2024-12-11 22:25:28
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 73: The Revelation
The newsroom lights cast a sterile glow on the stack of tabloids spread across Julian’s desk. The headlines screamed accusations of corruption and cruelty, painting him as a man with no soul—an heir to tyranny. “This isn’t just business,” Julian muttered, slamming his fist on the desk. “This is personal.” Madeline stepped into the room, holding a small package. Her sharp gaze softened slightly as she studied him. “This arrived an hour ago,” she said, setting it down carefully. Julian tore the package open, his fingers trembling. Inside was a photograph, yellowed with age, of their fathers standing shoulder to shoulder, their smiles laced with an eerie camaraderie. Tucked beneath it was a note: “You’re paying for his sins.” He froze, the words slicing deeper than any blade. Madeline crossed her arms. “Alastair.” Julian nodded, his jaw tightening. “He’s not just targeting me. He’s digging into the past, using my father’s legacy to burn everything I’ve built.” Madeline moved
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 74: The Infiltration
The dim light in Julian’s office highlighted the lines of tension etched into his face as he leaned over the sprawling map pinned to the table. Red threads connected names, corporations, and accounts, forming the web of Alastair’s Shadow Network. Madeline stood beside him, her arms crossed, her keen eyes following the connections.“If we’re going to dismantle Alastair’s empire, we start here,” Julian said, his finger tracing the thread leading to a financial firm at the center.“That’s not enough,” Madeline interjected, her voice sharp with determination. “If we dismantle it quietly, someone else could rebuild it. We need to expose everything. Burn it to the ground.”Julian’s lips twitched into a grim smile. “Not just expose it—obliterate it. And for that, we’ll need the best.”Julian’s first call was to Marcus Kane, a reclusive cybersecurity expert he’d worked with years ago.“Julian Grey. Been a while,” Marcus said, his voice dripping with intrigue. “What’s this about?”“I need you
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 75: The Unexpected Help
Julian sat alone in the dim glow of his office, poring over the decrypted documents Marcus had painstakingly extracted. His phone buzzed. The unfamiliar number gave him pause, but instinct pushed him to answer.“Julian,” the voice on the line was hesitant, almost subdued. “It’s Ethan.”Julian’s grip on the phone tightened, his blood running cold. “What do you want?” he demanded, his voice a blade of ice.“We need to talk. In person. It’s about Alastair,” Ethan replied urgently.Julian’s jaw clenched. Memories of betrayal flashed in his mind, but something in Ethan’s tone pulled him back from hanging up. After a long pause, he relented. “One chance. You screw me, and you won’t walk away again.”Madeline overheard the conversation and shot him a questioning glance. “You’re not meeting him alone,” she said firmly.The café was nearly empty, the late hour cloaking it in shadows. Julian and Madeline sat at a corner booth, eyes trained on the door. When Ethan walked in, he looked nothing li
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 76: The Trap
The digital map of Alastair Crane’s criminal empire glowed on the wall, connecting lines of illicit power and corruption like a spider’s web. Julian paced in front of it, the tension in his steps palpable.“This is our moment,” he said, his voice sharp, commanding. “We’ve got Alastair in our sights. But if anyone falters, we lose him—and possibly our lives.”Madeline, seated at the corner of the table, stood and walked to Julian’s side. Her expression was calm but intense, her emerald-green dress a stark contrast to the grim mood.“There’s a weak point,” she said, tapping a red-marked node on the screen. “He’s funneling money through a shell company, and he oversees every major transaction himself. We can use his paranoia to our advantage.”Julian nodded, his jaw tightening. “We make him move. Force him into the open. Once he’s exposed, we strike. Hard and fast.”Ethan leaned over the blueprints spread across the table, his fingers tracing a path. “We can fake evidence of betrayal fro
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 77: The Descent into Danger
The air was sharp with tension as Julian Grey crouched behind a crumbling stone wall, surveying the sprawling estate before him. Alastair Crane’s fortress loomed like a beast of shadow and steel, surrounded by guards armed to the teeth. A single misstep here would mean certain death—for him and for Madeline.The chilling video of her bound and gagged played over in his mind, her wide eyes screaming for him to stay away. But Julian was already too far gone, the threads of caution unraveling as fury propelled him forward.Clad in black, his movements were a whisper in the night. Slipping through the gaps in security, he made his way toward the estate's heart. Every step was a calculated risk, every breath a silent prayer.Meanwhile, inside the grand study of Alastair Crane’s estate, Madeline sat in a straight-backed chair, her wrists raw from the ropes binding her. Alastair leaned against his massive oak desk, swirling a glass of dark liquor as he observed her with a smirk.“You’re rema
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 78: The Final Betrayal
The news of Alastair Crane’s arrest tore through his empire like wildfire, sending his once-loyal followers into a frenzy. To save himself, Alastair did the unthinkable: he turned on his own network, offering law enforcement a list of names in exchange for leniency. His betrayal fractured the foundation of his operation, creating chaos as his lieutenants scrambled to protect themselves.Julian Grey watched the unraveling of Alastair's Shadow Network with a calculated gaze. For years, Alastair had been the puppet master, pulling strings to control the world around him. Now, he was a desperate man clutching at splinters of power.In their safe house, Julian gathered his team around a table littered with maps, files, and glowing screens. His tone was sharp, commanding. “Alastair’s betrayal has set the stage, but we need to move fast. His empire is in freefall, and if we don’t dismantle it completely, someone else will rise to take his place.”Madeline, seated beside him, nodded. “We need
