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Louis exhaled deeply as Vivian and Ben's voices finally faded.He reached for his phone as it buzzed. The screen lit up with "Terminator X" calling."Hello?"“I hope I’m not interrupting your evening, Sir.”Louis raised an eyebrow, slightly amused. “Not at all. In fact, I was about to call you myself. I heard you’ll be on Neckor Island next week. I’m guessing it was meant to be a surprise?”There was a pause on the other end, followed by an awkward chuckle. “Indeed, Sir, you’re always one step ahead.” “I was planning a grand welcome, but now ... I suspect you’d rather I kept things simple?”“Spot on,” Louis replied with a slight smile. “I appreciate the gesture, but a low-key meeting is more my style.”“Consider it done, Sir.” Terminator X said respectfully.“And one more thing, Sir. Your ex-wife’s fiance had booked a wedding on Neckor Island a week later. Should I cancel it as a little ‘lesson’? It’d be no trouble at all.”“No need.”Louis shook his head. He didn’t want to was
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“Haha, maybe we have met when we were kids and forgot all about it!”“You're so funny! Seriously though, talking to you feels so... familiar. Safe, somehow.”He smiled sadly at her words, wishing he could tell her everything – how she'd saved his life, how he'd carried that gratitude all these years.“That's one of the nicest things anyone's ever said to me.”“You bring out the honest side in me. I can't explain it, but I'm so glad we're friends.”“Me too, Juliet.”As he typed those words, Louis made a silent promise to himself. He'd find a way to repay her kindness, even if she never knew the full story. Sometimes, he reflected, the best way to honor the past was to protect the present.The morning sun glinted off Necker Island's pristine dock as luxury yachts bobbed gently in the crystal-clear waters. Louis adjusted his casual linen shirt, taking in the extravagant wedding decorations that transformed the already stunning venue into something magical."Well, well, well. Look what
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However, Victoria stepped closer, her voice venomous. "Listen here, you worthless—""No, you listen," Louis interrupted calmly without stopping or looking backward. "Enjoy your standing here making assumptions and learn to shut up.” “Even better, why don't you watch and learn how a real entrance is made?"Jackson laughed mockingly. "Oh, this I've got to see. The great Louis about to be humiliated!"Watching Louis’s receding figure, Jackson couldn’t help but laughed out loud.Without an invitation, Louis would surely be humiliated.And he couldn’t wait to see that good show."Watch this circus show. He's about to get the humiliation he deserves." Victoria whispered.Her red lips curling into a cruel smile. Meanwhile, Louis continued walking, his steps measured and sure.Approached the checkpoint, Louis could feel the blatantly malicious gaze, but he remained unmoved.Twelve armed sentinels stood at attention, their black uniforms and reflective sunglasses creating an imposing ba
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Hanging up the phone, Louis walked along the island’s unique scenic path, following the iconic crytal-stone path.Everything was just like before, which made Louis feel as if he had returned to the past.Before he knew it, Louis had already passed through the tropical gardens.Soon, the path wound through tropical gardens until the wedding venue appeared – a masterpiece of crystal and precious gems catching the sunlight in rainbow prisms."And now, ..." Just then, the officiant's voice carried through the structure."By the words of God and the witnesses, I now pronounce the groom, Ben Gutsby, and the bride, Vivian Howard, as husband and wife. You may kiss...”Outside the transparent wedding chapel made of crystal and gems, Louis heard Vivian’s name and glanced in that direction.There, he saw Vivian in her bridal gown, her makeup heavy, her smile broad.However, Louis’s gaze didn’t linger on her for the least bit.Instead, his gaze shifted to Juliet, who stood not far away, wearing
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How could the gentle, supportive Louis be the same person Vivian called 'the biggest mistake of her life'?"What's your plan this time?" Vivian demanded. angrily "Try to win me back? Make some dramatic scene? Beg for another chance like the desperate dog you are?""He's probably hoping to get his picture in the society pages," Jackson called from the back. "Still trying to climb that social ladder!""You disgust me," Vivian continued, her voice echoing off the crystal walls."Mom was right about everything – you're nothing but a calculated fraud who fooled me once. Never again!"The guests shifted uncomfortably, some already posting to social media, others recording the confrontation with barely concealed excitement.Juliet felt her world tilting sideways. The Louis who defended my family's honor... is the same man they're calling a social-climbing fraud?How could that be?Something must be wrong, right?"Security!" Vivian screamed again. "Get this piece of garbage out of my si
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Unlike the others, she saw no humor in this public humiliation."He probably practiced this entrance in the mirror," a young socialite giggled. "Rehearsed his little dramatic moment!""Should we call animal control?" someone joked cruelly. "Seems we have a stray that needs removing!"Vivian basked in the mockery. "See, Louis? Everyone knows exactly what you are – a desperate nobody who can't accept rejection."The crystal walls seemed to amplify every cutting laugh, every whispered insult. Only Juliet remained silent, her mind wrestling with the contradiction between the Louis she knew and the one being portrayed."Security's taking their time," a groomsman called out."Maybe he bribed them too!""Wouldn't put it past him," Vivian sneered. "He always was good at crawling his way into places he doesn't belong.""What's wrong, Louis?" Vivian taunted. "No clever comebacks? Finally realizing your place in the world?"Everyone laughed as if Louis was a joker and trying to humiliate h
