2025-10-07 00:32:01The Storm Within the Calm
“Mr. Frederick, why do you think I would accept your offer? After all, I’m still in prison.”
Kindness without reason , even if the other party offered a condition , was something Tyson could not accept. Not to mention, this was someone who had once wanted him dead, someone connected to his own family, the De Leons.
Although Tyson had no intention of keeping his eventual release from this place a secret, that didn’t mean he wanted outsiders to know too early and prepare for it.
Indeed, Tyson wasn’t sure what his family would do if they found out he was being aided by the commissioner general and would soon be freed , which meant slipping out of their grasp.
Big Boss clearly understood his mindset, so he explained, “I’m just trying my luck. Don’t worry, I have nothing to do with your family.”
Tyson merely responded with a mocking smile. “I don’t care whether you’re connected to them or not. But let me make one thing clear , even if the warden’s downfall is related to me, that doesn’t mean I can walk out of this prison whenever I want.”
That was the truth.
As someone used to being in a position of power, Big Boss , Gio Frederick , couldn’t easily accept Tyson’s attitude. He clicked his tongue and said, “Don’t think you can change everything with that demeanor of yours. You’re still the outcast of the De Leon family. How capable do you think you are to live proudly on your own?”
“You’re right,” Tyson smiled, but his eyes were sharp. He didn’t say another word.
He didn’t want to stay there any longer. Once he was full, he stood up and simply walked away.
Big Boss’s angry growl echoed behind him. “I hope you won’t regret this day , for refusing to cooperate with me.”
Tyson paid him no mind. He was used to being threatened by others. On his way back, he asked the system, “Can you help me get an invitation to my grandmother’s birthday in two weeks?”
[Of course, that’s easy. However, you’ll still have to obtain it yourself , the system can only show the way.]
“That’s fine too,” Tyson replied.
After that, the system vanished again. Tyson knew nothing about it , or what it truly was , so he had no idea that the system helping him now actually had its own problems.
He continued his days as usual, only this time without the bullying or scornful looks from other inmates.
A few days later, news of the indictment against the Warden of Prison No. 73 spread within the facility , but outside, everything remained calm.
A secret investigation, led by the commissioner general, uncovered the depth of the deception. Bribery, embezzlement, and gross mismanagement were only the tip of the iceberg.
The dismissal was swift.
The indictment had far-reaching consequences , the entire police structure was shaken. The arrest wasn’t just the downfall of one man; it was a signal that corruption at any level would no longer be tolerated. The commissioner general wasted no time in implementing sweeping reforms.
A full audit was conducted across all departments. Officers with questionable records were thoroughly investigated, and many faced disciplinary action or were dismissed outright.
For Tyson, these changes marked both vindication and a new beginning. When he saw the warden being taken away, he felt that justice,though delayed,was finally being served.
The day of his release arrived. Following the officer sent by the commissioner general to pick him up, Tyson appeared remarkably calm.
As he breathed in the air outside the prison, he took a deep breath and murmured, “Finally, the day has come.”
What occupied his mind were the plans for his next steps in life. He despised his family for hiding so many secrets from him and for wanting to discard him, and he hated their indifference toward him all this time. Naturally, they were first on his list to deal with.
“Young Master De Leon, the commissioner general,”
“Don’t call me that. It’s disgusting,” Tyson cut off the man,Niel, one of the police officers assigned to escort him.
“My apologies,” Niel said before continuing, “The commissioner general asked me to take you to the apartment that has been prepared. During the ongoing investigation of the Vortex Cartel’s leader, you’ll remain under police supervision.”
Tyson nodded in agreement. After all, that was why he had chosen to cooperate with the commissioner general instead of seeking other allies.
“Not many people know about my release, right?” he asked.
Niel immediately replied, “That’s correct. Only a few individuals involved are aware that you were released today. No civilians should know. Your current status is rather special, after all.”
“Good.” Tyson leaned back and closed his eyes, falling asleep during the ride.
The apartment prepared for him was a single unit in a secured district,one look was enough to tell it wasn’t an ordinary neighborhood.
“Contact me if you need any assistance. I live not far from here,” Niel said politely before hearing Tyson’s quiet thanks as he left.
Alone in the apartment, Tyson couldn’t help but feel relaxed and comfortable. After living in a prison cell for two years without freedom,his life growing worse by the day,he truly cherished every bit of comfort he could get.
Even if the apartment was several times smaller and simpler than the cold De Leon residence.
“This is what freedom feels like,” he sighed as he lay down on the bed, ready to sleep again.
But then, the system’s voice echoed.
[Prepare yourself. The path to obtaining Lady De Leon’s birthday invitation will appear. Tonight, at Paradise Bar, Miss Anna Mendes.]
