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Chapter 046 – The Hunter’s Territory II
*****The guard stared straight into Nicholas’s eyes, his gaze cold and razor-sharp, making it obvious that he wasn’t there for play and that he was prepared to strike at any given second if Nicholas made even the slightest wrong move.There was no trace of hesitation in the man’s posture or softness in his expression.He stood there like a loaded weapon with a pulse… still and restrained.Nicholas, however, merely shifted his gaze and glanced at the other guards, all of whose attention had now locked onto him as well.Their hands were already resting on their weapons, their fingers loose but ready, and their stances subtle yet tense, as though they needed only one signal to descend on him.Seeing this, Nicholas smiled again, looking completely unbothered, almost amused by the pressure closing around him. If anything, the sight seemed to entertain him more than intimidate him.“I have an appointment with Jason Hunter,” he said casually, and… silence descended.Every single guard pause
Chapter 045 – The Hunter’s Territory
*****The drive took about two nonstop hours, so long that Nicholas couldn’t stop himself from frowning in confusion and dissatisfaction.The taxi kept rolling and rolling. Buildings gradually thinned, traffic faded, and the city’s usual noise gave way to long stretches of road and silence until even Nicholas, who was usually lazy, began to suspect something was off.‘Are we traveling now or what?’ he wondered inwardly, his brows knitting together.But outwardly, he said nothing.He remained sprawled in the back seat with the air of a man who had been kidnapped too politely to complain.At some point, the monotonous hum of the engine and the endless road wore down even his mild curiosity, and he ended up dozing off three separate times, each nap short and broken by potholes, turns, or passing vehicles' constant horns.By the time the cab finally began slowing near the city’s outskirts, Nicholas had already reached the level of tired annoyance where even blinking felt like unnecessary
Chapter 044 – Departing Wellington Manor
*****Once back inside his room, Nicholas’s eyes immediately fell on the bed.The blanket remained neatly made, while the pillow showed no signs of use, making it obvious that nobody had slept there the entire night.“Should I try catching some sleep or cultivate more?” He suddenly mumbled thoughtfully to himself, his gaze lingering on the bed.Eventually, however, he released a long breath and shook his head. "Not the slightest bit of my injuries recovered, even after cultivating the entire night without getting a wink of sleep. What difference would a little more cultivation make?"A bitter smile tugged at his lips.Yet despite saying that, Nicholas still lowered himself into a lotus position on the floor, crossed his legs, and then slowly shut his eyes.Almost immediately, the already quiet room seemed to sink into an even deeper silence.His breathing changed, becoming slow, steady, and deliberate, as though each breath followed a precise rhythm.As it did, the air around him seem
Chapter 043 – Kelly’s Irritation
*****At the same time, Wellington Manor… inside Kelly’s small duplex.Completely unaware that her family was currently plotting behind her back, digging into Nicholas’s background so they could find a way to force him to annul their marriage, Kelly stood before him.She was already dressed for work, wearing a perfectly tailored cream blazer and matching trousers that projected authority, competence, and executive presence.Every line of her outfit seemed meticulously arranged, making her appear like a woman born to stand at the top of the corporate pyramid. Combined with her naturally cold beauty and unreadable expression, she looked less like a person and more like an untouchable force.Her gaze remained fixed on Nicholas.And the contrast between them was almost comical.While she looked sharp, disciplined, and intimidating, Nicholas, on the other hand, still stood there in his pajamas, looking as though he had only recently crawled out of bed after losing an argument with sleep it
Chapter 042 – The Palmers’ Scheme II
*****Hearing what Maggie had just perfectly explained, both Oakley and Oliver instantly paused. Their anger dimmed slightly as they processed her words, their brows knitting together in thought.Even the Matriarch fell silent.For a few seconds, nobody spoke.The old woman's fingers tapped lightly against the armrest of her chair as she carefully considered Maggie's reasoning.The more she thought about it, however, the more sense it seemed to make.Mason Johnson was not an ordinary young man. Men like him possessed monstrous pride.Last night's humiliation had happened publicly, before countless influential families. Such people rarely forgot humiliation, and they certainly didn't forgive it quickly.Finally, she nodded.“That makes sense,” she admitted slowly. “So, what do you suggest we do now?”The moment the question left her mouth, Maggie subtly straightened in her seat. It was almost as though she had been waiting for that exact question.“I think it's still best we go there o
Chapter 041 – The Palmers’ Scheme
*****The next day… at the Palmers' estate.At this moment, the servants and workers were moving about like ants whose nest had just been kicked apart.Sweat soaked their uniforms as they worked tirelessly to restore the estate to perfection.The extravagant decorations from the previous day were stripped away one after another, expensive ornaments carefully removed, banners taken down, carpets cleaned, and every visible trace of the engagement banquet erased.The entire estate was being polished until it gleamed once again, spotless and dignified.Meanwhile, inside the Matriarch’s main villa… a massive duplex that practically screamed authority, wealth, and power, the atmosphere was far from peaceful.The entire Palmer family sat gathered together in the luxurious living room. However, none of them appeared like members of a prominent family. They looked more like survivors of a disaster.Other than Robert, who appeared relatively composed, dark circles could be seen beneath almost e
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