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The entire ceremony fell silent with Louis’s wordsWhat the fuck?This nobody made a random call to who-knows-whom and said the wedding was cancelled?Who did he think he was?Just then, Vivian burst into a loud laugh."Oh my God! You’re really hilarious! You think you can simply cancel it? Who do you think you are?" Vivian's voice rose hysterically."Have you lost your mind?"“Exactly! Does he think he’s the island owner or something?”"You have ten minutes," Louis continued calmly. "After that, security will escort you out.""You can't—" Ben started."I can," Louis cut him off. Vivian's mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water.She didn’t understand why Louis was this bold."This is impossible! You're nothing! A nobody!"The gathered crowd fell into stunned silence as Louis thumbed another number on his phone."Security?" he spoke clearly. "Please begin the evacuation procedures. Anyone not on the approved list needs to leave within the hour."Juliet watched in amazement
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"I propose we teach our uninvited guest a lesson about respect. “Anyone who helps ensure this... person," he spat the word like poison."... never works in Apple City again will have the full support of the Gutsby Family.""The Gutsby Family?" several voices murmured with interest. The name carried weight, and everyone knew it."That's right," Ben continued, straightening his designer suit. "As you all know, my family's influence runs deep in this city. Anyone who stands with me today won't regret it. The Gutsby Family never forgets its friends."Vivian clutched Ben's arm, her diamond bracelet catching the light. "Darling, you're too kind offering help to these people just to deal with this... nobody."She shot Louis a venomous look."Though he certainly deserves whatever's coming to him.""Oh, honey," Ben kissed her cheek, "anything for you. And besides, ..." He turned back to the crowd, "do you know where we are? This is Neckor Island's premier wedding venue. Do you think just
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The gunshot cracked through the night.Louis dove sideways, twisting mid-air as the bullet grazed past his ribs, a searing line of fire blooming across his skin. He hit the ground hard, rolling behind a steel crate just as another silenced round slammed into the container’s edge. Sparks flew.Ghost was fast. Too fast.Adrenaline pumped through Louis’s veins, but his mind stayed sharp, calculating. His body was trained for this, conditioned for survival in the face of death. But this wasn’t just an assassin—this was something else.No wasted movement. No hesitation. No fear.Pearl had already vanished into the shadows, her natural hunting instincts kicking in. If she could get an angle, they might stand a chance. But Louis knew this fight was his.He pressed his back against the cold metal, listening. The world shrank to sounds—his own breathing, the distant crash of waves against the dock, the steady rhythm of footsteps.Ghost wasn’t running. He was walking. Hunting.Louis’s fingers g
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Silence settled over the room as the weight of her words sank in.Ghost.The man who had walked into Louis’s penthouse undetected. The assassin who left no traces except for the bullet with his name on it.Louis’s jaw tightened. “If we’re going to take him down, we need to make sure he has nowhere to run.”Pearl’s expression was unreadable. “That’s assuming we can catch him.”If they were going to fight a phantom, they had to become the hunters.The plan was simple, but lethal.Juliet had leaked false intel through one of their suspected spies—word of a major arms shipment arriving at the docks, a supply line Louis allegedly couldn’t afford to lose. The bait was perfect. Silas wouldn’t risk ignoring it, and that meant Ghost would be there.The docks were a battlefield waiting to happen.Louis adjusted his tactical vest as they stepped out of the armored SUV. The night air was crisp, laced with the scent of salt and gasoline. The docks stretched before them, bathed in the glow of flick
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She placed a thick folder on the table and slid it toward them. Malik hesitated before opening it, his brows furrowing as he flipped through the pages.Documents. Shipments. Evidence of Silas bleeding them dry behind their backs.Juliet spoke for the first time, her voice cool.“Silas doesn’t see you as allies. He sees you as pawns. And pawns get sacrificed.”Malik’s hand tightened into a fist. He had lost men recently. Too many. And now, the proof sat right in front of him.Vincent muttered a curse, shaking his head.“If we do this, there’s no going back.”Louis finally leaned forward, meeting their gazes head-on.“There’s no ‘if.’ You’re already in a war. The only question is whether you want to win.”Silence.Then, Malik closed the folder and exhaled. “Fine.” He met Louis’s gaze. “We’re in.”A flicker of triumph crossed Pearl’s face, but she masked it quickly. One down. More to go.An hour later, the deal was set. Louis had gained new allies, and The Obsidian Ring had lost its grip
