The Ex-Con Who Conquered the World novel Chapter 186

Chapter 186 Raced With Anticipation

Chapter 186 Raced With Anticipation

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Megan turned to Stefan, her eyes sparkling. “Stefan, I had no idea you pulled off something so big after the auction last night.”

Stefan shrugged casually. “I just happened to be there. It wasn’t a big deal.”

Rebecca beamed at him, her admiration obvious. “Stefan’s amazing. He’s a hero.”

Stefan shifted awkwardly in his seat. He wasn’t sure how to respond to that-especially with her parents sitting right there.

He couldn’t exactly joke around with their daughter without looking inappropriate.

Just then, Ethan appeared in the doorway. He clearly needed to speak with Nina.

Nina excused herself and stepped out. “Everything ready?”

Ethan nodded. “All set, just as you requested. Everyone’s here now. The major families, the guests-they’re all talking about the special guest you’re going to introduce. Lots of curiosity. Lots of anticipation.”

“Good.” A smile played at the corner of Nina’s lips.

Truth be told, she didn’t really need to hold this bidding conference. The Reed family could’ve simply chosen their partner and sent out a notice.

But Nina had gone to all this trouble for a reason. She wanted to build Stefan up.

She’d seen his skills, his capabilities, his strength firsthand. But everything she’d heard since coming to River City? Nothing but ridicule. People called him an ex-con, a worthless live-in man, a man with no future, no morals.

Nina had never mentioned any of this to Stefan, but it bothered her. It made her angry.

So she decided to use this bidding conference to change everything. She wanted everyone to know that Stefan was exceptional-in medicine, in martial arts, in every way that mattered.

Nina wanted to prove that he wasn’t useless-far from it. His abilities far surpassed those of anyone in that room. They’d be lucky just to stand in his shadow.

After today, everyone will respect him. They’d call him Mr. Bryant with genuine admiration.

And the arrival of Nicolas, Bjorn, and Valka? It only made things better.

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Chapter 186 Raced With Anticipation

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Nicolas represented the highest authority in River City. Bjorn represented one of its top-tier families. Valka represented the city’s medical elite.

Three such prominent figures, all showing Stefan the utmost respect? Who would dare speak ill of him after that?

No one. Absolutely no one.

All the rumors, all the mockery-they’d vanish overnight, then be replaced by something entirely different.

Everything was in place. All that remained was to set it in motion.

Nina stepped b bidding conf

“Alright

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e lounge. “Mr. Myers, Mr. Locke, Mr. Hale,” she said warmly, “the ut to start. Feel free to head in whenever you’re ready.”

then.” Nicolas nodded with a smile and led Eleanor and Rebecca out.

wed close behind.

ady imagine the stir their entrance would cause.

a and Stefan remained in the lounge.

don’t need to go in just yet,” Nina said, her smile bright. “When it’s time for you to have Janet come get you.”

ounged back and exhaled a lazy stream of smoke. “It’s just a walk-on. A formality. ng to prepare for. When Janet shows up, I’ll head over.”

a’s smile turned slightly mischievous. “Perfect.”

She didn’t tell him the real purpose of today’s event.

If he knew it was all about building him up, he probably wouldn’t have come.

He wasn’t the typ

And Nina k

main eve

If he

attention.

to herself, letting him think the bidding was the all part of it.

she’d done? She’d deal with that then.

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