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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 405
Chapter 405Scarface was hard to miss. His face, covered with scars that crisscrossed from both sides of his cheeks, gave him a feral, menacing look. His eyes were dark and cold, like two black stones, and his smile, if it could be called that, was cruel and twisted. His reputation preceded him—his brutality, his ruthlessness, the way he ruled The Pit. His presence made people move aside, like water parting for a storm.Behind him were five men—his inner circle, his trusted men. Each of them was imposing in their own right, dressed in expensive, sharp suits, the kind of men you wouldn’t dare cross unless you had a death wish.The first was tall, with a thick neck and arms like tree trunks, his face as hard as stone. The second, smaller in stature, but with an intensity in his eyes that spoke volumes, was the one who looked the most alert, scanning the room with a kind of hunger. The third was a broad-shouldered man with dark, slick hair, his grin widening as he scanned the club. The f
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 406
Chapter 406The moment the bulky man’s hand rose, ready to strike Lina, a blur of motion cut through the thick air of *The Pit*. In an instant, Kai was there. With precise speed, his fingers wrapped around the man’s wrist, halting the slap just inches from Lina’s terrified face. Lina barely had time to flinch, her arms half-raised in a futile attempt to protect herself. She whimpered, curling in on herself, her breath coming out in quick, shallow gasps. She had seen violence before, but never this close, never aimed at her. A sharp gasp swept through the club, rippling through the onlookers like a shockwave. All eyes locked onto Kai, the stranger who had dared to defy one of Scarface’s top men. A murmur ran through the crowd. *"Who the hell is that?"* *"Does he have a death wish?"* *"He just stopped the Blood Hound."* The name carried weight, a menace that sent shivers down spines. Blood Hound—the man Kai had stopped—was one of Scarface’s most feared lieutenants, a brutal e
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 407
Chapter 407Scarface’s chuckle sent a chill through the room. It wasn’t the kind of laughter that put people at ease—it was the kind that made them uneasy, the kind that meant something dangerous was about to happen.He leaned forward slightly, placing his glass on the table with deliberate slowness. The ice clinked against the sides, the only sound in the room aside from Blood Hound’s groaning as he lay on the ground, beaten and humiliated.Kai stood still, his body loose but ready. He could feel the weight of every gaze in The Pit pressing down on him. The tension in the air was thick, electric. Lina clutched his arm tightly, her fingers digging into his sleeve, but he didn’t look at her. His eyes were locked on Scarface.Scarface’s scarred face twisted into something that was neither a frown nor a smile. His dark eyes flicked between Kai and Blood Hound before he exhaled through his nose and leaned back again.“That was quite the show.” His voice was smooth, yet there was a roughne
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 408
Chapter 408Immediately, another lieutenant, a towering brute with cold, soulless eyes named Crusher, ordered everyone out of the pit with a menacing tone that sent shivers down their spines. "Get the hell out!" he barked, his deep voice cutting through the air like a blade. Panic broke loose. People scrambled for the exits, pushing and shoving in desperation. Then, a gunshot rang out. A deafening bang. A sharp, sudden end to someone's life. The crowd screamed, hysteria spreading like wildfire. A man collapsed, lifeless, blood pooling beneath him. Viper stood there, his gun smoking, his face void of any remorse. He had killed someone in cold blood, just for the thrill of it. More screams. More chaos. People rushed toward the exits even faster, tripping over chairs, knocking over tables, desperate to escape. Viper turned slowly, his lips curling into a cruel smirk as he raised his gun again. This time, he pointed it at Lina. "And you," he said, his voice laced with sadi
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 409
Chapter 409Kai continued to swing the detonator casually in his hand, the small device spinning between his fingers like it was nothing more than a toy. His voice was steady, his tone almost indifferent.“She was hired to kill my boss,” he said, his eyes locked onto Scarface. “And in the attempt, I killed her.”Scarface’s expression remained unreadable, but there was a flicker of something behind his eyes. Interest. Suspicion. Maybe both.Kai kept walking, slow and deliberate, like he had all the time in the world. “Later, I found out she’s from around here,” he continued, his voice calm but sharp. “She runs one of the biggest gangs in this city.” He stopped and turned to face Scarface again. “And now, I’m on a mission to wipe her entire operation off the surface of the earth.”The words hung in the air for a moment, thick with intent.“But first,” Kai added, his tone shifting slightly, “I need to find the man who hired her to assassinate my boss.”A faint smirk played at his lips as
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 410
Chapter 410The word cut through the air, stopping Kai and Lina in their tracks.Kai turned his head slightly, eyes narrowing. He recognized the voice.Scarface.The gang leader had stood up, taking slow, deliberate steps toward him. His boots echoed against the floor. His men shifted, watching closely, waiting.Kai turned fully to face him. “Well? What is it?”Scarface stopped just a foot away. He studied Kai for a moment, his dark eyes unreadable. Then, his lips curled into a smirk.“I want to give you an opportunity,” he said.Kai tilted his head slightly. “Is that so?”Scarface nodded. “You and I—we have a common enemy. If you’re serious about wiping them out, then I say we work together.” He tilted his head slightly. “But you don’t get to walk in here and make demands. If you want to work with me, you do it under me.”Kai’s smirk didn’t fade, but his eyes sharpened.“Become my lieutenant,” Scarface continued. “Take Bloodhound’s position and work for me. Then we’ll talk about wipi
