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Chapter 11
"Thirty million dollars... submitted by Mr. Damon Callahan!" The announcement hit the VIP banquet hall like a sudden thunderclap, shattering the polite hum of high-society chatter. At the Whitlock table, Beckett slammed both hands onto the table, knocking over his champagne glass. "Hold on! That’s an error! Check the system again—there’s no way some disgraced doctor has thirty million in liquidity!" Behind him, Victoria’s face twisted into an ugly, disbelieving scowl. "It’s a scam! The man doesn't even own a car in this city! He probably filled out the registration form with fake account credentials to make a scene!" Damon, sitting near the courtyard glass doors, didn't even look up from his teacup. The quiet stillness around him stood in stark contrast to the storm brewing across the room. The auction director stepped to the microphone, his expression stern as he held up a verified bank transaction slip. "The pledge has been authorized and cleared through Bellamy Central Clearin
Chapter 10
Vanessa smoothed the fabric of her crimson dress as Melody rejoined her side after checking on the venue's setup. "The board is wrapping up the preliminary pledge ledgers now, Miss Voss," Melody reported in a quiet tone. Vanessa nodded thoughtfully, her gaze drifting across the hall to where Damon stood chatting briefly with one of the venue hosts before finding a place to sit. "Step over to the coordinator's desk," Vanessa instructed softly. "File a three-million-dollar pledge under Damon Callahan's name." Melody blinked, caught off guard by the request. "Miss Voss... three million? Are you sure? We're already putting up our corporate bid." Vanessa smiled faintly, her eyes sharp. "Consider it an investment in someone I value. Ms. Whitlock was foolish enough to overlook his worth, but I have no intention of making the same mistake." She held a leather folder containing a financial breakdown of Whitlock Industries. Over the past three years, the company had transformed from an ob
Chapter 9
"How long have you been seeing her?" Tessa asked, her voice dropping to a harsh, brittle whisper. Damon glanced sideways at Vanessa before looking back down at his ex-fiancée. "Does it matter?" Tessa's lips parted slightly. For a fleeting second, she had expected anger. She had braced herself for defensiveness, or perhaps a clumsy, desperate attempt to explain himself. Instead, Damon met her gaze with a flat, empty indifference—the kind of look reserved for someone you pass on the street and instantly forget. It hit her far harder than any sharp insult could have. He was looking at her as though she were a complete stranger. Beside her, Beckett's jaw clenched as he stepped into the gap, trying to shield Tessa while puffing out his chest. "Watch your tone, Callahan," Beckett snapped, his voice tight with venom. "You're standing in front of the CEO of Whitlock Industries. A worm like you doesn't get to speak to her with that kind of disrespect, let alone drag some high-society hei
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Just then, Melody stepped up beside Vanessa, gently tapping her shoulder and leaning in to whisper something quick and urgent into her ear. Vanessa listened closely, her expression shifting slightly before she turned to Damon with a bright, charming smile. "Dr. Callahan, feel free to look around. I need to take care of something inside. See you in a bit!" Damon nodded politely. "Of course, Miss Voss. Don't let me keep you." There was still some time before the charity reception officially began. More influential figures—all eyeing the valuable property on the outskirts of Bellamy City—continued to arrive. Before long, the VIP parking area was filled with high-end luxury vehicles. A sleek black Rolls-Royce pulled up to the front entrance, immediately drawing everyone's attention. As the door opened, a stunning woman in a pure white cocktail dress stepped out, her fair legs catching the soft evening lights. Her appearance drew soft gasps of admiration from the surrounding crowd
Chapter 7
For a brief moment, Scarface and his thugs stood stunned. Then, as if they had just heard the most ridiculous joke of their lives, the corridor erupted into mock laughter. "Ha! Did this pretty boy in a coat really just tell me to get lost?" Scarface sneered, cracking his knuckles loudly. "Idiot must think he’s in a movie," another thug spat, pulling a heavy iron pipe from inside his jacket. "Trying to play the knight in shining armor, huh?" "Boss, why waste time talking? Let's just take him out!" Without waiting for orders, the thug with the iron pipe stepped forward and swung the heavy metal bar viciously straight at Damon’s head. Vanessa sighed inwardly, her muscles tensing as she instinctively prepared to step in and protect him—he was just a doctor, and there was no way he could take a blow like that. But before she could even take a step, a sharp, agony-filled scream echoed through the corridor. The thug who had attacked first was already on the ground, clutching his stomach
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Damon carefully packed his silver needles into their case, making sure each one was secured before snapping the lid shut. He slipped the case into his coat pocket and turned toward the nurses standing beside Arthur's bed. "Make sure someone stays with him at all times. His condition has stabilized, but that doesn't mean the danger has passed. If his breathing changes or his readings become unstable, call me immediately." "Yes, Dr. Callahan," one of the nurses answered. Damon gave Arthur one final glance before heading for the door. The old man looked considerably better than he had an hour ago, but the faint lines of exhaustion on his face reminded Damon that his recovery would take time. Whatever had caused his sudden collapse, Damon wasn't convinced the problem had been completely resolved. Outside the room, Vanessa Rhodes stood beside Eunice Brooks, her assistant. She had been so focused on her grandfather's condition that she had barely noticed Damon preparing to leave. Now t
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