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The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 131: Threatening The Culprit
Eric and Calvin approached James, their footsteps echoing against the concrete floor. James, bound to a chair, struggled futilely against his ropes, his eyes wide with fear and confusion as he beheld the man’s true identity."So much for being Paulina," Eric muttered under his breath, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips.Calvin chuckled softly, his gaze fixed on James. "So, you're the infamous James Sullivan," he remarked, his tone tinged with amusement.James squirmed in his chair, his attempts to free himself growing more desperate by the second. Eric raised an eyebrow, observing James with a mixture of amusement and contempt. "Looks like you have something to say," he remarked casually.James nodded vigorously, his eyes pleading for mercy as Eric removed the gag from his mouth. “Help!” With a sudden burst of defiance, James screamed, his voice echoing across the rooftop.Eric's expression darkened with fury at James's outburst. "Son of a bitch," he hissed, his fist connecti
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 132: Arrested
Maria Bolton's jubilant laughter echoed through the opulent resort as she toasted her supposed victory, relishing in the anticipation of Mr. Radcliffe's downfall. She reveled in the thought of seeing him behind bars, of watching Enermig crumble beneath the weight of scandal, and of finally exposing the man she saw as her ultimate rival.With a smug grin, Maria raised her glass high, her eyes glittering with triumph. "To victory!" she declared, her voice ringing out with arrogant confidence.But her celebration was short-lived, shattered by the sudden arrival of police vehicles outside the resort. Maria's heart skipped a beat as she watched in disbelief, her champagne glass frozen halfway to her lips, as uniformed officers spilled out of the cars and began making their way toward her.A sense of confusion washed over Maria as she struggled to comprehend the situation unfolding before her. Why were the police here? What could they possibly want with her?As the officers drew nearer, M
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 133: Maria Faces Defeat
As Maria sat behind the cold, steel bars of her cell, her eyes burned with fury as Eric entered the visitor's area. She wasted no time in launching a barrage of threats and insults at him, her voice dripping with venom."You think you've won, Eric? You think you've defeated me?" Maria spat, her voice laced with contempt. "I'll make sure you pay for this. I'll make you suffer like you've never suffered before."Eric merely chuckled in response, his expression smug and self-assured. "Oh, Maria, always so predictable," he remarked, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. "But the truth is, you've already lost. James Sullivan has provided evidence against you, and your chances of winning this case are slim to none."Maria's eyes widened in disbelief, a surge of panic coursing through her veins at Eric's words. She had thought herself untouchable, invincible in her pursuit of power, but now it seemed that her downfall was inevitable."Don't you dare mention George!" Maria snapped, her
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 134: The Ring
The courtroom was tense as Maria Bolton's trial reached its climax. Eric dressed as Mr. Radcliffe sat stoically at the prosecution's table, his gaze fixed on Maria, who sat opposite him with a defiant expression. The air was heavy with anticipation as the judge prepared to deliver the verdict."All rise," the bailiff announced as the judge entered the room, her black robes billowing behind her. Eric stood along with the rest of the courtroom, his heart pounding in his chest.The judge took her seat at the bench, her gaze sweeping over the assembled crowd. "Members of the jury," she began, her voice commanding attention, "have you reached a verdict?"The foreman of the jury stood, a solemn expression etched on his face. "Yes, Your Honor," he replied, his voice steady. "We have."Eric's pulse quickened as he waited for the verdict to be read. Beside him, Calvin leaned forward, his eyes fixed on the foreman.The foreman unfolded a piece of paper and cleared his throat before delivering t
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 135: The Former Owner
The night was cloaked in an ominous shroud as Jacob Brown strode through the dimly lit streets, his eyes blazing with an intensity that bordered on madness. It had been three long months since the ring had slipped through his fingers, vanishing and leaving him bereft of its dark power. But Jacob was not one to accept defeat lightly, especially when it came to something as precious as the mysterious artifact that had brought him untold wealth and power.With his vast resources at his disposal, Jacob spared no expense in his relentless pursuit of the lost ring. His men, loyal and ruthless to a fault, prowled the streets like predators, hunting down anyone who bore even a passing resemblance to a ring-wearer. To Jacob, everyone was a suspect, and he would stop at nothing to reclaim what was rightfully his."Find me that ring," Jacob barked, his voice laced with venom as he addressed his men. "I want it back, no matter the cost."His men nodded grimly, their faces twisted into grim ma
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 136: The Rightful Owner
The street was a blur of movement as Eric and Jacob sprinted towards the ring, their eyes fixed on the glint of metal that seemed to dance just out of reach. With each step, the ring seemed to slip further away, kicked by a passing foot or rolling just out of grasp.Eric's mind raced with confusion and disbelief. Why was this stranger so desperate to claim the ring as his own? No one had ever approached him like this before, demanding something that belonged to him. Could it be that Jacob knew more about the ring than he did? The thought sent a shiver down his spine.Beside him, Jacob's gaze was locked on Eric, his expression a mixture of determination and frustration. Eric didn't fit the image of a man who possessed such power – he was poorly dressed and unassuming. Yet there it was, the ring gleaming on his finger, the very object Jacob had spent months searching for.As they continued to chase after the ring, Eric's heart pounded in his chest, a sense of urgency driving him forward
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 137: Hiding The Ring
Eric swiftly slipped the ring into his pocket, keeping his movements subtle to avoid alerting Jacob. As he rose to face the menacing figure before him, he sensed the intensity of Jacob's gaze, knowing that the man was plotting something sinister."Did you manage to get the ring?" Jacob inquired, his voice tinged with urgency."No," Eric replied calmly, though his heart raced with deceit. "It's gone."A surge of frustration swept over Jacob, his features contorting with anger. Without warning, he lunged at Eric, delivering a powerful blow to his face. Eric staggered backward, allowing himself to absorb the force of the punch, all the while maintaining the facade of defeat.Spitting out blood, Eric wiped his mouth and locked eyes with Jacob. "It's all your fault," he seethed, his voice laced with venom.Jacob's frustration boiled over as he unleashed a torrent of insults at Eric. He paced back and forth, his mind racing with disbelief and rage. How could the ring slip through his finger
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 138: Jacob
Restless and consumed by thoughts of the day's events, Jacob paced back and forth in his luxurious penthouse. His mind raced with frustration and anger, the memory of the mysterious ring slipping through his fingers haunting him like a specter.With each step, Jacob's mind replayed the scene at the ice cream stand, the sight of Eric wearing the ring sending a surge of rage coursing through his veins. How could fate be so cruel as to dangle the object of his obsession before him, only to snatch it away once more?The weight of the day's failures bore down on Jacob like a heavy burden, his pent-up frustration threatening to boil over at any moment. He had come so close to reclaiming the ring, only to have it slip through his grasp yet again.As he paced the length of the penthouse, Jacob's thoughts turned to his next move. He knew that he couldn't afford to let the ring slip away just like that, not after all he had endured to find it. Determination burned in his eyes as he vowed to sto
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