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 411
Chapter 411Lina still felt the weight of the night pressing on her chest as she and Kai walked into the dimly lit airport. The air smelled of coffee and jet fuel, and the soft murmur of conversations filled the space. She barely registered the people moving past them, her mind still replaying the scene at the pit—Scarface, his men, the blood on the ground, and Kai, standing there like he had done it all before.Kai, as always, seemed completely unfazed. He led the way to the ticket counter, his movements calm and deliberate. Lina followed, still struggling to gather her thoughts.The woman behind the counter looked up, her professional smile never faltering. “Where to?”Kai slid his card onto the counter. “Two tickets to Emerald Falls. First class.”Lina blinked. First class? She hadn’t even thought about how they’d be traveling, but of course, Kai wouldn’t settle for anything less.The ticket agent’s fingers moved over the keyboard. “There’s a flight leaving in an hour. Shall I book
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 412
Chapter 412Liam Carter stood on the balcony, swirling the amber liquid in his glass as he watched the Rolls-Royce glide smoothly into the driveway below. The headlights cut through the evening dimness, casting long shadows across the estate’s stone-paved entrance. He exhaled slowly, leaning against the railing.Kai had already told him over the phone how things had gone down in Red Waters. The mission was completed, and somehow, Kai had decided to bring a girl back with him—an assistant, he had said. Liam found that strange. Kai wasn’t the type to get involved with anyone, much less take someone under his wing. But then again, Kai was full of surprises.He downed the rest of his drink, placed the glass on a nearby table, and made his way downstairs.By the time he stepped outside, Kai was already out of the car, standing beside a young woman who looked hesitant, almost as if she wasn’t sure whether to move or stay put. She had wide eyes, taking in the mansion with an expression that
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Chapter 468: The Hidden Hand
Chapter 468: The Hidden HandThe dawn light crept beneath the heavy drapes of Williams Jesse’s bedroom, painting thin stripes of gold across his neatly made bed. He lay still for a moment, listening to the low hum of traffic outside. On the bedside table, the news channel played on mute, flashing headlines across the screen: “EMC VIRUS NEUTRALIZED,” “CUSTOMERS POUR BACK IN,” and “COMPANY STABILITY RESTORED.”Williams propped himself up on one elbow and reached for the remote, clicking off the TV. He studied the blank screen for a heartbeat, then swung his legs over the edge of the bed and stood. The past few days had been a masterclass in deception, and now the world believed the danger was gone. But in truth, the real virus—silent, undetectable, and far more dangerous—lay hidden in the deepest layers of EMC’s network.He dressed quickly in a crisp white shirt and charcoal slacks, buttoning cuffs with precise motions. His reflection in the mirror showed a calm, confident man. No one w
Chapter 467: The Applause
Chapter 467: The ApplauseThe afternoon sun cast a golden hue over the EMC skyscraper, its reflective glass exterior shimmering like a beacon of triumph. Inside, the atmosphere was electric. An impromptu all-staff meeting had been called by CEO Eric Wood, a rare occurrence that sent ripples of curiosity and anticipation through every department.Employees from all levels gathered in the grand auditorium, a state-of-the-art facility designed for such significant announcements. The room buzzed with chatter, the air thick with excitement and speculation. Whispers of the recent virus removal and the mysterious figure behind it dominated conversations.The middle rows were filled with dozens of staff from departments like finance, IT, customer care, logistics, and development. They whispered, leaned sideways, and shared raised brows as they clapped.“That’s the guy, right?” one whispered to her colleague.“Nathaniel Grey. They say he barely even comes to EMC.”“Well, he shows up and boom—t
Chapter 466: The Ghost in the Code
Chapter 466: The Ghost in the CodeThe sun rose lazily over Emerald Falls, its golden rays piercing through the sleek glass exterior of the EMC skyscraper. Inside, however, the day had started long before dawn. The Control Center’s success had set off a chain reaction that echoed through every floor, every department, and every hallway of the company.By 9 a.m., EMC was alive with celebration. In the reception area of the main lobby, clusters of employees stood huddled around digital screens and glowing tables, their voices buzzing like a swarm of bees. The virus was gone. Just like that. No system crashes, no missing files, and no corrupted data logs. Overnight, the ghost that had haunted their finance sector for months had vanished.Cheers broke out when the first internal memo was released.INTERNAL MEMO – SYSTEM STABILITY REPORT“All affected sectors have been restored. The virus has been neutralized. Full operations have resumed.”The message bore the signature of Liam Carter, no
Chapter 465: Control Protocol
