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Austin was elated when he heard the changes in Cecily's tone.Perhaps there would be a chance to rescue their relationship tonight!Austin agreed to it without hesitation.After enduring the whole afternoon, Austin clocked out as early as possible. Then, he rushed to Skyhigh Dining.It was the place where Cecily had asked to meet him.Soon, Cecily's figure appeared at the entrance of Skyhigh Dining.Austin's eyes lit up as he got up and waved. "Cecily."Cecily smiled as she strode toward Austin. "Didn't we agree to meet at 7:00 pm?""I wanted to come over and wait for you."Smiling, Austin said, "You came early too.""I also wanted to come here early to wait for you." Cecily's face was full of smiles. She was no longer cold like she had been in their few previous meetings.Austin felt more assured when he saw that.After ordering the food, they began to chat.Because of the happy atmosphere, Austin felt like they had gone back in time to when Cecily had just returned to th
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Smiling, Austin walked over to them."Austin, you're back so late again. Have you had dinner?" Dahlia was complaining, but her eyes were filled with pity.Austin noticed that his mother's eyes were a little red. By the looks of it, she had cried just now."Yes, I had dinner outside with Cecily." Austin didn't ask her about it.It was the first time the two met after Ezra came.It made sense that they would talk about the past, and Dahlia's eyes would redden because of it."Where's Cecily?"Dahlia glanced behind Austin. Then, she pretended to be disappointed as she said, "She's a nice woman. Why didn't you bring her home at night?"Austin was stunned for a moment. Then, when he came to his senses, he rolled his eyes. "Mom, I didn't think you'd have such thoughts."The other four laughed when they heard that.Austin laughed as well.They sat together and chatted for a while.Then, Austin went back to his room first.He lay on the bed. He didn't feel sleepy at all as he gazed
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At 8:00 pm, Austin hurried toward Emerald Retreat, which was located outside the city.The place was one of Jacob's properties and also the venue for their meeting this time. It was also a famous private club in the city.Austin had to admit that Jacob truly was quite powerful in this city!However, for the sake of safety, Austin brought Wolf with him.Reginald was Jacob's rival. They had competed with each other for so many years, but there had never been a clear winner. This was proof enough of Reginald's capability.If Reginald wanted to cause a ruckus at the dining table, Jacob might not be able to stop him!The cab pulled up at the entrance of Emerald Retreat.Austin and Wolf got out of the car. Then, they walked into the place right away."Mr. Campbell, is there really a chance to patch things up between you and Reginald?"Wolf knew about the reason for their trip this time. As a follower, he knew that he shouldn't ask too much about it, so he suppressed his questions th
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Wolf frowned as he looked at the screen as well. He was puzzled."Mr. Campbell, is something the matter?""They're rich!"Austin added seriously, "They're filthy rich!"Wolf was still confused.Lifting his hand, Austin pointed at the partition screen. His face was red as he said, "It's made of rosewood, and it's probably at least a few hundred years old. It's an antique in itself."As for the painting on it, if I'm not mistaken, it must be Monet's 'Water Lilies'. It's a very valuable treasure!"When Austin was speaking passionately, he clicked his tongue. "But it was placed here to suffice as a partition screen!"Wolf's eyes widened in shock. "Isn't that too much of a waste?"Austin didn't say anything. Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the shock in his heart as he stared at the "Water Lilies" on the partition screen.He was quite well-versed in antiques. After all, he was working in the real estate industry. He had dealt with many people, and he couldn't afford to mess up.
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The dinner was abnormally smooth sailing.As glasses were emptied and filled, the atmosphere at the table was quite lively.Neither Austin nor Wolf expected that.Reginald was known for being a vicious man. He couldn't possibly let go of the grudge he held against Austin that night.But now, he was all smiles as he kept toasting Austin at the dining table.The meal went on for an hour or so.When Austin and Wolf went out of Emerald Retreat, Wolf still couldn't quite come to his senses."Austin… What exactly was going on just now? I couldn't quite understand it."Wolf was drunk, and he was tripping over his words. He had helped Austin drink most of the wine.Austin rubbed his face to wake himself up from his drunkenness. His gaze was dark as he said thoughtfully, "I couldn't understand it either. With Reginald's reputation, he would've tried to get back at me already."He definitely wouldn't give up just because of my identity and the fact that Jacob was the peacemaker.""T
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Reginald wiped his bald head as he smiled viciously, saying, "It has been a while since this Maybach of mine last got into an accident!"With that, he kicked the back of the driver's seat. "Speed up. We're causing an accident!""Got it, Mr. Pearson."Magnus' eyes lit up as he looked at Reginald in excitement. "Reginald, are you going to get revenge for me?"Reginald slapped Magnus on the head as he said in a low voice, "What revenge? This is just a simple and sudden accident.""Right, it's an accident. Accidents are dangerous. No one knows when it'll happen, right?" Magnus thought for a bit before he happily played along.The Maybach let out a beastly roar from its engine as it accelerated.Meanwhile, in the Sky Pavilion of Emerald Retreat, Jacob was leaning against the chair as he held a cup of tea in his hands.He had drunk quite a lot to ease things along just now.But with his alcohol tolerance, he was just a little tipsy at the moment.After drinking the tea, he recovere
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Jacob's expression shifted, and he widened his eyes.The young man was staring at him. Despite his calm and collected personality, he couldn't help his racing heart.Jacob thought, "Take credit? This has to be a joke!"He was a heroic figure in this city, and he was peerless in the business field. Why would he take credit for something?"Hm?"The young man raised an eyebrow as he prodded.Rubbing his forehead, Jacob lowered his head and smiled. "Yes.""You don't have to rush." The young man looked away and gazed out of the building.Sensing that the young man had averted his gaze, Jacob instantly felt like a weight was lifted off his shoulders. He let out a sigh of relief.Even though he was a heroic figure, he had never seen such a sharp gaze before!Meanwhile, on the wide road, a black Mercedes-Benz was cruising along.The person driving was a manager from Emerald Retreat.As a manager, he was well aware of the significance of the two men sitting in the back seat. Jacob h
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In the Maybach, as Magnus listened to the roar of the engine and the rising speed, he felt like his blood was boiling too.He had completely forgotten about the pain in his leg. Sitting in the middle, he stared straight at the Mercedes-Benz in front of them, which was getting closer by the second. His eyes had turned red."Ram into them! Do it like you're trying to kill them!"Beside Magnus, Reginald had a vicious smile on his face as he leaned against the seat. He lightly rubbed his bald head with his right hand. "In this city, except for Jacob, no one dares to oppose me!"With that, he patted Magnus, who was all worked up. "Calm the hell down and sit properly. When we collide later, you might break your other leg.""Right, you're absolutely right, Reginald."Magnus came to his senses. He hastily leaned back in his seat and put on his seatbelt.Smiling, Reginald said, "Take out your phone and get ready to call the ambulance. We got into an accident, so we can't ignore the casua
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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
