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The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 78 : Grudge Deal
Morty stood frozen on the doorstep, his breath caught in his throat. The weight of Annie Carter’s words pressed down on him like an iron vice.Kyle had jumped...And while he had survived, the doctors said he’d never wake up.The realization hit him like a sledgehammer, his stomach twisted painfully, his hands clenched at his sides. He had known that framing Kyle would ruin his career, humiliate him, maybe even send him into a downward spiral... but this?This was so much worse, everything that could go wrong had gone wrong.Kyle hadn’t just lost his job, he had lost everything... his dignity, his hope, hiis future...and Morty knew it was all his fault.He opened his mouth, but no words came out. Annie’s eyes were red and puffy, fresh tears threatening to spill down her cheeks."You…you said he’s at St. Mary’s Hospital?" Morty finally managed to say, his voice hoarse.Annie sniffled and nodded "Yes, but… it doesn’t matter"Morty felt his heart squeeze painfully in his chest "What d
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 79 : Righting Wrongs
Ivan walked into his apartment, shutting the door behind him with more force than necessary.His jaw was clenched, his movements stiff, it was absolutely exhausting keeping a straight face while Morty was pissing him the hell off.Morty had forced his hand.The idea of handing over one of the regenerative vials made his blood boil, but there was no avoiding this.He couldn't kill Morty, and couldn't also torture him for the information, since he was sure his boss would take his head for that, but at the same time... HE REALLY DIDN'T WANTI TO DO THIS.Lloyd had only ever entrusted him with three vials... three incredibly valuable vials that could change the course of a person's life. He had been given strict instructions to use them only in the direst of circumstances.And now, because of Morty’s pathetic bleeding heart, he was down to two.He stalked over to his closet, opening it with a calculated motion, inside, beneath a false floor panel, was a black, locked briefcase. Ivan pull
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 80 : Evidence Ready
Lloyd’s return to Hilburg was quiet, no fanfare, no unnecessary attention... just the way he liked it.The black limousine cruised through the city streets, its tinted windows shielding him from the outside world. As he looked out at the familiar skyline, he noted how little had changed in the past three days.Hilburg was still Hilburg, rotten to its core.He rolled his shoulders, exhaling slowly, his meeting with Eric Weissman had left him with more problems than solutions, and now time was slipping away faster than he would have liked.He needed to act.And the first thing he needed to do was see Lisa...The car pulled up to the Francis Steel building, towering and imposing as ever, Lloyd stepped out, his usual sharp suit perfectly in place. as he walked inside, employees shot him brief glances, some out of curiosity, others out of quiet unease...They'd seen this mysterious man come in an out of their building over the months, they had no idea who he was but the way he moved and
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 81 : First Attack
The atmosphere in the private lounge of an exclusive Hilburg club was thick with the scent of expensive cigars and aged whiskey. Seated around an opulent mahogany table were John and Harold Francis, facing the men who had come to secure their allegiance... Henry and Edgar Numa. Henry leaned back in his chair, his fingers idly swirling the glass of whiskey in his hand. His sharp, calculating eyes flickered toward Harold. "You told me Lisa agreed to step down" Henry said, his voice smooth yet carrying a dangerous undertone "Yet here we are, days away from the expiration of the Western Steel contract, and she’s still sitting pretty in the CEO’s chair" Harold cleared his throat, shifting uncomfortably "She’s stalling, and I don't know why" he admitted "every time we press her about resigning, she finds an excuse, says she needs more time to transition out of the role, that she wants to ensure a smooth handover" "More time?" Edgar scoffed, his fingers tapping impatiently agains
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 82 : Plan in Motion
Lisa sat across from Lloyd at their small dining table, the dim glow of the chandelier casting soft shadows on the walls of their shared bedroom. The evening was peaceful... too peaceful, she had been thinking about this for days, waiting for the right moment to ask. Now, as they shared a quiet dinner together, she finally spoke.“Simon” she began, setting her fork down, “when will I finally be able to resign from Francis Steel?”Lloyd glanced up from his plate, taking a slow sip of his wine before answering “It’s only a little over a week before the Western Steel contract ends, isn’t it?”Lisa nodded “Yes, and I just…” she hesitated, unsure of how to put her feelings into words “I don’t want to delay any longer, every day I stay there, my family keeps trying to push me around, like I’m just waiting to be replaced, I want to move on, I want to start the law firm"Lloyd wiped his mouth with his napkin and leaned back slightly “I’ve already figured everything out” he assured her, his
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 83 : The First Retaliation
Smoke hung heavy in the air, the acrid scent of burning wood and chemicals filling Harold Francis’ nostrils as he rushed outside. The screams of terrified maids and butlers echoed through the estate grounds, their silhouettes darting frantically in the dim glow of the blazing fire. “What the hell happened!?” Harold bellowed, his heart pounding in his chest. Jenna, one of the senior maids, ran toward him, her face pale with fear “Sir, it was an attack! A black van drove past the gates, and men inside threw firebombs at the house..." "Did you see their faces?" asked Harold "No, they wore masks" replied Jenna. "What about their plates?, did you run their plates?" asked John as he slowly stepped into the scene The Roy. "I don't... I don't know how to..." Jenna stammered. "Argh!" Roy groaned angrily, as he turned to one of their butler's. "DID YOU RUN THE DAMN PLATES?!" he asked, his voice enraged. "No sir,the moment they hit the house, they sped off before we could see
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 84 : Final Warning
Lisa sat at her desk, staring down at the neatly stacked files in front of her. Her new office was quiet, save for the occasional rustling of papers as she sorted through the final details for the day’s hearing. It had been two weeks since she resigned from Francis Steel and officially launched her law firm, but the transition had been anything but smooth.Her family had not taken her lawsuit against the Numas well.Every day since the announcement, they had called, messaged, and even shown up at her office, pestering her to drop the case. At first, they tried to guilt her, telling her she was ruining the family’s reputation, when that didn’t work, they resorted to threats...warning her that she would regret siding against them.And yet, despite everything, she still couldn’t bring herself to hate them.At this point all she had to do was win the sLawsuit, that way her family would forgive her for everything, since the Numa's wouldn't be able to come after her anymore.Although so
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 85 : Chapter 11
Lisa sat at the large oak desk in her bedroom, flipping through pages of legal documents with a heavy sigh.The past two months had been exhausting... court dates, press conferences, endless paperwork.The case against the Numas was progressing, but slowly, as expected, Henry Numa’s legal team fought tooth and nail, using every trick in the book to delay proceedings, bury evidence, or outright intimidate her into dropping the case.None of it worked...Lisa was scared, of course, but she refused to back down, at least, that’s what she told herself... In truth she just didn't want to let down Lloyd since he believed in her so muchShe rubbed her temples, exhaustion creeping in. Her shoulder ached from the long hours of hunching over legal documents, but she couldn't afford to slow down, the next court date was in two days, and she had to be prepared.She was about to take a break when a loud crash sounded from outside.Lisa jumped in her chair, her heart hammering.What was that?!Ano
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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
