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There were the deafening shouts, the blinding lights, and the threat of death.But at that moment, Austin was calmer than he had ever been before.He stood where he was, unmoving as he stared at Hellspawn opposite him.He wasn't a pampered brat. He had experienced much more than normal people of his age had.He was a fleeting moment away from death.He wished he were dead, but he had to wait for ages.Fear of death was a common instinct, but after experiencing true hell, anyone would have the courage to face death."Impossible. How can this be? He shouldn't be in this condition…"Hellspawn was deeply troubled. He was used to forcing his opponents into a corner before dealing the last blow. It satisfied his sense of superiority as the winner.But now, Austin's reaction was completely out of his expectations.With a flick of his right hand, the cold dagger sprung out of his ring once again."Die!"As he growled through gritted teeth, Hellspawn dashed right toward Austin.He
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Austin smiled self-mockingly."Have you seen a four-year-old braving the winds and the snow, when everyone was gathering for Christmas, to knock on doors to beg for money to help save his mother?"In the end, as the people mocked him and called him a 'mutt,' they gave him a little money, and he finally managed to save his mother."Have you seen a mother with graying hair in her 30s, enduring intense mistreatment, mockery, and beatings for decades just to raise her child?"Austin slowly turned around. His eyes were already red.He smiled as he looked at the stunned Aldus. "I've seen one… for more than 20 years!"Aldus hesitated, and he wanted to say something.But then, Austin rubbed his face and calmed down. "I know that you crawled your way out of a pile of corpses, but you don't know the difference between death and wishing you were dead."You wanted me to walk out of hell, but you have no idea that I was trapped in a hell where I wished I were dead for more than 20 years."
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While Dahlia was hospitalized, Austin never told her about him suddenly becoming rich overnight, or about the father he had never met.The man had abandoned his family for more than 20 years. Austin feared that if he mentioned this matter, it might be too much for his mother to handle.Still, he should come clean to his mother about this matter today.When Dahlia heard Cecily say that it was a surprise, she smiled and nodded. She didn't ask further.After packing up and completing the discharge procedures, the five of them got into two cars. Then, they headed to Heavensgate Residence together.Throughout the journey, with Cecily and Raquel keeping her company, Dahlia was in a great mood. They enjoyed their time together.Meanwhile, Austin was wondering how he should tell his mother about his recent experiences.When the cars drove up Heavensgate Hill, Dahlia's expression turned from joy to shock."Austin, is our new home on Heavensgate Hill?"Heavensgate Residence had the most
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Cecily's gaze flickered as she gave Austin a disapproving glance. "You're such an idiot."Aldus and Raquel helped put the luggage away.Dahlia sat alone on the large couch in the living room, looking dazedly around her with tears in her eyes.When Dahlia saw Austin and Cecily walking over to her, she smiled gently. "Austin, there must be a balcony in this villa, right? I always see it on TV. Can you take me up there to have a look?""Madam Emerson, the wind is quite strong on the balcony. You—"Cecily was worried about Dahlia's health, but before she could finish speaking, she felt Austin secretly pinching her palm, stopping her."Alright, Mom."Smiling, Austin supported Dahlia as they headed toward the balcony on the top floor.He knew that his mother wasn't trying to see something. Instead, she wanted to ask something.On the spacious balcony, flowers were in full bloom as the wind breezed by, tinted with fragrance.Austin helped Dahlia onto the chair.Dahlia was all smile
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Austin never expected that a mere complaint from him would cause his mother to get so angry.She had even slapped him!It had been a very long time since she slapped him…"Don't slander him. He's your dad and also my husband. He never did anything wrong back then!" Tears streamed from Dahlia's face. She was extremely furious right now."But he abandoned us and enjoyed glory and wealth on his own!"Austin was upset. "Doesn't he know how much you suffered all these years? You wore your body out to raise me, and that's how you have so many illnesses now."Doesn't he know that after I lost my father, I've been called a mutt from a young age?""Shut up! You shut up!" Dahlia said in a furious tone, her chest heaving violently. "Austin, you were still young back then, so there were many things you didn't understand."I didn't say anything when you blamed your dad back then, but now that you're grown up, understand this."Everything you and I have gone through throughout the years was
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"He had no other choice. I knew that he was already the head of the family back then, but in that family, he didn't have any power!"Dahlia sobbed even louder now. It was as if all the emotions suppressed within her had exploded at that moment. "When he left back then, Mr. Lockwood was right there with him. I know Mr. Lockwood."Your dad sent Mr. Lockwood over to help you when you were in trouble, and that was already the best he could do. He does care about us. If not, how would he know that I was going to die?"Austin was stunned.It made sense.Ezra had appeared in front of him at Dahlia's most critical moments and saved her.If it was just a coincidence, wasn't it too coincidental?Or perhaps Ezra had chosen to suddenly appear when Austin was completely penniless. That would be too fantastical.But before Nancy took away the last 200 thousand dollars, Austin was in a similar rut. He was already out of options then.After a while, when Dahlia's sobs had receded, Austin fina
