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"So, Jessica told me about what happened to the both of you. She was going on and on about how you stole her first kiss?" Azure King began the conversation as they drank in the Sunset bar.Dylan let out a harsh breath. "Is that so? Your sister is something else."Azure King nodded in agreement with a small chuckle escaping him. "I know. Anyway, I should thank you for saving her life. My dad said he called you but I wanted to meet you personally."Dylan nodded in understanding. "Well, I did what I'm sure she would have done. In the end, she's a lady in need of a knight in shining armor."Azure King laughed. "Indeed. Do you know she likes you? At times, she wouldn't stop talking about you, didn't take time to notice."Dylan raised a brow at him and he blinked, "Oh. If given the chance, would she settle down, and become a mother or a wife instead of being one of the two chieftains of the underground world? Her life doesn't seem like it will settle if you get what I mean."Azure King shru
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Jay and one other moved a rosewood coffin out of the truck. As they placed it on the ground, it thudded loudly, shaking up a cloud of dust from the pavement. "Ah!" Stephanie gasped in utter shock, her eyes widened and the expression on her face grim.It was an extreme taboo to give a coffin as a gift in their culture.Stephanie's face drained of color and her body was trembling.Sean cackled and croaked pretentiously, "So tell me, do you like the gift? Just so you know, this coffin is made of high-quality rosewood. It's such a pity that Dylan, my dear cousin, had to die at such a young age. Such a pity that his life was filled with so many thorns. Getting insulted every day, oh, what a shame! But he shouldn't worry cause I will take care of his wife for him. Also, we bought this coffin from the generous bottom of our hearts. He was so poor so it's obvious he wouldn't have been able to buy himself a coffin, which is why we are all here with this gift and our condolences. I'm sorry for
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Dylan arrived at Stephanie's house, holding a bag of biscuits for his daughter since he had promised to spend the day with her. He just had to meet up with Azure King first before adhering to the promise.He didn't expect to come back with a bright red coffin at the doorstep, let alone, meeting Sean and the others.His tone was calm, yet his gaze was extremely chilling."Who the f*king hell sent a coffin to someone's doorstep when there wasn't a funeral?!" He questioned.But before everyone could talk to him, Maya, stubborn as usual, came running out of the house, "Daddy!"Dylan looked at her and immediately lifted her up in a hug."Hey, you see, I'm back now. Early this time." He told her.Maya nodded with a brightened expression. One could tell how happy she was.Stephanie was also relieved to see he was alive even though she didn't believe the shenanigans Sean was saying.On the other hand, Sean and the others didn't believe their eyes. Their joy was overturned by terror, disbelief
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As Stephanie heard Caroline, Betty, and Anthony banging on the coffin, she had to ask since she was worried, "Dylan, won't they suffocate in there? Maybe a light punishment should suffice cause if bad things were to happen to them, then this wouldn't be the end of it."Dylan replied as he waited for Sean who kept trying his father's line, "Don't worry, Stephanie, nothing bad would happen to them."Then he walked toward the coffin and used something sharp to poke a few holes, ensuring that they had enough oxygen to breathe."He's not picking up," Sean said with a trembling voice.Dylan looked at him and nodded. "Okay."He looked at Princess Mane and asked, "Can you do the honors by stuffing him inside that coffin?"Princess Mane smirked and answered, "My pleasure."Sean shook his head. "No…"Princess Mane gave him a hard punch on the face, and dragged him, then she opened the coffin, and with a scream from all of them, she shoved him inside before locking the coffin shut.She clapped t
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Dwayne's meeting had just ended. He went back to his office and thought about his failure in acquiring the Hillcrest land.After faking a document, the stupid general manager was still adamant about giving him the land. He thought they were considering it when they last met, but it's like something suddenly changed.Maybe they had a long thought that since Dylan is dead, then they should keep the land all to themselves, maybe make another money out of it.Those f**king bastards!But he can't let it slide. He won't!Even if he's gonna involve the authorities, then he will. Sadly, Jackson Lance is nowhere to be found, he would have been a huge help to him.How can that bastard just disappear into thin air with his life? He better stay there or die cause if anyone else was to get their hands on those documents then his life is officially over.Since he hasn't gotten a call from Jackson, then he can relax a little as he thought things couldn't be that bad.He looked at his phone and saw n
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While Dwayne was on his way, a crowd had formed around the coffin in the Clifford manor. Almost everyone working in the manor had come out to watch. The maids, and the guards.Bertha stomped her feet in fury, especially seeing Stephanie standing beside Dylan. "How dare you, Stephanie? You've gone too far – you've crossed the line! What kind of a mother figure are you to lead Dylan to do such a thing? Locking people up in a coffin, that's inhumane! Do you not have a sense of humanity left in you?!"Stephanie wasn't fazed by Bertha at all. "You should speak for yourself as well as every Clifford in this household. I may not be a part of this family, but I know every one of you just like the palm of my hand! You, Bertha, if it wasn't for your big brother, Robert, and my best friend, none of you would be living such blissful lives! Look at you. Givenchy outfit – Prada purse – you're even wearing Cartier accessories! Your whole outfit costs millions! Do you think you'd be able to wear suc
