"Extra! Extra!"
"Sheriff Swart Cracks the Serial Robbery and Murder Case!"
"Extra! Extra!"
"Sheriff Swart Single-Handedly Takes on Six Criminals!"
...
Early in the morning, as the newspaper boy's crisp shouts echoed through the streets, Goethe already had an ironed newspaper in his hand.
The newspaper had been ironed by Swart.
Not only did the sh...
2024-08-11 13:41:53 +0000 UTC View PostFaced with Morey's straightforward words, Goethe didn't feel any displeasure.
Because Goethe knew very well that what the other person said was true.
Moreover, he had no reason to refuse.
Unless he wanted to face an even stronger enemy, one who wielded unknown powers, all by himself.
It was mostly luck that allowed him to defeat the previous opponent.
Firstl...
2024-08-11 13:41:39 +0000 UTC View PostWith the thick fog as cover, Delber boldly walked into No. 1 Guta Street. As a subordinate of that lord, he knew just how terrifying this fog was. It didn’t just obscure visibility; if that lord wished, the fog could freeze anyone within it to death.
The extinguishing of the flames just now indicated that the lord was serious.
This was good news for him.
At least, it ...
2024-08-11 13:41:22 +0000 UTC View PostBuilding 1 on Guta Street was a three-story flat-roofed structure, just like every other building on the street. The first floor had two rooms, a dining room, a living room, a kitchen, a washroom, and a basement storage room. The second floor had six rooms and two washrooms; Goethe, his parents, younger brother, and aunt had all lived on this floor. The third floor had a large study, a l...
2024-08-11 13:41:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe sudden mist began to thicken rapidly, visible to the naked eye.
The middle-aged patrolman driving the carriage had to turn the brightness of the lantern to the highest level. He also lit another spare lantern, but it was still useless; the dense fog made it impossible for him to see the road ahead.
The carriage, which had been moving quickly, suddenly slowed down.
F...
2024-08-11 13:40:52 +0000 UTC View PostWithout paying attention to the questioning looks from his subordinates, Swart walked out of the interrogation room again and returned to the previous room.
"Sir, what are your orders?" Swart asked respectfully.
"Ask him about the 'ritual,'" the man holding the pocket watch instructed.
"Understood, sir," Swart nodded, turned around, and returned to the interrogation roo...
2024-08-11 13:40:35 +0000 UTC View Post*Anonymous Tip?*
Could it be a cover-up?
Goethe glanced at the body of the secret agent, letting out a cold laugh in his heart.
Those "pursuers" undoubtedly initiated their backup plan the moment they realized the agent known as "Soko" hadn't shown up on time—using an anonymous tip to test whether something had gone wrong at the police station.
No matte...
2024-08-11 13:40:18 +0000 UTC View Post
The young patrol officer spoke, and without waiting for his two colleagues to respond, he hurried out, looking anxious.
The two officers in the interrogation room exchanged glances, quickly checked Goethe's handcuffs to make sure they were secure, and then ran out.
Tap, tap, tap!
The sound of footsteps gradually faded away.
&nbs...
2024-08-11 13:40:02 +0000 UTC View Post
The quiet of the night was completely shattered by the sound of screams.
More lights appeared in the rooms on both sides of the street.
Whistle!
A shrill whistle echoed, and two policemen in black uniforms came running from the end of the street.
{.....} clearly saw this, but there was no panic on his fa...
2024-08-11 13:38:10 +0000 UTC View PostAt night, one by one, the lit candles dispelled the fog-like darkness. Goethe knelt on the ground, dipping his fingers into his younger brother's blood to draw a ritual.
"Had, you'll forgive me, won't you?"
"This is for revenge!"
"For revenge on behalf of grandfather, father, mother, aunt, uncles, and Bruce, and the others!"
"You will forgive me, my brother, hahah...
2024-08-11 13:37:49 +0000 UTC View PostI almost got everything I ever wanted.
—Goethe
(End of chapter)
2024-08-11 13:37:09 +0000 UTC View PostAs he entered, he happened to encounter Mrs. Andrea coming out of the house, accompanied by two cats, Meredith and Olivia. The two little ones meowed at him as they saw him.
"Hi, Annie!"
Faced with Mrs. Andrea, Link felt somewhat embarrassed, unsure of how to explain himself.
"You’re back. Taylor is upstairs. Whatever you have to say, go tell her."
Mrs. Andrea p...
2024-08-11 13:30:10 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the 'Link and Emma locker room making out video' was exposed, it was the most explosive news in the entertainment circle of the United States of America for two consecutive days, as well as the hot news in the international community.
Including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian, the Times, the Yomiuri Shimbun, the Picture Post, and so on, almost all of t...
2024-08-11 13:27:44 +0000 UTC View PostI'm not attached to any way you're showing up
I'm not attached to any way you're showing up
I'm just gonna love you like the woman I love
I'm just gonna love you like the woman I love
Yeah, I'm gonna love you
In West Palm Beach Beach Park, Link sits in a blue suit at a piano with his hands on the black and white keys, playing and singing "The Woman I Love" s...
2024-08-11 13:27:23 +0000 UTC View Post"Cheers!!!"
While Link was down on his luck, his enemies and rivals were partying.
In a black metal bar in Brooklyn, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Drake, and the newly released T.I. roared with excitement as they held up champagne glasses.
Since the beginning of last year when they took on Link, except for the initial stage when they had some advantage in ...
2024-08-11 13:27:03 +0000 UTC View Post
As he was putting away the phone, Anna came over to tell him that the link music PR department had just communicated with the YouTube side and asked them to take down the video.
