2024-08-21 09:43:02"You're truly unruly, uneducated, and nothing more than a frog in a well, thinking you're so great!”
Sophia scoffed with disdain.
“That's why I despise talking to someone as lowly as you!"
Alex chuckled, “Believe me, I am trying to be honest here.”
"You? A powerful man?" she sneered, glaring at him with utter disgust.
"You can't even begin to understand how powerful I am or the people I've encountered who are far more powerful than you. They could erase you with just a sneer."
Alex laughed.
"The powerful men you know might be the ones seeking my favor, pleading for me to marry their daughters just to stay in my good graces. Trust me, you're incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with me."
What a braggart!
Sophia rowed her eyes in disgust.
She wanted nothing more than to throw something at his smug face.
How shameless could he be, pretending to be so powerful when all he had was an old military backpack?
"You might pretend not to know me and try to bind me with marriage just to get my money," Sophia retorted.
"But I warn you, that’s never going to happen. If my family finds out I slept with a poor man like you, you’ll be erased from this world. So you’d better keep your mouth shut and forget everything that happened here."
"I…"
"I don’t want to hear another word from you. Now, get out of this room," she demanded, her eyes blazing with fury.
"But…"
Alex tried to protest.
This was his room.
“NOW!”
Yet, seeing the fury in Sophia’s wide eyes, he chose not to argue.
He quietly put on his clothes, grabbed his old military backpack, and looked at Sophia one last time.
"I…"
"Get out!" Sophia’s yelled at the top of her lung.
"Alright."
In the elevator, Alex sighed, running a hand through his hair.
He knew the woman was under the influence of a cruel aphrodisiac, one that would end her life if she didn’t have sex with a man within the hour.
If there were any other way to save her, he would have done it already.
But that kind of sinister poison had no antidote.
"What the hell have I done? I came here to meet my fiancée, but before even meeting her, I’ve already slept with another woman. Maybe this is what they call a legendary bachelor party."
As Alex walked out from the elevator into the lobby, it was around five in the morning.
The hotel was quiet, with only a few people scattered around.
Yet, as he crossed the lobby, a group of men in black—about forty of them—suddenly appeared, forming two lines and bowing deeply as he passed.
He glanced at them with little interest, his expression one of boredom as if this was something he was long tired of.
A middle-aged man stepped forward from the group, kneeling before him in a knight-like stance.
"I am Alfred Kingston, at your service, Young Master," the man declared with reverence.
Alex looked down at him. "Alfred, do you know why I’m here in such simple clothes?"
"Young Master,
please enlighten me," Alfred responded, his head still bowed."I’m here incognito," Alex explained. "And all this unnecessary fuss—are you trying to blow my cover so everyone knows who I truly am?"
"I apologize for my short-sightedness," Alfred quickly stood, turning to the men behind him.
With a swift gesture, he signaled for them to disperse, and the line of men quickly melted away, leaving the lobby empty once more.
"Tell me what you’re here for," Alex said as he walked toward a nearby sofa.
Alfred followed closely behind, like a faithful servant.
"Yes, Young Master," Alfred responded promptly.
He reached into his coat and pulled out a small box.
Opening it, he revealed a black card with gold trim and a .235-carat diamond embedded in the center.
"This is the World First Royale Mastercard. With unlimited credit, just use it as you see fit."
Alfred humbly handed it to Alex.
"This card also comes with a dedicated 24/7 concierge service that is highly personalized for you alone.”
“You’ll have access to a team that can fulfill almost any request, whether it’s securing last-minute reservations at the finest restaurants, arranging private jet travel, or gaining entry to exclusive events.”
“It connects you to the most secretive circles—no one will ever say no to you."
Alex looked at the card without any interest.
Alfred continued.
"I also arranged for the newest Sport car Bugatti La Voiture Noire, a one-of-a-kind model equipped with the latest artificial intelligence technology and self-driving capabilities.”
“But since you are here incognito, I guess you won’t like it, — so here is a villa in case you need to have a long stay."
Alfred explained with caution.
Alex nodded.
"Good to see you understood. I’ll keep the card for emergencies, but you can hold onto all the other gifts you’ve prepared."
“Now, tell me what you want.”