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The emergency lights hadn’t come on when Orion’s body completely collapsed to the floor. Tyson didn’t waste a second.He knelt, making sure Orion’s breathing was stable, then pulled the dark hoodie off the man’s body. His movements were quick and practiced. Then he swapped shoes, changed pants, even adjusted the way the sleeves were folded and the position of the shoulders.At most, ten minutes, that was the window before the system would reactivate and everything would go chaotic.Tyson dragged Orion to the desk chair in front of the computer. He sat him upright, propping the back with additional supports, tied his wrists to the chair’s arms, then secured his ankles to the desk legs. His head was tilted slightly forward, as if focused on the screen.The hoodie he had been wearing, now on Orion, was pulled low to cover part of his face.From a distance, from the angle of a camera that was now off, Orion looked like he was just working, a convincing enough illusion.Noise began to come
Chapter 165
The moment that hand clamped down on his shoulder, Tyson’s body moved faster than his mind.His arm snapped up, catching the wrist before the pressure could fully settle. With one sharp pull, he twisted his torso slightly to the side, wrenching the man’s arm into an unnatural angle.A sharp intake of breath was heard, followed by a strangled groan that turned into a shout as Tyson used the momentum.He rose from the chair in one fluid motion, his shoulder slamming into his opponent’s chest. The man’s balance collapsed. Their bodies spun briefly before both went down, but Tyson was already on top.Tyson’s elbow pressed into the man’s chest, one knee locking his waist in place, while the arm was still twisted back at a punishing angle. The pressure was precise, enough to immobilize, no more, no less.The man screamed in pain, his breathing ragged, anger and humiliation blending into one. His voice echoed through the cramped room, loud enough to trigger chaos.Seconds later, the door bur
Chapter 164
Tyson was moved out of that room without many words. His head was covered tightly again, dark fabric wrapping around his vision, erasing direction and distance.It was not without reason. Slyvn had heard, and read, about Tyson’s past four years ago, about his involvement with the police and the unconventional methods he supposedly possessed, a strange way of “knowing” things.Whether it was instinct, pattern recognition, or something else that could not be explained by simple logic, Slyvn had no intention of taking risks.As a precaution, all possibilities of direct contact were cut off.Tyson was not allowed to see. He was not allowed to recognize voices. He was not allowed to catch any details that could be stored in his mind.His hands were also bound behind his back throughout the transfer, fully restricting his movement.When the covering was finally removed, Tyson was already inside a room clearly designed not for comfort, but for function.A work desk stood in the middle of the
Chapter 163
Under Slyvn’s contemplative gaze and the undisguised aura of violence emanating from his subordinates, Tyson remained seated with the same calm, almost relaxed demeanor.“If you doubt me,” Tyson finally said, his voice low but clear, “you can look into me in Valenbourg.”Slyvn stared at him without expression.“My business. My official trail,” Tyson continued. Then, with the same calm, he mentioned, “Ravenhart.”He lifted his shoulders slightly, as if talking about something trivial.“Unlike before, this time my existence isn’t completely concealed. So I think it won’t be difficult for you to find information about Ravenhart.”It wasn’t a bluff. It was a cold calculation. In a situation like this, where he could die at any moment, Tyson could only offer something bigger, and Ravenhart was one of them.It wasn’t that he was afraid of dying; it was just that his main goal had not yet been achieved. Not to mention, he missed someone.Slyvn did not respond immediately. His eyes remained f
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Time moved slowly in that room. For almost half a day, Tyson was left alone, accompanied only by the sofa, the surveillance cameras, and a deliberately imposed silence. His body remained relaxed, his back leaning against the seat, shoulders lowered as if he did not care. Yet his leg, slowly and repeatedly moving, betrayed one small thing.Impatience.It was not a mistake. Quite the opposite, it was intentional.Tyson knew exactly what kind of man Slyvn Grande was. A man who enjoyed control, who deliberately made his targets wait until their patience was slowly worn down.So Tyson allowed that small crack to show. Just a little, of course, enough to make the man let his guard down. Enough to create the illusion that his composure was beginning to fracture.The door finally opened.Slyvn Grande walked in with an unhurried stride, followed by his right-hand man and several of his subordinates. Their presence filled the room, rough, yet restrained by their leader’s authority.Slyvn sat d
Chapter 161
Mr. Hale stared at Anna with a probing gaze, sharp and calculating, as if trying to pierce through her outermost layer. He said nothing, allowing the silence to hang between them once more. But Anna did not flinch.Her face remained calm, her posture steady. For three years with Tyson, she had learned many things, most of all how to remain standing under pressure.That man had dragged her into situations far more dangerous and exhausting, far more irritating than a mere investigative stare like this. Compared to everything she had seen and experienced, this moment was almost meaningless. She returned the gaze without defiance.A few seconds later, Anna finally spoke.“I was only asking because from your intention to make Tyson the new head of Aelius Group, it means that this position is not inherited based on blood relations or kinship.”Mr. Hale narrowed his eyes slightly, listening.“And also,” Anna continued calmly, “it means it doesn’t have to be someone who has been inside the g
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