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2024-12-27 10:12:10Manager Nelson stood tall, despite the atmosphere in the room growing increasingly tense.
"With all due respect, Miss Seraphina," he said, "I cannot allow you to dismiss Mr. Max's contributions so easily."
Seraphina shot Manager Nelson a sharp glare.
"What do you mean?" her voice cold.
Manager Nelson lifted his chin slightly, taking a deep breath.
"Everyone in Morow State knows who’s truly been working behind the scenes.”
“Without Mr. Max, this state wouldn’t be what it is today. Our current GDP? The stability we enjoy? It’s all made possible by Mr. Max’s contributions."
To Manager Nelson, Seraphina’s remarks were a cruel joke.
Everyone in Morow State knew that Max had been working tirelessly behind the scenes, transforming a once-chaotic state into a stable territory with a $20 trillion GDP.
Even the Moont Hotel, the pride of Morow State, stood tall thanks to Max’s unseen support and contributions.
After Manager Nelson countered Seraphina’s claims, the room’s atmosphere shifted drastically.
Governor Darrus's expression hardened instantly, his face revealing a barely concealed fury.
His dark eyes burned with a menacing intensity, and his jaw clenched tightly.
On the other hand, Dominic sat with a cold demeanor, though his eyes betrayed a deep displeasure.
Darrus leaned slightly forward, his fingers tapping the table impatiently.
He cast Manager Nelson a glare that could make anyone tremble.
“Do you think you have the right to speak on such significant matters?”
"You've gone too far. This isn’t your concern!"
Darrus’s voice was heavy and brimming with anger.
Manager Nelson fell silent.
He realized that Max had been exploited and discarded by the Governor and his allies.
Quietly, he felt both disgusted and worried.
If Max were truly ousted, Morow State could descend into chaos once more, and even this hotel might... collapse alongside it.
Suddenly, the door to the room burst open, startling everyone inside.
Lieutenant Governor Avo stormed in, his strides filled with fury.
His gaze immediately locked onto Darrus and Seraphina.
"Who came up with the idea of framing Max with charges of corruption, bribery, and prostitution?"
His voice was loud and commanding, echoing through the room.
Darrus remained silent, but Seraphina stepped forward confidently, though her eyes flickered with nervousness for a moment.
"I suggested it, Mr. Avo. The accusations are legitimate, and we have strong evidence to back them up."
Mr. Avo crossed his arms, raising an eyebrow.
"Alright. Show me the evidence now."
Seraphina froze, her mouth opening slightly as if to respond, but no words came out.
"What? You’ve got nothing to show?"
Mr. Avo sneered as he pointed at Dominic, his gaze filled with contempt.
"This is all just a ploy to take Max down, isn’t it? So this boy here can take his position and claim all the credit for himself? How shameful!"
Seraphina bristled, but she tried to defend herself.
"Mr. Avo, Max is nobody.”
“He’s just an orphan my father gave a chance to. Without us, he would never have gotten this far," she continued.
Mr. Avo stared at her sharply, his tone growing colder.
"If it weren’t for that ‘orphan,’ Morow State would still be mired in poverty and chaos.”
“Not just anyone can replace Max. What you’re doing isn’t just disgraceful—it’s downright foolish!"
He pointed a finger at Darrus, who remained tense and silent.
"Governor Darrus, you should know better!”
“For six years, I’ve served as Lieutenant Governor, and I’ve seen firsthand how Max worked tirelessly to elevate Morow State."
"Max is the one who brought stability, security, and prosperity to this state, while you all sat in your comfortable chairs reaping the benefits!"
Mr. Avo continued, his expression furious.
Mr. Avo paused briefly, memories flashing through his mind.
He vividly recalled the moment when Max stood before the "Lord of the Abyss" at the border.
The tension was palpable then, with the cold wind carrying the scent of blood and destruction.
Max didn’t falter for a second.
With a resolute stance and firm voice, he forced the "Lord of the Abyss" into submission.
That agreement became a shield for Morow State.
