Surviving In This Filthy World As A Novel Villain

Chapter 94 The Countdown Has Start

Silence settled over the room as all eyes shifted toward Edwin and The old man, waiting to see their response.

For a moment, neither of the two men spoke.

But then… "Hah…" A single chuckle escaped Edwin's lips, low and sharp as a blade.

"You… unmatched?" he echoed, his tone laced with disdain. "Is that what you truly believe?"

Ethan's heart pounded harder in his chest, but he forced himself to hold his ground.

"Yes! Unless you can present someone more skilled than me, I refuse to accept your insults!" A tense pause followed his declaration—only to be broken by the sound of old man stepping forward.

"More skilled than you?" The old man's voice carried a hint of amusement beneath its sternness. He glanced briefly at Edwin before turning his gaze toward Alex Reid.

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Ethan Carter stood rooted to the spot, his earlier confidence crumbling beneath the weight of Edwin's words.

"Alex?" he echoed, eyes widening in disbelief. The very notion seemed absurd—impossible even. How could Alex Reid be the one who fuced the Wells family's Fortune layout?

"No… No way!" Ethan shouted, shaking his head as if to dispel the thought. "That's impossible! He's a businessman, not a Fortune master! How could he possibly outperform me?"

His voice echoed through the silent conference room, but the only response he received was a soft, derisive chuckle from Edwin.

"Are you deaf, or just slow to catch?" Edwin asked, folding his arms across his chest. "I said it clearly—Alex's Fortune skills are leagues beyond yours. And if you're looking for proof… Well, weren't you the one who praised the Wells family's layout as the work of a master?"

Ethan's breath caught in his throat.

'Wait… I did say that. Back at the Wells estate, I couldn't stop marveling at the complexity and brilliance of their Fortune design. But… that was Alex's work?'

"No! It—it can't be!" he stammered, eyes darting toward Alex as if

A thick gush of blood burst from his lips, and Ethan crumpled to the floor in an unconscious heap.

"Ethan!" Someone called out, but no one moved to help him. They simply stood there, unmoved by the fallen man at their feet.

At that moment, a mechanical chime echoed within Alex's mind:

[Ding!]

[Congratulations! You have successfully suppressed the Child of Destiny, Ethan Carter.

You have gained 1,888 points of Luck Value.

Notice: Your Luck has now surpassed that of the Child of Destiny. You may now influence and alter the Child of Destiny's life trajectory.]

This system prompt and message was the one who started the reverse counter of Ethan Carter Life.

Alex's eyes glinted with a cold satisfaction. 'So… now I can finally get rid of him, huh?' He had always known that Ethan's strange luck made him nearly untouchable in the world if not dealt correctly.

Any attempt to get rid of him would have ended badly. No matter the danger, things always seemed to go Ethan's way.

But now…

Now, things had changed. That shield of luck was gone, leaving Ethan open and unprotected. Without it, the world was a much riskier place… especially for him.

'After all, accidents happen all the time, don't they? A slip on wet stairs, a loose wire, a car that doesn't stop in time—so many little mistakes, so easy to explain and understand.'

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