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It used to be called RC Group, but it was renamed after being acquired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone carried a trace of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RC Group had long been a heavyweight in Valemont’s business circle. Its sudden acquisition had stirred waves across every major household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five trillion Euro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could casually mobilize that kind of capital?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian felt his temple twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this Chapter 82 of the original novel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back in the leather chair, golden eyes narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that Chapter, Evan stops pretending to be low-key. He begins revealing his strength, piece by piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prove himself to the Aurevale Household, he books the top floor of Lunar Citadel for Selene’s grand birthday party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the party—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aurevale Household is stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dares mock him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene is moved by his so-called romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from there, the plot accelerates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After securing the Aurevale Household, his influence in Valemont grows rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next step?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annex the D’Aurelius Household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s jaw tightened faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shitty system,\" he cursed silently. \"You set me up again, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had known something felt off when Lunar Citadel was handed to him so generously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story, Evan sent Bear to book the top floor for Selene’s birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hotel manager refused, citing rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Bear grabbed him by the throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refuse—and die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with death, the manager caved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure sat squarely on Julian’s shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he refused, Bear—the so-called loyal war general—would not hesitate to escalate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he agreed, the plot marched forward like a funeral procession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn if you do. Damn if you don’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No safe path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers tapped lightly against the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to disrupt the flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But stepping in personally?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze slowly shifted to Cillian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black hair. Sharp eyes. Loyal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Julian remembered correctly, this guy was... exceptionally gifted at stirring trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In these kinds of feel-good novels, the villain’s subordinates were always talented at making chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a perfect opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something wrong, Young Master Julian?\" Cillian asked carefully, noticing the look in his boss’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Cillian, I think we can agree to book the top floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We absolutely cannot let the birthday party happen. You understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He winked lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian froze for half a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s the meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then ruin it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the party succeeded, the plot moved toward disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they refused, Bear would likely cause a violent scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let Cillian handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his natural ability to create \"unexpected incidents,\" surely something delightful would occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood,\" Cillian said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though confusion flickered in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Young Master didn’t want it, why not refuse directly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he suppressed the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trusted Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There must be a deeper strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood and left the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reception Room — Lunar Citadel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear sat upright on the sofa, legs crossed, fingers resting on his knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair was cut short. His eyes were steady and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Cillian entered, Bear stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How should I address you, sir?\" Cillian asked with a courteous smile, extending his hand. \"I’m Cillian, general manager of Lunar Citadel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear shook his hand casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Bear. My boss wants to throw a birthday party for his woman, Miss Selene Aurevale. How much to book your top floor? Name your price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was straightforward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already heard about Lunar Citadel’s rule that the top floor was not open for private booking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Obsidian King had spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the Obsidian King wanted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the hotel resisted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they would learn what pressure truly meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian’s eyes darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Selene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Young Master’s woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this Bear Group was here to steal Julian’s woman openly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Young Master wanted him to agree first and then sabotage it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was deliberate humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here’s my chance,\" Cillian thought, a subtle smugness forming beneath his polite smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clasped his hands lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Bear, what an honor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice turned warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Lunar Citadel is eager to build strong ties with your esteemed Bear Group. Since you are showing such sincerity, we will make an exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear’s brows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will open the top floor for booking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian paused dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Free of charge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear’s eyes narrowed for a fraction of a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five trillion Euro to acquire RC Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with basic business sense would recognize Bear Group’s backing was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Lunar Citadel wanted to curry favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear’s lips curved faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since your hotel is so sincere,\" he said coolly, \"on behalf of Bear Group, I accept your friendship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll send the birthday party plan to Mr. Cillian later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well. Very well,\" Cillian replied with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men smiled at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mutual respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finalizing arrangements, Bear left satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian did not linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately returned to the general manager’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian was still seated calmly, fingers laced together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well?\" Julian asked lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s settled, Young Master Julian. The top floor has been booked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s lips curved slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask... what direction would you like me to take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian stood, walked toward the window overlooking the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reflection of Lunar Citadel shimmered like a silver blade across the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke without turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them prepare everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make it grand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make it high-profile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes glinted faintly in the glass reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure it cannot proceed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cillian felt a thrill run through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tyrant System trying to push him into a dead-end plot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his exceptional wisdom and such talented subordinates—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a mere system defeat him?\u003C\u002Fp>",1011,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","b12eb5631b097301c58e4667b578894189e5e1019605f66e7ac8d016b9b84777","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-55","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-53",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]