Chapter OneThe Little Village Clinic buzzed with life on the sunny morning. Damien, the only male healer apprentice, tried to focus on sorting herbs, but the giggles laugh kept breaking his concentration. His cheeks turned pink as he heard footsteps coming closer.“Oh, Healer Damien!”Stella called out , batting her eyes. “I have this terrible pain right here.”She pointed to her Left breast, tugging at her collar so slightly and it made some part of her breast exposed for Damien to see.“I can go fetch some other female Healer for you.” Damian stammered, his hands fumbling with the herbs he was counting.At that moment another apprentice, Alice, leaned against his work table.“But you're so much better at finding the sore spots, Damien,”she said with a sweet smile.“Your hands are gentler than the others.”Immediately the other girls nodded in agreement, surrounding Damian's table like butterflies drawn to honey. At that moment Damien wished the ground would swallow him whole. B

Upon hearing Serenity accusations, Damien frowned.“Your grandfather's condition?”“I wasn't aware he was ill.” War Goddess Serenity's already deadly eyes turned even more deadlier, her composure flickered for just a moment. She studied Damien with razor-sharp intensity, searching for any hint of pretense in his expression. Her hand was still tightened on her customized golden pistol, knuckles whitening beneath her military gloves.“You think I'm lying?” War Goddess Serenity's laugh held a sharp edge.“Very well. Follow me, since you're so determined to see him.” Her military boots clicked against the marble floors as she led Damien up a grand spiral staircase.“Perhaps this will finally end your pathetic pursuit of something you can't have.”Damien didn't say anything.The door to the top floor room opened, and it was turned into a medical suite. Advanced monitoring equipment beeped softly, their screens displaying vital signs in holographic detail.At that moment Damien's brea

At that moment Jessica's lips curved into a mocking smile. “Oh, this is rich.” Her perfectly manicured nails tapped against the doorframe. “How much did it cost to rent the car and hire this... assistant?” She said with a mockery tone. However Damien did listen to her, he rose quietly from his seat, straightening his simple robes. “Uncle Bernard, thank you for your hospitality.” “But Damien, we haven't even had tea—” Uncle Bernard started. Bernard at that moment just smiled. “Some matters can't wait.” He bowed respectfully. “I'll visit again when time permits.” immediately Jessica laughter followed him down the path. “Did you really think we'd fall for such an obvious act? A village doctor with a Phantom Spirit Ultra?” Damien didn't pause or turn back, simply nodding once to the driver as he stepped into the vehicle. The car purred away, leaving Jessica and her mother standing in the doorway. “Can you believe his nerves?” Jessica turned to her mother, her voice dr

Chapter seven“If you're this concerned about marriage,” Damein said quietly, not even bothering to make eye contact as he adjusted his sleeve.“Don't be. I'll tell Uncle Bernard today the engagement is off.”Upon hearing what Damien just said the color rose in Jessica’s cheeks, clashing with her expensive foundation.Her fingers tightened around her Fendi clutch until her knuckles went white.“Oh. My. God.” Victoria grabbed her friend's arm. “Jessica, he's totally doing that reverse psychology thing! My ex tried the same move last month!”Jessica's shock transformed into fury. “I see right through you,” she hissed, stepping closer. Her designer perfume wafted between them like a weapon.“Playing hard to get? Acting all mysterious and disinterested?”Her laugh was sharp enough to cut glass.“What dating guide did you get this from?”She tossed her highlighted hair, speaking loudly enough for everyone nearby to hear. “Renting luxury cars, hiring actors to play chauffeurs, now this

Chapter nine The word “Supreme black card” rippled through the lobby like a stone dropped in still water. Immediately Conversations halted mid-sentence. Private bankers emerged from their offices. Even the security guards straightened their postures.“The Supreme Black Card...” someone whispered reverently. “Only forty-eight exist worldwide...“Immediately the crowd started gathering discreetly, pretending to check deposit slips while stealing glances. The card's obsidian surface seemed to absorb light, its platinum inlays catching the crystal chandelier's glow.Jessica, who was close to the scene, froze at the VIP counter, her transaction forgotten as she turned to stare. That simple- village doctor... holding one of the world's most exclusive banking symbols? Her perfectly shaped brows furrowed in confusion.She thought Damien was poor but how on earth did he get his hands on such a valuable card.“Sir, if you'll just verify with your fingerprint,” The employee voice had transfo