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The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 166 Cranes Come To Roost
Peace finally returned to Springfield after a long time. The systemic rot eating at the city's development was eliminated as soon as the corrupt Gunderson family was wiped out. An honest bureaucrat was made Mayor-in-charge until the next local elections.The Gunderson family had shamelessly allowed crime to perpetuate in the city, taking bribes from gangsters, corrupt bureaucrats, and shady billionaires for petty favors. Now, in their absence, crime became disorganized. Even local political authority was decentralized. However, amidst this chaos, another family was about to fill the enormous vacuum of power again."This is not good," Clive Baron said, massaging his temples. He was reading a government notice circulated in business circles."What is it?" Edward Shannon asked. They were having coffee at an elite cafeteria in Prince County. It was their regular location for discussing NWO topics and the city's welfare."The Governor of the State has decided to intervene in Springfield's
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 167 Claire’s Desires
Victor reached the Holt Mansion and parked his bike in front of the main entrance as usual. The guards had stopped him at the gate since he was no longer Claire's bodyguard, and his clearance had been revoked. However, the guards had received a call from Amanda Holt, Claire's mother, to let him in.As Victor walked into the reception hall, he found Amanda waiting at the entrance with a worried expression."Victor… I'm sorry I had to ask you to come here at such short notice. I know you have resigned from your position as a bodyguard. However, it's an urgent matter."Victor nodded. "What happened? Is Claire safe?"Amanda frowned and fidgeted. She was unsure about how to begin."My daughter is safe indeed, thanks to you. But ever since you left her so abruptly, Claire hasn't been herself."Victor raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"Amanda resumed walking, and Victor followed her as they talked."Claire has always been full of enthusiasm and spirit. But ever since that day, her person
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 168 Rude Welcome
The Deputy Governor of the state, Elias Crane, was presently the Mayor-in-charge of Springfield. Born into a wealthy and influential family, he never learned to be humble or flexible. The young man was such an elitist that when he saw the modest City Hall building for the first time, he turned around and left.Elias Crane booked an entire floor in Hotel Braganza, one of the most expensive seven-star hotels in the state. He transferred all his staff and work paraphernalia there and converted a luxurious suite into his office.As Claire entered Hotel Braganza with Victor, the Mayor's secretary recognized her and ushered them into the waiting room."Please rest here, Miss Holt," she said with a professional demeanor. "I'll inform Mr. Crane about your arrival."Claire turned to Victor and grumbled. "I don't see why the new Mayor spent so much money relocating the entire local government from City Hall to Hotel Braganza. It seems like a colossal waste of taxpayer money.""Elias is a megalo
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 169 Elias Crane
Victor put on an impassive look. "I'm not interested in popularity or pageantry. I have more important things on my mind right now. And look at you… It would be best not to strain yourself while you are out of sorts, or your opponents will exploit the weakness to defeat you. Reserve your energy for the meeting with Elias."Claire smirked at Victor naughtily. "Is that so? Do you think I am helpless right now? Then why don't you take advantage of me while I am fragile?"She inched closer to him on the couch and pressed her torso against his arm. Victor noticed Claire's intimate move, and his eyes instinctively went to her flushed cleavage. The young woman's perfume was enchanting; even her bodily odor had a pheromonal effect.Victor couldn't help but stare down her voluptuous breasts and gradually felt the oncoming pang of desire. Why was he subjected to constant seduction attacks by pretty women?Victor looked away immediately. "I am supposed to protect you and not attack you."Claire
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 170 Indecent Proposal
Claire furrowed her brows. Was the Mayor demanding a bribe to approve her license applications?"What are you talking about, Elias? It's your job as Mayor-in-charge to approve the licenses, regardless of whether they profit you. You should be concerned about the city's well-being, not yours!"Elias scoffed and took another puff of his cigar. He made intricate circles with the smoke and smirked."Are you new to Springfield, Claire? Did Mayor Gunderson approve projects without bribes?"His words silenced the billionaire goddess. She had to pay the Gunderson family and the mafia plenty of bribes to get her projects approved. Springfield had always been a corrupt swamp with an extortionate bureaucracy."But the Gundersons are dead," Victor said grimly. "Never to return. With their disappearance, corruption was eliminated from the city. I wonder what dangers await the family which intends to bring it back?"Elias winced at Victor, and his expression changed to one of resentment. He had bee
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 171 No Deal
Even though Claire expressed disgust at Elias' proposal, she didn't really give him an answer."Think about it, baby," the Mayor said. "All your troubles can go away if you come to the special sex dungeon I built in the basement."Elias turned his phone's screen towards her. He showed her pictures of a dim-lit room with the most perverse sex paraphernalia, including swings, machines, tools, and toys.Claire turned her head away in embarrassment. Her hand instinctively reached for Victor and pinched at his sleeve. She was on the verge of tears. Would she have to sacrifice her body to protect her company?Victor smiled thinly at Elias and spoke up. "You'll be receiving a call from your legal department shortly."The Mayor raised an eyebrow. "What nonsense are you-"Ring Ring! As if on cue, his phone rang, and indeed, it was from the City Hall's legal department."What is it?" Elias barked at his employee. "I am in a meeting!""Sir… Sorry to disturb you, but the District Trial Court has
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 172 The Fake Master
Greg Pikitis had led a brutal life. He grew up an orphan on the streets and learned to brawl from his bullies.In his late teenage years, a Muay Thai master noticed him on the streets and adopted him. The master raised him like a son and trained him in the discipline. Pikitis was naturally talented and surged in the clan to become one of their best fighters.Pikitis' talents earned him power and influence to the point he began to defy the master who taught him everything. He was an ugly man, and women abhorred him. Rejecting the moral principles of a martial artist, he began to exploit women through blackmail and extortion.Pikitis turned into a megalomaniac, and one day, overcome with lust, he forced himself on his master's daughter. When the old man came to her rescue, Pikitis killed him in cold blood. The mafia noticed his brutal actions and accepted him readily as one of their own.Greg became a hitman for the underworld and also participated in illegal fights with martial arts ch
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 173 The True Master
Claire looked terrified after Pikitis' declaration. Was he going to claim her as a sex slave? How could Elias have the audacity to issue such orders? Did he think he was above the law because his father was the state's Governor?"Don't worry. I will not let him touch you," Victor assured Claire loudly. He turned to Pikitis with a smirk. "Your voice is annoying, and your face is too despicable. It's a good thing your life is about to come to a sorry end. You just haven't realized it yet"Pikitis gulped slowly, a tinge of anxiety touching him. Why was the young man so confident in his insults? He wore ordinary clothes and had no special training in combat. What made him act so haughty?Did the blind arrogance come from his street life? Often, people steeped in poverty and delinquency develop delusions about their abilities. Depravity could drive people off their rockers. Victor had most likely lost his mind after a divorce and bankruptcy. It was necessary to silence his gnarly tongue fo
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