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Chapter 205: Undercurrents at the Checkpoint and Deliberate Co-option
"Uncle Calvin, you haven’t kept up your physique like you used to," Charles joked casually, handling the atmosphere perfectly.Calvin laughed loudly and sat down. "I’ve been holding back. I work out twice a week; otherwise, my weight would’ve spiraled out of control long ago."The group settled onto the sofa, chatting and laughing. Watching Charles maneuver through the crowd with easy poise, Cruz’s expression turned complicated. He now fully understood the foundation of Charles’s deep roots within this elite circle.......Hartley stepped out of the vehicle to survey the area. Three military trucks were parked neatly in the open space beside the checkpoint, and several armed soldiers stood scattered about chatting. Security was tight."Hold the vehicle for now. I’ll make contact," Hartley whispered to the driver, then dialed the private number Kane had given him.Six or seven minutes later, a burly middle-aged man walked down from the second floor of the checkpoint. A cigarette hung f
Chapter 204: The Inner Circle Steps In
"Ever since then, Radiance Security has taken full charge of all the Rizzo family’s cross-border cargo and personnel escorts," Chameng went on. "That’s how I linked up with Holt through these long-term assignments."Kane asked, "Does Holt carry a lot of clout within your circle?""He’s a man of few words, steady in his work, sharp-eyed, and willing to take risks and fight when needed," Chameng stated plainly. "Right now, there are around forty of us relying on the Novara operation, and every single one respects him."Kane understood. After leaving the police force, Holt had thrown off all restraints and built up considerable power and prestige. He was no longer that reserved cop from before.Kane spoke politely. "We’ll count on your support along the way."Chameng shook his head with firm conviction. "In our line of work, those who brave danger and face death side by side share a bond stronger than blood. No need for formalities."The two talked at length for over an hour, going over
Chapter 203: An Unexpected Discovery | Underhanded Games Amid Sudden Shifts
Smoke hung thick in the office. Cruz sat at his workstation, a cigarette pinched between his fingers, staring down at his phone. He was about to type out a leave request so he could head to Viera with Kane.*Knock knock knock.* A sharp knock cut through the air.A third-unit officer pushed the door open. "Captain, the Chief wants you. Right now."Cruz looked up, surprised. "Me?""Yeah, it’s urgent.""Alright, I’m on my way." Cruz stubbed out his cigarette and stood to leave.Five minutes later, inside Harrington’s office.Harrington sat behind his desk, cutting straight to the chase with a cold, crisp tone. "You still have that time-sensitive case under supervision?""I do. The serial robbery-homicide case. We’ve nearly mapped out all the leads and are ready to close the net any day now," Cruz answered honestly and sat down.Harrington spoke flatly. "Hand it over to Unit Two."Cruz froze, utterly confused. "Chief, the case is at the final stretch. Why hand it off all of a sudden? Runn
Chapter 202: Shadow‑and‑Light Game and Holding the Line
“When you got into trouble, I could hardly focus on any of this,” Silla admitted. Back when Kane was locked up and everything was in chaos, she had feared the shifting tides in Novara would completely wreck the whole drug‑supply setup.Kane fell quiet for a moment and quickly settled on a plan. “I’ll stay with you these few days to wrap up the purchases. Once that’s done, I’ll get you out of here right away.”Silla looked slightly confused. “Hasn’t all the trouble died down already? Why the rush to leave?”Kane’s brows drew tight, his tone grave. “Our partnership with Kaiyuan is only tentative. There are far too many interests tangled up in the follow‑up details, and we’ll have to keep meeting them more and more. That circle plays in murky waters with all kinds of connections. I’m afraid your whereabouts in Novara might leak and draw the attention of Wade’s crew.”Silla understood instantly. “Got it.”“In and out fast — that’s the safest bet.”“Alright,” Silla replied. “So once we fin
Chapter 201: Testing the Inner Circle
The Third Young Master stepped forward and extended his hand to shake Kane’s, wearing a perfectly calibrated gentle smile, every gesture finely measured.“Captain Kane, I’ve heard so much about you.”“Hello.” Kane replied briefly, sizing the man up discreetly.The Third Young Master was not particularly striking‑looking. He had a long face with narrow eyes and a somewhat dark complexion. No flashy luxury goods adorned him; his clothes were plain and understated. He kept a polite smile throughout his mannerisms, seeming composed and harmless, lacking the arrogance typical of high‑ranking elites. Yet this very restraint made him all the more formidable.“Please, sit.” The Third Young Master gestured sideways, his bearing courteous.Kane and Cole followed and settled into the leather sofas beside the card table.“Theodore, pause the game for now,” the Third Young Master called over toward the card table in a casual tone.A burly man with close‑cropped stubble, nearly one‑ninety centimete
Chapter 200: The Class Divide and the Choice Between Old and New
Kane turned to look at him, his tone earnest. "The bottom‑line terms I left for Cruz: we could accept the 80‑20 split, but Kaiyuan District had to get its secondary supply through Pierce, plus pay a premium handling fee for every shipment. Is that how the deal was finalized?"Cole nodded. "They agreed to everything."Hearing this, the tension that had coiled inside Kane for days finally unwound.Cole let out a soft sigh. "You’ve been through hell."Kane shot him a sideways glance, a hint of wariness in his voice. "When I got arrested, why didn’t you step forward right away or plead my case?"Cole gave a faint smile, his eyes sharp with clear insight. "If I’d panicked and intervened, they would’ve squeezed us for everything. They would never have budged on any of Cruz’s negotiating positions. The night you hurt Jude, I straight‑up ignored calls from the higher‑ups and kept my distance the whole time. That was the only way to keep room to negotiate."Their eyes met. They shared a quiet
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