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Chapter 2199 A Deal Sealed by Marriage

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“Enough” Magnus cut her off sharply, his voice echoing through the room. The murmurs from the

elinsky members behind Chiara died down instantly

He went on. “In the past, you all favored Maxwell. That’s fine–I don’t care. Now he’s dead, and it’s time to face reality. You all know how this works: survival of the fittest. Maxwell didn’t hesitate to crush every male member of this family to secure his spot. I can forgive your ignorance, but I’m the last male Zelinsky standing now. So tell me–do you really think it’s smart to throw your lot in with a corpse?”

The room grew quiet as the powerless members of the family exchanged uneasy glances.

Maxwell’s pure bloodline no longer matters; he’s gone. Magnus may not have a completely pure lineage, but he still carries half the Zelinsky blood. He’s the only logical choice for Ezra’s heir now. There’s no way Ezra would hand over leadership to some distant relative.

Their minds raced as they weighed their options. Picking a side isn’t just a decision anymore–it’s a gamble, and everything is on the line.

Noticing the uncertainty on their faces, Magnus approached Chiara. With a chilling stare, he scoffed, “Is playing the victim effective in this family? If it were, my sister and I wouldn’t have endured so much

torment.”

Chiara’s jaw tightened as she glared at him, her composure starting to crack.

Magnus leaned in slightly, his voice dropping to a menacing tone. “You have two choices–kill me or bow

to me.”

“In your dreams. Do you really think Father would ever let you lead this family? You’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing, Magnus. The Zelinsky family will never accept you. Coming back here was your mistake,” Chiara snapped, refusing to back down.

Magnus adjusted his glasses calmly, a sinister smile spreading across his face as he locked eyes with her. “Is that so? Then you’d better hope I’m the one who’s naive. Because if it’s you, your end will be far worse than Maxwell’s.”

For the first time, Chiara faltered. Magnus wasn’t like Emmanuel, who relied on sheer power to get his way. Magnus was colder, more calculated, and infinitely more dangerous.

Just then, Rudy hurried into the room, breaking the tension. “Mr. Magnus, the patriarch has agreed to meet with you. Please follow me,”

“Magnus!” Hattie called out, concern written all over her face.

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reassuring smile. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.

He motioned for Quintus to follow him while Blake watched over Hattic.

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However, Rudy quickly interjected, “The patriarch has requested to see you alone, Mr. Magnus.

Magnus raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly. “I’ll go alone, but this guy doesn’t take my orders. He’s from the Lenoir family of Yeringham, and let’s just say his moods are unpredictable. He has business with Father, too. If you want to stop him, feel free to try.” noveldrama

Rudy hesitated, glancing nervously at Quintus, who stared back with a fierce, almost wild expression. Reluctantly, Rudy dropped the matter.

When they arrived at Ezra’s study’s entrance, armed guards blocked Quintus from going any further.

Magnus placed a hand on Quintus‘ shoultler, stopping him before he could react. “Wait here for me, Quintus.”

“Alright. I can be reasonable.” Quintus sighed, brought his hands together, sat down in a chair outside the study, and crossed his arms. Ultimately, the conflict between father and son was an issue they needed to resolve themselves.

Magnus nodded in thanks before stepping inside.

Ezra stood waiting, dressed sharply, his posture formal and composed. Despite being at home, he carried himself like the powerful man he was.

When he saw Magnus enter, Ezra quickly adjusted his attire before settling into his chair. “Why didn’t you let me know you were coming? I almost left the house.”

“I couldn’t get in touch with you,” Magnus replied, his tone respectful, though the feelings behind it were far more complicated.

As mayor of Zovince, Ezra was a powerful player in Chanaea. One word from him could shake up the careers of top officials, and a single move could send shockwaves through the political scene in Zovince. Of course, he didn’t operate alone–his influence stretched all across the country, backed by a network of loyal supporters.

Even with all that power, Ezra preferred to keep a low profile, coming off as just a calm, middle–aged man rather than the forceful figure he truly was.

“Have a seat.” Ezra gestured for Magnus.

“Yes, Father,” Magnus replied, removing his shoes before stepping onto the carpet. After sitting, he quickly poured tea for his father.

“What brings you back?” Ezra asked as he accepted the tea.

“To settle things once and for all, cut ties, and leave the Zelinsky family for good,” Magnus replied, his voice calm but firm.

Ezra didn’t seem surprised at all, his expression neutral. “So, the day has finally come.”

“Did you expect this?” Magnus asked, his voice steady as he looked at his father.

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Sipping his tea, Ezra nodded slightly. “Since the day you were born, I knew this day would come.”

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Magnus, who had always been the one to keep things close to the chest, suddenly felt like a child in front of his father. He realized his life had been planned long before he understood what was happening.

“Father, I don’t get it. Why did you choose Maxwell over me? What made him better?” Magnus asked, even though he knew it might sound naive.

Ezra didn’t seem upset by the question. “You know the answer.”

This time, he spoke with a bit more patience. “Since the day you were born–actually, even before that–I knew I would choose him to be the heir, not you.”

Magnus pushed further. “Because my mother’s marriage to you was just a deal?”

Ezra nodded, the calm expression never leaving his face. He wasn’t surprised by how quickly Magnus had figured it out.

“What was the deal? Tell me, Father?” Magnus asked, his curiosity growing.

Ezra finally looked directly at him, a faint smile forming on his lips. “So, is that why you came back today?”

Magnus didn’t hesitate. “It’s one of the reasons, but the main one is to cut all ties and leave for good. Hattie and I can’t stay here. This family will never accept us.”

Ezra’s eyes flickered with something unreadable. “What if they could?”

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Magnus froze, confused by the question. Despite his high intelligence, he couldn’t figure out what his father was really getting at.