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Chapter 465
Alex Leonhard leaned against his porche, a mischievous grin spreading across his face as inspiration struck like a thunderclap.His mind raced, sharp and cunning, as he concocted a plan that would turn Ophelia's world upside-down.He jumped behind the wheel, tires squealing as he sped towards a shadowy corner of the town, hidden beneath the glowering shadows of crumbling warehouses.Reaching under his seat, he pulled out the Nano weapon.Under the flickering light of a half-broken streetlamp, Alex meticulously altered the gleaming silver Porsche, reshaping its elegant curves into something deceptively modest—a Porchii.An artful counterfeit, a luxurious wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing.When he was done, even an expert would struggle to tell the difference—let alone Ophelia, whose knowledge of cars ended with recognizing four wheels and a steering wheel.With triumphant swagger, Alex cruised to The Golden Guild headquarters, his deceptive masterpiece rumbling gently beneath him.Oph
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Alex had only been in Haverton a few weeks, but already he’d learned fast.This city was just one small dot in the vast web ruled by the Emperor—yet even this minor outpost dwarfed Miracle City with its staggering tech.Gone were fistfights and the arcane arts; here, battles were settled swiftly with sleek guns and gadgets humming with lethal precision.The rich lorded their power shamelessly, their coins enough to buy freedom or chains alike.A casual stroll revealed airborne carriages weaving lazily through golden clouds, while below, restaurants served sizzling mutant beast steaks to glittering patrons who laughed and schemed as if the world beneath was mere decoration.But Alex thrived here. His mind brimmed with forgotten secrets and futuristic designs. Armed with the hidden might of nano-weapons and knowledge lost to this age, his influence grew rapidly, unnoticed by those too arrogant to see beyond their noses.Recently, his miracle pills—sold discreetly through the Golden Guil
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Night had already laid a velvet blanket over Haventon when Ophelia finally escaped her relentless workload, tugging Alex impatiently toward Heaven Hotel to reunite with Julia.The opulent building glittered under a million fairy lights, towering over them like a jewel-encrusted fortress."Ophelia D’Arcy!" Julia's delighted shout cut through the hum of the luxurious lobby, drawing every eye toward her radiant presence."Julia!" Ophelia burst forward, laughter bubbling freely as the two women embraced tightly, their affectionate squeals echoing across marble floors.Their joy was palpable, infectious, and oblivious to the glances they drew.Finally stepping back, Julia playfully scolded, "Ophelia, you extravagant minx! You booked the Heaven Hotel for dinner? Seriously?"Ophelia shrugged gracefully, eyes twinkling mischievously."You're worth every penny and more, Julia. Besides, Jessica Golden gave me a favor—her membership card made miracles happen."Julia feigned shock, hand pressed d
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The bald thug's boot slammed viciously into Philips, who lay motionless on the ground, limp as discarded meat."Pathetic," he sneered, spit flying from his twisted lips. He snapped his head around, locking onto Michael with cold, predatory eyes."And you—you're the smartass who said we don't play by rules here, huh? Step over here, tough guy!"Michael's knees buckled beneath him, fear spreading icy tendrils through his chest.He stammered helplessly, "B-boss, wait! I'm from... I'm from the Dunsmore—""The Dunsmore what?" The bald man's laughter echoed dark and mocking."You think I give a damn about the Dunsmores? Maybe I should ring up Jessica Golden—let's see how long your precious family lasts when she burns them to the ground!" He spat the threat like venom.Michael’s eyes widened in terror, "Wh-what?! No, wait—!"But the bald man had already surged forward, his fist crashing mercilessly into Michael's skull with a sickening crack.A storm of pain exploded inside Michael's head; b
