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Not long after, a convoy of luxury cars escorted them to the Riverwood Community.After an hour, they finally arrived at Riverwood Community.It was a prestigious neighborhood, meticulously planned, with smooth asphalt roads and rows of lush trees on both sides.Grand villas stood tall with elegant architectural designs, surrounded by wrought-iron fences and beautiful gardens.Most of the officials had never set foot in this area before, and they couldn’t help but marvel at the sight.After all, only the most successful individuals in Morow State qualified to purchase property here."So this is where Max hides his corruption money," Dominic scoffed, his eyes scanning the row of luxurious properties."Truly, he lives like a king while the people of Morow State work themselves to the bone just to afford a meal!"Dominic deliberately made cutting remarks to plant a negative image of Max in the officials' minds."Imagine, a man who claims to fight for the people is actually living in a pl
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Dominic quickly grabbed his phone and started a video call with Governor Darrus. On the screen, Darrus’ face appeared, filled with anticipation, his eyebrows raised sharply as he waited for the latest update.“Governor, you won’t believe this,” Dominic said excitedly.“Max’s warehouse is packed with large boxes. It must be filled with illegal cash!”“The estimated amount could be hundreds of millions, maybe even more!”Darrus’ eyes widened at the news, and a slow smile spread across his face.“Good. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for,” he said with satisfaction.“Make sure everything is documented. Record a detailed video of the warehouse’s contents and send it to me,” Darrus instructed.“We’ll use this as undeniable evidence to destroy Max’s reputation,” he added.Obediently, Dominic turned his phone’s camera around, showing the towering shelves filled with boxes inside the warehouse.He walked slowly, ensuring every corner was clearly visible while describing the quantity an
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The officials exchanged confused glances, and Dominic, who had previously been full of confidence, fell silent, his expression turning just as bewildered.Dominic then turned to the officials, trying to regain control of the situation.“This isn’t over!” he declared firmly.“Max may have an unusual habit of using envelopes to store cash.”“This only proves how strange and irrational he is. But regardless, we will find the evidence!”Dominic waved his hand toward the bank employees.“Open one of the envelopes! Check its contents carefully. I’m sure the cash we’re looking for is inside!”All eyes turned to one of the bank staff, who nervously stepped forward.The bank employee picked up the top envelope from the stack.With trembling hands, he opened the envelope and slowly pulled out its contents.The room fell into silence once again as everyone held their breath in anticipation.The bank employee unfolded the paper inside.He stared at the simple yet neat and upright handwriting.It
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As he looked into box after box, Dominic grew increasingly pale. His gaze was empty, as if he couldn’t believe what was happening before him.He tried to step back, but without realizing it, his foot stumbled over a cardboard box behind him."Thud!"Dominic fell awkwardly, his body hitting the floor with a loud crash.Letters from the box behind him scattered, some flying out and landing on top of him.One of the envelopes tore open, and a small photograph slipped out, drifting slowly to the floor beside him.With trembling hands, Dominic picked up the photo.His eyes fixated on the image now in his grasp.The picture showed two figures: a frail, pale child clearly battling a severe illness, standing beside a man who smiled warmly while gently holding the child's hand.Below the photo, there was a handwritten message, the letters crooked as if written with great difficulty by the child himself:"To Mr. Max…Thank you for helping me fight cancer. Because of you, I am still alive and ab
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However, the victorious smile on Dominic’s face vanished in an instant as the investigator reported their findings."We have thoroughly searched Max's main villa," the investigator began, "and what we found was far from what we expected.""There were countless letters from international professional journals, leading research institutions, academies, and universities."Dominic was stunned."What kind of letters?" he asked in confusion.The investigator handed him a stack of documents.With trembling hands, Dominic flipped through the first few pages.One letter was from a renowned medical journal, congratulating Max on his patent for gene therapy to treat rare diseases.The next was from a cutting-edge nanotechnology institute, acknowledging Max’s contributions to the development of nanobot systems used for human tissue repair.Dominic read with his mouth slightly agape.His hands continued to shake as he opened letter after letter, each revealing a shocking truth—Max was the holder o
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The officials were becoming more and more agitated.Some have started to publicly speculate about Max's arrest's motivations.A senior official got to his feet and gazed at Dominic."We have examined the evidence you assert as the foundation for Mr. Max's detention," he stated firmly."However, all we have discovered is evidence of Mr. Max's enormous contributions to the world and society.""Now is the time to submit any stronger proof you may have. Otherwise, we all have the right to contest both your and Governor Darrus's conduct.”Dominic appeared nervous.As he attempted to reply, his hands shook and his cheeks flushed.He stumbled, "We... we are sure there is more that has not yet been revealed.""Max is being held as a precaution, and—"Another official jokingly interrupted, asking, "Are you sure?!”"Mr. Max has saved lives, brought about ground-breaking inventions, and given thousands of people hope.”“According to the evidence you have so far obtained, it's not just a mistake
