............"This world is really small. What are the chances of encountering her family members?" Rohan muttered, his surprise evident.He gazed at the name—Walter Ward and Ward Industries."Mera never told me about her background. I'm surprised; that would be an understatement," Rohan thought back to when he had first met Mera.As for why he was so sure that the old man and young man were related to Mera Ward, it's quite simple. There is no Ward family in Willowbrook City or its neighboring cities. He had searched online before, but found nothing about them.Mera Ward had an immense influence in the business world, which shouldn't be achievable by a mere managing director, no matter how high up they are in a top company.In the end, you're just a director, and Mera Ward wields that kind of influence solely due to her impressive background—a force that's unbeatable.'I'm quite certain because I've heard a strange rumor about her possibly being connected to the Ward family, who hav
............"Grandpa, what happened? Why are you in the hospital?" Mera rushed into the room, her face filled with concern."Ah, my dear granddaughter, come here and give your grandpa a hug!" Walter's face lit up with a smile as he saw Mera. He opened his arms wide, hoping for an embrace."I'm not a kid, Grandpa. Could you please tell me why you're in the hospital?" Mera's serious expression matched her crossed arms as she stood in front of her grandfather. She noticed he seemed okay and not in pain."Oh no, I was just being clumsy and hurt myself," Walter said, his arms retracting as he chuckled nervously, trying to cover up that it was due to a heart issue."Do you really think I'm that naive?" Mera glared at her grandfather, clearly annoyed."Ah, sigh! It was a heart attack," Adrian exhaled heavily, finally admitting the truth."Heart attack...seriously?" Mera's face showed her confusion, as if she had misheard."Yes, it was a heart attack. If that young man hadn't helped me, I m
............"I'll give him a call, and you can meet him in a little bit, Grandpa!" Mera said softly, wondering what kind of situation she had gotten herself into."Hahaha! I'm excited to see what kind of guy my lovely granddaughter has taken a liking to!" Walter chuckled happily."Don't you think you should let him know, sis?" Adrian chimed in but quickly shrunk back as Mera shot him a glare."Go ahead, give him a heads up!" Walter motioned for Mera to step out and call her boyfriend.'Ugh, what a mess. I hope he'll go along with my plan,' Mera thought as she left the ward for the second time and dialed a number."Ring...!""Hey there, Mera! Surprised you remembered me!" The call connected, and for some reason, she felt annoyed by his cheerful teasing tone."Hello, Rohan! I need a favor. Can you come to Evercare Hospital for a bit?" Mera calmed herself, deciding not to argue with him today because she needed his help."Of course, no problem. I wanted to thank you for the suggestion
............"Dear, where's your boyfriend? He hasn't arrived yet!" Walter asked as he felt the wind blowing by, making him feel cool and relaxed."Grandpa, it's only been a few minutes. Just wait a little longer; he'll be here any minute now!" Mera glanced at her grandfather, who had a relaxed expression on his face, while she started feeling stressed."Alright... I'll wait," Walter nodded, as if he got it.'Sigh, come on, hurry up, you annoying bastard!' Mera sighed in her head, cursing Rohan for not arriving faster."Achoo...!"Not far from them, Rohan sneezed and felt confused, wondering why he sneezed when he was perfectly healthy."HEY, Mera...!" Rohan shook his head and headed toward where Mera was with her grandfather and brother."Hmmn!" Mera turned towards the voice when someone called her."Hey, you're finally here!" Mera called out, relieved to see Rohan had finally arrived."Yeah, I just got here," Rohan replied, not taking her sarcastic comment to heart as he nodded."L
............"Ho, are you interested in investing?" Walter asked enthusiastically."Yes, I've just started investing in companies," Rohan replied."That's great, young man, thinking about the future already!" Walter praised Rohan. He hadn't asked about Rohan's job before, but he was willing to support him in whatever he chose to do."I have a few companies in mind, but I'm not sure if you're ready for this," Walter said, looking thoughtful."Why...?" Rohan asked, feeling ready as long as he had funds from the system."Well, what I'm about to suggest might make you lose your investment," Walter said, testing Rohan's willingness to take risks."It's okay, Grandpa. I don't mind taking a little risk, as long as there's a chance for a big profit," Rohan replied confidently. He already had a plan for his future investments."Hahaha! That's my boy. You need this mindset to succeed in the world of investment!" Walter laughed while praising Rohan."I'll send you the details later. Give my gra
............"What? You beat a doctor in our hospital for that?" the Head Doctor asked, frowning to show he didn't like Rohan's explanation."Okay, I understand. If you can't get it, bring your boss here. Tell your Director to come if you don't want me to hurt someone else!" Rohan heard the Head Doctor's words and realized he was just as arrogant as the person he had beaten."O-okay, I'll go get him!" The nurse he pointed to looked scared and quickly ran away, worried that Rohan might get violent."As for you, get that shit out of my sight!" Rohan had a menacing look on his face as he spoke in a stern tone to the Head Doctor."You...!" The Head Doctor wanted to respond angrily, but when he saw the terrifying expression on Rohan's face and the injured arrogant Doctor nearby, he kept quiet. With the help of another nurse, he escorted the arrogant Doctor inside for treatment."Please, young man, don't put yourself in trouble for us. We appreciate what you've done," the lady said with a
