2026-11-03 07:00:59THE underground lounge was completely concealed below an abandoned commercial building on the outskirts of Ember City. From the outside, it looked like a forgotten property awaiting demolition, but behind its reinforced doors lay a private establishment reserved for people who preferred to conduct their business away from the public eye.
Kier Zhao stepped out of his black luxury
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Chapter 53: Consummated
ISLAoffered no resistance when Max leaned down to kiss her. His lips met hers gently at first, as though giving her time to grow accustomed to his closeness.But when she slipped her arms around his neck and kissed him back, his restraint gradually gave way to something more passionate.Their lips moved together, and Max teased her by gently biting her lower lip between kisses.Isla’s heart raced. She had imagined what it would be like to share a bed with her husband, but experiencing his warmth and closeness was entirely different.Max drew back slightly, his forehead resting against hers. His breathing was uneven, and his eyes searched her face.“I’ll give you a chance to back out if you’re not rea
Chapter 52: Wedding Night
AFTERthe wedding celebration, Max brought his wife to his private cabin on the outskirts of Ember City. He didn’t want to force her if she didn’t want to do the deed yet. As he’d always respect her boundaries.“Wow! I can’t believe you’d really put this amount of effort into making this cabin our bridal chamber!” Isla exclaimed.As the heavy oak door of the cabin clicked shut, she kept looking around, the walls were full of Max’s masterpieces, the rare ones that focused on nature instead of blood.“I’m glad you liked it!” Max’s lips twitched up to a proud smile.“This is magnificent! I love it!” Isla stood near the hearth, where a low fire crackled and cast long shadows on the
Chapter 51: The Reception
AMONG the crowds, there were two unexpected guests who had managed to slip into the wedding without receiving an invitation.Adara and Zihan, dressed identically as servers. Zihan gently clapped while witnessing the union, while Adara was teary-eyed as she heard her captain’s wedding vows.“Aw, I hope he finds true happiness this time. Captain deserves all the happiness in the world…” Adara was so emotional.Zihan nudged her playfully. “Why are you more emotional than the bride?”“Shut up! This wedding is so beautiful.” Adara’s eyes were dreamy.“If not for the captain, I’d rather sleep back home.” Zihan suddenly looked bored when everyone was preparing for
Chapter 50: The Grand Wedding
THE entire Griffin Estate had been transformed into a breathtaking wedding venue. Thegolden decorations adorning every corner of the magnificent gardenmade it look regal.Thousands of fresh flowers had been arranged along the aisle, while a grand arch covered in white roses and delicate greenery stood at the end, where the bride and groom would exchange their vows.The celebrationwas undoubtedly one of the grandest weddings the Griffin family had ever hosted.It was even called the wedding of the century, since the occasion would mark the merged of two business empires, the Griffins and the Turners.As expected, it was flocked byinfluential families and distinguished guests from all over the world. Every detail had been meticulously prepared,
Chapter 49: The New Recruit
AFTER Max was discharged, he wasted no time acting according to his plan. He immediately called Adara, and the latter was flabbergasted by his call.“Yes, Captain?” Adara could not hide her excitement from the other end of the line.“Tell the old man I’m coming over. Don’t make a fuss over it,” he said coldly.“OMG! This is it! This is great news, Captain! Someone is waiting for you here.”“Fine. I need to discuss something.”“Yay, see you, Captain!”Max tapped the end button, and the line went dead.Around nighttime, Max went out of the Griffin Estate unguarded. Even Blaze kept insisti
Chapter 48: The Gryphons
THE underground lounge was completely concealed belowan abandoned commercial building on the outskirts of Ember City. From the outside, it looked like a forgotten property awaiting demolition, but behind its reinforced doors lay a private establishment reserved for people who preferred to conduct their business away from the public eye.Kier Zhao stepped out of his black luxury sedan and adjusted the cuffs of his designer suit. Two men dressed in dark clothing stood by the entrance, their expressions unreadable as they inspected him before allowing him inside.He had been instructed to come alone, and although the arrangement irritated him, he understood that the people he was meeting were not the sort he could afford to offend.The Gryphons were not ordinary mercenaries. They were an elite group
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