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The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 63 : A risky plan
Lisa stood before her mirror, adjusting the straps of her elegant navy-blue dress.It had been far too long since she and Lloyd had gone on a proper date, and tonight, she wanted everything to be perfect. She ran her fingers through her long, dark hair, ensuring it fell just right over her shoulders before reaching for her earrings.A soft smile crept onto her lips,It had been a rough few weeks...Lloyd had been away, distant, always wrapped up in some business she didn’t quite understand. But tonight, it was just the two of them, no distractions... Or at least she hoped.She glanced at her phone, no texts from him yet... that was fine, they had agreed to meet at the restaurant separately. She wasn’t exactly sure why Lloyd insisted on that, but she didn’t question it."And where do you think you're going," her mother, Eleanor, said, standing in the doorway with her arms crossed.Lisa turned, her beaming face slowly dimming "I ’m going out with Simon tonight"Eleanor’s expression har
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 64 : Change of Base
Lisa stared at Lloyd across the candlelit table, her eyes wide with shock.“WHAT?!”The word had escaped her lips louder than she had intended, turning a few heads in the upscale restaurant. Embarrassed, she lowered her voice, leaning in toward Lloyd “Simon, please tell me you’re joking”Lloyd, calm as ever, took a sip of his wine before meeting her gaze “I’m serious, Lisa...If this plan is going to work, you need to resign as CEO of Francis Steel”Lisa shook her head, incredulous “Do you even hear yourself? That position is the only thing keeping my family from completely pushing me aside, if I give it up, I lose whatever little control I have left"Lloyd’s fingers tapped idly against the table “Lisa, be honest with yourself, that position was never yours to begin withnot really”Lisa opened her mouth to argue but hesitated...She hated admitting it, but he was right, her father and grandfather had never truly accepted her as CEO.They tolerated her because of the Western Steel con
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 65 : Regrouping
The Grimshade Bar was quieter than usual...After what happened to the Draguns, many members of the Hilburg underworld, who frequented the bar were a lot more cautious about moving around nonchalantly.The dim lighting cast long shadows across the worn wooden floors, and the scent of cheap whiskey and cigarette smoke lingered in the air.At one of the corner booths, away from the prying eyes of the few remaining patrons, Lloyd sat with Ivan, Jacob, and Morty.The four men were nursing their drinks, but none of them looked particularly relaxed.There was too much to discuss.Lloyd leaned back in his seat, swirling the amber liquid in his glass before turning his attention to Morty.“So?” Lloyd asked, his voice calm but expectant. “How did it go with your father?”Morty exhaled sharply, setting his glass down. “Exactly like you said it would” he admitted, shaking his head in disbelief “He was thrilled... told me I was finally living up to my potential”Lloyd smirked slightly, "let me gu
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 66 : The Dragun's remains
Lloyd moved through the streets of Hilburg, his sharp eyes scanning the rows of buildings as he searched for the perfect location.This wasn’t for the Grimshade Bar, this wasn’t for himself...This was for Lisa.If she was going to take on the Numas legally, she needed an office, a proper law firm...Somewhere secure, somewhere that wouldn’t immediately expose how deep his resources ran.Lloyd wasn’t worried about affording the place, money was never the issue, but he had to be careful about appearances.If he got her something too high-end, it would raise suspicion.If he got her something too rundown, it would be a security risk.After nearly an hour of scouting, he finally found it.A modest, yet professional office space, located a few blocks from the business district.It was respectable enough to draw in clients but far enough from the upper elite to avoid unnecessary attention.Lloyd pulled out his phone, snapped a few pictures, and made a mental note to secure the purchase lat
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 67 : Keeping in Touch
The phone pressed against Lloyd’s ear felt heavier than it should.“Well well" the voice on the other end drawled. "how's it going nephew”Lloyd tightened his grip, his body instantly alert“Mason”A chuckle crackled through the receiver “Been a long time, kid, I almost thought you forgot about him”Lloyd’s jaw clenched “Yeah... It has"Silence stretched between them for a moment before Mason spoke again.“You don’t sound too happy to hear from me”“I’m just wondering why you’re calling” Lloyd replied flatly “It’s been a while, and you pick now to reach out?”"Also, everytime you reach out, it's when you need something big... really big"Mason chuckled again “Well, when my dear nephew tears down one of the biggest assassin organizations in Hilburg, it’s bound to make headlines”Lloyd’s eyes narrowed “You know about the Draguns?”“I know you destroyed them” Mason corrected. “And I know you had your reasons”Lloyd frowned “How?”Mason ignored the question “Let’s meet, kid... in person,
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 68 : Moving Forward
Lloyd sat in the dimly lit office of the Grimshade Bar, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the thick folder of documents Mason had given him. Now that the Draguns was dead, he no longer had to pretend to not be the head to this operation, so he made sure to give himself an office.The soft hum of the city outside barely reached him, muffled by the walls of his newly acquired headquarters.The pages before him were filled with records, business dealings, financial statements, police reports...everything his uncle had managed to gather on the Numa family. It was extensive, yet unsatisfyingThere was plenty of dirt, sure, but nothing that could bring them down entirely.And more importantly, there wasn’t a single mention of the Lancaster Gang.Lloyd leaned back in his chair, exhaling slowly as that didn’t sit right with him. Mason had told him that the Lancaster Gang were the ones who had ordered the hit on his family, so if the Numas were truly involved, there should have been
