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Chapter 223 Umbral Court
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Troy nodded once, his face cold and distant.
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“Did you stir up any trouble during the trip p>
His eyes swept over Trevor like a steel wire pulled tight. Trevor quickly dropped his shoulders stiff.
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“No, never, Troy. I followed every rule you and Dad laid out. I wouldn’t dare cross the line p>
He shook his head hard, almost frantic, and kept his mouth shut about what had gone down on the plane.
Troy didn’t say a word. He just kept staring at Trevor. The silence stretched long and sharp, until Trevor started to shift his weight like the floor was turning hot. Only then did Troy turn his eyes away.
“Good. Because if I find out you embarrassed the Levington name, you already know what’s coming p>
Trevor nodded fast, his face pale. Everyone called him the Levington family’s second son, but deep down, he knew the truth. Thaddeus had taken him in, but he wasn’t blood. He was just a shadow behind Troy.
Troy was the true heir. The only son Thaddeus raised himself. Their roles were never equal.
“That’s enough. Where’s Maeve? Did anything happen along the way p>
Troy’s tone dropped low, clipped with command.
“Nothing at all,” Trevor answered quickly. “She went to Listin, then flew from West Listin to Ravenridge. She’s checked into the presidential suite at the Sky Hotel p>
“Good. You’ve done well p>
Troy finally let a small smile crack through. He gave Trevor’s shoulder a quick pat.
“Want to see her now?” Trevor asked, watching him carefully.
Troy waved him off.
“No. I told Heather I wouldn’t arrive until tomorrow. I’ll stick to that.
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“I came mainly to make sure Maeve’s safe p>
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His eyes darkened, his voice lowering again. “Last month, Winston ran into trouble while hauling cargo overseas. Some guys from another crew picked a fight. There was gunfire. Three of their men died.
“One of them was the younger brother of a Golden Triangle drug boss.
“That man posted a huge bounty on the dark web. He wants Maeve dead. He wants Winston to feel the same pain he’s feeling p>
Trevor’s breath caught. He didn’t know much about those underground bounty sites, but he’d heard of one. A place people only whispered about–a shadowed platform known as the Umbral Court. Once a target was listed and a contract was picked up, it meant serious business. No warnings. No mercy.
The Umbral Court wasn’t just for hired guns. It was a gathering of elite fighters. Some were said to be strong enough to take on Martial Sovereigns.
“Dad just got the news. He saw the listing with his own eyes. Someone accepted the contract an hour ago.
“That means a killer’s already in motion. They could be nearby, just waiting. Whoever kills Maeve gets the prize p>
Trevor’s chest felt tight. He had never imagined Maeve–someone always under the spotlight- would end up in something this dark. If Umbral Court had really taken the job, then she wasn’t just in danger. She was on borrowed time. And even with him and Troy at her side, it might not be enough.
“Troy… that puts her in serious danger,” he said, voice low and stiff.
“There’s no need to panic,” Troy said evenly.
“Umbral Court’s rules give a twenty–four–hour delay after a contract is accepted. That’s the window. No attacks until then.
“She’s safe tonight.
“I’ve already asked Dad to come in person. He’ll be here by tomorrow night p>
“And Yannick–the Sect Master of Tri–Peak–is probably already on his way p>
Trevor’s expression shifted fast. A sharp flicker of fear ran through his eyes.
Their father, Thaddeus, and Yannick, the Sect Master of Tri–Peak, weren’t just powerful—they were ranked Martial Sovereigns on the Astria Power Index. Men like them didn’t move without
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reason. For both to step in and guard Maeve, it wasn’t just protection–it was a mark of extraordinary weight and honor.
Troy had finally let the pressure case off his shoulders. When he saw Maeve’s name appear on Umbral Court’s bounty list, it felt like a steel trap snapping shut. He’d gone straight to Thaddeus and pleaded for backup, then contacted Emma, who somehow got Yannick to join them.
Now that those two powerhouses were involved, Troy could finally breathe.
“Let’s go,” he said. “We’re heading to Jeff Enterprises. We need to run this through their management p>
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gave a wave and walked out of the airport with Trevor trailing close behind.
“What? Someone’s actually planning to kill Ms. Maeve p>
Frankie looked stunned. He sat stiffly behind his desk in the Ravenridge branch of Jeff Enterprises as the brothers stood in front of him.
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“This is serious, Mr. Wainwright,” Troy said firmly. “We’ll cover as much as we can, but there are gaps we can’t close on our own. We need Jeff Enterprises to step up their security on Maeve. If something slips through, it’s going to be on everyone p>
Trevor didn’t speak, but he stood solid beside his brother, his face drawn tight.
Frankie narrowed his eyes, clearly weighing the situation, then gave a slow nod. “Understood. I’ll take this back to the board. We’ll ramp up security around her and make sure everything is locked down p>
He rose from his chair, then glanced at the clock. “It’s getting late. You both should head back and get some rest. I still have a lot on my plate tonight, so I’ll need to cut this short p>
Trevor’s brows pulled together. He bristled, ready to snap back. He wasn’t used to being shown the door. But Troy raised a hand and stepped in front of him before a word could slip out.
He smiled politely at Frankie and said, “We understand. Thank you for your help, Mr. Wainwright. Please send our regards to Mr. Ashcroft p>
He turned and walked out, and Trevor had no choice but to follow.
On the way out, Trevor couldn’t hold it in anymore.
“Troy, who the hell does Frankie think he is?” he grumbled. “He’s just a manager. But he acted like we were some random nobodies. He actually told us to leave. And you just let him p>
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His voice rose with every step. He wasn’t used to swallowing his pride like this. The Levington brothers were VIPs everywhere they went. Most CEOs would trip over themselves to shake their hands. The source of thɪs content is.net
But Frankie? That guy worked under Jeff Enterprises and acted like they were just more names on a list. It lit Trevor’s temper.
“Shut up,” Troy snapped.
His eyes cut across sharply. “You ever stop to think who backs Frankie up p>
Trevor froze. He didn’t speak. He didn’t even breathe. Then something clicked. His pupils tightened, and a chill ran through him. His mouth clamped shut. He didn’t say another word.
Inside Number One, Rivergate Heaven, Leander leaned back on the couch. He’d just finished a call with Frankie. The screen faded to black, and he dropped the phone beside him.
“Umbral Court,” he muttered.
He let out a dry, sharp laugh. It didn’t reach his eyes. Not even close.
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