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Chapter 26

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last update publish date: 2026-04-15 12:43:35

The old iron gate let out a sorrowful creak as Bastian pushed it open slowly. The sound seemed to tear through the stillness of the night in the quiet residential neighborhood, far removed from the chaos of the city center. He stood before the teakwood door of his childhood home—a place he once saw as a symbol of comfort, but which now felt like the most terrifying courtroom in the world. The night wind cut through him, lifting the edge of his expensive suit, which now looked no better than a p
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    Casandra’s footsteps echoed through the cold prison corridor, thick with the sharp scent of disinfectant. There was no trace of expensive perfume or the chaotic buzz of trading floors here—only a suffocating silence, occasionally broken by the clang of iron doors or the hoarse murmurs from behind the cells. She walked with her chin held high, dressed in a striking maroon power suit that stood out against the dull gray walls.A guard opened the door to a private visitation room. Inside, behind a scratched wooden table and a thick glass divider, sat a man Casandra could barely recognize.Bastian.His once perfectly styled hair had been shaved short. The arrogance that used to define his face was gone, replaced by dullness and deep dark circles beneath his eyes—proof of sleepless nights. When he saw Casandra enter, he flinched. He tried to stand, but the handcuffs clanged against the table with a harsh metallic sound.“Casandra…” Bastian whispered, his voice cracked, as if his throat wer

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    “Get out of here, you useless piece of trash!”Bang!Vivian’s body was thrown onto the scorching asphalt in front of an exclusive nightclub in central Jakarta. The sound of the heavy metal door slamming shut rang in her ears, leaving a throbbing pain in her scraped elbows and knees. Her breath came in ragged gasps, her chest tight with a mix of rage and overwhelming humiliation. She turned toward the door, hoping for even the slightest mercy—but all she saw were two large bodyguards staring at her with disgust.“Mr. Tan! I know you’re in there! Help me!” Vivian screamed, her voice hoarse and breaking. “It’s me, Vivian! You said I was your valuable asset! Open the door!”One of the guards stepped forward, kicking dust toward her face. “Mr. Tan said he doesn’t know any homeless woman like you. Leave before I call the police and have you dragged to the same cell as Bastian!”Vivian sobbed as she struggled to her feet. Her once perfectly styled hair was now tangled and filthy, soaked with

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    In front of the grand main lobby, an unusual atmosphere was taking shape. There was no tension, no strained expressions that usually marked the faces of corporate workers on a Monday morning. Instead, the air was filled with the fragrance of fresh flowers and an overwhelming sense of excitement.A long red carpet had been rolled out from the roadside all the way to the executive elevators. On both sides, the internal staff of William Group stood in neat rows, applauding enthusiastically as a large bus carrying former employees of Bastian Group arrived.Levia was the first to step off the bus. She wore a sharp navy-blue blazer, her work bag clutched firmly in her hand, a victorious smile playing on her lips. Behind her, dozens of managers, IT staff, and legal team members followed with steady, confident strides. They were no longer refugees from a collapsed company—they were warriors returning to their true home.“Welcome to our future,” Levia whispered to the colleague beside her, her

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    The old iron gate let out a sorrowful creak as Bastian pushed it open slowly. The sound seemed to tear through the stillness of the night in the quiet residential neighborhood, far removed from the chaos of the city center. He stood before the teakwood door of his childhood home—a place he once saw as a symbol of comfort, but which now felt like the most terrifying courtroom in the world. The night wind cut through him, lifting the edge of his expensive suit, which now looked no better than a pitiful, worn rag.With trembling hands, the faint stains of dried blood still marking his knuckles from his earlier desperation at the office building, he gathered the courage to knock. Once, twice—the hollow sound echoed, reverberating against the tightness in his chest. Then, at last, the sound of a lock turning broke the silence, and the door slowly opened.Bastian’s mother, Mrs. Sarah, stood there. Her silver hair was neatly tied in a flawless bun, reflecting the discipline and principles sh

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