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The middle-aged person hesitated, pointing at the list."There's more on here...""Stop!"Austin's face darkened as he quickly interrupted. "It doesn't matter what's left, just don't read it!""Well, alright then."The middle-aged man, somewhat reluctantly, handed the list over to Austin with respect.Austin didn't even glance at it. He quickly scanned the crowd, who were already pale and silent from shock and waved his hand. "Sorry for the disturbance, everyone. You can all disperse now."He no longer cared about the stone-faced onlookers and hurriedly instructed Ezra and the middle-aged man to handle the exchange.Then, he and Cecily hurried back to the main house.Once seated, Cecily was still in a daze. "Honey, Dad is incredibly generous! I've never seen anyone give gifts like this in my entire life. It feels like a dream.""I haven't even heard of anything like this, let alone seen it." Austin scratched his head helplessly.He now finally believed Ezra's story about Walte
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With the Campbells' reputation for vast wealth, lavish gift-giving was indeed normal.Ten or even a hundred billion might seem like little. However, there still needed to be a legitimate reason for such actions.Walter could justify giving 10 billion as pocket money to assuage his guilt.But a hundred billion would be harder to explain away without drawing unwanted attention within the Campbells.Cecily's pregnancy provided the perfect excuse for Walter.Even if it seemed a bit "forced," it was certainly more plausible than calling it pocket money.After visiting the Campbell residence, Austin clearly understood the family's internal conflicts.Dorothy held a high position, exerting pressure as an elder. Meanwhile, the power-holding peers formed various factions, with undercurrents of rivalry.The Campbells were unlike other wealthy families where the head's word was law.Ezra nodded approvingly, smiling. "Exactly. With the one-year deadline approaching, you're at a disadvanta
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"Mr. Lockwood and the others have already taken care of the aftermath, but I still plan to allocate some money from my own account to compensate the families of those who died," Austin said frankly, his drunken eyes glistening with tears.In his mind, he recalled the battle at the Heavensgate Villa, where the bodyguards had risked everything to get him out safely."That's good," Vincent nodded approvingly."That's what being a leader is all about.""Get lost!" Austin laughed and cursed, tilting his head back as if to gaze at the sky but really to hide his tears.He sighed deeply and said, "Everyone has parents who raised them. Human life is priceless. They gave their lives for me, and all I can do is offer a little financial compensation."Vincent glanced at Austin, his expression complicated.He hesitated, almost saying something, but swallowed his words.After a few seconds of silence, Vincent suddenly frowned and asked, "Actually, I have another question.""What is it?" Aus
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In an instant, Austin felt as if an electric current had jolted through him—a flash of enlightenment.His expression gradually twisted into one of realization. Vincent's casual remark had sparked a crucial thought."Austin, what's wrong?" Vincent asked, noticing Austin's strange reaction.Assuming he'd had too much to drink, Vincent quickly steadied him.As Vincent finished speaking, Austin suddenly looked up, staring intently at him.His demeanor changed completely, his eyes sharp like a drawn sword.Even Vincent was startled, swallowing hard.Just as Vincent was about to ask, Austin spoke, "What if Nether killing my dad was part of a clandestine deal all along?"Vincent's expression hardened, his mind reeling with the sudden revelation.Austin's words hit Vincent like a sledgehammer, sending shockwaves through his mind.Neither of them were fools, in fact, they were quite astute. Otherwise, they wouldn't have achieved their current success."If this was a clandestine deal,
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Raquel was utterly shocked.She was the first to discover Nether's severed head hanging at the Campbell residence's archway.That sight was unforgettable!"What if Nether never came to Tetra Club but went directly to the Campbell residence? Do you understand now, Raquel?" Vincent added for clarification.Boom!Raquel's body shook as she exclaimed, "The person orchestrating this from the shadows actually intended to assassinate Mr. Walter. The assassination attempt on sir was just a carefully constructed decoy?"Vincent nodded.Raquel murmured, "Without the protection of a top-tier bodyguard team, Mr. Walter is indeed vulnerable. But Nether is already dead, so..."Halfway through her sentence, Raquel's expression turned to one of extreme terror."Even if Nether is dead, and even the assassination order on sir has been canceled, the person orchestrating this from the shadows is still out there. Their primary goal is to assassinate Mr. Walter, so... there are still assassins targ
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Ezra's expression stiffened.Facing Austin's gaze at that moment, he felt as if he were confronting a bloodthirsty beast.His heart pounded wildly as if it would leap out of his chest. Even with his usual composure, he struggled to remain calm."Sir, you really can't go to the Campbell residence," Aldus said firmly. His tone was calm but left no room for argument."You too?" Austin's bloodshot eyes turned to Aldus, his twisted smile sending chills down everyone's spine.Aldus's brow furrowed deeply. He had fought in countless battles, emerging bloodied from piles of corpses.Yet facing Austin now, he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.Gritting his teeth, Aldus steadied himself and said, "Mr. Walter's fate is uncertain. The Campbells are rife with internal strife. If you go to the Campbell residence, you'll become a target immediately. It's not a wise move.""But I need to find my dad!"Austin let out a furious roar, his eyes red as he snarled through clenched teeth, "Any
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But Cecily resolutely said, "Raquel, Wolf, guard the door. Don't let Austin leave."Her voice was cold and authoritative, brooking no argument.At that moment, Cecily exuded an astonishing aura of dominance.Raquel and Wolf quickly moved to the door, closing it behind them.Cecily walked up to Austin, her voice firm."I don't care what you're thinking, but on this matter, you have to listen to me, to Mr. Lockwood, and Aldus! You are the pillar of this family. You can't lose control, and you can't get hurt. If something goes wrong, we need you to stand strong, not rush to the Campbells, and become everyone's target!"Her voice was stern.Austin spat out a small piece of nail, looking at Cecily with sorrow in his eyes. "But that's my dad.""He's my dad too!" Cecily retorted, her face softening with a touch of tenderness."But right now, you have me, and our baby. If you can't calm down and only act impulsively, what will happen to me, our baby, and everyone here?"Austin's exp
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That night, the Bamboo Parlor, typically a hub of merriment, was instead cloaked in an atmosphere of tension and anxiety.The air seemed almost solid with the weight of their worry.Austin didn't sleep a wink.He sat in a chair in the main hall, staring blankly into space, his nails bitten to nothing.Cecily, Vincent, and the others stayed by their side all night.Ezra and Aldus, who had rushed off with the bodyguard team, had not sent any word as if they had disappeared into thin air.Austin's phone suddenly rang as the sky began to lighten with the first hints of dawn.The ringtone jolted everyone to attention.It was a call from Ezra.Austin quickly answered."Mr. Lockwood, how's my dad?" Austin asked urgently.On the other end of the line, Ezra was silent for a few seconds.Then, he slowly said, "Sir, Aldus and I are already on our way back."What kind of answer was that?Austin's anxiety spiked. "I asked about my dad! How is he?"The sudden rise in Austin's voice ma
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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
