Three years in exile: The God of War returns

Chapter 8 - The Mysterious Black Card

Duncan smirked. The clerk’s timidness was almost amusing. It was expected that they wouldn't know the card.

"Just try the payment. I’m still here. I’m not taking the villa anywhere."

Ella lowered her head in embarrassment. He was right; the machine would tell the truth. If there were no money, she would lose nothing.

"Yes, sir."

She hurried inside to process the card.

Duncan helped Kate sit down. His heart ached. She had suffered because he wasn't there to protect her.

"Sit here, wife. It will be over soon."

Seeing Duncan’s tenderness toward Kate made Cindy’s eyes turn red with envy.

She was beautiful and worked hard to maintain her looks, but she only got ahead by seducing powerful men. It was a cold trade: her body for material things. She had never known real affection.

"Oh, please, who are you putting on this show for? She’s just a sellout anyway."

"Get out."

Duncan growled. Cindy was startled but refused to back down. Kate’s noble aura made her skin crawl with jealousy.

Remembering Kendrick’s promises to Kate made the envy unbearable.

"Just a high-priced whore. Who are you trying to impress? You just have a fool by your side..."

Slap.

Before anyone realized what had happened, Cindy’s face was swollen, her mouth bleeding, and a tooth was missing. She collapsed to the floor, unable to get up.

"Anyone who insults my wife has only one path: death."

Duncan’s murderous gaze was a death sentence for Cindy. In his heart, he had already condemned Aiden Kendrick as well.

Anyone who touched his family would pay the price.

"You maniac. Where are the guards? Call the police now."

Cindy was hysterical. She had a date with Kendrick. How could she serve him like this? She would lose the apartment.

Security guards rushed in at her screams.

"Take him away. He attacked me."

"Sir, please come with us."

A burly guard stepped forward politely, but Duncan didn't even look at him.

"I’ll say it one more time. Get out."

Kate gripped Duncan’s hand, trembling. He realized he shouldn't scare her further. He prepared to deal with the group.

"Hello. The payment is complete. When would you like to receive the keys? As a VIP, the furniture is included, and you can move in anytime."

Ella was ecstatic. The card hadn't shown a balance, which had worried her, but when the transaction was approved, she wanted to scream with joy.

The guards froze when they heard Ella call him a VIP. The leader looked at Cindy, confused. If he were a VIP, attacking him was out of the question.

"Ahem. What’s going on here?"

Ella looked at the head of security. She had been too happy returning the card to notice Cindy crying on the floor.

"This is a VIP customer. He just bought the most expensive villa in the Luxury district. Is there a problem?"

The guards stood awkwardly. Cindy was speechless, unable to believe her ears.

"How is that possible? You’re lying, aren't you? How can a filthy man like that buy a house, let alone a villa? I don't believe it. Guards, what are you doing? Give him a lesson."

Just then, a man in a suit approached with a calm, professional air. He was clearly the manager. He rushed to Duncan and bowed deeply.

"Sir, please come to the VIP room to complete the paperwork. If you need anything, just let me know."

The onlookers gasped as Manager Max bowed to Duncan and Kate.

"Cousin... this..."

"Shut up. Do your job or get out. Don't bother this distinguished guest."

Max didn't spare Cindy’s feelings, scolding her in front of everyone. He usually tolerated her antics because she brought in sales, but this was different.

He didn't know who this man was, but anyone who could drop ninety billion on a villa without a second thought was not just "rich." And a black card with no limit? He had heard stories of people with that kind of power.

"I want her gone. I’ll give you two hours to arrange things. After two hours, I want my wife and father-in-law to move into that villa."

Duncan spoke coldly.

"Yes, of course..."

Max was a man who knew how to handle business. He moved quickly.

"Cousin... I..."

"Shut up. And you guards, what are you standing there for? Get back to work."

He snapped at Cindy and then barked at the guards. Selling a ninety-billion-unit meant his branch’s revenue would soar above the others.

"The commission goes to that young lady."

Duncan didn't forget Ella. At least she had been the one to welcome him.