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From Humiliation to Godhood 29: Damn it, you're bleeding
At a quiet local café, Leon and Dante Cole sat across from each other. It was Leon who had called for this meeting, but Dante was the first to break the silence.“Did you see the news, Leon?” Dante asked, his tone laced with disbelief. “The head surgeon at St. Pete laughed it off. He said it was impossible. A healing unlike anything the world has ever seen? It defies logic.”Leon leaned back, entirely unbothered. “A mere person can’t perform such a feat.” He lifted his gaze. “But Azrael can.”Dante’s brow furrowed. “So… you believe it?”Leon gave a lazy shrug. “I don’t need to believe. There are things in this world you mortals have yet to witness. Sooner or later, your eyes will be forced open.”Dante blinked, caught off guard by Leon’s choice of words. “Okay… are you getting weirder or what?” He shook his head before shifting topics. “Anyway, I heard you and Isabella are divorced. And—this is just hospital gossip—but apparently, Julian Hayes lost the girl he likes… to Isabella Hartw
From Humiliation to Godhood 30: 30: Is that why you had someone follow me?
Pain. That was all Leon could feel in his mortal vessel.Leon clenched his jaw, anger flaring in his eyes as Dante struggled to lift him. “Damn it! Where the hell is the ambulance?” Dante’s voice was frantic, filled with concern. “Leon, stay awake. Just stay with me, alright?”Leon could hear him, could hear the panic in his voice, but it was irrelevant. With a slow, deliberate breath, he muttered, “Get me out of here.”“What?” Dante blurted, his grip tightening. “No! This is where we told the paramedics to come. You need to stay put. Don’t talk, don’t move—just focus on breathing. In and out, alright? Stay conscious.” He eased Leon onto a chair, his hands hovering anxiously.Leon met his gaze, his expression laced with both pain and exasperation.“Why, of all people, did you have to be the one to get shot?” Dante muttered, feeling frustrated.Leon swallowed hard, his voice steady despite the pain. “I’ll be fine. Just… get me out of here.”Dante gawked at him. “Fine?” he echoed in di
From Humiliation to Godhood 31: Why reveal yourself now?
Jarvis stiffened, his eyes widening. “What?”Leon stepped forward. “Don’t act so surprised. Someone was watching me. I expected it to be you, but no… there was another. And because of that misstep, I was shot.” He reached the desk, placing a hand on it as he leaned in slightly. “A mortal managed to pull one over on me. That alone is disgraceful.”Jarvis swallowed hard, watching Leon carefully as he tried to make sense of who he really was. There was a reason he had someone tailing him, and that was because he knew Leon was just… something… something dangerous.The blow Leon had given him… he still felt it in his bones, and Jarvis had the unnerving certainty that Leon had held back. If he hadn’t… his ribs would have been shattered.And his son…Jarvis had watched Leon diagnose his son with nothing more than a glance. He healed his son even without medicine. It only confirmed what Jarvis already suspected.Leon Ashford, or rather, Azrael, was not normal.Jarvis inhaled deeply, knowing t
From Humiliation to Godhood 32: A New Dawn in Medicine [1]
The day of Jarvis Graves’ highly anticipated event had finally arrived, a day that had all of Brookdale holding its breath.For many, curiosity was the driving force behind their attendance. Others arrived in skepticism, unable to believe the audacious claim that a single man could heal any sickness.Only the most influential figures had secured a place at the gathering. Jarvis had ensured that invitations were extended only to those who mattered—doctors, CEOs, politicians, media personalities.The invitation had been vague, promising a medical breakthrough unlike anything seen before. Yet, no one knew exactly what they were about to witness which put them all on edge.Among the invited were the Hartwells, their presence secured due to their social standing. But Isabella’s thoughts were elsewhere. Days had passed, and Leon had not returned home. She hadn’t heard from him, not even a call. After what Brianna had said, the situation only fed her unease.Victor had come to personally pic
From Humiliation to Godhood 33: A New Dawn in Medicine [2]
