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Dominic, feeling he had full control of the situation, pointed toward the street in front of the house.With a contemptuous tone, he instructed her, “Go and gather all of them. I want them assembled in front of this house. Now.”The middle-aged woman frowned slightly at Dominic but said nothing.She walked slowly back to call her neighbors.Dominic saw this as a golden opportunity.He glanced at the cameras, ensuring everything was being clearly recorded.In his mind, this was the perfect moment to reveal a "major scandal."He wanted the officials and governors watching the live stream to see for themselves that Max had been "harboring" numerous women, including minors, in this place.In the conference room, Governor Darrus sat confidently.His sharp eyes fixed on the screen showing the live broadcast.Leaning slightly forward, he spoke with a tone of speculation and judgment.“I’m certain that the middle-aged woman is just part of Max’s strategy to divert attention.”Darrus said, poi
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Dominic began to feel confused but quickly brushed it aside.In his mind, he started thinking this could actually work to his advantage.If Max indeed had a peculiar preference for older women and had formed a “harem” like this, it would only further tarnish Max’s image.Dominic became increasingly convinced that exposing this would allow him to delve deeper into Max's wrongdoings and use the situation to destroy his reputation.With a faint, uncontainable smile, Dominic felt satisfied with his thoughts.He cleared his throat loudly to grab everyone's attention, ensuring it was audible, and turned to the live stream camera.He was ready to address Darrus and the other governors, confident that this was the perfect opportunity to reveal Max's disgrace and solidify his own position.With an expression full of conviction, Dominic began his speech in a serious tone, as if delivering undeniable truth.“Max has been proven guilty of numerous corrupt acts,” he said, his voice full of emphasi
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The crowd of women and children stood frozen, their piercing gazes directed at Dominic, who now stood arrogantly in front of the live stream camera.A woman’s voice broke the silence.“Mr. Max would never do such a thing!”“He helped us without asking for anything in return!”Shouted a middle-aged woman, her voice trembling, her fists clenched at her sides.“That’s right!” another woman chimed in, her face flushed with anger.“He gave us a place to stay when we lost everything. We are widows and children living without protection!”"We are not mistresses!”Dominic merely chuckled cynically, stepping forward with confident strides.He raised his hand, pointing at the first woman who had spoken.“Then, answer me!”“Why did Max spend billions to buy houses for you?”“Why does he visit you every holiday, like a lover impatient to make love!?”The crowd fell silent, unsure how to respond.Dominic pressed his attack, his tone sharper.“Why does he transfer money to you every month?”“Isn’t
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Dominic stood stiffly behind one of his bodyguards, his face as pale as a sheet.The atmosphere, once thick with tension from his orders, had now turned into an eerie silence that hung over everyone.The middle-aged woman stepped forward slowly but with unwavering confidence.Her hand rose high, holding a shining badge the size of her palm.The center of badge featured a photograph of a uniformed person, with a line of text below the photo.She began to speak, her voice calm yet brimming with an authority that silenced everyone present.“This is my husband,” she said, the emotion in her tone unmistakable.“He died while carrying out a secret operation to combat human organ trafficking in near the western border of Morow State.”“His body was destroyed beyond recognition.”“And this badge is a memorial, issued by the President of Synergia to honor my husband's sacrifice."In accordance with the federal constitutional protocol, anyone who made significant contributions or sacrifices for
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Behind Dominic, the officials who had previously stood proudly in support of Dominic now looked nervous and pale.The governors in other locations were equally shocked!On the other side of the screen, Darrus covered his face with his hands.His jaw clenched tightly.It seemed that backing Dominic had turned into a massive disaster.Mr. Avo, on the other hand, found himself admiring Max even more.As he had finally grasped the immense burden Max had shouldered alone.Chief Raul, who had observed Max’s calm demeanor all morning, now understood the reason behind it.Max’s unwavering integrity made him immune to any false accusations!The governors watching the live stream began delivering harsh commentary on the situation.“Is this what you call Max’s ‘harem’?!”One of the governors demanded angrily at Darrus and Dominic.“How dare you insult families of heroes like this?”“Ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous!”They were struck by the realization that they had smeared the name of someone
