Chapter 316
Author: T.K
last update2024-10-25 23:48:33

Gerald stood in the dimly lit corner of his study, the shadows stretching across his face as he pressed the phone to his ear.

He listened to the ringing tone with a sense of urgency, his gaze fixed on the framed portrait on the wall across from him—his family’s legacy, built on power, secrets, and an unbreakable chain of dominance. But tonight, that chain felt disturbingly fragile.

Finally, after a few rings, Denera’s voice came through. “Gerald,” she greeted, her tone mildly surprised. “We were just at Ethan’s house. What’s wrong?”

Wasting no time, Gerald cut to the chase. “When I returned to my mansion, my guards informed me that while I was away, a group of masked men attacked the estate.” His voice was laced with frustration, though he kept it cool and controlled, a hallmark of his personality even under pressure.

There was a brief silence on the other end before Denera finally spoke, her tone filled with disbelief. “Masked men? Are you serious?”

“Deadly serious,” he replied shar
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