The day before the highly anticipated event, Leon had been at Jarvis’ mansion. He didn't return to the Hartwells, not because he couldn’t, but because he had no desire to deal with Victor.If he saw that man now, he would kill him. And while he had every right to, he didn't want to. Not yet.Standing before the full-length mirror in what he had claimed as his godly chamber, he stared at his reflection with an air of detached amusement.Then he muttered, “Mortals… even without power, they have always been dangerous, anyway.”A knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts. Without waiting for permission, the door creaked open, revealing Jason.“H-Hi, um… my dad asked me to get you,” Jason said hesitantly. “He’s downstairs. Something about the event…”Leon turned toward him, taking a measured step forward. “You seem to be doing better.”Leon nodded, walking toward him. “You seem to be doing better.”Jason smiled, nodding. “Yeah. I feel… great, actually.”Leon said nothing more and left
From Humiliation to Godhood 34: A New Dawn in Medicine [3]
Isabella looked around, noticing she had drawn attention from the people in the ballroom.She cleared her throat, forcing composure, but as her gaze settled on Leon, her breath hitched. He had never looked like this before. Poised, commanding, effortlessly sophisticated, and handsome.Then her eyes dropped to Diane’s hand in his. A flash of anger surged through her, and without thinking, she struck their hands apart.Diane gasped, and shifted back a little, not wanting to get involved with their dispute.With folded arms, Brianna sneered at the sight.“You…” Isabella turned to Diane with a look of disdain. “What are you doing with him? Don’t you know he’s my—”She stopped mid-sentence as she remembered she wasn't married to him anymore.Her expression faltered, sadness flickering in her eyes as she turned back to Leon. “Why haven’t you been home for days? And why isn’t your phone number going through? Every time I try to call, it says the line doesn’t exist anymore.”Leon regarded her
From Humiliation to Godhood 35: A New Dawn in Medicine [4]
Gasps echoed throughout the ballroom as the bright red stain bloomed against Daniel Mercer’s trembling fingers. He stared at his palm in shock, his breath coming in sharp, uneven gasps. The entire room seemed to freeze in that instant.A doctor in the front row surged to his feet, pointing accusingly at the stage.“Is that blood?!” he bellowed.The crowd erupted into chaos.“He’s coughing up blood!” a woman shrieked.“Damn it! These oriental doctors!” another doctor snapped, his face red with fury. “I knew this was a sham! He’s just made things worse—he’s going to kill the patient!”More voices joined in.“This is what happens when you let superstition replace real medicine!”“That poor man, someone stop this before it’s too late!”“Jarvis, you brought us here for this?”Camera flashes erupted like wildfire, journalists scrambling to capture every second of what they now assumed was a disaster. Some of the medical professionals rushed toward the stage, prepared to intervene, to expos
From Humiliation to Godhood 36: A New Dawn in Medicine [5]
Jarvis continued, “Whatever you need, whatever answers you crave, you will have them soon,” he declared. “This is not just medicine. This is beyond medicine. But know this… you can be healed. All of you can be healed.”The room was no longer filled with doubt, but with a frantic need to understand what had just happened.“Even Jarvis Grave is certain about this… then this is real.”The murmurs spread like wildfire.“A miracle? A real miracle?” someone whispered, their voice hushed, almost afraid to believe it.“I don’t understand…” a doctor muttered, shaking his head in disbelief. “This goes against everything we know…. everything!”One of the older surgeons scoffed. “That’s because it’s not science. It’s something else entirely…” He swallowed hard. “And that scares me.”Meanwhile, the journalists were scrambling.“Get a shot of him! Get Azrael before he disappears!”“Mr. Grave, when will he be available for interviews?”“Can we confirm who Azrael really is?”A woman in the audience c
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42: Diane’s birthday [4]
