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CHAPTER 277
Quentin Hawthorne’s heavy steps echoed through the ballroom, slicing through the tense atmosphere like a knife. The murmurs from the crowd turned into uneasy silence as the man approached—his tailored black suit crisp, every movement calculated, his sharp gaze never leaving Javier.Valeria’s fingers tightened slightly around Javier’s arm, but Javier didn’t flinch. His calm, composed demeanor never wavered.“Quentin,” Javier greeted simply, voice cool and neutral.Quentin stopped a few feet away, offering a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Impressive show tonight,” he said smoothly, voice laced with veiled mockery. “Toppling Morsetti… exposing the rats in the room… I almost applaud you.”Javier’s expression remained steady, not a trace of pride or arrogance. “It’s not applause I’m after.”“Oh, I know.” Quentin’s jaw tensed. “You want a purge… but I wonder, Javier, do you realize whose toes you’ve been stepping on?”Heather, standing behind Javier, shifted slightly, her tablet still a
CHAPTER 276
Alexander Morsetti’s heavy footsteps echoed in the tense ballroom as he strode confidently through the sea of silent onlookers. His expression was one of manufactured arrogance, but Javier noticed it instantly—tight jaw, restless fingers, eyes that darted to exits. The man wasn’t as steady as he pretended to be.Javier stood still, hands relaxed in front of him, Valeria calmly at his side. He didn’t blink as Morsetti stopped a few paces away.“Well,” Morsetti sneered, “looks like you’ve caused quite the scene, Everhart. Humiliating your peers in public? I expected you to be classier.”The room collectively tensed, expecting Javier to snap, but he remained perfectly composed.“Class,” Javier said quietly, “is not something measured by noise or theatrics… but by truth.”Heather stepped forward, tablet in hand. “The financial data has already been forwarded to the Swiss authorities. Solera Investments’ shell accounts have been flagged, and the Internal Commission will review every transa
CHAPTER 275
All heads turned toward the staircase.Descending with measured elegance was a tall, impeccably dressed older gentleman—Charles Whitaker, chairman of the Mirador Estate and one of Europe’s most influential private investors. His presence shifted the energy in the room like a slow-moving storm.The same socialite who had mocked Javier seconds ago blanched, his posture shrinking. A few others quickly lowered their eyes, their smugness evaporating.Javier didn’t move, his expression as calm as ever, but his eyes locked with Charles briefly, a silent acknowledgment passing between them.Charles stepped forward, his sharp gaze sweeping across the crowd before landing on Clara, then Gregory Voss, then finally Marquette. His smile didn’t reach his eyes. “Ladies and gentlemen,” Charles began smoothly, “you’ve all been whispering about the mysterious Mr. Reeves tonight… how unfortunate it is when ignorance speaks louder than sense.”Valeria, standing beside Javier, allowed herself a small, kno
CHAPTER 274
Javier’s expression remained composed as he walked alongside Valeria through the villa’s quiet hallway. Outside, the sounds of the Everhart security teams securing the perimeter echoed faintly, but inside, Javier’s mind was already moving several steps ahead.Heather caught up quickly, tablet in hand. “We traced Marquette’s last movements. He’s attending the Mirador Private Auction tomorrow. High-end, invitation-only. Rumors suggest several confidential business exchanges happen behind the auction façade.”Valeria’s brow arched slightly. “And I assume we have no invitation?”Javier’s lips curved into a calm, faint smile. “Not yet.”Heather nodded. “I’ve already spoken to Antoine from the European desk. An invitation will ‘appear’ under a different name, but they’ll never realize it’s you.”Javier continued walking, unbothered, his tone smooth. “Perfect. Tomorrow, Marquette will believe he’s among sheep. We’ll let him think that—until the cage locks around him.”Valeria placed a hand o
CHAPTER 273
Javier’s car sped through the city streets, the Everhart security team mobilizing swiftly behind them. Inside the sleek black vehicle, Javier sat perfectly still, his expression composed yet razor-sharp, every muscle coiled beneath his calm exterior. Heather sat across from him, rapidly relaying updates through her earpiece.“The perimeter breach happened thirty minutes ago,” she said quietly. “Valeria is safe inside the secure room. The local security detail managed to delay the intruder, but whoever it was… they were trained.”Javier’s fingers tapped once against his knee, the only outward sign of emotion. “Any visual?”Heather nodded, flicking the tablet toward him. A still image appeared—a masked figure clad in all black, moving with military precision through the villa grounds.“Not random,” Javier said softly. “This is targeted.”Heather agreed. “We intercepted a signal—encrypted communication from the vault breach team. This attacker was linked to the Langston scandal cleanup c
CHAPTER 272
The heavy doors to the executive lounge creaked open moments later, revealing a tall man dressed impeccably in a slate-gray suit. His stride was casual, his smirk deliberate. He moved as though he owned the room, his eyes sharp and cold, scanning every face before locking onto Javier’s.“Sable,” Javier greeted simply, his tone neutral, calm as ever.Sable’s grin widened. “You’ve been busy, Everhart. Crushing Langston, humiliating the Azure Crown, making waves wherever you go.”Heather shifted uneasily at Javier’s side, already tapping into her tablet discreetly. Sable wasn’t just another businessman—he was a ghost from the past, one they had neutralized years ago, or so they thought.Javier remained motionless, watching. “I thought you disappeared.”“I did,” Sable replied smoothly, circling the table, dragging his fingers along its polished surface. “But while you were enjoying your quiet power, I was rebuilding. You shut me out of the East European market… but I adapted. You destroye
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