2026-09-23 18:48:17
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
Chapter 80: Going Rogue
The incessant drumming of rain against the cheap glass window was the only sound inside Detective Vance’s cramped, dimly lit apartment.He sat at a cluttered kitchen table, nursing a glass of cheap, amber whiskey. His tie was loosened, his shoulder holster discarded over the back of a wooden chair, and his eyes were bloodshot from three consecutive days without sleep.Across the room, pinned directly to the peeling wallpaper, was a makeshift murder board. It was a chaotic, sprawling web of red string, crime scene photos from the university bombing, and redacted gang files.But right in the center, bathed in the harsh, focused glow of a single desk lamp, was a blurry surveillance printout of a seemingly ordinary college student: Jason."Drop the case, Vance," his Captain had ordered just hours earlier, the undeniable stench of cartel bribery practically radiating off the man. "The hospital blackout was a localized grid failure. The university gang violence is federal jurisdiction now.
Jake Starr
The black Uber glided smoothly through the neon-lit streets of Silverbridge, leaving the pulsing bass of the Snakehole Lounge far behind them.In the backseat, the adrenaline of the night had finally worn off on Jason’s friends. Colman’s head was resting against the cold glass of the window, his chest rising and falling in a deep, alcohol-induced sleep. Charlotte sat in the middle, her head resting comfortably on Jason’s shoulder, her breathing slow and steady.Jason stared straight ahead, his expression completely blank. The warm, protective boyfriend persona he had worn all night was slowly bleeding away, replaced by the cold, calculating eyes of the Sovereign.He gently shook Colman awake as the driver pulled up to the university dormitories. After making sure Colman stumbled safely inside, Jason instructed the driver to take them to the Silverbridge Hotel.When they arrived, Jason walked Charlotte up to her hotel room, gently lowering her onto the edge of the king-sized bed. She l
Chapter 78: Anastasia
"We need to move," Jason said quietly, not bothering to explain why.Across the crowded lounge, Anastasia’s cold eyes were locked onto him. The exact second she realized Jason had spotted her, she smoothly averted her gaze, looking back down at her table. But Jason wasn't about to take any chances with an unknown foreign operative."Why? This is the best part, bro," Colman whined, refusing to stand up. His gaze never left the center stage where Lana was performing.Jason let out a faint, amused smile. "Oh, you're obsessed with her? I have her contact. I can arrange it if you want to hook up."Colman finally tore his eyes away from the glittering stage, looking up in absolute shock."Wait, how do you have her number?" Colman asked, his eyes wide. "Did she slip it to you just now when she came over to the booth?""Or are you one of her regulars?" Charlotte interrupted. Her eyes narrowed, clear jealousy lacing her voice. "Was that the real reason she was over here dancing all over you?"
Chapter 77: The News 2
Inside the master bedroom of the suite, Anastasia sat on the edge of the king-sized bed, rubbing her tired eyes.Katherine, standing near the doorway, was debriefing her on the chaotic results of the evening's intelligence gathering. As the only trustworthy local contact in Silverbridge, Katherine was responsible for sourcing all the city’s information, keeping Anastasia and her tactical crew safely out of sight since their distinct Russian origins made them easily identifiable on the streets."It is 10:39 PM, Katherine, and you came to disturb me with this news?" Anastasia sighed, covering a delicate yawn. "Could this not wait until tomorrow?""There is an interesting detail I know you will want to hear tonight," Katherine replied smoothly.Katherine deliberately stopped speaking, crossing her arms and letting the silence stretch for a moment. "The main catalyst behind all of this recent citywide chaos... is a Pike."The exhaustion instantly vanished from Anastasia’s face.She jumped
Chapter76: The News
Inside one of the Godfather’s secure safe houses, Antonio sat heavily in a plush leather armchair while a beautiful young nurse carefully wrapped a thick, blood-soaked bandage around his arm.The dimly lit room was packed with heavily armed men. Several of them sported fresh cuts and gunshot grazes, most of which had already been hastily patched up by the nurse."Have you done the headcount?" Antonio grunted through the pain, glaring up at one of his lieutenants. "How many enforcers have we lost so far?""We only lost two men dead, boss," the enforcer replied grimly. "But five of our injured guys couldn't escape the premises before the police locked down the perimeter. Tiger Boss managed to slip out, and he went back to his city immediately."The enforcer hesitated for a second, shifting his weight. "He is already suspecting us of a setup, sir. But given the severity of his injuries, he won't be able to investigate or retaliate for at least six months.""Fine," Antonio sneered, his go
Chapter 75: Back to Snakehole Lounge
A few hours earlier…Jason, Charlotte, and Colman stepped through the heavy doors of the famous Snakehole Lounge.The pulsing music and neon lights washed over them, but for Jason, the atmosphere felt entirely different today. He was walking across this floor as a wealthy, untouchable VIP customer—not as the lowly, overworked waiter he used to be.Almost immediately, his sharp gaze cut through the dimly lit room and landed on a familiar face.Miss Becky, the middle-aged woman who used to be his manager, was standing behind the long mahogany counter. She spotted him through the crowd, her eyes lighting up with pleasant surprise, and she raised a hand, beckoning for him to come over.Out of genuine respect for his former boss—and remembering the rare compassion she had always shown him back when he was struggling to survive—Jason decided to honor the invitation."Give me a few seconds," Jason said softly to Charlotte and Colman, smoothly breaking away from the group and making his way t
You may also like
The Billionaire Pauper
JOHNSON207.1K viewsSecretly Rich Son in Law
Banin SN200.2K viewsTHE UNDERESTIMATED HEIR
Victor Amos Regannez78.3K viewsRise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO
Rex Magnus250.7K viewsRebirth of the Fallen Heir : Shadow of Revenge
Kimochi194 viewsThe Ordinary Doctor’s Revenge
RAVEN LORD147 viewsFrom the Fire, He Rose a Millionaire
Hanana161 viewsAfter Three Years, the Mute Husband Speaks
Laurel150 views