Elijah, dressed in his James Hamesworth persona, stepped into the lavish ballroom, his sharp eyes scanning the crowd.
The grand chandeliers cast a golden glow over the room, where the elite of Arthurton mingled, exchanging secrets behind polite smiles.
But Elijah wasn’t here for the pleasantries. This was a battlefield, and every word, every glance could be a weapon.
Olivia appeared beside him, her hand slipping into his arm with a smile that barely hid her excitement.
She wore a shimmering, deep red gown that clung to her frame, drawing the attention of nearly every man in the room. But her eyes were only on Elijah.
“I’m glad
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The ballroom hummed with low conversations and clinking glasses, but Elijah’s focus was razor-sharp.Every movement, every whispered word was under his scrutiny. His mask of calm, as James Hamesworth, remained intact as he lingered near Duke West and William Winter, listening intently to their conversation.They were standing near a large marble pillar, their voices low but just audible enough for Elijah to catch snippets of their plans.“Evendore will bow to us,” William said, his tone dripping with ambition.His eyes gleamed as he took a sip of champagne. “Once we secure Lando Yale’s holdings and consolidate the remaining Shaw properties, no one will stand in our way.”Duke West nodded, though his face was grim. “Power comes with sacrifice, William. Remember that. We don’t just need business leverage. We need military might. This city will only stay under control if we crush the weak.”William chuckled, adjusting his suit jacket. “Which is why I’m relying on you, Duke. You’ve got th
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Elijah sat at the head of his study table, the weight of his plans settling over him like a thick fog. The message he had received about Duke West and William Winter had been clear. They were preparing to strike, and Elijah knew the confrontation was no longer avoidable.He leaned back in his chair, his eyes scanning the scattered papers detailing the Winters’ business operations and Duke West’s moves. Doug stood in the doorway, waiting for instructions.“I need more intel on Duke West,” Elijah said, his tone sharp.“Every move he makes, every business deal he’s involved in—I want to know about it. We can’t afford to be blindsided.”Doug nodded. “Understood, Marshal. I’ve already set up surveillance, but I’ll dig deeper. I’ll have a report for you by the end of the day.”“Good,” Elijah replied, his gaze drifting toward the window.“And keep a closer eye on the Winters. Something tells me they’re not far behind Duke West in this.” Doug left without another word, and Elijah remained i
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Elijah paced across his office, the tension in the air thickening with each passing second. Doug stood nearby, his face grim as he delivered the latest update."Duke West’s men are already making moves, Marshal," Doug said."They’ve infiltrated some of the key personnel tied to Sophia’s deal with Lando Yale. William Winter is also playing his part, trying to sabotage it from the inside."Elijah clenched his fists. He had expected this, but the sheer coordination of the attack showed how determined Duke West and William Winter were to ruin Sophia’s progress—and his."We can’t let them win," Elijah said, his voice steady despite the storm brewing inside him."This deal is too important for Sophia. I want you to secure every corner, Doug. No loose ends."Doug nodded sharply."Already on it. I’ve got eyes on Yale’s top advisors, and we’ve neutralized a few of Duke’s informants. But it’s a battle now. Duke’s going to push harder."Elijah’s jaw tightened. He had dealt with Duke West before,
The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal 83. Facing the Family
Sophia stood at the window of her room, her eyes focused on the view outside but her thoughts miles away.Elijah had been distant, vanishing at odd times, always with vague explanations. It was wearing her down, the constant wondering if he was hiding something dangerous from her. She turned when she heard footsteps. Elijah entered the room, his face tense, clearly preoccupied with something."Where were you, Elijah?" Sophia asked, her voice quiet but heavy with emotion.Elijah paused, sensing the weight of the question. He’d been expecting this confrontation for some time now, but he still wasn’t ready for it."I had to take care of something, Sophia. It’s not something you need to worry about."Sophia’s frustration boiled over, her fists clenching at her sides."That’s all you ever say! 'Don’t worry about it.' But how can I not worry? You’re disappearing at random times, coming back with bruises, and acting like everything’s fine. It’s not fine!"Elijah sighed deeply, moving closer
The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal 84. The Trap is Set
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The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal 85. The Gathering of Enemies
Elijah straightened his suit in the dimly lit hallway, adjusting his mask to fully embrace his James Hamesworth persona.Olivia had arranged this meeting, and he knew it would bring him face-to-face with some of Duke West’s most influential allies.The information he could gather tonight would be invaluable if he wanted to protect Sophia and keep Evendore from falling into chaos.As he entered the secluded venue, a low murmur filled the air, the weight of secrecy and power lingering in every corner.High-ranking members of Duke West’s faction, notorious figures in the underground network, stood gathered around a central table.Olivia spotted him from across the room, her face lighting up as she approached him."James," she greeted warmly, her hand lightly touching his arm."I’m glad you could make it. Tonight, you’ll see just how powerful we can be."He offered her a subtle smile, keeping his voice calm. "Olivia, I wouldn’t miss this for the world."She leaned in closer, lowering her
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