Chapter 1067

On his way back to his residence, Gerard had to pass through a few narrow alleyways.

These alleys were often filled with young women wearing revealing clothes and heavy makeup, calling out to passing men in hopes of getting business. As soon as they spotted Gerard, who was well-dressed, they swarmed toward him like bees.

"Hey, handsome! Want a good time? Fair price, great service, and satisfaction guaranteed."

"Come with us! We have a special deal just for you! It'll just be 500 dollars for the whole night. We know all the tricks."

"Don't run away! Come on! Girls, bring him inside!"

Just then, two bodyguards hiding nearby rushed out to protect Gerard. Normally, the women would back off the moment they saw bodyguards, but tonight was different. For some unknown reason, they were unusually aggressive, refusing to retreat and even chasing after Gerard relentlessly.

Gerard had no choice but to order his bodyguards to hold the women back by force while he quickly ducked into a narrow alley. As soon as he reached the corner, a sharp pain struck the back of his head, and everything went black.

Soon after, Gerard reappeared, walking briskly out of the alley as if nothing had happened.

Meanwhile, the bodyguards finally managed to scatter the persistent women.

"Mr. Cadwallader, are you all right?" one of the bodyguards asked.

"I'm fine," Gerard replied, shaking his head. "But I don't want to stay here any longer. Let's go to the place Richard arranged for me."

Though the bodyguards sensed something strange about him, it was dark, and the incident had happened so quickly that they didn't notice anything obviously wrong.

The bodyguards nodded and escorted Gerard to the hotel where Richard had already prepared a luxurious suite and arranged for a skilled masseuse to help him unwind.

As election day drew near, the atmosphere in Tarthy City was becoming increasingly charged.

According to the latest polls, Gerard was enjoying a commanding lead. Barring any major surprises, his victory was almost certain.

That evening, Jack accepted Feena's invitation to dinner, joining her along with Bella and Luca. The four of them chose a restaurant that was not luxurious, but with a pleasant, cozy atmosphere.

Feena thoughtfully ordered a few of Jack's favorite dishes, then handed the menu to Luca and Bella.

Luca watched Jack with a mix of curiosity and awe. His mind was full of questions, but he didn't know where to start.

Bella sat beside him, her large, expressive eyes full of wonder and anticipation. She, too, wanted answers, but with Feena there, she held back.

"Jack... or should I call you Mr.

Holland now Luca finally blurted out, unable to hold back his curiosity any longer.

Jonger. "Can't you just tell us

what's been going on with you. Do we really have to ask every single time before you say anything?" .net He was eager to understand what Jack had experienced. They had always known Jack was

exceptionally talented, but that alone wasnt enough to explain the level of power and influence he now held elite circles.

Jack's achievements weren't just about talent. After all, there were plenty of brilliant people in the world, but only a few could shine the way Jack did.

Luca was equally stunned by Samuel's transformation. Once a boy from a poor,

rural background, Samuel had risen to become a leading figure at Haven Net, surpassing Luca in influence.

The drastic, almost unreal changes left Luca in disbelief. Bella, too, was curious about what had happened to Jack.