2024-10-30 11:11:18Ethan came out of the police station in confusion, his mind swirling with unanswered questions.
As the cool evening air hit his bruised face, he blinked in surprise, noticing a middle-aged man standing near the entrance.
The man was staring directly at him, his posture calm yet purposeful. It took Ethan a moment to recognize him.
"Uncle Steve?" Ethan asked, his voice filled with uncertainty. Steve Jackson, his neighbor's uncle. Ethan's brow furrowed in confusion.
“Ethan. Glad to see you’re alright.” Steven smiled warmly.
"Uncle Steve, what are you doing here?" asked Ethan. “Did you… did you pay my bail?"
Steven chuckled softly, shaking his head as he offered a slight bow.
"No, Ethan. It wasn’t me. But I’m here to take you to someone who did."
Ethan’s confusion deepened.
“Wait, what do you mean? Who—”
“Come with me,” Steve interrupted, gesturing toward a sleek black car parked nearby.
The car gleamed under the streetlights, its luxury unmistakable.
Ethan's heart skipped a beat.
This was no ordinary car; this was the kind of car he’d only seen in magazines or speeding past him on rare occasions.
"Whose car is that?" Ethan asked, glancing at Steve with a mix of suspicion and disbelief.
"You'll find out soon enough." Steve simply smiled. “Get in, Ethan.”
Reluctantly, Ethan followed Steve to the car.
The door opened with a quiet click, and before he could process what was happening, he found himself sinking into the soft leather seats.
It felt surreal—just hours ago, he had been locked in a dingy cell, and now he was being chauffeured in a vehicle worth more than anything he'd ever owned.
As the car smoothly glided through the city, Ethan turned to Steve, unable to hold back his questions any longer.
“Where are we going? What’s happening?” asked Ethan.
“Patience, Ethan. You’ll get your answers soon.” Steve’s eyes sparkled with amusement.
The rest of the ride passed in silence, Ethan's mind racing with possibilities.
Nothing made sense.
Who would pay his bail? And why would someone like Steve, a man he barely knew, be involved?
After what felt like an eternity, the car finally slowed as it approached a massive gate.
Ethan leaned forward, eyes wide, as the gates parted to reveal an enormous estate.
Manicured lawns, towering fountains, and grand buildings stretched out before him, each more opulent than the last.
"Is this…?" Ethan trailed off, his voice barely above a whisper. He felt out of place—like a mere speck in a world far beyond his reach.
Steve pulled the car to a stop and gestured for Ethan to step out.
"Welcome."
Ethan hesitated for a moment before opening the door and stepping onto the cobblestone driveway.
He looked around, his breath catching in his throat as he took in the scene before him.
Two rows of people stood neatly, all dressed impeccably in tailored suits, their faces emotionless yet respectful.
They bowed slightly as Ethan passed, which only served to further fuel his confusion.
"Welcome, sir."
"It's a pleasure to see you, sir."
“What the hell is going on?” Ethan muttered to himself as Steve led him toward the largest building in sight.
The house—or rather, mansion—was an architectural marvel.
Tall pillars supported a grand entrance, and the doors, carved with intricate designs, seemed to tower over him as they opened on their own.
"Uncle Steve, why are we here? This place... who are we meeting?" Ethan couldn't hold back all the questions in his head.
"In a moment, you'll find out, Ethan," Steven smiled again. Accompanying Ethan deeper inside.
Inside, the luxury was overwhelming. Crystal chandeliers sparkled from above, casting soft light onto marble floors that stretched out endlessly.
Gold-framed portraits lined the walls, each depicting men and women of apparent importance.
Ethan barely had time to process it all before Steve guided him into a lavishly decorated living room.
In the center of the room, sitting on a plush chair with an air of authority, was a man Ethan hadn’t expected to see.
“Dad?” Ethan blurted out, his voice filled with disbelief. “What are you doing here?!”
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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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