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Chapter 548
The cheers had not yet died down when Jake slowly lowered his hands, a proud smile still stretched across his face. The energy in the room was overwhelming—laughter, excitement, whispers of power, and the intoxicating belief that the Collins family had finally reclaimed what was rightfully theirs.Sophia rose from her seat, lifting a glass of wine into the air. “To the Collins family,” she declared, her voice firm and filled with triumph. “To the restoration of our heritage, and to Jake—the man who will lead us into a new era.”“To Jake!” the room echoed in unison.Glasses clinked. Some relatives even stepped forward to shake Jake’s hand, others bowed their heads slightly in respect. The desperation that had filled the room earlier had now transformed into outright devotion. In their eyes, Jake was no longer just a promising young man—he was already becoming something far greater.Jake accepted the praise with composure, though inside, pride surged through him like fire. This was what
Chapter 547
The living room of the Collins household had never been so full of energy. Family members, distant relatives, and business acquaintances had gathered, all eager to witness Jake’s newfound status and to position themselves for future favor. The atmosphere was electric, charged with ambition, tension, and envy. Conversations buzzed with speculation about the upcoming appointments, and the room seemed to vibrate with the unspoken understanding that tonight would mark a turning point for everyone present. The subtle undercurrents of greed, desire, and anticipation intertwined with polite laughter and carefully measured compliments, creating a space that felt alive and dangerous all at once.Jake moved through the room like a man completely in control, his posture straight, his chin raised slightly, and his eyes scanning the crowd with precision. He absorbed the murmurs, gauged reactions, and weighed promises in a way that only someone who had grown into authority could. Each movement he m
Chapter 546
Sophia sat comfortably in the grand living room, her posture relaxed but her eyes sharp and observant. She leaned slightly into the plush back of her seat, one arm resting on the armrest, fingers tapping lightly in quiet rhythm. Though she appeared at ease, nothing escaped her notice. She watched as relatives—some close, others barely familiar—filed into her home, each carrying their own intentions carefully masked behind polite expressions.Some wore smiles that stretched a little too wide, betraying eagerness that bordered on desperation. Others carried themselves with forced composure, their tension visible in stiff shoulders and measured steps. A few didn’t even bother hiding the envy simmering beneath their calm exteriors, their eyes flickering toward Jake every few seconds, as though measuring him, weighing him, resenting him.Marcus stood quietly at one corner of the room, his presence almost blending into the background. His arms were loosely folded, his expression neutral, bu
Chapter 545
“Samuel,” Logan said when the line connected, his tone calm but unmistakably commanding, the kind of voice that carried authority without needing to raise its volume. “I want a full investigation on the Collins family, their associates, and every single person even remotely connected to them. I want their movements tracked, their communications intercepted, and their plans monitored.”There was a short pause, a fraction of a second where the weight of the command seemed to hang in the air. Then Samuel responded, measured and precise, “Understood, sir. We’ll start immediately. Do you want daily reports or continuous monitoring updates?”Logan’s eyes narrowed slightly, reflecting the seriousness of his command. The room around him was quiet, the soft hum of the air conditioning the only background noise, yet the intensity in his gaze filled the space like a physical presence. “Both,” he said, his voice deliberate, sharp. “I want everything. Every transaction, every meeting, every phone
Chapter 544
The leader knelt before Logan, his face pale, drained of color and energy, framed by matted hair damp with sweat. His hands remained stiff and aching even after moments of apparent relief, tingling painfully from the prolonged rigidity Logan had imposed. Pain radiated through his body, a dull, persistent echo in every muscle, but fear kept him rigid. Every nerve screamed at him to move, to flee, to resist—but his mind spun in a chaotic loop, replaying the events that had just unfolded. Each flash of movement, every crushing strike from Logan’s hands and eyes, played through his memory in vivid detail.Logan’s piercing eyes held him in place, calm and calculating, yet terrifying in their intensity. The kind of gaze that measured not just the body, but the very will, the very thoughts of the one before him. Even a man accustomed to control could feel the weight of such focus, an invisible force pressing down, rooting him to the floor.“Do it now,” Logan said, his voice steady and unyiel
Chapter 543
Logan’s sharp gaze swept across the room, scanning each man with precise intensity, his presence absolute, commanding, and impossible to ignore. Every inch of him radiated control, a quiet, unyielding authority that made the leader’s knees feel weak even before Logan spoke. There was a weight in the air, heavy and suffocating, as if the walls themselves leaned closer, listening, absorbing the tension.“You know,” Logan began, his tone deceptively calm, smooth as polished steel, yet carrying an undercurrent of menace, “I’m actually feeling merciful right now.” He took a deliberate, measured step closer to the kneeling man, his shadow stretching long and dark across the floor, enveloping the leader like an oppressive cloud. “I can make your hands return to normal. I can release you from this… predicament.”The leader’s heart skipped violently in his chest. For a fleeting moment, hope flared, sharp and desperate, as if salvation had arrived at his side. He tried to believe Logan’s words,
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