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It wasn't that Austin had never met a police officer, it was just that he had never met police officers with such attitudes.The most appropriate way to describe the police officers would be that they were all sloppy-looking individuals.It was a matter of temperament to still look like a thug even when they were dressed as officers of the law.Perhaps their disguise was enough to fool the average citizen. But Austin could tell that something wasn't right about them.Austin was rather skilled at recognizing someone's nature with his experience from work, and he had seen more than enough sloppy and disorganized thugs to recognize the police officers as one."Where are we going?" asked Austin."Shut up!" shouted the police officer in the passenger seat.It was apparent that he was the man calling the shots within the car.Austin frowned as he turned to look at the window.He realized that there was no longer as much traffic as before on the other side of the road.Similarly, ta
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Maybe there would still be a chance if Austin tried.Falling into the hands of the Redmonts now would be basically sealing his own fate.And for Austin, he was never the type of person to just sit idly by as certain death loomed before him.Even if he was facing certain death if he struggled, he would still choose to fight to the death.Austin's eyes burned with anger as he steeled his resolve to act.Suddenly, his body twitched as a laugh could be heard coming from his mouth.The police officers sandwiching Austin from both his left and right sides were shocked.The police officer sitting in the passenger seat angrily turned around and threw his cigarette onto Austin. "What the fuck are you laughing at?"Austin's smile bloomed as he stared straight at the team leader of the disguised thugs. "You may be fake police officers, but you're genuinely the Redmont family's henchmen!"The leader of the thugs panicked for an instant before suppressing his emotions with a frown.The th
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A shout came from behind Austin. "Fucking hell. You're not getting away from us!"The leader of the thugs managed to get out of the flipped-over car and started to call out to the other police cars to chase after Austin.Austin ignored him, his expression as determined as ever.He had to escape from here. "I need to get away… Cecily's still waiting for me to take the wedding photos… She's still waiting for me for the wedding."Aldus, Vincent, Wolf, and Mr. Lockwood are still waiting to be groomsmen at my wedding…"And my mom's still waiting for the day she gets to hold her grandson in her arms…"The thoughts forming in Austin's head helped strengthen his resolve to escape.There were still many people waiting for him to go home.It was something that he had longed for many, many years.Austin could not afford to be captured and killed. He had to make it out alive no matter what!The blood flowing down from his head had covered half of his face and blurred his vision, causing
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Cecily opened the door before Aldus could even react to what just happened.A familiar face came into view as the door opened."Austin!" Tears flowed down her cheeks as Cecily threw herself into Austin's arms. "You scared me! You really, really scared me!"Austin smiled and replied, "I'm sorry… It really is my fault."Cecily bit down on her lips while crying and shaking her head.Both Aldus and Wolf breathed a sigh of relief at the same time when they saw Austin.Austin seemed extremely run-down with his ragged clothes stained with blood and mud. He had open wounds on his head and arms.But he still made it back alive.Aldus snapped back to his senses and said, "Please come inside, sir."Cecily would not let go of Austin at all. It was as if she was worried that he would disappear from her sight once more.She only realized how much she loved and missed Austin after experiencing a separation that involved the potential loss of Austin's life.Austin smiled helplessly as he he
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"Hmph," A weak-sounding snort rang out in the darkness.Austin slowly opened his eyes, only to find that he was completely swallowed by darkness.So dark, in fact, that he could not even see his own fingers.All the while there was severe pain coming from all across his head and body.Austin wondered where he was as he tried to move his limbs, only to find that he was currently placed in an extremely cramped space that limited his movements.He also realized that he was lying down while curled up."Am I inside a box?" A possibility popped up in Austin's mind.While his movements were limited, he could still move his hands and feet a little.He slowly reached out his hand to touch his head.Austin remembered that he suffered a serious injury on his head before he fell unconscious.He knew that he would have already bled out to death if he never received any medical attention.Austin came to a halt as his hands reached his head.He realized that he had in fact received treatm
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The bolt from the blue of a message caused Austin's body to tense up.Overwhelming anger surged up within his body as immense murderous intent emanated from the wooden box.Austin started to struggle once more like a beast trying to escape its entrapment.He had to make it out of here no matter what.Austin did not know what the man meant by his life had already been taken over as if nothing had happened, but it sent a chill down his spine as unparalleled fear gripped his heart.Austin punched and kicked at the wooden box from within as his life depended on it.He realized that having his life be taken over meant that a stranger bearing his resemblance would be swooping in to continue where he left off… Which included being by Dahlia and Cecily's side.He realized that it would mean that he would completely disappear from the face of the Earth.Austin's blood started to boil over as he thought of Dahlia and Cecily.He would never allow something so absurd as a substitute to ta
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Wolf furrowed his brow. "Last night was a close call. Even though we know it's the Redmonts now, and we managed to have the Campbells on alert, we can't be lax. Since the Redmonts have planned everything, they won't just stop here.""Austin, how about we go back?"Cecily listened to Aldus and Wolf's opinions and suggested, "We can always choose another location for the wedding photoshoot. Although the wedding date is tight, we can still make time."Austin suddenly found it amusing.His gaze turned sharp."Once bitten, twice shy. If that's really the case, I wouldn't dare to fight for myself after having a rough childhood. "His sentence left Cecily and the others stunned.Austin continued, "My wedding with Cecily is approaching. I don't want to worry about the Redmonts' affairs for now. After the wedding, I will settle accounts with them.""If the Redmonts dare to make another move after last night's failure, I don't mind immediately involving my father to bring them down like
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Cecily's expression froze for a moment when she heard the word "dance".In that instant, a flicker of surprise flashed across her eyes. Her gaze turned deep.Austin didn't notice it.He was already busy coordinating with the photography team and setting up the cameras.Dazed, Cecily stood rooted to the spot.At this moment, that feeling grew even stronger."Are you ready?"Austin's gentle voice sounded in her ears.Cecily snapped out of her daze. Her lips trembled slightly, and she finally nodded.The music began to play, and the lights shimmered, creating an enchanting atmosphere.As the light focused on Cecily and Austin, they instantly captured the attention of everyone around them.Then, they began dancing.The photography team wasted no time in capturing every moment.They ensured that the lighting, angles, and details were all perfect."Is this a wedding photoshoot?""It's so beautiful. I bet the wedding photos taken with such a view and a dance will look stunning.
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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
