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The Majestic Heir Chapter 180 - The Final Preparations
"Miss Winslow, you look absolutely stunning!"The maid helping Harper into her white gown couldn't hold back her admiration. Known as one of the most beautiful women in Walenstein, Harper always looked good in anything she wore. But tonight, with an evening dress specially designed for this occasion, she truly looked like a goddess."Seriously, Miss, even as a woman, I think I might be falling for you!"Another maid, who was in the middle of applying Harper’s makeup, also voiced her amazement.It wasn’t just them. Every maid in the room who laid eyes on Harper felt as if they were seeing someone otherworldly—far more breathtaking than any ordinary human."Lord Nicholas won’t be able to take his eyes off you, not even for a second!"They continued to shower Harper with praise, occasionally mentioning Nicholas as well. But they weren’t just saying these things to flatter her—they were genuinely delighted about the engagement that was about to take place.Yet, as if no one noticed, Harpe
The Majestic Heir Chapter 181 - The Escort
Stepping out of the room, each step Harper took felt heavier and heavier.Because this was such a special night, Margaret had insisted that her daughter get ready at their other residence instead of her own. But even so, it did nothing to ease the unease in her heart.As she entered the elevator, her heartbeat pounded harder against her chest. The resistance she had been suppressing inside her threatened to rise to the surface. For the first time in her life, Harper found herself in a situation she absolutely did not want to be in.Ding!The elevator doors slid open as she reached the first floor.As Harper stepped out, every eye in the room turned to her. The maids, the bodyguards—none of them could look away. Not a single one could even blink."My God… Is this the true beauty of Miss Winslow?" they thought, unable to utter a word, their gazes locked onto her."Lord Nicholas is truly fortunate to have an angel like her.""You look stunning tonight, sweetie."Edward, Harper’s father,
The Majestic Heir Chapter 182 - The Engagement Night (Part 1)
"You... aren't you..."Harper blinked rapidly. The driver in front of her was clearly not one of the usual chauffeurs from the Everstone Manor.Yet, why did he seem so familiar?"Have we met before?"The man turned his head slightly, giving her a clearer view of his face."Of course, Miss Winslow. We meet again. By the way, do you remember who brought you home last time?"With that, he turned back around and slid the small partition window shut, separating the driver’s seat from the passenger area."Ah, so it's you!"Harper’s eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape.She remembered now. This was the same driver who had taken her back from Asheville.It was Wangyal!She had no idea how he had ended up as her driver tonight, but strangely, she felt relieved.This man had left a good impression on her—kind and trustworthy. His presence alone eased some of the anxiety weighing on her heart.More than that, he suddenly reminded her of someone—an old, wise figure who had influenced her deeply
The Majestic Heir Chapter 183 - The Engagement Night (Part 2)
"Oh, come on! This whole event is so ridiculously stiff and formal!"From the parking lot in the distance, Wangyal stood beside the limo, shaking his head as he gazed toward the grand manor's entrance."I made the right decision running away from my family, Marc. Nobility is just too full of tedious and complicated formalities! Just look at that mess!"Marc leaned against the limo next to him, arms crossed. Hearing Wangyal’s exaggerated complaints, he had to press his lips together tightly to keep from bursting into laughter.Wangyal, the legendary driver from Asheville, was once again launching into one of his bombastic tales—this time about his noble lineage. He claimed he was born into an aristocratic family but had chosen to forsake his title in pursuit of the free-spirited life he truly desired.Anyone hearing him speak and watching his earnest expression would be convinced he was telling the truth.But Marc knew better. He knew for a fact it was all nonsense. Still, he kept a st
The Majestic Heir Chapter 184 - The Engagement Night (Part 3)
Wangyal may have been boasting about noble life, but what he said was true. As the grand double doors swung open, two more attendants, clad in Wyndham’s signature formal attire, swiftly moved to stand beside Margaret and Edward, flanking them.With Harper in the center, the front row now consisted of five people, exuding an air of solemnity and formality."Miss Winslow, please hold for a moment." One of the attendants gently stopped Harper from stepping forward."Ladies and gentlemen, please rise to welcome the family of the bride-to-be from the Winslow household." A commanding voice resonated through the vast hall.The entire room obeyed, rising from their seats."Miss Winslow, you may proceed now." The same attendant finally granted permission. "But please, walk slowly."Harper let out a small scoff, visibly irritated. She had been uncomfortable the moment she arrived at this place. Now, with all these elaborate formalities, instead of feeling the reverence expected of such an occas
The Majestic Heir Chapter 185 - The Engagement Night (Part 4)
