The Code of Genius Chapter 7: The unpretentious residence within the Church of Saint-Sulpice occupied the church’s second floor, situated to the left of the choir balcony. Comprising two rooms, the suite boasted a stone floor and minimal furnishings, serving…
The Code of Genius Chapter 6: After sliding under the security gate, Robert Langdon found himself standing at the entrance of the Grand Gallery. Before him lay a vast, deep chasm flanked by towering walls on either side. The walls…
The Code of Genius Chapter 5: The new Opus Dei World Headquarters and conference center, known as Murray Hill Place, was situated at 243 Lexington Avenue in New York City. With a price tag exceeding $47 million, the building spanned…
The Code of Genius Chapter 4, Captain Bezu Fache carried himself with the presence of a furious ox, his broad shoulders squared and his chin firmly tucked into his chest. His dark hair was slicked back, revealing a distinctive widow’s…
The Code of Genius Chapter 3 The brisk April air rushed through the open window of the Citroën ZX as it sped south, skimming past the Opera House and crossing Place Vendôme. Seated in the passenger seat, Robert Langdon felt…
The Code of Genius Chapter 2 Less than a mile away, the imposing figure known as Silas entered the opulent brownstone on Rue La Bruyère. The cilice belt, adorned with spikes, encircling his thigh, pressed into his flesh. The pain…
The Code of Genius Chapter 1 Robert Langdon awoke slowly. A distant telephone was ringing, a peculiar, unfamiliar sound. He groped for the bedside lamp and flicked it on. Blinking, he surveyed his surroundings—a lavish Renaissance bedroom adorned with Louis…
Chapter 98 An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 98 Nighttime, in the interrogation room of the police station. Dustin and Dahlia sat with their backs against each other, bound to the chairs in the middle of the room. The…
Chapter 97 An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 97 “I’m just trying to remind you to think twice before you act. Just because you have support from the higher- ups doesn’t mean you can run amok.” With a solemn…
Chapter 96 An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 96 Duane was still smiling confidently at the start of the battle. But it was not long before he noticed something was very wrong. Dustin was much stronger than he had…
Chapter 2 An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 2 In the elevator, Dustin stared at the crystal necklace dejectedly. Even though he had expected it, he was still sad that his marriage had ended just like that. He had…
Chapter 1 An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1 “Dustin, here is the divorce agreement prepared by Ms. Nicholson. All you need to do is sign them.” In the president’s office of the Quine Group, the secretary, Lyra Blaine,…