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Chapter 665 – You Know Why I’m Here
*****Bruno had only just begun to enjoy his newfound title as the self-proclaimed kingpin of the local thugs... the ruler of the scraps left behind by the two fallen Lion Kings.In truth, he hadn’t even tasted the full flavor of that power yet. His throne, metaphorical as it was, still had dust on it.And now? Now, he had been embarrassed publicly, utterly, and unforgivably.In recent days, he had swaggered through these streets with the arrogance of a rooster among hens, throwing his weight around and reveling in how people flinched at his bark.But before he could truly settle into the skin of authority, humiliation had struck him down like a slap across the face.Of course, a man like him couldn’t swallow that easily.Not when pride outstripped common sense.His eyes darkened with murderous intent, his veins bulged like swollen rivers beneath his skin, and without another word, he surged toward Xavier again, his fists clenched, ready to teach him the lesson he thought ever
Chapter 664 – A Troublesome Customer II
*****For a brief, humiliating second, Mistress Ayra simply stared at Bruno, her mind caught between laughter and horror.Before she could muster a response, Bruno turned back to Xavier with renewed hostility.“Bastard! Who are you?! How dare you let my woman act all intimate with you? Are you looking to die tonight?!”“This… idiot…” Ayra nearly choked on her own disbelief. “Who is the one looking to die?”On the other hand, Bruno’s loud, arrogant declaration didn’t just catch Xavier’s attention… it drew the entire bar’s.Conversation halted mid-word; laughter died mid-chuckle, and heads turned as the familiar scent of a bar fight hovered in the air.Eager eyes gleamed with curiosity as people pushed away from tables, gathering in a loose circle like vultures awaiting a feast.It took mere moments for the gossip to erupt.“Isn’t that Bruno again? Didn’t he warn everyone not to let Ayra act familiar with them, otherwise, they would face the consequences?”“Poor guy… looks lik
Chapter 663 – A Troublesome Customer
*****Mistress Ayra’s thought felt absurd, almost laughable. Yet the moment it crept into her mind, it sank its claws deep, refusing to let go.‘Yes. Coincidence! He’s just a customer, he doesn’t know, and he couldn’t possibly know!’‘No way he would recognize me as the shadow from that night!’‘No way he would suspect this rundown, back-alley pub as the beating heart of Riverton’s underworld.’‘No way.’‘Absolutely no way.’Relief slowly coursed through her body like a dose of morphine, leaving her light-headed and weak.Only now did she finally realize the cold layer of sweat coating her skin, the pale cast to her face beneath the flickering neon lights.Fortunately, the haze of smoke and cheap liquor would keep anyone from noticing.Discreetly, she wiped the sweat from her brow, drew a slow, steadying breath, and smiled.A lazy, sultry smile unfurled across her lips, practiced and polished through years of deception.With the fluid grace of a dancer, she picked up the j
Chapter 662 – Mistress Ayra’s Fear
*****After vanishing from Myron’s estate the previous night without leaving even the faintest shadow behind, Mistress Ayra hadn’t immediately returned to the bar.No.She had deliberately gone far, far out of her way, traversing winding alleys and slipping through streets unfamiliar even to herself… all measures taken with the precision of someone haunted by imminent death.Her paranoia had blossomed into a full-fledged survival strategy, not after everything she had witnessed in the Myron’s estate, and Xavier’s parting words for herBefore she even dared to approach the pub again, she had already sent out covert orders through encrypted channels to her scattered Nightshadow agents across the city.Her instructions were clear: they were not to return to the main hideout under any circumstances… not until she personally confirmed it was safe, that the place wasn’t infested with unseen predators bearing the name Xavier.Why? It was Simple… self-preservation.Mistress Ayra was n
Chapter 661 – Back at The Pub
*****By the time the couple finally walked out of the restaurant, it was already nearing four in the afternoon.Xavier escorted Grace to the car lot, making sure she got into her car safely, started the engine, and pulled out of the space without issue.Only after she waved him off… with a promise that he would pick her up later at her office for the evening party, did he finally flag down a cab.His expression, once playful and light-hearted, gradually cooled the moment he entered the backseat.Gone was the warmth, replaced by something sharp and calculating.His eyes gleamed with a chill that even the driver could feel through the rearview mirror.“Where to, sir?”Xavier stated his destination in a flat tone, and off they went.…Before long, they arrived.It was a small pub; the same one Xavier had first visited upon his release from prison. The same dive where he had tried drowning his betrayal and sorrow in cheap alcohol.
Chapter 660 – The Envied Couple II
*****“Even if I wanted to take snacks with me, I’ll be too busy once I return to the office. I wouldn’t have time to eat them anyway,” Grace said, a trace of bitterness creeping into her tone.Xavier regarded her for a moment, then his expression turned serious.“I know how much you care about your work. I know how invested you are in this project,” he said, his voice calm but firm. “But I want you to remember this: the only way you can keep pushing forward is by keeping yourself healthy. You can’t drive a car on an empty tank. Think of the bigger picture.”“I…” Grace opened her mouth, words teetering on her tongue.But Xavier didn’t give her the chance to argue. He turned toward the cashier, his decision already made.“We’ll be ordering some takeaway snacks. Add it to our bill,” he instructed smoothly. “Let me have the total.”The cashier, who had been watching their interaction with rapt fascination, nearly jumped at being addressed.“I… ok
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