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Chapter 279
The sound of Jaden’s palm slamming into Wisdom Fargo’s face cracked through the air like a gunshot.Blood spurted from Fargo’s split lip, dragging shards of broken teeth with it. His head snapped sideways and his bloated frame spun twice before crashing to the floor like a sack of wet cement.“You… you little bastard!” Fargo’s voice came out slurred, thick with blood. His eyes blazed, humiliated. “You’re looking for trouble, boy! I’ve got thirty years of martial arts training—”He didn’t get to finish. Jaden’s expression never changed; his eyes were as cold as cut glass.Fargo shoved himself upright, rolling up his sleeves with a snarl, puffing out his chest as if intimidation could erase what just happened. He squared his stance, knees bending, ready to lunge.But Jaden was already moving.A blur of motion, then a vicious snap of impact. Jaden’s foot drove into Fargo’s chest with the force of a battering ram.The air left Fargo’s lungs in a single, strangled wheeze as his massive bod
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Theresa Lion and Jaden stepped out of Wisdom Fargo’s office.Theresa pulled the door shut with a controlled click, then turned to Jaden with that clipped, businesslike tone she used when she was setting boundaries.“No matter what you hear, do not go in there,” she said firmly, eyes locking on him. “Director Fargo despises interruptions. Especially during private meetings.”Her words lingered like a warning. Then she pivoted on her heels and strode away, leaving Jaden standing alone in the polished corridor, his expression unreadable under the dim downlights.Inside, Wisdom Fargo leaned back in his chair, fingers steepled, eyes fixed on Selena with a gaze that was anything but professional.“Please, sit,” he said, gesturing toward the chair opposite him.Selena lowered herself onto the seat, posture straight, eyes cautious.“I’ve been looking into your project,” Fargo began, his voice oiled with false charm. “Greyfield Shopping Mall is going to be a cornerstone of this city’s growth.
Chapter 277
Selena had burned through her list of options. Every so-called “prominent” company had turned her down, doors closing in her face one after another. Desperation had a way of narrowing choices, and now her only viable lead was Wisdom Fargo, the director of Ironvale City Bank.They stepped into the bank’s polished marble lobby, the air cool with that faint scent of floor polish and money. Behind the reception desk, Theresa Lion, the lobby manager, straightened up with a smile that looked well-practiced.“How can I help you today?” Her tone was professional, but her eyes flicked quickly from Selena to the tall man beside her, sizing them up.“Hello. I’m Selena Verrick. I have an appointment with Director Fargo regarding a loan for my company,” Selena said, voice steady but laced with urgency.Theresa’s smile widened just enough to show she knew exactly who she was dealing with. “Ah, Ms. Verrick. Director Fargo mentioned you. Please follow me, he’s expecting you.”“Thank you,” Selena repl
Chapter 276
At that moment, Selena’s phone rang, the sharp trill cutting through the air. An unknown number flashed across the screen.Her brows furrowed instantly. “Who the hell…?” She swiped to answer. “Hello?”A deep male voice rolled out of the speaker, dripping with mockery. “Ms. Verrick, I presume? I’m guessing you’ve seen what’s left of your car by now.”Her eyes widened, rage flashing across her face. “You did it, didn’t you?” she snapped, voice climbing into a furious pitch.“I didn’t say that,” the man replied with a lazy scoff, like he was enjoying her reaction.Before she could unleash another word, Jaden Rift reached over and plucked the phone from her grip. He pressed it to his ear, his expression flattening into ice. “Who are you?”A short pause. Then the voice grew smug. “Ah… Jaden Rift. I thought so. Well, since you’re on the line, I might as well save you the guessing game. The name’s Travis Kroll. President of the Arden Grand Hotel.”Jaden’s jaw clenched at the arrogance in the
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"So what? I don’t think he’s worth my attention," Jaden said, leaning back in his chair, voice calm but dripping with disdain.Selena’s eyes narrowed. "Worth your attention? Jaden, his net worth is in the billions. He’s got one foot in the legitimate market and the other in the underground. The man’s a spider, and his web covers the entire city."He didn’t even blink."Every powerful family in Ironvale listens when he speaks," she pressed on, her tone sharpening. "If he refuses to invest in Rift Corporation, we won’t just lose money — we’ll be done. Finished."Jaden’s lips curled into a faint smile, but there was nothing warm in it. "Relax. He’s not the one pulling the strings in Ironvale’s aristocracy. He’s just another man with money and influence. Not my concern."Selena stared at him, baffled at his arrogance. "Jaden, this isn’t a poker game. This is—""Trust me," he cut her off, his voice low but absolute. "In three days, investors will be knocking our doors down, begging to thro
Chapter 274
"That's right. One of our uncles even got beaten half to death by his own men in the Miracle Avenue," Elizabeth said carefully, her voice low but urgent. She leaned forward, eyes narrowing. "It’s too risky to get tangled in their mess, Mr. Morello. If we push this any further, we’re walking into a snake pit. My advice, is for you to drop it."Jones Morello’s lips curled into a cold, dismissive smirk. He leaned back in his chair, rolling a glass of whiskey between his fingers as if her warning amused him. "What makes Morix Sable think he can parade around in front of me like some untouchable king?" His tone dripped with contempt. "That man doesn’t know who he’s dealing with."Elizabeth’s brow furrowed, but she said nothing.Jones set the glass down with a sharp clink. "I’ll deal with Jaden Rift no matter what it takes. And Morix Sable…" His eyes hardened, voice dropping to a dangerous growl. "If he dares stick his nose in my business, I’ll drag him down with Rift. Both of them.""I tak
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