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The following day, Joanna informed Travis about her plan to treat Sophia to a meal at a high-end hotel as a way to reconnect with old friends. She mentioned that Sophia wanted to thank Travis for the warm welcome he had extended to her.Travis let out a scoff upon hearing this. “Warm welcome? You can tell her she doesn’t need to bother. What I did wasn’t anything to make a fuss over.”During breakfast, Joanna glanced at Travis and responded, “She probably felt appreciative and wanted to express her gratitude. She mentioned that Williams and Allison were causing a lot of trouble and almost ruined her day, but thanks to you, she managed to escape from that situation. I heard those two got quite a beating. Seems like your security guard instincts are sticking with you like a leech.”Travis wasn’t sure whether to interpret that as a comment or an insult. He could only stare at Joanna with a slightly furrowed brow.He was already contemplating avoiding Sophia due to his lack of trust in he
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Travis couldn't help but feel a surge of happiness upon hearing his wife's words. Her acknowledgment that his choice of hiring Isabella De Luca for the private dinner would delight her was immensely satisfying.Sophia excused herself briefly to visit the restroom, and when she returned, she seemed astounded. "Joanna!"Joanna was taken aback by Sophia's sudden exclamation."Joanna, you're quite extravagant!" Sophia declared. "I overheard some gossip that this Crown Jewel is far more expensive than any other Crown Jewel in different cities. Is that true?" She inquired, settling back into her chair.Joanna grinned and replied, "I didn't mind splurging a bit, especially when it's for you, Sophia. Besides, coming from your affluent background, I'm sure this is just a drop in the bucket for you."Sophia casually waved her hand dismissively. "Oh, Jo, you really didn't have to go this far. It sounds like a lot, even for me."Joanna nodded in agreement. "You're absolutely right. Ordering in th
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Bianca is here in Grove City just for a meeting?That woman had grown desperate but then he expected it because he knew she was not just going to sit tight and allow him to temporarily or permanently remove her son from the company.He turned to Joanna and said, “I’m sorry, but I need to go. I have somewhere to be.”Joanna, curious to know where Travis was headed, asked, “Where are you going?”“To meet a friend,” Travis lied and walked away without waiting for further questions."Is that how he behaves when you two talk?" Sophia suddenly inquired, capturing Joanna's attention. "Does he just walk away like that?"Joanna sighed and responded, "I don't even know anymore. I'm just so exhausted.""Why are you feeling so worn out when your life seems to be at its peak of success? Don't tell me you've stopped loving your husband," Sophia continued to dig.Joanna shook her head, contemplating her feelings. "I honestly don't know."Sophia nodded understandingly. "Alright. It's just that I was
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Edwin approached his mother’s room with eager anticipation, his demeanor reflecting his burning curiosity about how her meeting with Travis had unfolded. He knocked on the door, and after her approval, he entered the room, shutting the door behind him. A knowing look exchanged between them, words became momentarily unnecessary.However, noticing the weariness in his mother’s sigh as she took a seat on her bed, he couldn’t resist breaking the silence. “Well, Mom, how did it go? I’m not in the mood so I’d rather not be kept in suspense.”“And I'm not in a good mood, either,” Bianca said, casting a glare upon her son. “That Travis… The boy has undoubtedly grown audacious. The way he spoke to me, his demeanor irked me to the core.”“Did he insult you?” Edwin inquired with a concerned furrowed brow.Bianca gave a solemn nod. “Everything he did was an insult to my dignity; he didn’t need to utter a single word.” She sighed and continued, “For your sake, I had to suppress my pride, and fortu
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Upon hearing those words, Edwin staggered backward, his countenance a mix of shock and disbelief, as if trying to deny the reality of the situation.He shook his head vehemently. “No. No, this can’t be happening.”Devon regarded him with a tilted head, a sly smirk playing on his lips as he questioned, “What’s so unbelievable, Edwin? You wanted a position at Golden Tower, and here it is.”Edwin’s glare at Devon was so intense that if looks could kill, Devon would have been six feet under. “This is not what I wanted, you son of a bitch!! Are you all playing some sick joke on me?! Why in the world would Travis assign me to such a menial role when I held the position of Assistant General Manager at Golden Tower?! Absolutely not! This is unacceptable!”“It’s an order from higher up, Edwin. Now, the choice is yours: accept it or reject it,” Devon replied coolly, offering him a form.Edwin snatched the form and tore it to shreds in a fit of fury. “Accept what? I’ll never succumb to this disg
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Edwin’s arrival at the luxurious, exclusive box, reserved exclusively for the esteemed Danforth family, was marked by a swirl of emotions. He paced back and forth, seething with anger and frustration, his footsteps echoing in the elegant surroundings, as he anxiously bided his time while anticipating his mother’s arrival.Travis had one above him and that's because of his status as the chairman of Danforth Group, the real son of Leon Danforth, the family’s patriarch and business magnate. That's the only thing that made him fortunate.He had to devise a significant plan. He needed to take decisive action in order to exact a measure of revenge against Travis, who seemed to relish in subjecting him to relentless humiliation.As the door swung open, his piercing glare fixed on the figure of his startled mother, Bianca. His phone call had been far from clear, only emphasizing the gravity of the matter at hand and the imperative need for her presence.The tension in the room was palpable, i
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Travis received a call from General Manager Marshall, who provided an update on the construction project’s progress, with a particular emphasis on Joanna’s exceptional performance. It was evident that she was pouring her heart and soul into the project, which accounted for her busy schedule.To alleviate Joanna’s workload and improve his daughter’s daily commute to school, Travis decided it was time to purchase a car. It wasn’t just for her home, but for his daughter too. This wasn’t only for the sake of Joanna’s commute but also for the benefit of his daughter. With a car, he could simplify the process of getting his daughter to school and back home.Unbeknownst to Travis, trouble was approaching in the form of William, who was still raging over the Green Empire incident. William sought answers about Travis’s connection to Mr. Rowlings and questioned why he had escaped the same violent repercussions that had befallen him and Alison.He was overwhelmed by the desire to put Travis back
