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Chapter 181 The New Boss Steps In
Kane let out a snort and spoke bluntly. “I have no need to schmooze and build connections with a bunch of strangers.”“Alright, sit down first,” Joren quickly stepped in to smooth things over.Just then, Pierce pushed the door open and got straight to the point. “Why couldn’t I get through to you on the phone?”“Must be signal‑blocking inside the room. What’s going on?” Kane looked up and asked.Pierce wore a grave expression and gestured with his hand. “Kane, Joren, Cruz, come with me.”......The four stepped out of the private room and stood at the quiet end of the hallway.Pierce lowered his voice and spoke urgently. “Devin just passed word. The new top boss for Black Street has shown up out of nowhere tonight. He came with people from headquarters.”The other three froze on the spot.Surprise flickered across Kane’s eyes. “Cole didn’t tip us off about this at all.”“He must have only just arrived,” Pierce rushed on. “I booked the whole floor tonight. These higher‑ups demanded a p
Chapter 180 Undercurrents and Misjudged Gambles
“Cole has secured his position as Chief Councilor of Southmound and holds the clout to liaise with higher‑ups. We will run into restrictions everywhere in this region from now on,” Wade analyzed the overall situation in a low voice. “After Ingram’s transfer, the new director for Black Street is a neutral appointee sent over by headquarters. He will definitely not side with any local factions in the short term. On top of that, Joren has forged deep ties with Pierce, and that alliance is already solidified.”He lifted his eyes toward Weston, every word sharp and lucid. “Do the math. If we keep fighting for control over Black Street, we will have to go up against Kane, who is watching our every move, and Pierce, whose strength matches ours. Stretched thin on two fronts, we stand zero chance of winning.”“I get it,” Weston nodded slowly.“Greed brings ruin,” Wade lowered his gaze, his tone resolute. “We no longer hold absolute dominance over Black Street. Forcing a two‑front operation wil
Chapter 179 Power Reshuffle
The gate to the old residential compound creaked open. The landlady stepped inside carrying a grain sack and spotted Kane on the steps. She spoke in a familiar tone, “Haven’t seen you around for days.”“Work’s been piling up at the unit. I couldn’t get away,” Kane replied, his gaze soft. “Did you go out shopping?”“Picked up some old grain.” The landlady shifted topics, sounding confused. “Hey, where’s Raven? Haven’t laid eyes on her in ages. Water pooled in her room and froze solid. Tell her to swing by sometime. If the heating pipes crack from the frost, we’ll be in big trouble.”Kane stiffened slightly. His fingers tightened unconsciously. After a long pause, he forced a faint smile. “I forgot to mention. She won’t be coming back for now.”The landlady blinked, looking regretful. “Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I could’ve rented it out. It’s such a waste leaving it empty.”“Don’t rent this place out. Leave everything inside untouched.” Kane’s eyes drifted toward Raven’s vacant room
Chapter 178 Shifting Tides of Old and New Order
The sheriff then turned toward Cruz and held out his hand in greeting. Cruz wore a blank expression, his gaze icy and sidelong. He did not move an inch. Instead, he silently pulled out his phone and stood sideways, radiating frigid hostility.Looking slightly embarrassed, the sheriff could only offer an awkward smile and wave. He turned and led his team to escort the prisoner into their vehicle.As the car slowly pulled away, the window rolled down. With a cigarette dangling from his lips, Silas glanced over at Kane beside the car, his tone brash and taunting. “Buddy, thanks for looking after me all this time! Come visit Southspire sometime, and I’ll give you a proper welcome!”Kane stood rooted to the spot, staring at the man’s arrogant, triumphant face. A crushing sense of powerlessness washed over him.The convoy faded from view, and the dust settled.“Let’s go.” Kane spoke in a low, heavy voice.Inside their car, Hagen burned with rage and could not hold back a curse. “What a mess
Chapter 177 Trapped Within the System
“Understood.” Stuart bowed to acknowledge the order and left.## Interrogation Room, Detention HospitalSix o’clock in the evening, at the police‑affiliated detention hospital.Kane walked into the interrogation room with Cruz, Hagen and the rest of the team. On the metal restraint chair, Oliver sat with his head lolling and shoulders drooping, sound asleep without a single care. His slouched, insolent posture showed zero sense of peril despite being in custody for criminal involvement.“Some nerve.” Hagen stared in disbelief. “He can sleep that soundly even after everything that’s happened.”Cruz stepped forward and gave the chair leg a light kick, barking sharply. “Wake up! Quit sleeping!”Oliver jolted awake, snapping upright. His eyes darted blankly around the room before he finally registered where he was. He instinctively raised a hand to wipe the drool from his mouth, but as his arms lifted, the handcuffs on his wrists pulled taut, screeching with harsh metal friction.Fully aw
Chapter 176 Game of Power
Oakley let out a bitter laugh, his voice hoarse and dry, voicing the ultimate question that had haunted him his whole life. "Kane, tell me. Back then, I saved lives in the hospital. I worked hard and played by the rules, yet I made no money, lost all my dignity, and got pushed around by everyone. But once I threw away my morals, resorted to any means necessary, and got my hands bloody, I got rich. I gained power. People even looked up to me and praised me.""You are a high‑ranking law‑enforcement officer. Tell me, why is that?"Kane stared at the emptiness and confusion in his eyes. For a moment, he fell silent, unable to give an answer.Seeing this, the last glimmer of light died out in Oakley’s gaze. He lowered his head, overcome with disappointment. "Even you have no answer, do you?"Kane stood up and walked slowly toward him. His tone was steady yet sharp, cutting straight to the root of the problem. "The world can be unfair, but human greed and malice are the real disease. You bl
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