2024-10-30 18:22:16“So, everyone, I think Moonlight is perfect for tonight, don’t you?” He cast a challenging look at Ethan, a glint of mockery in his eyes.
As the group stood outside the campus, Mike folded his arms with a sly grin.
The name drew a gasp from the group.
Claire frowned, voicing what everyone was thinking.
“Moonlight? Isn’t that… a bit much, Mike? That place is ridiculously expensive.”
Mike chuckled, feigning kindness.
“Oh, come on, Claire. It’s not a big deal. If Ethan finds it a bit too pricey, I don’t mind splitting the bill with him.” He turned to Ethan, smirking. “What do you say, Ethan? You up for it?”
Ethan’s eyes sparkled with a calm confidence that took Mike by surprise.
“Sure, Mike. That’s the deal.”
Mike’s grin faded for a second before he forced it back.
He had been counting on Ethan backing out, not agreeing.
“Well… alright then! But remember, this isn’t just some fast-food joint. Dinner there can easily cost a thousand bucks.”
Ethan shrugged nonchalantly.
“I’m aware. I’m looking forward to it.”
Claire watched the exchange, clearly uncomfortable.
She leaned over to Ethan and whispered, “Are you sure about this? Moonlight isn’t cheap… and Mike’s only trying to provoke you.”
Ethan smiled at her reassuringly.
“I appreciate your concern, Claire. But I think it’s time I finally join a class event. I’ll cover my part.”
Mike clapped his hands together, breaking the moment.
“Great! Well then, what are we waiting for?” He gave Ethan a smug look. “Let’s see how deep those pockets go, Ethan.”
As they arrived at Moonlight Restaurant, the sleek, polished marble entrance and glittering chandeliers overhead caught everyone’s attention.
Mike turned to Ethan with a mocking smile.
“You know, Ethan, if you’re having second thoughts, we could always go somewhere more… affordable.”
Ethan shook his head, his voice steady. “No need. I’m decided.”
Claire raised an eyebrow at the banter, clearly uneasy. “This is really unnecessary, Mike. Moonlight’s too much.”
Mike laughed, shrugging it off.
“Oh, come on, Claire. If Ethan feels it’s too much, we can always go somewhere more affordable.” He paused, turning to Ethan with a taunting look. “Unless… you’re having second thoughts?”
Ethan met Mike’s gaze steadily. “No second thoughts. I’m looking forward to it.”
Mike’s grin slipped for a moment.
He’d expected Ethan to back down, and now he was in too deep to admit he’d been bluffing. “Alright, then!” He let out a forced laugh.
“But, you know, the place is pricey—easily a thousand bucks for a decent dinner.”
They stepped into the restaurant, and the lush decor and ambient lighting enveloped them in sophistication.
The restaurant manager greeted them warmly, bowing slightly.
“Good evening. Will you be dining in the hall, or would you like a private room?”
Mike saw his chance and jumped in before Ethan could respond. “We’ll need a private room, of course,” he said, with a mocking glance in Ethan’s direction. “After all, Ethan here seems ready to go all out.”
Ethan smiled, unfazed. “A private room? No....”
Mike mocked, "Hey Ethan, you want us to have dinner at the lobby? Please, we have beautiful girls like Melissa and Claire here, can't you be generous?"
Ethan smiled, "Generous? Of course I will be...I mean, we can't just settle for a private room..."
Mike raised an eyebrow, his expression one of barely concealed irritation. “Oh? What are you thinking, then?”
Ethan kept his voice calm. “I think the supreme VIP room will be perfect.”
A hush fell over the group, and even the host seemed momentarily taken aback.
The supreme VIP room at Moonlight was legendary, reserved for only the wealthiest clients and coming with an extravagant price tag—at least $10,000 for the evening.
The words landed like a bombshell. Mike’s jaw dropped slightly, and he struggled to recover his composure. “The… supreme VIP room? Ethan, that room is at least ten thousand dollars!”
