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From Humiliation to Godhood 56: Grave Headquarters 2
Ethan froze as Jarvis made his way toward them. “He’s really down here?” he muttered under his breath. His gaze flicked to Leon with irritation before settling on the powerful man drawing near.For a moment, Ethan could only stare, his eyes wide, his breath caught in his throat. Jarvis Grave, in the flesh. The man his father had spent years trying to get close to… and now he was standing just a few feet away. Ethan had done what his father couldn’t.Even Chloe too was mesmerised.All around them, the elite of Cedar Creek tried to get Jarvis’ attention, but his security team formed a tight wall, keeping them at bay.Ethan straightened, puffing out his chest as he cleared his throat. “Mr. Grave,” he said proudly, “it’s an honor to meet you. I’m Ethan Lancaster. We were scheduled for the 10:00 meeting.”Jarvis glanced at his watch, brows knitting. “Ten o’clock? It’s already ten past.”Ethan blinked, tension slipping into his voice as he rushed to explain. “I’m terribly sorry for the dela
From Humiliation to Godhood 57: The underground vault
At Brookdale Heights Plaza, Leon and Jarvis were welcomed with respect. Security guards flanked them on both sides, but Jarvis waved them off as Leon confidently led the way into the plaza, as if drawn by an invisible thread.He didn’t need directions, because he could feel it.They moved through the busy mall until they reached a corner, far from the crowd. There, behind a faded sign reading Authorized Personnel Only, stood a narrow maintenance door which looked unremarkable to any passerby.Leon’s lips curled slightly.He pushed the door open and stepped inside. The room beyond was dim, filled with scattered tools, dusty boxes, and the faint hum of old pipes. But Leon didn’t glance at any of it. His steps led him to the far wall, where he crouched and placed a hand against the floor.Jarvis stood back, watching. All he saw was just concrete.Leon sighed quietly, eyes narrowing at the wall in front of him. Then he rose and turned to Jarvis. “Step back.”Although confused, Jarvie shif
From Humiliation to Godhood 58: Apex Clinic 1
At the Lancaster Villa, inside Gregory’s study room, the family was having a meeting. It was a situation that was frustrating for them. The air was stiff with tension, the kind that pressed down on everyone’s shoulders.Jarvis Grave demanded to see just Diane before they could sign a contract with him, and it put them in a very tight spot“D-dad…” Brianna said with a frown, her arms folded tightly across her chest. “Do we really have to let Diane take all the glory?” There was a bite in her voice, the kind that masked insecurity. She hated how Diane always seemed to find her way into the spotlight, even when she wasn’t around.David shook his head, lost in deep thought. “Are you saying that poor guy… what was his name again? Was involved?” he asked Ethan, clearly trying to piece things together.Ethan nodded, and explained to them what Leon had said about Jarvis owing him, and which was why Jarvis gave Diane such a birthday celebration and made Diane the one to have the business meet
From Humiliation to Godhood 1: The Forsaken Son-in-law
A sharp slap rang through the dining room, sending Leon Ashford stumbling backward, his cheek burning from the impact.“You useless bastard!” Gerald Hartwell, his father-in-law, spat, his face twisted in disgust. “How dare you talk back to me? You’re living under my roof, eating my food, and you think you have the right to speak?”Leon stood there with a lowered gaze, his breath heavy. He had learned long ago that resistance only led to more pain. The last time he tried, Gerald used a knife on him, and til now, the scar still remained on his right arm.His dull green eyes flickered toward his wife, Isabella Hartwell, who sat quietly with her head bowed.“Dad, please…” she murmured.“Stay out of this, Isabella!” Miranda Hartwell, Isabella’s mother, snapped. “You should be ashamed! You married this pathetic man, and look what he has done to our family name! It’s time that we let go of this burden you call a husband! Victor Marston is the perfect match for you, and you will divorce this
