Chapter 7 - Anton Took Me to Court and Tried to Prove I Was Unfit to Protect My Niece, But Lena Destroyed His Case With One SentenceAnton filed for custody.
He claimed I was dangerous.
He showed photographs of my empire.
Weapons.
Men.
Old crimes.
The judge looked disturbed.
Then Lena was brought in.
She was eight.
The judge asked:
“Who do you want to live with?”
Lena looked at me.
Then Anton.
“Adrian.”
“Why?”
“Because he listens.”
Anton laughed.
“That's it?”
Lena nodded.
“He gave me a warm room.”
She looked at the judge.
“He gave Bear food.”
Then:
“He didn't ask for the locket.”
The room went silent.
The judge dismissed Anton's petition.
I was given permanent guardianship.
Anton walked out.
But the war continued.
He had one last move.
The Black Circle began attacking my businesses.
I chose something different.
I began dismantling the empire.
One property.
One company.
One operation at a time.
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I no longer wanted the old life.
I wanted Lena safe.
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