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Chapter 741
Jaden Rift’s voice was steady and unbothered. “My intention is not to slander it in any way,” he said. “I’m merely stating the facts.”The old man’s face darkened, his pride refusing to yield. “Facts?” Howard Ortiz barked, his tone cold and edged with disbelief. “Then please—enlighten me with these so-called facts. And if you can’t justify your arrogance, I’ll make sure you regret the words you just spat out.”The crowd grew still again. Even the sound of rustling leaves in the nearby park seemed to fade as eyes darted between the young man and the seasoned veteran.But Jaden remained calm, as though facing the wind. “Since you know the Dragon Fist,” he said in a voice quiet but cutting, “you must have once served in the North Army. On that account, I’ll offer you some advice—consider it my goodwill to an elder soldier.”Howard’s jaw tightened. He loathed the condescending tone that dripped from Jaden’s calmness. To him, this young man’s words reeked of youthful arrogance—the same kin
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Selena Verrick froze at the old man’s sharp tone. His eyes burned with indignation, his chest heaving as though he could strike out at any moment. Startled, she immediately stepped forward, clutching Jaden’s arm and bowing slightly in apology.“Sir, my husband misspoke,” she said hurriedly, her voice gentle but anxious. “He didn’t mean any disrespect. Please forgive him. He can be… blunt at times. I hope you won’t take his words to heart.”The murmurs in the crowd subsided slightly. A few of the spectators nodded, clearly hoping the matter would end peacefully. The old man’s stern face seemed to ease a little, though his eyes still glimmered with offense.But before the air could settle, Jaden Rift’s calm voice cut through the silence like a knife.“Selena,” he said evenly, “you don’t have to apologize.”He raised his gaze to the old man, his tone cool and detached. “I simply spoke the truth. Even though he looks strong and full of life on the outside, his internal organs have long be
Chapter 739
Jaden knew full well that the so-called “business reception” scheduled for the following night was nothing more than a trap carefully laid out for him. The pieces fit together too perfectly — Carley Rajar’s involvement, the sudden invitation, and Leon Nagger’s name attached to it.Still, he remained unbothered.If Leon Nagger himself truly appeared at that party, then so be it. Jaden wasn’t intimidated. After all, he had once declared without hesitation — even if Leon Nagger stood right before him, he would still have to bow his head.And Jaden Rift had never been a man to take back his words.He leaned back against the car seat as the city lights flashed by the window, his expression calm, almost amused. If the King of the South wanted to play games, then he would join in — and end it on his own terms.---That evening, instead of heading straight home, Jaden and Selena decided to have dinner near Venttos Park, a peaceful area just a short walk from the Rift Group’s headquarters. It
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Carley Rajar crossed her legs elegantly, a smug smile curling her lips. “Mr. Nagger can’t wait to get rid of Jaden Rift,” she said coolly. “If the party is held in his name and Jaden dies during the event, everyone will assume Mr. Nagger orchestrated it himself. His influence will seem even more absolute—feared and respected throughout the South.”Her eyes gleamed with satisfaction. “Tell me, Leo, wouldn’t a man like him be pleased to have others think his will reaches even here?”Leo’s cold gaze flickered briefly. He understood now—Carley wasn’t just ruthless, she was clever. She intended to draw blood while wearing Leon Nagger’s mask, turning Jaden’s death into a message for all of Ironvale.He bowed slightly. “Understood, Ms. Carley. I’ll see to it immediately.”---By the next morning, Ironvale City was abuzz with gossip. Word had spread that Leon Nagger, King of the South, would personally host a grand business reception at the Ironvale Grand Hotel.Within hours, the city’s upper
Chapter 736
Ever since Finley Ortega had died at Jaden Rift’s hands, Carley Rajar had known that this man was no ordinary adversary.The Ortega heir wasn’t just anyone — he’d been trained since birth, powerful, cunning, feared. Yet Jaden had cut him down as if he were nothing more than a pawn on a board.That was the day Carley realized something vital: brute force alone would never bring Jaden Rift down.He wasn’t just dangerous — he was unpredictable, a man who turned enemies into examples.Still, fate had a way of surprising even her.Earlier that morning, a courier had arrived with a sealed letter — embossed with a sigil of a golden serpent winding around a crown.The mark of Leon Nagger, the King of the South.When Carley broke the seal and read the message, her lips curved slowly into a smile.Apparently, Jaden had offended the one man no one in the southern underworld dared to cross. And Leon Nagger himself had just issued an order — Jaden Rift must die within one month.There would be a r
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Alfred stayed a pace behind Leon, hands clasped together, voice low and urgent as he relayed the latest intelligence. The gazebo’s stillness seemed to amplify every word.“Sir,” Alfred said, “there are rumors that the Rift Corporation has become one of Ironvale’s crown jewels. Jaden Rift has cultivated very close ties with the city’s officials—so close that they chose to protect him instead of showing deference to Captain Lancaster.”Leon’s fingers tightened around the smooth lacquer of his fishing rod. A small crease formed between his brows. “Tiny, presumptuous Ironvale,” he muttered. “How dare they?” He let the barb hang in the air like a thrown gauntlet. “Do they not know Captain Lancaster acted on my orders?”Alfred bowed slightly. “I do not believe the higher-ups in Ironvale were informed of your directive, sir. Had they known, they would never have dared lay a finger on Lancaster.”That possibility eased Leon’s shoulders only a fraction. He watched the lake ripple, blood from t
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