From Humiliation to Godhood 2: The Trap
Leon woke to the taste of blood and the rhythmic pounding of rain against the ceiling. His entire body throbbed, pain radiating from every limb like he’d been shattered and pieced back together wrong. He was tied to a chair in an abandoned warehouse, dimly lit by flickering lights.Victor stood in front of him, rolling up the sleeves of his expensive suit.“You know, I wasn’t planning to kill you,” Victor mused, stepping closer. “But then I thought… why not? It’s not like anyone will miss you. Your wife? She’ll move on. Your in-laws? They’ll celebrate. And me? Well, I’ll finally take what’s mine.”Leon looked at Victor, his gaze tired. “Why are you doing this? Please, let me go,” he begged, struggling weakly against the restraints.“Let you go?” Victor let out a sharp chuckle, shaking his head. “So you can go back to playing house with a family that despises you?! If I were in your shoes, I’d have put a bullet in my own head.”Leon spat blood onto the floor, his breath ragged. His exp
From Humiliation to Godhood 3: The God of Dominion has awakened
Isabella stood on the porch, anxiously waiting for Leon to return. The night was restless, and so was she. Sleep refused to come as worry gnawed at her.“Where is he?” she muttered in frustration, her eyes fixed on the gate, hoping he would walk through at any moment. The rain poured heavily, and the wind was sharp, making her shiver in the cold. “Did he find shelter somewhere? He didn’t even take an umbrella. Not that it would’ve helped in this weather. Is the place he went really that far? Where exactly did Victor send him?”She clenched her fists. “He should’ve listened to me. He shouldn’t have gone.”After waiting a while longer, the cold became unbearable. With a sigh, she turned back inside and retreated to her room, finally drifting off to sleep.The next morning, Isabella woke with a start and hurried downstairs, hoping to find Leon home. But he was nowhere in sight.“Sara, is Leon back?” she asked one of the maids.Sara shook her head with a scoff. “No, Miss Isabella. He was
From Humiliation to Godhood 4: Allies beyond fools
Leon stood there, his silver eyes locked onto Miranda as if she were the most foolish creature he’d ever encountered. He scoffed, the memories of his vessel’s suffering flashing through his mind. The humiliation, the mistreatment… it was as though he was the one that had endured it all.‘These people do not deserve any measure of grace,’ he thought, his expression darkening. ‘No… in a world like this, I will carve out my place. They will know who I am. They will kneel.’With a sneer, he replied, “Madame, you will simply have to accept my presence. I do not sleep outside.”Miranda scoffed, folding her arms. “Look at you, pathetic as ever. Do you even know where Isabella is right now? She’s out on a date with Victor. Yes, Victor. She wants nothing to do with you anymore!” Her smirk widened as she leaned in. “You said it yourself, you were leaving and wouldn’t return! So why are you back? Oh… I know. Because you realized you can’t survive a single hour without us. Pathetic!”“Victor?”
From Humiliation to Godhood 5: St. Pete’s Hospital [1]
“Sir,” the receptionist began, her patience wearing thin. “You should leave now that we’re trying to be polite or we’ll let the security handle the job.”Leon glared at them. ‘If I had my full power, they would kneel before me without question.’ He sighed, restraining his frustration. ‘How am I supposed to meet this so-called friend of mine in such a world?’“Are you deaf? I said leave.” The nurse pointed toward the exit, her voice sharper this time. “Unless you have an appointment, you have no business here. Now go back to scrubbing your in-laws’ floors.” She let out a mocking laugh.Just then, the elevator doors slid open with a soft chime. A man stepped out, carrying a frail young girl in his arms, a woman following closely behind, tears streaming down her face. And behind them—“Dante Cole.”Leon smirked, stepping forward with ease. “Ah, just the man I was looking for.”Dante’s eyes widened at the sight of him. “Leon? What are you doing here? Are you ill?”Leon scoffed. “Ill? Me?
