Chapter: Chapter 44 || I Got ThemThe man chuckled heartily, revealing broken and bloodied teeth. His sudden amusement unsettled Alex, who was mere breaths away from him. He warned him to quiet down or face more beatings, but the man refused, even going as far as mocking him while continuing to laugh at his ridicules. This struck a chord in Alex, who released a series of punches to his face, not stopping still he could barely hear the man's cackling. Finally after minutes of venting his anger at his face, and his hands mildly swollen. He grabbed the man by the shirt, and pulled him.“Not so amused anymore huh? Tell me now. When Chester tasked you with kidnapping the girl, what information did he provide?” Alex's question was met with several coughs from the man, and him stiffening his face as if contemplating whether to answer. Thinking he was truly going to speak, Alex leaned in to listen, but then the man spat on his face, smirking at Alex's gullibility. His action made Alex to slowly retract from him, and prompting
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Chapter: Chapter 43 || Losing Myself Alex closed himself off for a moment, using controlled breathing to calm himself. Reflecting on everything that had transpired, it was easy for him to feel overwhelmed and lose his composure. However, with the conscious realization that he was the leader of it all – the Lord – he knew he had to take responsibility and lead when necessary. Understanding that weakness was inconsequential, he steadied himself.Heaving a deep breathe, he motioned to one of the Knight standing guard. He closed the gap between them with few strides. Then Alex Inquired about the torture methods used on enemies. His question was actually a mind-blend, as he didn't believe they would have any. But was stunned to realize that they actually do have torture methods they used on captured enemies to spill the secrets of their employers. Who would have expended that? Definitely not him. It's almost as if whenever he pushed deeper in the rabbit hole of his family, weird things keep unveiling. He surveyed the premise
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Chapter: Chapter 42 || Getting Over My HeadSaying he was distraught would be an understatement, as he felt a mix of bewilderment, anxiety, shock, anger, and, most of all, fear. His mind also mulled over the possibility that his sister might die on her way to the hospital, and if that happened, it would be totally his fault. Her death would hang heavily on his conscience because it was his fault that she was in this predicament. If he hadn't behaved like a child and steadfastly refused to be taken here, both of them wouldn't have come in the first place, and nobody would have been hurt.Though it does beg the question: wouldn't the assassin have just rampaged through this place if they hadn't shown up and done even more damage? Wait... how did they ever know they were heading here in the first place? Because there's no way the Del Rosarios would've sent mercenaries to eliminate them here after his reveal party if they weren't certain that they were heading straight for this house. It struck him. Somebody is selling his enemies i
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Chapter: Chapter 41 || WoundedVerily, It wasn't common for them to be jumped in their own territory, but now that they were, it proves that their enemies no longer are no longer patiently waiting for the right moment to destroy them. They were going all out in destroying them, and didn't even the slightest, consider what the media would say from news about the Lord's sudden assassination gets out. “Stay here.” Kate ordered and prepared to go outside. Just before she could Alex held her back. “What't going on? And why are you charging out with a gun?” he questioned, agitated. “We are getting attacked by possibly one of the Del Rosarios elite assassins. In the past, when we took down their trafficking ports. We had encountered them, and were able to overpower them. But they have never tried to attack us in our turf before.” She spluttered, and bring out a knife, handing it over to him. “This is because you've been announced as the new Lord. They are desperate, and want you dead. Make sure to protect yourself the
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Chapter: Chapter 40 || Left For Dead“I told you not to speak to the press,” Kate's voice broke through the silence that had once enveloped the vehicle.“I know,” Alex mouthed, exhausted and peeved.“I told you that they are like vultures and would prey on you with utmost resolve,” Kate added, now nagging.“I know,” Alex repeated, pressing into his chair like a child getting scolded because he actually did something wrong.“They would take the things you say, twist them, then broadcast their version to the people watching. That's what I was worried about, and that was why I told you not to give them a listening ear to,” she reprimanded.“Kate, I know,” Alex bellowed. “It was my bad, and I should have listened to you, okay? Happy?” Immediately he said that statement, she quieted down, and there was absolute quietness in the limousine again.Alexander's mind still fixated on the questions he was asked at the party and how the Sinclairs looked at him after he was humiliated. Even after everything he had done, his archenemie
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Chapter: Chapter 39 || Vultures Alex shook his head vehemently thinking about it. Today had really be a strange day. While he walked along side Kate. His mind was was again flooded by thought of the Del Rosarios, but this type one particular one, he had thought he would despise. It was Claire, and thinking about her, he couldn't help but feel bad for the hateful words he hurled at her face. Out of spite and rage, he had uttered profanities at her, directing some of the anger he build up for her brother and father at her. If they see each other again, he would endeavor to apologize and ask about her well-being. He noticed how the Gate treated and acted around her. It didn't seem like someone who shows much affection to his wife. Or does he hate her because she is a Del Rosario? Alex wondered but blew that idea away. He knew little, but what he was certain of is that Kate had a lot of explaining to do when they get back to the mansion.They reached the entrance, and the press were all present at the door, waiting fo
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God Complex
In the opulent city of Greystone, where wealth and power create a stark social hierarchy between the elites and the struggling lower classes, Jason, a live-in son-in-law and common deliveryman, finds his life shattered when assassins are sent to kill him. Just as he dies, an interdimensional god disguised as a system syncs with him, granting him the ability to harness any talent—but at a cost.
