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Chapter 198 - 198 136 The Center of Attention 4K6 · Oct 21, 2026

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151 Chapter 151 - 151 108 London Police Office Order Number 1_2 2026-10-21
152 Chapter 152 - 152 109 Owen’s Speech 2026-10-21
153 Chapter 153 - 153 110 Humanized Devil 2026-10-21
154 Chapter 154 - 154 111 Wellington’s Strategic Shift 2026-10-21
155 Chapter 155 - 155 112 Mr 2026-10-21
156 Chapter 156 - 156 113 Why is it Always Hastings 2026-10-21
157 Chapter 157 - 157 114 Escalation of Conflict 2026-10-21
158 Chapter 158 - 158 115 The King’s Speech Combined 2026-10-21
159 Chapter 159 - 159 115 King’s Speech Two in One_2 2026-10-21
160 Chapter 160 - 160 115 The King’s Speech Combined Part 2_3 2026-10-21
161 Chapter 161 - 161 116 The Philosophy of the Devil 2026-10-21
162 Chapter 162 - 162 117 Farewell to Cambridge Again 2026-10-21
163 Chapter 163 - 163 117 Farewell to Cambridge Again_2 2026-10-21
164 Chapter 164 - 164 118 The Significance of the New Invention 2026-10-21
165 Chapter 165 - 165 119 Wheatstone’s Extra Gift 2026-10-21
166 Chapter 166 - 166 120 Unorganized Crime 2026-10-21
167 Chapter 167 - 167 121 Lady Ormac VII 4K4 2026-10-21
168 Chapter 168 - 168 121 Lady Ormac VII 4K4_2 2026-10-21
169 Chapter 169 - 169 121 Lady Ormac VII 4K4_3 2026-10-21
170 Chapter 170 - 170 122 Boomerang 2026-10-21
171 Chapter 171 - 171 123 Starting 1-0 2026-10-21
172 Chapter 172 - 172 123 Starting with a Score of 1-0_2 2026-10-21
173 Chapter 173 - 173 124 The True Purpose of Agares 2026-10-21
174 Chapter 174 - 174 125 The Junior Members of the Royal Navy 2026-10-21
175 Chapter 175 - 175 126 Madmen Gathering 2026-10-21
176 Chapter 176 - 176 126 Madmen Gathering_2 2026-10-21
177 Chapter 177 - 177 127 Royal Scandal and the Little Boy 2026-10-21
178 Chapter 178 - 178 127 Royal Scandal and the Little Boy_2 2026-10-21
179 Chapter 179 - 179 128 Eld’s Retribution 4K4 2026-10-21
180 Chapter 180 - 180 128 Eld’s Retribution 4K4_2 2026-10-21
181 Chapter 181 - 181 128 Eld’s Retribution 4K4_3 2026-10-21
182 Chapter 182 - 182 129 The Generals’ First Encounter 2026-10-21
183 Chapter 183 - 183 130 Arthur’s Electronic Theory 2026-10-21
184 Chapter 184 - 184 130 Arthur’s Electronic Theory_2 2026-10-21
185 Chapter 185 - 185 130 Arthur’s Electronic Theory_3 2026-10-21
186 Chapter 186 - 186 131 Expansion of Intelligence Channels 2026-10-21
187 Chapter 187 - 187 131 Expansion of Intelligence Channels_2 2026-10-21
188 Chapter 188 - 188 131 Expansion of Intelligence Channels_3 2026-10-21
189 Chapter 189 - 189 132 First Social Goal is S-rank 2026-10-21
190 Chapter 190 - 190 132 The First Social Goal is S-Rank 2026-10-21
191 Chapter 191 - 191 132 The First Social Goal is S-Rank 2026-10-21
192 Chapter 192 - 192 133 Paganini of Scotland Yard 2026-10-21
193 Chapter 193 - 193 133 Paganini of Scotland Yard_2 2026-10-21
194 Chapter 194 - 194 133 Paganini at Scotland Yard_3 2026-10-21
195 Chapter 195 - 195 134 Paganini Etudes 2026-10-21
196 Chapter 196 - 196 134 Paganini Etudes_2 2026-10-21
197 Chapter 197 - 197 135 Hastings The Eye That Discerns the Genuine Article 2026-10-21
198 Chapter 198 - 198 136 The Center of Attention 4K6 2026-10-21
199 Chapter 199 - 199 136 The Center of Attention 4K6_2 2026-10-21
200 Chapter 200 - 200 136 The Center of Attention 4K6_3 2026-10-21

198: Chapter 136: The Center of Attention (4K6) 198: Chapter 136: The Center of Attention (4K6) “When the shipowner turned around, he saw Danglars standing behind him.