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58: Apex Clinic 1
At the Lancaster Villa, inside Gregory’s study room, the family was having a meeting. It was a situation that was frustrating for them. The air was stiff with tension, the kind that pressed down on everyone’s shoulders.Jarvis Grave demanded to see just Diane before they could sign a contract with him, and it put them in a very tight spot“D-dad…” Brianna said with a frown, her arms folded tightly across her chest. “Do we really have to let Diane take all the glory?” There was a bite in her voice, the kind that masked insecurity. She hated how Diane always seemed to find her way into the spotlight, even when she wasn’t around.David shook his head, lost in deep thought. “Are you saying that poor guy… what was his name again? Was involved?” he asked Ethan, clearly trying to piece things together.Ethan nodded, and explained to them what Leon had said about Jarvis owing him, and which was why Jarvis gave Diane such a birthday celebration and made Diane the one to have the business meet
57: The underground vault
At Brookdale Heights Plaza, Leon and Jarvis were welcomed with respect. Security guards flanked them on both sides, but Jarvis waved them off as Leon confidently led the way into the plaza, as if drawn by an invisible thread.He didn’t need directions, because he could feel it.They moved through the busy mall until they reached a corner, far from the crowd. There, behind a faded sign reading Authorized Personnel Only, stood a narrow maintenance door which looked unremarkable to any passerby.Leon’s lips curled slightly.He pushed the door open and stepped inside. The room beyond was dim, filled with scattered tools, dusty boxes, and the faint hum of old pipes. But Leon didn’t glance at any of it. His steps led him to the far wall, where he crouched and placed a hand against the floor.Jarvis stood back, watching. All he saw was just concrete.Leon sighed quietly, eyes narrowing at the wall in front of him. Then he rose and turned to Jarvis. “Step back.”Although confused, Jarvie shif
56: Grave Headquarters 2
Ethan froze as Jarvis made his way toward them. “He’s really down here?” he muttered under his breath. His gaze flicked to Leon with irritation before settling on the powerful man drawing near.For a moment, Ethan could only stare, his eyes wide, his breath caught in his throat. Jarvis Grave, in the flesh. The man his father had spent years trying to get close to… and now he was standing just a few feet away. Ethan had done what his father couldn’t.Even Chloe too was mesmerised.All around them, the elite of Cedar Creek tried to get Jarvis’ attention, but his security team formed a tight wall, keeping them at bay.Ethan straightened, puffing out his chest as he cleared his throat. “Mr. Grave,” he said proudly, “it’s an honor to meet you. I’m Ethan Lancaster. We were scheduled for the 10:00 meeting.”Jarvis glanced at his watch, brows knitting. “Ten o’clock? It’s already ten past.”Ethan blinked, tension slipping into his voice as he rushed to explain. “I’m terribly sorry for the dela
55: Grave’s Headquarters 1
Leon had come to Grave Headquarters at Jarvis’s request about something important as he was told, but he stayed and waited in the lobby waiting when he realized that Jarvis was busy speaking with a group of older men, likely discussing matters related to Azrael.He recalled that today was also the day Diane was supposed to meet with Jarvis… so seeing Ethan show up caught him off guard.Ethan stood before him with arms crossed, towering over him with a glare full of resentment. “What’s your deal with Jarvis Grave, huh? Tell me, what kind of stunt did you pull that day at my father’s birthday? You humiliated my family. You cost my grandfather a huge opportunity. Diane and her family did not deserve to dine on the tenth floor, but you… because of you… how?”Leon looked up at him, expression calm. “I don’t owe you an explanation.”“Yes, you do!” Ethan snapped. “You owe my family! You’re not just poor, you were even dumped in an orphanage by your own family. There’s nothing special about y
54: Leon’s new home