However, the people from YouTube said that the video did not expose their bodies, there was no prohibited content, and he and Emma were public figures, and the video of the two making out ...
2024-08-11 13:26:43 +0000 UTC View PostIn April, the sun on Miami Beach was a little warmer than in New York or Los Angeles, and Link was covered in a hot sweat just from sitting on a wicker chair for a while and answering a few questions.
When he saw Anna approaching with a grave look on her face, he said hello to Simmons and got up to ask Anna what was wrong.
Ms. Anna told him that there was trouble, an hour ago...
2024-08-11 13:26:18 +0000 UTC View PostIn the morning, the weather in New York was good.
It was early spring, the sun was warm, the air was fresh, the mulberry sycamores in the streets were changing into fresh green leaves, and the Greenwich Park next door was in full bloom, looking more pleasing to the eye than the neon lights at night.
With his work bag in hand, Scooter stood on the street and listen...
2024-08-11 13:26:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the video issue was resolved, the sword of Damocles hanging over Link's head was removed. No longer worried about a collapse, he relaxed and even ran an extra five kilometers during his morning jog.
"What happened? You seem happy."
During breakfast, Taylor spread jam on her bread, blinking at him as if trying to read his thoughts.
"1.74 million copies sold in the ...
2024-08-11 13:25:46 +0000 UTC View PostOn March 29th, Link Music announced on their Twitter account the first-week sales figures of Link's third album, "The Woman I Love."
1.747 million copies!
This made it the 15th album in Western music history to sell over one million copies in its first week. Link also became the 12th artist in music history to achieve platinum sales in the first week.
*Billboard 2024-08-11 13:25:29 +0000 UTC View Post
In a black metal music bar in Brooklyn, Jay-Z put down the phone and looked at Kanye, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and others, saying, "Don't worry, Scooter said it will be sent out soon."
"Alright! We're not in a hurry."
Kanye and the others shrugged and sat back on the sofa, patiently staring at the huge 5x7 meter projection screen on the stage in the middle of the bar.
Sittin...
2024-08-11 13:25:13 +0000 UTC View PostSB Projects is located in Manhattan's West Village, a neighborhood rich in artistic atmosphere and a cultural landmark for New Yorkers. This area is home to various artists, including painters, musicians, actors, writers, and more.
The majority are singers. Since the 1950s, the West Village has become one of the birthplaces of modern folk music. In 1965, Bob Dylan's performance at...
2024-08-11 13:24:51 +0000 UTC View Post"Haha, Jay-Z, don't worry. Just wait and see the show tonight. 8:00 PM sharp, YouTube."
In the president's office of SB Projects Entertainment, Scooter hung up the phone with a smile.
If someone else had asked, he might not have told them, but Jay-Z was his former boss, a big shot in the rap world, and currently a partner of the company, so he had to give him some face.
After receiving Beyoncé's message, Link's daily routine was completely disrupted. Normally, after breakfast, he would take a walk with his cat and spend an hour reading professional books, but with something on his mind, he couldn't settle down.
He called Ivanka and explained the situation, asking for her advice.
"Scott has dirt on you? How do you know?" Ivanka asked, puzzle...
2024-08-11 13:22:03 +0000 UTC View Post“Link, where are you? Are you okay?”
In the morning, while Link was eating breakfast on the balcony and reading the newspaper, Selena called with a panicked tone, as if she had been frightened.
“I’m at home having breakfast. Where are you? What’s going on?”
Link asked quickly.
“I’m at home too.”
Selena sighed on the phone, then said, “Lin...
2024-08-11 13:21:46 +0000 UTC View Post“620,000 copies in two days?!”
At SB Projects Entertainment, Scott saw the figures published on the Link Music Twitter account and couldn’t help but twitch his eye muscles. His face darkened considerably.
He had expected that, given Justin's current fame, his album sales might be slightly lower than Link's but not by much.
But reality slapped him hard.
L...
2024-08-11 13:21:23 +0000 UTC View Post"Hey, Eva, Anna said you wanted to talk to me?"
Through the changing cityscape outside the car window, Link lounged on the couch in the RV, propping his legs up and calling the company's chief steward with another phone.
"Yes, Mr. Casanova, I have good news. Currently, distributors from 38 states have called, saying they expect to sell out all their stock in three days and ar...
2024-08-11 13:21:05 +0000 UTC View PostAt the Link Music Company, Eva stood by the panoramic floor-to-ceiling window in the president's office, quietly listening to Link’s new song. With a light hum, she tapped the remote, and the next track, "Girls Like You," started playing.
The upbeat rhythm helped Eva relax, her shoulders easing as she began to snap her fingers and sway to the music, her curves subtly moving under...
2024-08-11 13:20:50 +0000 UTC View Post“Damn it! Thirty bucks for an album—are they trying to rob us?”
In New York, in the office of SB Entertainment’s president, Scott grabbed the newly purchased album The Woman I Love from his assistant. Despite digital albums being cheaper online, as a semi-musician, he preferred listening to physical records.
“Elliot, how are the sales at the record st...
2024-08-11 13:20:31 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Link returned to the Gulf Villa that night, it was still not quite nine o'clock. Taylor was still awake, the TV in the small living room on the second floor was on, and ABC was broadcasting interviews following the Oscars.
Link was also asked a few questions. The host inquired about his favorite actor and actress, to which he replied Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe.
T...
2024-08-11 13:20:15 +0000 UTC View Post