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The air inside The Crimson Vault was thick with tension, the kind that settled into the bones of men who had spent their lives gambling with fate.The underground club had always been a neutral ground—once a place where deals were made over whiskey and blood debts were negotiated in the dark corners.But tonight, it was the birthplace of a rebellion.Louis sat at the center of the long, steel table, his presence an unspoken challenge to the men around him.Gang leaders, crime bosses, and mercenaries—every one of them had thrived under Silas’s rule, and every one of them had suffered for it.The cracks were already showing in The Obsidian Ring’s control, and Louis was here to pry them wide open.His fingers tapped lightly against the surface of the table, deliberate, slow.He didn’t need to rush this. Men like these didn’t respect rushed words.They respected dominance.They respected the man who could sit in a room full of killers and still control the tempo.Pearl sat to his right, e
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The dim glow of multiple screens cast eerie reflections on Juliet’s face as she scrolled through an endless sea of encrypted files. The more she uncovered, the tighter the knot in her stomach became. This wasn’t just another hired gun. This was something else entirely.Silas Vance wasn’t just controlling Apple City. He had a weapon.And that weapon had a name.Ghost.A whisper in the underground. A myth even among the most feared assassins. No real identity. No past. No recorded failures. An operative so precise, so calculated, that his kills seemed almost preordained.Juliet exhaled sharply, feeling the weight of the revelation press against her ribs. Her fingers hovered over the keyboard as she hesitated, knowing this information would change everything.She tapped her earpiece. “Louis. We have a problem.”Louis stood by the massive floor-to-ceiling windows of his penthouse, whiskey swirling in his glass. Below, Apple City pulsed with neon and power—a city that had always belonged t
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The grand ballroom of The Sterling Manor was a spectacle of wealth and power, a dazzling display of Apple City’s elite. The chandeliers hung like frozen constellations above them, casting golden reflections over the polished marble floors. The scent of expensive perfume, aged whiskey, and quiet arrogance filled the air, mingling with the subtle tension that always accompanied gatherings of this magnitude.This was more than a charity gala. It was a declaration. A silent war where alliances were forged with smiles and knives were hidden behind tailored suits.At the heart of the room stood Silas Vance, a king on his throne. He didn’t need to make introductions; his presence alone commanded the room. His smirk was as sharp as the silver cufflinks on his wrists, his confidence exuding the knowledge that, tonight, he was in control.But that was about to change.The murmurs of conversation dipped as Louis Kindsor entered.He was a storm wrapped in midnight silk, his tailored suit fitting
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The dimly lit warehouse smelled of oil and dust, the silence pressing down like a weight. The only sound was the slow, measured pacing of Louis Kindsor, his footsteps echoing against the concrete floor.In the center of the room, Terminator X stood, his hands restrained behind his back, his expression unreadable. A single, overhead bulb cast jagged shadows across his face, making him look both dangerous and desperate.Louis held a gun, its barrel pointed lazily at the ground. But the message was clear—one wrong answer, and this conversation would end with a bullet.Pearl leaned against the far wall, arms crossed, her anger barely contained. Juliet stood a few steps away, arms tight around her tablet, her expression wary but composed.Louis finally stopped pacing. “Start talking.”Terminator X exhaled, his shoulders sagging slightly. “I didn’t have a choice.”Pearl let out a sharp laugh. “That’s rich. You betrayed us, and now you’re playing the victim?”Louis didn’t take his eyes off T
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The tension in the room was suffocating.Louis sat at the head of the conference table in his private suite, his fingers steepled beneath his chin. Across from him, Juliet and Pearl flanked the large screen displaying security footage from the vault. The grainy playback looped over and over—black-clad figures moving with precision, bypassing security protocols that should have been impenetrable.But it wasn’t just an external attack.Someone had let them in.“This isn’t just a robbery,” Juliet said, voice clipped. “This was an inside job.”Pearl slammed her palm against the table, her eyes burning with fury. “Someone in our own damn circle gave them access. We don’t just have a mole—we have a traitor.”Louis exhaled slowly, keeping his emotions in check. “What exactly was taken?”Juliet’s fingers flew across her tablet. “Three encrypted drives containing intel on The Broker’s former assets, offshore accounts, and… classified Eternals data.” She looked up, eyes sharp. “Whoever took the
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The remnants of the explosion still lingered in the city’s air when Louis received the invitation. Delivered by a courier in a crisp black suit, the envelope was simple—just an address, a time, and a name: Adrian Wolfe.Juliet stood beside him, arms crossed, reading over his shoulder. "A billionaire suddenly appearing out of nowhere, right when you need funding? Suspicious doesn’t even begin to cover it."Louis turned the card between his fingers. "Maybe. But if he’s got the resources, we can’t ignore him."Pearl exhaled sharply. "We can’t afford to walk into a trap either.""We’re not walking into anything unprepared." Louis glanced at Juliet. "Pull everything you can on Wolfe before the meeting. Background, assets, known associates. If he’s working both sides, I want to know before I sit across from him."Juliet gave a tight nod. "On it."The poker game was held at The Vesper Club, an exclusive underground casino catering to Apple City’s elite. Red-velvet walls, gold chandeliers, an
