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Chapter 142
The air inside the banquet hall was heavy with tension. No one dared to speak as Ramsey’s voice broke through the silence.“Take them away,” Ramsey ordered coldly.His guards immediately stepped forward, their footsteps echoing across the marble floor as they surrounded the defeated group.Marcus stepped out from the shadows, his eyes moving slowly across the room.“Your betrayal was not just an insult to my family’s legacy,” he said calmly. “It was a crime. And every crime has consequences.”Panic spread through the room.Wesley turned toward him, her earlier confidence completely gone. She grabbed Rita’s arm as fear took over her face.“Marcus, please,” Wesley pleaded, her voice trembling. “We are sorry. It was all a terrible mistake.”Rita, who had spent the evening acting as though nothing could touch her, dropped to her knees.“Have mercy, Marcus,” she sobbed, tears running down her face. “We didn't mean to hurt the family. We were only trying to survive.”Marcus stared at her wi
Chapter 141
The tension in the grand banquet hall felt suffocating, yet Marcus stood his ground, entirely unfazed by the sneers and whispered threats echoing around him. His calm exterior only seemed to deepen the growing panic among the assembled crowd.With a single, quiet gesture, he raised his hand, and the heavy oak doors swung wide.A phalanx of bodyguards in sharp black suits marched inside, moving with synchronized precision that instantly silenced the room.They fanned out, taking up positions along the walls and effectively sealing off every exit. The guests, who had moments ago worn smug, condescending expressions, traded nervous glances as cold dread settled into their chests.Mr. Matthew, however, refused to yield without a fight.Pushing himself up from his seat, he jabbed a finger toward Marcus, his voice dripping with defiance."Do you honestly think you can intimidate me with a pack of rented muscle, Marcus? This is a pathetic game, and I will have the law on you before the night
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The noise in the banquet hall was already heavy when a sharply dressed young man pushed through the crowd, his posture stiff with self-importance. He lifted his chin as he scanned the room with practiced arrogance.The conversations died down instantly as everyone turned toward him."I belong to the Blackwood family," the young man announced, making sure his voice carried across the hall. "Furthermore, I am closely tied to Erica's branch. This is our territory, and I can easily sort out this messy situation."His words brought visible relief to the gathered guests, who murmured approvingly as though a savior had just arrived.Mr. Matthew gave him a smug nod, clearly believing the newcomer would tip the situation back in their favor."You should have weighed your options before storming in here, Marcus," the young man sneered as he stepped closer, a predatory grin spreading across his face. "Still, I am feeling merciful tonight. Get down on your knees, apologize to your uncle and the r
Chapter 139
Marcus agreed to pay his relatives a visit since they were hosting a banquet at the Grand Imperial Hotel.Crystal chandeliers cast a brilliant glow over the grand ballroom, where the celebratory event was already in full swing. Polished faces and murmured conversations filled the air, all centered around a long, gilded table at the center of the room.At the head of the table sat Mr. Matthew, who had taken control of the family estate in the absence of Marcus's father. His commanding presence was matched only by the sharp, calculating gleam in his eyes as he addressed his assembled relatives."To secure our hold over the corporate assets," Mr. Matthew began, his voice carrying the weight of absolute authority, "we must solidify our alliances and ensure no one dares to challenge us. This company is our legacy now, and I will not let anyone disrupt it—least of all him."Murmurs of agreement rippled through the room as the family members nodded in unison. Among them sat Wesley, who immed
Chapter 138
Hearing what the gang leader just said, the debt collectors froze, their minds racing to process the sudden shift in power. Moments ago they had strutted in as aggressors, entirely confident in their mission, but now they knelt in absolute submission on the stone patio.Ramsey’s guards loomed in the background, their quiet, disciplined presence radiating pure menace. The morning air felt heavy with dread as the collectors’ earlier bravado completely dissolved under the weight of sheer terror.One of Ramsey’s men stepped forward, bowing his head slightly toward Marcus with practiced deference. "Master Marcus," he addressed him respectfully, keeping his voice low, "do you wish for us to handle these fools? Give the order, and it will be finished."Hearing those words, the collectors broke out into frantic, overlapping pleas."Please, sir, have mercy!" one of them sobbed, pressing his palms against the ground. "We were only following orders! We did not mean any harm!"Another chimed in d
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At that moment, the sound of engines roaring cut through the heated exchange.Immediately, every head turned toward the approaching vehicles. Tension filled the air as a convoy of off-road vehicles raced down the street before coming to a sudden stop in front of Marcus's villa.Without wasting any time, the doors swung open, and armed men stepped out in unison. Their presence was commanding and intimidating. They moved with precision, their expressions unreadable as they took their positions and formed an imposing line.The debt collectors faltered when they saw them, their bravado shaken for a brief moment.However, their leader quickly regained his composure and scoffed."What's this? Your backup?" he sneered at Marcus. "You think bringing in a bunch of goons will scare us? That's almost laughable."The rest of the group chuckled nervously, their confidence returning because of their leader's defiance."Yeah," another man chimed in, waving the so-called debt papers in the air. "If y
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