Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Julia frowned, clearly confused. As far as she knew, Cory had never worked in construction. He had never mentioned owning a construction company, managing one, or even being involved in the industry.
“You?” she asked with a small smile. “Are you really into construction p>
Cory laughed awkwardly, immediately putting on an embarrassed expression. “I know it sounds strange, but yes. I’ve been involved in construction projects for quite some time. I’ve worked with several contractors, and I have friends in the industry who can handle practically everything p>
He leaned back and shrugged casually.
“I just never had a reason to tell you about it. I don’t want you thinking I’m trying to show off p>
Julia smiled. “And you can really handle a project this big p>
“Absolutely p>
Cory’s answer came without hesitation.
“I wouldn’t offer if I wasn’t certain. I’ll make sure everything is done properly, from the foundation to the final finishing. You won’t have to worry about anything p>
Julia considered his words for a moment.
Cory quickly added, “And because you’re my friend, I’ll give you a huge discount. You could save at least five million dollars compared to what another company might charge p>
Julia’s eyes widened slightly.
“Five million p>
“That’s right p>
Cory smiled confidently. “I just want to help you. That’s all p>
Julia didn’t think too deeply about it. Her biggest concern wasn’t whether Cory would run away with her money. It was whether he could actually deliver what he was promising. She trusted him, as he was his only childhood friend p>
“If you can really do everything you said,” she said, “then I’ll consider it p>
“I can,” Cory replied firmly. “And I’ll do it perfectly p>
Julia nodded. “Okay. I’ll think about it and let you know p>
Cory leaned forward slightly.
“There is just one thing p>
“What p>
“I’d really appreciate it if you didn’t tell Marcus about this yet.
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Julia immediately frowned. “Why p>
Cory sighed.
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“Marcus doesn’t like me. You know that. Every time we’re around each other, we end up arguing. If he hears about this, he’ll probably oppose it immediately, and I don’t want unnecessary trouble p>
Julia smiled. “Marcus is a good guy. You two should just settle whatever problem you have p>
“I know p>
Cory forced a smile. “Maybe you can tell him after we’ve made the final deal. Right p>
Julia hesitated briefly before nodding.
“Okay. I won’t tell him for now p>
She genuinely believed Cory was simply trying to avoid another argument with Marcus.
Afterward, Cory ordered a cheap meal, something completely unlike his usual expensive choices. They ate together before eventually leaving the restaurant.
That night, Marcus sat with Natalie inside their room as information about the target the president talked about appeared on the screen.
Kingsley Gordon.
Kingsley was a highly successful businessman and one of the country’s most influential figures in artificial intelligence and advanced technology. Over the years, he had built several companies specializing in autonomous machines, industrial robotics, intelligent defense systems, and next- generation energy technology.
To the public, Kingsley appeared almost harmless.
He regularly donated to schools, funded technology programs for poor students, and personally visited hospitals supported by his companies. Employees described him as generous and approachable.
But the President had a very different assessment.
According to intelligence reports, Kingsley had discovered a way to incorporate cultivator power into advanced machinery.
Several of his newest machines were far beyond ordinary technology. The President suspected that Kingsley was secretly developing weapons powered by cultivator energy-weapons capable of causing destruction on an enormous scale.
Even worse, evidence suggested that he might be selling the technology illegally to powerful buyers. Marcus looked at the information silently.
“This is our mission,” Natalie started explaining it.
Marcus listening attentively.
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Their orders were simple.
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Investigate Kingsley Gordon.
Discover what he was building, identify everyone involved in the illegal trade, and uncover the buyers and sellers connected to the operation.
Only after the investigation was complete would Marcus confront Kingsley. And when that moment came, Marcus would drain the cultivator power hidden inside him.
Marcus stared at Kingsley’s file for several seconds before sighing. “I don’t understand why someone would use his gift to do something like that p>
Natalie looked at him.
“Don’t worry about the investigation. I’ll handle everything myself. Once I have enough information, I’ll call you. That’s when you can step in p>
Marcus nodded. “Alright p>
Just then, Natalie’s phone began ringing. She glanced at the screen before quickly standing up.
“I have to take this p>
She walked away, making her way toward the kitchen.
Marcus remained on the sofa and picked up Kingsley’s file again. He flipped through the pages, carefully studying the information about Kingsley’s companies, his business partners, and the technology he had been developing.
A few minutes later, Marcus suddenly felt thirsty.
He placed the file down and walked toward the kitchen to get something to drink.
But before he reached the doorway, he heard Natalie’s voice.
“Hey, fuck! I told you not to call me again p>
Marcus stopped. There was silence for several seconds.
Then Natalie spoke again, but this time her voice was much quieter.
“Okay, okay. Look, you have to calm down p>
Another pause followed.
“My entire life could be ruined because of this. I could even die. So please p>
Marcus’s expression immediately changed.
He had never heard Natalie sound like this before.
Her voice was shaking.
Whoever was on the other end of that call had clearly frightened her.
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Marcus remained completely still, listening from the hallway. Natalie suddenly lowered her voice even Further, making it impossible for him to hear the other person’s response.
Marcus frowned. Something was wrong.
Very wrong.
He had seen Natalie face dangerous situations without showing fear. She had fought powerful enemies, confronted armed men, and walked into situations where most people would have hesitated.
But now, a simple phone call had left her terrified.
Marcus considered walking into the kitchen and asking her who had called. Instead, he quietly stepped
backward.
He didn’t want Natalie to realize that he had overheard anything.
He returned to the room and sat back down on the sofa, picking up Kingsley’s file again.
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