Greg frown at the unexpected interruption. “And who exactly are you?”Ethan, on the other hand, was livid. “Grandpa, don’t waste your time on this bastard! And you, get lost! How dare you insert yourself into a conversation that’s way out of your league?!”Leon turned his gaze on Ethan, his eyes sharp and intense. The weight of that stare alone sent a strange chill down Ethan’s spine, making him feel really uneasy.“Say one more word, and you’ll break your teeth.”Ethan scoffed. “Did you just…”Before he could finish, his fist shot up, and before he knew it, slammed into the side of his own mouth.“OW!” He stumbled back, clutching his face in shock. When he pulled his hand away, blood stained his palm.The entire room fell into stunned silence. Even Leon arched an amused brow. ‘Ahh… I've forgotten my dominion works in small ways, although, there's a little difference now...’For a while, nobody said anything, all staring at Ethan like he was crazy.Brianna nudged him. “Why the hell w
41: Diane’s birthday [3]
Old Gregory Lancaster approached the heavyset man and took a seat beside him, flashing a pleased smile. “David, let me introduce you to Larry Payson from Vale Group. He oversees the company’s purchasing department.”At the mention of Vale Group, a major corporation in Brookdale and a key business partner of the Lancaster family, Donald and Abigail’s eyes immediately lit up with hope. The success of the Lancaster business largely depended on Larry Payson’s decisions.Donald quickly bowed in greeting. “Mr. Payson, it’s an honor to meet you!”“Likewise.” Larry took a slow puff from his cigar, his eyes locked onto Diane with an unsettling interest.Greg’s tone cooled slightly as he continued, “The progress of our project with Vale Group has been unsatisfactory. Brianna has been managing the deal, which is worth over 60 million. However, according to Mr. Payson, he requires… someone like Diane to take over.”Brianna merely scoffed at the remark. ‘Like hell this is about business. He just h
40: Diane’s Birthday [2]
Diane was momentarily stunned, not expecting Leon to bring her flowers. Moments ago, under the weight of so many judgmental stares, she had been drowning in stress. But now, just seeing him eased the tension in her shoulders, grounding her in a way she couldn’t quite explain.That familiar sense of security wrapped around her again, something she always felt in his presence.With a soft smile, she accepted the bouquet. “I’m glad you’re here.”Leon nodded, but as his gaze shifted, it landed on Isabella, who was staring at him in disbelief.She remembered the flowers he used to give her—small gestures, never a full bouquet. ‘What the hell is going on?’ A restless, uneasy feeling churned inside her.Before the silence could settle, Ethan let out a mocking chuckle.“I knew you’d show up,” he sneered. “Diane, seriously? You actually brought a freeloader to Grandpa’s birthday? As if you and your parents weren’t enough of a burden.”The crowd began to murmur.Murmurs rippled through the crow
39: Diane’s Birthday [1]
It was the day of Diane’s birthday, or rather, Gregory Lancaster’s. Another grand event in less than a week.Although the spectacle at Grand Majestic Hotel was still the talk of the town, it didn’t stop the Lancasters from throwing an extravagant celebration for Old Gregory Lancaster’s birthday.This time, they had chosen Reign Hotel as the venue.Reign Hotel was one of the most luxurious establishments in Brookdale, boasting ten floors, each representing a different level of exclusivity and prestige just like Echelon. The higher the floor, the greater the status, and the steeper the price. Even access to the first floor required a net worth of at least tens of millions.For Gregory Lancaster’s birthday, the event was set on the third floor. While it wasn’t the highest, the Lancasters were still thrilled. For most of them, the second floor had been the farthest they’d ever gone. Even Gregory himself wasn’t qualified to book the third floor—he had only managed it with the backing of a
38: Little experiment
“Her birthday is coming up.”Edward informed Leon about Diane’s upcoming birthday. He had uncovered the detail during his research on her and figured Leon should be aware.Later, as Leon stepped out of the hotel, intending to head home, he halted at the entrance. Just ahead, Diane and Isabella stood face-to-face.“want you to stay away from Leon. He’s mine,” Isabella declared with a serious gaze.Diane felt uncomfortable by her words. “Um… I would, but you’re not married to him anymore, right? So, I don’t see how I’m doing anything wrong here.”Isabella scoffed, her lips curling in disdain. “You? A whore like you? Brianna, your own cousin, told me all about you. Do you really think someone like you has a chance with Leon? Stay away from him.”“Brianna is lying,” Diana shook her head. “Slandering me is her favorite pastime.” She exhaled sharply before continuing, “And for the record, Leon is my friend. You don’t have to be this worked up over it. Besides, aren’t you with Victor Marston