Resurrected, Jason uncovers the truth behind his assassination: his elite in-laws' involvement, a mob boss's vendetta—and more. Armed with the system’s power and a new appearance, he embarks on a quest for both wealth and vengeance. How far will he go to achieve his goals, and will the system’s costs ultimately consume him before he reaches his aim? Read “God Complex”
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Chapter: Chapter ten - Porcelain Alexander slipped into a restroom and donned one of the outfits. For the first time, he saw his reflection. He had ocean-blue eyes, a symmetrical face, clear skin, rosy full lips, and a sharp, bearded jawline that perfectly complemented his now tall, lean, and muscular physique. He was beautiful. No wonder those women threw themselves at him.Acquiring some minor equipment, he left. A Rolls-Royce screeched to a halt at Greystone’s biggest hotel. Alexander elegantly stepped out, with envious eyes trailing after him as he strolled into the luxurious lobby. It smelled of lavender and was illuminated by diamond chandeliers that reflected off the diamond floors, crowded with elites. He made a mental note to buy a hotel. “I would like a suite,” he said to the receptionist. “We have the—” he cut her off. “I want the best.”From behind her glasses, her eyes scanned him, starting with the gadgets he held and moving down to his face. He passed the elite's check. She cleared her throat. “Well, t
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Chapter: Chapter Nine - Old friend The dashboard reappeared. “Host made eight hundred million instead of a billion. Host failed to meet the threshold; penalty: 15% of life points deducted.” Despite the reminder, he remained fixated on the zeros on his phone screen. He tapped at it, suspecting a glitch, but the figures were real. He withdrew a fraction of the money, and within seconds, his wallet swelled by one-eighty million dollars. He should have been jubilant, thrilled by what initially seemed impossible, but he couldn't feel anything. Couldn’t feel happiness. He glanced at his life points and asked, “Can I utilize the talent for something else?” The system responded. “Affirmative. However, you must meet two conditions: use the talent for something significant, and do so within seventy-two hours. Otherwise, I may assign you a private mission.” He confirmed. With his talent, achieving something significant would be easy. He just needed to find the right outlet and get to civilization. **MINUTES LATER** He emerged f
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Chapter: Chapter Eight - Plot twistROTHSCHILD’S ESTATE. 10 minutes BEFORE EXPLOSION. Heels clacked against marble floors with a furious tempo. Rachel made her way to her mother’s study, struggling to control her anger. She slammed the door open and immediately spotted two people inside - her mother, nonchalantly pruning a pot of flowers, and the brat of a brother. “Mother!” Rachel began, her voice firm but trembling with rage. “We had a deal: I would marry Stone, and in return, you would get Jason and his sister out of the country with reasonable compensation. So why did he suddenly appear at the engagement party, claiming I thought he was dead? Did you try to have him killed?” The matriarch snubbed her. “Answer me!” Rachel screamed. The outburst caught her attention. Colton laughed. “Wait, Mother, you tried to kill the pauper?” he asked, incredulous. “You shouldn’t have gone through all that stress. Honestly, if you’d paid me a fraction of a grand, and I would have happily—” Rachel cut him off, yelling, “Shut the h
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Chapter: Chapter Seven.Jason’s eyes flitted at the vent, and his heart stomped against his ribcage. His eyes shifted to the iPad, where the last memories of her shone like a bittersweet beacon. If fate was less callous, both their lives would've been peaceful and uncomplicated, free from the shackles of tragedy. But it seemed that wasn't met. Just one choice, that's what it had come down to. Tears pricked at the corners of his eyes. With a heavy heart, he closed his eyes, steeled himself, and pressed the blue button. Nothing happened. A loud laugh erupted. Jason's eyes snapped open to find Dominic barely standing, consumed by uncontrollable laughter. “Wait, sorry, did I say the blue button would initiate the electrocution mechanisms?” He slapped his forehead. “Silly me, I meant red.” Jason went ashen. His eyes darted to the iPad screen, and his entire being froze. The iPad's screen. It displayed. It displayed flames. Flames engulfed his sister’s hospital ward. The ground beneath him began shaking and t
