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Chapter 1697 – An Unexpected Visitor
*****Meanwhile, the person standing outside was struggling with a problem far more complicated than knocking on someone's door should ever have been.Mistress Ayra stood in the corridor wearing a large bathrobe, her fingers gripping its edges as she nervously bit her lower lip.The woman who could confidently gather intelligence, command the loyalty of her subordinates, and navigate the dangerous undercurrents of the city was now fighting a private battle against her own nerves.She had faced dangerous people before. She had walked into situations where a single mistake could cost her dearly, and she had never considered herself a coward.Yet somehow, standing outside Xavier's room in the middle of the night made her feel more vulnerable than any of those encounters.‘Honestly, how can Sir Patriarch be so clueless?’She felt a mixture of frustration and embarrassment as she thought about it. Xavier was perceptive when dealing with enemies, suspicious schemes, and complicated situatio
Chapter 1696 – The Easy Bounty
*****At the same time, the two guards waited until Xavier and the others had disappeared into the hotel before exchanging a glance."I'll go relay the order," one of them said.His partner nodded, watching him leave before returning his attention to the entrance.Within moments, he was the only guard standing there, with the quiet hotel corridors stretching behind him and the deserted streets beyond the entrance serving as a reminder of the city's ongoing lockdown.For a while, he maintained his professional expression, appearing every bit the loyal guard entrusted with protecting the hotel. Then, once he was certain nobody was paying particular attention to him, a strange glint flashed across his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled into a satisfied smile.‘I'd have to be the biggest fool alive to let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip through my fingers!’The thought sent a thrill of excitement through him.He had heard about the enormous rewards being offered for inform
Chapter 1695 – A Frog at the Bottom of the Well
*****In Riverton City, even the head of a mere third-rank family carried himself as though the entire world owed him a bow.As for the patriarchs of first-rank families, the majority of them practically regarded themselves as gods who had graciously descended among mortals.Their arrogance knew no bounds, and anyone unfortunate enough to stand beneath them was expected to remember their place.But here in Beetose City, things were apparently different. A person with enough influence to be considered one of the city's higher-ups could actually serve as a squad leader, behave with remarkable humility, and even make a fool of himself trying to please someone else.Sage Myron, seated beside the driver, couldn't help sighing inwardly as he contemplated the difference.He had spent years in Riverton City, where the hierarchy of the major families seemed to dictate the very order of the world.He had once believed that becoming the patriarch of an A-rank family was an achievement worthy of
Chapter 1694 - The Privileges of a City High-Up
*****On their way back to the hotel, Xavier and his companions encountered so many checkpoints that it felt as though Beetose City was preparing for an invasion by an army of terrifying enemies.Roadblocks had been established at regular intervals, with armed personnel stopping vehicles, inspecting their occupants, and searching for anything that might help them identify their targets.The security operation was so extensive that even people traveling on foot were not spared.Pedestrians were stopped and examined from head to toe, while anyone whose face looked suspicious was subjected to closer scrutiny. Some officers even checked people's faces for masks or other disguises, apparently determined not to let a single wanted criminal slip through their fingers.At first, Sage Myron and Mistress Ayra found the situation deeply unsettling. They had already learned that bounties had been placed on their heads, but witnessing the actual search operation made the threat feel considerably m
Chapter 1693 – An Unsuccessful Persuasion
*****The squad leader tried once more to persuade him, clearly reluctant to abandon the idea. He offered further assurances, emphasizing the dangers surrounding the city and insisting that a convoy would make the journey safer. His eagerness was understandable, but Xavier had already made his decision.There was no point in arguing with someone who had no intention of changing his mind.At last, the squad leader lowered his head, looking so disappointed that anyone unfamiliar with the conversation might have assumed Xavier had just refused him the opportunity of a lifetime."Understood, Elder. I'll arrange the vehicle as you requested."He had no choice but to obey.…."Elder, if you're worried about leaving this place unsecured, we have more than enough men to spare. We could leave half of the squad behind while the rest escort you to your hotel. That way, the facility remains protected, and you won't have to worry about your safety on the journey."Even after Xavier had settled int
Chapter 1692 – The Leader’s Enthusiasm
*****The instant the words left the leader’s mouth, he appeared to realize what he had just said.His face drained of color, and he sprang to his feet so quickly that his chair scraped loudly against the floor.He immediately bent forward in apology, as though he could somehow retrieve the words and swallow them before they caused further trouble."Elder, please forgive me! I didn't mean to suggest…"He stopped, apparently unable to find a suitable ending.What was he supposed to say? That the Elder sitting in his office resembled a wanted criminal? Every possible explanation sounded worse than the last.Fortunately for him, Xavier and his companions were no longer paying attention to his desperate apology.‘Us?’For a brief moment, all three stared ahead in disbelief.They had assumed that the people from the auction would eventually abandon their search. After all, the ship had departed, and the group had vanished without leaving an obvious trail.Surely, at some point, their pursu
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