"The groom-to-be, Lord Nicholas Everstone, and the bride-to-be, Miss Harper Winslow. May you be blessed by the heavens, protected, and guided by its grace."The wedding officiant, clad in flowing white robes adorned with intricate accessories, wore a golden crown atop his head and held a golden staff in his left hand. With his right hand, he gestured alternately towards Nicholas and Harper. Beside him stood two attendants, each holding a tray.The officiant then took a peacock feather, approximately a foot long, from the tray held by the attendant on his right. He dipped it into a golden basin filled with holy water on the tray of the attendant to his left. With careful precision, he sprinkled the sacred water onto Nicholas and Harper, three times each.Closing his eyes, he pressed his hands together in front of his chest and murmured a prayer. When he opened them again, his gaze was both serene and resolute as he turned to Nicholas."Lord Nicholas Everstone, in the name of the divine
The Majestic Heir Chapter 186 - The Engagement Night (Final Part)
"Ummm, m-my child, I mean..."Harper's words sent a shockwave through the entire gathering. But of all the people present, the officiant was perhaps the most stunned.In his twenty years of officiating ceremonies, he had never witnessed a woman reject a man at a wedding. And to make matters worse, the rejected party was a nobleman."I mean..."So shaken was the officiant that he had to swallow hard several times just to find his voice. After all, he was the one who had whispered to Harper. If things spiraled out of control, he would undoubtedly be among those blamed."I cannot accept someone I do not love—someone to whom I cannot dedicate my life."Harper cut in before the officiant could finish his sentence, making her stance unmistakably clear."I cannot imagine a future with a man like that. And for that reason, I refuse this engagement."Her words rang with unwavering conviction as she locked eyes with the officiant. There was no hesitation, no uncertainty—just pure resolve.At th
The Majestic Heir Chapter 187 - The Beginning of Chaos
"No, you can't do this to me!"Snapping out of his daze after his body froze for a few seconds from the shock crashing into his chest, Nicholas refused to stay still. He hurried after Harper, who was walking away from him."Please, don't joke around like this. This night is too important—for us, for our future."But instead of being moved by his pleas, Harper only felt more disgusted. Rather than stopping, she continued forward without even glancing back at him."Please, I'm begging you. I swear I'll never hurt your feelings again. Just... don't do this."Because Harper remained silent, Nicholas quickened his pace. He even tried to grab her shoulder, but she ignored him completely."Harpie, please, isn't this what we wanted? The future we dreamed of? You still remember that, don’t you?"Out of options, Nicholas grabbed her hand and pulled her toward him."Tell me, deep down, you love me. That’s the truth, isn't it?" Holding both of her hands in his, Nicholas locked eyes with her, his
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Chapter 214 - Something’s Happening
"Is it wrong for me to want you, Marc? I really want you."Harper reached out again, wrapping both arms around the young man's neck, trying to pull him close.“Everything’s going to be okay. I’m here.”Marc gently turned her around and embraced her from behind. At the same time, he draped his jacket—just recently taken off—over her shoulders.Then, he placed his palm against her forehead. That was when the healing zhenqi in his body activated, working to soothe the girl's mind.From the way she was acting, Marc could tell—Harper wasn’t doing this of her own free will. Someone had pushed her into it.“It’s okay. You’ll be alright.”Within seconds, Harper’s body went limp, collapsing in Marc’s arms. Without a word, he picked her up and carried her into his room.Marc might’ve believed he would never let himself do anything inappropriate to t
Chapter 213 - Can You Resist Such Beauty?
Meanwhile, back in Wyndham—After the Everstone family was stripped of their noble title, they were evicted from their manor and taken straight to the police station.Marc had already gathered enough evidence of their cruelty and deep-rooted corruption in Wyndham. Only a couple of formal procedures remained before they could be formally detained and hit with even more incriminating charges.With their departure, the once-grand estate now officially belonged to the Winslow family—even though they hadn’t moved in just yet.“Lord Belmont, I truly didn’t expect you to grant me such an honor.”Seated at the dining table with Marc, Edward once again expressed his heartfelt gratitude. To his right sat Margaret, and to his left, Harper—neither of whom could hide their awe as they looked at the young man.“Lord Winslow,” Marc replied evenly, “I didn’t come to this decision lightly. Before making any move, I listened to multiple trustworthy sources. None of them had any objections to you being
Chapter 212 - A Different Plan
"Call in SWAT, you said? Just to deal with those worthless cockroaches?"The chief of police of Cammont waved his hand dismissively, shaking his head with exaggerated disapproval. The scorn on his face couldn’t be more obvious."Completely unnecessary. I could take them down with one hand tied behind my back!"With those words, he rose from behind the squad car he’d been using as cover, ignoring the hail of bullets flying toward him. He raised his weapon without hesitation and fired back.Bang! Bang! Bang!Gunfire cracked through the air. After twenty years on the force, this was the moment he’d been waiting for—a chance to prove himself. If he could handle this crew of thugs, promotion was practically guaranteed. Next year, he could be headed to the provincial capital.Bang! Bang! Bang!His magazine ran dry, but the chief was on fire, completely immersed in the moment. There wasn’t a flicker of fear or doubt in his eyes—until...Thwack!"Aaargh!"The chief staggered backward, nearly
Chapter 211 - The Price of Hostages