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 69 : A New Level
Morty sat at the dining table, absently pushing his food around his plate, across from him, his mother, Eileen Flanagan, was practically glowing with excitement“This is such a big moment, Morty” She beamed as she cut into her steak “Dinner with the Mayor, a promotion to Superintendent… Your father and I are so proud of you"Morty forced a small smile and nodded, taking a sip of his water.“Yeah, Mom...It’s a big step”Eileen frowned slightly, setting down her fork “You don’t seem very excited”Morty shrugged “Just a lot on my mind, I'm a bit nervous”His mother studied him for a moment before sighing “I know this job is stressful, but sweetheart, you’re doing amazing things,you took down the Draguns, for God’s sake! You did what no other officer could do”Morty’s stomach twisted.If only she knew…He glanced around the dining room, noticing his father’s absence for the first time.“Where’s Dad?” he asked, shifting the conversation.Eileen brightened again “Busy setting up your meetin
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 70 : Investigation begins
Lloyd sat in the Grimshade Bar, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the wooden table as he waited. The dim lighting cast long shadows across the room, the faint hum of conversation in the background barely registering in his mind...He had too much to think about.The moment Morty stepped through the doors, Lloyd knew something was off. The young superintendent carried himself with forced confidence, but his shoulders were tense, and there was a flicker of unease in his eyes.Lloyd gestured for him to sit. Morty sighed and slid into the seat across from him.“How’d it go?” Lloyd asked, his tone even.Morty exhaled, rubbing the back of his neck “As well as it could’ve, I guess, I’m officially superintendent now”Lloyd studied him carefully “and?”Morty hesitated before leaning forward “and you’ve really pissed off the Numa family”Lloyd’s expression didn’t change, but his fingers stopped tapping “Go on"Morty sighed “The mayor tasked me with investigating yo... Simon Harland...
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Chapter 102 : Next Steps
The muted glow of the television cast flickering shadows across the brightly lit restaurant as Lloyd and Mason sat in silence, their eyes fixed on the news broadcast. .The anchor's voice, solemn and deliberate, conveyed the shocking news"Former Mayor Henry Numa was found dead in his prison cell earlier today... authorities have yet to release further details surrounding his sudden demise"Mason leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees, and let out a low whistle "Well, that's a twist I didn't see coming" he murmured, glancing sideways at Lloyd Lloyd was still in complete shock at what he was seeing.What were the chances that just as soon as he was about to meet the mayor for information on the Lancaster and Capital M gangs, he ended up dead.Of course the thought that consumed his mind right now was who was responsible...."I guess there goes your only lead" commented Mason, snapping Lloyd out of his thoughts."What are you talking about?" he asked "With Numa gone, do you h
Chapter 101 : Fatal Decision
Larry Flanagan sat at the breakfast table, staring down at his plate as the sound of his stainless steel spoon clattering against ceramic echoed through the dining room. The morning light streamed in through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the table where his wife, Eileen, and their son, Morty, sat with him. But none of them were enjoying breakfast.The food lay mostly untouched, growing colder by the minute.The tension in the room was palpable. Larry’s hands trembled slightly as he gripped his spoon, his mind racing. He barely noticed Eileen watching him with concern. Morty, sitting across from him, knew exactly why his father was in such a state.It had been two days since the guilty verdict on the Numa family.Two days since Henry Numa, his son Edgar, and several of their closest associates had been sentenced to prison.Two days since Larry had failed to keep his promise.He had assured Henry that neither he nor a single member of his family would see the inside of a pri
Chapter 100 : Insane Revelations
Mason chuckled slowly "You didn't see me die kid... you saw me get shot, luckily, I was among the first to get shot that night, so the Draguns never checked back to see if I was dead""How did you survive getting shot?" asked Lloyd, his voice still laced with suspicion."You talk like surviving a gunshot wound is some impossible task" Mason replied, chuckling once again.Lloyd didn't respond, but just kept staring at his uncle, waiting for an answer to his question.Mason sighed, realizing that Lloyd suspicions of him were nearing their peak, so he had to stop trying to make jokes or lighten up the situation and get to the point."I might not look like it now, but I learnt a lot about first aid while I was in the military" Mason began.Lloyd chuckled a bit, and Mason was surprised since based on Lloyd's previous mood, he didn't think such simple comment would be able to change it."What's so funny?" asked Mason"Oh it's nothing... Please continue" lloyd replied.Lloyd chuckled beacuse
Chapter 99 : The Bishop's Secrets
Lloyd sat across from Mason in the dimly lit mall restaurant, the low hum of mall chatter buzzing around them. The smell of grilled meat and frying oil filled the air, but neither of them was focused on food.Their conversation had taken a serious turn, and Lloyd could feel the weight of it pressing down on them both."You said our family was Hilburg's first ever crime family?"Lloyd found his uncle's previous statements very hard to believe, as Hilburg was a city absolutely notorious for its gang activities, so much so that even the sun king had taken notice.So for his family to be the Genesis of the city's reputation was truly unbelievable."Yes, but this is only by technicality" mason replied."What do you mean?" asked Lloyd, now even more confused."You see, there were five initial crime families within Hilburg, The Brody's, the Visconti's, The Khazinski's, The Bishop's, and The Lancasters"Mason, could see Lloyd's eyebrows furrow once he said Lancaster."The Lancaster's were pa
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
