Chapter 153: The Nine Dragons Converge, A Legacy Unveiled

The scent of blood and ozone had faded from the grand hall of the Lane estate, replaced by a heavy, almost sacred silence. The traitors had been purged, the family’s authority re-established with brutal efficiency. Yet, the night was far from over. Instead of dismissing Hendrix to rest, Corey Lane exchanged a profound look with his wife, Eleanor, before turning to his son. “Hendrix, come with me,” Corey said, his voice devoid of its usual commanding tone, replaced by a solemn gravity Hendrix...