37: A New Dawn in Medicine [6]
“Diane Lancaster?” David blinked, carefully choosing his words. “Ah, yes, but Mr. Valon, I represent the Lancaster family, along with my son, Ethan Lancaster. If this is about business, we’re more than prepared for a discussion.”Kane barely spared him a glance before shaking his head. “She’s not here? Then there’s no need for me to stay.”He turned to leave, but Greg quickly spoke up.“Mr. Valon,” he called, his voice eager. “I heard the Lancaster family has an investment opportunity with Jarvis Grave?”Kane paused, then looked at him with a faint nod. “You’re fortunate. Someone is backing you…”And with that cryptic remark, he walked away, leaving the Lancasters staring after him in confusion.“What the hell does that mean?” David muttered.Brianna scoffed, folding her arms. “Dad, Grandpa, what did I tell you? Diane must have spread her legs for him. Why else would he be looking for her?”Ethan nodded smugly. “She’s such a whore.”Margaret wrinkled her nose. “Disgusting.”Greg, howe
36: A New Dawn in Medicine [5]
Jarvis continued, “Whatever you need, whatever answers you crave, you will have them soon,” he declared. “This is not just medicine. This is beyond medicine. But know this… you can be healed. All of you can be healed.”The room was no longer filled with doubt, but with a frantic need to understand what had just happened.“Even Jarvis Grave is certain about this… then this is real.”The murmurs spread like wildfire.“A miracle? A real miracle?” someone whispered, their voice hushed, almost afraid to believe it.“I don’t understand…” a doctor muttered, shaking his head in disbelief. “This goes against everything we know…. everything!”One of the older surgeons scoffed. “That’s because it’s not science. It’s something else entirely…” He swallowed hard. “And that scares me.”Meanwhile, the journalists were scrambling.“Get a shot of him! Get Azrael before he disappears!”“Mr. Grave, when will he be available for interviews?”“Can we confirm who Azrael really is?”A woman in the audience c
35: A New Dawn in Medicine [4]
Gasps echoed throughout the ballroom as the bright red stain bloomed against Daniel Mercer’s trembling fingers. He stared at his palm in shock, his breath coming in sharp, uneven gasps. The entire room seemed to freeze in that instant.A doctor in the front row surged to his feet, pointing accusingly at the stage.“Is that blood?!” he bellowed.The crowd erupted into chaos.“He’s coughing up blood!” a woman shrieked.“Damn it! These oriental doctors!” another doctor snapped, his face red with fury. “I knew this was a sham! He’s just made things worse—he’s going to kill the patient!”More voices joined in.“This is what happens when you let superstition replace real medicine!”“That poor man, someone stop this before it’s too late!”“Jarvis, you brought us here for this?”Camera flashes erupted like wildfire, journalists scrambling to capture every second of what they now assumed was a disaster. Some of the medical professionals rushed toward the stage, prepared to intervene, to expos
34: A New Dawn in Medicine [3]
Isabella looked around, noticing she had drawn attention from the people in the ballroom.She cleared her throat, forcing composure, but as her gaze settled on Leon, her breath hitched. He had never looked like this before. Poised, commanding, effortlessly sophisticated, and handsome.Then her eyes dropped to Diane’s hand in his. A flash of anger surged through her, and without thinking, she struck their hands apart.Diane gasped, and shifted back a little, not wanting to get involved with their dispute.With folded arms, Brianna sneered at the sight.“You…” Isabella turned to Diane with a look of disdain. “What are you doing with him? Don’t you know he’s my—”She stopped mid-sentence as she remembered she wasn't married to him anymore.Her expression faltered, sadness flickering in her eyes as she turned back to Leon. “Why haven’t you been home for days? And why isn’t your phone number going through? Every time I try to call, it says the line doesn’t exist anymore.”Leon regarded her
