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Chapter 107
The steady beeping of the life support monitors echoed softly.Gabriel stood near the medical bed, his arms crossed over his chest, his eyes fixed on Zane Mitchell’s lifeless face. Translucent plastic tubes snaked across the old man’s nose and throat, delivering oxygen while intravenous lines pumped neutral saline solution directly into his veins in an attempt to dilute the spreading venom.The double doors of the ICU swung open, and the chief surgeon stepped inside, accompanied by a bandaged Zax sitting in his wheelchair. The doctor held a digital clipboard, his brow furrowed with deep concern as he reviewed the latest blood gas analysis."Mr. Gabriel," the doctor said quietly, his voice tight with gravity. "We are losing ground. His liver and kidney functions dropped by fifteen per cent over the last three hours. The synthetic neurotoxin is binding directly to his organ tissue at a cellular level."Zax gripped his wheelchair, his voice soft as he looked up. "Is there no agent in you
Chapter 106
Clement Nicolas was cold as his eyes were fixed on his phone, his jaw tightened, and his fist clenched at his side.For ten years, the underworld of Ironport had bowed at his feet. A single phone call from Clement could freeze shipping lanes, silence politicians, or order the execution of corporate rivals. Now, stripped of his bank, his assets frozen, and his name plastered across every federal warrant list in the nation, he was crawling through the underground sewers like a hunted rat.Ahead, the tunnel opened into an abandoned underground maintenance chamber. A long table was surrounded by four men playing cards and sipping cheap liquor. Standing near the entrance were three armed guards holding modified submachine guns.These were what was left of Ironport's black-market smuggling group, middle-ranking smugglers who had once begged Clement for extra dock permits."Who goes there?" a guard barked, levelling his weapon directly at the shadows.
Chapter 105
Several questions battered his mind.Why would an elite team from Solaria travel thousands of miles across borders to execute Zane Mitchell in a provincial city like Ironport? Had Zane been dealing with high-level factions inside the kingdom behind everyone's back? What secret could his father possibly hold that warranted a lethal purge by the royal shadow council?Slipping the bag into his inner coat pocket, Gabriel turned away and walked down the recovery wing toward Room 408.The private room was lit; Zax sat upright in a wheelchair parked near the window, his chest wrapped tight in white gauze bandage rolls. His face was pale, his eyes shadowed with exhaustion, but he remained alert, his posture rigid despite his severe injuries."Gabriel," Zax greeted softly, "I heard from the nursing staff that you brought us here yourself. Thank you for keeping us alive."Gabriel didn't take the chair. He stood near the foot of the bed, leaning his arm against the raised bedrail, his eyes lock
Chapter 104
Silence stretched over the phone line as Gabriel held it against his ear. On the other end, the sound of Zane Mitchell's breathing filtered through the static, yet it was burdened with an undeniable weight. Gabriel stared at Andrew for a moment, every instinct forged over years of conflict urging him to sever the connection. He despised the man on the other end. For fifteen years, the unanswered questions, the betrayal, and the cold shadow of Zane's ambition had lingered over his life like an unyielding curse. Yet, beneath the anger, a stubborn need for the truth remained. "I'm coming," Gabriel said, his voice flat and unyielding. "Give me thirty minutes." He ended the call before Zane could respond. Gathering his coat, Gabriel stepped out, leaving Andrew to monitor the local channels. He took his car, navigating the winding roads that led up toward the northern hills where Zane’s estate sat hidden. As Gabriel swung the car around the final bend leading to the main entrance, his
Chapter 103
Gabriel’s expression remained unreadable, though his jaw tightened. Veronica, on the other hand, couldn't help but force a smile. "Oh, Lilian, please don't look so alarmed," Veronica said smoothly, stepping back and turning toward the younger girl with a smile. "We were just having a very brief disagreement about city directions." Lilian blinked, her gaze locking onto Gabriel with a curious tilt of her head. "Gabriel? Do you two actually know each other?" Before Gabriel could formulate a response, Veronica smoothly cut in, her tone casual. "Not personally, no. But as it turns out, he’s a remarkably helpful gentleman. Or rather, he was two days ago." Lilian raised an eyebrow, looking back and forth. "Two days ago?" "Yes," Veronica explained. "My car tyre blew out on the western coastal highway right near the district line. Traffic was horrible, and I was stranded with no mobile reception. Gabriel happened to drive by, stopped, and helped me change the heavy spare tyre without ask
Chapter 102
She moved down the dimly lit hallway, pausing near the quiet shadow of the front foyer. She pulled out her mobile phone, tapped the answer icon, and pressed the device against her ear. "Report," a voice murmured on the other end of the line before she could even draw a breath. It was Zane. Veronica kept her voice soft, her eyes glancing back toward the dining room to ensure no one was trailing her. "Everything is proceeding smoothly. I gained entry into the house without arousing any suspicion." "And the target?" Zane pressed, his tone sharp with authority. "Have you secured the communication links or mapped their security perimeter?" "It’s easier than expected," Veronica replied, a smirk playing across her lips. "This family is remarkably unguarded. In fact, you might find it amusing to know that Gabriel is sitting right here inside the house, playing the humble relative at their dinner table." A pause settled over the phone line before Zane let out a low chuckle. "Just let h
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