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The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 80: Admiration For The Underestimated
With a hardened gaze, Eric addressed Maxwell, his voice cutting through the tension that hung in the air like a blade. "The only way I will spare your life is if you pay restitution to every single one of these people," he declared, gesturing to the crowd of protestors who had gathered around them. "You will refund their investments in full, along with compensation for the suffering they have endured at your hands."Maxwell, his body battered and bruised, nodded weakly. "Yes, master," he muttered hoarsely. "I'll do anything you ask, just please spare my life."But Eric's demands did not end there. "You will also shut down your Ponzi scheme, Golden Opportunities," he continued, his tone unwavering. "If I ever hear of you attempting to defraud people again, I will not hesitate to end you."Maxwell nodded fervently, his eyes wide with fear. "Yes, master," he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper.As the weight of Eric's words sank in, a wave of relief washed over the crowd."He did
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 81: Maria Approaches Emily
As Emily walked through the busy construction site, overseeing the progress of the project, her mind focused on the tasks at hand. Suddenly, the sound of screeching tires grabbed her attention, and she turned to see three sleek black cars pulling up in front of the site. Men in suits emerged from these cars and began walking toward her."Excuse me, miss," one of the men called out, his voice firm and authoritative. "Our boss would like to speak with you."A flicker of hope stirred within Emily as she wondered if perhaps it was Mr. Radcliffe who wanted to see her. Maybe she could appeal to him, explain her side of the story, and ask for his assistance in patching things up with Eric.But as the men drew closer, Emily couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. Mr. Radcliffe had never sent men to summon her before. He always approached her directly, his presence commanding and unmistakable."Who's your boss?" Emily asked, her curiosity piqued.The man leading the group replied
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 82: Not Afraid
The unexpected question caught Emily off guard, and her brows furrowed in confusion. Her eyes narrowed into a squint, and the rest of her face squeezed into a frown as she processed Maria's inquiry."Why did you bring me all the way here to ask about Eric?" Emily demanded, her tone laced with frustration and disbelief.Maria, who seemed to be casually walking around her, simply shrugged. "It's just a simple question, Emily," she replied nonchalantly, her voice dripping with insincerity. "Speak up."Emily stared at Maria in disbelief, her mind racing with a thousand unanswered questions. Why was Maria suddenly so interested in her relationship with Eric? What was she trying to achieve by prying into her personal life?"Why do you care?" Emily shot back, her voice tinged with suspicion. "What do you want to know?"Maria's response was chillingly vague. "Everything, Emily," she declared, her tone sending a shiver down Emily's spine. "Every freaking thing."Emily's heart pounded in her ch
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 83: Locked In
Maria's eyes blazed with fury as she glared at Emily, her voice dripping with venom. "You dare to lay a hand on me? You will regret this, Emily Walter. I will teach you a lesson you will never forget."Emily's heart pounded in her chest as she watched Maria's men advance toward her. She knew she was outnumbered and outmatched, but she refused to cower in fear. With a defiant glare, she braced herself for whatever was to come."Get your hands off me!" Emily shouted, her voice laced with defiance as she struggled against the firm grip of the men seizing her. "Let me go!"But her protests fell on deaf ears as the men dragged her forcibly through the warehouse, her struggles futile against their iron grip. With each step, Emily's heart sank further, knowing that she was being led to some unknown fate at Maria's hands.As they reached an empty room, Emily's heart pounded in her chest as she realized the gravity of her situation. She fought against her captors with all her strength, but th
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 84: The Twist
Eric's phone buzzed with an unfamiliar number flashing on the screen. With a hint of suspicion, he answered the call, his voice guarded as he spoke. "Who is this?"The voice on the other end was unmistakable, dripping with an air of authority that Eric knew all too well. "Mr. Radcliffe," Maria Bolton's voice cut through the line, her tone urgent and commanding. "I need to see you. It's urgent."Eric's brow furrowed in confusion. How had Maria gotten his number? He didn't have time for games, especially not from someone like Maria Bolton, who had treated him with such disdain in the past."How did you get this number?" Eric's voice was firm, his skepticism evident as he questioned Maria's motives.Maria didn't miss a beat, her response swift and to the point. "That's not important. What matters is that I need to speak with you immediately."Eric hesitated, his mind flashing back to their last encounter. Maria had humiliated him, belittled him for his appearance, only to change her tune
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 85: Seduction
Eric stood transfixed, his gaze fixed on Maria's naked form before him. It had been ages since he had been in such close proximity to a woman's bare body, and the sight of Maria's lithe figure stirred a mix of emotions within him. Memories of his ex-wife, Claudia, flickered in his mind, reminding him of a time when intimacy was a regular part of his life. But now, faced with Maria's seductive allure, he found himself struggling with desires he thought long buried.Maria circled him like a predator, her movements fluid and deliberate, each step bringing her closer to Eric's struggling state. With each passing moment, her words grew more enticing, weaving a web of temptation around him. She spoke of pleasures untold, of desires fulfilled, her voice a siren's call that threatened to drown Eric in a sea of lust."Eric," she purred, her voice a velvet caress, "why deny yourself the pleasures that await you? Embrace the passion that burns within."Eric felt a bead of sweat trickle down h
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 86: Warning
Maria's accusation cut through the tension like a knife, her words dripping with venom. "He tried to force himself on me," she cried, her voice trembling with feigned fear. "He wouldn't take no for an answer."Eric's heart sank as her accusation pierced the air. His mind raced, piecing together the events that had led to this moment. The pieces fell into place like a puzzle, and suddenly, everything became clear. Maria, with her sly smiles and calculated charm, had been playing him all along.A surge of anger welled up inside him as he realized the depth of her deception. "That's not true!" he protested, his voice tinged with disbelief. "She's lying! She's the one who came onto me!"But his words fell on deaf ears as the other men closed in, their expressions twisted with rage. as the men glared at him with accusing eyes, their fists clenched in readiness. "We saw you with her," one spat, his voice laced with contempt. "Don't try to deny it."Eric's jaw clenched as he struggled to co
The Mysterious Midnight Magnate 87: Finding Emily Walter
The atmosphere in the Walter household was heavy with worry as Dolores, Emily's mother, paced back and forth, her hands clasped tightly together in a gesture of silent prayer. Emily's absence for two days had unsettled them all, casting a shadow of anxiety over their usually peaceful home."She's never done anything like this before," Dolores murmured, her voice trembling with fear. "She always keeps her phone with her, always checks in. Something must be wrong."Mia, Emily's younger sister, nodded in agreement, her usually bright eyes dulled with concern. "It's like she's disappeared off the face of the earth," she whispered, her voice barely audible above the worry that filled the room.Around the table, the rest of the family sat in uneasy silence, their thoughts consumed by the whereabouts of their missing loved one. Emily's father cleared his throat, breaking the tense silence. "The last time I heard from her, she was at the construction site," he said, his voice tinged with un
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