Chapter 495 The Trap Closes In

Chapter 495 The Trap Closes In

White stood at the highest point of his territory, watching with satisfaction. This bwas /bhis kingdomb, /bband /bhere, he was an untouchable king.

He had countless people working for him. Some developed drugs, while others specialized bin /bbthings /blike the chips from Southpoint Biologies. There were even dedicated personnel just for trafficking and distribution.

Their main operations ran through the dark web, and they had ties with major organizations.

This was their primary source of revenue.

People said White was a genius investor and had made a fortune.

But those earnings were nothingpared to the profits from drugs and chips.

Anyone who came into contact with this business would be tempted. The money came fastb–/bmuch faster than anything legal.

White had already built his own empire, and he believed that one day, he’d surpass his arrogant father. When that day came, he wouldn’t have to answer to anyone ever again.

Sierra’s arrival would elerate his ns. She was a rare genius. Even without having unlocked her full cognitive potential, she was far sharper than those idiots he usually dealt with.

With her help, he was certain his dream would soon be reality.

Just as he was caught up in his fantasies, the head of the security team came running over.

“Boss, we’ve got a problem!”

The man was breathless as he spoke.

“There are a ton of warships surrounding us.”

White’s expression darkened. “Are they headed for us?”

Warships passed through this region frequently. It wasn’t always something to panic over.

“Confirmed. We’re surrounded.”

The guard’s voice shook. They hadn’t taken the ships seriously at first, until they realized the bvessels /bhad encircled the entire ind. Then panic set in.

White’s face sank.

“Send someone to negotiate. This is private property.”

“Yesb, /bsir!”

The guard rushed off. White, now suspicious, reached for his phone and tried to call Southpoint bBiologies/b.

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No one answered.

Something was wrong.

He cursed and immediately began making ns to flee.

Losing this ind would be unfortunate, but he’d always known when to cut and run. As long as he bstayed /balive, he could always rebuild.

They thought they could catch him here?

Dream on.

White had prepared for this. He had a private submarine stationed just offshore.

But when he rushed to the loading point, he was met by grim–faced men.

“There are enemy subs out there. Multiple.”

“Shit!”

He couldn’t hold back the curse.

They’d even ounted for the submarine. Hisst escape route was cut off.

A helicopter was out of the question. The moment he took off, they’d blow him out of the sky.

White stood there, fists clenched, face pale.

He had been outmanoeuvred.

This wasn’t just a surprise raid. It was a trap, carefullyid and executed.

He’d been yed.

And the one who had yed him–Johnathan.

He spotted Johnathan standing calmly on the deck of one of the ships. Johnathan nodded at him.

“We meet again.”

White’s face twisted in rage, then turned into a cold smile.

“So Sierra was never under your control.”

“You were faking everything.”

“That’s right,” Johnathan said tly. “You were convincing. Even almost believed youb./bb” /b

White narrowed his eyes. “When did you figure it out?”

“I never trusted you,” Johnathan replied. “From the moment I met you, something bfelt /bboff/bb. /bbMy /bbinstincts /btold me you were hiding something.”

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White let out a short, scornfulugh. “Instincts? That’s your big answer?”

“But you still think this is the end?” He stepped forward. “You’re wrong, Johnathan.”

“You can’t touch me. I don’t fall under your jurisdiction. Yourws don’t apply to me.”

Johnathan let out a coldugh. “Is that so? Let’s test that.”

Meanwhile, in the imperial capital, Sierra paced back and forth in the old house. Johnathan had been gone for days with no news. She didn’t know if the mission was a sessb.. /b

Dickson tried to reassure her. “Don’t worry. Johnathan never moves unless he’s sure of the oue.”

Sierra nodded, though the anxiety didn’t leave her chest.

Just then, the butler entered with a message.

“Madam, Maddox is here. He wishes to see you.”

Sierra hesitated for a moment, then said, “Let him in.”

She turned to Jayden. “Keep your guard up.”

The butler’s eyes glinted with pride. She was no longer the anxious girl from before. Now she carried the bearing of a true mistress of the house.

Chapter 496 The Rift Widens