............[Ding...Task Completed...[Calculating reward based on your dedication to the task...[Congratulations, host! You have earned...[10 Billion Dollars and Prosperity Hope Orphanage.]'Wow, this is amazing!' Rohan thought happily, receiving two rewards for the first time."Not a lot, just four hundred million," Rohan replied when Director Foster asked."Cough...Cough...That's not much!" Lily Foster coughed in surprise, sounding like she couldn't believe rich people.Everyone knows she worked at Evercare Hospital for a decade as the Director. Despite having the highest position and salary in the hospital, the total of her ten years' worth of earnings couldn't compare to how easily Rohan donated to the hospital."Director Foster, are you okay? Here's some water!" Rohan looked at her with concern, handing her a glass of water.Little did he know that his casual response had silently wounded her."Gulp...gulp...thank you, I'm fine now," Lily Foster drank the water and regained
............"Is this the place?" Rohan arrived at the orphanage and parked his car."This location is far from the noisy city, and the environment seems pleasant, but..." As he got out and surveyed his surroundings, he noticed the run-down walls surrounding the orphanage with peeling paint and rusted barricades. He realized the condition it was in."It looks like I can earn many Tap Points with this orphanage." Rohan smiled as he calculated how much he might need to invest to transform this rusty and dilapidated place into a brand-new orphanage.Rohan took a deep breath and approached the entrance gate of the orphanage. The creaky sound of the gate opening echoed through the quiet surroundings. As he stepped inside, he noticed overgrown weeds and neglected flowerbeds that desperately needed attention.A few children playing in the yard looked up in surprise at his arrival. Their eyes widened as they saw a stranger walking in. Rohan gave them a warm smile to ease their apprehension
............The man seated on the plush couch was a man from the Dragorin hidden Family, a figure of immense power and influence. His very presence dominated the room, and even someone as powerful as Mord knew he had to show respect.“So, you were sent by Elias Kurovsky? You’re so weak!” the man finally spoke after giving Mord a brief glance. He shook his head in disappointment, his voice carrying a hint of disdain.“Master Dragorin, please don’t worry about my strength. I may be weak, but I’ve built a strong network in these lands. With it, I can help you accomplish your task easily,” Mord replied calmly, despite clenching his fists tightly. His tone was confident, showing no sign of dissatisfaction.Mord had heard from his brother Elias that the Dragorin family was searching for some traitors who had escaped. They needed his information network to track them down, and that knowledge made Mord confident. He sneered inwardly, thinking, *No matter how powerful you are, you still nee
............Ade nodded, a grim expression settling on his face. "Exactly. The Dragorin Hidden Family isn’t known for backing down easily. They’re powerful, and they know it. If it comes to a fight, things could get ugly fast."Rohan leaned back in his chair, his mind racing. The Dragorin family were no ordinary opponents—they were dangerous, cunning, and deeply entrenched in the power struggles of the hidden Martial world. A direct clash with them could lead to consequences far beyond their control."We need to be prepared," Rohan said after a moment, his tone more serious. "If we’re going to confront them, we can’t afford to underestimate their strength. Otherwise, we’ll be the ones to lose.""Agreed," Ade replied, his eyes narrowing as he considered the power of the Dragorin Hidden Family. "We need to gather all the intel we can and be ready for anything. The moment they make a move, we have to be ready to strike without hesitation."Rohan nodded, already thinking through strategi
............"Ehh...really!" Riya and Priya looked at each other with incredulous look, wondering why did they not notice that."You really forgot to look at the report, didn't you!" Sofia Baur look at Riya and Priya with twitch in her temple thinking these two really became spendrifts."About that, Sister Riya. It's about time to call our irresponsible Boss, shouldn't we." Priya said with raising corner of her mouth thinking only option as to how they can solve fund problem."Ahh... Rohan, should we...?" Riya hesitated, unsure of how to express her concerns. If they didn’t have more funds, they wouldn’t be able to complete the upcoming projects."What are you so worried about? Didn't he say before that if we needed more funds, we could just contact him and he'd transfer what we need?" Priya replied, noticing Riya's anxiety. She wasn’t the least bit troubled about calling him. After all, she was just an employee, and there was no harm in asking their boss for financial support.Priya
