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

to his knees,

gaze

she said calmly,

the guards moved toward Jason, she turned

has chosen to side with the Drakes, let me make myself clear-leave this hall, and I will personally ensure that

hung in the air like

No one dared to move. Some who had already planned to leave froze, their steps

want to

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Chapter 129

a predator

ahead," she added

weight of her words crushed any

out of the hall, kicking and

faded into the background as Jasmine dismissed him with the indifference of a queen swatting away

between the Drakes and the Kingstons, there had never been a choice. The Kingstons were the real monsters, and Jasmine was the most dangerous

on Vancouver General like a lead blanket, the rain

hush that swallowed the

from surgery on a gurney, his lower half

each shallow breath

jagged scar cutting across

on gravel, "what's the verdict on

He swallowed hard, eyes flicking to Jasper's

fell like

eyes feral. He took one menacing step toward

his mouth,

the doctor managed, voice trembling at the edges. "The damage

the doctor by the collar with a fist

watch. You fix

"Sir, there's nothing more-

>>

flung the doctor aside in disgust, his

for an instant, everyone

Jasper's labored breaths

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