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The group had a delightful meal, and laughter resounded throughout the villa.When it was late at night, Austin didn't go to sleep.Instead, he sat on the balcony alone as he enjoyed the night breeze."Do you have something on your mind, sir?"Aldus' voice rang out behind him.Austin gazed into the distance. From his position on the balcony, he could see the complete night view of the city at the foot of Heavensgate Hill.He didn't answer Aldus' question.Aldus walked up to him and then took a seat next to him."Do you have a cigarette?" Austin asked.Aldus nodded. Taking out a box of cigarettes, he handed a cigarette to Austin.Austin didn't smoke, but now, he wanted to give it a try.Taking the lighter from Aldus' hand, he lit the cigarette awkwardly. Then, he took a huge puff.In an instant, the burning smoke rushed into his lungs. Startled, he coughed violently a few times, and he was even tearing up.Glancing at the cigarette, Austin tossed it on the ground. Then, he
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At that, even Aldus couldn't help but sing Austin's father's praises."In truth, I've been on the battlefield for many years. Some mercenaries may look arrogant, but in the face of death, they'll still feel scared and nervous."As for your father, I swear, I've never seen anyone as calm and collected as him. It's as if those qualities were carved into his very being."With that, he looked at Austin. He said, "You resemble him a lot, but you still have a long way to go before you reach his level."Frowning, Austin prodded, "And then?"Aldus continued, "And then, he gave those people ten billion dollars in exchange for my life.""Ten billion dollars… in exchange for your life? No wonder you'd follow him so willingly." Austin smiled teasingly."I guess that's how I repay his kindness for saving my life." Aldus smiled, the gleam in his eyes turning brighter. "For the most part, I was impressed at his calmness back then."I was a mercenary, and I've had my moments of glory, but I'll
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Austin never expected that Nancy would come back.As he returned to the Tetra Club, he remained sullen, his eyes dark with unresolved anger.Seeing Austin like this, Cecily felt a pang of sadness.She gently tried to comfort him, "It's all in the past now, isn't it? I'm here with you, and we have our baby on the way.""I can't just let it go," Austin shook his head."The best I can do is not seek revenge against them, but to truly forgive and forget—I can't do that."The actions of Nancy's family were still fresh in his memory.Austin wasn't someone who sought revenge for every slight, but he was far from the kind of person who could simply forgive and forget, moving on with a carefree "Hallelujah."Dahlia's despair as she lay in bed, the arrogance and cruelty of the Welch family…In the eyes of the Welch family, Dahlia's life wasn't worth as much as Harvey's wedding.Even when the time had passed and he was about to finally be happy with Cecily, the Welch family not only dem
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After leaving this city, Nancy put in a tremendous amount of effort to "rebirth" herself.Meeting Ethan had shown her a different side of life.While he wasn't part of the uppermost echelons of wealth and power, he had enough. Most importantly, he treated her with the utmost respect.She understood Ethan's background, which made that respect all the more valuable.A man of his stature could have any woman he wanted in his bed the same night.Yet Ethan had shown her incredible patience, making her question whether the rumors about him were true.Tonight, returning to this city was her way of bidding farewell to the past and embracing the future.After all, people need to look forward, don't they?Meanwhile, Ethan was feeling more dejected than he'd ever been.Lying in his luxurious bed in Brook Villa, he couldn't sleep, tossing and turning restlessly.He had hoped to establish a connection with Austin. A figure like him would be incredibly valuable to have on his side.He tho
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The river breeze was cool, and the lights reflected on the water flickered softly.The figure in front of them wore a long black coat, standing quietly by the railing. Her fair, delicate profile, partially obscured by a few strands of windblown hair, carried a hint of melancholy."Sir, Mrs. Campbell, is something wrong?" Aldus noticed the change and quickly stepped forward to inquire."Let's go home," Austin suddenly said, his previously cheerful expression now somber, with a touch of disdain.Go home? They had just arrived.Aldus was surprised and quickly followed Austin's gaze. When he saw what Austin was looking at, he immediately understood.Without a word, he turned to leave with Austin.But a soft hand gently grabbed Austin's arm."It's been so many years, aren't you going to say hello?" Cecily asked."I have no desire to greet her," Austin said, his disdain clear and unhidden.Three years of marriage, filled with nothing but pain.Even when Dahlia was gravely ill, Nan