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In Morow State, Lanua City, at the Nexxon Villa. “Mr. Maximillian Knight, you are under arrest for allegations of multiple crimes: embezzlement, bribery, and prostitution!” One of the police officer declared firmly, breaking the silence of the night. Max stood at the doorway of his luxurious villa, his eyes sharply fixed on the two officers dressed in dark blue uniforms who had just arrived. “Are you sure you’ve come to the right place?” Max asked coldly, suspecting they had the wrong person. His voice was flat, though he was inwardly puzzled. The taller officer, wearing sunglasses, held up a document. “We’ve received an official report implicating you in these serious crimes. We need to take you to the station for further investigation.” Max raised an eyebrow as he skimmed through the document. “I’ve increased this state’s GDP tenfold, reaching $20 trillion. Do you really think I would need to embezzle money or accept bribes?” As the future son-in-law of Governo
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“Don’t let Morow State’s prosperity fool you,” he said, his tone as calm as ever.“Behind all the success lies dangers far greater than you can imagine.”He stepped closer, his gaze locking onto Seraphina’s face, as if penetrating her soul.“In Anoma County, tens of thousands live without proper compensation. Why? Because a giant factory was built illegally, leaving the people there without homes or a proper livelihood.”Not waiting for her response, he continued.“And Boxa County? A welcoming playground for gangs smuggling weapons and drugs. Their influence runs wild, controlling the streets and intimidating local authorities. They only stay in check because I’ve been holding them down.”Max took a short breath, then spoke with a sharper edge to his voice.“Then there’s Cexl County. Greedy businessmen ran Ponzi schemes, and now thousands have lost everything. Unemployment is skyrocketing, inflation is out of control. Without me? No one could stop it!”“And don’t forget Debua County,”
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Seraphina walked to her car, her phone pressed tightly against her ear.A satisfied smile clearly marked her face.“Everything is going according to plan, Father,” she said, her voice sweet but laced with mockery.“Max really can’t do anything. He didn’t event resist.”Darrus Hayes’s deep voice sounded pleased.“Good. Of course, he didn’t resist. What could an orphan do?”Seraphina chuckled softly.“He actually believes that Morow State can’t function without him. Truly, it’s pathetic.”Darrus nodded, though it was only heard through the phone.“What a foolish man!”He continued, “Dominic Lancaster will arrive tonight. I want you to pick him up at the airport and make sure everything goes smoothly.”“We’ll celebrate this big step. Morow State will soon be under our control.”Seraphina smiled, proud of the task at hand.“Of course, Father. I’ll make sure erverything is perfect.”Darrus continued, his voice filled with ambition.“The Lancaster family is the most influential in the capit
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Behind Dominic, the officials who had previously stood proudly in support of Dominic now looked nervous and pale.The governors in other locations were equally shocked!On the other side of the screen, Darrus covered his face with his hands.His jaw clenched tightly.It seemed that backing Dominic had turned into a massive disaster.Mr. Avo, on the other hand, found himself admiring Max even more.As he had finally grasped the immense burden Max had shouldered alone.Chief Raul, who had observed Max’s calm demeanor all morning, now understood the reason behind it.Max’s unwavering integrity made him immune to any false accusations!The governors watching the live stream began delivering harsh commentary on the situation.“Is this what you call Max’s ‘harem’?!”One of the governors demanded angrily at Darrus and Dominic.“How dare you insult families of heroes like this?”“Ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous!”They were struck by the realization that they had smeared the name of someone
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Dominic stood stiffly behind one of his bodyguards, his face as pale as a sheet.The atmosphere, once thick with tension from his orders, had now turned into an eerie silence that hung over everyone.The middle-aged woman stepped forward slowly but with unwavering confidence.Her hand rose high, holding a shining badge the size of her palm.The center of badge featured a photograph of a uniformed person, with a line of text below the photo.She began to speak, her voice calm yet brimming with an authority that silenced everyone present.“This is my husband,” she said, the emotion in her tone unmistakable.“He died while carrying out a secret operation to combat human organ trafficking in near the western border of Morow State.”“His body was destroyed beyond recognition.”“And this badge is a memorial, issued by the President of Synergia to honor my husband's sacrifice."In accordance with the federal constitutional protocol, anyone who made significant contributions or sacrifices for