............"How should I know what those arrogant shits are thinking? I just hope they don't enter Willowbrook City, or I might have to do something about them!" Rohan shrugged, his words turning cold."Hey... hey, Rohan... my man, you should know those arrogant guys aren't just any average men. It's what they have backing them that makes them so arrogant... and we're not in their league to criticize them." Ade looked speechless at Rohan's direct and cold words, even though he agreed. He knew they were nothing special compared to those arrogant piece of shits.As Ade was lost in thought, Rohan was mulling over the information.'How should I handle them? I'm not sure why their activity is getting closer to Willowbrook City. Are they here for the Turner siblings? Even if that possibility is slim, I need to make sure these arrogant guys don't get close to Willowbrook City,' Rohan thought, speculating why the Dragorin Hidden Family decided to send their men to all the neighboring citie
............Ade nodded and sprinted towards the door, while Ravi stood guard to prevent any other gangsters from escaping.The fight was already over except for a few men who came with Hans Schmidt. They stood, looking at Rohan with murderous intent while helping Hans to stand firm.As Ade sprinted through the side door, he followed the sound of hurried footsteps echoing in the dimly lit hallway. Arman Mace's shadow flickered in the distance as he rounded a corner. Ade quickened his pace, feeling like he was chasing a mouse, and a grin formed on his face.Meanwhile, inside the warehouse, Rohan advanced on Hans Schmidt. The remaining gang members, though outnumbered and exhausted, stood protectively around their leader. Rohan's eyes flickered as he thought about how to get information from this trash and dismantle the gang so they could never regroup."You think you can still walk away?" Rohan said, his voice calm but firm. "I've already given you a death sentence, so don't even thi
...... ...... "Like he said, we are not interested. So, care to tell us where your gang leader is?" Ade stepped forward, clearly annoyed, standing in front of Arman. He was not pleased with Arman's attempt to buy time. Even Ravi could see that Arman was just trying to keep them busy with his trash talk. "Fine, you asked for it." Arman, with a disgruntled expression, noticed his phone ringing. Understanding what this meant, he smirked at Rohan and his group. "Get back, Ade. We have a guest who seems to have just arrived!" Rohan, who was keeping a vigilant watch, noticed a few other presences outside the warehouse. Seeing Rohan's warning and vigilant expression, Ade instantly moved back beside him. Arman picked up the phone, his smirk widening into a sinister grin as he answered. "Right on time," he muttered, his eyes never leaving Rohan's. Rohan and Ade exchanged wary glances, both tense and more cautious at the change in Arman Mace's face. The atmosphere inside the warehouse g
............"1...10...30....55... Hmm, there are not that many here. Where might the rest be?" Rohan counted and looked back at Ravi for an answer."They should be patrolling other areas or maybe collecting money from the vendors," Ravi replied after thinking for a moment, checking the time. It was his guess based on the usual activity his team had observed from the gang."Hey, you fuckers, I'm talking to you! Are you ignoring me?" The gangsters who had thrown bottles on the ground glared at Rohan and his group, feeling ignored. Anger flashed across their faces."Crash...!""Fuck it, let's teach them a lesson!" Another group of five stood up, throwing their bottles too. Ten gangsters advanced towards Rohan, Ade, and Ravi."Damn it, they think we're weaklings!" one of the gangsters muttered angrily. Feeling humiliated by Rohan's dismissive attitude, they lunged at him, who was standing at the front."Swiish... Bam! ... Ahhhh...!!""Crash... Thud... Thud...!!"Just as the gangsters lu
............"Thank you again, Mister, and you too. Please, let me show my gratitude sometime if you have the time. Here’s my contact info!" Anshika Kumari bowed and thanked Rohan and Ade once more, offering her phone number to Rohan. She felt that words alone weren't enough to express her gratitude and wanted to invite them to dinner sometime.Although she was poor, she knew how important it was to be thankful after being saved from such a dangerous situation.If Rohan and Ade hadn't arrived when they did, who knows what that gangster might have done to her."It's alright. We'll call you when we have some time. Now off you go. That nice lady will drop you off wherever you need to go. And make sure you don't follow any shady uncles next time, alright?" Rohan smiled gently, noticing the little lady's smile, a stark contrast to her earlier crestfallen expression."Mmm... see you next time, Mister. Farewell for now!" Anshika Kumari nodded and said goodbye to Rohan and Ade before being g
............"Okay...Ms. Kumari, can you tell us how you ended up here? You know this place is very dangerous and filled with gangsters like those guys over there!" Rohan asked the girl pointed at the two pigs lying on the floor, wondering what her story was and what kind of situation led this girl to this dangerous place."I...!" Anshika looked at Rohan's face, hearing his words, unsure where to start explaining her situation that led to her current predicament.She became emotional as she remembered why she followed that portly man despite knowing he had no good intentions.At twenty years old, Anshika’s mother had suddenly been admitted to the hospital due to a stroke. Coming from a poor family of two, both mother and daughter relied heavily on each other, so she was in distress, needing urgent money for her mother's treatment.By chance, she met a portly middle-aged man who offered to pay her mother's hospital bills in exchange for doing something for him. With no other choice, s