2026-02-15 07:41:12The auction house was already crowded when the doors fully opened. Guests filled the entrance in steady waves. Wealthy families, influential syndicates, and powerful figures from every part of the city were present. Conversations overlapped in low, confident tones as glasses clinked and eyes assessed value beyond the items on display. This was not just an auction; it was a gathering of status.
Charlotte stood out effortlessly, dressed with polished elegance. Veronica looked just as stunning beside her, poised and confident. Right beside Charlotte was Lucas and Bianca, well-groomed and self-assured.
Together, they blended seamlessly into the room like people who knew they belonged exactly where they were.
Chris drove in with his Mercedes Benz that was gifted to him by his grandfather, the godfather.
The crowd gasped.
Peter Kent, one of the heirs to a syndicate couldn’t help but ask, “Whose car is that?”
Chris stepped out elegantly in his white suit.
“Don’t know man. I’ve never seen him in our circle before.” Jason, James’s friend said.
“Chris!?” Charlotte called out in shock.
“What the hell are you doing here?” she asked him.
“You begged us for money and you got it. Now just leave Charlotte alone already.” Veronica said sharply.
Then she asked, “Are you deaf, Chris? She asked you a question. What are you doing here?”
Chris looked at them, amused. “You know, the last time I checked, this wasn’t Wood territory. I get just as much right to be here as you do.” Chris said with one of his hands in his pocket.
Lucas Wood stepped forward and held his collar, “Shut up! No one talks to Aunt Vee like that.”
Chris yanked his hand off.
Lucas flinched. For a minute, he was genuinely scared of Chris.
“Oh really? Lucas Wood. First son of the Wood clan. You should have been the family heir. Yet here you are, just another one of your sister’s little henchmen.” Chris said as he walked off proudly.
“Come back here, you bastard! How dare you talk to me like that?” Lucas was furious.
Chris didn’t listen to any of their tantrums again. He walked straight in majestically to the VIP entrance.
Charlotte, Veronica, Bianca and Lucas scoffed.
Even the other people that were present shook their heads as they looked at him.
“Who does this man think he is?” one of them said in disbelief.
Lucas stepped forward, “Chris, let me cue you in. This is a Mikaelson syndicate auction house and a small fry like you doesn’t belong anywhere near this place.”
“Yeah, where is your invite?” Bianca asked mockingly.
“He doesn’t even have one and even if he did, it’s not like it’s a VIP pass. He’d have to take the regular line like everybody else.” Veronica said, pointing at Chris.
“What a fucking embarrassment.” Charlotte whispered.
Chris chuckled. He couldn’t wait to see the shock on their faces once he passed through the entrance meant for VIP only.
As he walked close to the entrance, the onlookers smirked.
“Uh! Mikaelson’s going to kick this man out of the auction.” One of them said,
“I know. He is done for.” Another responded as he laughed.
When Chris got to the entrance, security stopped him but the moment he showed them his ring, they respectfully bowed their heads and let him in.
“Welcome in, sir. Honored to have you.”
Everyone was stunned.
How could this low-life be the VIP?
Lucas couldn’t believe his eyes, “Hold it, Chris. You are a fucking liar and I’m not going to allow you to cheat your way into a Mikaelson syndicate auction.”
Then he faced the security men, “I know this guy. Alright? He is a sorry-ass orphan who married his way into the family but we kicked him out already. He’s a nobody now.”
Charlotte and Veronica raised their heads in pride as Lucas spoke.
“Really?” the security man asked.
“Yes, really.” Lucas said easily.
“He doesn’t even have an invite let alone a VIP pass.” Lucas laughed.
“Are you calling me a fraud?” Chris asked.
“Bingo!” Lucas responded.
Everyone laughed.
Chris smiled lightly, “Sounds like he’s calling you guys out for letting me in. Doesn’t that make you feel a bit… insulted?” Chris said, trying to ignite something in the security men.
“What? No, that’s…not what I meant. All I’m saying is he’s not a real VIP guest.” Lucas quickly tried to explain himself.”
“My brother’s right. Chris Greene is a liar through and through. I know all about this scumbag, and nothing about him says VIP.” Bianca said, trying to support her brother.
“You guys are free to check me out if you like.” Chris said as he raised his hands and faced the security men.
“No need, Mr. Greene. We know who you are.” The security man respectfully responded.
“What?” Bianca and Lucas said in shock.
“No, no. I’m sorry. If you just give him a background check, you’ll see that this guy is full of shit.” Bianca said aggressively.
“Ma’am! If you continue to harass our VIP guests, we’ll have to take you around back and beat some sense into you.” The security man warned.
“What the hell happened? How did a screw up like Chris become Mikaelson syndicate VIP overnight?” Charlotte mustered in disbelief.
“Mr. Greene, how do you suggest we deal with these two?”
Chris smirked slightly.
All the times Lucas humiliated him and Bianca called him good for nothing… This was the best time for his revenge.
He smiled widely as he thought of several ways to make them suffer.
Lucas Wood's shoulder shrunk in embarrassment.
“Go ahead, teach them some manners.” Chris said easily.
The security dragged both of them out mercilessly.
The onlookers watched in disbelief.
Maybe Chris isn’t someone to be messed with after-all.
