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Winner Takes All Chapter 523
This surprised the entire crowd.A loud thud rang out and the entire Tetra Club fell into an eerie silence.Everyone was shocked, as they turned toward the sound.Vincent was sitting calmly in the wheelchair. His eyes were coldly fixed on the stage.Yannis and Wolf, who were nearby, were scared out of their wits.Meanwhile, on stage, the expressions on Austin's and the others' faces turned grim.The once cheerful atmosphere, having reached its peak festivities, suddenly changed into a cold and frigid one."What are you doing over there, Yannis?" An angry voice rang out from the crowd. Yannis shuddered and murmured under her breath, as she saw her grandfather, Terrance, in the crowd. He was so agitated that he stomped his foot hard. "Get over here now!" he demanded. This was the head of the Campbells' son's wedding ceremony. Vincent's objection was ruining it.He was really playing with fire. Terrance had to quickly dissociate Yannis from Vincent. Even the Clarks would
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Following Austin's words, Dahlia suddenly spoke up, "Walter, Austin, calm down."Then, she apologized profusely to Cecily and her family. Dahlia was kind and understanding about Vincent's situation. She was also well aware of Austin and Vincent's friendship.Even if she was mad that Vincent had made a scene at her son's wedding, his actions didn't warrant violence.After apologizing, Dahlia hurriedly reprimanded Vincent. "Vincent, you silly boy! Have you lost your mind? Hurry up and apologize. Or would you rather explain your objection?"She was obviously trying to help Vincent.As long as he apologized or gave an explanation, they could sweep it under the rug. The wedding could continue, and everything would be fine. Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief for Vincent. He was a lucky bastard. He had made such a scene, and yet somebody was still willing to help him out.However, Vincent said, "There's no explanation. I just object!" He looked confident and determined, al
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The crowd was speechless at the sudden appearance of the figure.The elite guests were used to extravagance. But even they were shocked and speechless at the scene in front of them.Who was this person?They were being chauffeured in a fighter plane to barge into a Campbell wedding.As the parachute approached the ground, the figure of the person became clearer.Vincent lifted his head to look at the figure that was descending from the sky. His eyes were alight with determination. Meanwhile, on stage, Austin was furious and utterly dumbfounded. A vein throbbed wildly at the corner of his eye, as an ominous feeling rose inside of him.A terrifying thought crossed his mind and his heart started to race.It's impossible!Why were there so many setbacks in his plan?A Campbell wedding was a lavish event with many elites in attendance. It was unusual enough when Vincent had made a scene. But, now there was someone who had been dropped off in a fighter plane and was descendi
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Austin's expression froze as he noticed the men with weapons surrounding Vincent.If he had been just a little bit later, Vincent might really have been killed.Austin was touched. He was grateful to have such a friend who would stick by him under such extreme circumstances and not back down even in the face of death.Taking a deep breath, Austin turned toward the stage.Each one of the familiar faces caught his eye.His nose started to feel stuffy, and tears welled up in his eyes.His gaze rested on Cecily who looked confused and panicked. He smiled warmly at her, and said, "I'm back, silly!"A shiver traveled down Cecily's spine. The panic instantly left her pretty face, as tears started to stream down her face.That was what he always called her. "Austin" didn't change her nickname because of what he had gone through.Her nickname had always been the same. It was "Austin" that had changed. In that case, who was this person beside her?Cecily slowly turned to face "
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At that moment, it was as if time had slowed down.Austin felt his world turn upside down. For a moment, it was as if his soul had left his body. He felt his chest tighten intensely.His legs felt heavy, as if every step he took weighed a thousand pounds. He ran toward the stage unsteadily. The sudden attack sent the Tetra Club into a frenzy.Everyone was panicking.The event was heavily guarded by security. Nobody could've imagined that the assailant would be the "man of the hour". Zayne laughed maniacally, finally letting go of Dahlia. Still holding on to the blood-covered dagger, he staggered backward. With his face smeared with tears and blood, he looked like a madman. "It's over… It's all over. Even if I die, I'm going to bring someone with me!"Pearsons, here I come!" he bellowed. Following closely, Aldus kicked Zayne in the gut, and he fell to the floor with a thud.In an instant, he had disarmed Zayne, pinning him to the floor.By this time, Cecily, Edward, Ezra,
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Austin couldn't care less about anything else, as tears streamed down his face. "It's alright. Mom will be alright," he said.At that moment, he felt his chest tighten as if it were about to explode. Self-blame, guilt, reluctance, and other emotions tangled together, filling his chest. He had risked his life to come back. This wasn't the outcome he wanted.Memories of the past 20 years with his mother floated in his mind. He remembered that time in the dead of winter. His mother had draped the thickest clothes in the house over him. Even if she was freezing, she still insisted on going out to rummage through the rubbish, just to raise him. He remembered that on New Year's Eve, his mother would smile and offer him a warm plate of pasta. That was the only plate of pasta the entire family would have on New Year's Eve, and his mother insisted on him finishing the whole plate. He remembered that when others were calling him a mutt, it was his mother who protected him. With he
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Sorrow filled the air. Everyone was crying uncontrollably. Austin hugged Dalia. His teeth were clenched as tears streamed down his face.His memories cut him like knives as the guilt ate him alive. His pain was unbearable.Zayne, who was still pinned to the floor, laughed as he shouted, "Finally, she's dead! How does it feel to lose someone you love?""You are dead too, die!" Austin's eyes were red with anger as he turned toward him. He looked like an angry beast, wild and uncontrollable. However, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Aldus and Zayne."Give that to me!" Vincent ordered with a cold expression. He snatched the dagger from Aldus' hand.Then, he bent over and plunged the dagger into Zayne's back.Blood spattered all over Vincent's face. But, his expression remained cold.His icy voice echoed on the stage, carrying a heartbreaking sadness. "What did his mom ever do to you? You lay your hand on a woman! You really deserve a painful death."As he was speaking, Vi
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Cecily knew how close Austin and his mom were. So, she was worried that he might do something reckless. After Dahlia died, Austin had woken up in the hospital. However, it was like he was a completely different person. He was so stoic that it scared Cecily. He would ignore her and wouldn't even give a reply when she talked to him.It was as if Austin had retreated into a shell and refused to let anyone in.Austin had calmly attended Dahlia's funeral. He returned to his room afterward, pushed Cecily out, and locked the door behind her. Cecily was about to have a meltdown because of how helpless she felt. "If Mr. Austin continues to hold it in, it will lead to big problems. He could even experience a change in character." Ezra sighed, as he turned to speak to Walter, "Mr. Walter, shouldn't we think of a plan?""It's all my fault. I couldn't protect my family." Walter sighed in sadness. "I am the head of the rich and powerful Campbells. And yet, I couldn't even protect my own
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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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