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Chapter 058
The blast from the steel door was still echoing when the Laurent family’s troops charged in, moving in tight formation, gun barrels sweeping every corner.For a few seconds, the entryway looked empty—old neon lights flickering, the air thick with the smell of rust mixed with dust.Then, from behind support pillars, stacks of crates, and the upper catwalk made of steel grating, dozens of gun barrels suddenly appeared.RATATATATAT!Bullets poured down on them like a storm of lead, tearing into walls, floors, and anyone too slow to take cover. Chunks of concrete and splinters of wood exploded into the air, screams blending with shouted orders.“TAKE COVER! TAKE COVER!”A few Laurent soldiers dropped instantly, their blood staining the cold floor. The survivors scrambled for shelter behind crates and pillars. But the Marcelli Syndicate’s shooters had perfect positions—holding the high ground and covering every blind spot, making each step forward a gamble with death.On the seventh floor,
Chapter 057
On the 47th floor of the Albrecht Tower, sunlight spilled across the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, the glass catching it in a soft, golden reflection. Beyond, the city stretched out in miniature—skyscrapers reduced to toy blocks, the heavy traffic nothing more than thin, crawling lines.Vincent stood before the glass, one hand holding a crystal glass of red wine, swirling it slowly. His gaze swept across the skyline, but the faint smile on his lips made it clear his thoughts were far from the view.A single knock on the door. Then it opened. Thorne stepped inside with quiet, deliberate steps, dipping his head slightly.“Our plan worked, sir,” he reported. “The poor man who brought the false information and fabricated proof… Don bought it.”Vincent didn’t respond right away. He took a slow sip of wine, letting the heavy taste dance over his tongue before swallowing.Thorne continued, “We’ve also received word from the Laurent family. They’ll be attacking tonight. And—” he paused, w
Chapter 056
At 11 a.m., the air was starting to warm up, but the park bench tucked away in the corner of City Green Park still felt cool thanks to the thick shade of the trees.Kael sat there, leaning back against the slightly rusted iron frame. In his hand was a cup of black coffee from a tiny café across the street, its sharp, bitter aroma curling into the breeze.A faint wisp of steam rose from the surface, mingling with the passing wind and blurring his vision for a moment. He stared blankly at the children running around the park, his mind still chained to the image of Bella’s face on that cold slab in the morgue.The phone in his pocket buzzed.Kael reached for it immediately, expecting it to be Vale. Had the information already come in?But when he glanced at the screen, his brow furrowed. It was from Hector Laurent.He swiped to answer. “What is it, Uncle Hector?”The voice on the other end was forceful, skipping any pleasantries. “Get to my mother’s room. Now. You have ten minutes. If yo
Chapter 055
After a while lost in thought, the pieces of logic began to fall into place.Could Vincent and Bella have been having a secret affair?Honestly, it makes sense, considering Vincent was expected to be with Evelyne. So when he approached Bella, charming her, she might’ve decided to keep it under wraps, at least until she found the right moment.No matter how Kael saw Bella, it was obvious she envied Evelyne for all the praise and achievements she received.Then, exploiting that weakness, Vincent could’ve lured Bella somewhere and killed her there.So that’s how you killed Bella, Vincent?Now Kael had a rough picture of how Vincent had done it. All that was left was to find the proof and expose him.Of course, the best way to find evidence was to contact Vale and ask for his help.The body bag was zipped shut again. Without a sound, Kael left the morgue, walked down the hallway, and descended from the fifth floor—without saying a single word to Evelyne or Sofhie.By this point, he was al
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
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