Chapter 129

Jason was too shocked to process what was happening. His mouth opened, but no words came out as he turned pale under the weight of the situation. Jasmine's sharp eyes scanned the room, her voice cutting through the tense air.

"Does anyone here still fear the Drakes more than the Kingstons? she asked, her words slow and deliberate, carrying a chilling undertone.

"Speak now. So I could teach you."

The crowd remained silent, stunned into submission.

Jasmine tilted her head, her cold smile sending a shiver through everyone. "Did you think the Kingston family has been kind for so long because we lack claws? Think again."

Jason's smartwatch buzzed loudly, snapping him out of his daze.

Fumbling, he turned it on, only to hear a panicked voice on the other end.

"Husband! What's happening to us?"

"What? What do you mean?" Jason stammered, confusion clouding his face.

"Our bank accounts are frozen! The stocks are plummeting! Lenders are demanding payments, and the police are at our doorstep-something about the boys being involved in criminal activity!"

"What?!" Jason's voice cracked, his mind spiraling into chaos. "That's impossible!" Reality crashed down on him like a tidal wave.

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He had chosen to align with Jasper Drake, believing Jasmine Kingston incapable of leading with her late father Alfred's ruthlessness.

He thought siding with the Drakes would secure his place in the city's hierarchy.

But now, the truth was undeniable: Jasmine Kingston wasn't just capable-she was far more powerful and unforgiving than her father ever was.

Across the room, whispers spread like wildfire.

The people in attendance began to realize that Kingston, not Drake, was the true ruler of Vancouver.

Harlan Drake had only ever been a pretender, wielding intimidation, while Jasmine carried the iron will of a monarch

help me!" Jason dropped to his knees, his whole body trembling

cold gaze didn't

said calmly, "drag this man

guards moved toward Jason, she turned her attention back

the menace behind it was unmistakable. "And to anyone who has chosen to side with the Drakes, let me

the

had already planned to leave froze, their steps faltering as

to become

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widened slightly, a predator

added sweetly.

of

the hall, kicking

Jasmine dismissed him with the indifference of a queen swatting away an insect. She didn't even bother to glance in

Kingstons, there had never been a choice. The Kingstons were

lead blanket, the rain driving against the windows in a merciless,

stung every breath, mixing uneasily with the copper scent of blood. The hush that swallowed the halls felt alive, ready to lash

a gurney, his

each

Drake, a broad- shouldered giant with a jagged scar

voice grating like boots on

injury to his genitals-" He swallowed hard, eyes flicking to Jasper's pale form. "It was completely severed. Even if we attempt reattachment, full

fell like

He took

word spat from his

managed, voice trembling at the

Harlan roared, seizing the doctor by the collar with a fist

your watch. You fix this, or God help you,

"Sir, there's nothing more-

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the doctor aside in

and for an instant, everyone froze beneath the force

Jasper's labored breaths and the drumbeat

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