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Chapter: Chapter Six.Mister Stone had been at it for minutes with no change. Operatives were supposed to be resolute; he understood that. But Jason was something else entirely. He sounded convincing and refused to crack, despite the torment. However, getting him to talk hadn’t been the priority; having fun was. Mister Stone pulled away, flinging his hand in disgust, and adorned his lipless smile. He then raised his iPad to Jason’s face.Jason cringed at the blinding close-up light but blinked away the blurs in his vision to see a familiar hospital room. Then, he saw a familiar girl with a beanie who seemed to be making what looked like anniversary gifts. Jason's chest tightened, and he began to hyperventilate. That was his sister, in her Rothschild Hospital ward. They had brought his sister into this. His anguish morphed into adrenaline, and he thrashed against his restraints, shouting anything that resembled pleas. Dominic, witnessing the scene, transformed his expression from maniacal to mournful. His
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Chapter: Chapter Five“Move,” followed by a kick that landed on Jason’s back. He barely felt it. His thoughts were elsewhere. How could it be that in just a single day, he had not only been betrayed by his wife but had also indirectly put his sister's life in critical danger? All this while a half-a-million-dollar debt hung over his head. It felt almost unreal, but then again, life had never given him a break since birth, so it shouldn’t be surprising. But what about his sister? He had to find a way to save her. He had to. He froze, his feet rooted to the spot. An unsettling silence had fallen over the air, like a warning sign that something was amiss. Jason's instincts kicked in, and he swiftly turned around to investigate. The mobsters, they'd stopped walking, but listened intently on their walkie-talkies. They nodded to whatever they received, then in unison snapped their eyes at him. Jason recoiled, his heart racing with fear.He didn’t need foresight to know something was wrong; they weren’t done wit
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I Dominate Them All!
Falling to a dark conspiracy, the entire Smith family was brutally massacred, and their grand manor set ablaze.
Amid the fiery chaos, the jewel of West Arcadia City leapt into the inferno to save a boy, sacrificing her beauty and nearly her life in the process.
A decade later, Orion Smith had trained under the faceless alchemist, mastering the Dragon Mantra and wielding the fearsome power of the dragon’s inferno.
Worshiped as the Supreme Dragon General, he had built the legendary Iron Phoenix Legion, led them through countless campaigns and conquests, and forged an empire.
However, hiding his true identity, the young conqueror returned with two goals:
To repay the woman who saved him.
To avenge his family’s murder.
But Orion soon discovered that his family’s killers weren’t just ordinary men. They were the city’s pillars—four powerful families that had formed a powerful mafia organization.
At their head stood a leader who was rich, powerful, and psychotic, wielding dark alchemist powers that might rival his own, along with a very personal tie to him.
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Chapter: Chapter 0009 - My wife has the authorityThis girl was Clara Carmichael, Philip's younger sister and William’s only daughter. She turned on the TV but froze in her tracks at the sight of Chloe and Orion. She couldn’t help but stare. A newscaster reported on Black Mercury’s sudden partnership with the insignificant Carmichael Group. The program also featured photos taken by employees, showing Marcus bowing to Chloe. The sight drew a shocked reaction from the Carmichaels, and, apparently, it was the talk of West Arcadia. Senior Lucius’s attention shifted back to the contract, his aged fingers meticulously tracing its leather edges. It was truly legitimate. His granddaughter’s cleverness had caught Marcus Voss’s eye, and earned her this contract. “Ha, ha,” Senior Lucius laughed, pride gleaming in his eyes. “My own granddaughter did this. Unbelievable. She really is the jewel of the family. Now, it's the Carmichaels time to shine in West Arcadia city!” The rest of the family let out short laughs. Xander’s nose burned w
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Chapter: Chapter 0008 - A pillar’s bratChloe wasn’t dumb; the way Orion approached the situation raised her suspicion. First, her family had proposed a nearly impossible task, and he'd been unbothered, certain he could complete it in a single day. Second, when all hope seemed lost, he remained adamant that it would work out—and it did. There was definitely more to this man than met the eye, she could feel it. Orion chuckled, folding his arms. “How? I'm just a lowly servant, hon. I couldn't have possibly done this.”Chloe rolled her eyes. “You stay in a billion-dollar villa and have a personal chauffeur. You also bid for me with a… ouch!” Chloe held her head, staggering slightly as a flash of memory hit her.Her eyes lit up. “Yes, yes, of course! Though it’s a bit fuzzy, I think when I first arrived at the villa, hundreds of armed men tensed up at the sight of you. Also, there was this huge man who spoke to you like a subordinate. You ain't a servant, are you?”Jimmy, who stood close by, sweat profusely like he's the one
