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ATTACKERS , GET READY FOR ME
For a brief moment, the sounds of the moving convoy faded into the background. Then he answered. “Kaelen.” The voice on the other end immediately became respectful. “Good evening, Master.” Connor leaned back slightly against the leather seat. “What is it?” There was a trace of excitement in Kaelen Voss’s voice. “Master, we have good news. Seven of the attackers have been captured.” Connor’s gaze sharpened. “Captured?” “Yes, Master. Shadow Security personnel successfully apprehended them at the expansion and restructuring project site.” A faint smile appeared on Connor’s face. “Explain.” Kaelen responded immediately. “The two Quantum Shadow Detection Networks identified and tracked five of them. The remaining two were caught through additional detection technologies launched by few other subsidiaries under Wood Group.” Connor listened quietly. Kaelen’s tone became colder. “They were caught around midnight yesterday.” Connor’s eyes darkened. “The exact same time of
DEFEAT CANNOT SHAKE THE MASTER
The city lights of Sezuira flowed past the windows of the moving Tesla as he sat quietly in the back seat. The courtroom defeat still lingered in the minds of many people across Numerica, but Connor's expression remained calm. One courtroom setback would never be enough to break him. His attention gradually shifted away from the legal battle once again and returned to his earlier thoughts. The restructuring and expansion project in Obisedia. The technology teams. Those matters demanded immediate attention. Several minutes later, the Tesla entered the private access route of Sezuira International Airport. The entire terminal had already been cleared. Security officers stood at attention. Airport staff remained lined up at a respectful distance. As one of the highest-ranking figures in the nation, special protocols had already been activated before his arrival. The Tesla rolled to a smooth stop. The driver immediately stepped out and opened the rear door. “Welcome, Master,
TRUTH PREVAILS WHEN THE TIME COMES
The evening sun cast long shadows across the steps of the Federal High Court.Connor had already stepped outside.He stopped and turned.Marvin quickly caught up to him. His breathing was slightly uneven from rushing, but determination filled his eyes.For a few seconds, neither man spoke.The courthouse behind them was slowly emptying.Reporters had already left.Lawyers were departing.The excitement of the verdict was fading.Only reality remained.Marvin looked directly at Connor.“Mr. Wood, I know today was painful, but please don't lose hope. What happened inside that courtroom was shameful.”Connor's eyes narrowed slightly.Marvin shook his head and sighed heavily.“Steel Khyber's lawyers are manipulative. I won't deny that. They used manipulation, technicalities, and carefully crafted tactics. They created a narrative that sounded convincing. They made assumptions look like facts. And because we don't have the original evidence, the court accepted it.”Connor listened quietly.
DEFEAT THAT FORGED DETERMINATION
The courtroom was nearly empty.Most of the spectators had already left. Reporters rushed outside to break the news first. Lawyers gathered their documents.The echoes of celebration and disappointment still lingered in the air like smoke after a battle.Across Numerica, the news had already begun spreading.The headlines exploded across every major network.STEEL KHYBER WINS LANDMARK PATENT CASE.The reactions were immediate.In Caesaria and Obisedia, Connor's supporters stared at their screens in shock. Many refused to believe the result. Some cursed openly.Others sat in silence, struggling to accept what had happened.In Palacia, where Connor had once been humiliated by Clara, her family, and society, many who had followed his rise were equally stunned.Meanwhile, celebrations erupted across Augustrio.The breakaway island of Caesaria owned by Steel Khyber, known as Khyber Empire, became a sea of fireworks and cheers.People flooded the streets.“The absolute king won!”“Steel Khy
THE VICTORY THEY ENGINEERED
The courtroom was so quiet that even the faint hum of the LED screen could be heard.Judge Harland's hand remained on the gavel.“The time has come,” he repeated.Before the judge could continue, Connor suddenly rose from his seat.“Your Lordship!”His voice cut through the silence.Every eye turned toward him.Connor's expression was firm despite the pressure crushing down on him from every direction.“Evidence should not be the only yardstick in this matter, as Mr. Sterling and I have repeatedly stated.”A ripple spread through the gallery.Judge Harland frowned slightly.Connor continued before anyone could stop him.“My father spent years developing the solar-electric vehicle designs. I never personally saw his original sketches and plans. Records show that they disappeared suddenly during his lifetime.”The courtroom listened carefully.“The original design books, development records, supporting documents, storage drives, and technical materials vanished without explanation.”Con
THE ILLUSION OF PROOF
The LED screen flickered once.Then the files finished loading.A collective gasp swept across the courtroom.Rows of digital folders appeared on the display. Each carried dates stretching back years before the Wood Group's public patent announcement. Beneath them were hundreds of technical sketches, engineering notes, and prototype diagrams.The first file opened automatically.A hand-drawn concept sketch filled the screen.The drawing showed a solar-electric vehicle chassis with detailed annotations surrounding every major component. There were energy flow arrows, battery routing systems, and handwritten calculations in the margins.The courtroom fell silent.Even Judge Harland leaned forward.Rhys Langford spoke calmly.“Your Lordship, this is Design Iteration One.”The screen advanced.Another sketch appeared.Then another and another.Each version showed improvements made over time.The dates progressed month by month.The development trail looked complete.Connor's heartbeat q
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