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The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 14 : Eve Willis
Lloyd’s expression hardened the moment the door swung open to reveal Mason standing on the threshold, his arms crossed casually, a smug grin playing at the corner of his mouth."Why do you look so surprised, kid?" Mason asked, leaning against the doorframe "You didn’t think I’d miss a meeting I arranged, did you?"Before Lloyd could respond, Lisa stepped forward beside him, her brows raised in surprise "Simon? Who’s this?""Simon?, what's this about Si... ?" Mason was about to ask but Lloyd cut him off"Lisa, this is Mason, he's the one that arranged this meeting" Lloyd said to Lisa, while signalling to his uncle to not push the Simon thing.Mason understood, chuckling slightly before he extended his hand gallantly towards Lloyd "I’m Mason... 'Simon's' uncle... you must be Lisa"Lisa’s face lit up instantly "indeed I am", she then glances at Lloyd breifly."Oh! It’s so nice to finally meet someone from Simon’s family! He never talks about any of you""Well, we’re a complicated bunch,
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 115 : Campaign Shenanigans
Inside the softly lit campaign trailer, Lisa paced between the couch and the small desk, holding a printed speech in one hand and a pen in the other. Her hair was pulled into a neat bun, and a nervous but determined look danced across her face. Lloyd stood across from her, arms folded, watching her carefully."Alright" she said, stopping mid-step "So the introduction, I start by thanking everyone for coming, acknowledge Eve, and then jump into the reforms we want to see""Not bad" Lloyd said, walking toward her "But maybe consider shifting the gratitude a little, put the emphasis on the people first, they’re the ones who are going to vote for this change"Lisa scribbled a quick note "Okay... people first, got it, what about the part where I talk about Eve’s policy on policing?""That line about 'restoring balance between protection and privacy'...it's good, but it’s vague" Lloyd said "People want clarity, try saying something like, 'We’ll rebuild a system where law enforcement prote
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 116 : Sabotage Orders
The sun hung high over Hilburg as the rally grounds swelled with people... supporters, curious residents, families, students, blue-collar workers, each one drawn by the same spark of hope. Lisa stood center stage in front of the largest crowd she’d ever addressed. The platform, flanked by city banners and Eve Willis campaign posters, posters that had all integrated her into their imagery, making it clear that the courage Lisa Francis stood with the Underdog candidate, Eve Willis.trembled faintly under her heels, The air buzzed with energy around Lisa.Lloyd stood just behind the stage steps, hands in his coat pockets, scanning the crowd. Beside him stood Mason and Eve, both watching Lisa with a shared sense of satisfaction.Eve leaned in slightly "Two days left, if she lands this rally, we’ve practically won" her voice was incredibly gitth as she, couldn't believe how close she was to becoming the mayor.Lloyd gave a tight nod but said nothing, he completely agreed though.He coul
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 117 : Even More Violence
The heavy smoke from overturned food stands and burning equipment still lingered in the air as Lloyd ducked behind the remnants of the main stage, Lisa’s semi-conscious body cradled against his chest. In his mind was only one single string of thoughts were.."WHERE THE FUCK IS MORTY"He had called him almost 10 minutes ago, and he had promised to order the cops back to the scene, but since then he hadn't seen anything, not a call, not any new police presence, the cops who retreated didn't even return... And even worse than this was the fact that the gun men had been wreaking havoc this entire time, something like 20 people were dead at this point.The only thing that was holding them off were some of the more local security services that Eve was prudent enough to hire, but half of them were already dead, and Lloyd knew it wouldn't be long before all of them were.He pulled out his phone, fingers trembling with rage, and hit Morty’s number for the third time... For some reason, his p
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 118 : Hard Questions
The gentle rustle of sheets and the soft clink of porcelain stirred Lisa awake. Her eyelids fluttered open slowly, her vision hazy as she stared at the intricate patterns of the ceiling above her bed. The familiar scent of lavender-scented linens filled her senses.She shifted slightly, muscles stiff, a dull ache lingering across her chest. Her head pounded faintly as she tried to remember how she had ended up in bed. It was all a blur... the voices, the screams screams, flashes of light, the intense pain in her chest,and then... darkness.The imaginary pain had been so great and instantaneous, it still caused her body to shiver as sat up.Groaning softly, Lisa noticed Jenna at the far end of the room, tidying up a vase of fresh lilies on the windowsill. The older woman turned at the sound of the mattress creaking."Miss Lisa! You’re awake! Thank goodness," Jenna said, her relief evident as she rushed towards Lisa's side to hi e her a long, and loving hub.Lisa rubbed her temples
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 119 : Difficult Answers
