Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 1318

Author's Note: Attention readers, please read from the previous chapter! The missing updates have been appended there.

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As a sprawling private intelligence network and bodyguard syndicate, Master Ellis's organization employed an army of enforcers and informants. It was a massive financial black hole.

They brought in revenue, sure, but during economic downturns, cash flow frequently dried up. And funding directly dictated the expansion of his power across the globe.

In her past life, Mira had dragged Master Ellis into every stock market sweep she orchestrated, flooding his accounts with massive infusions of capital.

In this life, if the Mercer siblings managed to absorb Clarence Doyle's resources, they would eclipse Master Ellis's empire in no time.

"How do you know our medical techniques?" Owen demanded, his eyes widening in shock.

Knowing martial arts wasn't unusual—there were countless instructors out there. But their ancient medical discipline was utterly unique to their lineage. Unless Master Ellis explicitly chose a successor, those secrets were never shared.

"I can't go into detail. Everyone has their own destined path, and my mentor's identity is a secret," Mira replied smoothly. "If Master Ellis had taken me in back then, I would have provided your faction with limitless financial backing."

"Unfortunately..."

"You can tell him the truth now, of course. But knowing his pride, his stubbornness, and his ego, he'd never admit he was wrong to turn me away, even if I were still willing to learn under him."

"So, any chance of a master-apprentice bond between us was severed the moment you fed him those lies."

Owen's expression darkened, consumed by guilt.

Dominic West chimed in, brow furrowed. "Why do I get the feeling you know an awful lot about their secretive little circle?"

Mira shifted her gaze to the two men. "It's not that surprising. Master Ellis is a legend in the underground. Anyone well-connected could dig up his history, no matter how well he hides it."

"The main reason I admire his combat and medical skills is because my own training is so similar to his."

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