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Helen’s firm steps suddenly stopped right in front of the door. Her hand was still gripping the handle, her back stiff, as if Max’s words had just held her body in place. “What are you talking about? Of course I am sure about this decision,” Helen said. “But you do not look sure,” Max said. Max could read the discomfort on Helen’s face. In truth, Max did not really care about this job itself. He was more than rich enough to support Aurora’s life without any problem. But what made Max angry was the fact that Aurora truly loved this career, and this agency had started to treat his wife badly. Aurora looked sad, and anyone who made his wife sad was not someone Max would ever let go. “How much?” Max’s voice was heard again, this time deeper and more pressing. “How much money did they pay you that you dared to act this unethically?” Helen did not turn around right away. Her shoulders rose and fell slightly, her breath held for a moment before she finally turned her body and lo
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Two days after the incident at the park, Aurora woke up with a pounding feeling in her chest that she could not explain. That day was supposed to be a day she had been waiting for a long time. For the first time, she would attend a prestigious art performance in Vesula City, an event often called a golden gate for young artists.Her dress was neatly prepared, her shoes were placed beside the bed, and the official invitation from Star Entertainment was still tucked inside her small bag.Max stayed by her side since morning. He did not talk much. He only made sure Aurora ate breakfast and did not forget to bring all her things. On his face, the calm he always wore was still there, although his eyes sometimes scanned the surroundings with a caution that was almost invisible.The Star Entertainment building stood grandly in the middle of the city, its glass walls reflecting the pale sunlight of Vesula. As soon as they entered, Aurora immediately felt a strange atmosphere. There was no war
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Jale stared at Gerald with a frown, clearly not satisfied with the earlier answer. “What do you mean he is not an ordinary man?” he asked. “Is he an official? Or a police officer?”Gerald slowly shook his head. “I am not sure,” he answered honestly. “He showed no identity at all. No card, no badge. But one thing is certain, he is very skilled in combat. Not just good at fighting. The way he moves, his reactions, and his calm attitude are not things someone can learn in a short time.”Jale let out a short laugh, full of disdain. “That is all?” he said while waving his hand. “If he is only good at fighting, that means nothing. He is not an official and not an influential person. So it does not matter to me if you failed to kill Aurora,” Jale continued.He took a relaxed sip of his drink. “I still have many other ways.”Those words made Tina even more uneasy. Her face turned pale, her fingers gripping the glass tightly. “Jale,” she said with a slightly trembling voice, “this is not abo
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Gerald shook his head quickly, almost in panic.“No. No,” he said in a broken voice, trembling. “I do not want to feel it.”Max looked at him for a few seconds, then nodded slowly. “Alright. If you do not want to feel what it is like to be hit with this wooden beam, that is good,” he said calmly. “I will not do it.”Max then shifted his gaze toward Amor, who was lying unconscious, and Hamong, who was still not awake.Max’s eyes were cold and sharp, yet controlled. “Take your two friends,” he continued. “And tell your boss, or whoever sent you.”Gerald swallowed hard, his heart feeling like it was about to jump out of his chest.“Tell him that next time, he should not hire weak assassins like you.”Gerald did not answer. He only nodded quickly, then moved closer with trembling steps. His body shook nonstop, not only from fear, but from the pressure of Max’s presence. There was something about the man that made his survival instinct scream to get away as far as possible.With great effo
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Max paused for a moment, then answered in a calm voice, without extra emotion. “I am Max.”That was all. No title, no threat, no long explanation. Yet somehow, that short answer made Hamong and Gerald feel a pressure they could not understand.The way Max stood, the way he looked at them, and the unnatural calm he showed after disabling Amor so quickly were already proof enough.Hamong let out a rough breath. “Alright,” he finally said. “We believe in your fighting ability.”Gerald quickly turned to Hamong, clearly shocked. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to ask why Hamong suddenly gave in, but he stopped himself. He chose to stay silent and wait for what their team leader would do.Hamong continued in a lower tone. “We will not disturb your wife again. You can leave now.”Max looked at Hamong for a few seconds, as if making sure there was no lie. Hamong’s face looked calm, even slightly lowered. Gerald stood beside him, silent and alert.“Alright,” Max replied briefly.He then t
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Gerald unconsciously stepped back and hid behind Hamong’s body. His face was pale, cold sweat running down his temples. His eyes never left Max, who stood calmly beside Amor’s unconscious body, as if the big man was not a threat, when in fact he was the opposite.“Look at him,” Gerald whispered with a trembling voice. “You saw it yourself, right? He moved like lightning. He knew exactly where Amor hid the injection sedative. That cannot be a coincidence.”Hamong clenched his jaw. His chest rose and fell, caught between anger and the fear slowly creeping into him. “Shut up,” he hissed. “We are members of the Assassin Academy. We cannot be afraid of a lowly driver.”But even though his words sounded confident, his eyes could not hide his unease. His gaze followed every movement Max made, alert, as if one moment of carelessness could mean their necks snapping without warning.Max bent down, grabbed the collar of Amor’s hoodie, and dragged the man’s body toward the two of them. The sound
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