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At the same time, elsewhere, Governor Darrus contacted James.James, a senior federal official, was also Dominic’s father.James was an ambitious man who had always viewed Dominic as a potential political star of the future.He firmly believed that Dominic had great potential.When Darrus called, James listened with great enthusiasm.“Mr. James,” Darrus’s voice was firm yet filled with respect.“I want to inform you that Dominic is doing something very important.”“He has just raided the home of a ‘super corrupt criminal’ in Morow State.”“We have strong evidence, including videos showing this individual’s illegal activities.”James smiled broadly. “This is fantastic news, Governor Darrus!”“Dominic is finally proving himself!”“Yes, Mr. James. Dominic has shown extraordinary leadership in this operation,” said Darrus.“I believe that if you present this evidence to other senior officials in the federal government, it will greatly benefit Dominic’s career,” Darrus continued.“The vide
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Darrus was utterly shocked as if struck by lightning!He froze, his body staggering backward before collapsing onto the sofa in a daze.Darrus couldn’t comprehend how many people Max had saved to receive such an overwhelming amount of thank-you letters—enough to fill several warehouses? It was simply too much!Dominic immediately asked, “Did you send that video to the federal government?”At that moment, Darrus suddenly remembered that he had sent the video to Dominic’s father, James.Darrus’s face turned pale, and cold sweat began dripping from his forehead.He hurriedly ended the call with Dominic and immediately hung up. Without a second thought, he called James.But…James was on another call.However, at that very moment, James was in the middle of a video call. Proudly, he was showcasing the remarkable achievements of his son, Dominic, on screen.“WTF!” Darrus grew even more frantic!He had no idea what to do.James must have already received the wrong video.If James spread this
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Max held his mother’s hand tighter, gazing at her aged face, which still carried warmth despite her inability to speak. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the emotions swirling inside him before finally speaking. "Morow State is stable now, Mother. I’ve resumed my position as the chief spokesperson for the governor’s office," he said, his voice soft yet firm. "I came here to take you with me. I want you to live with me, not in this place, not with Father." Max looked at his mother with hope. For a long time, he had wanted to take his mother away from this house, away from the shadow of his father, whom he always believed was the source of her suffering. But every time Max voiced his wish, his mother always refused. Today, Max was trying once more. "I need an answer, Mother," Max continued. "If you agree to live with me, blink once. If you don’t, blink twice." Silence filled the room. Max held his breath, waiting for a different answer this time. But in the next
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Max had never truly been interested in Sarah. To him, she was just a childhood friend—someone their families had once tried to arrange a marriage with when they were teenagers. But to Max, Sarah was nothing more than a part of the past, a past that had no place in his life now. After the incident at his office, Max decided to return to his family home—the Knight estate. As he stepped into the main hall, he found his father, Mr. Fernand Knight, sitting in an ornate wooden chair, engrossed in his book. The atmosphere of the room remained the same as he remembered—cold and filled with the shadows of a dark past. Without a word, Max walked past his father. But before he could ascend the stairs to the upper floor, Fernand’s deep voice stopped him in his tracks. “How impolite,” his father remarked, not even bothering to look up from his book. “You dare come back to this house without informing me? You didn’t even greet me.” Max paused for a moment, his jaw tightening, but he did
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After that incident, James, Darrus, and Dominic no longer dared to disturb Max. Their political careers had been utterly destroyed. The two major parties that once supported them now refused even to acknowledge their existence. Their names were only mentioned in the dark history of Morow State as figures who failed to maintain their power. Meanwhile, Morow State was now stable. Organized crime had been eradicated, the economy was improving, and public trust in the government was gradually being restored. Amidst the growing calm, someone from Max's past appeared in his office. Seraphina stepped in with a pounding heart. She knew the risks, but she couldn't let this opportunity slip away. With hesitant steps, she stood in front of Max, who was busy with his documents. "Max..." Her voice was soft, almost a whisper. Max didn’t lift his face; only his cold eyes glanced at Seraphina briefly before returning to his work. His silence made the air in the room feel even heavier. S
