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At 7:30 AM, the butler, Bacon, was having breakfast as usual.This German man had been serving in this household for over 20 years. During this time, he managed the household with the precision of a Swiss clock.This mansion was originally purchased by Mr. Siro Defoe as a vacation home. Unfortunately, due to his busy schedule, he only visited three times before his death. Later, Mr. Siro gifted the mansion to his favorite son, Mr. Montreux, to reside in.When Bacon first became the butler of this estate, he…-
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Masashi’s first reaction was to kick open the door. Inside the large room, dimly lit by a single energy-saving lamp, he saw Ailin clutching Amy tightly in the corner of the bed. A prominent bullet hole marked the floor-to-ceiling glass window.It was a sniper. Judging by the gunshot, the sniper was likely within five hundred meters.Masashi had faced snipers many times in the Black Dragon organization, and he knew the sniper might still be nearby. Without hesitation, he flung something sideways, hitting…
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Watching the coffin gradually swallowed by the earth, Rolando felt a complex mix of emotions.He was not a good brother—nor even a good man. As the first member of the Defoe family to engage in arms trafficking, he had committed countless wrongdoings. His name brought shame to the entire Defoe family. Yet, due to his power, few dared to confront him.But now, the person who had once been his brother was dead, and he had died in his own room.A lingering sorrow wrapped around Rolando. He found himself…
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Switzerland is a small, landlocked country in Central Europe, bordered by Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, Italy to the south, France to the west, and Germany to the north. With a population of around 7.09 million and an area of only 41,284 square kilometers, it is world-renowned as a kingdom of watches. Its picturesque scenery, unique status as a “permanent neutral country,” and the Swiss banking system's famous “banking secrecy” laws attract countless billionaires to deposit their money…
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“Mr. Lei Yin, may I have a word with you?” At 9 PM, while the boy was watching TV with Amy, the butler, Bacon, approached.“Of course. Please have a seat, Mr. Bacon.” The boy gestured for him to sit.Bacon sat down on the sofa and, after a brief silence, sighed, “So much has happened recently. I still can’t accept that Mr. Montreux has passed away.”“My condolences, Mr. Bacon.”“With Mr. Montreux gone, I don’t know what will become of Miss Amy. Although Ms. Rodiman is now her guardian,…
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“Lei Yin, why did you bring us to a place like this?” Ailin asked in confusion.After dinner, Masashi had brought them to a poor area.“Miss, you haven’t forgotten, have you? Your passport was taken by those guys. If you don’t make a new one, how are you going to board the plane?”“But is there enough time?” The mixed-race beauty only now remembered this issue.“As long as you have money, there’s enough time. When we go inside, don’t say anything—leave it all to me,” Masashi said,…
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Watching the little girl hopping excitedly as they stepped out of the house, Masashi couldn’t help but smile. Since returning from Switzerland, they’d been avoiding outings due to the supposed assassination threats. It seemed she had been feeling stifled all this time.After helping her fasten her seatbelt, Masashi started the car. The sleek black Bentley purred down the road like a silent, powerful panther.At the amusement park, Masashi parked the car and took Amy's hand to buy tickets at the…
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“This is crazy, we almost died,” Masashi chuckled as he looked at Amy, who was huddled closely against him.“Who are you, exactly? Are you with Murphy's people?” Ailin asked nervously.“I already told you, I’m just a regular tourist who happened to hit it off with this little kid and decided to lend a hand.”“You’re really not with Murphy?” Ailin asked, half-believing.“I don’t even know who this Murphy person is, so think what you want,” Masashi shrugged, turning on the…
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On the northwestern shore of Lake Zurich, in a large estate-like house, six young men dressed in casual clothing were leisurely watching TV or playing cards. Suddenly, a knock came at the door. The young men exchanged glances but continued their activities. However, their right or left hands seemed to rest unconsciously near their waists. One of the young men watching TV stood up and walked to the door. Several young men in black trench coats entered, about the same age as…
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“Who are you people?” Aware that escaping was impossible, Ailin began to calm down.The two men remained silent.“Hey, I’m asking you! Why did you capture us?” Ailin shouted.The two men still ignored her.Never before had she been treated with such disdain. If her hands hadn’t been locked in handcuffs, she would have slapped them.Seeing the pale face of Amy sitting beside her, Ailin could only gently hold her.“Don’t worry, everything will be fine.” She forced a smile at the little girl.Amy…
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