Victor eyed the General with scrutiny. “Both of you have the same blue eyes. I spotted at least seven features in your face common with her. It is easy to detect the relationship between two people if you are observant.”Lance gulped and wondered how old Victor was, probably around twenty-five. How was it possible for him to be so skillful at that age?Did the man say it was easy to accomplish what he just did? Sophia barely looked like Lance, but Victor had miraculously observed the subtle similarities and established a relationship between the two. He was nothing short of a genius. Victor could climb faster than an Olympic climber, was as strong as a tank, and had a supercomputer for a mind. What other gifts did this peerless man possess? Lance bowed in respect. “I am privileged that a person of your eminence knows my sister. She is a young doctor but talented and is pleased to be at your service. In fact, she thinks highly of you and constantly speaks about you back at home.”Victo

Martha widened her eyes dramatically. "Is that true, dear? Is Victor really a bodyguard?"Carol nodded. "I told him to quit the job, but he wouldn't listen. I'm sure he'll come around if I have more time to talk to him."Martha scowled. "Dear, I know you have heard this from your dad and me several times. But why don't you divorce that loser and marry James? The Colbert family owns lands, mansions, and expensive cars and has tremendous influence in the government; even gangsters pay obeisance to them. Why live in poverty and humiliation when you can live like a queen?"Carol shook her head. "I don't want to talk about this, mom. Whatever Victor is going through, all he needs is time. I can't give up on him at this point. It's my duty as his wife to support him."Martha grimaced to show her disgust. "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have let you marry that useless man. But your grandfather was adamant about it. He'd also ask you to divorce him if he were still alive. I am sure of that."C

James immediately recognized the card by its logo and design. It was issued by Cosmo World Bank, a financial organization that acted as a banker to the world's top ten billionaires. How did Victor possess a black-gold card from Cosmo? Why did he mention these particular events? "What nonsense are you spewing?" he spat. "Do you claim to have accomplished all that? What a joke! A penniless and weak man like you can't even bully a homeless man! How do you claim to have the power to intimidate the Grizzly Kings? Do you think a fake Cosmo World Bank card will fool me? Stop dreaming and come back to reality! Your tricks won't work on me!""Just wait for it, Colbert," Victor replied coldly. "Your world will end soon."James scoffed. "That's the biggest joke I have ever heard! But give me a second to talk to my father. He'll hire goons to raze your company and house to the ground. He'll take away everything you own and love! Carol will spit on your face and come running to me!"James placed

"Mom, please forget about James," Carol said weakly. "It's better that he never returns. I don't want him around anymore." However, her mother and brother were barely listening to her."Mom, I think we can still convince Mr. Colbert to come back," Josh said, scratching his head. "Let's pursue him and let Carol beg for forgiveness. He has a weak spot for her.""Yes! Good idea! Let's do that! He may have mercy if she kneels before him and offers her body!" Martha approached Carol and tried to drag her towards the door. "Come, dear, let's find James and apologize to him.""No, Mom!" Carol wailed. "I hate James! I will never go after him!""What did you just say? You bloody fool of a girl! Only James Colbert can keep you happy. Your husband is a penniless loser. You should divorce Victor Damone immediately and marry James!"Carol shook her head. "Victor loves me truly, and I love him back. There's no way I will leave him for anybody else.""Your priorities are all wrong, sister," Josh sai

"I wanted to thank you through this dinner for treating my grandfather," Victor interrupted her. "I've transferred three million to your account along with your regular fees. Consider it a gift for your professional service."Sophia's expressions dimmed. Victor's rude interruption broke her out of a trance. She realized she had gone too far. The man had that effect on most women. "It's okay," the beauty said. "It was my duty as a medical practitioner to save him." She turned away as if she didn't want to speak to him anymore.Victor judged her discomfort and said, "I met your brother."Sophia looked up at him. "Lance? Did he say anything about me?"Victor smiled and shook his head. "He's my handler for this mission.""Yeah, I heard. Project Swallowtail. The Puppetmaster.""It's better not to speak of such matters in public," Victor warned.However, Sophia was not backing off. "People talk about him in hushed voices as if he was a big deal, some legend. It makes you think, did he reall