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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
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 86 : At Wits End
John Francis sat in his study, his fingers steepled under his chin, his face lined with exhaustion.The dim glow of the desk lamp cast long shadows over the room, illuminating the deep creases in his forehead. His usually immaculate hair was slightly disheveled, a rare sight for the proud patriarch of the Francis family.For the past week, he had barely slept, as every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was the destruction...the firebombed estate, the ruthless thugs stripping their home of its valuables.The humiliation of watching everything he had built being seized by Numa’s men like they were nothing more than common debtors, made John's aged heart ache heavily.He exhaled sharply, he had to control himself.It was Lisa... but not just her...Lisa and that bastard Simon Harland.The moment she stepped into Francis Steel, the moment she brought that man into their home, everything had gone to hell.John knew it wasn't just her that could be blamed, he approved of Simon's ma
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 87 : I.O.U
Lisa sat curled up on the edge of her bed, knees tucked to her chest, staring blankly at the window. The room was dim, the heavy curtains drawn shut, as if blocking out the rest of the world. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her body felt weak, drained of all the energy she had left.For the past day, she had refused to leave this room.No matter how much Lloyd tried to comfort her, no matter how many times he told her things would be okay, she couldn’t bring herself to believe him.And this hurt her even more, beacuse he'd always been there for her, he'd always helped her, so it almost felt like a betrayal of the man she loved most.Everything seemed to work out when she was with Lloyd, but this time, no matter how much she thought, she couldn't see how he couldn't fix this Everything was falling apart.The Francis family was at the brink of ruin, and even though she had spent her entire life trying to earn their approval, they now saw her as nothing more than a liab
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 88 : Questionable Investment
The air in the Francis Steel boardroom was thick with tension, the kind that clung to the skin like humidity before a thunderstorm. The entire Francis family, including Lisa, sat around the long conference table, their eyes fixed on the man seated at the head.Martin Lance.One of the wealthiest investment bankers in the country, a man whose presence alone commanded attention.Lisa, still unsure why she had been asked to attend this meeting, sat stiffly beside Harold.Her hands were clasped together in her lap, a mixture of confusion and curiosity swirling inside her.Martin leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly drumming against the polished mahogany table. Then, with a slight smirk, he finally spoke.“I’ll get straight to the point” he said sharply"I heard about Francis Steel’s recent… financial troubles, and I’d like to investment into your company" he said The family all gazed at each other in confusion."How much are we talking here?" asked Eleanor"one hundred million
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 89 : Assasins Assault
The Past three weeks had been… quietAlmost too quiet.Since Martin Lance’s investment had stabilized Francis Steel, the constant pressure from the Numa family had seemingly subsided. No more financial attacks, No more open threats, Lisa’s lawsuit against the Numas was progressing swiftly, and for the first time in a long while, she could breathe without fear.Lloyd however, knew that they could absolutely not get comfortable.This was a common tactic used by assasins, to not strike when expected and then let the target calm down for a long time, before striking unexpectedly.He knew that there could only be one reason for the peace they seemingly had now The Numa's were planning something.That morning, Lisa stood before the mirror in her bedroom, combing her fingers through her long brown hair. She had been so caught up in work and stress that she hadn’t had a moment to take care of herself.She turned toward Lloyd, who was sitting on the bed, flipping through a thick folder fill
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Lloyd was still, as the crown was carefully placed in his head, he couldn't help but shake slightly, as he was getting what didn't think he always wanted, but now... realized he needed more than ever He was being crowned Lloyd I, the First Duke of Bishia. After his victory over Mason and the Capital M Gang earlier the previous year, he was thanked by the Sun king with the promised new territory.Thats right, it had been a whole year since he landed that final slash on his uncle, striking him down.The battle didn't immediately end there of course, as the fortress was very very well defended, but it wouldn't matter, as once it was discovered that Mason had been defeated, the battle was basically over.Lloyd at that moment knew that he would be getting for himself what his uncle had basically destoryed his entire life trying to get.what's worse, he was getting it as a price for taking him down, and this meant Lloyd was heavily sentimental about the whole thing. Lloyd didn't want a r
Chapter 140 : All Quiet On The Hilburg Front
Lloyd stumbled back in complete horror"Y.... you w.. were the the DRAGON DUKE?" asked Lloyd, stumbling his words for the first time in years, as he absolutely couldn't believe the bombshell he'd just heard. "I was indeed, but I'm not shocked you never heard abot me, as every general of the sun king who is expelled, is marked for death and all records of him are destroyed" revealed Mason. "So you were a scumbag, even back then... I bet you betrayed the sun king as well" Lloyd mocked, which cause Mason to snap. "I did NOTHING... of the FUCKING SORT!" "I was a loyal soldiers, my only crime was asking that I be rewarded according to my bloody station" Mason lamented heavily "This doesn't make any sense, I've known you all my life... when where you the Dragon Duke?" Lloyd asked "I was the Dragon Duke for a little over there years, a position I beacuse my father wanted to expland the influence of our family beyond the city, so he picked me to be that conduit" Mason began. "I joined
Chapter 139 : Warpath