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 79: The Sacrifice
Dazed for few minutes from the hit to his head by the invaders Julian woke up to the sharp ringtone from his phone.The phone rang sharply, cutting through the silence of the night. Julian picked it up, already bracing himself for the worst.“Julian Grey,” came Alastair’s venomous voice, each word dripping with menace. “You’ve been a thorn in my side for far too long.”Julian’s grip on the phone tightened. “Alastair.”“I have something of yours. Or should I say someone?” Alastair hissed. In the background, Julian heard Madeline’s muffled cry—a sound that made his blood run cold.“You bastard,” Julian growled, his voice low and dangerous.Alastair’s laugh was a sinister echo. “You took everything from me. Now, you have a choice: your empire or her life. You have 24 hours to decide. Tick-tock.”The line went dead, leaving Julian with the chilling sound of silence. He stood motionless, rage and fear colliding within him.In his office, Julian stared out at the city skyline, the weight o
Rise of Victor Kane: The Betrayed Heir Chapter 80: The Confrontation
The sterile chill of the prison gnawed at Julian as he walked through the endless gray corridors, his steps echoing ominously. The guards flanked him, their faces unreadable, but Julian’s focus was singular—he was here to end this, once and for all.The clank of the heavy steel door jarred him back to the present. Inside the dimly lit cell sat Alastair Crane, a man once exuding dominance now reduced to a mere shadow of himself. Yet his eyes retained that familiar glint of defiance.“Ah, Julian Grey,” Alastair drawled, his voice laced with mockery. “The golden boy himself. I must say, I didn’t expect a visit. Come to boast about how virtuous you’ve become?”Julian stepped forward, his presence as commanding as ever. “I’m not here to gloat, Alastair. I’m here to ensure you understand the full extent of your defeat.”Alastair smirked, leaning back against the cold wall. “Defeat? Is that what you call it? You think putting me behind bars erases everything I’ve done to you?”Julian’s gaze
Latest Chapter
Chapter 193: The Shadow’s Legacy
The earth beneath Madeline's feet trembled violently. Dust swirled around her as the walls of the underground facility groaned under the pressure, cracking like bones breaking under strain. She barely registered the roar of destruction that filled the air—the hiss of overloading systems, the screams of machines giving way to chaos. The world as she knew it was collapsing, disintegrating into oblivion. Her heart raced, and her breath came in sharp, shallow gasps. She had no time to process what had just happened—the deactivation of the doomsday device had only been a temporary reprieve. The machine had been silenced, but it wasn’t enough. The damage was done. Beside her, The Ghost remained unnervingly calm, his posture unflinching as he studied the shifting environment. He seemed almost detached, like the destruction surrounding them was nothing more than an everyday occurrence. But Madeline couldn’t share that detachment. Her mind screamed for clarity, but it was drowned out by the
Chapter 192: The Moment of Truth
Madeline’s hand hovered over the activation console, every muscle in her body taut with the weight of the decision. The countdown was ticking, its rhythmic pulse a metronome to the unraveling world around her. Each second felt like an eternity. The hum of the machine vibrated through her chest, each thrum sinking deeper into her skin as though the very fabric of reality were trembling beneath her. Julian’s face flashed in her mind—the way he had looked at her with such fierce trust, the desperation in his voice when he begged her to make the right choice. His sacrifice. His death. All of it had led her here, to this moment. Her breath was shallow. The temperature in the room seemed to drop, her fingertips tingling with an icy sensation. The world outside this facility was in shambles. People were dying, cities were falling, and a war for the future of mankind raged in every corner of the globe. Madeline’s mind raced. Her father’s legacy called to her—control, order, structure. A wo
Chapter 191: The Last Gamble
The air was thick with tension, crackling with the hum of the doomsday device that loomed before Julian and Madeline. The device’s core pulsed ominously, its glow casting erratic shadows across the chamber as if the very air itself held its breath. The swirling vortex of energy at its center was maddening, a singular point of impending destruction, and it seemed to echo in Julian’s chest.Across from them stood The Ghost, their posture unmoving, a figure of cold calculation. The mask they wore was gone, revealing eyes that gleamed with a sickening mix of control and confidence.“You have a choice,” The Ghost spoke, their voice like smooth velvet, impossible to ignore. “Join The Collective. Together, you can reshape the world. Rebuild it from the ashes of the old. Or refuse, and watch everything crumble into dust.”Julian felt Madeline stiffen beside him. The weight of the offer hung between them like an unbearable burden.“What’s the catch?” Madeline’s voice was sharp, her grip tighte
Chapter 190: The Final Convergence
