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Austin never expected that a mere complaint from him would cause his mother to get so angry.She had even slapped him!It had been a very long time since she slapped him…"Don't slander him. He's your dad and also my husband. He never did anything wrong back then!" Tears streamed from Dahlia's face. She was extremely furious right now."But he abandoned us and enjoyed glory and wealth on his own!"Austin was upset. "Doesn't he know how much you suffered all these years? You wore your body out to raise me, and that's how you have so many illnesses now."Doesn't he know that after I lost my father, I've been called a mutt from a young age?""Shut up! You shut up!" Dahlia said in a furious tone, her chest heaving violently. "Austin, you were still young back then, so there were many things you didn't understand."I didn't say anything when you blamed your dad back then, but now that you're grown up, understand this."Everything you and I have gone through throughout the years was
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"He had no other choice. I knew that he was already the head of the family back then, but in that family, he didn't have any power!"Dahlia sobbed even louder now. It was as if all the emotions suppressed within her had exploded at that moment. "When he left back then, Mr. Lockwood was right there with him. I know Mr. Lockwood."Your dad sent Mr. Lockwood over to help you when you were in trouble, and that was already the best he could do. He does care about us. If not, how would he know that I was going to die?"Austin was stunned.It made sense.Ezra had appeared in front of him at Dahlia's most critical moments and saved her.If it was just a coincidence, wasn't it too coincidental?Or perhaps Ezra had chosen to suddenly appear when Austin was completely penniless. That would be too fantastical.But before Nancy took away the last 200 thousand dollars, Austin was in a similar rut. He was already out of options then.After a while, when Dahlia's sobs had receded, Austin fina
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The group had a delightful meal, and laughter resounded throughout the villa.When it was late at night, Austin didn't go to sleep.Instead, he sat on the balcony alone as he enjoyed the night breeze."Do you have something on your mind, sir?"Aldus' voice rang out behind him.Austin gazed into the distance. From his position on the balcony, he could see the complete night view of the city at the foot of Heavensgate Hill.He didn't answer Aldus' question.Aldus walked up to him and then took a seat next to him."Do you have a cigarette?" Austin asked.Aldus nodded. Taking out a box of cigarettes, he handed a cigarette to Austin.Austin didn't smoke, but now, he wanted to give it a try.Taking the lighter from Aldus' hand, he lit the cigarette awkwardly. Then, he took a huge puff.In an instant, the burning smoke rushed into his lungs. Startled, he coughed violently a few times, and he was even tearing up.Glancing at the cigarette, Austin tossed it on the ground. Then, he
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At that, even Aldus couldn't help but sing Austin's father's praises."In truth, I've been on the battlefield for many years. Some mercenaries may look arrogant, but in the face of death, they'll still feel scared and nervous."As for your father, I swear, I've never seen anyone as calm and collected as him. It's as if those qualities were carved into his very being."With that, he looked at Austin. He said, "You resemble him a lot, but you still have a long way to go before you reach his level."Frowning, Austin prodded, "And then?"Aldus continued, "And then, he gave those people ten billion dollars in exchange for my life.""Ten billion dollars… in exchange for your life? No wonder you'd follow him so willingly." Austin smiled teasingly."I guess that's how I repay his kindness for saving my life." Aldus smiled, the gleam in his eyes turning brighter. "For the most part, I was impressed at his calmness back then."I was a mercenary, and I've had my moments of glory, but I'll
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The next morning, the dawn was just breaking when Austin woke up early and went out to train with Aldus.But because of Austin's injuries, he had to pause the spartan training. For the moment, he proceeded with basic physical training.Even so, when the training concluded, Austin was still drenched in sweat.Glancing at Aldus, whose upper body was bare, Austin wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Aldus, aren't you being too strict on yourself?"Even though Aldus' training wasn't as intense as the spartan training from before, the terrifying thing was that Aldus did the same thing every day.His determination wasn't something as simple as just talking about it.If it weren't for Taylor's appearance, which caused Austin to personally experience the threat of death, he wouldn't have been so strict on himself.Aldus' tanned muscles were covered in sweat which brilliantly reflected the glow of the morning sun. Every inch of his skin was tough. It was as if it was made from bronze.Wi
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"You…" Derek knew that Urma wouldn't listen to reason, so he could only stomp his feet and sigh.Carrying the stuff, the two walked boldly toward the main gate of the villa area.The security guards on duty at the entrance exchanged glances. They were a little puzzled.Only the elites specially selected by the property management company could work as security guards at Heavensgate Residence.If nothing else, just the monthly salary of 10 thousand dollars was enough for them to select the most professional of security guards.With their insight, the two security guards could tell at a glance that the two people walking toward them weren't residents of the villa area.Soon, Urma and Derek arrived at the entrance.Stiffening her neck, Urma pointed at a security guard and shouted, "Hey, you! Hurry and open the gates for us!"The security guard who was pointed at didn't express anger.After all, he had encountered cases of poor people looking for their rich relatives in the villa
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After listening to what the property manager had to say over the phone, Austin put on a disdainful smile.After his marriage of three years, he was well aware of the Welch family's behavior.So, when he moved into Heavensgate Residence, he had guessed that Urma might visit him.Hence, he had already informed the property management office that no matter what happened, they were to contact him. They shouldn't contact his mother.Even though his mother's life wasn't in danger anymore, she was still recovering. He didn't want her to get too emotional.Moreover, this matter was his business.His mother had been through a lot all these years, so he didn't want this matter to become another burden for his mother."What do we do about this, Mr. Campbell?"The property manager asked.Austin raised an eyebrow. "I'm single right now. How can I possibly have a mother-in-law?"On the other end of the line, the property manager was silent for a second. Then, he said, "Alright, I know how
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As she spoke, Urma raised her hand to hit the security guards again.Just then, a shout suddenly rang out from the walkie-talkie on the second security guard. It was connected to the property management office. "Get them out of there!"When the voice rang out, the two security guards, who were already at their limit, instantly beamed.Urma was bringing her hand down upon them when one of the security guards reached up and grabbed her wrist."Hear that? Our manager wants you out of here. How dare you keep causing a fuss here?""What! How dare you stop me?"Urma was instantly shocked. She screamed, "You're just a watchdog, and you're trying to get in my way?"As she shouted, she extended her other hand to scratch the security guard's face."Ah!"The security guard was caught by surprise as bloody scratches appeared on his face.In his pain, the security guard shook off Urma's wrist.Urma instantly let out a shout, staggering a few steps backward before she fell butt-first on
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