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"How about this—" Mr. Harrison raised his key with a confident grin. “Take my car. I just made a couple of calls. You'll be at the Music Plaza in five minutes flat.”Clara and Hannah exchanged uncertain glances. Hannah narrowed her eyes slightly, obviously hesitant. Clara, meanwhile, folded her arms, lips pursed in consideration.Before either of them could respond, the low hum of a sleek black car approaching caught their attention. It slid to a stop just behind them. The passenger door opened—and Jaden stepped out, tall and relaxed, with Drax following closely behind.“Jaden!” Hannah’s eyes lit up. Without hesitation, she dashed toward him and threw her arms around him. “I finally found you!” Her voice brimmed with relief and delight.She pulled back just slightly, smiling up at him. “I wanted to properly apologize about what happened at my birthday. Stanwell… he was completely out of line.”Jaden gave her a faint nod, his voice calm. “It’s alright. I already handled it.”Behind the
Chapter 87
Williams’ Office – Gravesend EstateInside a high-ceilinged office lined with antique books and oil paintings, Williams Gravesend stood by the window, his fists clenched behind his back. His jaw was tight, lips pressed into a thin line as he stared at the foggy city skyline.The door creaked open. Two suited men entered, their postures stiff under his scrutiny.“Well?” Williams asked without turning. His voice was low, simmering with fury. “Still no word from Cooper?”One of the men cleared his throat. “Sir… no updates yet. The kidnapper hasn’t shown. But the entire city perimeter is under lockdown—our men are stationed everywhere. There’s no way he can escape.”The second man nodded, trying to lighten the mood. “If you ask me, the bastard’s probably hiding under some sewer grate by now, shaking in his boots.”The first man chuckled. “All that arrogance… all that bravado… just a scarecrow waving in the wind.”Williams slowly turned to face them, his eyes cold and unreadable. The smil
Chapter 86
The Next Day Gray clouds loomed over the city like a curtain of judgment. The streets, normally quiet at this hour, were buzzing with an uneasy tension. Dozens of men stood stationed at every intersection, alley, rooftop, and building. Their black suits, sunglasses, and earpieces made them look more like elite operatives than mere hired guns.The butler—an older man with sharp features, silver-streaked hair, and the calm demeanor of someone who'd seen too much—walked among them, hands clasped behind his back.“Positions,” he barked. “I want full lockdown. No one goes in. No one comes out. Understood?”“Yes, sir!” the men responded in unison, their voices crisp and alert.One of the younger enforcers stepped forward hesitantly. “Big brother… are we not giving these robbers too much face? This setup… it’s like preparing for a royal procession.”A few of the others chuckled, but the butler didn’t. He exhaled a plume of smoke from his cigarette, eyes narrowed like a hawk surveying prey.
Chapter 85
At a restaurant, Jaden, Julie, Marvin and Drax were seen.The restaurant was filled with a rich, warm ambiance — the kind that made you forget your worries, if only for a moment. The table was a riot of food: crispy chicken, grilled meats, dumplings, noodles — a feast fit for a king and his soldiers.Drax was tearing into a whole chicken with the kind of pure, raw hunger that seemed to come from deep within his soul. His hands were greasy, his face smeared with the rich, savory juice, yet he remained unfazed by the stares from nearby diners.“I still haven’t properly thanked you for saving Julie, Jaden.” Marvin sighed quietly, glimmer of regret creeping into his voice. “If you hadn’t gotten there in time… it would have been nearly impossible to bring her back from the Gravesends.”Jaden glanced up from his plate, a softness creeping into his piercing gaze. “Don’t thank me, Uncle Marvin. Julie is my family… my blood. I’d walk through hell itself if it meant keeping her safe.”Marvin no
Chapter 84
Williams remained sitting, unfazed by the nervousness that seemed to ripple through the room. His knuckles tightened briefly around his crystal glass of whiskey, then fell back into a casual grip.“No.” His voice was firm, icy. “Say it here.”The servant faltered, glancing around at the congregation of powerful men — all members of the Gravesend family and its empire — then nodded reluctantly.The butler let out a rich, scornful chuckle. “The thief must be shaken to his core by Master Williams’ power.” He turned back toward his master with a smug confidence. “He probably wants to come here in person… to kneel… to apologize in your own home.”Williams remained composed, unfazed by the sycophantic words. He raised his glass and took a sip of whiskey — slow, deliberate — letting the rich flavor calm the rage beneath his icy exterior."Hmph.” An elderly advisor crossed his arms. “Now it’s much too late. Guys like him shouldn’t be shown mercy.”The butler nodded, adding in a sinister tone,
Chapter 83
Jaden turned back toward Peter, letting silence weigh heavy in the chilly air. His piercing gaze fell upon him — not in rage, but in icy resolve — as if marking him, choosing him, framing him to carry a message that words could not convey.“Your adopted father thinks this is a joke… a minor matter… something a piece of black card can resolve.” Jaden’s voice was firm and gravelly, a king’s sentence upon a traitor. “It’s time I show him just how serious this is.”He raised his hand, and without a word, Drax stepped forward from the shadows. His large hands presented a katana — a blade forged in the finest steel, a shimmering curve of death itself. Jaden grasped it casually, letting the metal glimmer under the dim glow of the heavens.Peter’s knees trembled beneath him. His face turned ashen, lips quivering. “N… no… King… please… please… I beg you… please, spare me… please… please...” His voice faltered into a desperate whine.Jaden remained silent. His grip tightened on the hilt.Then —
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