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Hundred and Eighty One
"As a matter of fact, I have a few rather lucrative business propositions I wanted to discuss with you tonight," Mr. Lane said, shifting his posture in the leather chair as his gaze moved pointedly toward the beautiful waitress, Estella. His dark eyes lingered on her for a heavy moment, assessing her presence, calculating every possible variable in the room."Oh, please, don't worry about her presence here for a single second," Cole reassured him instantly, waving a dismissive hand through the air. "The staff assigned to this private wing are entirely my people, Mr. Lane. You can speak completely freely. Not a single word uttered within these four walls will ever leave this room."Seeing an opportunity to further push his guest into a relaxed state, Cole gestured toward the server with an authoritative nod. "Estella, why don't you sit right beside the chairman? Give him a nice, relaxing massage while we talk."To Cole's immense internal joy, Mr. Lane offered zero objection. Estella of
Hundred and Eighty
Cole Scott immediately swung into action, his mind working with the ruthless efficiency of a desperate man who had just been handed a second lease on life.Within twenty minutes of hanging up the phone, he had personally wired an exorbitant sum to completely buy out the evening bookings of L’Éclipse, one of Ruby City's most exclusive, ultra-hidden culinary sanctuaries that happened to be close to the airport.He ensured that every single patron was politely but firmly escorted out of the building, clearing the entire establishment so that he and Mr. Lane could dine in absolute solitude and conduct high-stakes business away from the probing eyes of rival moguls and gossip columnists.The restaurant was a masterclass in high-society discretion.Tucked away at the end of a private cobblestone alleyway in the historic district, it featured no street-facing windows, no flashing lights, and zero access points for lurking paparazzi. Its bulletproof double doors opened directly into a secured
Hundred and Seventy Nine
Cole Scott was beaming, and widely too.The expansive smile stretched across his weathered face like a crack in a brimming dam, threatening to break out into full, victorious laughter. His sharp eyes gleamed with a deep, predatory satisfaction that had been utterly absent from his life for far too long.The simple reason for such an exceptionally affable mood, despite the endless barrage of public catastrophes and corporate disasters that had been raining down upon his head was the massive dividend payout he had just received from his cooperation with Mr. Lane.It appeared that Cole had been stressing himself to death over nothing; the secret offshore partnership was already paying off in magnificent ways he had never even dared to imagine.He sat back in his plush leather armchair, reviewing the first official financial report, completely in awe of the raw capital he had generated in such a shockingly short window of time. The figures sitting on the encrypted screen were staggering,
Hundred and Seventy Eight
Ding!A crisp, metallic chime echoed directly inside Reed Hawke's mind, accompanied by a glowing, translucent blue interface that materialized seamlessly across his field of vision.[System Update]Notice: Host has successfully acquired 100% of Connie White’s outstanding corporate and personal liabilities. Foreclosure proceedings executed. Full asset seizure and ownership of 'White Media Group' transferred to Host.Standing by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of his high-rise penthouse, Reed let out a soft, amused hum before taking a slow sip of his black coffee. A dark, satisfied smile spread across his face as he marveled at the terrifying, absolute effectiveness of the System.He had unlocked the third level weeks ago, which granted him the ability to see and acquire debts from a chosen target. The power was precise, efficient, and devastatingly effective. It was a talent that Reed enjoyed immensely and wished he could use whenever he wanted instead of having to physically confro
Hundred and Seventy Six
"Here, please have some tea, Miss Connie. I have added a special blend of soothing herbs that will help strengthen your body and calm your nerves," Connie White’s personal assistant fluttered attentively all over her in the grand living room of her multi-million-dollar penthouse apartment.The young woman moved with practiced, desperate efficiency, her every gesture carefully designed to anticipate Connie's demanding needs long before she even voiced them aloud. She delicately set a silver tray with a porcelain tea set onto the glass coffee table, carefully pouring a steaming cup and handing it directly to Connie.Connie graciously accepted the cup with a swollen, bruised hand and took a dainty sip. The liquid was rich, warm, and comforting, heavily infused with expensive organic herbs that promised physical vitality and mental tranquility.Rose, her long-time assistant, fussed endlessly around her, fluffing silk pillows behind her back, adjusting the air conditioning, and placing the
Hundred and Seventy Five
"Wait right there!" Selene shrieked, thoroughly enraged by the humiliating prospect of Miyu casually walking out of the establishment unscathed. Her shrill voice carried straight across the dining room, sharp, demanding, and gratingly loud.At the sound of the desperate call, Miyu paused in her tracks and slowly turned around with exaggerated impatience. Her delicate features were set in an expression of sheer, weary annoyance, as though she were dealing with a persistent, buzzing insect."What is it now, Selene?" Miyu asked, her voice dangerously smooth. "Haven't you manufactured enough drama for one afternoon?""Are we all honestly expected to just blindly take the word of your paid thug?!" Selene sneered, her voice practically dripping with toxic contempt as she gestured wildly toward Lara. "You must think every single person in this room is a complete idiot! That we would all just passively swallow whatever elaborate lies you two spin to cover up a violent crime!"The casual, dism
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