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Victor Harlan didn’t wait for an ambulance.The moment Elias Verrick stormed into the adjacent lounge and explained the situation in clipped, panicked words, the professor was already moving. He snatched his kit from the floor, shoved past the stunned guests, and sprinted straight into the ballroom.By the time he dropped to one knee beside the collapsed body, the air in the room had already thickened. Conversations had died. Music had cut off mid-note. Dozens of guests stood frozen, holding their breath, unsure if they were witnessing a medical emergency or the end of an era.Victor’s hands moved fast—expert, confident, but tight with urgency. He peeled back Xander Verrick’s collar, checked his pulse, then flicked a small penlight across each eye. His brows knit deeper the longer he worked.It took less than a minute.And when he rose to his feet, the look on his face said everything before his mouth did.“This isn’t good,” Victor said flatly, his voice slicing through the silence. “
Chapter 197
It had been a rollercoaster of a day for Jaden and his people.They left the Verricks banquet with empty stomachs and bitter hearts, their dignity bruised by the sneers and cold shoulders. But fate had a twisted sense of humor. Hours later, they found themselves seated at a private table, being served course after course of food so exquisite it made the banquet’s spread look like leftovers.The air was warm with laughter and clinking cutlery. For the first time that day, there was quiet peace. For the first time in weeks, maybe, they felt human again.The food wasn’t just good—it was a balm. Every bite washed away a little of the humiliation they’d carried. And with each sip of wine, the knots in their chests loosened just a little more. Jaden watched his daughter smile with sauce smeared on her cheek, and for a brief moment, the world stopped spinning.But while one table found joy in peace, the banquet they’d walked away from spiraled into disaster.Not long after Jaden and his fami
Chapter 196
Jaden raised his glass, the red liquid catching the light as he clinked it against Morix Sable’s. His voice was calm but carried a quiet weight. “I don’t want to be disturbed when I’m having a meal with my family. You understand what I’m saying, Morix?”The moment held firm in the air. Morix’s face, already flushed from the wine, lit up with a kind of fanatical joy. Sharing a drink with Jaden was more than just courtesy—it was status. A blessing. A moment he’d probably brag about for the next ten years.“Of course, Sir.” He bowed his head slightly, a respectful smile stretching across his face. “Loud and clear. I’ll make sure your time here stays peaceful.”He stepped back from the table with practiced grace, turning to Jack before he was even out of earshot. “Make sure no one walks near this section unless they want to lose a limb.”Back at the table, courses began to arrive with silent efficiency. Gold-trimmed plates carried dishes that most people would only ever see on TV. The Ver
Chapter 195
Wagyu beef at eight thousand per pound.Caviar—thirty grand.Bluefin tuna—nine thousand.Vane nearly jumped out of his seat. His neck stiffened, eyes wide as if he’d seen a ghost on the menu. “These prices… this ain’t for people like us,” he muttered, his voice rising with panic. “We shouldn’t even be in here. Let’s go. Right now.”He pushed back from the table like the leather chair had caught fire.Morix Sable raised a calm hand. “Please, Mr. Verrick, relax. Don’t worry about the prices.” He smiled, smooth and assured, but there was genuine warmth beneath the surface. “How could I possibly let you pay a single cent?”Vane froze. Nora blinked twice.Morix continued, voice proud, almost reverent, “Do you understand what it means to have Mr. Rift and his family here tonight? This—this is an honor no amount of money could buy.”He looked directly at them now. “Mr. and Mrs. Verrick, from today forward, you’ll never pay a dime when you walk into my restaurant. Consider this place your sec
Chapter 194
Morix Sable’s boot-licking smile froze. Then his face went blood-red.His nostrils flared like a bull about to charge.He slowly turned toward the security supervisor and his team, his glare sharp enough to peel skin.“You absolute idiots, Do you know who you just offended?” he growled. Snark!His hands connected on the supervisor's face sending him to the ground."Please forgive me Sir, we didn't..."“You’re all fired. Get the hell out of my sight.”The men stood stunned.“I said scram!” Morix barked, taking a heavy step forward. The men scattered like rats, scrambling away with their tails between their legs.Without missing a beat, he turned back to Jaden. The fawning smile returned like a mask being slapped back on.“Please, Sir. This way.”Jaden’s eyes dropped to his feet.“You might want to put on your shoes first,” he said flatly.Morix blinked, looked down, and froze.His bare feet stared back at him.He’d charged out so fast he hadn’t even noticed. Reality hit him like a sla
Chapter 193
When the supervisor heard the name Morix Sable, his smug expression twisted—then morphed into open mockery.He sneered. “Morix? Please.”Jaden ignored him. Not a single glance. He calmly pulled out his phone and made the call like he was ordering lunch.The line clicked.“It’s me,” Jaden said coolly. “Morix, I’m outside your restaurant.”That name—that one name—sent the group off again like someone hit a laugh track.“Morix?” the supervisor barked, eyes wide with theatrical shock. “Oh, this is gold!”His underlings burst into loud, exaggerated laughter. One of them slapped the hood of a nearby car, wheezing. Another doubled over, clutching his sides.“He’s calling Mr. Sable now!” someone snorted. “What’s next? He runs this street too?”“Bet he’s his caddy on weekends,” another chimed in.Their voices overlapped, layered with mockery. The kind of forced noise that only sounded brave when the target didn’t hit back.But then—BAM!The restaurant’s office door exploded open.A large man
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