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Chapter 121

"Please, what a joke!" Benicia sneered with a roll of her eyes. "Can you believe this ragtag bunch even dared to show up at this swanky development?"Whack!She did not get to finish her thought before Howard's hand swung out, connecting with her cheek.The crowd inhaled sharply in shock.That guy was intense, quick to throw a hand without batting an eye."You... You actually hit me?" Benicia stood frozen, then shrieked like she had lost her mind."I'll say it one more time." Howard glared at her. "Apologize!""You jerk, I..." Benicia was far from sorry, and she started hurling insults the moment she opened her mouth.Whack! Whack!Two more slaps echoed, hard enough to draw a thin line of blood from the corner of her mouth."Kaylee, you're not going to step in? Your son-in-law is out of line, hitting someone out of the blue!" Noelle said, barely containing her fury as she turned to Kaylee."And why should I?" Kaylee shot back. "She got exactly what she deserved for treating
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Chapter 122

"Sure." Talia nodded."Master Howard, right this way!" Cingen gestured after pointing at Benicia and the others. "Keep an eye on her. I'll be back to handle her shortly.""Got it!" Two men clad in black acknowledged with a nod.A couple of minutes later, Howard and Cingen entered a spacious office.Cingen bowed deeply, his body shaking, "My apologies, Master Howard. I had no idea my people would dare to act this way toward you.""Look at me when you're talking," Howard said, raising his hand slightly. "How do you know who I am?""I work for Mr. Caunter. I saw you that night at the diner!" Cingen answered."Jayden?" Howard's memory clicked. "This building is run by JC Real Estate Agency?""Yes, that's right!" Cingen nodded earnestly."That explains it," Howard said calmly. "So, this is the kind of professionalism your sales team exhibits?""I'm terribly sorry... It's my fault for not keeping my team in line. Please, Master Howard, accept my apologies..." Cingen shook again wit
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Chapter 123

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd, eyes wide with a mix of envy and resentment as they stared at Kaylee.Given the villa's price tag, that prime building was easily a couple hundred million. Just like that, it was hers. Talk about hitting the jackpot!Noelle's lips twitched as if she had bitten into a lemon. Remembering her own show-off moment earlier, she wished the ground would swallow her up.Talk about a slap in the face.There was Benicia, watched by two stern-looking guys, shaking like a leaf, her face a mask of terror.The very person she mocked as a pauper snapped up the priciest property in cash!As she thought about what she had said and done before, despair washed over her. She had crossed a line with someone far out of her league!"This is amazing! We're going to live in a big house now!" Riley twirled around, unable to contain her excitement."Howard, you... You bought that incredible building?" Yuffie finally managed to ask after a long pause, her voice
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Chapter 124

Benicia looked around desperately and, spotting Yankel by Calistra, cried out again."Mr. Wright, your dad's got connections! Please, call him, ask him to talk to Cingen for me...""Huh?" Yankel's brow creased, cutting her off mid-sentence. "I barely know you. Why should I help?"He could not believe it. His dad was a respected professional, sure, but he was no heavyweight like Cingen. Even if his dad could pull some strings, he was not about to make that call.With his girlfriend and her family right there, why would he stick his neck out for a salesgirl he hardly knew?"Yankel, you heartless jerk! How could you just watch and not lift a finger to help me!?" Benicia's voice tore through the air, raw with emotion. "And when we were together, you did not seem to think we were strangers, did you?"The room went silent, the tension so thick it could cut it with a knife. That was the kind of bombshell that could detonate any moment."Yankel, is she telling the truth?" Calistra's voi
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Chapter 125

"Fantastic! Just fantastic!" Holden's laughter was infectious, echoing the joy of the moment."Awesome, awesome, we're really a family now!" Riley exclaimed, bouncing happily in Talia's embrace. Tears quickly filled Talia's eyes…At four o'clock in the afternoon, the family made their way back home from the park.Howard had been meaning to talk to Talia alone, but his phone rang with a call from Yoel."Something up?" Howard asked as he picked up."Sir, there's been a breakthrough on that thing Terry was talking about!" Yoel said."Oh?" Howard's interest was piqued. "Did you find the guy?""Not yet, but there's someone who might know a thing or two!" Yoel paused before asking, "Sir, ever heard of Andrew Hawk?""Andrew?" Howard was momentarily surprised. "The old kingpin of Mendorra's underworld?"Even before the Ziegler family's troubles, Howard was not too involved with the criminal scene, but he knew of Andrew.Back then, Mendorra's underworld did not have a Layton. He was p
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Chapter 126

