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Austin had won, and the misunderstanding between him and Cecily was resolved. He was more than content with this outcome. He wasn't bothered by anything else for now. He drove Cecily's Porsche 911 straight to the biggest shopping mall in the city. The mall was located in a central business district that was similar to Wirtucon Square. People could find lots of food and entertainment and have a whale of a time there. The mall was always packed with people. After parking the car, Cecily took Austin's hand and ran out of the mall. "Cecily, there's an escalator here. We can enter the mall straight away," said Austin, puzzled as to why she was heading the other way. "I don't want to go through that door," she told him. "I want to walk in through the main entrance. You said you're going to accompany me today, so you have to listen to me."She added, "I want you to keep me company as I visit every single store in the mall. You can't break your promise to me." Cecily tossed him
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A few hours later, Austin felt as though his limbs were going to detach themselves from his body and fall apart. Still, Cecily seemed as energetic as when they'd just entered the mall. She looked like she'd gained renewed enthusiasm after entering each store in the mall. Austin started to wonder if he'd end up like the poor puppy he saw not long ago. He took a deep breath and said, "Cecily, it's about time we rested for a bit and had lunch." "Oh right. I forgot about that," Cecily laughed and patted her forehead at her forgetfulness. "Sorry, honey. What do you want for lunch? It's my treat! Take it as compensation for having to accompany me all morning." "What do you want to eat?" Austin repeated her question. "I'm fine with anything.""How about barbeque?" Austin suggested, to which Cecily shook her head and replied, "The smell will stick to my clothes. I won't be able to enjoy shopping later." A wave of helplessness washed over Austin. She was quite the cheeky one. "
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His snide remarks gained the attention of many around them. Some passers-by stopped to watch. Cecily's beauty was like a star shining brightly in the night sky. Any person who laid their eyes on her would agree that she was pretty, but they'd merely admire her beauty from afar. No one dared to be so imprudent and impertinent as the middle-aged man. Some of the onlookers looked at Austin with sympathy in their eyes. To them, Austin was going to be humiliated so badly, and his confidence would be squashed into oblivion. At first glance, they knew that the middle-aged man was a rich guy who came from a prominent background. No one would try to make trouble for him. Now, some of the onlookers started gossiping among themselves. The moment the words left the middle-aged man's mouth, a shadow fell across Austin's face. A sheen of frost appeared in his eyes. Cecily, on the other hand, couldn't stifle her laughter any longer. She looked at the man, amused."What do you mean by tha
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Half an hour later, the siren of the ambulance faded as the vehicle drove off into the distance. Silence blanketed this corner of the shopping center as the onlookers stared at Austin, shock and fear written all over their faces. No one expected the young man, who ate a corn dog while sitting on the bench in the corridor, to be the owner of Dominion Properties. If they hadn't seen it for themselves, they would never have believed that someone could get beaten up so badly that his own mother would not have recognized him at first glance. They looked fearful, but none of them pitied the middle-aged man. He was the one who started it, after all. He was a self-conceited nouveau riche who teased and humiliated the wife of Dominion Properties' owner. No one could stand him and his outrageous behavior. Austin's status aside, any ordinary man wouldn't tolerate a scumbag like the middle-aged man. Humiliating a person's wife was simply unacceptable! Also, a man would be better of
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There were oysters and fatty seafood that were good for improving fertility. Still, wasn't this a bit too much? Austin stared at the food, stunned. Cecily, on the other hand, looked confused. Ezra slowly put the newspaper down and smiled knowingly at Austin. "You need to replenish your energy, Austin." His words rendered Austin and Cecily speechless. Just then, Aldus and Raquel came out of the kitchen and placed the final dish, seasoned leeks, on the table. She was even thoughtful enough to decorate the dish by sprinkling some parsley on top of it. "What the heck? This was simply too much to handle!" Austin thought to himself. "It's time for dinner," said Aldus smilingly. "What is it?" Cecily asked upon seeing the awkward look on Austin's face. Austin sniffed and smiled an awkward smile at her. Then, he pretended as if nothing was wrong and sat down with her to start eating. Cecily had no idea how these dishes affected the male human body, but Austin was too embarrass
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The Carlton Hotel was a four-star hotel. Its ambiance, interior, and service were tip-top. Still, it was one star less than the Collis Hotel, and that one star made a whole lot of difference. Austin never thought that that person would stay in a hotel like this. After parking the car, he went into the hotel, his expression grave all the while. He had no idea why that person would come here at this moment, but since he'd come here, Austin had no reason to avoid him. It involved his deceased mother, after all. The bell chimed, and the elevator doors opened. Austin stepped out of the elevator and walked along the corridor until he found Suite 99999. He raised his hand and rapped on the door. A few seconds later, the door opened to reveal Terry standing in the doorway. Terry looked much paler than before when they met at the capital. He seemed to lack the air of viciousness he previously had. "You're here," said Terry without much of an expression as he moved out of the way
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After Terry placed the teacups on the table, Itijah slowly opened his mouth to speak. "Your mother's gone," he told Austin. "Even so, she's still a part of the Emerson family.""She's not," said Austin curtly. A vein pulsed on his temple, and he felt anger rising within him. "My mom goes by the name Dahlia Campbell." Itijah laughed heartily. "But the blood that flowed in her veins makes her a part of the Emerson family." "So what?" Austin spat. The smile on Itijah's face vanished without a trace, replaced by sorrow and sadness. "I should've told you about this during the funeral," he explained. "But your father was emotionally unstable at that time. I had to keep it a secret from you until this day." He looked up and stared into Austin's eyes. "Dahlia was born in the Emerson family. Although she's gone, she's still a part of our family. I was wrong for treating her so badly back then."He continued, "She's no longer alive, but I've wronged her and want to atone for my s
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The door closed with a resounding bang. The room was once again thrown into pin-drop silence. Itijah and Terry were frozen at the spot. Austin just said that engraving Dahlia's name on the plaque in the Emerson family's mausoleum meant nothing to him. How could a person be so pompous? The Emersons weren't as affluent as the Campbells, but that didn't give Austin the right to insult them as he wished!Not only did Austin insult the Emersons, but he also humiliated their ancestors. His words echoed in Itijah's and Terry's minds. To them, Austin was too full of himself. He was too proud and conceited for his own good! It was as if Austin saw himself as a deity and thought he had the right to look down on the entire Emerson family. "Dad, Austin is too full of himself!" Terry seethed. "I just don't get it. Why did you try to get on his good side?" His face was red from the rage swelling within him. The words Austin spat before leaving just now hurt him as if someone had jus
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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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"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