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Dwayne noticed no one was coming to help him and he became furious. "What the hell is wrong with you guys?! I gave a damn order!! Or are you deaf?! Are you guys idiots?!!!"Then a guard replied, "Mr. Clifford, I – I quit. I can't work with you anymore, can't do this! Can't get caught up in all these anymore. I've gotten my salary for last month too, so I do not need any payment for the past few days of this month. So this is where I leave, goodbye!"He then dashed out of Clifford Manor and was out of the place in a blink of an eye."What?" Dwayne was stunned.Everyone, too.It became a domino effect, cause all the security guards resigned as well. They did the same thing, they refused to take the month's salary and just left."This – what the f*ck…" Dwayne was about to explode. He couldn't fathom their actions at all."Were they scared of Dylan?" Killian asked no one in particular."Well, I will be. Look at his face." Bertha said as she glanced at Dylan who stood there watching and ti
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"Secretary Marshall!" Dylan's cold gaze landed on Elena.Elena immediately panicked, her heart beating uncontrollably in her chest as she wondered why he was facing her. Could it be that he knew she was the one who sent Spiky to them?Then Dylan continued, "I just need to speak with you, come here."Elena shook her head and said, "No, we have nothing to talk about."Dylan chuckled darkly with his mouth twisted up in a sneer. "Are you sure about that? You're the one I wanna start from? You were an accomplice, I believe that."Elena was confused. "Accomplice of what?"Dylan walked toward her and she stumbled backward in fear. "You're saying you don't know – Secretary Marshall?" Then he dragged her, earning a yelp from her, and pushed her away from the entrance where she stood toward where the Cliffords stood which was right in front of him."I want you to explain to me how Dwayne succeeded in making my dad a fraud." Dylan began talking.Elena's heart skipped once again and she looked a
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Dylan had endured a grueling day, and as he finally arrived home, a genuine smile spread across his face upon seeing Allison waiting for him. The moment he walked through the door, she rushed to him, enveloping him in a brief, warm hug. However, her smile quickly faded into a frown as she pulled away. “Why didn’t you tell me about this?” she asked, her voice tinged with frustration. “How could you keep this from me for so long?” Before Dylan could respond, Stephanie, who had been observing the exchange, interjected with a disapproving look. “He kept it from all of us, including me, his godmother.” Dylan responded with a gentle kiss on Allison’s forehead, his eyes filled with affection. “Well, you know now, don’t you? Sometimes, it’s best to leave certain things in the past and focus on moving forward.” At that moment, Madame Beth cleared her throat, drawing everyone’s attention. Maya, with a beaming smile, walked over to her father, who happily lifted her into his arms. Daddy
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Hermione and Alison stood up simultaneously, their eyes fixed on the TV in shock. Hermione, holding her baby, quickly set the child down and moved closer to the screen. “Oh my God, Mom, what’s going on?! Dylan is on the screen! What’s happening?!” she shouted, turning to her mother for answers. Sharon, equally stunned, gulped and struggled to comprehend the situation. Her breaths came in short, heavy gasps as she shook her head. “I have no idea, Hermione! We’re both seeing the same thing!” Hermione took a shaky breath, her eyes wide as she turned back to the screen. There, Dylan stood, facing the crowd and the camera with a smirk that made him look impossibly handsome. She couldn’t tear her gaze away. “Surely… it can’t be his twin, right? This doesn’t make any sense,” she murmured, still fixated on the image. Sharon looked away briefly, blinking as she tried to make sense of the revelations. “Come to think of it, Dylan really was the one who made that contract possible, and he bo
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Two months later The city buzzed with anticipation as the day everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. Streets were quiet, and businesses paused as people hurried home or went as invited guests to the event, eager to witness the news revealing the boss behind Apex Conglomerate. Television screens flickered to life in living rooms, bars, and cafes, broadcasting the event that had captivated public interest for months. The camera zoomed in on a poised reporter, standing in front of Apex Conglomerate’s sleek, imposing headquarters. Her voice carried a mix of excitement and suspense as she addressed the viewers. “Ladies and gentlemen, the moment has finally come. Today, we stand on the brink of discovering the identity of the elusive leader behind Apex Conglomerate, the mastermind who has remained a mystery for years. Speculations and rumors have run rampant, but the truth has been kept tightly under wraps—until now.” The screen transitioned to a live feed from within the co
