Viper’s grin widened, his tone laced with venom. “You don’t know what you’re asking for, General. That amulet isn’t something you can control. Hand it over? I’d rather die.”Adam’s expression remained calm, but his knuckles cracked as he clenched his fists. “That can be arranged.”Viper’s grin didn’t falter. With the precision of a seasoned fighter, he sprang from his position, launching a series of rapid strikes toward Adam. His hands blurred as he aimed for pressure points, knowing well that a fight against the Supreme General was no ordinary battle.Adam sidestepped effortlessly, reading Viper’s movements like an open book. With a swift motion, Adam parried the attacks, blocking each strike with ease. Viper’s fist shot toward Adam’s face, but Adam caught it mid-air, twisting Viper’s arm behind him with a bone-crunching sound.Viper grunted in pain but pivoted, using the momentum to flip himself free and deliver a spinning kick aimed at Adam’s ribs. The impact was fierce, but Adam b

Adam sat at the bar, swirling the drink in his glass. The thought of Stacey missing ate at him, twisting his insides. His grip tightened around the glass until the bartender shot a nervous glance his way, but Adam didn’t care.He knocked back the drink in one gulp and tapped the glass on the counter. “Another.”The bartender didn’t hesitate, refilling it without a word. The man could sense trouble and knew better than to ask questions.Adam stared at the drink, frustration boiling under the surface. He had the amulet, but it felt useless without Stacey. His mind kept flashing back to Viper’s smug face and how easily they had distracted him. He slammed his fist on the counter, making the bottles on the shelves rattle."Easy, man," the bartender muttered cautiously.Adam shot him a glare that shut him up.He lifted the glass to his lips but didn’t drink. He was furious at himself. He should have known better—Viper played him like a fool, and now Stacey was gone.Just then Adam felt he w

Tessa arrived at her family’s grand estate, her heart still heavy from everything that had happened. As soon as she stepped through the large oak doors, her parents rushed to meet her.“Tessa! Where have you been?” her mother asked, voice sharp with worry. “You didn’t come home last night!”Her father frowned, arms folded across his chest. “We’ve been looking for you all morning.”Tessa didn’t answer right away. The weight of last night still lingered in her mind—the betrayal, the humiliation, and waking up next to a complete stranger.Her mother narrowed her eyes. “And why did you leave Ethan at the bar?”"Ethan," she muttered under her breath, feeling her anger boil. Ethan was everything she despised. He was wealthy, good-looking, and came from a powerful family in Storm City. But his reputation was just as well-known—he was a notorious womanizer, changing partners like clothes.Tessa’s parents had been pressuring her to marry him, believing his family’s influence and wealth would s

Adam had dealt with the Deadskull for years, he knew they were sneaky, that was why he told Blitz and Hammer to look around the premises earlier before he approached them. And he earlier got a report that they had taken down ten snipers, which made Adam believe all Viper's snipers were gone.Viper’s smile twisted into something malicious. “Even without snipers, thirty men are more than enough to handle you, these are no ordinary warriors, but elites from the Deadskull. Do you really think you’ll leave this place alive?”Adam’s lips curled into a faint, mocking grin. “You’ll have to do better than that, Viper.”Viper’s patience snapped. “Take him down!” he roared, charging forward with a dagger drawn.The Dead Skull members surged toward Adam, but he didn’t flinch. As Viper’s blade slashed toward him, Adam sidestepped effortlessly. In one swift motion, he countered with a crushing punch that connected with Viper’s ribs. The force of the blow sent Viper flying across the cave, his dagge

Adam stared at Tessa, his expression unreadable. "How do you know it’s mine?"Tessa’s face twisted with fury, her hands clenched into fists. “How dare you ask me that?” she hissed. “You think I sleep around?”Adam stayed silent, unsure how to respond to her sudden outburst.Tears welled up in Tessa’s eyes. “You were the only one. I was a virgin before that night… and you—” Her voice broke as she fought back a sob. “You’re the only man who’s ever touched me.”Adam’s expression softened as guilt washed over him. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to insult you."She turned away, wiping her tears. Adam stepped closer, his tone gentle. "Listen, I can take care of you. I have money, more than enough to—”"Shut up!" Tessa snapped, her voice filled with frustration. "Stop boasting about your stupid money."Adam froze, stunned by her reaction. “You don’t get it, do you?” she said bitterly. “I’m Tessa Armand—the heiress of the Armand family. If they find out I’m pregnant with a stranger’s child…” She