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Chapter 48 - The Decisive Duel
Author: Herolich
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As the decisive round of the golf game was about to begin, the atmosphere on the course was at its peak.

The audience was buzzing with excitement, anxious for the outcome of the highly anticipated match. The tension was palpable, as everyone waited to see who would come out on top.

For one spectator, the thought of Ronald, the crowned prince of Sunhaven's wealthiest family, losing and having to kneel before Zane, sent shivers down her spine. It was a scenario that no one could have ever imagined, a seismic shift in the power dynamics of the elite.

"I can feel the excitement building," someone in the crowd murmured, capturing the sentiments of many.

The response was immediate, a chorus of whispers that reverberated through the audience. "Yes, this will be a historic moment where the son of the richest man will have to apologize and kneel in front of everyone. And to none other than Zane."

Ronald's reputation for arrogance and entitlement, fueled by his family's immense wealth, had made
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