Danglars seemed to be waiting for his commands, but in reality, just like him, he was sending off the young sailor with his gaze.

Although both were watching Edmond Dantes, the expression and meaning in their eyes were vastly different…”

The gramophone stopped as it reached this point, the reading voice suddenly halting.

The gentlemen and ladies present, who were listening with great interest, couldn’t help but address Arthur, “Mr.

Hastings, what novel is this?

It sounds quite interesting.”

Colonel Fitzroy, who served in the Royal Navy, also asked with interest, “I do like these sorts of novels with sailors as the protagonists, but there aren’t many of these on the market currently.

Most of the books in the shops now are fashionable novels.

The main characters are all delicate gentlemen, or other types of charming personalities.

Perhaps others like that sort of thing, but for those of us making a living at sea, those books are truly uninteresting.”

Eld couldn’t help but criticize, “Exactly, look at Leighton Bulwer’s ‘Pelham; or, The Adventures of a Gentleman’, what is all that about, I really don’t understand why it sells so well.

And Mrs.

Gore’s ‘Women As They Are; or, The Manners of the Day’, I really wasted my money buying it.”

At this statement from Eld, quite a few of the ladies present offered their rebuttals.

“That’s quite rude of you to say.

Both Mr.

Bulwer and Mrs.

Gore are very talented writers from Britain.”

“Indeed, especially Mrs.

Gore’s ‘Women As They Are; or, The Manners of the Day’, even the late George IV said after reading it that ‘This is the best and most interesting novel that has been published up to now’.”

“That’s right!

Although the late His Majesty the King committed many faults during his lifetime, his literary taste is universally acknowledged as good.

He bought all of Mr.

Bulwer’s published books and collected them in each of his residences.

Moreover, for Mr.

Bulwer’s ‘The Disconnector’, the King had someone sent to his residence twice to fetch the manuscript before it was published, merely to be able to read the latest chapters.”

With just a few words, Eld found himself besieged by the ladies.

Mrs.

Copper, seeing this situation, felt obliged to intervene with a smile for the young man who once urinated in her arms.

She redirected the conversation to Arthur, saying, “Mr.

Hastings, are there more chapters available?

I’m very curious to hear what happens next.”

The inebriated General Smith also sluggishly piped up, “That’s right, Mr.

Hastings, if there’s more, please bring it out quickly, I’m eager to listen.”

Arthur, seeing that the atmosphere was sufficiently stirred, smiled and took out several chapters of the manuscript from his bag that he had prepared earlier.

He asked, “Would you like to pass it around to read yourselves, or shall I read it aloud for everyone?”

The naval officers shouted, “You read it, let’s all listen together.

On the ship, when we have idle time, we often find someone to read novels aloud to the lads.”

The ladies also collectively expressed their opinion, “That’s the rule at the Bluestocking Society’s salons too, where scientists present their research findings and writers read their latest works.”

Upon hearing this, Mrs.

Cordington, an avid fan of Paganini and a new fan of Hastings, hurriedly added, “Mr.

Hastings is also a musician.

It seems that after today’s salon, we need to have a private meeting to include the musician personally playing his latest pieces in the new agenda.”

The ladies of the Bluestocking Society unanimously agreed, “Agreed!”

“My dear ladies, this manuscript is not my work.

Who the real author is, I will introduce to you after I’ve read these new chapters,” he said.

No sooner had he spoken than Arthur unceremoniously took a stool and sat down at the center of the stage.

Not only were the guests looking at him eagerly, but even Mr.

Mozesales and the musicians had put down their instruments.

For the members of the symphony orchestra, the day’s work was quite easy, not only because their working hours were reduced but also because they had an engaging story to listen to.

Seated on the stool, Arthur read from the manuscript in front of him, word for word.

He read aloud from the second chapter, Father and Son, the third chapter, The Village of the Catalans, and the fourth chapter, The Plot.

But as he reached the fifth chapter, The Marriage Feast, the manuscript in his hands came to an end.

The guests, getting into the story, saw Arthur stop reading and thought he might be tired from reading, so the addicted General Smith hurriedly poured a cup of wine and passed it to Arthur.

The drunken general staggered up and said, “Mr.

Hastings, have a sip to soothe your throat, and quickly tell us the rest of the story.

Damn, why was Mr.

Dantes arrested at the wedding, and how did he get involved with Napoleon?

As a promising young man, a ship’s first mate and acting captain, he had no need to commit such a career-destroying act.

I bet someone is framing him!

It must be that ship’s accountant, Danglars; he’s aiming to replace Dantes to become the new captain.

Do you think I’m right?”

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