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Chapter 423
Again, Jaden raised two fingers.T-Rex’s blood boiled. His face darkened as fury took hold. With a thunderous bang, he smashed his massive fist onto the heavy oak table, sending ash from his cigar scattering. His roar cracked through the auction hall like a whip.“Two million? Are you f*****g kidding me? Do you take me for some clown? I should cripple the two of you right now and feed you to the dogs!”The bodyguards lining the walls immediately stiffened, their predatory instincts flaring. Their hands moved in unison, some reaching into their jackets, others subtly shifting their stances, ready to explode into violence at a single word from their boss.But Jaden didn’t so much as blink. He leaned back in his chair, utterly calm, and smiled as though the outburst amused him.“You’re misunderstanding me,” Jaden said evenly. “Not two million. Just two. Two bucks.”For a moment, the entire room froze.T-Rex’s eyes went wide. He thought he misheard. His bodyguards glanced at each other, u
Chapter 422
Morix broke the silence first, his voice low but steady. “Sir, I’ve done some digging into Harris Monty’s background. The locals call him the T-Rex. He’s feared because he doesn’t just operate on his own—he’s got the Ortega family behind him. They’re one of the Southern Four.”He paused, his eyes narrowing. “Do you remember Black Monarch, the one we took care of last time? He was a follower of the Ortegas too, their spokesperson here in Ironvale City. I can’t help but think T-Rex’s little performance is connected.”Jaden’s lips curved faintly, though his eyes remained cold. “The Ortega family…” he murmured, his tone almost amused. “Rumors say they’ve got their hands in every shady deal in the South. Drugs, smuggling, fake antiques, you name it. They thrive where the law has no teeth.”He leaned back in his seat, the ghost of a smile touching his face. “If this scam really ties back to them… well.” His eyes gleamed dangerously. “I wouldn’t mind giving the Ortegas a little of my attenti
Chapter 421
Jaden furrowed his brows as he replayed the scene in his head. Something about it gnawed at him. The accident hadn’t been that severe. Vane had only been reversing at low speed—there was no way such a light impact could’ve shattered an antique said to be worth hundreds of millions. The more he thought about it, the more the whole story reeked.Something doesn’t smell right.Without hesitation, Jaden contacted Kaelus, instructing him to send the shard of porcelain for appraisal by the most reliable experts available. He wanted facts, not guesswork.That night, the results came in. Kaelus called back, his voice steady as ever. “Sir, the experts have examined the shard. Their conclusion… is that the porcelain is authentic.”Jaden’s eyes narrowed slightly. Authentic? For a moment, the answer caught him off guard. If the shard was real, then Harris Monty’s story suddenly carried weight.On the sofa, Selena and her family had been clinging to the slimmest thread of hope. When they overheard
Chapter 420
Harris Monty smugly waved the slip of paper from the cops in his hand, strutting like he’d just won the world. His voice carried a sharp edge of mockery as he sneered at Jaden and the others.“Well, well. The police have spoken.” He tapped the paper against his palm and smirked. “All the blame falls squarely on you. Now tell me—what else do you have to say?”He leaned forward in his chair, gold chain glinting, eyes narrowing into cold slits. “Cough up my three hundred million right away. Otherwise, you’ll find out exactly why they call me the T-Rex of Ironvale.”Selena’s face drained of all color. Nora whimpered, clutching Vane’s arm tightly. Vane looked like he might collapse on the spot, his knees buckling under the impossible weight of the demand.Jaden, however, didn’t flinch. His gaze hardened, and he frowned at T-Rex’s arrogant tone. His words were calm but laced with steel.“You keep saying the antique is worth two hundred million,” Jaden said evenly. “If that’s true, you won’t
Chapter 419
But when Vane and Nora saw Jaden and Selena step into the room, it was as though a beam of light had broken through the darkness.“Selena!” Nora cried, her voice raw from sobbing. She staggered forward, only to be shoved back by one of the suited thugs.Vane’s face lit up with a fragile hope. “Selena! Jaden!” he called hoarsely, trying to move toward them. But two burly lackeys blocked his path, shoving him roughly in the chest until he stumbled back, helpless.Selena’s eyes blazed with fury. “Let them go!” she snapped, rushing forward before Jaden caught her wrist gently, holding her steady.Across the room, the man with the slicked-back hair leaned back in his leather chair, his expression unreadable for a moment. A flicker of coldness swept across his eyes when he recognized Jaden—but just as quickly, it was gone, replaced by a look of heavy authority.“So,” he drawled, his voice low and deliberate. “You must be the old man’s daughter… and this is your husband?”Selena’s jaw tighte
Chapter 418
Jaden, Selena, and Mia left the natatorium in a rush, the easy warmth of their family outing already replaced by an uneasy heaviness.The drive wasn’t long, but as soon as they reached the market, it was clear something was wrong. A large crowd had gathered at the entrance, blocking part of the street. Dozens of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder, craning their necks to see what had happened, some whispering, others openly gossiping.Jaden pulled the car to the side. Selena got out first, clutching Mia tightly in her arms. Jaden followed close behind, his sharp eyes scanning the scene.Two vehicles sat wrecked near the curb. One was a silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class—Jaden recognized it immediately. It was the very car he had bought for Vane. The other was a black Toyota Alphard minivan, its front bumper dented, headlights smashed, the kind of luxury people bragged about owning. Repairs alone would cost a fortune.People loitered around the damaged cars, shaking their heads, pointing finge
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