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Chapter 183: Drunk and Dirty
Moses' apartment smelled heavily of alcohol and stale food.Several empty beer bottles littered the floor around the couch like casualties from a long war. Some had even rolled beneath the center table while others leaned against each other near the television stand.A plate of spoilt food sat abandoned on the small table before Moses, and he lay sprawled crookedly across the couch in nothing but sweatpants and a wrinkled shirt that carried traces of dry blood from two nights earlier. One of his arms hung loosely off the edge of the cushion while the other still gripped the half-empty bottle by the neck.The television in front of him continued playing loudly in the background. But he had fallen asleep sometime earlier, as his body had eventually shut down from the alcohol.That had become his routine since Saturday–drink, pass out, wake up, and drink again.This repeated until memories blurred enough for him to seemingly breathe. But even at that, the images of his past never staye
Chapter 182: Fast Moving Pieces
Morning sunlight filtered softly through the massive glass windows of Domonic's mansion, casting warm reflection across the polished kitchen floors and marble counters.Vivian stood near the stove in one of Dominic's oversized shirts, her hair loosely tied behind her while the lovely scent of breakfast gradually filed the luxurious space around her. A pan sizzled quietly nearby while coffee brewed behind her, its rich aroma blending quite naturally into the calm morning atmosphere.Vivian was gradually beginning to smile without forcing it, and her mind drifted naturally toward the previous weekend.Dominic had practically spent all of Saturday driving her across New York in the luxurious Ferrari. He took her through Manhattan's busiest luxury district, through quiet upper-class neighbourhoods overlooking the river, through art-lined streets in Brooklyn, rooftop lounges in Midtown, and even quieter waterfront spots she never even knew existed.He had shown her the city the way wealthy
Chapter 181: The Chairman Returns II
The elevator finally slowed before coming to a smooth stop on the upper executive floor. A soft chime echoed through the enclosed space.Derrick shot Ivy one brief glance just as the doors slid open before them, then they both stepped out together.The atmosphere just outside the boardroom felt unusually alive. The faint sound of voices could even be heard through the slightly opened doors ahead. It was mixed with the occasional sound of restrained laughter and low corporate discussion.Ivy frowned instantly. "The room is supposed to be empty this morning," she muttered. "There was no arrangement for a board meeting."Derrick kept walking without a word. His suspicion kept growing more and more solid.The moment they stepped fully into the boardroom, Ivy stopped dead on her tracks.The long executive table was fully occupied.Every board member sat in their respective positions around the polished surface, several documents spread before them while tablets and laptops glowed softly b
Chapter 180: The Chairman Returns I
Traffic dragged endlessly across the financial district while the glass towers of the city reflected pale sunlight like sharpened mirrors.Derrick drove in silence, one hand resting loosely against the steering wheel while his thoughts remained fixed on the Lorenzo Group.Beside him, Ivy occasionally glanced his way but said nothing at first. She already knew the look on his face. Derrick's mind was working.The situation surrounding Moses and his control of the Lorenzo Group had become far too unstable.If the Maguires got hold of him at last, then everything Pa and Ma Lorenzo had spent decades building could collapse overnight.Now, that bothered Derrick a great deal."We need to move quickly this week," he eventually said as the headquarters building appeared farther ahead. "Very quickly."Ivy nodded faintly. "Grandma already started the work.""Yeah, she did," Derrick replied. "But would it survive without her physically sitting in the office today?"That earned a small frown from
Chapter 179: Shades Of Wealth
Dominic merely smiled at Vivian's question and continued walking toward the Ferrari without slowing his steps."Come with me," he said casually. "Let's take a look inside."Vivian followed slowly, though her surprise remained obvious on her face. Her eyes continued to move repeatedly between Dominic and the polished black machine that she knew was extremely expensive."Hell, I knew Dominic Santiago was rich," she admitted slowly. "But I don't think I understood your particular shade of it."Dominic laughed at that.He pressed the key fob and the car responded instantly. The lights flashed softly, the doors lifting open with elegant precision.Dominic glanced sideways at her. "I don't mean to brag, but my shade sits comfortably above average."Vivian scoffed beneath her breath. "Now, that's a brag."She paused and glanced at the car. "But...it's worth it. I mean...this thing looks freaking expensive enough to buy half the hospital."Dominic smiled. "Only half?"Vivian laughed.Then Dom
Chapter 178: At The Mercy Of Dawn
Moses remained frozen for one terrible second after the gunshots rang out from the upper room.There wasn't a single doubt in his mind that the barman was dead.More gunshot sounds tore through the night repeatedly. They were violent, defeating bursts that echoed across the alleyways behind the bar. Then there was silence again–the dead, unnatural kind that settled heavily over the streets.A bitter knot formed in Moses' chest, but the dying quest to survive dragged him forward before grief could fully settle into him. He forced his aching body back into motion and swiftly disappeared deeper into the night.Every single moment hurt him badly. His ribs burned with every breath, and his legs felt dangerously unstable beneath him. But he kept on–leaping forward through shadows and narrow streets like a hunted animal refusing to collapse.The city around him had grown quieter now. Most windows were dark, and the very few cars passing by barely noticed the bloodied dying man stumbling thr
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