The Ex-Con Who Conquered the World novel Chapter 170

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Tanner said, “Once I open my second set of Martial Meridians, Mr. Elijah will be pleased. Then I can head over to the Stewart Mansion and finally get my hands on that Gathering Pearl.

“As for whoever killed Robert… Philip’s testimony keeps pointing back to that loser who just got out of prison. Could it really be him? Doesn’t matter if it is or isn’t. If there’s even a chance, I’m not taking any risks.”

His expression turned cold. “Once I succeed, I won’t be afraid of any Great Grandmaster in River City. And with that done, I can immediately start working toward the Body Forging realm. My cultivation will only get stronger.”

He let out a slow breath. “I wonder who gave Bjorn those pills to auction off tonight. Too bad he kept his mouth shut. But it makes sense-whoever can refine Meridian Opening Elixir has to be some kind of hidden master. They wouldn’t want anyone knowing who they are or where to find them. Someone like that? Way out of my league right now anyway.”

Tanner sat down cross-legged on the floor. He cycled his cultivation technique once. Then, finally, with great care, he swallowed the Meridian Opening Elixir.

He was a member of the Veilscale Society. He had two Martial Meridians, which Robert in terms of raw potential.

put him above

But so far, he’d only managed to open one of them. Without the Meridian Opening Elixir, that second one had stayed stubbornly closed.

Now, thanks to the pill he’d won at the auction, he was confident that was about to change.

*****

The Stewart Mansion was buzzing that night.

After the auction ended, Zoey headed straight home. The moment she walked through the door, she pulled up the photos she’d sneakily taken and posted them to the family group chat.

Zoey typed, “You won’t believe this. The guy who’s supposed to be engaged to Sara? I caught him red-handed. He’s seeing other women. Make that two of them.”

The photo showed Stefan’s profile clearly. Nina and Megan were only visible from behind.

But even just their backs were enough to make an impression.

The graceful curves of their figures were absolutely captivating.

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The moment the photo dropped, the Stewart family chat group exploded. Hank, still stuck in his hospital bed, couldn’t stop piling on.

He remembered seeing Stefan leaving the Dynasty Club with Eliza that one time. Even back then, he’d thought she was stunning.

They couldn’t see the faces of the two women in the photo, but he was convinced one of them had to be Eliza.

And that burned him up.

re I am, a member of the Stewart family, and I’ve never even had a chance with a woman that

utiful. Who does Stefan think he is? Some ex-con who just got out of prison-what gives him the right be with women like that?

o Hank was all over the group chat, throwing out sarcastic comments and even tagging Sara a ew times.

Sara didn’t respond. But Chuck was furious. He was cursing up a storm in the chat.

*****

At the West Compound Villa, Chuck and Audrey were still awake, unusual for them.

“I told you,” Chuck snapped, glaring at his phone. His face was red with anger. “I told you he was an ungrateful punk. He’s supposed to be engaged to Sara, and he’s out there fooling around with two other women.

“Now the whole family’s laughing at us. I’m going to Dad right now. I’m telling him to call this whole engagement off.”

“Are you out of your mind?” Audrey shot back. “It’s the middle of the night. He’s asleep. You want to wake him up for this?”

She shook her head. “Besides, one photo doesn’t prove anything. If you ask me, Zoey’s up to

up drama.” her old tricks. She’s just trying to stir

Audrey turned to look at Sara, who was sitting on the couch across the room.

“Sara,” she said

Sara ha

slend

call Stefan earlier? What did he say? It’s late. Why isn’t he back yet?”

wearing a soft silk nightgown, and in the lamplight, her long.

d friend from high school,” Sara replied evenly. “Makes

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