"Xander? How could it be that he is the one that he came for?" It was difficult for them to believe what laid right before their very eyes.
The guards who were so engrossed with what they were doing and didn't realize what had been going on shot a sneer at her.Even though they were too captivated by her alluring beauty, they knew better to separate their private life from work life.Richard was certainly not the kindest of bosses.They shot a quick glance at the lady that was trying to raise their captive up and one of them held their hands."What do you think it is that you are trying to miss?" They inquired swiftlyThere was a quick gasp throughout the place. Today was certainly a day where surprises were going to roll out.She frowned. The guards didn't know who she was but nobody has ever treated her in such a manner before.Her bodyguards who noticed from their car quickly nosed their way into the place and grappled the hands of the man.Richard's security paired up and almost peeped their pants at the massive structure that they could only be equated to ants before.Cold chills ran through their spine knowing that they had gotten themselves into a lot of trouble."What do you want us to do with them ma'am?" They inquired gravely, still holding the hands of the man that had dared to touch her."Serve the bones of the first man. And for the others. Use your head." Lina replied and pulled away slowly.The guards got forward towards them, and they were soon sent flying into the air. "Crack." The loud shattering of bones could be heard, followed by the loud groan from one of the men.For the rest of them, blood gushed out from every single outline of their body. Laying on the floor, they could hardly move, grunting with pain.Finally they were done and Lina helped Xander odd from the floor with her stretched hands.Richard was still surprised and confused at the events that were happening so fast.And what was more shocking was that the renowned and most talked about figure in the hall of the city didn't come for him but instead for that punk.He was equally handsome, well built and had everything that she would want in a man.Jealousy filled his bones. And felt like ripping Xander apart with his claws. He was always standing in his way and he hated him so much for that."Now tell me Xander, which of them tried to bully my boyfriend?" Lina.The proceeding words got the whole of the crowd flying with shock. It had been rumored that their Lina was single and even a virgin and no man could penetrate her cycle.But then, she comes publicly to announce that she now has a boyfriend. While the men were jealous of Xander, the ladies could not help it but gritted their teeth under the oppressive Aura of the heiress.Richard, who was still finding it difficult to believe and could not accept that he had lost the battle to someone like Richard, stepped forward.His frown was directly towards Richard. Enough to rip him apart if that was possible."You foolish con man. Have you succeeded in deceiving the most successful heiress in the whole of the city? Do you know how much trouble it is that you will be getting yourself into?" He frowned."Excuse you?" Lina said and Richard replaced her gaze back to her.This time, the frown that was hovering on his face was soon replaced with a smile."Miss. Lina, you don't know who he is. He is a well known scammer and a renowned gold digger. He is going to divorce today right after his wife discovered how much of her wealth he had sucked." Richard began his explanationLina scoffed."What is he taking me for? A fool?"Before she came to that place, she had already done her personal research on the matter. How much Xander had treated his wife as a queen, only for her to get pregnant for another man."Such an ungrateful fool." She muttered under her breath."Is that so..Or you are Just picking after his dung?" He replied.Richard froze. He had not expected her to say the words."You have to save yourself. If I am lying, why is he so quiet about it?""It's already fact. Do I have to confirm it again?" Xander, who was still weak after the beating, was still firm with his words.Richard's facial expression changed."You..." He pointed his finger towards him but pulled it back after some moments."It seemed as though the beating that you had been given previously was not enough." Richard didn't realize when he said words.The frown on Lina's face deepened."So it was you that had the guts to touch him and you still have the guts to spill it before me?" She thundered.Before he could say anything worthy of note, Lina flung multii slaps at him until the side of his mouth bleed.He stared at the crowd. His embarrassment that such a thing was done in public surprising the inner pain that he felt.Meanwhile, Helana who had been gritting with jealousy could not stand it anymore. She was yet to understand the position of the person that was standing before her."It's not enough that you had to bring your boyfriend to our divorce. You still have to make hee cause trouble?" She frowned.Xander could not believe her words. He let out a bitter chuckle as he went ahead to say with a bitter expression on his face."So tell me. What exactly are we going to refer to Richard that you have been cheating with for such a long time now. Your pet?" He responded.A smile hovered on Lina's face seeing them barter. Xander was never a coward as he was equal to the task."You.." she growled."Get this piece of trash out of this place right away or you are not going to like what I am going to do to you." Helena said."Do your worst." He replied.The words made her flare up with anger. Meanwhile, Lina was still trying to process the words that she had been referred to as.Her teeths clenched as she turned around towards Helana and inquired."What did you just refer to me as?" Lina waited for her to retrieve her Words.But to her surprise and also to the surprise of everyone present and including Richard, she repeated the words."You are nothing more than a useless piece of trash." Helena responded."Retrieve those words of yours now." She said,But an over pampered Helana who didn't know who she was dealing with was certainly not going to do that."You can obviously do your worst because I am certainly not going to do that." She replied.Before