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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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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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The night was cool and tranquil.Ezra and Aldus finally returned to Tetra Club.Austin, careful not to wake the sleeping Cecily, quietly motioned for Ezra and Aldus to follow him to the courtyard.From the start, Ezra and Aldus wore expressions of deep concern, their faces heavy with worry."Tell me what happened," Austin said calmly after they sat down.Ezra and Aldus exchanged a glance before Ezra began to recount the events. The more Austin listened, the deeper his frown became.There were no dramatic twists, no bloody battles.To be precise, when Ezra and Aldus arrived at the Campbell residence with the bodyguard team, the assassination attempt was already over.The assassin had been killed by the Campbell bodyguard on the spot, but Walter was nowhere to be found.It was an ordinary assassination attempt, seemingly uneventful.Yet, in this seemingly ordinary attack, Walter had disappeared from within the Campbell residence.After hearing the account, Austin let out a hea
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Austin smiled slightly. He actually quite liked Jennie's personality and work style.When the Clark family and the Coopers initially approached him, he had sided with Jennie."Thanks to you all, I haven't even had the chance to thank you properly," Austin said."It was a small matter, not worth mentioning," Jennie replied calmly, her usual ice-cold demeanor intact."However, there is something that requires your attention, Mr. Campbell.""Sure," Austin didn't hesitate.If Jennie was reaching out for help, it was likely something to do with their business collaboration.Otherwise, with the Coopers' capabilities, they wouldn't need to ask for his help on ordinary matters."There's a small-scale film industry conference in the capital three days from now. Both the Coopers and the Clark family hope you can attend."Jennie paused and added, "Of course, firstly because of our partnership, and secondly…the Emersons will be there."Austin realized, “You're inviting enemies over to re
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After checking into the hotel, Vincent made an excuse to go out.Austin didn't mind and just smiled in response.Vincent's intentions were already quite obvious. Although Vincent always said one thing and did another, there was no need to call him out on it.After unpacking, Ezra and Aldus arrived.Upon learning that Vincent had left, Ezra smirked, "Vincent talks a big game, but his actions always betray him."Austin and Aldus both gave Ezra a sidelong glance."Mr. Lockwood, what are you implying?" Aldus asked suspiciously.Ezra realized his slip, blushed and coughed a couple of times before quickly changing the subject. "Sir, what are your plans for tonight's film industry conference?"Austin smiled ambiguously.He slowly replied, "Whether it's thunder or rain, it's all a blessing from above. Let's see what the Emersons choose.""The Emersons lost 10 billion dollars in bounty money to the Shadow Web Syndicate because of the assassination order. Without the cash flow, the alr
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"That will be the moment we avenge Dad!"Scott's expression was conflicted.After a moment of hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said, "But doing this won't lead the Emersons to a peaceful end. Instead, it will drag us straight to hell. Our grudge against Austin for killing our dad is irreconcilable, but if we strike at the conference, the Emersons will be doomed forever."Taking a personal vendetta public would have unimaginable consequences.Bang!Terry kicked over a nearby chair and roared with murderous intent, "No one can stop me! Tonight, I will make sure Austin dies on the spot and joins Dad in the afterlife!"Boom!Behind him, thunder and lightning violently tore through the sky. The thunderstorm added an invisible layer of menace to Terry's presence.Scott trembled in fear.After a moment of hesitation, he reluctantly agreed and turned to leave.Terry turned back to the window, his eyes bloodshot, teeth clenched. "Even if I die, I'll take Austin with me. Dad, you b
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A spacious banquet hall.Crystal chandeliers dazzled with light.A large projection screen played a movie.Men in suits and women in elegant dresses moved around, holding champagne glasses and frequently toasting each other.Every person from the upper class looked glamorous. Even their gestures exuded sophistication and elegance.Jennie, in a black evening gown, held a champagne glass and smiled as she engaged in lively conversation with the other guests around her.Such a scene was effortlessly manageable for someone of her capability.In a quieter corner of the banquet hall, it was relatively more secluded.Vincent sat on a chair, devouring a steak.Next to him, Yannis, dressed in a white gown and lightly made-up, looking ethereal. There was no denying that her looks and figure were exceptional, surpassing even Jennie's.However, at this moment, Yannis frowned slightly, looking at Vincent helplessly."Can you come out with me? There are so many people here."Vincent shoo
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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