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The manager stood quivering, veins throbbing on his temples, fists clenched so tight the knuckles turned white.In his mind, he shouted the same words again and again—“How dare you sign off on the Platinum Suite, you arrogant bastard!”He shot Philips a murderous glare, barely restraining himself from tearing the smug grin off the pompous fool's face.But caution held him back, his wary eyes flicking briefly to Alex.Could this Philips idiot actually matter to Alex? One misstep could cost him everything."Should I handle this, Mr. Leonhard?" he asked, voice tight, poised like a guard dog ready to tear flesh at a word.Alex Leonhard merely shook his head, a faint, dismissive smile tugging at his lips."Forget it. If he's that desperate to humiliate himself, let him go ahead."He wouldn’t stoop to Philips’ level, not tonight—not when Julia was watching, her delicate face tinged with unease.She was his wife's closest friend, and dragging drama in front of her would only complicate thing
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Alex Leonhard raised an eyebrow in quiet surprise upon hearing Philips had also booked a suite at Heaven Hotel.What were the odds? Jessica Golden herself had casually mentioned that she owned the place.Hadn't she prepared something special for him in the restaurant already?Meanwhile, Michael stood slack-jawed, eyes bulging with exaggerated amazement.“God almighty, Philips!” Michael burst out. “You actually snagged a reservation at the Heaven Hotel’s VIP suite restaurant? That ain’t no easy feat!”Philips flashed a smug, wolfish grin, puffing out his chest like a rooster."Truth be told, aside from that elusive Platinum Suite restaurant, which, of course, is beyond even my formidable reach, booking anything else in this place is mere child's play."His boasting, though gilded with bravado, masked a desperate scramble behind the scenes.In truth, Viscountess D’Arcy herself had exhausted her network of favors to secure that reservation.Still, Philips paraded his success with brazen
Chapter 459
The past few days had spiraled into a bona fide disaster.Ophelia had vanished into the wild, busting her back to ready the fields for those precious herbs the Golden Guild insisted the D'Arcys grow—some damnable plants promising more profit than ever.Then, that morning, the call came to Ophelia, forcing her to pause for a long minute.Alex glanced up. "Who called?"Ophelia threw her head back, laughing louder than seemed right in their crumbling shell of a home. "It's my best friend, Julia! You know her, right?"Alex gave a guarded nod. "Yeah."Hell, he had no clue.Ophelia's eyes narrowed, slicing through him like razor wire. "Liar. You forgot her."He coughed, covering his embarrassment. "Nowadays, only one woman's got my attention—just you, Ophelia. Everyone else is just noise."She snorted, amused. "Julia used to shadow me, back when Haverton had schools worth a spit. Daughter of the Stone family, blueblood East Boston types who've got more acreage than brains."Alex raised a sk
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Rain hammered relentlessly against the battered taxi windows, each droplet streaking across the glass like tears on a grieving face.The ride back to the crumbling Leonhard estate stretched in an oppressive silence, punctuated only by the groaning of the worn suspension and the driver’s muffled coughs.Ophelia sat huddled close to Alex, hands still shaking, the aftermath of betrayal etched painfully on her delicate features.Alex broke the silence first, his voice calm yet resolute. "You won't ever have to set foot near those vultures again, Ophelia. From now on, you're one of us—a Leonhard."She exhaled softly, her breath fogging the cold window. "Why do they despise me so deeply?""They don't despise you," Alex answered, eyes steady and filled with a quiet fury."They're just greedy, ruthless animals. Human greed knows nothing but itself. Let them drown in it. We'll build something better, something they'll envy from afar."Ophelia’s lips curled into a weary smile, tinged with irony
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Every gaze in the grand hall sharpened into daggers, piercing Alex like he was some audacious fool daring to spew nonsense before his in-laws.How could this impoverished Baron, a nobody among the elite, dare disgrace himself publicly?Worse still, he had the audacity to threaten cutting Ophelia D’Arcy from her prestigious family ties."What kind of lunacy is this?" murmurs ignited around the room, growing louder and bolder."The gall of this man!""Does he have a death wish or something?""Pathetic! Just as they're about to soar high with the Golden Guild, this fool wants to leap off the ship already? Absolute madness!"Viscountess D'Arcy fixed Alex with a frigid stare, her voice colder than a winter frost."This is strictly D’Arcy family business. You, Alex Leonhard, are no D’Arcy. Kindly show yourself the exit."Alex's jaw tightened defiantly, eyes blazing with fierce disdain."Believe me, Viscountess, I wouldn't linger another damned second in this pitiful charade. Enjoy your flee
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