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The lights across the capital gradually lit up one after another as night began to fall.For tonight, however, the stars and moon were no longer visible as the sky above the city was shrouded by black clouds.It seemed like a storm was coming onto the city.An area in the outskirts of Kandor City, Autumnvale, was an incredibly scenic mountainous area that attracted tens of thousands of tourists every single day.But few would know about a certain manor that stood majestically around a remote corner of the city.It was an area restricted to ordinary citizens.One could only enter the premises after receiving consent from the owner.It held none other than the Emerson Residence!The manor was brightly lit under the night sky.It stood in solidarity amongst the mountain, and in return it received a unique feeling of mystery and solemnity.Meanwhile, in one of the rooms of the Emerson Residence, Dahlia was looking around absentmindedly.Dozens of delicacies were placed right in
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Itijah snapped as he raised his crutch once more. "You—" But his movements suddenly stopped in mid-air.The crutch fell onto the floor with a thud.Itijah took a deep breath, and his furious demeanor instantly disappeared and was replaced with a gentle yet creepy smile. "Killing you will just cause Austin to cut all ties with our family."It was just as Dahlia had expected. Austin was shackled by his relationship with the Emersons all because of her existence.She realized that Austin could have focused on fighting for the position of head of the Campbells if she was no longer around.At the very least, he would still have his father.Dahlia knew that she had always been a burden to Austin. She didn't want for her existence to be the reason why Austin had given up on fighting for the position of head of the Campbells, and instead chose to inherit the Emersons instead.The Emersons were filled with cold-blooded and vile individuals, and even then, the Emersons and the Campbells w
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Dahlia screamed out in pain as she let go of Itijah.Itijah quickly stepped away, while two maids entered the room to lift Dahlia up and throw her back to the bed.Neither Itijah nor the servants in the Emerson household had shown any mercy to Dahlia.…Meanwhile, at a cafe inside Kandor City International Airport, Austin, Ezra, Aldus and Vincent took a seat by the window.The sky was already pitch black, but the airport was still brightly lit up with lights.Austin looked out the window as he asked, "How much longer do we have to wait, Mr. Lockwood?"The group had already arrived at Kandor City for some time now. But they had been waiting around inside the airport ever since Ezra received orders from Walter.And so the group waited around in the cafe all the way until the night had fallen."I don't know either… We'll find out what's going on once Mr. Campbell arrives," replied Ezra.Austin turned around and replied, "We've been waiting for a few hours now. How much longer do
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The thunderstorm illuminated Austin's face and revealed his stern expression.Ezra, Aldus and Vincent couldn't help but slightly tremble.It seemed as if Austin had turned into a completely different person.They noticed that he became much more arrogant, cold, and even murderous.Ezra was particularly shocked. He felt as if he was suffocating as the car approached the Emerson Residence's front gate.He couldn't help but think about how they would be written about in the newspapers after knocking down the front gate of the richest family in Kandor City.It was more than just knocking down a mere front gate… It was basically spitting on the entire Emerson family as a whole.It was an act of provocation!Aldus' voice sank as he continued to drive forward. "Sir…""Like I said, we're crashing in!" replied Austin.Aldus started to panic as Austin stared at him.He had been a prominent mercenary that had been in close contact with all sorts of danger throughout the years.He had
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Aldus took a look at the rearview mirror and saw that three cars were coming after him. "Sit tight!" Aldus shouted as he firmly grabbed the steering wheels with both hands before making a sharp turn.The sudden turn had caught the rest of the group with surprise regardless.The Hummer's tires let out a horrifying screech the moment the steering wheel was turned.When the car finally came to a halt, they were face to face with the three cars chasing after them in the first place. Aldus' eyes flashed with bloodlust as he exclaimed, "It's just as you said, go big or go home. We'll show them who's boss!"The Hummer's engine roared right before crashing directly into the first car.The impact instantly shattered the Hummer's windshield.And the car that met its impact had rolled over with thick smoke billowing from it.The other two cars immediately stepped on the brakes.The guards inside the cars were all dumbfounded as they realized that the intruders were crazy.They were a
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"But sir, there are a lot of them…"Aldus slightly hesitated. He had gotten used to killing for survival during the time he had worked as a mercenary. But now, he couldn't help but hesitate before crashing into the guards before him."They never thought about keeping us alive when they tried to shoot us in the first place," Austin's reminder removed all doubts from Aldus' mind.The damaged Hummer continued to let out a deafening roar with its engines as it sped up even further to break into the main hall.Everyone else inside the house began to panic. "What the fuck? Are they out of their mind? Are they trying to kill us all?""Sir, we should give the guards permission to kill on sight! Or else our lives are in danger!""Just kill them! How dare they humiliate us like this?"The Emersons were as excited as they were frightened.As members of the richest family in Kandor City, even mere relatives to the family held the classic air of arrogance of the affluent.It was the very s
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Itijah's loud roar had taken the crowd by surprise.Terry was the most surprised of all as his expression twisted with a mix of emotions.Everyone started to wonder if Itijah had gone crazy himself.The intruders were making their way through the front yard, and yet Itijah would still do nothing as they were about to enter the hall by force.The Emersons might just become a joke if news about what happened inside the Emerson Residence made its way to the public.As the eldest son, Terry still cared about Itijah's safety. "Dad—"Itijah shouted once more, "Get out of my way!"The Hummer was about to break into the hall.All the security guards immediately jumped to the side as per Itijah's orders.As the Hummer crashed onto the steps, the rest of the Emerson family started to retreat.Everyone soon looked back and realized that Itijah was still rooted at the center of the hall.Terry was horrified as he shouted, "Dad!"The rest of the crowd also tried calling out to Itijah to
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Austin didn't hold back with his threats. He had already mentally prepared himself for this encounter ever since he got the phone call.Terry angrily shouted, "Let my father go, you imbecile! He's your grandfather!"The rest of the family commented, "Does he not know about respecting his elders? He really is an uncivilized animal…""What have we done to deserve such a rebellious youngster in our family?""Dahlia, that bitch! She gave birth to a goddamned animal that doesn't know about respect!"Austin was rather entertained by the comments coming from the crowd.He found it funny that they would insult him for being disrespectful now, when they had never once regarded him and Dahlia as family in the first place.Austin felt that the entire family was utterly shameless.Itijah smiled and explained, "Come back to us, Austin. This is your home… And you'll soon be the head of the family."Austin slowly increased the force in his right hand. "I said, I'm here to pick up my mother,
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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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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
