2026-11-03 23:01:34The sudden, chilling weight of Ron Sherock's departure left an echoing silence in the Heaven Box that was almost physical. His words—sharp, cryptic, and laced with a genuine dread—hung in the stagnant air like a thick fog.
Sydney Harvey felt a cold shiver trace the line of his spine. He had spent decades climbing the cutthroat social and economic ladders of Veridian, and his instincts for self-preservation were honed to a razor's edge. Ron wasn't a man prone to hyperbole; if
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Chapter 064
The revelation that the Mysterious Needle was practically within arm's reach sent a jolt of adrenaline through Ethan Smith. It was a serendipitous alignment of fate; the set was ranked even higher than the Golden Needle held by the Sherock family, and unlike the latter, it was actually available for acquisition—albeit with a specific medical caveat."Alice," Ethan said, turning to his sister with a calm but purposeful gaze, "I've just received confirmation. The Mysterious Needle, ranked third on the Top Needle List, is currently in the possession of the Florez family. They are looking for a physician of high caliber to treat their patriarch. It's the perfect opportunity."A look of pure, unadulterated joy broke across Alice Smiths's face, a rare sight that made her usually sharp, professional demeanor soften into something radiant. "Oh, Ethan! You truly are incredible. To find a lead that quickly... it's more than I hoped for. If I can secure those needles, my resear
Chapter 063
The chilling revelation regarding the Sherock family's history acted like a physical weight, pressing down on Sydney Harvey's chest until he felt he could barely draw breath. To hear a man as composed as Ron Sherock admit that his own brother, a man who had effectively dismantled a three-family alliance overnight, was merely a "low-level operative" was staggering. It reshaped the entire landscape of Veridian power dynamics in an instant.If the Supreme King—a figure of near-mythic proportions whose name was whispered in the corridors of global power—was truly shielding the Smith family, then the Millmores and Cliffords weren't just walking into a trap; they were marching toward their own extinction. Sydney felt a cold sweat break across his forehead. The greed that had initially flared at the thought of the Rogers Tower was replaced by a primal urge for survival.He stood up, his movements stiff, and offered a deep, formal bow to Ron Sherock. "I am humbled by y
Chapter 062
The sudden, chilling weight of Ron Sherock's departure left an echoing silence in the Heaven Box that was almost physical. His words—sharp, cryptic, and laced with a genuine dread—hung in the stagnant air like a thick fog.Sydney Harvey felt a cold shiver trace the line of his spine. He had spent decades climbing the cutthroat social and economic ladders of Veridian, and his instincts for self-preservation were honed to a razor's edge. Ron wasn't a man prone to hyperbole; if the head of the Sherock family was terrified of a provincial upstart family from Ambershire, then the Harvey family needed to reassess the entire battlefield. The Smith family was clearly not the easy prey Carlos Millmore made them out to be. There were shadows moving behind the Mosaic Corporation that they hadn't even begun to map.Carlos Millmore and Louis Clifford stood frozen, their faces tight with a mixture of mounting fury and growing unease.Louis was the first to break the sil
Chapter 061
The atmosphere within the Elysian Restaurant was thick with the scent of aged pu-erh and the unspoken tension of a power struggle. In the most exclusive private suite, the Heaven Box, the air felt heavy, almost claustrophobic, despite the spacious traditional decor. Carlos Millmore leaned back in his rosewood chair, his eyes tracking the steam rising from the teapot. He wasn't just hosting a tea session; he was orchestrating a coup that would reshape the hierarchy of Ambershire."Justin Millmore, it's a solid plan," Carlos said, his voice low and raspy, carrying the weight of decades of ruthless business maneuvers. "Go. Secure a reservation for the Heaven Box at the Elysian Restaurant. Once it's set, extend a personal invitation to the heads of the other three Great Families. Make it clear that their presence isn't just requested—it's expected."The two men, pillars of the Millmore family, concluded their private pact and departed from the ancestral estate. While Jus
Chapter 060
The oppressive atmosphere within the Rogers Tower's administrative wing had reached its nadir. Justin Millmore, usually the picture of aristocratic composure, stood with his mouth agape, his face a sickly shade of gray. He had come here expecting to bully a provincial businesswoman into submission; instead, he found himself staring down the barrel of a military-grade takeover.The hundred men who had just flooded the floor were not the slovenly, bribe-taking guards of the previous administration. These were the Guards of Supreme, elite combatants from the Hall of Supreme who moved with a terrifying, synchronized fluidity. They didn't just walk; they occupied space, their presence a physical pressure that seemed to squeeze the oxygen out of the room. At their head stood Ted Pacino, the tactical director of the Supreme Security Company's regional operations. His eyes, cold and sharp as flint, ignored the sputtering aristocrat and focused entirely on Ethan Smith."You..." Jus
Chapter 059
The heavy atmospheric tension within the Rogers Tower seemed to coagulate, turning the air itself into something thick and difficult to breathe. Just moments ago, the atmosphere was dominated by the shrill, high-pitched agony of Travis Clifford, whose "Marini treatment" at the hands of Catherine Jones had left him a broken heap of ruined ambition and shattered anatomy. One would have assumed that after such a visceral display of power by Ethan Smith, any rational actor would retreat into the shadows to lick their wounds. However, in the high-stakes ecosystem of the Capital of Valeridge, power vacuums are filled within seconds, often by predators who believe themselves to be even more dangerous than the last.As Travis was dragged away, sobbing like a terrified child, and Louis Clifford retreated to formulate a more systematic revenge, a new figure stepped into the light. He emerged from behind a marble pillar with a theatricality that suggested he had been watching the entire d
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