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Chapter 729
Henry quickly stepped forward, forcing a polite smile onto his face. “Deputy Chief Vax, isn’t it? I’m Henry Lancaster, Captain from Shadowmoor.”He extended his hand confidently, expecting the man to return the gesture. After all, they were both from law enforcement—equals on paper. And in Henry’s mind, a district-level officer like him easily outranked a local-level Deputy Chief. He assumed Granddon would show him the proper respect due to his position.But to Henry’s shock, Granddon didn’t even glance in his direction.The man brushed past him as though he were invisible, his boots echoing sharply on the concrete floor. He walked straight toward Jaden and gave a firm, respectful nod.“Mr. Rift,” Granddon said, his voice calm but reverent, “I trust you’re unharmed?”Henry’s smile faltered instantly. His hand hung awkwardly in the air before he quickly withdrew it, his jaw tightening.Mr. Rift?Why was the Deputy Chief speaking to that bastard with such deference?Jaden rose from wher
Chapter 728
Henry couldn’t help the crooked grin that spread across his face. “This is far from over,” he sneered, his tone dripping with malice. “In fact, it’s only just begun. You’re finished, you little punk.”Jaden’s gaze flicked toward him, cool and unreadable. The air between them felt charged, heavy with the promise of violence.Chase, trying to reclaim control of the situation, puffed out his chest and barked, “Guards! Cuff him!”Several officers hesitated, their eyes darting nervously between Jaden and Chase. The aura radiating off Jaden was like a wild storm—calm on the surface but deadly underneath.Still, Chase ignored the unease creeping into the room. He reminded himself that Henry wasn’t just anyone—he was connected to Leon Nagger, the infamous King of the South, a man whose name alone made half the city tremble.That thought gave Chase false courage. His lips curled into a mocking grin.He stepped closer to Jaden, waving his baton as he taunted, “Punishment? You’re in my territory
Chapter 727
Selena’s face turned pale as all color drained from her cheeks. Her knees nearly gave way, and Morganna quickly wrapped an arm around her waist to keep her from collapsing.Even Morganna, who always had a sharp tongue and little sympathy for others, felt her chest tighten with worry. The silence behind that steel door was too heavy, too ominous.Chase cleared his throat and motioned to his men. His voice was low but firm.“Open it.”Clang!The heavy iron door creaked open, echoing through the hallway like a death toll.Everyone leaned forward, holding their breath.The first thing that hit them was the smell of blood—thick and metallic, so strong it seemed to coat their throats. The dim lights flickered against the concrete floor, which was splattered with crimson.A man was sprawled in the middle of the cell, motionless, lying in a dark pool of blood.Selena’s eyes widened in horror. Her heart felt like it had stopped beating.“Jaden!” she screamed, breaking free from Morganna’s grip
Chapter 726
Selena’s throat tightened, her voice barely more than a whisper. “W-what?”Her pulse hammered in her ears. The air felt heavy, thick with dread. For a few seconds, she couldn’t even breathe.Hector gave her a long, almost pitying look — then his eyes flicked toward Morganna, who was standing anxiously by the doorway. With a deliberate slowness, he walked over and shut the door, sealing himself and Selena inside the small, dimly lit waiting room.The click of the lock sounded final.Selena swallowed hard. “Please, Mr. Packwood,” she said, her voice trembling. “You have to help me. Please don’t let my husband stay locked in with those criminals. They’ll kill him!”Hector smiled faintly, the corners of his lips curling with amusement. He folded his arms and leaned casually against the desk. “I can help,” he said. “But…”He let the word hang in the air, drawing it out like a hook. “What will Ms. Verrick offer me in return?”Selena blinked, confused. “I—I’ll pay you,” she said quickly. “I’
Chapter 725
Jaden chuckled softly, a low, mocking sound that echoed through the cold cell. “You’re not worthy enough to have me kneel before you.”Zander’s expression hardened into ice. His jaw flexed, veins rippling on his temple. “Then die!” he roared.He shot forward like a bullet — muscles coiled, boots pounding against concrete — a blur of rage and power. The air cracked under his movement.His men erupted in shouts, faces lighting up with savage anticipation.“Get him, boss!”“Mr. Zander’s gonna tear him apart!”“Finish him!”Zander didn’t hold back. Every ounce of strength he had, every brutal lesson he’d learned in the slums and blood-soaked alleys of Southeast Asia, he poured into that attack. His right arm swung forward, a strike that could break ribs and skulls alike.The force of his motion made the floor tremble.But Jaden didn’t flinch. He simply stood there, calm and still, watching Zander approach — eyes cool, unreadable. Then, just as the punch was about to connect, Jaden moved.
Chapter 724
In the South, where power breathed down from old names and darker hands, a death could be arranged like moving a chess piece. If Jaden died in a holding cell tonight, the newspapers might call it a tragic incident. The whispers would die. The men who ordered it would shrug. Mr. Nagger’s word was law; his shadow swept through courtrooms and back alleys alike, and no one in the region wanted to be the one he scolded.Chase felt that truth like a cold weight settle in his gut. Once Henry had said the name, the rest was not his business. He could no longer protest; his duty was to follow orders. He straightened his spine, plastered on an apologetic grin for the men present, and gave the command that made the whole plan official.“I didn’t realize that,” he said, voice low and embarrassed. “In that case, I’ll take care of it right away.” He looked to Zander with an instruction that held no room for negotiation. “Follow me. I’ll lead you to Jaden’s cell.”Zander nodded once. His men fell in
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