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All Chapters of Tier Zero on Parole: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

"Leo, I'm leaving."The woman beside Leo Sterling dressed quickly, concealing the curves that had driven him to madness. She stood.He caught her wrist, his voice thick with reluctance. "Evelyn, wait. Just three more days. When I get out, I'll—""Leo, listen to me." Her stunning face carried a faint chill. Tears shimmered in her eyes, yet her voice was icy cold."Even though your brother is dead and I'm single again, the only reason I came to you was because I promised him I'd carry on the Sterling family bloodline. I never intended to marry you."A blush spread across her cheeks. She bit her lip and continued, "The truth is, the night I came to you half a month ago and made that request… I conceived. Last night—coming here again—was my way of thanking you. From now on, we owe each other nothing."Leo pulled on his prison uniform, stood, and stared at her with a cold expression. Then, without warning, he drew her into his arms, lowered his head, and crushed his lips against her

Chapter 2

Watching the convoy sweep past them, Leo touched the bridge of his nose. He didn't recognize a single person in those cars—and since he had been released an hour earlier than scheduled, no one recognized him either. They drove right by without stopping.Sophia's gaze dripped with ridicule. "Weren't they supposed to be here for you? Why didn't a single car stop?"Julia frowned. "Sophia, that's enough. He was joking. Leo, get in. Let's go home.""Julia, you know my principles," Sophia said, shaking her head. "You know exactly the kind of man I despise. If he weren't your only family left, I wouldn't waste a single breath on him."She listed the offenses like a prosecutor: "A convict. Incarcerated for forcing himself on a woman. Couldn't even keep his hands to himself in there—preying on his own brother's widow. Arrogant. Delusional. Every word out of his mouth is a lie. How is he any different from a thug like Liam Shaw? Frankly, I'm showing restraint by not slapping that smug look o

Chapter 3

Liam stood off to the side, utterly stunned.He didn't know Atlas, but he certainly recognized Ezra.Even his own brother, Lucas—despite having some influence in Kingston—was nothing more than a lackey in front of Ezra.And Ezra was standing a full respectful step behind the old man.The math was terrifyingly simple. This 'Atlas' operated on a level Lucas couldn't even glimpse.Yet here this legendary figure from Rhinome City was, calling himself the senior disciple to a man who had just served time in Alcatan Penitentiary?'What the hell kind of background does this Sterling guy have?' Liam wondered.The answer crashed into him. The 'very important guest' Lucas had been rushing to collect… it was him.The memory of his own sneering voice—"Who the hell are you? You looking to die?"—played in his head. A cold, greasy sweat erupted across his forehead. He wished he could carve out his own tongue. Trembling, he became a statue, praying to be invisible.Leo gave the elderly man a

Chapter 4

Watching the motorcade disappear, Julia and Sophia finally let out a long breath.Julia waved and called out, "Leo, come on. Get in the car."Sophia added, "You helped me get rid of Liam—consider that a favor I owe you. I don't like owing people. I'll take you back to the city."Leo offered no argument. He simply turned and slid into the backseat.As Julia looked at the nephew she had watched grow up—the one she had always adored—she suddenly felt a strange sense of distance, as if she were seeing a stranger."Aunt Julia, what's wrong?" Leo asked with a soft smile.She shook her head. "It's been five years. I knew you'd change, but I never imagined you'd change this much. Leo… what was that back there?"He smiled faintly. "I met a man inside. A master. He taught me things. The old man you saw was my senior brother. My master called him six months ago and told him to be here today.""A master? In prison?" Sophia said with open disdain. "What kind of upstanding citizen ends up in

Chapter 5

In a private mourning room Leo had rented at Kingston's Cleavenworth Funeral Home, he stood before two polished niches. He'd retrieved the urns containing the ashes of his mother and his older brother, Ralph. He knelt, honoring them with a silence that held more weight than any prayer. Then, he read Evelyn's letter. When he finished, he held the paper to a candle flame and let it curl to ash before his brother's resting place.The ritual complete, he returned the urns with infinite care, sealing his loved ones back into their silent, marble world.The three of them walked back to the Cayenne in a heavy silence.But before Sophia's Cayenne even moved, two cars pulled in through the main gate. The security guard pointed in their direction, and the cars drove straight toward them, blocking the Cayenne from the front and rear.A group of burly men climbed out. The moment she saw the man leading them, Julia clenched her teeth. "Jasper! What is he doing here?"Sophia snorted. "He coul