As long as Max was in charge, the border remained secure.
Previously, chaos had been a way of life.
The "Lord of the Abyss’s" subordinates frequently launched sudden invasions, destroying cities and villages, burning fields and farms, and instilling mass terror.
Many lives were lost, civilians and soldiers alike-defending the territory with all they had.
But after that meeting, the threats ceased entirely.
Avo recalled with pride how border residents hailed Max as their savior.
To this day, Max’s name remained a heroic legend in the area.
Even now, beyond the border, they believed that Morow State’s safety from the grasp of the "Lord of the Abyss" was thanks to Max’s leadership.
This was undeniable proof of Max’s immense influence!
And yet, these three fools were too reckless to understand what they were doing.
They were truly trying to topple Max, as if the man meant nothing.
Mr. Avo couldn’t hold back.
He closed his eyes and exhaled deeply, despair evident on his face.
He opened his eyes slowly, a sharp glare radiating from his hardened expression.
His voice was deep and authoritative as he finally spoke.
"If Max is replaced," he said firmly, "and the Lord of the Abyss decides to act again, what do you think will happen?”
“Border towns will descend into unimaginable chaos!”
He glanced at Seraphina, then Darrus, and finally Dominic, his gaze piercing through them like a knife.
"There will be nothing left to save!"
“Our soldiers, our people, even our economy—everything will crumble into pieces. Is that what you want?"
Mr. Avo stepped forward, gripping the table tightly, his voice lowering but exuding menace.
"Don’t meddle in things you don’t understand. Max is the reason you all can sit here comfortably today!”
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Without looking back, Max turned and began descending from the peak, passing rows of soldiers who stood silently with their heads bowed.Each of his steady steps on the snow resonated with an undeniable authority.Chief Raul, standing not far away, observed Max’s steps with mixed emotions—admiration and profound respect.The young man leading the troops suddenly moved forward.With a respectful demeanor, he knelt before the tombstone, followed by the rest of the soldiers.Chief Raul and his men could only stand frozen, unsure of what they should do.Then, the young man bowed deeply, and the entire troop followed suit.Chief Raul found the scene extraordinary, as though he were witnessing something that would never happen again in his lifetime.In his heart, Chief Raul thought, Max was a symbol of irreplaceable strength.If someone like Max were imprisoned, the damage to Morow State would be unimaginable.Chief Raul witnessed everything with deep admiration.The extraordinary power and
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Then, the group arrived in front of the house closest to the community gate.This house, with its modern facade, stood majestically, adorned with large glass windows and towering white pillars.Dominic pulled a stack of documents from his bag and walked toward the front door.He signaled his subordinates to get ready, waiting for his command to begin the investigation at the first house.“Make sure everything goes according to plan,” Dominic ordered one of his subordinates, his voice filled with authority.“Understood, Mr. Dominic,” the subordinate replied while checking the recording equipment and other documents they had brought.After confirming everything was in place, Dominic took out his phone and made a video call to Governor Darrus for a real-time update.The call was answered after a few seconds.On the screen, Darrus’s serious face appeared, sitting at a large desk with several monitors in the background.Darrus was in the middle of an important conference with other governo
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Dominic led the group of officials through the Golden Hills community with a confident stride.The homes in Golden Hills were symbols of luxury and prestige.The cheapest house, priced at ten million dollars, featured minimalist modern architecture, complete with a spacious yard and a private swimming pool.On the other hand, the most expensive house, worth up to two billion dollars, was a grand mansion in a European classical style.Surrounded by hectares of gardens, the property included a magnificent hall, a private cinema, a garage for dozens of cars, and breathtaking views overlooking the hills.“Look at this house,” Dominic said firmly, pointing to an extravagant house on the corner of the street.“This house alone is worth more than two billion dollars. And it's just one of the dozens of properties Max owns here.”The officials fell silent, some beginning to whisper among themselves.Dominic continued, raising his voice to ensure everyone could hear.“I know this is hard to bel
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