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The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 23 : Morty's Shame
Despite the relatively quiet day, Morty sat slumped in his chair, tense as ever, his tie loosened, and his sleeves rolled up. His eyes kept fixed on the clock on the wall.He was expecting a call from his father.It had been nearly a month since Larry Flanagan, the chief of police and a towering figure in Hilburg’s law enforcement, had left for a much-needed vacation.In his absence, Morty had been put in charge of the station... a task that should have been routine.But then, the break-in happened.A group of masked men had infiltrated the police station, evaded the security, and stolen evidence right from under Morty’s nose. Since that night, Morty had barely slept, the weight of his failure pressed on him like a boulder, and the looming call with his father only added to his anxiety.The phone on his desk buzzed, and Morty jumped, his heart pounding. He hesitated for a moment before picking up.“Morty” his father’s voice barked from the other end, deep and frightening.“Dad” Mor
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 24 : Old friends
The Dragun Ash Club was alive with its usual chaos. The air was thick with smoke, the bass of heavy music reverberated through the walls, and the murmur of dangerous conversations filled the room. Underneath the haze, deals were struck, allegiances were forged, and enemies were quietly eliminated.Morty Flanagan pushed through the heavy double doors just after 9:00 PM. The club’s dim lighting barely masked the leering eyes of its patrons, most of whom ignored him. Without his uniform or badge, Morty was just another face in a sea of dangerous criminals.This irritated him more than he cared to admit, he wasn’t used to being ignored, let alone dismissed. For years, his badge had commanded authority, even in places like this, but tonight, he was just another outsider.As he walked deeper into the club, his irritation grew. He stopped abruptly and shouted at a nearby man leaning casually against the bar.“Hey!” Morty barked “Take me to Jacob... now!"The man turned slowly, his scarr
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 25 : Into The Corruption Den
Jacob groaned as the shrill sound of his phone pierced the silence of his room.He squinted at the screen "Logan" he confirmed in annoyance.“This better be good” Jacob muttered, answering the call.“Jacob, we’ve got a problem” Logan’s voice crackled through the line, tension evident."For the last time, you call me Boss now, I won't tolerate this disrespect" Jacob said angrily.He could hear Logan sigh on the other side."Alright then... Boooss" Logan said annoyingly.“So what's the problem?” Jacob asked, rubbing his temple.“The cops... they’re raiding Camren’s place, right now.”Jacob sat up straight, his exhaustion evaporating. “What did you just say?”“Camren’s house, they're tearing it apart, taking all kinds of stuff, thought you’d want to know”Jacob cursed under his breath. “Alrigth...I’m on my way”****By the time Jacob arrived at Camren’s mansion, the scene was already chaotic. Police cars lined the driveway, their flashing lights casting eerie patterns against the toweri
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 26 : A Night Of Class
The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains of Lisa’s room, casting a soft glow across the table where Lisa and Lloyd sat for breakfast. The clinking of cutlery against porcelain was the only sound between them, the silence heavy with unspoken thoughts.Lloyd glanced up from his plate, noticing the faraway look in Lisa’s eyes. Her shoulders were slumped, her usual lively demeanor dulled.“Lisa,” Lloyd said gently, setting his fork down. “What’s on your mind?”Lisa hesitated, pushing a piece of toast around her plate. Finally, she sighed. “It’s just... everything”“Everything?” Lloyd leaned forward, his tone encouraging.She looked at him, her brown eyes glistening with unshed tears. “Our marriage... it’s put such a strain on my relationship with my family, we can’t even sit at the same table with them without feeling like outsiders”Lloyd frowned, guilt gnawing at him. “I know... and I’m sorry, Lisa. I never wanted to drive a wedge between you and your family”“It’s not your f
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 27 : A Worse Turn
The room at the Hilburg Grand Event Center fell into a hushed murmur as the tension hung thick in the air. Edgar Numa’s humiliation at Lloyd’s hands had captured the attention of every guest present, their whispered judgments a heavy cloud that now hung over the Francis family.John Francis stepped forward, his face pale but composed, attempting to salvage the situation. “Mr Numa” he began, addressing Henry “I deeply apologize for this misunderstanding... please, let us handle this matter privately... There’s no need for public disgrace...”Henry’s cold gaze didn’t waver. “Your family has made a mockery of this event, and my son... consider yourselves uninvited”The host of the event, a man of considerable social standing, stepped up beside Henry. “I’m sorry, Mr Francis” he said, his tone a low tune “We can’t tolerate this sort of behavior, your family will have to leave”"This is what we get for inviting a the Poor's to our event" John heard a group of people whisper"They don't b
