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82: So Eager To Die
The moment Kai stepped through the dark entryway, a thick, sour mix of alcohol and bloodlust greeted him. The bar was dimly lit, the air heavy with smoke and testosterone, and it wasn’t long before two broad-shouldered men blocked his path. Scarred faces, pitbull eyes. Hired muscle.They stared him down like he was a stray dog that wandered where it shouldn’t. One of them stepped forward, cracking his knuckles. “You lost, pretty boy?”Kai’s eyes remained calm, voice even. “I’m looking for King.”The other guard scoffed, eyes scanning Kai’s simple clothes like he was trash. “And I’m looking for a reason not to break your nose. Get outta here. This ain’t your playground. You don’t walk into King’s territory unless you’ve got a death wish.”“I just want a word,” Kai said. “Won’t take long.”They didn’t answer. Instead, one shoved his shoulder roughly into Kai’s chest. The other laughed. “Hear that? He wants a word. Like he’s got an appointment or somethin’.”Kai sighed and took a half st
82: KING'S HIDEOUT
The moment the man glanced at his phone, his entire body stiffened like someone had dropped ice water down his spine. His hand trembled as his gaze glued to the screen, refusing to blink. A beat later, the color drained from his face. His jaw dropped slightly, then locked tight as the realization hit him.One hundred million yuan. Gone. Just like that.Beads of sweat broke across his forehead and began to roll down in thick trails, soaking into the collar of his designer shirt. His legs wobbled, and his balance teetered, like his body had just remembered it no longer had the strength to carry the weight of his ego or his financial ruin.Right then, the saleslady returned, calm and unbothered, and gently handed him a polished brown envelope.“Here are your documents, sir,” she said, utterly unaffected by the panic storming his face.“Two premium beauties. Enjoy your rides.”He grabbed the envelope with shaky fingers, still staring at the phone as though waiting for the number to change,
81: The Price of Arrogance
Kai finally turned, slowly, with the kind of deliberate calm that felt heavier than anger. His gaze swept over the couple who were still laughing—like they were at some exclusive private joke, where he was the punchline.He slid one hand into his pocket and tilted his head slightly. “Tell me something,” he asked, voice smooth. “Do either of you even know how much that car costs?”The man didn’t flinch. If anything, he scoffed louder. “Tch. What does it matter?” he said, puffing his chest like a pigeon. “This is a car showroom, not an art gallery. That junk heap probably goes for five million at most.”The sales girl's eyes went wide with panic. “Sir, that’s not—”“Enough,” the man snapped, holding up his palm without looking at her. “Don’t bother. I know what I’m talking about. You just do your job and hand me the keys, yeah? Save your breath.”The girl looked helplessly at Kai, uncertain whether she should argue or comply.Kai let out a low chuckle, shaking his head as if he’d just w
80: That Car...
Evening draped itself lazily over the sky as Kai finally finished the last of his training with Caleb.His shirt clung to his back with sweat, knuckles dusted with bruises, and his arms aching from hours of drills and power control exercises. He waved Caleb off with a tired grin.“Go drink a beer, old man. I’ll survive till the next session,” Kai said, rolling his shoulders.Caleb snorted and threw a towel at him. “Troublesome brat. If you show up late again, I’ll make you jog up the entire Dragon Ridge barefoot.”“Can’t wait,” Kai said dryly, tossing the towel back. “Text me if you miss me.”Caleb muttered something under his breath, something about regretting ever taking a student with an ego bigger than a mountain—then walked off while still cursing.Kai just smirked and turned the opposite direction, flagging down a taxi after walking a short while.His destination?A new car.His last one had been reduced to scrap metal, and walking around like a civilian wasn’t exactly his thing
79: KING'S Intent.
The next day came faster than expected. Kai stirred awake to a soft chime echoing through his room, followed by the calm, emotionless voice of his home’s AI system. “Good morning, Mr. Blackwood. Today is a good day. Temperature: 18°C. Mild clouds expected. Thane Jackson is at the main entrance, should I let him in?” Kai blinked once, rolled onto his side, and stared at the ceiling. Of course Thane was early. He sat up slowly, cracked his neck once, then muttered, “Let him in. And tell him to wait in the sunroom. Don’t offer tea. He’s dramatic enough.” “Confirmed,” the AI replied. Twenty minutes later, freshly dressed in a sharp black silk shirt and slate grey slacks, Kai stepped into the sunroom, towel still in hand as he dried his hair. Thane was already standing at attention like a military statue, back straight, expression solemn, hands respectfully behind his back. “Young master,” he said, bowing. Kai dropped into a chair, waving lazily. “Thane. I told you not to do that
78: A Good Night.
Reginald was still there—begging. A grown man, crumpled on his own pride, clutching Kai’s cloth like salvation was stitched into the fabric.“Please,” he gasped, voice cracking. “Kai, you have to help me. I—I can’t live like this. You saw her! You heard her!”Kai looked down at him. Really looked.And for a long second, it was silent.Then Kai blinked.“Bro,” he said flatly. “Are you seriously crying over someone who’s holding your dignity hostage with a child that’s not even yours?”Reginald opened his mouth.Kai raised a hand.“No, don’t answer that. I’m actually embarrassed for both of us.”He turned his head toward Astrid who had the nerve to look smug, like she hadn’t just been exposed as a full-time villain and part-time fertility scam artist.Kai exhaled dramatically. “You know… this is fascinating. Because I used to think betrayal was painful. But now?” He pointed at Reginald. “Now I see it’s just straight-up comedy.”He turned back to Reginald. “You wanna hear something fun?”
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