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    In the end, that person carved the words “get lost” into his face, a mark of disgrace, each stroke slicing deeper into his heart.


    “Ghost, will you speak or not?”


    “It was Cedric Phillips,” Ghost finally choked out, his body trembling at the very mention of the name.


    “Who did you say?” Niks was momentarily stunned. “Ghost, did you say something? I didn’t catch that.”


    Ghost responded, “That day, I saw Cedric descend and chased him into the dark alley. I’m certain it was him, and he’s from Lone Wolf.”


    Niks stood frozen, the phone heavy in his hand, as time seemed to stop. It felt as though a sudden storm had torn through an otherwise clear sky. A wave of utter devastation washed over him.


    Ghost sighed deeply. “I’ve reported to your father. From today, I’m officially retiring. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up.”


    A chilling sensation ran down Niks’ spine. The moment Ghost’s words sank in, Niks’ voice burst out. “Wait!”


    Ghost asked, “Is there something more?”


    “Ghost, you’ve seen me grow up. Out of all my brothers, you’ve always looked out for me the most, and I’ve always respected you. Now, I need to ask a favor. Will you help me?” Niks said.


    Ghost’s response was simple. “Go ahead.”


    “In my father’s eyes, Cedric was nothing at first. But now, because of Dani, my father has begun favoring him. If he discovers that Cedric is the head of Lone Wolf, and that he defeated you, none of us five brothers will have a chance to establish ourselves in the McCoy family.” Ghost fell silent, his mind racing.


    Niks pressed on. “I trust you won’t tell my father that Cedric is the leader of Lone Wolf. Let’s keep this out of the conversation from now on.”


    Ghost lingered in silence for a long moment before finally agreeing. “Alright.”


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    “Thank you. No matter who bes the future leader, we’ll at least ensure we leave a way out for each other. But Cedric wasn’t raised with us, and he doesn’t share our mother. He won’t show us mercy, so please, you must keep this secret for us!” Ghost agreed.


    Still, Niks found no peace within himself.


    Cedric… He was the one leading Lone Wolf—Zahir himself!


    Dani stood as the head of Cealmaur, rinda!


    And what did that make the rest of them? Mere pawns in a muchrger game?


    Knowing their true identities, Niks realized that any attempt to harm them would only bring disgrace upon himself.


    Niks inhaled deeply from his cigarette, exhaling the smoke before instructing the driver, “To the National Commerce Association. I need to find Alexander.”


    When Alexander’s secretary ryed that Niks had arrived, he was utterly taken aback.


    “Mr. McCoy, didn’t you say just days ago that I was of no use to you? What changed?”


    Niks settled into the chair, exuding the confidence of the eldest son of the world’s richest man. He took another drag from his cigar and replied in a calm tone, “I’ve changed my mind.”


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