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CHAPTER 271
The atmosphere in the Azure Crown shifted from smug arrogance to suffocating dread within seconds. The same employees who just moments ago laughed at Javier now couldn’t meet his eyes. Their faces paled, postures stiffened, and nervous whispers rippled across the lobby as Javier stood tall, his calm composure unshaken.Within minutes, the hotel’s senior management filed into the executive lounge—heads bowed, shoulders tense. The portly manager who had been so quick to dismiss Javier now hovered awkwardly at the entrance, wringing his hands together as if trying to undo his mistake through sheer nervous energy.Javier entered the lounge in silence, followed closely by Heather and his security detail. He didn’t rush, didn’t glare, didn’t even frown. His silence was more unnerving than any raised voice could have been. With deliberate calm, he took a seat at the head of the polished mahogany table, resting his forearms lightly on the surface.“Do you know,” Javier began, his voice soft,
CHAPTER 270
The next morning arrived with gray clouds hanging low over the city. Javier sat in his office, the panoramic view behind him blurred by an early drizzle. The world outside was unaware of the storm brewing inside the Everhart headquarters. Javier’s calm, however, remained unshaken, his expression cool and contemplative as his fingers tapped lightly on the sleek surface of the conference table.Heather stood by the large screen, her posture rigid. “The overnight audits confirm the new threat is not just opportunistic. They’re precise—targeting niche assets, old investment routes, and even former Everhart Holdings partners.”Javier’s gaze was fixed on the screen, which displayed a spiderweb of connections—lines pointing from anonymous offshore accounts to recently disrupted markets, all converging on one label in bold: UNKNOWN.“They’ve caused ripple effects in Brazil, South Korea, and Eastern Europe. Small but deliberate,” Heather continued. “Enough to draw attention, but too spread out
CHAPTER 269
The moment Javier exited the gala hall, the chill of the night air brushed against his face, but his expression remained steady, unaffected. Heather followed a few steps behind, her phone lighting up with constant alerts, but she said nothing, waiting for his direction.At the curb, the Everhart Holdings black town car pulled up smoothly. The driver, a sharp-eyed man in a simple suit, stepped out to open the door, nodding respectfully. Javier stepped inside without hesitation, Heather sliding in after him.Inside the car, the atmosphere shifted. The outside world remained chaotic—reporters scrambling, law enforcement gathering, and guests in the gala murmuring in disbelief. But in the quiet confines of the vehicle, Javier’s mind moved forward.Heather glanced up from her tablet. “Sir, I’ve reviewed the initial damage control reports. The Langston Vault scandal is officially the headline of every major outlet tonight. Leonard’s arrest triggered panic sales from smaller firms. Stock mar
CHAPTER 268
The gala was already in full swing when Javier arrived. The Crystal Hall shimmered beneath the glow of a hundred chandeliers, filled with the sound of laughter, clinking glasses, and the hollow chatter of socialites congratulating themselves on their generosity.Javier walked through the grand entrance unnoticed, as he always did. His black suit was simple, his shoes well-worn but polished. To the crowd swirling inside, he looked like any other invisible man—someone who belonged behind the service counter, not at the center of attention.The valet at the door barely spared him a glance, muttering under his breath, “Staff entrance is at the side.”Javier didn’t bother correcting him. He walked past.Inside, Leonard Bryson stood by the bar, surrounded by a cluster of businessmen and younger associates who laughed too loudly and drank too quickly. Leonard’s grin stretched wide as he regaled them with stories of high-stake deals and insider connections.“Honestly,” Leonard said, swirling
CHAPTER 267
The man’s lips parted, but no sound came out. The confidence he walked in with began to crumble under the weight of realization. His fingers twitched at his sides, eyes darting between Javier, Heather, and the legal documents that now lay flat on the table in front of him.Around them, the other patrons fell deathly quiet, watching the unfolding scene with a mixture of shock and fascination. The same man they had sneered at minutes ago, the one wearing the modest suit with no bodyguards or entourage, was now revealed to be the true power in the room.Sable’s face had turned a dangerous shade of red, fists clenched as though he could reverse the truth through sheer will. Clara shrank further into her chair, her breath becoming shallow and quick, her perfect facade splintering with every second.Javier remained calm, his expression unchanged, as though this scenario was always expected—because it was.Heather adjusted the tablet in her hands and spoke, her voice carrying across the room
CHAPTER 266
Javier entered the private room with the same quiet grace that unnerved his enemies the most. Inside, there was no need for pretense—Heather was already seated, her tablet illuminated with streams of data, live footage, and account logs. The large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the glittering city skyline, but Javier barely acknowledged the view.He removed his blazer, settling into the head chair like a man who had always owned the world beneath his feet—because he did.Heather’s tone remained strictly professional. “Their offshore accounts have been frozen as of ten minutes ago. Sable’s Luxembourg holdings are under investigation. Clara’s transaction records will be forwarded to federal authorities by morning.”Javier nodded slowly, his fingers tapping once against the polished wood. “Good.”Heather continued, “Sable still has one advantage. The Paris contract tied to the Sapphire Initiative. If it’s secured before our team moves, they’ll have breathing room.”Javier’s jaw rema
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