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Gerhard’s face lit up as he led her to one of Winchester’s most famous bistros. The place was elegant and warm, wrapped in soft lighting and low, murmuring conversations.They had barely taken their seats when the dishes began arriving, one after another, perfectly arranged.Gerhard signaled the waiter. “A bottle of your finest red wine.”Then he turned to Renata with a polished smile. “It’s such a happy day. You’ve been discharged. We should drink to celebrate.”Renata raised her hand immediately. “I’ll pass.”“No can do!” Gerhard blurted out, his voice sharp and impatient.His disappointment was instant. His plan was obvious—get her drunk, loosen her guard, find an opening. But Renata shut him down without hesitation.“I’m really sorry, Gerha
Chapter 539
Alex was at home when Oskar called.“Sir,” Oskar said. “How do you want to proceed with Anton Dunkel?”Alex lay back on the bed and stared at the ceiling. He thought for a moment. “He wanted me dead over a cheap money scam involving Leonora,” he said flatly. “But we’re not going to kill him over something that small, are we?”“No, sir,” Oskar replied. “We’ll drain him dry. Every last cent. Then we take over all his land.”Alex’s expression hardened. “Marquis Anton Dunkel controls a major state. It borders Xia territory. Do you really think we can handle it?”“Of course we can,” Oskar said without hesitation. “Our underground network includes many Xia people who are still deeply connected to Xia.”“They’re ready to take any position we give them. They know the terrain, the systems, and the routes. Their big families are there—and to them, family is everything. They’ll handle it perfectly.”Alex fell silent. He had money—more than enough—but in Prussia, money alone didn’t equal power.T
Chapter 538
The gunshot cracked through the hall.Everyone saw it.The red-haired man’s head snapped back as blood sprayed the air. His body dropped before anyone could even scream.What shocked the crowd even more—Kaltmann was shot too.Leon Zhao’s bullet tore straight through Kaltmann’s body. A dark hole bloomed in his chest. Kaltmann staggered, eyes wide, staring at Anton in pure disbelief.“You… you… how dare—”Bang.Leon Zhao fired again. This time, straight through Kaltmann’s head.The old man collapsed lifelessly to the floor.Leonora stood abruptly, her chair scraping loudly. She stared at Leon Zhao, fury burning in her eyes.“How dare you open fire in this hall?”Leon Zhao smiled calmly, as if he had merely corrected a mistake.“I never let people who try to scam me walk away alive,” he said. “And that bastard even dared to accuse my Master of helping him. What kind of poisonous snake would do that? I had to kill him.”“Wonderful,” Alex said. He clapped slowly, mockingly. The sound echoe
Chapter 537
Alex’s foot snapped forward in a brutal arc and slammed into Kaltmann’s chest.The old man was launched backward. Blood sprayed from his mouth as his body crashed across the floor.“How dare you,” Alex said coldly, stepping forward, “as an advisor, criticize a decision made by Miss Silberkreuz.”He stared down at Kaltmann like a judge passing sentence.“Who do you think you are?” Alex continued. “You think you can control your own boss?”“This kick was sent by Miss Silberkreuz,” he said. “To remind you of your place. And to make sure you never mislead her again.”Kaltmann wiped the blood from his lips and glared at Alex Saint-Claire with hatred burning in his eyes.Leonora was hesitating. She hadn’t made a bid yet. And it was because of Alex.Kaltmann’s voice was rough and strained, scraping out of his throat.“You’re the one who lied to Miss Silberkreuz,” he snarled. “You’re the reason she lost a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”Alex laughed—a short, sharp sound full of contempt.“Wh
Chapter 536
The host smiled tightly.“We’re here to do business, not start a war. Let’s all calm down.”Leonora found her seat at the very front of the hall, her name engraved neatly on the table. As expected, Alex was seated automatically at her right.The problem was the left seat.Old man Kaltmann had already taken it.Alex Saint-Claire sat down without reacting. As he did, Leonora leaned closer, lowering her voice.“That man over there—the one you slapped,” she whispered, her eyes flicking forward, “is Marquise Anton Dunkel. The richest man in Dunkelfels. His duke despised my grandfather, so our families have been at each other’s throats for years.”Her voice hardened. “The one beside him is Leon Zhao—a powerful cultivator from the Xia country. He defected to Prussia long ago
Chapter 535
“What the hell are you doing?!” Kaltmann roared, his voice cracking with rage. “I’m calling the police!”Alex knew exactly what that meant. If this reached the authorities, there would be sanctions—serious ones. His status, his citizenship—everything he had spent three brutal years fighting to obtain—could be erased in a single decision.He turned sharply to Leonora.“Miss Silberkreuz,” Alex said, “I slapped and kicked this man under your authority. Do you want me to kill him too?”Leonora froze. For a split second, even she looked shaken. Alex had just dumped every risk straight into her hands without hesitation.“That’s a lie!” Kaltmann shouted, staggering upright. His finger shook as he pointed at Alex, fury trembling through his arm.“Miss Silberkreuz never ordered you to touch me! How dare you hit me—kick me! You’ll pay for this!”Alex stepped forward.In one brutal motion, he grabbed Kaltmann by the collar and smashed his fist into the old man’s face—once, then again.“Miss Silb
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