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Chapter: Chapter 0007 - Chloe’s suspicious.Chloe snapped, “Excuse me? I’m not that type of woman.” Her modest response struck a nerve with Lucy. “Oh, so you think you’re better than other women who’ve gotten what they wanted with their looks? Come on, Chloe. You’re gorgeous. Use it to your advantage. Get what your heart desires; we won’t stay young forever, you know.” Chloe’s resolve was firm. “Sorry, I’m married. Plus, there’s no benefit on earth that could make me lower myself to being a director’s bed warmer.” Kane felt insulted. As the director of Black Mercury, he had slept with countless women, offering jobs and partnerships in return. But this second-class nobody had the audacity to remain steadfast in her refusal. It was infuriating. Angrily, he grabbed Chloe’s hand. “Come here!” His eyes were desperate. “Do you have any idea who stood before you? With a single call, I can reduce your entire family to ash. I’m Kane Voss, and everyone in this empire bends to my will. So, what’s it going to be? A night with me, or yo
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Chapter: Chapter 0006 - “Your wife is mine now, dog!”Early the next morning, Orion’s phone rang. He answered it, greeted by Chloe’s ecstatic voice. “Hey, hon! I got in touch with my classmate, and she helped us secure an appointment with Marcus Voss, the chairman of Black Mercury. Can you believe it? Also, I’ve prepared a business proposal that I’m sure will convince him to give our company the contract. Where are you? Let’s go!” Sitting in the foyer of his villa, Orion took a slow drag from his cigar before extinguishing it in the ashtray. “Wait for me on your porch. I’ll come to pick you up,” he said. Moments later, he stepped out, dressed in a simple outfit and ready to leave. “Where are we going, sir?” Jimmy, already seated in the car, asked. “To my wife. Step on it.” “Yes, sir.” At Chloe’s house, a sleek Mercedes Benz came to a smooth stop. Orion stepped outside, only to stop in his tracks, surprised to find Miriam waiting on the porch instead. Her gaze drifted to the car, then back to him, and her face t
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Chapter: Chapter 0005 — A Pillar has fallenTonight was a night of celebration for the Blackwood family. Exodus Corp, their most successful legitimate company to date, had just reached its tenth anniversary. Their patriarch, Senior Richard Blackwood, was also celebrating his 70th birthday, adding even more grandeur to the occasion.A fleet of high-end helicopters landed at the Blackwood estate, and A-list celebrities, politicians, and representatives from the empire’s most prominent families disembarked to partake in the festivities.Inside the manor’s grand foyer, Senior Richard Blackwood sat comfortably, attended by his harem of women, who caressed him and served him champagne. Despite his age, the patriarch appeared sharp and athletic, impeccably dressed in the finest suit money could buy.“Ladies and gentlemen, this is a $31 million Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime wristwatch,” the family’s butler announced from the hall’s podium. “It is a gift from the Morgan family, who wish the Senior prosperity in his new age.”The but
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Chapter: Chapter 0004 - The city's richest man bows to meOrion was shoved out of the house afterward by Miriam. “Orion, I’m sorry,” Chloe cried beside him. “I’m so useless, I don’t even have a say in my marriage.” He took her hand gently. “Don’t cry. Grandpa gave us his word. If I secure the contract from Black Mercury, your family will recognize us as husband and wife.” Chloe’s eyes were solemn. “But this is Black Mercury we’re talking about. And a half-a-billion-dollar contract? It’s impossible.” Once a business major, Chloe understood the true weight of his task. Black Mercury Group, the empire’s largest conglomerate, managed assets of hundreds of companies. In the city, the pillars monopolized all of Black Mercury’s contracts, making it nearly impossible for a mere servant like Orion to get even a fraction of that business deal. Orion could only smile. “Nothing’s impossible, darling,” he said. “We’ve got to at least try.” “Wait!” Chloe exclaimed as a memory surfaced. “I remember. An old classmate of mine works at Black Mer
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