The sky had darkened to a deep charcoal hue by the time Lloyd arrived back at the Francis family estate. The streetlights flickered on one by one as his black sedan glided silently into the driveway. He shut the car door gently and ascended the front steps, tension still pulsing through his veins like a persistent drumbeat.His mind was a swirl of fury, frustration, and calculation. He had learned more than enough during the meeting at the Grimshade Bar...too much, in fact. The faces of Morty, Jacob, and Ivan lingered in his thoughts, particularly Morty’s hollow expression after revealing the truth about his father.As he stepped into the house, the familiar scent of warm wood and polished furniture did little to soothe him. A maid greeted him quietly in the hallway, but Lloyd gave only a slight nod as he made his way toward the bedroom he shared with Lisa.The door was slightly ajar.He pushed it open slowly and immediately froze.Lisa was on the bed, curled up with a pillow clut
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 120 : Watch Party
The dull hum of tires on asphalt accompanied the silence inside the sleek black sedan as it cruised through Hilburg’s streets. Ivan kept both hands on the wheel, his eyes fixed on the road, but his mind was clearly as focused as Lloyd’s, who sat quietly in the passenger seat, staring out at the dim orange glow of passing streetlamps.It had been two days since the rally, two days since chaos had engulfed what was meant to be a turning point in Hilburg’s future. Now, the city stood on the cusp of change again. Election night had finally arrived.Lloyd broke the silence. "How far are we from the venue?"Ivan glanced at the GPS "Ten minutes, if traffic holds"It didn't look like traffic want going to hold that much thought, as despite it being almost 8:00 pm, the streets were flooded with cars.It seems like multiple people were either heading to their various election watch parties, or were heading home to watch the election there.This was perhaps the biggest election the city had se
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 121 : Overwhelming Victory
The atmosphere inside the watch party venue was heavy with anticipation. Every pair of eyes was glued to the mounted television screens that lined the upper corners of the event hall. The final numbers were moments away, and the tension in the room had become so palpable it was almost physical. Drinks were paused halfway to lips, Conversations froze mid-sentence, even the buzzing of phones died down, as everyone was more focused on the screen than even their own well being.Lloyd leaned forward, arms crossed, expression unreadable. Beside him, Ivan stood with a relaxed but attentive stance, while Mason remained perched on a nearby stool, a slow, knowing grin spreading across his face.Ivan hadn't said anything since his arrival at this watch party, and he didn't need to.He believed he didn't really have much to say compared to the conversation Lloyd was having with his uncle.But despite his relaxed stance, it was just a ruse for his internal anxiety, as he knew that Eve Willis c
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Chapter 123 : Falling Apart
Two days before the election, the streets of Hilburg were unusually quiet, but Morty Flanagan’s mind was anything but. The black sedan he’d driven back from the Grimshade Bar hummed softly as it pulled into the Flanagan family estate.According to Lloyd,the had told Ivan to drive him home to help calm his nerves, but the trip, despite Ivan not saying a single word, or even looking in his direction, was anything but calming.He didn't blame Ivan too much though, as He’d also barely spoken a word since leaving the bar.Lloyd’s instructions, and more importantly, the thick folder of documents now tucked under his arm, weighed on him like stone.He still couldn’t believe what Lloyd had asked of him. "Help me take down your father"It was less of an ask but more of a dictat, lloyd telling him what was going to happenMorty had always known his father wasn’t clean.He was corrupt, power-hungry, cruel when necessary, even to him... but he was still his father, and despite everything, that b
Chapter 122 : Brewing Vengeance
The soft clinking of glasses and the low hum of celebration echoed from the other side of the restaurant.In the quiet booth at the edge of the venue, Lloyd and Mason sat with their drinks untouched. Their expressions were tense, their voices low,Mason leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on the table "So what are you saying about taking down Don Pizzaro, need to talk about it"Lloyd gave a faint... amused snort "Do we? The man just lost, eve won... better than won, she won in a landslide, his political dreams are crushed... and his days of operation are numbered, what threat does he still pose?"Mason shook his head slowly "You think someone like Don Pizzaro takes defeat quietly? This isn’t a man who folds easily, this is someone who’s built an empire in the shadows..." Lloyd understood what Mason was saying in theory, but he still wasn't convinced the don could do much.Mason could see that Lloyd Stull wasn't getting it, so be decided to be a lot more direct."Don't you se
Chapter 121 : Overwhelming Victory
The atmosphere inside the watch party venue was heavy with anticipation. Every pair of eyes was glued to the mounted television screens that lined the upper corners of the event hall. The final numbers were moments away, and the tension in the room had become so palpable it was almost physical. Drinks were paused halfway to lips, Conversations froze mid-sentence, even the buzzing of phones died down, as everyone was more focused on the screen than even their own well being.Lloyd leaned forward, arms crossed, expression unreadable. Beside him, Ivan stood with a relaxed but attentive stance, while Mason remained perched on a nearby stool, a slow, knowing grin spreading across his face.Ivan hadn't said anything since his arrival at this watch party, and he didn't need to.He believed he didn't really have much to say compared to the conversation Lloyd was having with his uncle.But despite his relaxed stance, it was just a ruse for his internal anxiety, as he knew that Eve Willis c
Chapter 120 : Watch Party