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Mae, one of the salesgirls, found herself eyeing Travis with a sense of disbelief as she posed her probing question. It was hard for her to gauge whether Travis was genuinely interested in buying a car or if he was simply playing a prank.William responded with a scoff upon hearing Mae's question. "Are you actually entertaining him? Trust me, it's a lost cause. You will only be expending your efforts in vain. I know this man all too well, and I can attest that he's utterly broke! He's nothing but a destitute ne’er-do-well!”Sara, one of the saleswomen who had previously exhibited skepticism, chimed in with a hearty laugh, shaking her head in a gesture of dismissiveness. She chuckled and shook her head. "Mae, dear, you ought not to concern yourself. By entertaining his whims, you are merely subjecting yourself to unnecessary agitation. It would be prudent to allow him to gallivant as he pleases.”However, Mae's curiosity got the best of her. Travis seemed oddly sincere about purchasing
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Travis’s sneer deepened as he cocked his head, scrutinizing the expression etched across Larry Roberts’ face. “Ah, I see the wheels turning in your head. Planning your revenge, are you? Plotting how you’ll come back and wreak havoc on my family once you're released from jail for causing public disturbances.”Larry's shock was evident as he looked up at Travis, his eyes widened in horror, yet he vehemently denied any such thoughts. “What?! No, no, I wouldn’t dream of such a thing…”With a disdainful scoff, Travis fixed him with a piercing glare. “Whether you admit it or not is inconsequential. But rest assured, any such notions are futile. You won't have the opportunity.”Larry Roberts trembled at Travis's words, a chill running down his spine. Glancing at his brother, Vince, he began to realize that Travis was more than just a man with a formidable force at his beck and call. “I… I can see now that you're wealthy and influential. I was naive not to recognize it earlier. But to exact p
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Colonel Richard Wayne stood before Travis, his posture rigid and his salute precise, a testament to his military training and discipline. With an air of seriousness, he addressed Travis, “Sir, Colonel Richard Wayne of the esteemed Storm Reapers Special Forces, reporting for duty. We stand prepared with a thousand elite fighters at your command. Your orders, Sir!”Travis regarded the colonel with a mixture of bewilderment and uncertainty. The level of deference and respect being shown to him left him feeling perplexed and out of his depth. He couldn’t fathom why the colonel regarded him with such importance or how he possessed the authority to issue orders to a military unit of such caliber. It left him pondering the extent of his influence and connections, a realm he hadn’t fully explored or understood.As Travis grappled with these thoughts, he couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to this situation than met the eye. Perhaps his Uncle Marshall or his father could shed some
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In a sudden flurry of commotion, a voice rang out, exclaiming, “Yes, yes, boss is here! Larry, the big boss, has arrived! You’re done for now, you bastard!”The gang members erupted into a unified cheer, delighted by the presence of Larry Roberts, while Travis could only sneer in response.They quickly cleared a path through the middle, forming an aisle to ensure no hindrance to Larry’s entrance.Amidst the anticipation, a sleek black Mercedes Benz S550 glided into view before the crowd, its license plate bearing Larry’s name, unmistakably signaling his arrival.With a disdainful glare at Travis, Vince strode toward the car and swiftly opened the door, offering a greeting to his brother. "Welcome, big brother. It's fortunate that you're here."A robust figure clad in all black emerged from the Mercedes. As customary, two buttons of his shirt remained undone, revealing a wolf tattoo emblazoned across his chest, a clear indication to all present of his status as the Alpha of the North,
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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, Larry had achieved a fearsome reputation after a gruesome battle where he single-handedly dismantled five adversaries with a kitchen knife, an infamous battle that ultimately bestowed upon him the title of the war god of the Northern District.Grove City, Myriad Village residents were well aware of Larry’s ruthlessness, and when they learned that Jinx was affiliated with him, fear painted their expressions. Larry Roberts was not one to trifle with, and his wrath was something few dared to invoke.Seeking to instill dread in Travis, Jinx invoked the name of Larry Roberts, yet to his surprise, Travis remained oddly composed. “So, the self-proclaimed Wild Dogs Alpha of the North has instructed you to come and stir up trouble?" Travis inquired with a calm demeanor, seemingly unshaken.Jinx
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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, Larry had achieved a fearsome reputation after a gruesome battle where he single-handedly dismantled five adversaries with a kitchen knife, an infamous battle that ultimately bestowed upon him the title of the war god of the Northern District.Grove City, Myriad Village residents were well aware of Larry’s ruthlessness, and when they learned that Jinx was affiliated with him, fear painted their expressions. Larry Roberts was not one to trifle with, and his wrath was something few dared to invoke.Seeking to instill dread in Travis, Jinx invoked the name of Larry Roberts, yet to his surprise, Travis remained oddly composed. “So, the self-proclaimed Wild Dogs Alpha of the North has instructed you to come and stir up trouble?" Travis inquired with a calm demeanor, seemingly unshaken.Jinx
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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,
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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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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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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
