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Chapter 1142 – The Greystone Patriarch’s Decision
*****Of course, Dominic perfectly understood what his father was trying to do; after all, the intention was already too painfully obvious to ignore.Just like the Harrison and Blacwood families, the Greystone Patriarch also wanted to curry Grace’s favor and stand on the same side as them.Although he had no idea about the terrifying opportunity those two families had recognized or the danger that pushed them to do what they did, he didn’t want the Greystones to miss it.It was pure strategic submission, political survival, and calculated humility, all of which Dominic perfectly understood.But…Who was he?He was Dominic Greystone, one of the most feared underground figures in the region… a man whose name alone could silence streets.He was a man who had built his reputation through blood, ruthlessness, and dominance, and now…He was being ordered to not only offer a public apology, but also become someone else’s subordinate.Worse still...The subordinate of the very woma
Chapter 1141 – The Greystone Patriarch’s Order
*****Every gaze instantly snapped toward Dominic like arrows upon the Patriarch’s words, while Dominic himself jolted violently, appearing as if struck.He looked up at his father, shock and disbelief flooding his features, but before he could utter a single word…“You will not only abort that mission,” the Patriarch continued, his voice firm now, leaving absolutely no room for argument, “but you will also publicly apologize.”The statement alone was shocking enough, but the Patriarch wasn’t finished.“And added to that,” he added, almost casually, “you shall convert your organization into a security force and present it to her as compensation.”Silence.For several seconds that seemed to stretch into eternity, Dominic just stared at his father as if the man had suddenly begun speaking an alien language, time itself seeming frozen.‘Stop my revenge?’‘Publicly apologize?’‘Convert my cartel into a security force?’‘Hand it over to her?’Different questions echoed in his m
Chapter 1140 – Dominic Greystone’s Shock
*****“Huff!”The sound of a heavy inhale suddenly tore through the hall, loud and uneven, instantly snapping every nerve tight.In the next second, faces across the room changed in unison, expressions shifting from tense curiosity to outright alarm.It was common knowledge… something every citizen in Riverton City understood from childhood, that the First-Rank families stood at the very pinnacle of power.They were the apex predators of the city’s hierarchy, ruling over industries, wealth, influence, and the lives of more than a million people beneath them.And yet…Two First-Rank families lowering themselves… no, outright currying favor with a nameless woman who had just been expelled from her own family, an ordinary upper second-rank family?The contradiction alone was enough to make anyone’s scalp prickle.It was…Several people swallowed one after the other, cold sweat forming along their temples and backs.It was simply too absurd and too impossible, and yet…“I thou
Chapter 1139 – “They Are Being Sycophantic”
*****Most faces in the hall remained confused, some stunned, and only a handful showed dawning comprehension.And seeing them, a flicker of disappointment crossed the elder’s expression, but still, he continued.“Fine,” he said, raising one hand slightly. “Let us assume that was some elaborate scheme none of us has uncovered yet.”His tone shifted, sounding sharper now.“What about the Blackwoods?”That single question detonated in the hall.Brows jumped, eyes widened, and murmurs almost started…But he cut them off before anyone could speak.“At least,” he continued, “everyone knows the Harrison Family has historical dealings with Sky Group. So as shocking as their decision was… it wasn’t completely unimaginable.”He paused again, and this time…The silence felt heavier.“But…” he said quietly, almost every breath in the hall becoming strained.“Why would a first-rank family… one of the five strongest, most powerful, and most influential families in Riverton City, not o
Chapter 1138 – An Elder’s Speculation
*****As soon as the voice echoed, every gaze in the hall snapped toward the owner, and just then, the man rose slowly, his palms pressing briefly against his knees as if grounding himself before standing.His face remained tense, but his eyes carried the sharp focus of someone piecing together a puzzle under pressure.“I don’t know this Grace Sky girl,” he admitted honestly. “The only time I’ve heard her name was when the Harrison Family handed Project Echelon to her company.”No one responded.They already knew that, and their expressions made it obvious.But the elder continued anyway.“I didn’t take her seriously back then,” he confessed. “I believed she… and her family was merely a front for the Harrisons.”A faint murmur of agreement rippled through the hall, showing that all of them had also believed that.“I believed,” the elder continued, voice tightening slightly, “that Project Echelon had only been handed over on the surface… while the Harrisons retained full contr
Chapter 1137 – Tension In The Greystone Estate
*****On the western side of Riverton City stood an estate whose territory stretched so vast that it resembled a miniature kingdom rather than a residential compound.It featured a range of elegant architectural designs, meticulously maintained landscapes, private lakes, and security systems so advanced that they rivaled military installations, all clearly marking its boundaries.This was Greystone Family’s estate, one of the five five-rank families of Riverton City… a power whose influence could tilt the city and reshape political alliances.Yet at this moment…The atmosphere inside the estate was suffocating, heavy, and oppressive.It felt as though the air itself carried weight, pressing down on every chest, making even breathing an effort.Servants walked quietly, their footsteps cautious, sensing the tension like animals before a storm.Inside the largest hall…On the elevated platform, seated facing the front was the elderly Patriarch.At this moment, the man who had r
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