arrived slowly over Alerion City.The golden sunlight stretched across the skyline, reflecting off the tall glass buildings that dominated the business district. Normally, mornings in the city were busy and energetic, but today there was something different in the air.News of the previous night’s events had already spread across the entire city.Social media was exploding with discussions.Business forums were full of rumors.And the elite circles of Alerion City were buzzing with tension.At the center of it all was one name.Eden Wealth.Inside a sleek black sedan moving through the city streets, Dean sat quietly in the back seat, his expression calm as always.Across from him sat Philip, holding a tablet and scrolling through the endless news headlines.Philip let out a low whistle.“You’ve officially become the most talked-about man in the city.”Dean didn’t look up.“That was inevitable.”Philip continued scrolling.“Listen to this one— ‘Eden Royalty challenges the autho
CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT: Attack
The cold night air hung heavy over the quiet street.Under the bright headlights of the surrounding vehicles, the situation had changed completely.Just moments ago, the six men who blocked the road believed they had control.Now they were the ones surrounded.Armed security personnel stood around them in a tight circle, their expressions cold and professional. The men moved with quiet discipline, their weapons lowered but ready.The leader of the six men slowly turned his head, looking around at the vehicles that had appeared from the darkness.His earlier confidence had vanished.Philip folded his arms and let out a low whistle.“Well… that escalated quickly.”Dean stood calmly beneath the streetlight, his hands in his pockets.The man finally looked back at him.“You… planned this?”Dean answered simply.“I prepare for possibilities.”Philip grinned.“That’s his polite way of saying yes.”The leader clenched his jaw.“You think this changes anything?”Dean tilted his head slightly.
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN: Rise Of Eden Wealth
The black sedan carrying Dean moved smoothly through the night streets of Alerion City. The city lights stretched endlessly ahead of them, glowing like a sea of gold and silver beneath the dark sky.Inside the car, the atmosphere was calm.Dean sat quietly in the back seat, leaning slightly against the leather seat while looking out the window. The reflections of the passing streetlights flashed across his face, but his expression remained thoughtful and composed.In the front seat, Philip sat beside the driver, casually scrolling through his phone.For several minutes, no one spoke.Then Philip suddenly let out a soft chuckle.Dean glanced at him.“What is it?”Philip turned slightly in his seat.“You’re trending.”Dean raised an eyebrow.“Trending?”Philip nodded and held up his phone.“Every media outlet in the city is talking about what happened tonight.”Dean sighed quietly.“I expected that.”Philip smirked.“‘Eden Royalty CEO humiliates former wife at engagement party.’”He scr
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX: After the Applause
The night air outside the Grand Meridian Hotel felt colder than usual.Dean stepped out of the building without looking back. Behind him, the golden lights of the ballroom still shone brightly, but the noise of the party had faded into distant echoes.Philip walked beside him with his hands in his pockets.For a few moments, neither of them spoke.Then Philip finally let out a long breath.“Well,” he said slowly, “that was… brutal.”Dean stopped near the black sedan waiting for them at the curb.Philip leaned against the car and shook his head.“I’ve attended many humiliations in my life, Dean. But what you did there tonight…”He chuckled.“That was legendary.”Dean remained calm.He looked up at the city lights glowing across the skyline.“I didn’t do it to humiliate anyone.”Philip raised an eyebrow.“Oh really?”Dean finally glanced at him.“I did it to close a chapter.”Philip studied his friend’s face carefully.There was no anger.No bitterness.Just quiet certainty.Philip nodd
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE: The Night Of Reckoning
Chapter 73The Night of ReckoningThe evening sky over Alerion City glowed deep orange as the sun slowly sank behind the skyline. One by one, the lights of the city flickered on, turning the streets into rivers of gold.Tonight was the night.The Grand Meridian Hotel stood brighter than ever. Its towering glass walls reflected the flashing cameras outside, while luxury cars rolled through the entrance like a parade of wealth and power.Reporters filled the entrance plaza.Microphones.Cameras.Live broadcasts.Everyone wanted to witness the engagement party between the Hallfield family and the Wheeler family.For most people, it was a celebration.But for a few individuals inside the city…It was something else entirely.The Grand BallroomInside the ballroom, everything was magnificent.Crystal chandeliers sparkled overhead like frozen stars. The polished marble floor reflected the soft golden lights. Elegant music floated gently through the air from a live orchestra.Guests dressed
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