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Chapter 054
For Vincent, the air outside the Laurent mansion felt so much fresher—like stepping out of a smoke-filled room into a garden that had just been kissed by rain.He took a long breath, letting it fill his lungs, then gave the faintest smile. Hands sliding into his pockets, he glanced briefly at the pale blue sky before speaking quietly, almost so low that only Thorne beside him could hear.“I want you to do something for me, Thorne. Keep the Laurents busy hating people who never even laid a finger on Bella.”Thorne shot him a sidelong glance. “Which group are we pinning it on, sir?”Vincent’s smile deepened just a touch. “The Marcelli Syndicate. They’ve got a nasty reputation in the underworld and—” he paused for a beat, “—more importantly, they hate it when outsiders tarnish their name. Once we plant evidence pointing to them, the Laurents will declare war. And that war… won’t stop until one side is gone for good.”Thorne gave a short nod, waiting for more details.“We still have some
Chapter 053
Kael sat on the edge of his bed, the room dim, lit only by the glow of his phone screen. He opened a message from Vale that had arrived an hour ago."The data you requested, Your Excellency."A PDF file opened. Vincent’s photo filled the first page—immaculately dressed, confident smile, the very picture of modern success.Name: Vincent Albrecht.Age: 28.Background: Born into a modest family in a small town, father a taxi driver, mother a convenience store cashier. No political ties, no inheritance.Achievements: Within five years, by the time he was only 24, he had built a multi-billion-dollar business empire, dominating the energy, real estate, and technology sectors.Kael swiped to the next page. Those achievements were just the surface. Beneath the official records were details never made public: an international illegal firearms trade route, a dark network supplying human organs, and shadow contracts with armed groups in conflict zones.Kael narrowed his eyes, his fingers tapping
Chapter 052
The night air outside Albrecht Tower bit at the skin, but Kael didn’t feel it.His steps were steady—unhurried—but every movement carried the kind of certainty you’d see in someone walking onto a battlefield.Reaching the sidewalk, he slipped a hand into his pocket, pulled out his phone, and dialed a number he’d been calling more often lately.It rang only once before a deep voice answered.“Anything I can do for you, Your Excellency, Lord of the Sky Dragon Sect?”Kael’s expression didn’t change. “Sorry for bothering you again, Vale. But this one’s important. Vincent Albrecht. Dig up everything you can on him. Don’t miss a single thing—business deals, political contacts, even under-the-table secrets. I want to know exactly who this man really is.”There was a brief pause. Vale realized then that the information he’d given so far wasn’t enough to make Kael crush Vincent outright.Which could only mean—Vincent was sly. Manipulative.Vale asked, “Should I destroy him completely, the way
Chapter 051
Silence stretched so long it felt like time had frozen.Kael didn’t respond. He didn’t look at anyone. Even his breathing was calm—far too calm for someone who had just lost a relative—and worse, had just been played.He stood there like a lifeless statue. Yet the air around him was thick, suffocating.Thorne glanced at his watch, then looked at Vincent as if to ask—are we going to do something? But Vincent merely raised his hand, signaling for no one to move. He knew… even the smallest mistake could be a disaster within five meters of that man.Kael stayed silent.The sound of people breathing in the lobby was too loud in their ears. Even the ticking of the clock echoed like a judge’s gavel about to deliver a verdict.Five seconds.Ten seconds.Thirty seconds.One minute.Still, silence.And finally…Kael took a slow breath.“Sorry,” he said softly. Not to Vincent. Not to Thorne. More to himself.“I came without solid proof. That’s not fair,” he went on, his voice calm and clear… yet
Chapter 050
Half an hour later, Kael’s phone buzzed faintly in his pocket. A small vibration—carrying a heavy weight.One message. Labeled: "PRIORITY 9 – Gold Level".From: Grand Elder Vale."CCTV footage from the area around the scene has been recovered. Most of it was professionally wiped, but we managed to restore it through the regional monitoring system. The footage shows six masked men bringing Bella’s car to the scene and destroying it there. Bella did nothing during the entire process, which suggests she was already dead before that. They were highly trained—military precision and efficiency. We traced their physical traits and movement patterns. One of them is a former mercenary now working under Thorne—Vincent’s personal aide. The trail leads directly to Vincent Albrecht. Operational funds for that team were traced back to one of his company accounts."Kael closed the message slowly, his posture straightening.A shadow passed through his eyes. His gaze sharpened to a razor’s edge, fists
Chapter 049
Elmridge City Hospital – 10:46 PMThe morgue’s identification room was always cold and quiet. Harsh neon lights lit up sterile white walls that held no warmth. The air carried a strong scent of disinfectant, barely masking the ever-present smell of death.A forensic officer stood beside a metal table, a white sheet covering the body. His face was unreadable—numb, like someone who had seen too much grief to be affected anymore. Behind him, two police officers stood by the door, their expressions tense, ready to deal with any kind of emotional reaction.The door creaked open.Hector walked in first, followed by Grace, Mariana, and finally, Agatha. None of them said a word.The forensic officer glanced at them and asked quietly, “Are you ready?”No one answered.With a swift motion, he pulled the sheet back.There she was—Bella.Lying still and pale, her lips had turned blue. A gash ran along her temple, and there were bruises around her neck, clear marks of strangulation. Even beneath t
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