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Not long after...The black sports car finally came to a halt on a dimly lit street corner, creeping silently among the shadows of frail, aging buildings. Lucas switched off the V8 engine. Instantly, the oppressive silence of the isolated industrial area on the West side of the city swallowed the fading roar of the engine.The stench of rust, rotting mud, and heavy humidity instantly stung his nose as Lucas stepped out. The place indicated by Richard Vance genuinely looked like a dead zone—an abandoned slaughterhouse complex surrounded by rusted corrugated iron fences and dangling, decayed chains.However, contrary to what one would expect from a blood-letting ground belonging to the largest criminal syndicate, not a single muscular guard or armed man patrolled the outside. There were no checkpoints, and no surveillance cameras glowed on the weathered corners of the roof. It was as if the place were truly just an empty, forgotten building.Lucas was not fooled in the slightest. His ex
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Silence descended upon the luxurious study. Shards of porcelain and a puddle of warm tea on the floor stood as silent witnesses to Richard's overflowing fury. Amidst the increasingly oppressive atmosphere, Lucas stood tall and steady. His cold eyes showed not a shred of fear in the face of the Vance family head's intimidation.With calm, deliberate movements, Lucas shifted his position slightly forward, subtly blocking Evelyn from her father's sharp glare."Mr. Richard, you've misunderstood," Lucas's voice sounded clear and composed, yet it sliced through the heavy tension in the air like a sharp blade. "I never intended to take Miss Evelyn to such a dangerous place. She will remain right here, safe under the protection of the Vance estate."Evelyn turned to him in shock, her eyes widening as she stared at Lucas's back. "Lucas! But I—""Enough, Evelyn," Lucas interrupted softly without turning his face away from Richard. "This is no longer just a matter of going out for a stroll or se
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"I didn't say you have to cash it out in a single transfer tonight," Lucas interrupted coldly, cutting off Hyuga's panic before the man could become even more hysterical."I'm still generous enough. You can pay it off in installments over the next few months."Hyuga let out a sigh of relief for a split second, feeling like he'd caught a brief breath of air. However, Lucas's follow-up sentence instantly locked away that hope."But remember, Hyuga... this is a life-or-death agreement," Lucas whispered, leaning in slightly as he stared straight into the pupils of the God of Gamblers. "Any delay, any manipulation of the figures, or if you intend to run away with the money... I won't knock on your door to collect. I'll just come to take your life."The threat was delivered without emotion, without any explosive killing intent, but precisely because of that, its impact was a thousand times more terrifying. Hyuga knew for certain that the young man before him was capable of snapping his neck
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Lucas wore a cold, subtle smirk upon hearing Hyuga's question. Slowly, he lowered the old man's body until the tips of his shoes touched the mahogany floor once more, though his grip on Hyuga's neck only loosened slightly, not letting go completely."It's simple," Lucas said in a relaxed tone, yet laden with heavy emphasis. "I want you to work with me. As the ruler of the underworld and the owner of the Empire Casino, your network is naturally vast and widespread. You can easily track capital flows and gather corruption evidence from high-ranking executives of major families."Hyuga, who was still desperately gasping for fresh air, instantly widened his eyes. Without hesitation, he grabbed Lucas's hand and shook his head rapidly, his expression painted with overwhelming panic."W-Wait! You've misunderstood, Sir!" Hyuga cried out in a hoarse voice and ragged breath."I-I'm not an underworld lord like you imagine! I don't have any kind of intelligence network!"Behind her mask, Evelyn f
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Evelyn, who had been trembling violently, reflexively obeyed Lucas's instructions. Although her breath was still catching from fear, she let the entire weight of her body rest upon Lucas's sturdy arm.WHOOSH!An iron baton slashed fiercely toward the right side of Lucas's temple. Relying not a single shred of Qi, but solely on pure reflexes, flawless movement perception, and physical flexibility, Lucas pulled Evelyn's waist backward. Their bodies swayed gracefully like leaves caught in a breeze, causing the sharp, heavy swing of the iron to carve through empty air mere millimeters above Evelyn's face."Now, follow the binding of my arm!" Lucas whispered, spinning the pivot of his foot.With a spinning motion as graceful as a lethal dance, Lucas guided Evelyn's body through a 180-degree turn. The speed and precision of Lucas's movement transformed Evelyn's slender form into a source of perfect momentum!THUD!The high heel of Evelyn's shoe struck square against the first goon's jaw! Th
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Hearing Hyuga's offer, Lucas did not show even a hint of panic. Instead, he stepped one fraction closer to the table, staring at the God of Gamblers with a gaze that grew increasingly cold and sharp."An interesting choice, Mr. Hyuga..." Lucas said in a casual tone, as if the dozens of assault rifle barrels aimed at his head were mere plastic toys.Lucas tilted his head slightly, then flashed a thin smile laden with provocation. "Then, what if I refuse? What will happen to us?"Hyuga chuckled, a chilling and sinister laugh that echoed throughout the entire room. His gaze instantly turned ruthlessly cruel, radiating the dark aura of a casino ruler who had slaughtered hundreds of lives to protect his throne."Refuse?" Hyuga leaned forward, locking his eyes directly onto Lucas's pupils. "Hahahaha! I already told you! If you refuse, let alone walking out of this place with a single coin... I guarantee that you and the woman behind you won't leave in one piece!"Hyuga raised his index fing
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