The dull hum of tires on asphalt accompanied the silence inside the sleek black sedan as it cruised through Hilburg’s streets. Ivan kept both hands on the wheel, his eyes fixed on the road, but his mind was clearly as focused as Lloyd’s, who sat quietly in the passenger seat, staring out at the dim orange glow of passing streetlamps.It had been two days since the rally, two days since chaos had engulfed what was meant to be a turning point in Hilburg’s future. Now, the city stood on the cusp of change again. Election night had finally arrived.Lloyd broke the silence. "How far are we from the venue?"Ivan glanced at the GPS "Ten minutes, if traffic holds"It didn't look like traffic want going to hold that much thought, as despite it being almost 8:00 pm, the streets were flooded with cars.It seems like multiple people were either heading to their various election watch parties, or were heading home to watch the election there.This was perhaps the biggest election the city had se
Chapter 119 : Difficult Answers
The sky had darkened to a deep charcoal hue by the time Lloyd arrived back at the Francis family estate. The streetlights flickered on one by one as his black sedan glided silently into the driveway. He shut the car door gently and ascended the front steps, tension still pulsing through his veins like a persistent drumbeat.His mind was a swirl of fury, frustration, and calculation. He had learned more than enough during the meeting at the Grimshade Bar...too much, in fact. The faces of Morty, Jacob, and Ivan lingered in his thoughts, particularly Morty’s hollow expression after revealing the truth about his father.As he stepped into the house, the familiar scent of warm wood and polished furniture did little to soothe him. A maid greeted him quietly in the hallway, but Lloyd gave only a slight nod as he made his way toward the bedroom he shared with Lisa.The door was slightly ajar.He pushed it open slowly and immediately froze.Lisa was on the bed, curled up with a pillow clut
Chapter 118 : Hard Questions
The gentle rustle of sheets and the soft clink of porcelain stirred Lisa awake. Her eyelids fluttered open slowly, her vision hazy as she stared at the intricate patterns of the ceiling above her bed. The familiar scent of lavender-scented linens filled her senses.She shifted slightly, muscles stiff, a dull ache lingering across her chest. Her head pounded faintly as she tried to remember how she had ended up in bed. It was all a blur... the voices, the screams screams, flashes of light, the intense pain in her chest,and then... darkness.The imaginary pain had been so great and instantaneous, it still caused her body to shiver as sat up.Groaning softly, Lisa noticed Jenna at the far end of the room, tidying up a vase of fresh lilies on the windowsill. The older woman turned at the sound of the mattress creaking."Miss Lisa! You’re awake! Thank goodness," Jenna said, her relief evident as she rushed towards Lisa's side to hi e her a long, and loving hub.Lisa rubbed her temples
Chapter 117 : Even More Violence
The heavy smoke from overturned food stands and burning equipment still lingered in the air as Lloyd ducked behind the remnants of the main stage, Lisa’s semi-conscious body cradled against his chest. In his mind was only one single string of thoughts were.."WHERE THE FUCK IS MORTY"He had called him almost 10 minutes ago, and he had promised to order the cops back to the scene, but since then he hadn't seen anything, not a call, not any new police presence, the cops who retreated didn't even return... And even worse than this was the fact that the gun men had been wreaking havoc this entire time, something like 20 people were dead at this point.The only thing that was holding them off were some of the more local security services that Eve was prudent enough to hire, but half of them were already dead, and Lloyd knew it wouldn't be long before all of them were.He pulled out his phone, fingers trembling with rage, and hit Morty’s number for the third time... For some reason, his p
Chapter 116 : Sabotage Orders
The sun hung high over Hilburg as the rally grounds swelled with people... supporters, curious residents, families, students, blue-collar workers, each one drawn by the same spark of hope. Lisa stood center stage in front of the largest crowd she’d ever addressed. The platform, flanked by city banners and Eve Willis campaign posters, posters that had all integrated her into their imagery, making it clear that the courage Lisa Francis stood with the Underdog candidate, Eve Willis.trembled faintly under her heels, The air buzzed with energy around Lisa.Lloyd stood just behind the stage steps, hands in his coat pockets, scanning the crowd. Beside him stood Mason and Eve, both watching Lisa with a shared sense of satisfaction.Eve leaned in slightly "Two days left, if she lands this rally, we’ve practically won" her voice was incredibly gitth as she, couldn't believe how close she was to becoming the mayor.Lloyd gave a tight nod but said nothing, he completely agreed though.He coul
Chapter 115 : Campaign Shenanigans
Inside the softly lit campaign trailer, Lisa paced between the couch and the small desk, holding a printed speech in one hand and a pen in the other. Her hair was pulled into a neat bun, and a nervous but determined look danced across her face. Lloyd stood across from her, arms folded, watching her carefully."Alright" she said, stopping mid-step "So the introduction, I start by thanking everyone for coming, acknowledge Eve, and then jump into the reforms we want to see""Not bad" Lloyd said, walking toward her "But maybe consider shifting the gratitude a little, put the emphasis on the people first, they’re the ones who are going to vote for this change"Lisa scribbled a quick note "Okay... people first, got it, what about the part where I talk about Eve’s policy on policing?""That line about 'restoring balance between protection and privacy'...it's good, but it’s vague" Lloyd said "People want clarity, try saying something like, 'We’ll rebuild a system where law enforcement prote