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CHAPTER 277
Ethan stood on the edge of a glass-and-steel monolith, looking down at the city that had both made him and tried to break him.Dubai stretched out in all directions—a kingdom of glass towers, neon reflections, and wealth built on power and silence.Once, he had owned this world.Once, he had believed he could shape it.But now, as he stood above it all, the question that had haunted him since the beginning refused to be ignored.Did I win? Or did I just survive?He exhaled, the wind pulling at his coat, sending strands of his hair whipping against his forehead.The streets below were alive—cars honking, people moving, deals being made in hushed conversations, just another night in the empire of the rich.None of them knew what had happened.None of them knew how close this city had come to burning with The Dominion.They only knew the headlines:“Ethan Elliot Destroys Global Crime Syndicate.”“The Fall of The Dominion—A Power Shift in the Underworld.”“The Most Dangerous Man in the Wo
CHAPTER 276
Ethan stood at the edge of the smoldering ruin, his body aching, his mind drowning in the weight of what had been done.Dubai’s skyline had changed overnight—one less tower standing.One less monster breathing.He should have felt something.Relief. Satisfaction. A sense of victory.But there was nothing.Only smoke, ash, and silence.The Dominion was gone.Their networks dismantled, their leaders dead, scattered, or in hiding.The underworld had changed in a single night, shifting like tectonic plates beneath his feet.And the world had noticed.The media had already begun spinning their stories.“Elliot Enterprises CEO Linked to Mysterious Power Shift.”“The Fall of The Dominion—A New Global Order?”“Ethan Elliot: The Man Who Killed the Shadows.”Some feared him.Some worshipped him.Some wanted him dead.None of it mattered.Because Ethan was done.Lisa was gone.Malik was gone.His empire was still standing, but it wasn’t his anymore.He had spent years clawing his way to the top,
CHAPTER 275
3:00… 2:59… 2:58…The countdown blazed across the massive penthouse screen.Ethan’s fingers tightened around Emery’s collar."Where is it?" His voice was a low growl, lethal.Emery coughed, blood staining his teeth. "Wouldn’t you like to know?"2:30… 2:29…Ethan yanked him forward, shaking him violently. "Tell me where the bomb is, or I swear I will—""Kill me?" Emery smirked, weak but smug. "That’s what I want, Ethan."Ethan’s breath came sharp. Every fiber of his body screamed to end him.But the clock was running out.Lisa’s voice echoed in his head."Don’t become them…"2:00… 1:59…Ethan dropped Emery.He turned on his heel, ignoring the bastard’s laughter as he scanned the penthouse for any sign of the bomb.Then—he saw it.A black case embedded inside the structural framework of the tower, wires running across the walls like a web of death.The fail-safe was wired into the building itself.Emery had planned this well.There was no stopping the countdown.1:30… 1:29…He had to ge
CHAPTER 274
Ethan moved first.No hesitation. No mercy.His fist slammed into Emery’s face, sending him crashing into a marble pillar.The impact cracked the surface, shards of stone crumbling to the floor.But Emery didn’t collapse.He grinned through the blood."That’s it, Ethan," he rasped, wiping his split lip. "No more business deals. No more negotiations. Just war."Ethan didn’t answer.Words were pointless now.Lisa was gone.The Dominion had burned his empire.Now, he would burn them.Emery launched himself forward, faster than Ethan expected.A knife flashed in his hand.Ethan twisted—**barely dodging—**but the blade still grazed his ribs.Pain flared, hot and sharp, but he didn’t slow.Instead, he caught Emery’s wrist and twisted.CRACK.The knife clattered to the floor.Emery hissed, his arm hanging limp, dislocated.But he still laughed."Come on," he taunted. "You’re holding back."Ethan’s rage snapped.He drove his knee into Emery’s gut, knocking the air from his lungs.As Emery dou
CHAPTER 273
The Burj Dominion towered over Dubai, a fortress of wealth, power, and secrecy. A structure built on the backs of the world’s most corrupt elites, designed to withstand anything.Anything but him.Ethan was coming.Inside the penthouse, Emery Calloway stood before the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, the city sprawling beneath him in a tapestry of golden lights. He swirled the whiskey in his glass, watching the skyline with an air of amusement.Behind him, a war was brewing.Guards flooded the lower floors, rifles loaded, body armor strapped on, comms crackling with rapid orders. The entire tower was on lockdown.But Emery wasn’t afraid.He had been waiting for this."Sir, we should evacuate," one of his lieutenants suggested, nervous.Emery smirked, tilting his glass to his lips. "No."The man hesitated. "With all due respect, sir, Elliot is—""Exactly where I want him." Emery placed the glass down with a deliberate clink. "Let him in."The lieutenant paled. "Sir?"Emery turned, his
CHAPTER 272
Ethan didn’t remember getting into the car.Didn’t remember the high-speed chase through the city, weaving through traffic, running red lights, ignoring the screaming sirens behind him.All he saw was her face on that screen.Lisa.Still alive.Barely breathing, but still there.And if he was even a second too late?He wouldn’t let himself think about it.Mike’s voice crackled over the comm. “Ethan, you need to slow down. We don’t know what we’re walking into.”Ethan’s grip tightened on the wheel. “I don’t care.”Because this wasn’t about strategy anymore.This was personal.The warehouse loomed ahead, an abandoned Dominion facility on the city outskirts.Ethan didn’t wait. Didn’t plan.He crashed the car straight through the front gate, metal screeching as he tore past the defenses.Gunfire erupted. Bullets slammed into the car, glass shattering.Ethan was already out, already moving.His gun spat fire as he carved a path through The Dominion soldiers.Each shot was precise. Lethal.
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