Semua Bab Last Man Standing: Bab 251 - Bab 260

Yoel shuddered as he sensed the icy aura radiating from Howard. He knew the boss was seething with anger. If Howard's suspicions turned out to be true, Ciolara was in for a storm!At the same time, as they drove back to Mendorra, the Shadow Sect's Eastern District was buzzing with activity. Nearly 20000 of their men sprang into action, converging in different locations.The Eastern District's power players were all abuzz, scrambling to find out why the Shadow Sect was on the move. Something big was definitely going down.By nightfall, a shocking piece of news spread like wildfire through the district. The Dark Shady Cartel's ten local branches had been taken down in a clean sweep, and every single member was behind bars.The news left the other factions in awe. The Shadow Sect had flexed its muscles and crushed the centuries-old Dark Shady Cartel without breaking a sweat.In everyone's mind, the image of a kingly figure loomed large—only the head honcho of the Shadow Sect could pu

Yoel could feel the internal constraints beginning to give way, catching a glimpse of hope on the horizon."Stay focused!" Howard's voice cut through the tension."Mm!" Yoel nodded, his mind laser-focused, as he engaged his inner discipline, energy coursing through him.Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!The air around them turned vicious with the energy of unseen blades, leaving deep, alarming gashes not only on the pavilion's pillars but also on the trunks of nearby Honey Locust trees."Break!" After another stretch of 10 minutes, Howard commanded in a resonant tone, pulling back his hand.In an instant, a forceful burst of energy erupted from Yoel, sending the pavilion crumbling to the ground as if it were made of tissue paper. The grass was uprooted and flung skyward, tree trunks snapped, and a whirlwind of withered leaves filled the air.As the wave of energy subsided, Yoel exhaled a heavy breath of stale air and opened his eyes, a spark of triumph dancing in his gaze."Two levels at

"What's the deal with Donovan's spot? Can't just leave it empty like this. Xander's not cutting it in the East District, it's starting to spiral.""We're still hashing out the plan," the old man replied. "Some are saying to split the East District in two. Others want to lump it with the West District, keep it all under one roof.""What's your take?" Ezra asked."Power comes with responsibility, and standing out can bring trouble. Might not be the best for him," the old man said, his tone even."You're thinking too much. From what I know of him, he wouldn't take the East District even if you handed it to him on a silver platter," Ezra shot back."I'm well aware," the old man nodded.After he finished her thought, he stared off into the distance, a contemplative look on his face."I might just have the right person for the job, but it's up to him to decide if he's up for it."It was Talia's third day at the Swanson Group, whose offices were nestled in the bustling downtown of Men

"The man Yazmine mentioned, Larry Gabrick, is the Executive VP. He's been away on business, so you haven't crossed paths yet. He's a notorious creep, using his clout in Mendorra to harass the women here at the office."Several colleagues have fallen victim to him, and the three managers before you were all ousted for standing up to his predatory behavior."And Yazmine? She's so overbearing because she's tight with him!""Huh?" Talia was taken aback again. "And the General Manager, Ms. Radanov, just lets this happen?""Ms. Radanov is in a tough spot herself. She's just a hired executive, and Mr. Gabrick doesn't even give her a second thought," Nance explained.Nance's phone rang at that moment, her expression shifting as she checked the caller ID."Got it," she said after the call, inhaling deeply before turning to Talia. "Larry summoned me to his office.""Did he ever...you know, come onto you before?" Talia asked, her brow furrowed with concern.Nance nodded grimly. "A couple

"Mr. Gabrick, Nance is on my team. From now on, I'd appreciate it if you'd come to me with any work plans, and I'll handle the delegation," Talia said, trying to ignore the discomfort his gaze caused her."Wow. Only a few days in and already pulling rank?" Larry's eyes narrowed with a hint of challenge."This isn't about rank. It's standard operating procedure," Talia shot back, her voice icy. "I expect you to respect that and not go over my head to assign tasks to my team.""Someone's feeling authoritative," Yazmine chimed in, entering the office with a quick, judgmental glance at Talia. "You dodge the department's targets, claiming you're too new to know better. And now, here you are, grabbing for power. You're quite the revelation.""Ms. Coleman, I'm in the middle of a conversation with Mr. Gabrick, which doesn't concern the finance department, last I checked," Talia said, her brow furrowing in annoyance."Oh, please," Yazmine scoffed, her voice dripping with disdain. "You're a