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Banker Carter grabbed the baton off the interrogation table and unleashed all his fury over his son’s critical, near-fatal injuries on the innocent man on the floor.He struck again and again, dripping contempt with every blow. “Parasites. You people refuse to live honest lives. All you know is to take, and you deserve to rot at the bottom. I’ll donate another five million later this year, earmarked for the police to hunt trash like you down…!”Carlson lay on the floor, staring up at his contorted, raging face. His vision blurred, and he mumbled faintly. “I was wrong… I thought this world still had justice. You hold money and power. If you say I’m guilty, then I guess I am.”…Raven City.Sila held her phone and spoke to Kane. “Are you sure we register the company right now?”“I’m sure,” Kane nodded.“Fine. I’ll call a family meeting as soon as I can, then travel to Novara to meet you in person,” Sila replied without delay.Downtown, inside a private lounge, the Young Master leaned ba
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Carlson took a long time to steady himself, yet resentment still burned in his chest. He jerked his head up. “Sage did call me last night, and I did go to the bottom of her apartment building. But I never went inside. I didn’t rob anyone, and I didn’t hurt anybody!”…At the city hospital.Abigail Carter, Merceron’s father, answered the phone, his face blank. “Have you identified the suspect?”“We have,” a senior precinct officer sighed. “It’s being classified as a violent robbery motivated by greed.”Abigail said, “I want to see this suspect.”“That can be arranged. Wait at the hospital, and I’ll send officers to pick you up right away,” the man replied at once.…Late that night, on the streets of Kaiyuan District. Spurred on by an unknown organizer, crowds poured into the streets, holding anti-tax banners and marching along the road.Emotions long suppressed were searching for an outlet.Back inside the interrogation room.The captain pointed straight at Carlson and barked, “Still
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At six in the evening, inside an interrogation room on the third floor of the precinct.The captain narrowed his eyes at Carlson’s mother. “Are you certain he stayed home until past one a.m. last night?”The woman sat in the metal chair, her legs shaking nonstop, her face ashen. “I’m sure. Carlson didn’t leave until after one.”The captain stared at her coldly. “Are you really sure?”…In another interrogation room, the stepfather glanced up at the interrogator before dropping his gaze again. “I don’t know. I was asleep by then.”“You never even saw Carlson when he got home?” The officer frowned and pressed him.“We don’t get along,” the stepfather shook his head. “I didn’t want to see him, and my wife didn’t wake me.”The officer fell quiet for a moment, his tone grim. “You need to understand how serious this case is. There was a home invasion at Sage’s apartment last night. Her boyfriend was struck three times in the head with a hard object. He could die any minute. The victim’s fat
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“Bro, I can’t put it into words.” Carlson’s voice shook. “There are no cameras in Sage’s apartment building. I took only dark back alleys last night, and there’s no witness who can confirm exactly when I got there or left. Do you get it?”“If you’re innocent, what are you scared of? Let the police investigate!”“I’m a special-status resident with a prior record. I’m broke, scraping by at the bottom. Every single detail lines up with the robbery suspect’s profile.” Carlson spread his hands. “This is a trap, bro. Sage set me up. All the evidence points straight to me.”“Sage set you up?!”“She called me first and told me to come over, but when I showed up at the apartment, she was gone. Mercer was badly hurt on scene, and every clue works against me. What else could this be?” Twelve years locked up had taught him how these criminal investigations work. “If I walk into the precinct now, I’ll never be able to talk my way out of it.”“Then what are you gonna do?” His cousin pressed him.“L
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By noon the following day.Carlson woke earlier than usual, gobbled down a hasty meal, hopped on his tricycle and headed straight for the secondhand flea market.Over the past few weeks he’d saved more than three hundred bucks, most of it earned driving Sage around. He planned to buy a bigger used tricycle and weld a new canopy onto it. When the rush comes after Phoenix Entertainment City shuts down late at night, he could take more short-haul fares and return his cousin’s vehicle sooner.A little past one p.m., Carlson stood inside the market and pointed at a blue used tricycle. “What’s the lowest price you’ll let it go for?”“Three hundred and fifty, no haggling.” The shop owner slouched in his chair and replied.Carlson mentally tallied the cash in his pocket. “Two hundred and eighty, if I’m serious about buying.”“Buddy, this bike’s seventy percent new.” The owner looked troubled and gestured toward the frame. “Pop the cover open and see for yourself. The protective film on the ba
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“Ms. Sage.” Carlson glanced at the screen, confused. “Why are you calling me from this number?”“This is my backup line.” Sage’s voice was soft. “Are you free right now?”“What’s wrong?”“Come pick me up at my place. I need to go out to handle something.”“Sure.” Carlson swallowed a cold multigrain bun in one big gulp, his tone eager. “I’m heading over now?”“Yeah, come right away. Take me to Southmu District. I’ll pay you fifty bucks for the ride.” Sage instructed quietly. “Head straight upstairs when you get here, Room 709.”“Can I get into the building?”“There’s no security on duty downstairs this late. Just come in.”“Alright.” Carlson nodded. “I’ll call you if I can’t find your place.”“No need to call. Come straight up and help me carry a few bags.”“Got it, see you soon.”“See you.”The call ended. Carlson rubbed his frozen palms, pulled on his windproof knit hat, and climbed out from the back canopy of his tricycle.He’d closed up the stall early tonight and missed out on som
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