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After a busy day, just as Austin was about to finish up, a new invitation appeared on his desk."Who delivered this?" Austin asked."Ethan," Wolf replied.Austin chuckled, didn't bother opening the invitation, and instead tossed it directly into the trash."I've got to get home to Cecily."When he returned to the Bamboo Parlor at Tetra Club, Raquel had already prepared a delicious dinner.The dishes were beautifully presented, with vibrant colors and enticing aromas.After dinner, Austin and Ezra stepped out into the courtyard."Mr. Lockwood, any news from the Campbells about my dad?" Austin asked, the text message from Walter still weighing heavily on his mind.Considering the Campbells' efforts to find Walter, and given their intelligence resources, they should have been some leads by now.But Ezra shook his head. "Nothing, Not a trace.""The Campbells' intelligence network has never been this weak, has it?" Austin frowned, speaking in a low tone.Ezra gave a wry smile. "
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"Childhood?"Austin stopped his workout, wiped the sweat from his face, and smiled bitterly.His childhood had been bleak.Only Dahlia had brought some light into the darkness.Seeing Austin's pained smile, Aldus immediately realized his mistake.He quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Sir. I spoke without thinking. You don't need to answer that.""It's fine," Austin replied, gesturing towards a nearby bench, and inviting Aldus to sit with him.Once they were seated, Austin slowly began to speak. "There's not much to tell about my childhood. It was mostly just being called an 'illegitimate child' and living day to day, never knowing where my next meal would come from."If it weren't for my mom fighting tooth and nail to raise me, I'd probably be dead by now."With just a few simple words, he conveyed a world of suffering.Aldus felt a wave of guilt. He had only been trying to find clues from Austin's past that might explain his exceptional combat instincts and incredible physical
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Austin's gaze softened as warmth flooded his heart.Who hasn't longed for a light left on just for them in a sea of lights? But in reality, how many actually have that?Cecily did that for him.Given her background, the fact that she went to such lengths truly surprised Austin.In the three years he spent in the past, he had never experienced something like this.His nose tingled with emotion as he pulled Cecily into his arms, speaking softly, "Thank you. Marrying you is the greatest fortune of my life.""Alright, alright, I asked Raquel to prepare breakfast earlier this morning. You go to the dining room, and I'll have her bring it over," Cecily said as she gently slipped out of Austin's embrace, her graceful smile lighting up her eyes."Doesn't Bamboo Parlor have a kitchen?" Austin asked, curious.Cecily gave him a playful look. "The chairs in the living room are so hard, and you spent the whole night on one—how could you have slept well? If Raquel had been clattering around
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The room fell into a heavy silence."Deactivating the phone number… was Dad trying to prevent me from tracking his location?" Austin murmured with a frown.Ezra pondered for a moment, his voice low and serious. "Perhaps he was more concerned about someone else tracking him."Austin's eyes widened in realization.Of course—if Walter could send him a message to let him know he was safe, he wouldn't be worried about Austin tracking himDeactivating the phone was likely to prevent others from tracing his location."But who is he trying to avoid?"Ezra shook his head, remaining silent.Having followed Walter for many years, he knew the man's temperament and habits. But this time, he was truly baffled.He couldn't even begin to piece together a clue.Taking a deep breath, Ezra forced a bitter smile. "I'm afraid I'm at a loss this time, sir. There's no sign of anything unusual from the Campbells either."This statement only deepened Austin's confusion.If there were anyone who cou
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Austin knocked softly on the door.Almost immediately, he heard the sound of shuffling from inside.Ezra opened the door, his face full of curiosity. "Sir, what's going on?"Austin quickly made a shushing gesture, worried about disturbing Cecily.Then he gently pushed Ezra back into the room."Sorry to bother you so late, Mr. Lockwood," Austin said.Ezra smiled. "It's no trouble at all. The older you get, the less you need. I was just reading."Austin glanced at the book on Ezra's bedside table and couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated.This old rascal!Ezra blushed and quickly shoved the book under his pillow.Austin sat on the bed and pulled up the text message from Walter, showing it to Ezra."I just received this message."When Ezra read the text, his eyes lit up with a sharp gleam, and he was overjoyed. "This is from Mr. Walter!"Austin nodded, his expression serious. "But I've sent several messages back, and there's been no reply. I called twice—once it was immedi
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"The underground king of Eastbrook bows down."This news swept through Eastbrook like a storm.Ethan knew that by doing this, he would become the laughingstock of the entire city. But he also knew he had no choice—he had to do it!Even if he became a joke, he would remain the underground king. But if he refused to lower his head, he would end up a dead man.He understood the situation perfectly.In fact, that very night, a message was released from Brook Villa.No one is to compete for the land!This is a clear warning to all real estate companies in Eastbrook. It was also a gesture of goodwill toward Austin.But Austin didn't pay it much mind.If not for Derrick's involvement, he had no idea how Ethan would have responded—but Austin knew his response would have been much tougher.A mere city's underground king? He didn't even compare to the richest man in Basin City or the capital—he wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes!After leaving Brook Villa, Austin didn't linger
