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Wilder Verrick came back to consciousness slowly in a pale hospital room. The fluorescent lights hummed. Machines kept a steady, indifferent rhythm. For a moment he blinked at the ceiling, confused, then the memory of that phone call hit him like a fist to the gut. His face crumpled.Elias and Aiden burst into the room the second the nurse called them. They rushed to the bedside, voices high with relief. “Uncle, you’re awake!” Elias said, hovering too close, too eager.Wilder’s eyes fixed on them, the color draining from his face. He tried to speak and the words came out as a dry whisper. “Michaelson Trump. He called back. He really is Michaelson Trump.”Elias forced a nervous laugh and stepped forward to steady him. “Uncle, calm down. It’s fine. Jaden Rift must have memorized the number during some public event. Mr. Trump doesn’t know him. It was a coincidence, that’s all.”Wilder did not relax. The old fear and the old pride settled on him like armor that would not come off. He had
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Elias Verrick and his family moved in a frenzy, half-carrying, half-dragging Wilder out of the private hall. The man’s face was ashen, his body limp, and their voices echoed in panic as they rushed him toward the hospital. The once-proud lion of the table had been reduced to a fallen figure, and the sight left everyone else shaken.Back in the silence of the Peony Hall, Selena grabbed Jaden by the arm, pulling him aside. Her eyes were wide, her voice sharp but hushed so the others wouldn’t hear.“Jaden… tell me the truth. What did you do? Was that really—”Jaden only smiled faintly, calm as though none of the chaos had touched him.“That phone number is real.”Selena’s breath caught. Her lips parted, but no words came. The name itself carried too much weight. Michaelson Trump—the man everyone in the nation knew, the one they only ever saw from a distance on the news or in official broadcasts. To speak with him directly was something most people couldn’t even dream of.“Oh my goodness…
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The call connected after only a few rings. A crisp, steady voice came through the speaker.“Hello?”Wilder Verrick smirked, tilting his chin high as he turned on the speaker mode so everyone could hear. “Who the heck are you?” he asked mockingly, his voice dripping with sarcasm.There was a brief pause on the line, followed by a firm reply.“I’m Michaelson Trump. Who are you, and why do you have my personal number?”The room froze. Even through the phone’s tinny speaker, the weight of authority in the man’s tone was undeniable.But Wilder scoffed, shaking his head. “Wow, impressive. You even sound exactly like our Chief. I’ll give you that—you’ve got a real talent for imitation.” He looked around the table with a grin, as if he’d already unmasked the con. “Do you take me for an idiot? Do you know how many frauds out there try to impersonate big names?”On the other end, Michaelson’s voice hardened. “Which department of the Grand Council are you with?”Wilder waved his hand dismissivel
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Elias Verrick and his crew leaned forward in excitement, grins spreading across their faces as though they were about to watch a play where the ending was already written.Across the table, Selena and her family began to pale. Panic rippled through them like a cold wave. They knew very well how dangerous Wilder could be.No one at the table knew exactly what title Wilder held at the Grand Council. But the very name of that place was enough to make ordinary people tremble. The Grand Council wasn’t a place for common men—it was a realm of untouchable elites. If Wilder truly made a call, what would stop him from having the mayor of Ironvale City bend to his will?And if the mayor turned his back on Selena’s company, then the project she fought so hard for would crumble overnight. That would mean ruin—not just for her, but for every member of her family.Selena’s chest tightened with fear. Her hands shook as she reached for Jaden’s arm, her voice rising in desperation.“Jaden, please,” sh
Chapter 461 - Big Shout-out
Author’s NoteWe did it! 🎉 This book just became the fastest on the platform to hit 70k views — and that’s all thanks to you guys. To celebrate this milestone, I’ve already dropped 7 chapters today, but I’m not stopping there… I’m dropping 20 more chapters today as a thank you and a proper celebration.Big shoutout to the loyal readers who devour every update within minutes — Sylwyn, Lynn Casey, Reynold Nkosi, Xman, and of course Joey Vee, my top gifter 🙌. And to every single one of you reading, commenting, and supporting — I see you too. There's a lot of you, but I'll try to mention the noticable ones in the next Author's note. You all make this journey worth it. Now, let me be clear — this is a one-time celebration drop. Don’t get too hungry for this kind of madness every day, haha 😂. I’m a writer, not a robot, and keeping this pace daily would burn me out.But here’s the deal: every time we smash a new milestone or when a big gift comes through, I’ll fuel up and give you guys a
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Wilder Verrick’s gaze hardened into ice. His voice came out flat and merciless.“The men are talking. You should shut your mouth.”Nora Verrick bit her tongue, but the fury burning in her eyes was plain for all to see. The veins in her neck stood out, her chest heaved, yet she forced herself silent.Wilder turned back to Vane with the authority of a judge passing sentence. “Vane, answer me. Are you willing to kneel before your father and beg for forgiveness?”The room went quiet. All eyes were fixed on the meek man sitting hunched in his chair.Vane’s lips trembled as he lowered his head further. His voice was faint, broken. “We… we did nothing wrong. And even if I apologized, Dad wouldn’t forgive me.”Wilder sneered, his lip curling. “Then kneel until he does. Three days at the gates of the Verrick mansion should be enough to soften even his heart.”Gasps rippled around the table. Three days of kneeling, out in public, in front of the mansion? That wasn’t repentance—it was humiliatio
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