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Chapter 57
Just then, Celia stepped into the office. “Oh, you’re back, Barr.,” She said with an easy smile, her voice light enough to soften the tension lingering in the room. Barry turned from the desk, surprised to see her. “Yeah.” He replied, returning the smile. “Just got in a few minutes ago.” They exchanged a few casual words, about the cold, about dinner, about how the city never really slept even under layers of snow. After a moment, Barry glanced between them, sensing that quiet, unspoken space forming. “I’ll leave you two to it.” He said, already backing toward the door. “We’ll talk more later.” The door closed behind him with a soft click, leaving just Celia and Michael in the study. “Hey.” Celia said calmly. Michael looked up from the map and smiled instinctively, one of those rare smiles that came without calculation. But almost immediately, he turned his attention back to the table, pretending to study the markings again. He knew if he looked at her for too long, he would l
Chapter 56
Immediately after the quiet but heavy breakup between Mira and Jace, the front door swung open with a gust of cold air and the crunch of snow. “I’m back.” Barry announced, stomping his boots against the floor as he shrugged off his snow-covered coat. His voice was cheerful and light, completely unaware that he had just walked into the aftermath of something broken. He glanced around the living area. Jace stood stiffly near the table, flipping through papers without really reading them. Mira sat on the couch, her posture composed, she looked calm and focused as usual. Barry nodded at both of them casually. “Cold as hell out there.” He added, already moving toward the kitchen. “You wouldn’t believe how tight security is around that district.” Neither Mira nor Jace replied. Barry didn’t notice. He was already opening cabinets, pouring himself some warm water, mentally sorting through the information he had gathered. He spent hours observing patrol routes, bribing the right people,
Chapter 55
In the months that followed, the weight of the mission pushed every member of the group into roles they never imagined themselves taking. Michael was forging alliances with the city’s giants, Celia was mastering complex negotiations and managing public relations, Barry handled logistics with precision, and Jace, surprisingly, had grown deeply invested in the intricacies of business growth and influence. But no one evolved more unexpectedly than Mira and Jace. What started as simple task-sharing, late-night paperwork, reviewing financial entries, analyzing market openings, discussing negotiation strategies, gradually turned into a subtle bond. Mira was sharp, organized, and brilliant under pressure. Jace, who had always been the more carefree and humorous one, discovered a side of himself he never explored before. He wanted to impress her. He wanted to keep up with her. He wanted to learn. And Mira, who had always lived in luxury and was used to people serving her, found herself
Chapter 54
Michael not only had to work tirelessly to boost the rapid growth of their business, but he also had to face an even greater challenge, securing the loyalty of seven of the most powerful families in the city. These were not the mid-tier clans they had dealt with during their early rise. These were the elites who controlled the flow of the economy, the movements of the streets, and the hidden channels of influence that newcomers were not meant to touch. To reach them, he needed power. To keep them, he needed strategy. To defeat them, he needed brilliance. And so, Michael and his team launched into the next stage of their mission. While Mira worked to expand their operations, Barry and Jace gathered intel, and Celia handled communication and arrangements with their growing number of allies, Michael personally handled the negotiations with the families. Each meeting took a piece of his energy, every smile had to be calculated, every handshake measured. They weren’t dealing with desp
Chapter 53
News of Michael’s victory spread through the city like wildfire. At first, it was only whispers, rumors traded in bars, shared in cold alleyways, murmured between street vendors. “Did you hear? The newcomer… he beat the Pit Boss.” “No way. That man hasn’t lost in ten years.” “I saw it myself! The kid didn’t even flinch. Like he was born for it.” By the next morning, the whispers became conversations. By noon, conversations became noise. By nightfall, noise became a roar that echoed through every corner of the snowy city. The legend of the quiet stranger who claimed the Pit had begun. Michael didn’t boast about his victory. He didn’t act like a king or parade through the streets. He simply continued with what he always did, work, train, strategize. But the people saw him differently now. They stepped aside when he walked. They watched him from afar. They whispered his name with a mixture of fear, awe, and curiosity. And with recognition came influence. The Pit was infamous. Wh
Chapter 52
The bell clanged, echoing through the icy walls of the underground arena like a war cry. The moment the sound hit, the boss lunged. There was no testing of strength, no circling, no hesitation, just raw, brutal force. Michael barely had time to raise his guard before a massive fist slammed into his ribs. The impact was like being hit by a truck. His feet left the ground for a split second before he stumbled backward, skidding against the dirt floor. The crowd roared with excitement. “Now that's how you start a fight!” “Crush him, boss!” “The newbie can't even stand up straight!” Barry gripped the railing so tightly his knuckles turned white. “Okay, this is bad, this is bad, right? Tell me it’s not bad.” “It’s bad,” Jace said bluntly. “Like… extremely.” Michael shook off the shock, exhaling hard to steady himself. He stepped forward again, fists up, eyes focused. The boss laughed loudly. “Aww, still standing? Cute.” He swung again, another huge punch aimed at Michael’s jaw. M
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