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As a light rain started falling, Nancy felt a stone-cold feeling in her heart.She stared listlessly at her phone. Austin's response cut her like a knife."Go in, Nancy. He's waiting for you," Harvey urged. He did not know about Nancy's WhatsApp conversation.Nancy wiped her tears away and walked toward the restaurant. She slowly looked up at the night sky and smiled in despair. "In the end, I have to bear the brunt of everything alone, huh?"The warm light and relaxing music of the dimly lit restaurant made it the perfect dating spot.In the corner, Brock was lounging on a couch. Now and then, he would smooth out his hair while ogling at the photo of Nancy.Getting married at his age was considered quite old, but he did not mind.He did not want to get married. He had not had enough fun yet.His older sister had married a wealthy man, and with their help, he led an easy life of luxury.When he was the general manager at Dominion Properties, he used his position to demand sexu
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Nancy's expression fell, and her eyes grew watery.How had Urma introduced her to Brock?How could Urma say such things about her own daughter?Nancy felt so hurt that her mind went blank."Sorry. I'm leaving." Nancy used her remaining ounce of rationality to say this before getting up to leave.However, Brock leaped up and grabbed Nancy by the hand before pulling her into his arms. "Leave? I've got my fucking eyes on you now, so don't even think about leaving.""Argh! Let go of me!"Nancy panicked. All of a sudden, she recalled Austin, so she screamed, "I'm Austin's wife!""Don't fucking scream. Why are you pretending to be a decent woman, huh? You just want money, don't you?" Brock scoffed, but when he heard that Nancy was Austin's wife, his eyes brightened."Great. That punk Austin dared to be so arrogant with me. Since you're in this line of work, that means he's had to share you with plenty of men, hasn't he?"Previously, Brock did not know much about Nancy. She never vi
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Once again, it was a long wait. Nancy was on the verge of a breakdown when she finally got a reply."I repeat, it was your mom who forced you to do it!"…Austin was at his rental when he replied to Nancy's messages. His expression was unpleasant, and he felt a tight feeling in his chest. His narrowed eyes were filled with hostility. He gripped his phone so tightly that it almost seemed to crack."Was he trying to humiliate me?" Austin snarled under his breath as he called Ezra.Once the call ended, Austin pondered in silence with an unreadable gaze. His expression was as icy as ever.He did not know how Nancy ended up on a blind date with Brock, but even after finding out that Nancy was his ex-wife, Brock continued to treat her like a prostitute.Austin considered that an attempt to humiliate him!Not one to drag his feet, Austin jumped into action. He was not going to just put up with such humiliation.Glancing at Nancy's profile picture, he sent her a WhatsApp message."If
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"Stop hitting me. Please, I'm begging you. Who the fuck did I offend? Who the hell are you people?" Brock shouted in pain.The five people who were hitting Brock stopped. They stood around him in silence.Just their presence alone intimidated Brock so much that he curled up and trembled.Still, he was utterly confused.After the failed blind date with Nancy, he was furious and decided to head over to the Palatial Club.Everything was ready, and he was in the middle of a shower when five burly men stormed in and dragged him out.To his terror, none of the people at the Palatial Club intervened.He could not believe it.Brock knew who owned the club, so why would a big shot like the owner be afraid of interfering when the situation was harmful to the club's reputation?"You offended me!"The familiar voice made Brock stiffen. He stared beyond the men in disbelief, thinking he had been mistaken.Austin brushed past the men and slowly approached Brock. "You need to pay for humil
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Nancy returned home, soulless and dreadfully drenched.The moment she stepped through the door, her parents and Harvey stood up simultaneously. "You're finally back home. It's just a blind date. What's with the fuss?" Urma said solemnly. Nancy shuddered before looking at Urma with horror. "Mom, do you know what happened?""I do. Harv told me as soon as he got back home." Urma pointed at Harvey.Nancy failed to fight back her tears when she heard what Urma said next. "So what if he touched you? It's a blind date. I would've had some peace of mind if you hadn't come back home tonight. That would mean that the blind date was a success, and we would've secured the money for Harv's marriage."Nancy cried, "Just what do you take me for, Mom?"Derek's expression darkened as he glared at Urma. "Why did you say that in front of the kids?"Urma rested her hands on her waist. "Why can't I? She's my daughter. If she ruins the blind date, what are we going to do with Harv's marriage? We t
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Urma gave Derek a push as his face turned pale at her words.Derek was a teacher who believed that passing down the bloodline was an important matter. Making Harvey the last of his family's bloodline would make Derek suffer more than anyone else.Frustrated, he grabbed his hair and slapped himself. "Then … Then, I'll borrow money from my old friends. I'll be able to gather enough money for Harv's marriage from them.""Won't you need to return the money later on?" Urma raised her voice.Nancy looked pale. She stared at Urma with reddened eyes. An epiphany struck upon her at that moment.She thought, "You'd rather sell your daughter off just because you need to return that money?"…The next morning, Derek went out to borrow money.The incident last night put him in a difficult position, and Urma's words hit his sore spot. Thus, he had no choice but to put his ego down to borrow money from his friends.Nancy didn't sleep a wink that night. Her eyes were puffy from all the
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Nancy wondered how Austin knew about it. She stared at his message in disbelief. There was only one possibility she could think of.Her eyes lit in realization as she slightly understood the situation. Wirtucon Corporation was the top property company in the country. No word about the development project got out until it was reported through the news.However, that only applied to outsiders.Austin was the vice president of Dominion Properties. Although it was insignificant compared to Wirtucon Properties, it was still one of the leading property companies in the city.Hence, it was reasonable for him to gain such information before it was released.At that moment, the regretful Derek sighed. "Nancy, you should've persuaded me last night."Nancy looked at him, baffled.Before she could say anything, Urma pointed at her furiously. "It's all because of you, you brat! If only you'd persuaded us more earnestly last night, we would've bought the house! And we would've had enoug
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Brock then sat on the couch, shaking his head hysterically. He didn't want to accept reality.Dominion Properties was bound to face a huge loss for signing the slum redevelopment contract that was over-budgeted.That was why he could still mock Austin after he was beaten to a pulp by Austin's men last night. To Brock, Austin was merely a clown who wouldn't be able to stand against him for long.Yet, the mind-blowing news of Wirtucon Corporation investing in the west city served as a reality check for Brock.How could he possibly not know the effects of it as the former CEO of Dominion Properties?It was true that he was an incapable CEO, but he wasn't stupid!Wirtucon Corporation was the largest property company in the country. Putting the question of whether they would really invest in the city aside, that news alone was enough to boost the housing price in the west city.All these years, every property area invested by them would have its prices go through the roof. Consid
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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