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 28 : Lloyd's New Resolve
The heavy scent of leaking gasoline mixed with burnt rubber filled the air as Lloyd’s head swam, the world outside the wrecked taxi still spinning.His body ached from the impact, but he forced himself to stay still, his sharp instincts warning him to wait before making a move.Muffled voices drifted in from outside the crumpled vehicle.“You think he’s dead?” one voice asked, nervous and shaky.“Doesn’t matter” another replied, colder and more composed. “Boss Henry didn’t say to kill him... just to teach him a lesson, that crash’ll get the message across”“Yeah, but what if we overdid it? I mean, the car flipped like three times.”There was a pause before the colder voice barked “Shut up and take the pictures, he’ll want proof”Lloyd heard the sound of a phone’s camera shutter clicking. He clenched his fists, his blood boiling as the conversation outside continued.“Henry’s gonna love this,” the colder man said with a chuckle. “Big bad Simon Harland, taken down by a couple of car th
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 29 : High Speed Chase
The gray morning sky hung low over Hilburg as Lloyd and Lisa walked side by side, their pace steady but their minds in sync as to where they were heading. Lloyd glanced at the crumpled piece of paper in Lisa’s hand, its address scribbled hastily. The area they were heading to was unfamiliar to him, but the tension in Lisa’s jawline spoke volumes.When they turned the final corner, Lloyd slowed, his eyes scanning the decrepit building before them. The structure stood defiant amidst the decay of the neighborhood, its faded sign barely legible..."Francis Legal Services" The windows were cracked, and graffiti marred the walls. Trash littered the streets, and a group of thugs loitered nearby, their sharp gazes following Lloyd and Lisa’s every move.They probably would have tried to rob them if they looked any wealthier.“This was your law firm?” Lloyd asked, his tone betraying a mix of disbelief and concern.Lisa nodded, her voice soft “It was all I could afford when I graduated law
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 30 : Brutal Aftermath
Time seemed to slow down as Lloyd and Ivan saw the rocket inch closer and closer their car.They had to make a split second decision right there, or it would all over.In this tension filled moment, ivan decided to do something crazy.By hitting the breaks of the car, he raised the back of the car just well enough that the rocket missed the back of the vehicle by mere inches, exploding once it hit the floor and pushing the car forward at the cost of the boot.With their souls still in their bodies, Ivan would drive the car as quickly as he possibly could out of this region of the city.They were safe onc again.Llyods mind was filled with so many questions, so he decided to step out of the car and call Jacob and ask him again."Jacob, what the hell just happened there?" Lloyd asked in anger."The Bullhorn gang boss, they're a vassal gang of the Capital M gang, and that right there was Capital M territory""And why the hell should I care?" asked Lloyd, still trying to be defiant."Caus
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Chapter 98 : Who Where They?
The Francis family spent the next three days in a state of pure elation. For the first time in what felt like forever, they were free from the suffocating grip of the Numa family. And for the first time since she had fallen ill with cancer, Lisa was able to fully partake in the celebrations, not as the sickly, burdened lawyer fighting an impossible battle, but as a victorious member of the family.Even Lloyd, or rather Simon... whom the family had never fully accepted... was allowed to join in on the festivities. While most of them still regarded him with wary eyes, none could deny that without his inspiration of Lisa, the trial might not have gone their way, and they would have given up ages ago.As the family sat around the dinner table on the final night of celebrations, Harold raised his glass "I am so proud of you, Lisa, and I'm sure the rest of this family feels the same" he said, his voice filled with warmth and admiration.Lisa looked up at him, eyes glistening "Really?" sh
Chapter 97 : The Verdict Is In
All of the Francis family gathered in the living room of the family home, all their eyes fixed on the TV as the jury delivered the verdict in Lisa's lawsuit.It'd been more than 5 months since Lisa initially launched this legal attack against the Numa's, and after so many near death experiences, the family just wanted to to be over.Although they were very much aware of what would happen to them if they lost the case, due to this The tension in the room was palpable. if Lisa lost the case, they'd be sitting ducks, as Henry Numa wouldn't rest until they were either dead or run out of the city. John, having lived through the city’s corruption for decades, felt that deep pit of certainty in his stomach. There was no way a small-time lawyer like Lisa could win against the Numas, no matter how ironclad her evidence was. Harold knew it too...he’d already started preparing for an emergency evacuation, once the innocent veridct was read he would take the family out of Hilburg immediately.
