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Chapter 2036

“Ash, I’m really sorry!” Maxwell apologized again to Ashton, playing the part of

a man torn between his wife and his true love, full of regret yet helpless.

But Ashton only felt humiliation, not an ounce of sympathy. She wanted to

charge inside and confront Chiara, but the guards firmly blocked her way.

Just when she felt utterly frustrated, a lazy voice came from behind her.

“What’s going on here? Why are you stopping my friend?”

The guards instantly straightened up and respectfully responded, “Mr.

Chapman!”

Despite Nathan’s lackluster skills in martial arts, he was still the sole heir of

the prestigious Chapman family, holding a status equal to Maxwell’s, if not

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higher. More importantly, Nathan was known nationwide as a notorious

spender. Everyone wanted to get on his good side for a chance to pocket

some of his tips, so wherever he went, he was treated with the utmost

espect.

“We didn’t know she was your friend. We apologize!”

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“Please, both of you, come in!” The guards quickly stepped aside, bowing as

they let them through. In their minds, they couldn’t help but wonder who

Ashton was. Is she turning to Nathan Chapman for revenge after failing to

cozy up with Maxwell Zelinsky?

“Ms. Summerton, shall we go inside?” Nathan said with a grin. Only then did

he notice the slap mark on Ashton’s face. “Whoa, what happened? Did I miss

some exciting drama?”

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Ashton clenched her teeth, ignoring his comment, and walked straight into

the building, still determined to find Chiara and settle the score. With her

personality, she didn’t care about Chiara’s status–if it came to a fight, she

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as ready for it. But after entering, she couldn’t find the couple anywhere.

“Sir, Miss, would you two like to participate in tonight’s thrilling life–and–death

hunt?” A man in a suit and bowtie approached them respectfully, speaking

with a formal tone.

“Life–and–death hunt?” Ashton was startled. She hadn’t been here in years

ánd had never heard of such an event before.

Nathan, intrigued, ordered, “Tell us the rules!”

“Yes, Mr. Chapman!” the man nodded and explained, “Tonight is our Hunter’s

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Feast event. We’ve released a number of arctic wolves into the

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snow–covered hunting grounds, along with a 1,300–pound giant land

predator for participants to hunt!”

What?!” Ashton’s body tensed instinctively, her professional instincts Kicking

Nathan chuckled, finding her reaction amusing. In the world of the rich, many

games blatantly disregarded the law. If such practices became public

knowledge, it would certainly cause an uproar among the less fortunate,

further highlighting the world’s inequalities.

The supervisor chuckled and reassured her, “Miss, don’t worry. Everything that

happens within the Hunter’s Den is strictly confidential. The hunting grounds

are entirely cut off from outside communication, so there’s no need to fear

any leaks. No one will know what animals you kill in here, and no one will

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come after you.”

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Ashton grew even more agitated. “This isn’t just about whether it gets leaked

or not! What you’re doing is absolutely inhuma-” Before she could finish the

word, Nathan covered her mouth.

The supervisor chuckled again. Another small–town woman, clearly

unaccustomed to the way things worked in these circles.

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“Are you in or not? If you don’t join, you lose. After that, every time you see me,

you’ll have to call me ‘Master,’ and when you see my master, you’ll have to

call him ‘Grandmaster!” Nathan declared, teasing her.

Ashton shoved Nathan away, her face filled with anger. First of all, there was

no way she would call Emmanuel “grandmaster.” He had taught her martial

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arts, but even calling him “master” was already a stretch, so lowering herself

a generation below Nathan was simply out of the question. Second, she

wasn’t one to let grudges simmer–if she didn’t play, she wouldn’t get into the

Aunting grounds, and she wouldn’t be able to find Chiara to settle the score.

“Fine! I’ll play, but I won’t break any laws!” Ashton declared, her voice filled with

determination.

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“Alright, sign the two of us up!” Nathan said as he motioned for his personal

assistant to take care of the paperwork, allowing them entry into the

grounds. Soon after, they both entered the venue and were led to a private

preparation room. There, the staff provided them with gear and enough

supplies for a two–day hunt.

Ashton had hunted before, but it had always been a smaller game like

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sheep, rabbits, or wild boars. This was her first time participating in such a

high–stakes event, and the two–day supply of rations indicated that this was

going to be a large–scale hunt.

“Ms. Summerton, this is a battle royale–style event. Only one person will

emerge victorious, and that’s the one who takes down the giant carnivore,”

Nathan explained, adding to what the supervisor had told them earlier. “If no

one succeeds, the winner will be determined by the points accumulated

from hunting other creatures. The winner becomes the ‘master, and the loser

has to call them ‘master,‘ got it?”

“Bring it on! I’m not afraid of you!” Ashton shot back, her competitive nature

flaring up. If she could win and become Nathan’s master, that would mean

she’d be on equal footing with Emmanuel.

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Before long, they entered the actual hunting grounds. The outskirts of Zovince

were bitterly cold that evening, with fierce winds howling and snow swirling

everywhere. Even though both of them were martial artists, dressed in thick

yers to withstand the chill, the harsh conditions still made it difficult to push

forward.

“Rich people really are nuts, paying money to put themselves through this

kind of misery!” Ashton muttered, shielding her face with one hand as she

trudged through the snow.

Haha! Some rich folks like to test their endurance. Just think of this as a way

to sharpen your skills!” Nathan quipped as he moved ahead of her, grinning

as he looked back. “Ms. Summerton, if you run into trouble, just call for me. I’ll

be sure to show off my chivalry and come to your rescue!”

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“Get lost!” Ashton snapped back, unwilling to show any weakness. “Don’t drop

out halfway because of the cold–that would make my victory too easy and

boring!”

“Fair enough. See you later!” Nathan replied, his tone lighthearted. Even

though they entered the grounds together, they were not teammates–they

were competitors.

There were 28 participants in tonight’s hunt, according to the registration.

Although the number wasn’t large, every contestant was from the upper

echelon of Zovince’s elite. Winning this competition would provide a

significant boost in prestige among the wealthy. While Nathan was focused

on the thrill of victory, Ashton had a different priority. Winning was important,

but her main goal was to find Maxwell and Chiara and settle the score.

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However, the hunting grounds were vast, and combined with the worsening

weather conditions, tracking down both prey and people proved difficult. The

wind and snow intensified, and despite Ashton’s background as a police

Nfficer and her strong survival skills, she found herself momentarily

disoriented.

Cold and hungry, Ashton decided it would be wise to find shelter and regain

her strength before continuing. She stumbled upon a cave and, thinking

she’d rest for a bit, entered. But before she could sit down, she heard voices

a man and a woman arguing. The cave was connected on both ends and at

the other entrance stood a couple deep in a heated exchange.

“Chiara, you shouldn’t have hit Ash! If she hit me, it was because I deserved it.

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I wronged her in the past–I owe her that. But you had no reason to strike her!”

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“Shut up, Maxwell! How dare you speak to me like that?”

Ashton froze for a moment, her body trembling with shock. She hadn’t

expected to find Maxwell and Chiara so easily.