Julian's heart pounded in his chest, the pressure building with every rapid click of his fingers over the console. His mind raced as his eyes darted to the countdown timer ticking down with relentless precision. The hum of the doomsday device vibrated through the floor, its glowing, pulsating lights casting ominous shadows on the cold metal walls around him."Almost there," Julian muttered to himself, breath shallow and fast, as he worked frantically, his hand slick with sweat. He was so close to disabling the device, to stopping everything from going to hell.But then, the tremors started. A low rumble, soft at first, then growing steadily stronger until the ground beneath him seemed to vibrate in warning. Julian’s eyes widened in alarm.“Madeline,” he growled, his voice tight with urgency, “we’ve got company.”She was already moving, her stance hardened, eyes scanning the cavernous room. She raised her weapon, her fingers curling around the grip with practiced ease.“Not yet,” she w
Chapter 189: A World on the Edge
Julian’s pulse pounded in his ears as he paced in the dimly lit underground corridor, the weight of Madeline’s confession pressing down on him like a vice. Every word she had spoken was a jagged piece of a puzzle he couldn’t quite fit together. Her betrayal, her lies, everything he had believed about her, it all felt like a cruel trick. But now—now she stood at his side. Was she an ally or an adversary? Could she truly be both?As they descended further into the labyrinth of tunnels, his thoughts spun wildly. He couldn’t shake the image of her tear-streaked face, her whispered confession. She’s torn, he thought bitterly. She’s still deciding. But will she make the right choice when it matters most?He turned to her, his voice cold, the question that had burned in him since her revelation escaping his lips. “You said you’d help me stop this,” he spat, anger and distrust clear in his words. “But tell me, Madeline—what happens when it’s over? Are you going to pick up where your father le
Chapter 188: The Truth About Madeline
The underground base hummed with the low, unyielding buzz of machinery, but all Julian could hear was the thundering beat of his own heart. His eyes were fixed on Madeline, her pale face betraying the storm of thoughts she tried so desperately to hide. The air between them crackled with unspoken truths, each second thicker than the last. The hesitation in her gaze, the quick flicker of guilt—he had seen it before, but now it carried the weight of something much greater. Julian’s voice cut through the oppressive silence, sharp and unforgiving. “Tell me the truth, Madeline,” he demanded. His eyes bored into her, seeking the answers buried beneath the facade. “What’s really going on? No more lies. No more half-truths.” Madeline froze, her breath caught in her throat. For a moment, she looked like a deer caught in headlights, trapped between the weight of her past and the consequences of her choices. Slowly, she stepped back, but not from fear. It was the step of someone preparing to fa
Chapter 187: The Countdown to Reckoning
The air in the underground base was thick with tension. Every corner of the room pulsed with the relentless hum of technology, but nothing could drown out the chilling sound of the countdown ticking away on the monitor in front of Julian. The numbers were moving, inching closer to zero, each passing second dragging him deeper into the abyss of uncertainty. He clenched his fists, staring at the digital clock as if his will could reverse the inevitable.“Three hours,” The Ghost’s voice broke through the silence, low and grim. “That’s all we have before the device activates.”Julian’s teeth ground together, his jaw a stone mask of resolve. “Where is it?” he asked, his voice controlled but edged with desperation.The Ghost shook their head, their mask reflecting the flickering lights of the monitor. “We don’t know. The Collective has layered its location with decoys. Every false lead is another step in their plan. They’ve been plotting this for centuries, Julian. You’re up against somethi
Chapter 186: The Scent of a New War
The war room was suffocating, its walls alive with the soft hum of technology, and Julian could feel the weight of the air pressing against his chest. Holographic displays flickered, casting ghostly lights across the room, filled with news feeds and intercepted transmissions. The name The Collective had been nothing more than a whisper in the dark corners of his dealings with The Architect. Now, as their influence spread across the screens before him, Julian felt a chill crawl down his spine. “They’ve been pulling the strings since before we were born,” The Ghost said, voice echoing in the sterile room as they paced behind him, their presence like a shadow in the dark. “Governments, corporations, even resistance groups—they’ve infiltrated them all. The Architect was just a tool, a tool to solidify their grip on power. Now that it’s gone, they see you as a threat to their carefully constructed balance.” Julian’s jaw clenched. A threat. The words weighed heavily in the air. Everything
Chapter 185: The Betrayal Unveiled
Julian’s chest tightened as he stared at the holographic network, the swirling data casting flickering lights across his face. The truth that The Ghost had revealed was a weight on his mind, a suffocating pressure that wouldn't let go. He still couldn’t comprehend it—how his life, his entire existence, had been manipulated like a puppet on strings. And now, here he was, standing at the precipice of an uncertain future. The doors to the chamber hissed open, and Julian turned instinctively, heart pounding. His blood ran cold at the sight of her. Madeline. Her clothes were torn, her skin streaked with dirt and blood. She looked like she had just clawed her way out of hell, but despite the grime and exhaustion, her eyes were fierce—defiant. “Julian,” she said, her voice trembling with fatigue, “we don’t have much time.” He stared at her, confusion and anger warring within him. “What the hell are you doing here? I thought you—” “—betrayed you?” Madeline interrupted, her lips curling