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The crowd of women and children stood frozen, their piercing gazes directed at Dominic, who now stood arrogantly in front of the live stream camera.A woman’s voice broke the silence.“Mr. Max would never do such a thing!”“He helped us without asking for anything in return!”Shouted a middle-aged woman, her voice trembling, her fists clenched at her sides.“That’s right!” another woman chimed in, her face flushed with anger.“He gave us a place to stay when we lost everything. We are widows and children living without protection!”"We are not mistresses!”Dominic merely chuckled cynically, stepping forward with confident strides.He raised his hand, pointing at the first woman who had spoken.“Then, answer me!”“Why did Max spend billions to buy houses for you?”“Why does he visit you every holiday, like a lover impatient to make love!?”The crowd fell silent, unsure how to respond.Dominic pressed his attack, his tone sharper.“Why does he transfer money to you every month?”“Isn’t
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Dominic began to feel confused but quickly brushed it aside.In his mind, he started thinking this could actually work to his advantage.If Max indeed had a peculiar preference for older women and had formed a “harem” like this, it would only further tarnish Max’s image.Dominic became increasingly convinced that exposing this would allow him to delve deeper into Max's wrongdoings and use the situation to destroy his reputation.With a faint, uncontainable smile, Dominic felt satisfied with his thoughts.He cleared his throat loudly to grab everyone's attention, ensuring it was audible, and turned to the live stream camera.He was ready to address Darrus and the other governors, confident that this was the perfect opportunity to reveal Max's disgrace and solidify his own position.With an expression full of conviction, Dominic began his speech in a serious tone, as if delivering undeniable truth.“Max has been proven guilty of numerous corrupt acts,” he said, his voice full of emphasi
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Dominic, feeling he had full control of the situation, pointed toward the street in front of the house.With a contemptuous tone, he instructed her, “Go and gather all of them. I want them assembled in front of this house. Now.”The middle-aged woman frowned slightly at Dominic but said nothing.She walked slowly back to call her neighbors.Dominic saw this as a golden opportunity.He glanced at the cameras, ensuring everything was being clearly recorded.In his mind, this was the perfect moment to reveal a "major scandal."He wanted the officials and governors watching the live stream to see for themselves that Max had been "harboring" numerous women, including minors, in this place.In the conference room, Governor Darrus sat confidently.His sharp eyes fixed on the screen showing the live broadcast.Leaning slightly forward, he spoke with a tone of speculation and judgment.“I’m certain that the middle-aged woman is just part of Max’s strategy to divert attention.”Darrus said, poi
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Dominic stared at the middle-aged woman arrogantly, refusing to answer her question.Instead, with a condescending tone, he asked, "Do you know Max?""Of course, I know him," the woman replied.She nodded slowly, her face reflecting deep emotion.She paused for a moment, her mind flooded with memories.Her husband, a resolute and dedicated man, had sacrificed his life in a secret mission targeting an organ trafficking network near the western border of Morow State.The mission was so perilous and fraught with risks that it claimed her husband's life.She recalled how it was Max who had called her to deliver the tragic news.His voice at the time was firm, yet filled with sorrow and empathy.When they finally met at the funeral home, the image of Max, with sorrowful eyes and a heavy sense of guilt, flashed vividly in her memory.She remembered how Max bowed deeply to her—a gesture of profound respect she would never forget.In Max's gaze, she had seen a powerful mix of emotions—deep gu
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Darrus made sure that the live streaming was visible to all the other Governors.Once the live stream set was ready, he signaled to Dominic to begin.Dominic felt a wave of intense excitement.As part of the effort to uncover Max's crimes, he would play a major role.He not only wanted to destroy Max's reputation but also carve out a name for himself among the officials as someone trustworthy and capable of taking decisive action.With his hands slightly trembling from excitement, Dominic approached the first house, located closest to the gate of the luxury community.He rang the doorbell and stood tall, preparing himself for the role he was about to play.The camera turned on, displaying Dominic's face on the screen."My name is Dominic, a government investigator," he said, his voice cold and filled with authority."We are conducting an investigation, and we require all residents to cooperate."Behind him, the officials began stretching their necks, curious about who the woman allege
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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
