Chapter 0305

The night was a blur of shadows and light.

Zabaleta at midnight was a spectacle of splendor, with the hustle of people and cars like a living, breathing

dragon.

For

over a

century that crossroads of two rivers had blossomed into a bustling metropolis, the pride of the

East, dubbed ‘Easter Vittorios. Rumor had it that even the beggars there sat on fortunes larger than some

small–town tycoons.

The saying might be a bit over the top, but Zabaleta was just that–a glittering international city where space

was at a premium. Towering above it all was the Ledger family, reigning supreme.

“Kelvin nailed it, and that little witch Wanda took the bait!” Marcus had just hung up with Kelvin and was then

smirking at Wanda’s photo on his phone. “Thought you could run, Wanda?

in my bed. You’ll learn what real torment is. Anyone who crosses

the mercy of

with bandaged stumps where

of pain and awe as they gazed at the white–haired elder in the

Marcus‘ cruel laughter faded. He shook his head and spoke with a gentle firmness. “Mister Marcus

You’re not to

a snide laugh, clearly unbothered. “Mister Yorgos Lacher, save your breath. Here

dare mess with the Ledgers?”

bowed slightly. “The head of the family insists. Please, Mister

don’t make this hard.”

“Damn!”

would not dare go against his father’s orders. With a dismissive snort, he said, “Fine, I’ll go back, but not before I catch

remained impassive, simply responding with

bodyguard’s voice boomed. Mister Marcus Ledger, there’s a car approaching

has finally shown up!”

Marcus’s face

“Move out!”

Porsche eased to a stop

“Gentlemen.”

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instructions, Kelvin swung the rear car door open, dashed to the villa’s entrance, and shouted. “I’m Kelvin, sent by Mister Marcus Ledger.

of motion, eight Ledger family bodyguards, clad in black suits and armed with rubber batons or alloy daggers, swarmed

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