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Chapter 381
Jose shot up from his chair the instant he heard the rumble of a car speeding down the street.“It’s William’s car.”He rushed to the back door, hoping to find Josephine, but all that greeted him was a pile of garbage she had been about to throw out.His stomach dropped.“That fucking bastard! He took her!” Jose’s rage shook his voice.He stormed into the house, heading straight for the keys to his truck.“Where are you going?” Lucia asked, alarm flashing in her eyes.“William kidnapped Josephine. That bastard’s gone too far!”“Don’t be too harsh with him,” Lucia warned softly.Jose spun on her, eyes burning.“Harsh? This is on you!” Jose roared.“You spoiled him, coddled him, sheltered him from every damn consequence. Look at what you’ve made—he’s no man, he’s a goddamn monster! I warned you—one day he’ll kill you, and he’ll take the rest of us down with him!”He yanked the drawer open, ripped out his gun, and slammed the cylinder full of bullets, his hands shaking with rage.“I’m do
Chapter 380
The night grew heavy. Shadows stretched long across the small house as Alex sat quietly by the crackling fireplace, the flames painting his face in flickering gold.Across from him, old José sat hunched in his worn wooden chair.Neither spoke. The only sound was the faint crackle of the flames.Josephine stepped softly from the back room, her voice gentle.“Lucia’s asleep.” She moved closer and sat down beside Alex, the glow of the fire warming her face.For a long moment, silence hung over them.Then José stirred suddenly, rising to his feet. “How could I forget? I haven’t served you a drink.”“I’ll help,” Josephine said quickly, springing up before he could refuse.He glanced at her, sighing as though carrying the weight of unspoken words.“You… ah, never mind.” Shaking his head, he pointed her toward the tea.José lowered himself back into the chair, his tired eyes watching Josephine prepare the tea.Something in them shimmered—age, memory, sorrow. The shine of unshed tears.Joseph
Chapter 379
When Lyra ended the call, another phone rang.“Alex,” an elderly man’s voice came through, warm but formal.“You promised you’d come check on our health. When will I have that honor?”Alex leaned back. “Well, I can come right now—if you know where to find me and send someone to pick me up.”“Of course! How could I not know where the God’s Hand doctor is? We’ve been waiting patiently for our turn to be honored by your visit.”“I’ll send my people for you immediately. Will that be acceptable?”Alex glanced at Josephine, a sly smile forming. “Fine—but I’ll be bringing a young woman with me. Is that alright?”“Certainly, certainly. Bring anyone you like. We will treat them with the same highest hospitality we give you.”“No need for special treatment. Just treat her like usual,” Alex chuckled, then hung up.He turned to Josephine. “Pack your clothes. We’re going to Vinland.”Josephine’s eyes widened.“Vinland State? That’s the most beautiful place in the country! Lakes, forests, everythin
Chapter 378
In the state of Mexica, Governor Benito Diaz sat in his office, the weight of recent events still pounding in his head.Hours ago, he’d watched the new king execute the Governor of Colombia.The image wouldn’t leave his mind.Since the king’s decree just a few hours ago, the government offices were swarming with officials, their voices clashing in heated debates over how to respond.Papers piled high, phones rang without pause, and the tension was thick enough to choke on.It was clear they were in for a long night—every light in the building would burn until dawn, because by tomorrow morning, the press would demand an answer.“Sir Governor,” a secretary stepped in, voice tight.“The people are waiting for your decision. Will we keep producing weapons like we have for the last two hundred years… or stop and switch to farming?”Benito’s eyes hardened. “Call everyone here. I’ll speak to them directly.”Moments later, about ten of his most trusted officials filed into the room.Benito ro
Chapter 377
The State of Colombia, under Governor Pablo Falcao, was in a live conference with six other state governors.“Four new governors in just one year—Vancouver, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Paris… unbelievable,” Pablo muttered, his voice thick with contempt.“They must have been handpicked by the king himself,” he added, leaning forward.“We, the old guard, can’t just sit here and let that boy do whatever he wants. If we don’t act now, we’ll be replaced too.”“We can’t let that stupid, brainless king—who spends his days chasing women—lead this country into ruin!”One of the governors raised an eyebrow. “Pablo, don’t you think the new king is better than the old one?”“He’s too young to be our king—and far too foolish!” Pablo snapped.His palm slammed against the table with a crack that echoed through the call. “If he stops us from making weapons, where the hell will our profits come from?”“Oh, come on, Pablo. We’re the weakest country out there. Any weapon we make means nothing to the other
Chapter 376
That night, in Vancouver’s slum district, Alex sat on the clinic’s crumbling front steps, the cold concrete pressing through his coat as he watched the street come alive in its own quiet way.A line of homeless men and women stretched along the cracked sidewalk, waiting for a simple gift—a steaming bowl of porridge.Josephine ladled it out with a wide, warm smile, just like she did every day.The wind cut sharper than usual, icy enough to bite through coats, yet it couldn’t wash away the warmth flowing here.Laughter rose from the line—genuine, unshaken, immune to the cold.This place had nothing compared to a rich man’s banquet.Here, a day’s worth of free porridge cost barely fifty dollars, enough to feed a hundred—sometimes a hundred and fifty—people.A banquet for the wealthy? Five to ten thousand for the same headcount, and most of it drowned in false smiles.But here, every smile was real.Alex felt something shift inside him, a truth pressing against his ribs.His advisors, his
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