Thud!The fat man hurled the lifeless corpse in his grip to the floor. He shook the blood from his hands—splattered from the gaping wound in the manager’s forehead—completely unfazed by the terror in the eyes of every hostage in the room.After witnessing their boss die in such a horrific way, the captives understood one thing clearly: this gang wasn’t here to play games. Any one of them could be next.“Boss, what now?”The fat man asked Marvel casually. “Should we tear this place apart to find the money?”“Idiot.” Marvel blew the smoke from the barrel of his pistol and shot him a sharp glare. “You still think the money’s here?”Unlike his clueless subordinate, Marvel knew the manager hadn’t lied. But something else was gnawing at his mind.Damn it. No one was supposed to know about this op, he thought, his gaze narrowing at the fat man in front of him.There was no way the Walenstein bank staff would've cleared out the vault unless someone had tipped them off.Could it be this pig? h
Chapter 210 - The Bank Heist
"You bastard! You think you can lie to me? Do you have any idea who we are?!"SLAP! SLAP!The bank manager staggered backward, reeling from two brutal slaps across the face. Each one landed with a sickening crack, delivered by a heavyset thug with a greasy mohawk and fists like sledgehammers.“I—I swear, I’m not lying, sir…”His voice trembled as much as his body. Blood trickled from both corners of his mouth, and his cheeks were already swelling from the blows. He struggled to his feet, shaky and bruised, ignoring the sting of pain radiating from his battered face.“That’s all we’ve got,” he said hoarsely, pointing with a trembling hand toward the massive steel vault—now wide open.The manager wasn’t alone. Every bank employee lay face-down on the cold marble floor, wrists bound behind their backs. Panic clung to them like a second skin. The air was thick with sweat, fear, and the metallic scent of blood. Nobody could’ve imagined that this ordinary morning would spiral into a waking
Chapter 209 - The Scorpion Gang
"What? Are you serious? You actually let them do this?"Leah couldn’t believe her eyes.Hundreds of motorcycles were parked outside the building. Judging by their hardcore punk-style gear, anyone in this district would instantly recognize them—it was the Scorpion gang, the very group that had been Larsian’s sworn enemy for as long as she could remember.Back in the day, if the Larsians—the proud name the people here called themselves—ever spotted a Scorpion, they wouldn’t hesitate to shoot on sight. That hadn’t changed, not even when Leah left the group eight months ago.But now, seeing the Scorpions walking freely into their headquarters and being welcomed by many of her former allies—she simply couldn’t accept it."This is exactly what I wanted to show you, Lee. Things are different now. People think siding with them is the better option," Levi explained."No! This can’t be happening! I have to stop them!""Marvel, we’ve got everything you asked for. We can leave now."An older man
Chapter 208 - You’re Home?
Stepping through the doorway, the interior of the building was a stark contrast to its abandoned exterior. Inside, everything was neat and clean, resembling a fully operational factory.However, instead of just metalworking equipment, the walls were lined with an array of firearms, ranging from the lightest to the heaviest models. Several men and women were busy assembling specific gun parts, working with meticulous precision."This place hasn’t changed. Thank goodness!" Purple grinned widely. Though she hadn’t been born here, she had spent decades of her life within these walls. This place had once been her home.But the further she walked, the more she noticed the stares. Men and women alike watched her with eyes full of doubt. Instead of welcoming her back, their gazes carried disgust and resentment. Not a single one of them made a move to speak to her."Well, thank you all for such a warm welcome back to Duskmoor. You're too kind," Purple said sarcastically, as if addressing them
Chapter 207 - Shadow of Cammont
A few hours earlier in the city of Cammont.Vroom-vroom!A Ducati Panigale roared through the crowded streets, weaving effortlessly between cars and trucks. The rider, a woman clad in a black leather jacket and a matching short skirt, maneuvered with the precision of a professional racer. She had no trouble overtaking one vehicle after another, executing sharp turns and sudden brakes with a confidence that spoke volumes of her skill.Within minutes, she left the bustling part of the city behind and arrived at a district that, while seemingly abandoned, still had buildings in remarkably good condition.Duskmoor District.A large sign at the roadside marked the entrance as she approached a metal gate blocking off a secluded street. This place was infamous as The Shadow of Cammont, a hub for illicit dealings. Law enforcement rarely intervened here—as if there was an unspoken agreement with the government. Criminals who sought refuge in Duskmoor were left alone, so long as they stayed wit
Chapter 206 - The Final Plea
The elderly woman cast aside all the pride and respect she had once commanded as a matriarch of the Everstone clan. None of it mattered now. The only thing that mattered was an apology from the young man standing before her."My lady."Marc spoke, his voice calm yet resolute."This is not a personal dispute between me and Alistair, nor between me and your clan, where a simple apology could erase everything that has transpired. It is far greater than that. This is about my duty to take decisive action against the corruption that has plagued Walenstein Province."As Vice Marquis, Marc held authority second only to the Marquis himself. In the Kingdom of Lanshire, individuals of his rank were often the first to be deployed when matters of security arose, regardless of the situation.He had initially declined this title, knowing full well how it would alter his responsibilities. He had once been solely a healer, but this position burdened him with something far greater—the responsibility t
