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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
Chapter 040 – Kelly’s Sudden Advice
*****The expression on Nicholas’s face was so priceless at this moment; it was as though Kelly had just suggested demoting a king to a parking attendant.Kelly, however, didn’t show even the faintest sign of reaction. “Yes,” she responded matter-of-factly. “You didn’t have any qualifications, after all.”Hearing that, Nicholas blinked twice, then he pointed unhappily at himself.“Of course I have…” he began.But before he could finish his defense...“Yes, I know you have multiple PhDs,” she interrupted lazily, her tone making it abundantly clear how much she believed that statement.Hearing her, any words Nicholas had wanted to make instantly lodged themselves in his throat.He stared at Kelly's unreadable face for several seconds before a helpless smile slowly appeared on his lips.‘Me? Become a security guard?’The thought alone was so ridiculous he didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.Nicholas silently looked up at the ceiling.‘I, the grand warlord who has commanded armies and ma
Chapter 039 – Kelly’s Unexpected Suggestion II
*****‘Work?’The word echoed strangely in Nicholas’s mind, sounding as though he had never heard it before.And why wouldn’t it?He had only returned to Ironstone City this time to recover and locate Red. That was all.Work had never been part of the plan; after all, he had already earned enough money to retire several lifetimes over.Even if he spent recklessly every single day, he doubted he would finish exhausting his wealth before growing old.Yet now, somehow, Kelly was standing here trying to help him find employment. The situation felt so absurd that he almost laughed.Still, he focused on Kelly again, only to find her staring directly at him. There was already the faintest trace of irritation lurking at the corners of her eyes.The expression practically screamed her thoughts.‘You think you can be a big-mouthed slacker around me?’Nicholas instantly understood. However, he didn’t bother explaining anything to her, knowing fully well that unless he intended to reveal everythi
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