Chapter 6

Sophia never expected there to be such a conspiracy behind Leo's imprisonment. Thinking back to how she had claimed that no one decent could possibly exist in a place like prison, Sophia felt a flicker of guilt.Still, she refused to admit it. Curling her lip, she said to Leo, "So you're not a complete idiot. You got him to talk. But one recording? That's a party trick, not a case. It won't be enough to convict the Kirk family."Standing outside the car, Leo let out a cold laugh. He turned away and said as he walked, "Who said I planned to use it to convict them?"Sophia snapped, "If not for that, why even bother recording it?"But Leo no longer paid her any attention. Expressionless, he headed straight toward Jasper.Panic flashed across Jasper's face. "Don't just stand there, you morons! GET HIM!" Jasper shrieked, his voice cracking. "All of you! I don't care even if he dies! I'll handle the fallout!"The group surged forward, swinging their clubs at Leo with full force."This

Chapter 7

Jasper now had three of his limbs broken—only his right hand could still move.Leo didn't let him die, nor did he allow him to pass out. He had his own ways to keep Jasper fully conscious, forced to endure every second of pain."L-Let me go…" Jasper's mind was already slipping from the torment. His greatest regret now was coming here to provoke Leo. If he had known Leo had become this terrifying, he would've spent more money to hire stronger fighters. He never would've come in person to face this monster.Standing above him, Leo looked down coldly. "Do you know why I left you one hand? Call your brother—Bryan. Tell him to come save you. Anyone from your family can come. Bring as many as you like. I'll be right here waiting."Jasper trembled as he fumbled for his phone. Leo didn't worry about him escaping. Instead, he walked to the side and suddenly kicked Jasper's car.With a thunderous bang, the black sedan slid nearly two meters across the pavement, leaving a deep dent in its

Chapter 8

"Who knew, in Bryan's eyes, you're worth only ten thousand."Leo looked down at the barely conscious Jasper and tossed the severed finger onto the ground.He had ripped it off—no chance left for a hospital, no hope of stitching it back on."Forget it. Keep that money for your funeral expenses. Jasper, remember this—it's not that I refused to give you a chance to live. It's that, to Bryan, you're not worth the price."He had more than enough ways to kill someone without leaving a trace."Bryan, help me! He's really going to kill me! He's a monster—he's already lost it! Stop provoking him! I'm really going to die!"Jasper broke down, sobbing. He had personally experienced Leo's methods. More importantly, he saw in those cold, indifferent eyes that Leo wasn't bluffing—he truly meant to kill him.On the phone, Bryan's furious roar exploded through the speaker. "Stop! You win! Leo, I'll transfer half a million right now! Let Jasper go. We'll talk face-to-face when I return to Kingst

Chapter 9

Everyone froze, staring at Lucas in confusion.Jasper, panicked and furious, cried out, "Lucas! What the hell are you doing? Hit him! You think I can't afford to pay you?""Shut up!" the leading man barked at him. He turned back toward Leo, gulped and said, "Master Sterling?"Leo glanced at him, his voice cold. "Lucas, since when did the Shaw family become the Kirk family's lapdogs?"So these men were led by the elder of the Shaw brothers he'd seen earlier that morning, the ones who had come with Atlas to pick him up at the prison gates. No wonder he recognized him.Lucas's expression shifted instantly. He hurried to explain, "Master Sterling, don't misunderstand. We only take money and do the job—we have no ties to them. Now that we know these bastards offended you, our family won't touch this job!"Forget everything else—the mere fact that Leo had a Rhinome City powerhouse travel thousands of miles to personally pick him up upon release, even leaving Sanctum's bigwig Ezra in th

Chapter 10

"Agrhhh!"With a scream, the security guard at the funeral home's gate was kicked flying by Leo, landing hard inside the guard booth. He struggled for what felt like forever, but couldn't get back to his feet.Even the lowest of the low had limits. Some people would do anything for a few bucks—act as informants, betray those they were supposed to watch, completely ignoring the consequences. Those kinds of people deserved what they got.A red Cayenne rolled up behind him. Leo glanced at the two women inside and shook his head in quiet resignation.Sophia scowled. "What's with that attitude? Julia insisted on hiding off to the side to watch. You think I wanted to stay here and look at your sour face?""Alright, alright, Sophia, zip it!" Julia shot her a look. "And don't act all innocent. You almost called the police! If I hadn't stopped you, you would've stormed into the police station already!"Sophia's cheeks flushed as she shot back, "I wasn't being impatient! I just couldn't be

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