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Meanwhile, back at the Antonio residence, the atmosphere inside the family home was thick with a heavy, quiet grief. The large rooms felt empty and cold.Earlier that day, after their long and dramatic shopping trip at Aura Elite, Michelle had confessed to Chris that she was completely exhausted. The massive argument with Levitt and the emotional roller coaster of the afternoon had taken all her energy. She felt weak and just wanted to rest in a safe place. Chris had been incredibly understanding. He had kissed her cheek gently, promising to visit her again very soon, before sending her straight home under a discreet, highly trained Mikaelson security escort.Now, Michelle was resting on a soft sofa in the main parlor. The house was completely silent, save for the ticking of a grandfather clock in the hallway. She closed her eyes, trying to clear her mind of Levitt’s arrogant face and the painful memories of what her family had lost.Suddenly, the heavy wooden door of the parlor pushe
Chapter 209
Adrian stood up too, his hand gripping the edge of the table for balance. "Fine. If you’re going, I’m getting my gear. Give me ten minutes to get out of this sling and grab a vest.""No," Chris said. The word was short, sharp, and dropped like a heavy stone between them.Adrian frowned, stepping out from behind his lounger. He didn't stop moving toward the glass doors of the villa. "Don't 'no' me, Chris. I'm your Chief of Operations. If you're walking into an unmapped Holloway dead zone, I'm walking in with you. I can shoot one-handed if I have to."Chris stepped directly into Adrian’s path, blocking the walkway. His posture was rigid, but his eyes were wide and intense. "You aren't going, Adrian. Look at yourself. You can barely hold your glass without your shoulder locking up.""It's a scratch," Adrian snapped, his voice rising in frustration. "I've handled worse. I'm not sitting poolside sipping lime juice while you risk your neck because of a gut feeling about some old mainframe f
Chapter 208
Inside the chaotic Gordon family war room, the air was thick with panic. The huge computer monitors on the wall were still flashing with bright red numbers, showing the massive four-billion-dollar loss. Nobody was sitting down. The financial analysts were pacing back and forth, their faces pale and covered in sweat.Gordon-Levitt stood in the middle of the room. He clutched his hair with both hands, pulling at his own hair as his mind raced to find any way out of this trap. His heart was beating furiously against his ribs. He looked at the red numbers, then looked back at his father, who was standing completely still by the mahogany desk."Father! Wait! The Antonio shares!" Levitt suddenly blurted out. His voice was high and frantic. He pointed a trembling finger at the legal corporate registry displayed on the side screen. "We still hold them! We have the seventy percent majority shares we seized from them after their asset freeze. List them on the public market immediately!"Harriso
Chapter 207
Levitt’s hands shook so badly that he almost dropped his expensive smartphone right onto the hard stone floor. Just a minute ago, he felt like the king of the world because he had out-bid Chris Greene for the dress. Now, that happy feeling was totally gone. It was replaced by a heavy, choking fear that made it hard for him to breathe. He lowered the phone from his ear and stared blankly ahead.The beautiful woman standing next to him, the secret spy for the Mikaelson Syndicate, saw his face change and quietly stepped back a few inches. She stopped acting like a loving, high-maintenance girlfriend. Her face became totally cold and serious. She pulled out her own phone and quickly typed a short text message to her real bosses. The message confirmed that Levitt had taken the bait and spent the money.She looked at his pale face and pretended to care. "Is everything okay, sweetie?" she asked. Her voice sounded soft, but her eyes were completely blank and empty. "We have to go. Right now,
Chapter 206
Inside the pristine showroom of Aura Elite, the high-end air conditioning hummed quietly, keeping the indoor climate perfectly regulated. Yet, the sophisticated cooling system did absolutely nothing to stop the cold sweat that was suddenly breaking out across the back of Gordon-Levitt’s neck.He stood behind the main glass counter, still puffing out his chest in an aggressive display of dominance as the shop's sleek digital payment monitor processed the data. The transaction was massive. The one-of-one haute couture gown stood at fifteen million dollars, and when combined with the collector's bag and a highly premium assortment of diamond-encrusted accessories, the final invoice on the counter screen flashed a staggering twenty-two million dollars.With a soft, electronic chime, the payment went through the banking servers. The premier sales representatives handed over the premium, heavy garment bags with forced, trembling smiles. Their hands were shaking slightly, completely stunned
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"Five million," Chris stated simply, his voice entirely calm."Six million!" Levitt slammed his hand against the counter."Seven million," Chris replied, effortlessly adjusting the cuff of his shirt."Eight million!" Levitt's face began to flush beneath his medical tape, his breathing growing heavier as he glared across the room."Nine million," Chris said, his tone entirely conversational."Ten million!" Levitt roared, his pride completely blinding him to the absurdity of the number.The numbers had climbed at a terrifying velocity. The entire staff of the boutique stood completely frozen in absolute shock, their professional masks slipping as they watched two men bid the price of a luxury skyscraper for a single piece of fabric. Michelle was growing increasingly frantic. She was pulling hard at Chris’s sleeve now, her voice shaking with anxiety. "Stop it, Chris! Please, stop this! Ten million dollars for a dress is absolute madness! You're letting him win!"Chris, however, did not l
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