Leon was given a full tour of his new residence, each room introduced with its specific function. He was even assigned a few maids to handle all cleaning duties and a private estate chef to prepare his meals.Maple Grove stood as one of the most prestigious residential areas in all of Brookdale, spanning over 5,000 acres and housing 166 grand estates, each designed with expansive country living in mind. Despite its size, 50 of the units remained unsold, not due to a lack of wealthy buyers, but because few met the strict requirements for ownership.Developed by Christopher Vale himself, Maple Grove was more than just a place to live, it was a statement of status. Ownership wasn’t a matter of money alone; it required qualification. No matter how wealthy or eager a buyer might be, even offering ten times the original price, if they didn’t meet the criteria, they wouldn’t be allowed to own property there.Each estate had a starting value of forty million, but the one granted to Leon was w
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Leon came out from the lake, dragging his soaked body onto the shore. His clothes clung to him, drenched and heavy, as he collapsed onto the ground, water dripping from every inch of him. “They really do have a habit of tossing people into lakes around here,” he muttered, shaking his head in mild irritation. His gaze dropped to his waterlogged clothes with a frown, then shifted back to the lake’s surface which was tainted with the blood of a lot of people. “With all this modern progress, humans still haven’t outgrown the need to kill each other,” he said under his breath. As he scanned the shadows surrounding him, his eyes locked onto a figure, Jarvis, standing just behind him. Furrowing his brows, he stood up to his feet, turning to him. “You followed me again, didn't you?” Jarvis quickly shook his head. “No. I was… trying to protect you, but my guards were useless, and too late. I was told you were killed and thrown into the lake by Victor Marston.” Leon’s lips curved
53: Shot in the head and tossed like a corpse
Leon came out from the lake, dragging his soaked body onto the shore. His clothes clung to him, drenched and heavy, as he collapsed onto the ground, water dripping from every inch of him.“They really do have a habit of tossing people into lakes around here,” he muttered, shaking his head in mild irritation.His gaze dropped to his waterlogged clothes with a frown, then shifted back to the lake’s surface which was tainted with the blood of a lot of people.“With all this modern progress, humans still haven’t outgrown the need to kill each other,” he said under his breath. As he scanned the shadows surrounding him, his eyes locked onto a figure, Jarvis, standing just behind him.Furrowing his brows, he stood up to his feet, turning to him. “You followed me again, didn't you?”Jarvis quickly shook his head. “No. I was… trying to protect you, but my guards were useless, and too late. I was told you were killed and thrown into the lake by Victor Marston.”Leon’s lips curved into a dry, m
52: Visit from a goddess
Isabella stormed into the house, slamming her handbag onto the couch and letting out a furious scream. It was already late, but Gerald, still awake, descended the stairs when he heard the commotion.“Isabella, are you alright?” he asked, concern in his voice.She turned to look at her father. Then she shook her head with a crying face. “No, Daddy, I’m not okay! Not even close!”“What happened?” Gerald asked, then added, “And I heard about the celebration at Reign Hotel on the tenth floor. You must have seen it yourself... it’s all over the news.”Isabella let out a bitter laugh and nodded. “Yes. I don't know how Leon did it, but it was him. He threw a birthday celebration for his new girlfriend, Diane Lancaster.”Gerald was taken aback by it. “Isabella, what are you trying to say? That worthless boy? The one I used to chew out like nothing? He was nothing more than my punching bag! Hosting an event on the tenth floor? You must be joking.”“I wish I was,” Isabella muttered. “And everyo
51: The true subject [2]
Leon had woken up just as the car pulled up in front of a warehouse. Two men roughly shoved him out of the vehicle, but he played along, looking around and wondering what was going on. Then his gaze tilted at the entrance. There stood Victor with a smirk on his face, but there was something about him now. Something darker.Victor chuckled and walked over to him. “Well, well, Leon. I heard you had a… big day today. Pretty surprising to say the least.”“You reek of death, Victor,” Leon said, his eyes narrowing. “What the hell have you been up to?”A slow, satisfied grin spread across Victor’s face. “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you. You see… I’ve been experimenting on ways to kill you, and I finally had a breakthrough. And now, I got my hands on the true subject.” He looked Leon in the eyes “You.”Leon raised an eyebrow. “You killed people just to kill me?”Victor nodded with enthusiasm. “Yes! You know what? Come on, let me show you. You’ll know them.”Leon followed him into the
