Lahat ng Kabanata ng LUCAN VALE: THE GHOST ASSASSIN: Kabanata 131 - Kabanata 140

Jax was feeling secure, because his men had already surrounded Jason and so if he tried to do anything, he would get shot from all side. And thinking that, Jax lowered his gun. He turned around, taking out a cigarette and lit it. “Give it up. Whatever you found.” He demanded, taking a puff of his cigarette without even looking at Jason. Jason found his opening now. In a flash, faster than a blink, Jason exploded into action. He lunged forward, twisting his body like a snake. One hand grabbed Jax’s wrist, yanking the pistol away with a quick snap. The other hand slammed into Jax’s arm, forcing it back. The gun flew from Jax’s grip, clattering across the marble floor. Jason spun behind him, snatching the pistol mid-air. He pressed the cold barrel against Jax’s neck, using him as a shield. And he did all this in the blink of an eye. Jason had impressive speed so that was something he was able to do Jax’s men's eyes widened in shock; they did not expect this. Actually this did not m

Jason's calm facade didn't shift, but inside, a cold shockwave rippled through him. He hadn't expected the old woman to say something like that, that he resembled the child who vanished all those years ago.The old woman's words slammed into him, echoing Duval's poisonous taunt from days before: 'I think the child they found was you, Lucan. And I think that your 'master' found you that night.'Although he tried to deny it, the truth was that this felt like it was no longer just a rival's manipulation; it was a possibility, a ghost from a past he never knew he had.He pushed the thought down, forcing himself back to the present danger. "We need to get you both a place to stay," he said to Henry and Martha, his voice firm. He turned to Selene. "Your family's hotel. Can you arrange a secure suite for them? For a few days, while I make some calls to find them a permanent place." He might not know them, but it was in Jason's nature and values to help people in need. Right now, he saw thi

He remembered the last time he’d seen Vanessa the previous day: her face was filled with worry at the Pearl Hotel celebration, instinctively grabbing his arm as Cole Vargas and his men flanked him. He’d promised her he’d be fine, so she should at least trust him. However, leaving a party escorted by the city’s most notorious enforcer wasn't exactly reassuring. Jason smiled faintly.The fact that she was worried about him, gave him some hope that maybe she cared about him as her fiancee. He considered texting back, a quick ‘Still alive’ or a sarcastic ‘Duval sends his regards.’ But the dry wit he usually relied on felt wrong. She deserved more than that.Deciding to pay her a visit at her office instead, Jason navigated the Phantom through the city center, his mind sorting through the chaos of the last 24 hours: Duval's unsettling revelations about the Caelthorns, the new map piece now secured in his pocket, and Elara's blatant double-cross. He pulled up to the Smith Royale tower.T

Jason’s smirk hesitated, just slightly. It was the one question from Vanessa he suddenly wasn’t sure how to answer. Or, to put it more accurately he did not want to answer that. Duval’s words about the Caelthorn family echoed in his mind, challenging the history Kairos had given him. He couldn't tell her the truth about the Eclipse Syndicate, and he was no longer certain what his actual family history was. Was he really, what Duval had said, a Caelthorn? Or was he what his master, Kairos had taught him he was and always reminded him of? Jason didn't know. He leaned back, pushing the unsettling thoughts away. "Family?" he repeated lightly. "Not much to tell. I was raised by an old master who taught me everything I know. You wouldn't like them. They don't make for polite dinner conversation.” he said. But Vanessa was not content with his answer, she frowned slightly. ‘It seems like he is hiding from telling me about his family. But why is he doing that? Why hide who he is fr

The room went dead silent.Was lady Smith getting involved in the bet between Jason and Charlie? and trying to make sure Charlie honored it?If the previous tension was a tight wire, Lady Smith’s words just set it on fire. The other board members, who had only been expecting a financial report, looked between Charlie, Jason, and the Smith family matriarch, their expressions confused, sensing this was no longer just business. “Oh, yeah. We forgot about the bet.” Morgana added. A smirk appeared across her face. The idea of Charlie getting humiliated was too good to resist. Charlie froze. Sweat formed on his forehead and blood ran cold.He had been dreading this. And he couldn't believe it, his own grandmother was the one bringing this up. Did she want him, her own grandson, to get humiliated? He forced a laugh, but it came out strained and high-pitched. "Grandmother, I don't think this is the time or place for family jokes..." "It is the exact time and place," Lady Smith interrupte