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Chapter 152
Harry Sullivan sat in his study that night, the lamp on his mahogany desk burning low, its glow casting sharp shadows across his stern face. His jaw was locked tight, his fingers drumming against the polished wood. The name “Charlotte” hissed in his mind like venom. Every success she had built seemed to mock him, to spit in his face.Elysian Bloom had risen again, stronger than before, and the Sullivan family was crumbling in reputation. The partnerships Charlotte had secured, the branches she had opened, the recognition she had earned—all of it cut him like blades. His own daughter had been stripped away from leadership, and now, Charlotte’s name was whispered with reverence across Elleville City and beyond.Harry had always prided himself on being a man of control, but tonight, he was a man on the brink.He reached for the small black phone that lay beside him—a line he seldom used, one connected not to business partners, not to society elites, but to men who operated where shad
Chapter 151
The room was still buzzing with whispers when Logan slid his card across the counter. The auctioneer, a seasoned man who had seen countless boasts collapse under the weight of reality, raised his brows as the machine approved the transaction without hesitation. One by one, the slips printed. The stamps of PAID IN FULL thundered through the hall louder than the mockery that had filled it earlier.A stunned silence blanketed the room. Those who had moments ago jeered now stood still, some clutching their drinks tighter, others exchanging nervous glances. Logan pocketed his card with deliberate calmness, not sparing even a glance at the sea of wide-eyed classmates who had been waiting to laugh at his downfall.Those who had hurled the harshest words at him were the first to feel the weight of shame. Their cheeks flushed as though the entire hall could see their malice. They had mocked, whispered, and prayed for his disgrace, but now their tongues clung to the roofs of their mouths.
Chapter 150
The atmosphere in the grand auction hall was electric, buzzing with murmurs and flashing glances as some of the city’s wealthiest men and women filled the rows. Luxury cars lined the parking lot outside—sleek black limousines, sports cars that gleamed under the lights, and custom SUVs that screamed of affluence. Logan, however, had arrived quietly, blending into the crowd with nothing more than his modest attire and a calm expression.When the first bidding began, Logan had surprised everyone with his confident raise of the placard, announcing a figure far higher than what anyone expected. His former classmates, sitting close to the high table with the elites, exchanged amused looks. To them, Logan had always been the quiet boy in school, one who rarely flaunted anything. Seeing him here, competing against the city’s most powerful, they couldn’t fathom how he dared.Almost immediately, a whisper started making its way around the hall: “He must be pretending.”“There’s no way Logan
Chapter 149
The weekend arrived with a crisp breeze that carried the faint scent of luxury and anticipation. Logan made his way to the city’s grand auction hall, a place where fortunes were flaunted and connections solidified. The building itself was a testament to opulence, with marble steps leading up to towering doors, gilded carvings on the frame, and a polished red carpet running inside, welcoming only those of high social standing.As Logan entered, his gaze swept across the vehicles lining the street outside. Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, and sleek, blacked-out hypercars gleamed under the morning sun. He barely noticed them; his focus was elsewhere. Yet, one man’s eyes caught him immediately—a former schoolmate, Hayden Stratton, now an influential figure in the city’s elite circles. Hayden’s car, a rare silver Phantom, shimmered in the sunlight, a clear indication of wealth and status.“Logan?” Hayden’s voice rang out, mingling surprise with a hint of disdain. His eyes traveled over Logan’s
Chapter 148
Logan crouched in the shadows, his eyes narrowing as he observed the two men whispering at the far end of the corridor. They thought themselves safe, hidden away in the quiet recesses of the hospital, far from watchful eyes. But Logan had been trained to notice the slightest shift in behavior, the faintest hint of guilt. And from the way the men spoke in hushed tones, from the way they exchanged glances with unease, he knew they were involved in something darker than they wanted to admit.The men were completely unaware that Logan had been watching them all along. They leaned against the wall, their voices low but sharp enough for Logan to catch every poisonous word.“…if we add a little more next time, it will surely finish him off,” one whispered, his tone steady but laced with malice.The second nodded nervously. “But what if someone begins to suspect? That boy… Logan. He’s been coming around too often, and he seems too clever for his own good.”The first man sneered. “Don’t wor
Chapter 147
Logan’s hands trembled slightly as he withdrew the last syringe from his father’s arm. The faint beep of the monitors steadied, the irregular rhythm smoothing into something that resembled stability. Relief surged through him like a tide, but he did not allow himself the comfort of resting. His father’s condition was not simply the result of illness—it was treachery, and everyone in the room needed to know it.Slowly, Logan rose from the bedside. His father, Curtis Brook, lay pale and frail on the sheets, his breathing shallow but steady. The family and attendants had gathered in the master chamber of Brook Mansion, their eyes fixed on Logan as if he alone carried the weight of their hope.Logan’s gaze swept over them, sharp and unforgiving. “Listen carefully,” he began, his voice low but firm. “My father’s illness is not natural. His condition worsened because someone has been poisoning him—bit by bit, day after day.”Gasps rippled through the crowd. A servant dropped the tray
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