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"Stephanie! Oh my God, Stephanie, is that really you?!" Caroline exclaimed, her voice filled with astonishment as she saw Stephanie entering the ward, accompanied by Dylan and a young girl. Stephanie's reaction was immediate; she covered her face with her hands, overwhelmed by emotion. Tears welled up in her eyes as she recognized Caroline. "Oh my God, Caroline..." she choked out, rushing forward to embrace her. "You're alive! I can't believe you're really alive!" Caroline, her own eyes glistening with tears, nodded as they pulled away from their hug. "It's so good to see familiar faces," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "I thought you had left the country." Stephanie shook her head, her expression serious. "I came back after everything happened. I realized that your children needed me, so I stayed. For them." Caroline looked puzzled. "Children?" Her eyes then fell on the little girl in Dylan's arms, her breath catching in her throat. "Oh my God, is this my granddaught
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Dylan’s return to the hospital sparked a flurry of emotions within Alison, who dashed towards him with tears streaming down her face. “Where have you been?” she exclaimed, her voice trembling with worry.Dylan’s eyes widened in surprise, and he gently grasped her arm, pulling her away from him slightly. “Why? What’s wrong? Why are you so upset? Is everything alright? Is Jenna alright?”Alison nodded with a sigh. “Yes, Jenna is stable, thankfully. But I was so worried about you. You were saying something earlier, then suddenly disappeared. And when I tried calling you, there was no response. You can’t imagine how worried and anxious I’ve been, especially with my sister in the hospital.”Dylan let out a sigh of relief and enveloped her in a comforting embrace. “I’m sorry for causing you worry. I didn’t mean to add to your stress. But I’m back now, and everything’s under control. Those responsible for this situation are facing the consequences, and we’re safe now.”Alison gazed at him, a
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Gunshots echoed through the air, causing Sean to gasp in shock and stumble backward in fear. Before anyone could fully grasp what was happening, a dozen men, led by Azure King, appeared behind Dylan, their presence intimidating and determined.Dylan sneered, his confidence unwavering. “You were right, Sean. I am the boss of Apex Conglomerate, which means I have people at my beck and call. Why should I be intimidated by mere threats from inconsequential people like you?”Romero’s hand began to tremble as he continued pointing the gun at Dylan’s mother. “Move an inch, and she’s dead. I’ll pull the trigger, and I promise you, Dylan, even if I die here, you’ll lose.”Dylan sighed, taking Adonis’s gun from behind him. In a split second, before anyone could react, he fired. The bullet pierced through Romero’s forehead, and he slumped to the floor, lifeless.Sean’s eyes widened in horror, his body beginning to tremble uncontrollably. He immediately raised his hands and fell to his knees. “Pl
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Dylan did not hesitate for even a moment upon receiving the address from Romero. The urgency in his steps reflected the agitation in his mind, as he ensured his gun was securely tucked at his side. The possibility of seeing his mother alive, even if shackled and bound, overpowered all sense of reality. He couldn’t think straight. He needed to understand why he had seen his mother, who he had believed to be dead. Though he suspected it might be a trap, a flicker of hope kept him moving forward.As he approached the building described in the address, its dilapidated exterior did nothing to allay his fears. The structure looked abandoned from the outside, but as he steeled himself and ventured further inside, his eyes quickly fell upon a wooden door, flanked by two imposing men.One of the men, noticing Dylan’s arrival, smirked and spoke in a tone that was both welcoming and sinister, “The boss has been expecting you.” Without further ado, he swung the door open, inviting Dylan into in
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Standing alone outside the hospital, Dylan dialed Azure King’s number, his fingers trembling slightly with the weight of the situation. As the call connected, he spoke urgently into the phone."He’s closing in on me, Adonis. I fear he’s not playing games anymore. I reckon he was aiming for Allison, but he ended up shooting her sister instead.""Damn it, this just escalated real fast. There's a good chance Romero Hermes is feeling the heat now. He's itching to wrap this up and he's not backing down. He's baiting you, and you can't afford to fall into his trap," Azure King cautioned over the phone.Dylan’s jaw clenched with determination. "I won't let that happen. But I want him taken down, and I want it done swiftly. I'm not interested in seeing him rot behind bars. I just want him out of the picture for good," Dylan declared firmly before hanging up.On edge and with a heart weighed down by concern, Dylan reached out to Stephanie, knowing she was anxiously awaiting updates on Julia’s
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Dylan stormed out of the house, his heart racing with worry, his fingers frantically dialing Allison’s number, his mind praying fervently for her safety. The gunshots he heard sent a shiver down his spine, signaling that something had gone terribly wrong.“Dylan, where on earth are you rushing off to?” Stephanie’s concerned voice trailed after him as she hurried to catch up.Dylan came to an abrupt halt, his gaze locking with Stephanie’s as he struggled to contain his urgency. “Steph, listen to me. Stay put inside the house, alright? Don’t come out,” he instructed firmly, a sense of urgency lacing his words like a tight knot.Stephanie’s brow furrowed in confusion and worry. “But why? What’s going on out there? And where in the world are you off to in such a hurry? she demanded, her concern mounting with each passing second as she noticed how restless he was.Dylan’s lips pressed into a thin line as he struggled to find the right words. “Look, Steph, I… I was just talking to Allison o