"Easy there. Let's not tip our hand too soon," Howard cautioned with a subtle shake of his head."He's holed up in this little town for a reason, probably laying low. Bet he's got a getaway plan all set.""We'll scope out the casino first, see what we're dealing with.""Got it," the Judge replied, flooring the accelerator.20 minutes later, the Land Rover pulled up to the gates of a not-too-big, not-too-small estate on the outskirts of South Deben."Membership card, please," a brawny guard halted them at the entrance."We've heard good things. How do we sign up?" Yoel inquired."No insiders vouching for you, no entry," the guard answered with a firm tone."Come on, give us a break," Yoel said, slipping a few stacks of cash from the glove box."Hold on," the guard said, examining the bills before making a call on his cell.Two minutes later, he was back. "Leave the car out here. Follow me.""Thanks," Yoel said gratefully.In no time, they were issued plain-Jane membership ca
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Chapter 127

"First, we need to find someone who actually calls the shots," said Howard calmly with a slight smile.He then caught sight of a woman in a crisp uniform not too far off."Excuse me, miss. Is there a place here where the stakes are higher than in this main hall?""Hello, sir!" The woman in uniform approached with a practiced smile. "How high are you looking to go?""What's the biggest game you've got?" Howard inquired, a playful glint in his eye."Usually, we don't cap the bets here. If a guest is ready to wager, we're ready to host," she replied professionally."Is that so?" Howard's smile widened. "What about a round for a hundred fifty million dollars?"The woman in uniform nearly sputtered in shock.In her three years at the casino, she had seen her share of high rollers, some who had bet up to 15 million dollars. 150 million in one go was unheard of!After giving Howard and his companions a thorough once-over, she asked cautiously, "Sir, are you for real?""Do I seem lik
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Chapter 128

As expected, the dice lined up perfectly, the top one showing a single pip."One point for the dealer!" the croupier called out, her eyes showing a flicker of respect."Well, Mr. Lincoln, it looks like luck's on my side today," Liliana said with a sly grin.Challenging her to dice was like handing over cash. She had not lost in years!"Hm, not too shabby," Howard replied with a detached smile."Your turn, Mr. Lincoln," Liliana said, still smiling."Here goes nothing!"Howard took the shaker, gave it a casual whirl, and slammed it down.The room filled with gasps as Howard lifted the shaker.Just like Liliana's, his dice were in a perfect line.The die wobbled and spun, finally coming to a miraculous stop, balanced on the tip of the die below.That meant Howard had rolled a big fat zero that time around.Watching Liliana and her crew's stunned faces, Yoel and the Judge smirked.Thinking they could outsmart their boss in a gamble was like bringing a knife to a gunfight. They
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Chapter 129

"I just came to scratch an itch, to have a little fun. Who said anything about causing trouble?" Howard took a drag on his cigarette."Come on, pay up. A hundred fifty million is pocket change for a joint like this, right?""You realize you're on our turf, yes?" Liliana's frown deepened. "You really think you can make a scene here without consequences?"Of course, she did not buy for a second that Howard was there just to gamble.The Judge had just witnessed a move that screamed expertise, the kind only a martial master level could execute. It was clear that the trio was planning something.Howard spoke with calm authority, "I'm on a tight schedule, so let's make this quick. Hand over the payment, or if you're not the one calling the shots, go get someone who is."Liliana's voice dropped an octave, a hint of challenge in her tone, "Alright, kid, show me what you've got. Go!"With a swift rustle, the room erupted into motion as the black-clad enforcers and the glamorous dealer la
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Chapter 130

"Mr. Hawk, you know why I'm here, don't you?" Howard cut him off.With a heavy sigh, Andrew's eyes darkened. He commanded in a low growl, "Do it. Take them down!"The order was barely out of his mouth when the four goons behind him whipped out their Desert Eagles and fired at the trio."Big mistake," the Judge muttered, stepping forward briskly, his wrist snapping back and forth. His blade danced through the air, leaving a trail of ghostly silver arcs.The bullets never reached their mark and clinked harmlessly to the floor.The room filled with sharp intakes of breath as every face painted a picture of sheer terror."Attack!"As soon as the last bullet was spent, everyone but Andrew and an older man inhaled deeply and lunged at the Judge with renewed fury.The Judge launched into action once more, his blade flashing through the void with the ferocity of lightning, carving a dozen deadly arcs that painted the air with streaks of blood.In under a minute, everyone was down, eit
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