............"Hahahah! Who are you fooling? The effects of the drug should be kicking in by now. You'll start feeling drowsy, and soon your strength will vanish. Not to mention, your ability to shout will dwindle, and you'll find it hard to even move a finger!" He chuckled while explaining the drug's effects on her body.As he predicted, her head began to feel fuzzy, and her physical strength diminished gradually. "Helpmph...!"As her strength dwindled, she tried to shout, but her voice faltered, and her attempt to kick out resulted in her accidentally knocking over a bottle. "Crash...!"The bottle shattered, producing a loud noise that echoed through the room.(Flashback End)"After he tore my clothes off, I felt so angry and helpless that my mind shut down!" Riya explained, her voice trembling as she imagined the possible outcome if Rohan hadn't arrived in time."It's okay, nothing happened," Rohan reassured her, gently stroking her hair."But he's bleeding a lot. It would be ter
............"Are you serious about wanting me to manage your restaurant business?" Riya asked in surprise, as Rohan's tone seemed sincere rather than playful.She didn't question his statement about making her a CEO of a top company in Willowbrook City, as she wasn't even sure if she could handle a small business, let alone a company."Well, the truth is, I don't know anything about management. I heard you're studying for a future in this field, so I figured you'd be much better at it than me, who knows nothing about business," Rohan explained honestly, and Riya could see the sincerity in his eyes.Rohan had his own struggles with trusting people after recent events, but he was actively trying to change and become a better person."I'm really not sure if I can handle it," Riya responded with uncertainty in her voice."Okay, how about this? You don't have to decide right now. I'll ask you again in two days, and you can take the time to think if you really want to take it on or not,"
............"Riya and Emily, I'm coming in!" Rohan announced and entered the room."Hey, Brother Rohan, this is our first time meeting. I invited you over, but then this happened!" Emily's smile lit up as she saw Rohan's face.She hugged his arm and expressed her disappointment about missing out on dinner."Don't worry, you can invite me later once you've become a top streamer." Rohan smiled and shook his head, indicating that he didn't mind. He hinted that she would rise to the top and become a famous streamer."I'll definitely invite you next time, even if I don't become the top ranker!" Emily grinned upon hearing Rohan's understanding words. She resolved to ensure no interruptions next time."Anyway, Riya and Emily, let me drop you off at your college entrance. It might get chaotic if we stay here any longer," Rohan suggested. He anticipated that once the staff or other students learned about the incident, things might spiral out of control."Sure, sounds good." Riya and Emily
............In the Evercare Hospital,"How's my son, Doctor Wallace?" a plump woman in her late forties inquired as the Doctor emerged from the operating room."Don't worry, Lady Victoria. Your son is doing well. He'll need a few weeks to recover," Doctor Wallace replied, his tone soothing."Thank you, Doctor Wallace!" Lady Victoria expressed her gratitude, wiping her eyes as she spoke.She's Lady Victoria Tanaka, Kaito Tanaka's mother. She's also the sister of the current head of the Tanaka family.Her rich auburn hair is carefully styled, and she wears exquisite jewelry, showing her love for all things lavish.Although she rushed over upon hearing about her son, she still managed to apply her makeup before coming.Victoria, being the daughter of the prestigious Tanaka family, carries herself with an air of pretentiousness, flaunting her lineage at every opportunity that she gets.Today, she's showing humility due to her son's situation, and she's careful not to upset the doctor wh
............Next morning, "Ah, what a wonderful day!" Rohan stretched in his garden, taking in deep breaths of fresh air."Here's your warm coffee!" Mia arrived with a steaming cup of coffee and handed it to Rohan."Wow, it's even better than yesterday. Your coffee-making skills keep getting better!" Rohan complimented after taking a sip."Thank you, I tried something different today and it seems you really enjoy it!" Mia replied with a slight smile."Haha! Perfect," Rohan savored the coffee while sitting in the shade under the umbrella."Hey, Jake. Why do you keep changing the design of those pretty grass patches?" Rohan inquired, noticing Jake once again adjusting the grass layout."Hahaha! I'm just practicing my skills and experimenting with different designs to find the best fit for the garden!" Jake chuckled and explained as he continued his work."Well, okay. Just make sure you're not wrecking the garden!" Rohan turned his attention away and returned to enjoying his coffee.A
............"Congratulations, Mr. MelodyAdmirer! Your account has been upgraded to Tier 4 VIP status. Being the first to send so many top gifts to a single player, propelling them to the number one spot in the popularity ranking, you are now eligible for the first prize from PerformStream!" With a grin on his face, Rohan read the lengthy message, feeling like he'd won the lottery."Hehe, let's see how much the prize money is!" Rohan continued scrolling."Wow... they're actually giving me a share of the profits from PerformStream's own site!" Rohan was taken aback by this discovery.How could he not be? No one typically offers shares as rewards.Here, PerformStream was granting him 5% of the platform's profit shares."5%, huh, I wonder how much this will amount to. I don't think it'll be a small sum." Rohan pondered about the potential earnings."It says the money has been deposited into my account!" Rohan read the notification.Just as he was about to access his status panel, the s
............"Let's have a drink first," Rajiv paused his thoughts and went to a bar he saw along the way.He parked the car and went inside the bar."Hi there, bartender. Can I get a strong drink?" he asked and took a seat.The bartender said, "Sure thing, coming right up."There were only a few people in the bar beside him."Hic...hey, buddy...!" A slightly tipsy man nearby greeted him."Hello!" Rajiv responded warmly.The tipsy man said, "You seem friendly. Can I sit with you?"Rajiv replied, "Of course, take a seat." They both sat down."Hey bartender, one more!" he asked for another drink, and then he offered one to the man."So, what's your story?" Rajiv inquired."Well, the name's Gary. Just relaxing with a drink after a long day, you know?" the slightly tipsy man replied while introducing himself."I'm Rajiv. Nice to meet you, Gary. Cheers." Rajiv introduced himself as well. They clinked their glasses and took a sip."You know, Rajiv, you and I, we're both on the plump side,
............"No, but I had a really unpleasant meeting with this person," Kazuki said with a frown."Oh, is that so?" Feeling disappointed, she lost interest in knowing about the unpleasant moment."Why are you checking the information?" Kazuki asked."Not much, I was just going to give him a piece of my mind for daring to hurt my son," Victoria Tanaka replied."Really?" Kazuki looked at her with a sly smile, hearing her words.He had been trying to locate this guy for a while now, as he also needed to teach him a lesson for causing trouble last time."Do you know someone who can take care of this troublemaker for me?" Victoria asked, uncertain about how she'd like to handle the situation."Leave it to me, Aunt. I know someone who can help you teach this brat a lesson," Kazuki replied, thinking he could use his aunt's name to deliver a lesson without having to involve himself."That would be great, then!" Victoria smiled, watching footage of Rohan with a cold expression, as if she w