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Chris reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a small black velvet box. He snapped it open, revealing a breathtaking 24-carat gold ring set with a brilliant, flawless diamond that caught the warm light of the sunset."Michelle, I promise that every single day I wake up, I will live my life devoted to you," Chris said, his eyes locked onto hers with absolute certainty. "I will put you before my business, before my title, before everything else in this world. I will make you the happiest, most cherished woman alive. I love you more than I love my own life."Michelle stared at the glistening gold ring, her tears slowing down as shock and sheer happiness took over. "When did you even have the time to buy that? Did you plan this before you went to the warehouse?"Chris chuckled softly, shaking his head. "I wish I had, but no. I told Adrian to get it for me right as we were leaving the hospital today. I just gave him the specifications."A bright, beautiful smile spread across her fac
Chapter 360
The warm morning light poured through the blinds of the private recovery ward. Chris sat on the edge of the bed, buttoning his crisp white shirt. Michelle stood in front of him, carefully fixing his collar. Her movements were gentle and thorough, but she was quiet. She adjusted the fabric without saying a word, her eyes fixed on her task.Adrian walked into the room carrying a thin leather folder. "Discharge papers are cleared, boss. Cars are waiting downstairs.""Thanks, Adrian," Chris said. He looked over at Michelle, who was already turning away to zip up his travel bag. Then turning back to him "You've handled everything at the office smoothly these past few days.""Gideon and I kept things tight," Adrian replied. He handed Chris a pen. "Just need your signature on the dock transfer authorization, and we're completely done with the DeLuca fallout."Chris signed the page and handed the folder back. He glanced at Michelle's back as she folded a light jacket, then looked at Adria
Chapter 359
The steady, rhythmic beep of the heart monitor was the only sound echoing inside the private ICU room on the top floor of St. Jude's Medical Center. Chris lay motionless on the bed, his skin pale under the harsh white lights. Bandages were wrapped tightly around his chest, hiding the deep wound where Fabio DeLuca’s hunting knife had slashed his right side. Multiple IV lines fed medicine directly into his veins, but his great rate on the monitor fluctuated weakly, dipping lower with every passing minute.Outside. Michelle paced back and forth across the polished floor, her eyes red and swollen from crying. Gideon sat on a bench nearby, his face buried in his trembling hands, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably. Adrian stood near the floor-to-ceiling windows, his hands shoved deep into his trouser pockets trying to keep maintain his composure.Gideon looked up, streaked with tears. "It’s my fault, Adrian," he choked out, his voice cracking with intense guilt. "I should have been at Pi
Chapter 358
The cold night air howled outside but inside, the silence was suffocating. Chris sat on his knees in a growing pool of his own blood, his left arm locked tightly around Fabio DeLuca’s throat. His vision blurred, white spots dancing across his eyes as his body slowly gave out.Don Vito stood ten feet away, leaning both hands heavily on his silver cane. His armed guards stood in a semi-circle, rifles raised, waiting for the command to fire."The supervisors are long gone, Greene," Don Vito said, his voice quiet, raspy, and sharp. "You fulfilled your little hero complex. Now let my nephew go."Chris forced his chin up, keeping his face as emotionless and hard as stone despite the searing, agonizing pain ripping through his right side."BODAS," Chris rasped, his voice barely above a whisper. "Confirm vehicle status."In his coat pocket, his mobile terminal replied softly "VEHICLE HAS CLEARED THE DOCK GATES," Vito sneered, mocking the computer's tone. "Is that what you wanted to hear? You
Chapter 357
The warehouse was dead silent except for the harsh, ragged sound of Chris’s heavy breathing. Blood continued to pour from his right side, soaking through his trousers and staining the cold concrete beneath him. His left arm remained locked tightly around Fabio DeLuca’s throat, using the younger man as a physical shield against six armed rifles."You're losing a lot of blood, Greene," Don Vito said, taking a slow step forward "Your grip is going to slip in a minute. Your eyes are already glassing over. You can't hold him forever.""I don't need to hold him forever," Chris said. "I only need to hold him long enough to see those three men walk out of those gates."Fabio clawed uselessly at Chris’s arm, his face flushed dark red, his legs kicking against the floor. "Uncle..." Fabio choked out, his throat constricted. "Don't... don't do as he says... he's going to die soon ...""Shut up, Fabio," Chris growled into his ear, tightening his forearm just enough to cut off his air entirely for
Chapter 356
The cold steel of the pistol barrel pressed hard into the center of Chris’s forehead and blood poured continuously from his right side, soaking through his dress shirt and dripping around his knees on the concrete floor. His vision blurred at the edges, but his eyes remained fixed on Fabio's face."Say something," Fabio sneered, tapping the gun barrel against Chris’s skull. "Beg for your life. Tell my uncle you're sorry for taking his docks. Give me something to laugh about before I squeeze this trigger."Chris forced his breathing to slow down, fighting the dizzying pain in his ribs and refusing to let out any sound of pain."If you were going to shoot me, Fabio," Chris said, his voice raspy, but steady, "you would have pulled the trigger the second I fell."Fabio’s grin twitched. "You think I'm playing with you? You think this is a game?""I think you're weak," Chris replied, staring straight into Fabio's eyes. "You couldn't beat me in business. You couldn't beat me with your comput
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