"Chief, something's wrong! You'd better come and see for yourself," a pirate reported nervously to Alden who was sipping his coconut drink, watching an approaching Wyverna aircraft carrier. The sight had never greeted Alden during his years as a pirate."Why are you all panicking? We have hostages.
The crew burst into jubilation at the prospect of returning home. Their lives had hung in the balance just moments ago, and the reality of being rescued seemed almost surreal in its swiftness."Thank you all so much for coming to our rescue," the captain, still nursing his wounds, nodded earnestly a
The ocean roiled with fury as a shadow loomed beneath the waves, growing larger until a sleek, black form broke the surface, sending a cascade of foam. A massive submarine, its hull emblazoned with menacing skulls, emerged beside the aircraft carrier.Figures launched from the sub, the one in the le
With a resounding thud, Alexander watched Dorian soar toward him and swung his sword mercilessly at him.Suspended in the air with nowhere to brace himself, Dorian barely managed to block with an iron hook before crashing to the ground, gravely injured.The lopsided battle was over, and Alexander di
"How did I overlook that? I'll handle it myself." Amber's eyes fluttered open at Alexander's gentle nudge, and she nodded to the task at hand.She had always known Alexander to be a man of many friends and influence, and she hoped he could pull some strings to expedite Gunter's family's citizenship.
The morning sun cast a cheerful glow, and Alexander's spirits were high.Since his return, he had been busy with family—dropping off his daughter, spending time with his wife and parents, and enjoying the ease of domestic life.Today brought a wave of victories. The Four Dukes of War and the Barons
"Miss Chesire, you're here. I've already wired the penalty for breaking our contract."Kodey looked ashamed, the first time he had ever had to pay someone for not holding up his end of a deal. Sometimes, things were just out of his hands."We all know business is hard, and the materials you've got a
Amber understood and stepped up, her voice calm and detached. "Mister Dabbs, you're making it sound like New Cheshire Group is some kind of bully."I only wanted to discuss continuing our partnership, but that's clearly not an option now."Their supply line was severed, and she would have to start h