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Jessica froze.Mr. Price’s words echoed in her head, refusing to fade.You look like someone I know.Her fingers tightened unconsciously on the edge of the table. She lifted her head, forcing composure onto her face, even as her heart pounded unevenly.“I think you’re mistaken, sir,” she said softly. “I’m an orphan.”The words tasted familiar—well-practiced. A shield she had worn all her life.Mama Tilda nodded beside her at once, her voice gentle but firm. “Yes, sir. Jessica has no parents. I raised her.”But Mr. Price didn’t look convinced.He narrowed his eyes slightly, studying Jessica as though peeling back layers only he could see.“No… I could have sworn,” he murmured. “That resemblance isn’t coincidence.”His gaze softened, distant. The kind of look men wore when memories resurfaced uninvited—old faces, old regrets.Jessica’s chest tightened.For half a second, hope rose unbidden.Did he know my mother?The thought startled her. Dangerous. She crushed it immediately, lowering
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DAILY CHECK-IN CONFIRMED. The mechanical voice rang clearly in Arthur’s mind, crisp and emotionless. > DAY 1 CHECK-IN SUCCESSFUL. REWARD OBTAINED: • +1 STAT POINT (FREE ALLOCATION) • LOTTERY WHEEL AVAILABLE SPIN NOW? Arthur didn’t react immediately. Outwardly, he remained calm—hands in his pockets, posture relaxed—yet inside, his thoughts churned. So this was the System’s way. Strip them of hope. Crush their reliance and leave nothing to stand on. His gaze drifted briefly to Fredrick and John, still kneeling on the cold ground like discarded trash. The once-arrogant father and son pair were now hollow shells, their pride shattered, their future rewritten with a single signature. This is only the beginning, Arthur thought coldly. Mason stepped closer, lowering his voice. “Young master… do you want them taken away?” Arthur nodded faintly. “Have them escorted out. Make sure the agreement is enforced. No shortcuts.” “Yes.” Mason bowed slightly, then gestured to the Silver
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Just listening to the raw anger that poured out of Fredrick's voice made Arthur raise his brow slightly in amusement.John was beaming with pride, his body shaking as he told the details to his father over the phone. To Arthur, all these were useless, but now he suddenly understood what the System had meant. People like John, never gave up until everything they owned was stripped from their hands. “Walter! Is this true?!” Fredrick bellowed over the phone. Walter glanced at Arthur, worriedly. He had no idea who Arthur was.If it turned out Arthur was from a small-time family, Walter could lose his job and nothing could save him from Fredrick's wrath. This made Walter hesitate to answer. However, Walter's silence was all Fredrick needed.“I am coming over with my men. Don't any of you dare move an inch!” Fredrick threatened. “And that so-called young master, when I get my hands on you, you'll regret ever crossing me.”“For an old man, you make a lot of noise.” Arthur's cold voice
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The warning pulsed again in Arthur’s vision, red and merciless.WARNING: HOST IS ABOUT TO FAIL THE QUEST.> ASSERT YOUR DOMINANCE.Arthur's lips twitched. Until now, he had been content with letting Mason and Leon do the work, but it seemed like the system didn't agree with that. “Stop,” Arthur said.His voice was low, but loud enough to reach Leon's ears causing him to pause. “Young master?” Mason called, wondering if they had mistaken his silence and somehow gotten him angry. Arthur turned to Leon instead. “Leave him to me.” His words quelled Mason's worry, but John's heightened.Something behind the glint in Arthur's eyes told him it would be so much worse if Arthur were to get involved. “Mr Price, I know I have offended you, but please let me go. I promise never to show my face in your presence again.” John begged, repeatedly knocking his head on the floor. It was just a single step forward, but the air seemed to tighten around him.Leon stopped in his tracks instinctively
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John cried loudly, but Arthur wasn't ready to spare him as much as a glance. Did John really think he could move him with fake tears and a few words?He can only dream!“Mr Price, please.” John grovelled, dragging his knees on the ground. A far cry from his earlier boasting self.“Don't disturb the young master.” Mason cut in, stopping John before he could touch Arthur. “I believe once Mr Walter arrives, he will deal with you.” Hearing Mr Walter’s name, John felt miserable. Didn't that mean it was the end of him?Indeed it was, because a second later, a car hastily pulled over.“Mr Mason,” A sweat drenched Walter hurried out of the car, his back bent over with a flattering smile on his face. “Sorry, I kept you waiting.” He fawned.Mason snorted coldly. “I believe you came here to handle someone and not for pleasantries. My young master is not a very patient person.” Being told off coldly, Walter didn't take offense instead he nodded repeatedly, his smile not falling. In his mind
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Arthur squinted at the interface. How was he to assert his dominance?Lost in thought, Arthur ignored everyone around him, making John believe Arthur was scared. He puffed out his chest, pride swirling in his heart as he sneered. So what if Arthur was a rich young master?As long as John had never heard of him, it meant that the family either didn't exist or was in huge decline!He brought out his cuffs intending to handcuff Arthur, but the sound of the cuffs jingling snapped Arthur out of his thoughts. With one fluid move, Arthur freed himself from John's grip, putting a distance between them. John blinked, holding the cufflinks and staring at Arthur in confusion. In truth, John hadn't really seen Arthur and Velius battle because he was trying to find cover from the destruction.“How did you do that?” Arthur merely looked at him like he was a kid. He motioned to Mason. “Call the deputy over.”Since the system wanted him to assert his dominance, Arthur figured he would start f
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