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Within an hour, news of Nichol's arrest, along with all the crime bosses who had recently wreaked havoc in Morow State, had spread widely across various media platforms. National television aired exclusive reports, while social media was flooded with posts about the extraordinary event. One of the police officers involved in the operation gave a brief interview in front of the cameras. In an astonished tone, he explained how the arrests happened so quickly and without resistance. "We didn't need much force or additional strategy. The entire operation took only ten minutes. And it was all because of Mr. Max," he stated firmly. "What’s even more surprising is that these crime bosses didn't fight back at all. They bowed and showed respect to Mr. Max, as if they had known him for a long time." His statement quickly became a hot topic across social media platforms. Comments flooded the news posts, mostly from Morow State residents who now felt relieved and safe. "Max is truly a her
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The iron door swung wide open, revealing a vast room filled with tobacco smoke and the sharp scent of alcohol. The dim light from the flickering chandeliers cast a glow on the scattered stacks of cash spread across the gambling table. Several men sat around the table, laughing coarsely as they downed their liquor. In their laps, scantily clad—or even completely nude—women clung to them seductively, inhaling the intoxicating aura of power and wealth that permeated the room. However, the laughter and noise gradually faded as Max stepped inside with a calm demeanor. His cold gaze swept across the room, instantly shifting the atmosphere. Chief Raul and his three subordinates followed closely behind, their bodies tense, ready to act. His police instincts screamed at him to draw his weapon immediately, but he froze the moment Max raised a hand—an unspoken command that was clear and undeniable. Chief Raul furrowed his brows but lowered his gun. His men followed suit. At the center
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Not even 24 hours had passed since his release, yet Max was already back in action. There was no time to rest, no time to relax.Chief Raul, standing beside him as they prepared to depart, attempted to offer some advice."Mr. Max, you should rest first. At least for two days. Your body still needs to recover after everything that happened in prison."Max merely glanced at him briefly, his expression remaining cold. "Not necessary."That short response ended any further debate. Chief Raul sighed, finally giving up.They set off in a convoy consisting of two Hummers filled with police officers and soldiers.Their destination: Bebank Town, the epicenter of chaos that had shattered Morow State’s stability.Max already knew who was behind all of this—Nichol. A man who had caused trouble before and had now returned with even greater power.The journey to Bebank Town took several hours. The roads were eerily empty, with only the occasional passing vehicle speeding by as if trying to escape t
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Seraphina clenched her fists in fury, but there was nothing she could do. Darrus quickly grabbed her hand, suppressing the storm of anger raging within him.The two of them hurriedly left the place, frustration seething beneath their skin, as if they had just suffered a humiliating defeat.***Inside the car, silence filled the air, suffocating.Seraphina stared straight ahead, her jaw tightly clenched.Meanwhile, Darrus leaned back in his seat, trying to steady his erratic breathing. His anger was on the verge of exploding, but he was still attempting to stay calm.His personal assistant, seated in the front, handed him an envelope with an official seal."Sir, this just arrived from the governor’s office," the assistant said cautiously.Darrus snatched the envelope roughly and tore it open without hesitation. His eyes scanned the letter rapidly. The red flush on his face drained away, and his hands began to tremble."This… this can't be happening," he muttered, his voice shaking.Ser
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A tense silence engulfed the room after Max’s statement. Darrus remained frozen in place, his jaw clenched, while Seraphina bit her lip, struggling to suppress the storm of emotions rising in her chest. But before anyone could speak, a deep voice shattered the silence. "I think this is a good idea," Chief Raul said firmly, his gaze locking onto Darrus. "Mr. Darrus, you know very well the current of Morow State. Everyone has criticized your leadership, especially since Mr. Max was imprisoned for a crime he never committed." "If you still want to clear your name in the eyes of the public and continue your political career, you should consider this carefully, Sir." Chief Raul stated. Darrus clenched his fists, his expression a mix of fury and devastation. "I... I can't just give up my position!" Sarah stepped forward, her sharp eyes piercing straight into Darrus. "Can't? Or rather, won't?" Her voice was soft, yet laced with biting sarcasm. "Think about it, Mr. Darrus. Haven’t ther
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Seraphina was stunned, not expecting that response to come from Max's mouth. However, Max remained firm in his stance. To him, Seraphina was nothing more than a foolish woman filled with lust and ambition. She had never been someone who could capture his attention, let alone move his heart. If not for his late mentor’s request to stay in Morow State and assist Darrus, Max would have never involved himself with Seraphina from the beginning. And now, as he gazed at Seraphina with pure arrogance, he became even more certain—this woman had never changed, and she never would. Hearing his insult, Seraphina’s face flushed with embarrassment and rage. Her hands clenched tightly at her sides before, in a swift motion, she raised her hand, intending to slap Max in retaliation. But before her palm could make contact with Max’s face, another hand—slender yet strong—grabbed Seraphina’s wrist firmly. Seraphina was startled, her eyes widening as she turned to see who dared to stop her. A beau
