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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
Winner Takes All Chapter 731
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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Raquel shook her head. "Given the Campbell's security level and location, even with accomplices, the assassin couldn't have taken Mr. Walter away once the immediate threat was neutralized.""No matter what, Dad is out of immediate danger, right?"Cecily noticed that Austin was deep in thought and tried to comfort him by saying, "If he's just missing, the Campbells will surely find him quickly."Austin looked at Cecily and gave a slight smile. A heavy weight on his heart began to lift.Indeed, just being missing was far better than being successfully assassinated.Austin clapped his hands on his knees, stood up, and stretched. "Everyone's been up all night. Get some rest."With that, he calmly helped Cecily into their bedroom.Vincent, Raquel, Wolf, and Iris exchanged glances."Austin's reaction seems a bit off, don't you think?" Iris mused.Vincent's eyes darted around before he chuckled. "Mr. Walter is just missing. He's safe, so Austin's worry is gone. Let's get some rest to
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