Chapter 465: Control ProtocolThe glass elevator hummed softly as it descended into the lower chambers of EMC, its view revealing the underbelly of one of the most secure buildings in Emerald Falls.Liam stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his posture relaxed, but his face was painted with that same smug satisfaction that often made people unsure whether to admire or hate him. Beside him, Kai stood silent, his sharp eyes flicking down to his laptop screen as he made last-minute checks to his code. He had double-checked everything already—but he enjoyed looking busy, especially when people were watching.When the elevator doors opened, they stepped into a dim, sterile corridor lined with gleaming silver panels. At the far end stood a massive, armored gate bearing the seal of EMC. Mounted beside it was a tall humanoid figure—an android security guard that looked like something out of a dystopian dream. It had no visible face, just a smooth metallic mask with a glowing blue str
Chapter 464: The Test of Control
Chapter 464: The Test of ControlLiam Carter walked into his office with the slow, confident gait of a man who believed the world was just one move away from kneeling. His tailored navy coat swayed with each step. He had just finished a meeting with Eric Wood.At the far end of the room, Kai Nakamura sat cross-legged on the edge of a sleek glass desk, a laptop balanced on his thigh. His posture was casual, too relaxed. Kai always carried himself like the room belonged to him—even if it didn’t.Liam didn’t look at him. He was already pulling off his gloves, tossing them carelessly on the table. “Eric folded faster than I thought,” he muttered. “His spine’s made of jelly.”Kai didn’t look up. He tapped a few keys, scrolling through rows of code that glowed green against the black screen. “Shocking,” he replied flatly. “You threatened to expose him to the court. That tends to do the trick.”Liam pressed the intercom. “Alisha, get Mr. Arjun Patel here. Now.”“Yes, Mr. Carter,” came the cr
Chapter 463: The Balance of Power
Chapter 463: The Balance of PowerThe morning sun was barely up when Liam Carter stepped out of his black SUV, surrounded by two bodyguards in dark suits. The air around EMC headquarters was thick with tension, though the usual buzz of employees trying to look busy filled the halls. In his office on the top floor, Eric sat behind his desk, sipping black coffee and flipping through reports. He looked tired, his hair a little messier than usual and his tie loosened. His secretary, Cara Hart, tapped on his glass door and entered without waiting for a response.“Sir,” she said, a little nervously, “Liam Carter is on his way up to see you.”Eric’s hand paused mid-turn on a report page. He looked up slowly. “Now?”Cara nodded. “He didn’t book a meeting. Just said he’s coming. Should I let him in?”Eric exhaled and leaned back in his chair. “Of course you should,” he muttered. “Let him in.”A few seconds later, the door opened, and Liam walked in like he owned the place. His suit was sharp,
Chapter 462: Voices of War
Chapter 462: Voices of WarThe night air was heavy, still laced with the tension of the exchange that had just gone down. The warehouse was cold and dimly lit, the air thick with smoke and silence. Rusted metal beams lined the ceiling, and old crates were stacked against the cracked walls.Williams stepped inside, his black coat dragging slightly on the concrete floor. Kane, Tom, and Dorian were already there, seated around a battered steel table, waiting for him like wolves ready for the hunt.William tossed the duffel bag onto the table and unzipped it.“This is a lot of cash,” he said, glancing around at the others. “It’s not smart to walk around with this much money. I’ll take it to the bank, make a deposit, and then transfer your cut to each of you.”The others nodded in agreement.“You said you had the man who killed Sasha,” Kane spoke first, his voice low and impatient, his fingers drumming restlessly on the table.Williams said nothing at first. He walked to the center of the
Chapter 461: Smoke and Shadows
Chapter 461: Smoke and ShadowsWilliams stepped out of Mr. Sterling’s office with his hands buried deep in the pockets of his coat. The soft click of the door closing behind him felt like a seal on a conversation he had no intention of honoring. His steps were steady, but his mind was racing. The hallway was quiet, only the muffled sounds of chatter from distant rooms echoing faintly. None of it concerned him. Not now.He made his way down the elevator, the polished metal doors reflecting his cold stare. As the numbers ticked down floor by floor, he exhaled slowly and murmured to himself, “They really think I’m playing by their rules…”The elevator doors opened, and he walked into the underground parking lot. He moved like a man with a purpose. His driverless black sedan waited where it always did. He slipped inside, started the engine, and drove off without a second thought.The sun outside was beginning to set, bathing the streets of Emerald Falls in golden light, but Williams wasn’
Chapter 460: A Perfect Plan
Chapter 460: A Perfect PlanInside Mr. Sterling’s office, the atmosphere was tense. The air smelled of dark roast coffee and expensive cologne, but under it all was a scent of fear—muffled, but present. The lights were dimmed, casting long shadows across the wooden floor and walls lined with books and polished glass cases. It was supposed to be a place of quiet intellect, but today it was a battlefield of ideas and schemes.Mr. Sterling paced behind his desk, arms folded tightly behind his back, jaw clenched. His face was hard to read, but his silence spoke volumes. Across the room, Williams sat comfortably on the leather sofa, legs crossed, hands folded casually on his knee. There was a slight smirk on his face, a glimmer of confidence that hadn’t been there a few days ago.“I’ve delivered the fake virus to Liam,” Williams said, breaking the silence. “He didn’t suspect a thing. He even agreed to test it. That buys us enough time.”Sterling stopped pacing and turned, brows furrowed. “
