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chapter 94
"Is he dead or something?” Drayce muttered under his breath. The spoon clinked against the tin plate as Drayce scooped up another lump of grayish stew. He stared at it like it had personally offended him.Silence spread.Nearby prisoners stiffened. Hands hovered over trays. No one swallowed it. No one breathed too loudly. The simple act of eating suddenly felt dangerous with Drayce sitting among them.In Ironspike Bastion, even a whisper felt like it could draw blood. The prison crouched beneath the jagged Blackridge mountains, its name whispered like a curse among the underworld: a stone tomb where the empire buried its worst political blades who’d slit the wrong throat, warlords who’d turned battlefields into charnel houses, arms dealers who supplied both sides until the gold ran dry. Men who once made kings tremble now hunched over their trays, shoulders rounded, eyes fixed on their food as though staring too long at anything else might invite trouble.And yet the hall was unnatu
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I slowly raised my hands, my mind racing.Lucian.It had his fingerprints all over it. He wanted me out of the way, and framing me for Caine Everhart’s murder was a perfect way to do it.I clenched my jaw. First rule of survival when you find yourself in a mess? Run.The officers moved in, their grips on their weapons tightening as one of them pulled out a pair of handcuffs.“On your knees, now,” the lead officer ordered.Not happening.As he reached for my wrist, I made my move. A sharp twist, a swift kick to his knee—just enough to throw him off balance without breaking anything. I spun behind another officer, grabbed his wrist, and forced him to drop his gun before shoving him into his partner.One by one, I disarmed them, making sure not to hurt them more than necessary. I twisted the last officer’s arm behind his back, snatched the cuffs from his belt, and locked his hands together. In quick succession, I cuffed the others, leaving them restrained but unharmed.They struggled, c
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Gideon stood up, his movements fluid and deliberate. He glanced at Ryder, who was still seated, lost in thought. Without a word, Gideon turned and walked away, leaving Ryder to his deliberations.As he stepped out of the building, Gideon was immediately swarmed by a sea of reporters, all clamoring for a statement. The air was thick with the hum of cameras and the shouted questions of the press corps."Axel, what's the latest on the investigation?""Can you confirm or deny the allegations of corruption?""Axel, how do you respond to the claims of wrongdoing?"But Gideon remained silent, his face a mask of calm determination. He pushed through the crowd; his eyes fixed on the black sedan waiting at the curb.The chief security officer, a towering figure with a stern expression, opened the door for Gideon and cleared a path through the throng of reporters.As Gideon slid into the car, the officer leaned in, his voice low. "How did it go, sir?"Gideon didn't respond, his gaze fixed on som
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Casa Del Drogo Villa (House of the Dragon).I stepped out of the car and adjusted my suit as I took a glance at Casa del Drago. The villa was built on the northern edge of the town, with walls and iron gates. The reputation of this place wasn’t just whispered in hushed tones—it was feared.Casa del Drago had long been known as the stronghold of the most powerful figures in the country. It's a place where politicians and kingmakers gather to determine and change the country's destinies. Even the police approached with caution, never daring to fully carry out their authority within its walls. Something about this place suggested that laws were mere suggestions here.There were rumors about the villa’s owner. Some said it belonged to a mafia lord. Some called him devil and his name alone could make grown men break into cold sweat. The dark stories surrounding Casa del Drago were too many to count: people who dared to come too close, end up disappearing without a trace, their bodies only
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The flashing red-and-blue lights finally dimmed as the police packed up their notepads and left us standing by the wreck. Darren had spoken with them calmly, flashing his ID like it was a badge of immunity. They nodded, muttered something about “continuing the investigation,” and one of them turned to Darren.“We’ll be in touch if we need more details. Expect a call.”Darren gave them that sharp, clipped nod of his.“No problem, officers.”The cruisers rumbled away, leaving behind only the stench of burnt rubber and twisted steel. I stood with my eyes on the front of the car—hood crumpled, bumper hanging like a broken jaw, radiator dripping its last breath onto the asphalt.Darren walked back over, hands tucked into his pockets, his eyes scanning the ruin. He let out a low whistle.“I don’t think this heap’s making it to my father-in-law’s place anymore.”I swallowed, guilt pressing heavy on my chest.“I’m sorry,” I said, voice low, the words tasting like ash.Darren shook his head im
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Henry stepped forward, his jaw locked tight, voice steady even though his eyes burned with anger.“Clara, that’s enough. He’s my brother—my blood. My biological brother.”Clara’s glare could have cut glass. Her lips curled with contempt as she spat the words.“Brother? Don’t insult me, Henry. He’s an assassin. A government tool. A destroyer of lives. And I will not have him in my home.”“That’s not true!” Henry burst out, “Kelvin’s not like that. You don’t know him.”But Clara’s rage didn’t falter.“And I suppose you’re too blind to see the truth? He’s a murderer, Henry! A killer!”Henry stood his ground, even as his fists trembled.“He’s staying tonight, Clara. It’s late. Where do you want me to throw him out to—the streets? He’s not leaving.”Clara’s face twisted in fury. “I don’t care where he goes. But I won’t live under the same roof with a murderer.”The room thickened with silence as Henry’s face reddened. His chest rose and fell with restrained fury. Just as he opened his mout
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