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Travis encountered Kevin near an elegant car, cautiously scanning his surroundings before approaching. "I wasn't aware you were invited," Travis remarked.Kevin nonchalantly responded, “I’m friends with Devon, obviously. Besides, I don’t usually attend events like this. I'm here to update you on our last conversation," With those words, he popped open his car, retrieving a document that bore an air of confidentiality. "This is a classified case, and I shouldn't be sharing this information with you..." he paused before handing over the envelope.Accepting the envelope, Travis pulled out a portion of a document revealing a man's face, identified by facial recognition. "Kevin added, “That’s the identity of the driver responsible for the accident. However, he’s no longer among the living. He's deceased.”Travis, taken aback, fixed a gaze of disbelief upon Kevin. “What? He’s dead.”Kevin affirmed with a solemn nod, "According to the report, he died five days after being confined to priso
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Upon Madame Emma’s return to the sanctuary of her home, a palpable wave of frustration and disbelief engulfed her. In a fit of raw emotion, she flung her handbag against the wall, unleashing a guttural scream that echoed through the corridors. Amidst the chaos, she demanded answers, her voice laden with a mixture of anguish and rage. “What the hell just happened?! Someone, tell me what the hell just happened?!”Matthew, sensing the escalating tension and genuine concern etched across his face, cautiously stepped forward. “Mom, please, you need to calm down. We wouldn’t want you to have another stroke.”“That wasn't my question!” Her wrath diverted in his direction as she dismissed his plea with a wave of her hand, still consumed by the tempest of emotions. Running her hands through her hair in a gesture reminiscent of someone who had lost everything, she continued her tirade. “How did such a thing happen?! We were invited for recognition, right?! The event was postponed for the sa
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Larry’s intimidating demeanor resonated with Jonathan, fulfilling the precise aura he sought in a collaborator for this audacious plan.Recognizing that only a rugged individual like Larry Roberts could effectively dismantle Joanna’s project, Jonathan couldn’t help but revel in the satisfaction of securing such a formidable ally.Displaying a contented smile, Jonathan acknowledged Larry’s assertive presence, saying, “I appreciate your domineering approach. Consider the job yours. I’ll transfer five million upfront, and the remaining five once it’s successfully done.”Larry responded with a hearty laugh, lifting his glass in a toast, “To our success!”In sync, Jonathan raised his glass, and they sealed their agreement with a toss, the clink of glass echoing the commencement of a covert operation that could alter the trajectory of Joanna’s ambitions.Jonathan smirked as he sipped his drink, already seeing the success of his plans.The following day ushered in a different tone, as Travis
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As Joanna's heart raced, a sense of impending trouble loomed over them, while Abby grappled with the aftermath of her fright, realizing that her job might be at stake. In a fit of panic, she exclaimed, "It costs five hundred thousand! How could you break it? You're so done..."However, Travis, unfazed by the impending consequences, interjected by extracting his credit card and presenting it to the young seller, Ella. "Consider it mine now," he declared with a decisive tone.Caught off guard, Ella, the young seller, stammered, "Sir... It's already damaged. Are you sure? Perhaps we should explore compensation options? It could be a more cost-effective solution."Travis dismissed the notion with a nonchalant response, "There's no need for that."The entire showroom remained in a state of suspended disbelief, Joanna included. Abby, once vocal and confident, now found herself utterly speechless, her jaw dropping in disbelief at the audacity of Travis's actions. The paradox of him smashing
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Abby found herself in a state of utter bewilderment, unable to comprehend the surreal events unfolding before her eyes.It defied all reason that Dan, her wealthy boss with a net worth exceeding a billion, would bow down to Travis, treating him with an almost divine reverence.Travis put the black card away, "I don’t see that happening, but it’d be nice if you sack her.” The reference to Abby was unmistakable, casting a sudden and unexpected spotlight on her.Without hesitation, Dan promptly complied, fixing a stern gaze on Abby. “You’re terminated. Collect your compensation from accounting and exit immediately!”The proclamation hit Abby like a sudden storm, unable to contain the surge of tears welling up within her. She knew that there was nothing that she could do to reverse the situation. The irreversible reality of her dismissal marked a point of no return.Ella, the intern-turned-seller, efficiently handled the procedural aspects, providing them with a temporary number plate.Ul
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Two days had elapsed since the commencement of the mass departure from Myriad Village, as the majority of residents eagerly relocated.The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as Golden Corporation prepared to initiate the demolition process, and Joanna found herself genuinely excited about the progress.However, her optimism was soon shattered for unforeseen complications arose the moment the demolition team arrived on the scene. To her astonishment, over thirty menacing-looking individuals emerged and swiftly encircled the team, wielding an array of weapons. Their hostile intent were alarmingly apparent. Without any warning, they ruthlessly dismantled excavators, ravaged trucks, and callously injured numerous workers without a moment’s notice. The aftermath left a scene of chaos and destruction, overshadowing Joanna’s initial excitement.Upon completing their rampage, the aggressors brazenly declared, “As the steadfast residents of Myriad Village, we staunchly refuse to vacate unti
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Unfazed by Jinx’s menacing tone, Travis interjected with a stern gaze, “Did you just threaten us?”Jinx, fixing his scrutinizing gaze on Travis, retorted with a dismissive frown, “I wasn’t talking to you, so keep your filthy mouth shut.”A low chuckle escaped Travis, a manifestation of his composed demeanor, as he nonchalantly looked away, his anger simmering by the second he stood there.Joanna cast a troubled glance at Travis, her discomfort palpable as the tension in the air thickened. Struggling with the weight of the situation, she paused, gathering her thoughts to formulate a compelling argument.Sensing Joanna’s unease, Travis stepped in to lend his support, “You profess to be residents, yet a majority have already willingly signed the contracts. Do you genuinely reside here?”Aligning with Travis’s suspicion, Joanna interjected, “Exactly! Allow me to register your IDs. I can act as an intermediary with the Demolition Office, negotiating on your behalf. What do you think of tha
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A collective sense of amazement and disbelief swept through the construction workers, pedestrians, and Joanna alike.In a state of awe, Joanna found herself muttering, “That’s my husband,” her mouth agape in sheer shock as she couldn’t divert her gaze from her husband.While Jinx struggled to regain his footing, attempting to wiggle his body into a standing position, Travis calmly approached him.Jinx’s gaze shifted from the discarded iron bar to Travis’s apathetic countenance. A profound sense of fear gripped him as his eyes met Travis’s steely gaze. Attempting to mask his trepidation, he blurted out in a trembling voice, “Hey, what do you think you’re doing? I’m Big Brother Larry’s man. If anything happens to me, he will make you pay for it, I promise you, you fucking bastard!” ……The Wild Dogs Alpha of the North.Larry Roberts?The mention of Larry Roberts, the Alpha of the Wild Dogs in the North, sent a chill through everyone present. Known for his brutal prowess in Grove City,