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Chapter 417
Inside the study, Alfred was deep in conversation with Doctor Harris when his phone suddenly buzzed against the polished desk.“Father,” Charles’s voice came through the loudspeaker, ragged, breathless. “The rebels opened fire on us. I’m hit.”Alfred shot up from his chair, panic cutting through his usual iron composure. “Son! Are you alright? Tell me where you’re hurt!”Charles gave a short, shaky laugh.“It’s nothing—just bruises on my arms. Kelly shoved me too hard when she pushed me down. She still needs to be taught a lesson—you should punish her later. But my girlfriend… she’s bleeding bad.”His eyes dropped to the tiny, bloody cut running down her arm. Honestly, most villagers would just spit on it, slap some dirt over, and call it “Done.”But the way she carried on, you’d think she was nine months pregnant and about to deliver triplets in the middle of the street.Suddenly this little scratch had become a full-blown emergency, complete with “rush me to the hospital, I’m dying”
Chapter 416
“Shut your mouth! You’re just an old servant—don’t speak about things you don’t understand!” Jessica’s voice exploded through the room.Her eyes burned with fury as she pointed toward the door. “Go! Call doctor Harris. He should be in the dining room!”The servant bolted without hesitation.“Damn it!” Alfred slammed his fist into the table, veins bulging on his forehead.“She can’t die! She still has to marry Logan. She still has to secure Vancouver!”His rage poured out like fire.Everything he built, everything he planned—gone in an instant. It felt like the entire world was mocking him, daring to block his rise.He wanted control. He had to win against the King, no matter the cost.Jessica’s face twisted with panic.“Damn you, Alfred! You knew she was fragile, yet you struck her with the strength of a man trained in martial arts! She’s your daughter, not an enemy! Who will control Vancouver now? What are we supposed to tell Logan?”Alfred’s chest heaved with rage, spittle flying as
Chapter 415
Alfred Kingston sat at the long dining table with his wife Jessica and their daughter Jasmine. The weight in the air was heavier than the plates before them.“Jasmine,” Alfred said, “I’m lifting your house arrest. You’ll return to Vancouver, and from now on, you’ll do exactly as I say.” “Your brother is working with his friend from Los Angeles. You’ll open the mining agreement in Vancouver for them.”Jasmine fork slipped from her hand and clattered against the plate.“Father, this is wrong. If you hand the mine over to those people, Vancouver will lose everything. Our revenues will collapse.”“That isn’t our concern,” Alfred snapped. “Just follow my orders. They’ve promised Charles thirty percent of the profits—without us lifting a finger.”“Father,” Jasmine pleaded, “without them, Vancouver’s government still keeps fifty percent of the profit—money that belongs to the people.”“If you give the mine away, Charles may take thirty, but his friends will steal another twenty. The people
Chapter 414
The next day, the headlines screamed across every state:Jericho Kane, governor of Vermont, his wife Lidia, his sister Beatrice, and five doctors—every one of them dead from poison.The news tore through the country like wildfire.Because the poison in their bodies was so lethal, there could be no funeral. No open caskets.No mourning ceremonies. The bodies were cremated quickly, the ashes carried away, erased from the earth.Out on one of the family’s massive yachts, Bella stood at the bow with Alex beside her.The sea stretched endless and cold.She held an urn, her father’s ashes swirling in the wind before falling into the dark waves.Her face was dry, untouched by tears. Her lips moved softly.“Goodbye, Father.”Alex studied her in silence.After a long pause, Bella turned, “You’re wondering why I don’t cry?”“Maybe,” Alex said.“I cried enough yesterday,” she answered flatly.“And I remember what Father told me… If the day came that he died, he wanted me to smile. To smile at hi
Chapter 413
Last week, Samuel Prescott sat across from Jericho Kane in a private study thick with the scent of oak and old leather.The table between them gleamed with crystal glasses and an unopened bottle of wine.“Samuel,” Jericho said. “I don’t understand you. You want me back in the governor’s seat? You don’t have the power to make that happen.”Jericho uncorked his finest bottle, pouring deep red into Samuel’s glass.“I don’t,” Samuel admitted, accepting the pour. “But the king does. He could put you back.”Jericho laughed, sharp and bitter. “You know where I stand. I am always on the old king’s side. Thee new king? He despises me. He gave Kelly Kingston the governorship just to keep me out.”“The king sees more than you think, Kane.” Samuel swirled the wine, took a sip, and let his eyes widen. “Remarkable vintage.”Jericho smirked faintly.“He’s been watching you,” Samuel continued. “You’ve done nothing. You’ve stayed in the shadows. To him, that means you’re teachable—maybe even useful ag
Chapter 412
“Lidia!” Beatrice shouted. “How can you even call yourself a mother? Your daughter is out of control.”“You’ve failed—utterly failed. You’re a disgrace as a mother; you should be ashamed.”Lidia turned on her. “Beatrice, I’ll warn you only once. Bella is Jericho’s daughter. She already carries the authority of the Kane family and the governor himself.”“If she decides to kill me, no one will stop her. So you’d better make damn sure the doctor you brought here saves Jericho—he’s the only one who can keep Bella under control.”Beatrice’s face twisted in outrage.“I’m trying to do what’s best for my brother! How dare you let her threaten me? I should teach my niece how to show respect to her aunt!” She spun on her heel to storm out.A Kane guard raised his pistol and fired.The shot cracked, and Beatrice screamed as the bullet tore into her leg. Blood gushed down her skirt, pooling on the floor.“Holy God! You shot me?!” Beatrice wailed, clutching her leg.“You’re dead! Do you hear me? Y
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