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Chapter 198: Where's the proof?
“So, you’re Alistair Reid or something.” hissed Miller maliciously.“Yes.” Alistair continued squinting until his eyes grew accustomed to the intense light. “Good. Now I recommend that you learn your place and cooperate. That is your only hope of leaving here alive!”The inspector lit a cigar, slid it between his teeth, and took a deep breath.“Mr. Miller, what do you need my cooperation for?” Alistair asked with a calm voice.“You nearly killed a person due to reckless driving and the law can sentence you to prison. However, I am giving you the chance to escape punishment. If we reach a mutual agreement, no charges will be pressed.”“You claim I nearly killed a person. Where's the proof?” Alistair asked with a raised brow.“Does it matter?” Miller shot back. “Now then, here's the deal: to get out of here, you only have to do one thing: leave this city and cut off communication with Miss Elizabeth Bolton.”“Firstly, those are two things.” Alistair corrected politely to the chagrin of
Chapter 197: Taken into custody
Within minutes, the distinctive wail of a siren approached, and a black-and-white cruiser pulled up, its lights flashing.The crowd parted like the Red Sea as an officer stepped out.He was a barrel-chested man with a thick neck and a badge that looked a size too small for his uniform.His nameplate read Officer Miller.Miller didn't even look at the scene objectively. He walked straight to the woman on the ground, his expression one of exaggerated concern. "Are you alright, ma'am? What happened here?""Officer, thank God you’re here!" she gasped, clutching Miller’s trousers. "This man... he came out of nowhere! He hit me and then tried to drive off! When I stopped him, he started threatening me, saying he had powerful friends who would make me disappear!"Miller’s head snapped toward Alistair.His hand rested heavily on his holstered pistol. "Is that right, pal? You think having a nice car gives you the right to threaten citizens after you run them down?""I never threatened her," A
Chapter 196: A classic set-up
“Get away from me, I am going to sue you for hitting me.” The lady cried out the moment Alistair drew close. Furrowing his brows, Alistair replied. “Miss, you ran into my car despite my attempt to not hit you.”“Are you saying that I got hit on purpose? What kind of maniac would I be? Instead of owning up to your mistakes, you'd rather point fingers at other people.” The lady cursed without restraint, quickly convincing the onlookers to be on her side as they sent looks of judgement Alistair's way. Frowning, Alistair was quick to tell that there was a conspiracy at play.He stood by his car, his expression unreadable, though his golden eyes tracked every movement of the woman wailing on the ground.She was dressed in mid-range designer clothing—expensive enough to look like someone with status, but worn enough to suggest she was desperate for a payout."My leg! I think he’s broken my leg!" she shrieked, her voice reaching a pitch that was practically designed to shatter eardrums.Sh
Chapter 195: Heading home
Alistair paused, his fork hovering mid-air as he considered the invitation extended to him by Adam. "The largest mall in Haven," Alistair mused, setting his fork down. "A bold move, Mister Smith. The commercial sector here is quite... territorial. I assume you’ve already ruffled a few feathers just by breaking ground."Adam chuckled, though there was a sharp edge to his smile. "Feathers? I’ve plucked a few wings, Grandmaster. The local tycoons aren't fond of outside competition, especially not a behemoth like the Smith Group. They see Haven as their personal playground. I intend to show them that the playground is under new management."“I see. Well then, I see no reason to refuse.” Alistair said, his eyes meeting Adam’s. "However, I have no interest in the limelight. If I attend, I do so as myself—not as a mascot for your brand.""Of course," Adam replied quickly, sensing Alistair's boundary. "I wouldn't dream of parade-walking you in front of the press. Your presence alone is the s
Chapter 194: Extending an invitation
Alistair walked over to the corner and carefully retrieved the box. Recognizing the item within the box, Adam immediately remarked. "The Void Withered Root... it was recovered from a collapse in a forbidden zone ten years ago. We’ve had our best researchers look at it, but to most, it’s just a piece of dead wood that leeches the heat out of the air. We couldn't find a single medicinal use for it."Alistair didn't immediately respond and instead, opened the box, causing a faint, chilling mist to curl out.Inside lay a twisted, charcoal-black root that seemed to absorb the light around it.It looked gnarled and lifeless, but to Alistair’s spiritual perception, it hummed with a hollow, spatial energy."To the uninitiated, it is dead," Alistair said, reaching out to touch the cold surface of the root. "But in the right furnace, it is the bridge between the physical and the ethereal."Adam handed the box to Alistair with both hands, his respect for the young man reaching new heights. "If
Chapter 193: Just one item
“You may see it as a small thing, but I do not. My wife and daughters are everything to me. Without them, I doubt I would be able to continue living in this world. So in a way, you have saved my life by saving theirs. For this, I am eternally grateful. The Smith family will not forget this act of yours.”“Alright then, do as you wish,” Alistair said, unwilling to exchange words over the matter. With that, Adam got back on his feet and walked over to check on Leah, his wife. “Dear, is this the man that saved us?” Leah asked with Adam nodding.“Yes, he is Grandmaster Zen.” Leah nodded in understanding before glancing at Alistair. “Thank you.”Alistair acknowledged her. “You're welcome.”“Get some rest, okay? I'll get the maids to prepare a warm bath and a hot meal for you and the girls, okay?” Adam said in a loving tone. It was clear to see that he was quite a loving husband. Leah planted a peck on his cheek before lying down next to her daughters.Seconds later, she drifted off in
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