Lloyd Ivan, Morty, Jacob, and Walker we're all geared up and ready to go. They'd spent the last 3 days preparing for their assualt on Hilburg, and now, all preparations were complete. "What do you think'll be waiting for us when we get back?" asked Jacob, genuinely concerned. "Mason has probably turned the entire city into a makeshift millitary garrison" revealed Walker. "What?" asked Jacob, shocked. "Yeah, he always aimed to take over the city, and turn it into his own personal kingdom, but knew the Sun king would never tolerate that, so he planned on creating the largest army ever to protect it, with help from the other around the country", Larry added. "He's engaging in open treason against the sun king, which I will never let stand, as the Dragon Duke" said Lloyd, his voice filled with resolve. "LET'S GO EVERYONE, LET'S SHOW MASON WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU'RE A PIECE OF SHIT!!" yelled Lloyd, and all 1000 special forces soldiers, including his friend yelled in unison "YEA
Chapter 138 : The Final Solution
"Did you just say that Eve Willis is the wife of Mason?" asked Lloyd, not beliving the question he was even asking. "Yes she is, and I'm shocked you couldn't connect the dots" mocked Larry "I tried... There were no dots to connect, her slate was clean, and her records said nothing about this marriage" "I guess Mason orchestrated the entire thing, cause we actually all thought Mason had died her the night he ordered the death of your family" Lloyd collapses onto the wall, the web of lies were crazy... There was so much he still didn't know, even after everything Larry had told him, like why the hell Mason wanted to go after the capital M Gang, and who Eve Willis truly was, and how she had completely wiped her identity. “I should’ve never have let him play me like this” Lloyd muttered “he made me a pawn, I let him make me his FUCKING PAWN!” "Don't blame yourself too much Dragon duke, it's a common weakness of men like us... getting betrayed by our own family" Larry replied, mock
Chapter 137 : The Search For Truth
The road stretched long and quiet under the gray sky as Lloyd drove the armored black SUV through the outskirts of Budville. The air was tense, heavy with the weight of everything they had learned, and everything they had yet to face. In the back seat, Morty sat between Jacob and Walker, while Ivan rode in the passenger seat, typing swiftly on a small encrypted tablet. No one spoke for a while... Walker, bandaged and still sore from the ambush at the casino, stared out the window. His face was mostly blank, but occasionally, a flicker of pain or regret would show, Morty was the opposite... restless, his knee bouncing nervously as he gripped the handle of his seat. Jacob, for once, was quiet, the shock of everything...the betrayal, the bodies, the truths they never wanted to learn... still clung to his expression. Ivan however, was as stone faced as ever, everything that was happening was barely surprising to him, as he was thought to be ready for everything, which he was Th
Chapter 136 : Prison Break
Lisa sat curled up in a blanket, legs tucked beneath her on the edge of her bed, flipping through the pages of a worn paperback novel. It was a quiet Saturday afternoon, sunlight pouring through the half-open window beside her, the breeze gently fluttering the curtains. She had been looking forward to this weekend, so this was a chance to rest, to be away from work, from politics, from the noise of Hilburg. For once, she could just read, drink her tea, and pretend that the world outside wasn’t slowly collapsing into madness. Then she heard it... "LISA! GET DOWN HERE, NOW!" Roy’s voice rang through the hallway like a warning bell... Urgent, and sharp Lisa flinched, her heart skipping a beat... She tossed the blanket aside and hurried to the living room, where the entire Francis family had gathered, their eyes glued to the television. On screen, a news anchor with a grave expression reported “... has now been officially declared a domestic terrorist by Hilburg mayor, Eve Willi
Chapter 135 : Public Enemy No 1
“Walker... is the job done?”The silence in the room became suffocating Ivan shifted uncomfortably, still cltching the side of his ribs where he’d been stitched up only hours earlier. Jacob stood frozen, arms crossed, jaw clenched tight.Walker opened his mouth, then closed it again. He swallowed, cleared his throat, and said with a voice that trembled just slightly “No... I failed"Another pause...Then, the voice on the other end changed, sharpened, full of disdain “Of course you did. You always do""Even after I trained you in the same fighting style as the dragon duke, you still couldn't beat him... You fucking failure"Lloyd and Ivan's eyes widened in horror, as it all started to make sense... "MASON KNEW HE WAS THE DRAGON DUKE"Lloyd narrowed his eyes “Mason” he said flatly, “You son of a bitch”There was a low chuckle on the line “Lloyd” Mason’s voice replied, calm as ever “You really don’t know half as much as you think you do”“You orchestrated all this” Lloyd hissed “The c
Chapter 134 : Walker Smith Revelations
Ivan and Lloyd stood in front of Walkers unconcious body, as they waited for him to awaken.he had been tied to chair in metal chair with very large ropes, and Lloyd hadn't taken his eyes off him for over an hour, as he still struggled to believe it was who he thought it was. Jacob soon begins to wake up, as he was also taken to the facility, he wasn't given any regenerative solution as Lloyd determined he didn't need it"What happened? where are we?" asked Jacob, rubbing his face tired.Ivan, seeing that Lloyd wasn't in the mood for saying anything, decided to fill Jacob in with what had happened."Everyone's dead... that's what happened" said Ivan"Everyone?... Like everyone we got for the job?" asked Jacob in disbelief."Yeah..." replied Ivan in a tone."The only reason you're even alive right now is beacuse Lloyd and I did our best during that battle to protect you" he added."What about Murete and his goons?... did they get away?" asked Jacob."I don't know" replied Ivan, somewh
Chapter 133 : Attack On Murete
The morning sun filtered lazily through the grand windows of the Francis estate, casting long golden beams across the dining room table. Breakfast was being served, but peace wasn’t on the menu.Lisa sat quietly, nibbling on her toast while Lloyd sipped his black coffee, stone-faced. Across from them, John Francis barked into his napkin, his tone cutting.“So this is it? No appointments, no calls, no bloody contracts from Eve Willis?” John snapped, glaring at Lisa like she’d stolen something. “We gave you everything... even after all your failure, we let you be a part of this family, and in return... you give us failure”“Maybe if you didn’t waste your favor propping up losers, we’d all have jobs by now” Roy chimed in, his smirk sharp and smug. “Heard from one of my friends in city hall that Eve’s having problems with your boy, Lisa... Apparently, he started a fight in her damn office”The moment the words left his mouth, all heads turned to Lloyd.“Again?” Harold said, throwing h