Chapter 96 : The Finishing blow
The nation of Tekka was unlike any other.A land of immense power, bound together by strength, strategy, and an iron-fisted rule that spanned generations.Though the Sun King sat at the pinnacle of power, he did not rule alone. The kingdom was a complex web of authority, where military might dictated influence, and where warlords, generals, and crime lords held sway over vast territories. It was not a kingdom of peace but one where survival belonged to the strong.Each duchy, county or even villiage had its own millita, or gang that operated as a millita.The leadership allowed this to occur, as Tekka was so large due to its conquest of multiple neighbouring nations, that the royal family determined that some level of autonomy given to its various regions was for the best.At the heart of Tekka’s structure was the Sun King himself, an absolute monarch whose will was law. But even the Sun King, despite his unquestioned power, needed those who could execute his commands efficiently,
Chapter 95 : The Next Plan
The entire Francis family, along with Lloyd and Lisa, sat huddled together in the Francis family’s sitting room, their eyes glued to the television screen as the dramatic scene unfolded before them. The police raid on the Numa estate was playing live on nearly every major news channel. The flashing lights of police cruisers, the blaring sirens, and the sea of officers storming into the luxurious Numa mansion all created an intense spectacle.Nobody spoke at first, as the weight of what they were witnessing had stunned them into silence. It felt surreal, almost like watching a movie rather than reality. They had spent so long living under the shadow of the Numas, being so afraid of their wrath, especially in recent months, with many memebers of the family literally awaiting either inevitable destruction, or eviction from the city.So seeing them finally face justice seemed impossible.Roy was the first to break the silence. He leaned forward, eyes gleaming with satisfaction “It’s
Chapter 94 : They Forced My Hand
Larry Flanagan sat in the back of the police cruiser, staring blankly out the window as the fleet of squad cars tore through the streets of Hilburg, sirens wailing into the early morning air. The city’s towering skyline blurred past him, but his mind was too preoccupied to process the sight. He swallowed hard, fingers drumming against the seat as he struggled to keep his breathing steady.This wasn’t how things were supposed to go.A month ago, this entire ordeal had been safely contained within Hilburg’s borders. The Francis family lawsuit? Just another local scandal that would be swept under the rug like all the rest. The evidence against the Numa family? Irrelevant in a courtroom where the judges were all bought and paid for. The corruption scandal? A mere whisper in the streets of Hilburg, nothing more... No one had proof of anything,the made sure of that.Then everything changed...Somehow... no, not somehow, he knew exactly how...the story had exploded beyond Hilburg.The n
Chapter 93 : The Journalist
Ralph Stilsken woke to the rare feeling of peace.For the first time in what felt like forever, there was no urgent phone call yanking him out of sleep, no late-night email demanding immediate attention. Just the steady rhythm of his wife Charlie’s breathing beside him and the soft golden light of morning filtering through the curtains.He allowed himself to soak in the quiet, staring at the ceiling as he listened to the faint sounds of their children stirring in the next room.Charlie shifted beside him, murmuring sleepily. When her eyes opened, she blinked in mild surprise “You’re still here?”Ralph chuckled “I do live here, you know”“You sure? Because it feels like I only see you in passing these days”She wasn’t wrong. His job as one of the country’s most well-respected journalists rarely allowed him time to enjoy the simple pleasures of family life. He had spent years uncovering corruption, exposing criminal enterprises, and documenting war zones. It had won him respect, and
Chapter 92 : Desperate Measures
The hum of the engine filled the car as Ivan navigated through the quiet streets, heading back to Jacob’s house. The city lights flickered past, casting shadows over Lloyd’s face as he stared out the window, lost in thought. Ivan glanced at him briefly before returning his attention to the road. He had learned long ago to recognize when his boss was deep in contemplation, carefully piecing together a plan. And right now, Lloyd was undoubtedly weaving something intricate...Still, Ivan had questions... questions that needed answers if he was going to execute whatever scheme Lloyd had in mind.He knew his boss was watching him so he had to be careful the kind of question he asked.“So...” Ivan began, gripping the wheel with one hand as he cast another glance at Lloyd“Will I be getting more details, Boss?”Lloyd’s gaze remained fixed on the cityscape beyond the window."Details of what?""Your plan to take down the Numa's" Ivan replied.He exhaled lightly, then shifted in his seat “
Chapter 91 : Desperate Times
Ivan’s grip on the steering wheel tightened as he drove Lloyd through the winding roads leading to the Numa family estate. The sleek black car moved smoothly over the pavement, the weight of the silence between them making the air thick.“You sure about this, boss?” Ivan asked, sparing a glance at Lloyd, who sat in the passenger seat, arms crossed, his expression unreadable.Lloyd exhaled sharply through his nose “I don’t have a choice... when you poke the dragon you will get burned”Ivan gulped slightly, he knew those words very well, and they were not good.Ivan clicked his tongue against his teeth “You always have a choice boss, but if you’re planning to walk up to Henry Numa’s front door and have a ‘friendly chat,’ I’d say that’s probably the worst one”Lloyd didn’t respond immediately, he was still reeling from his conversation with the assassin he had interrogated. Someone in Lisa’s family had betrayed him...had allowed the Numa’s to track his movements, nearly getting Lisa ki
Chapter 90 : Daring Rage
Lloyd drove his battered car through the quiet streets of Hilburg, gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white. The entire front of the vehicle was dented, the windshield cracked, and bullet holes riddled the sides. The engine sputtered, protesting its rough treatment, but Lloyd didn’t care. His mind was burning with rage.Lisa sat in the passenger seat, her wide eyes darting between Lloyd and the wrecked car around her "Simon…" she began hesitantly, her voice filled with concern "What happened?"Lloyd took a steady breath before replying."Nothing you need to worry about" he said smoothly, forcing his voice to stay calm "Just ran into some bad drivers"Lisa’s frown deepened, she clearly didn’t believe him, but she was still too shaken from the earlier attack to press further"I just want to go home" she murmured.Lloyd shook his head immediately, "Not yet" Lloyd said firmly.Lisa’s brow furrowed "Why not?""Because I don’t know if the people who shot at us
