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With a thud, Jennie clenched her fist tightly and delivered a punch straight to Austin's face.Austin's body swayed, and he let out a pained cry.His head buzzed for a moment, and he almost fainted."That was what happened."Jennie sat back down. "But I knocked you out cold that night. This time, I held back."Rubbing his throbbing face, Austin looked at Jennie with resentment. "Couldn't you have just told me? Why did you have to punch me?"Jennie's expression turned cold. "If I hadn't reacted quickly and knocked you out that night, who knows what you would have done?"I came to talk business with you. No one has ever dared to treat me like that. Now that you've somewhat recovered, can't I punch you as payback?"Austin fell silent.He thought Jennie's words made sense.Besides, he also gained a new understanding of Jennie.She wasn't just aloof; she had a fiery temperament as well.Austin took a deep breath.Although his face was still swollen, he felt relieved now.At le
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Everything happened in just two minutes.Even after Jennie left the ward, she felt like she was dreaming. Everything seemed so unreal.They were talking about a billion-dollar deal and setting up a new company.Yet, it was all settled in just two minutes?Before coming here, she had spent a long time discussing the topic with the adults at home. They had planned out the company's operation mode, profit distribution, and future blueprint in detail.That was also why the Coopers arrived a few days later than the Clarks.But now, none of it mattered!They got the one billion dollars! She pinched her cheek so hard that it left a red mark.It hurt!It wasn't a dream!Jennie's heart raced, and her eyes sparkled with excitement.At this moment, she was thrilled beyond words.Without any delay, she quickly returned to Emerald Retreat, packed her bags, and headed back to Kandor City.With the funds in hand, it was time to establish the company as soon as possible.What made her
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A week later, Jennie's entertainment company was successfully established. She named it Jenstin Entertainment.Upon hearing the name, Austin chuckled.Smacking his lips, he said, "Jenstin... Isn't that our names combined?"Austin didn't mind though. Since they both had decided to work together, this name was probably Jennie's way of extending an olive branch to him.Meanwhile, the Pearsons had vanished into thin air over the week after taking the fall.When the news reached the ears of many magnates, they were all stunned.They couldn't help laughing bitterly.They knew the Pearsons were being used as a scapegoat.But no one dared to speak up or show any sympathy for them.Instead, the establishment of Jenstin Entertainment caused a huge uproar in Kandor City.The intelligence team of the magnates soon found out that this was a joint venture between Austin and the Coopers.Everyone knew that this meant Austin and the Coopers had joined forces.In the future, they would like
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Terrence shouted, "I'm here to apologize to Mr. Campbell!"Jacob nodded.An hour later, Yannis and Terrence made their way to Legacy Hospital under Jacob's guidance.Noon had just passed moments ago.Austin was lying on the bed as he happily enjoyed the apples Cecily had peeled for him.Vincent and Ezra were looking at each other with a stern expression on the nearby couch.Vincent angrily picked up an apple and took a bite."It hasn't been washed yet," said Ezra.Vincent continued to chew on the apple as he replied, "I know that! I don't have a girlfriend, I get it!"Austin and Cecily both laughed out loud at Vincent's complaint."Don't worry so much about it. I'll be waiting for your performance for what we promised," said Austin.Vincent's eyes flashed with intrigue as he spit the core of the apple into the trash can. "They're here?"Austin smiled as he turned to Ezra. "They're getting impatient."Ezra smiled back at Austin in response.It was, in fact, Ezra's suggesti
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Vincent's words had shocked both Terrence and Yannis as well.Yannis raised her head and looked at Vincent with nothing but gratitude.She couldn't believe that he was helping her now even though she had hated him for being a murderer who committed patricide."Sincerity, you say?" Austin snorted as he pointed at his gauze-wrapped body. "I'm only still alive right now because I got lucky. I would've been six feet under otherwise!"Both Terrence and Yannis were frightened by Austin's words.Vincent's face turned red as he replied, "You—"Austin immediately interrupted him. "Or are you implying that my life is only worth a billion dollars?"Terrence's expression sank as he knew that a billion dollars was truly not enough to buy Austin's forgiveness.It wasn't a joke when people said that the Campbells held all the wealth in the world.The chances for any heir of the Campbell family to inherit the position of head could be low, but it was still a very formidable title on its own.
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Vincent's speech had made Yannis' heart flutter, and it had also rendered Terrence utterly speechless.Austin narrowed his eyes as his gaze pierced through Vincent. "Vincent, do you still think of me as your friend?"The room felt as if it had frozen over."Of course I do, Austin. But I'm starting to think that you're the one who's no longer regarding me as your friend!" Vincent's expression turned fierce as he continued, "The Clarks have shown you more than enough sincerity right here. If you're so coldhearted that you wouldn't forgive them after all of this, at least forgive Yannis for my sake!"He then pointed at the fruit knife placed on the table before Austin could even reply.It was the knife Cecily had just used to peel the apples."If you want more… Why don't you stab me with that knife? Would that finally make it even?""Vincent!" shouted Yannis through tears. She was utterly frightened.The room fell deathly quiet as everyone was too shocked to respond.Compared t
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Vincent put away his phone and headed inside the house.Dahlia was still oblivious about what happened as everyone helped Austin cover up the truth.She looked extremely worried as she immediately ran up to Austin. "You must be tired after staying at your office for work for so long… I get that work is important, but your health should be even more of a priority!"Austin smiled and pretended that nothing unusual had happened. "I'm fine, Mom. It's nothing, really."Dahlia wholeheartedly believed that Austin had not been coming home because he was simply too busy with work. "Go and take a rest, dear. Raquel and I will call for you when dinner's ready."Now that Austin had finally come home, she wanted him to rest up as soon as possible.Austin smiled as he watched his mother head toward the kitchen before he went upstairs.As he took a step on the stairs, Dahlia's voice could be heard once more. "Cecily? You must be tired too. You should head upstairs to stay with Austin as well."
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Mutual respect was key to forming and maintaining a great relationship.Cecily soon felt sleepy under Austin's gentle caressing.She nestled into his arms like a cat as she gradually fell asleep.The sky had already turned dark by the time they woke up.Cecily opened her eyes and was shocked to find Austin staring at her. "You've been awake?""Yeah," replied Austin.Cecily frowned and replied, "Why didn't you wake me up? It must've been uncomfortable for your arm, right?""What are you talking about? Watching their wife sleep peacefully in their arms is every man's dream."Austin paused for a moment before continuing. "You must've been tired. You've been keeping me company in the hospital, and you barely got any sleep yourself. I didn't want to wake you up."During their time at the hospital, Raquel had been looking after Dahlia while trying to hide the truth from her.While Cecily and Ezra took turns to look after Austin in the hospital.Vincent was busy with his… antics an
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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
