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Chapter 445 — Terms of Alliance · Oct 11, 2026

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410 Chapter 410 — Kingo’s Request 2026-10-11
411 Chapter 411 — Henry’s Requirement 2026-10-11
412 Chapter 412 — Indian Cuisine 2026-10-11
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414 Chapter 414 — A Research Bottleneck 2026-10-11
415 Chapter 415 — Australia 2026-10-11
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421 Chapter 421 — Vibranium Jewelry 2026-10-11
422 Chapter 422 — ’Rich and Naive, Easy Target!’ 2026-10-11
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425 Chapter 425 — An Upgrade in Treatment 2026-10-11
426 Chapter 426 — An Unexpected Invitation 2026-10-11
427 Chapter 427 — The Mystikos Sect 2026-10-11
428 Chapter 428 — A Cannibal’s Patron 2026-10-11
429 Chapter 429 — Reporting Matters 2026-10-11
430 Chapter 430 — The Mysterious Banquet 2026-10-11
431 Chapter 431 — Gitano Dragoneiti 2026-10-11
432 Chapter 432 — The Real Game Begins 2026-10-11
433 Chapter 433 — Temptation 2026-10-11
434 Chapter 434 — The Impatient Fool 2026-10-11
435 Chapter 435 — Parting on Bad Terms 2026-10-11
436 Chapter 436 — Uneasy Days 2026-10-11
437 Chapter 437 — The Threat Emerges 2026-10-11
438 Chapter 438 — Happy Birthday 2026-10-11
439 Chapter 439 — A Problem Pressing Close 2026-10-11
440 Chapter 440 — Visiting Château du Jonchet 2026-10-11
441 Chapter 441 — Making the Request 2026-10-11
442 Chapter 442 — The Recommended Candidate 2026-10-11
443 Chapter 443 — A Private Morning Concert 2026-10-11
444 Chapter 444 — The Black-and-White Witch 2026-10-11
445 Chapter 445 — Terms of Alliance 2026-10-11
446 Chapter 446 — A Dangerous Alliance 2026-10-11
447 Chapter 447 — Givenchy’s Legacy 2026-10-11
448 Chapter 448 — Three Busy WomenNo 2026-10-11
449 Chapter 449 — Katie Earns Her Keep 2026-10-11
450 Chapter 450 — Fitting 2026-10-11

Chapter 445: Chapter 445 — Terms of Alliance

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Cruella showed no concern whatsoever about monopolizing Givenchy’s attention. She spoke as she pleased:

”So, you dragged me all the way from London... have you finally decided to support my claim to the title?”

”Actually,” Givenchy replied calmly, ”I have something I’d like your help with. An exchange of conditions—fair, wouldn’t you say?”

”Acceptable.” She took a drag from her cigarette and exhaled to the side. ”What do you need?”

Givenchy didn’t answer directly. Instead, he gave a subtle look.

”Let’s find somewhere quieter.”

”Fine.”

---

The group moved to a small meeting room beside the banquet hall. After instructing security to keep others away, Givenchy closed the door.

Cruella recognized Givenchy and Philippe Venet immediately.

But the other three?

Two young people and an older woman—unknown.

So she did what she did best.

She evaluated them.

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Her eyes landed on Henry first.

”Pass.”

Henry blinked. ”What did I do? I got dismissed in one glance?”

Cruella stepped closer, cigarette holder in hand, and spoke bluntly:

”That suit—Givenchy, seven years old. Designed for successful men over fifty.

”The cut allows for... less disciplined physiques. On you, it fits—barely acceptable.

”But the shoulders, the waistline—this was altered off-the-rack. Poor tailoring. Small flaws everywhere.”

She adjusted his collar, fingers sliding down to his tie.

”For someone wearing outdated clothing, with mediocre tailoring... do you have any reason for me to take you seriously?”

She didn’t wait for an answer.

”No. You don’t.”

Then—

A pause.

”But,” she added, ”I’ll give you this—the tie. Excellent taste. Though I doubt you chose it yourself.”

She glanced sideways.

”Sapphire blue with white diagonal zebra stripes. Silk. Philippe—this is yours, isn’t it?”

Givenchy chuckled, nudging his old friend.

”See? She says your craftsmanship has declined.”

Philippe bristled. ”I’ve had presbyopia for years! Did you notice any flaws? If so, why didn’t you tell me?”

”My eyesight isn’t what it used to be either,” Givenchy said, raising his hands in surrender.

Cruella smirked.

”Philippe, if your eyes are failing, stop working. No one stitches forever.”

Henry nearly whistled.

What a personality.

---

Next came Charlize and J.J. Harris.

Cruella looked them over.

”...Acceptable.”

And that was it.

Both wore older Givenchy gowns—conservative, properly fitted. Women’s eveningwear was easier to adjust, leaving no obvious flaws to critique.

Cruella wasn’t foolish.

She knew Givenchy hadn’t brought these people here by accident.

So she stopped wasting effort on superficial judgment.

---

Turning back, she asked:

”This involves them, doesn’t it?”

”Yes,” Givenchy said. ”Simply put—Ms. Charlize Theron has a film premiere next month.

”They’ve been targeted. No designer is willing to work with them. So they’re looking for someone... bold enough to step in. Perhaps even make a move into Hollywood.”

Cruella narrowed her eyes.

”Targeted? By what?”

Givenchy glanced at Henry, uncertain how much to reveal.

Henry didn’t hesitate.

”Vampires.”

A beat.

”Not metaphorical. Not symbolic. The kind from bedtime stories.”

Cruella raised both index fingers beside her mouth, mimicking fangs.

”You mean the badly dressed, medieval-looking creatures with terrible taste?”

Henry nodded. ”Those. Though they’ve modernized their wardrobe.”

”So why aren’t you consulting priests instead of me?” she asked flatly.

Henry replied:

”Because in Hollywood, they control a significant portion of the lower and mid-level infrastructure. Their influence rivals major studios.

”They’re using commercial pressure against us. So we respond commercially.

”We avoid escalation—if possible. Once it escalates, the damage spreads.

”But I won’t drag uninformed people into something that could turn violent. This is my first direct encounter with them. I don’t know how far they’ll go.

”Next step could be bloodshed.”

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Givenchy interjected gently:

”It’s not quite that dire. They avoid exposure, which limits them. From what I’ve seen, firm refusal is usually enough to make them back off.”

Henry didn’t correct him.

For someone like Givenchy, that was true.

For others?

Not necessarily.

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Cruella ignored the reassurance.

She looked straight at Henry.

”What do I get?”

Direct. Unfiltered.

Henry didn’t expect Givenchy to carry the entire cost.

But he also had no idea what Cruella valued.

So he answered plainly:

”What do you want?

”I’m the CEO of Stark Pictures. I have resources—at least compared to most people. I doubt you’re interested in AR wearable systems.

”And that technology isn’t ready for market anyway.

”So tell me what you want. It’s faster than guessing.”

He laid his cards on the table.

Even technical cooperation wasn’t off-limits—though AR was still premature.

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Cruella didn’t even ask what AR was.

Instead—

She stepped directly in front of Charlize.

The future ”Ice Queen,” not yet at her peak presence—but already tall, poised, and unflinching.

Half a head taller than Cruella.

The two women locked eyes.

Neither yielded.

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