she could tell what happened next, a slap handed on her cheeks.Helena was furious and tried to return the slap but her hands were held up in the air by one of Lina's guards and another slap landed on her face.She was stunned, right from the day that she was born still now, no one had ever dared to treat in such a manner.Her guts were already sinking down with anger. She wanted her revenge and wanted Lina to fall down on her knees and kiss her feet and apologize. She has Richard.With forced tears streaming down from her cute little baby face, she made her way towards Richard and fell down on his arms."You are not going to allow him go scout free are you? After everything that she had done to the mother of your child and you." Her hands ran through the outlines of her protruding stomach."Call your father Richard. You know that he is not going to take any incidence of someone molesting his child.He is in the army and is certainly going to send down a battalion to bring her down together with those puppets of hers." She lamented, expecting Richard to do something quickly about it.While Lina watched with a playful smile on her face and her hands crossed over her chest. Richard was trying to avoid her as hard as he could but a stubborn Helana would not let him be."Richard. Are you even listening to me? Are you just going to let her go?" She was already getting fed up.That was certainly his last stray. Richard drew her off from his body and slapped her head on his face, pulling her under the heavy weight of shock and surprise."Have you gone mad?" He thundered at her. The inner sockets of his eyes blazing with fury and the pattern of his free breathing growing irregular by the minute.Helana was stunned as she could not believe that Richard was the one who just slapped her, siding a stranger over her."Do you realize who that is? The heiress of the Jade family?" Richard thundered.The words were like a sudden stab right through her heart as she could not believe that it was someone that powerful."But what's she doing with Xander?" She shivered even harder."We want to go and get a meal," Lina responded with a smirk on her face.The war could be equated to a flash of lightning bolts running through the spine of everyone present.They still thought that she might be joking about that. But having dinner with the Almighty Jade's family was something that all of~~~~ them that were present there were going to die for.Helana shivered, knowing just how much trouble she had gotten herself into. If the Jade family wanted you dead, they were going to do it and nobody was nobody finds out anything about it.She understood why Richard did what he did now. Even if she was in h
"Do your worst." Lina stood her ground, getting her even more angry than she was already.The rate of their racing hearts seemed to increase, the silence an impending emblem of their rivalry. Xander could already tell that there was going to be a way there for sure. One that they might not be able to control."Get me the manager." The lobby manager turned over to the guard.She shuddered before going ahead with the message that he had been instructed to be. Besides, who wasn't going to be, he was the beginning of all the duels in the first place."Let's see what you are going to look like when coming out of jail." The lobby manager was jealous of her looks, getting her on the edge even more."The question should be who is going to go to that jail instead," Lina replied with a wicked smile on her face.Soon, Mrs. Williams walked into the place and walked up to the lobby manager."Honey, is there a problem?" He said.Lina's eyes bulged, this was certainly going to be interesting for s
The stink of fear and dominance was evident in the room. They had offended someone that they shouldn't have been dear to."We will do anything ma'am. Just spare our lives." They continued to plead.Lina's facial expression flinched, and her hands crawled inwards. They weren't worth wasting her time on. But that didn't mean that she was going to let them go."Mr. Williams." She called out and the boss shivered."Yes! Yes! Miss Lina." He stuttered."Is there any vacation in the cleaning department?" She emphasized and he nodded his head rapidly.Even though there was none, okay would be created immediately just because she was the one who requested it."That's good." Lina smiled slightly walking over to the two couples that were clinging to the floor, their faces washed up with fear."I'm being generous today, how will you like the job of a cleaner?" Lina directed her questions towards Mr. Welson.The drop of sweat on his face soon coupled into a large stream as he shivered at the breat
Xander's heart continued to race. From the way that Lina looked at them, he could tell that the alcohol was beginning to wear off completely.She could at least sense exactly what was going on.Mrs. Jane was one that she was tasked with right after the death of her parents. Her Uncle's wife, James.Even though Mr. Jane never liked her, there was nothing that could be done about it since right after the death of her parents, her grandfather, the Patron of the family, had tasked them with her care.And this ripped Mrs. Jones's heart even more, she was more loved and carried more air of grace than all her other children, fueling her hate and anger even more."Lina? Do you just decide to go about into the slum picking up people and bringing them into the family's Villa?" Her words were likened to the sharp edges of a sword piercing through the heart.The frown that appeared on Lina's face afterward was inevitable.Lina knew that it was her fault and could not allow only Xander to take th
It was going to be a really big insult to Lina if Xander accepted such money and even though he needed it, he pushed it backward to the old man and said. "I can't accept your money, sir." He replied politely.They tried to persuade him but he would not move away from his stance.Mr. James thought it was going to be easy for him after all and this made him frown deeply.Xander was just like his niece. Extremely stubborn. No wonder they were able to find themselves and get along so easily in the first place.But he was not going to sit back and watch them spoil their plans. But after the long time that it had taken them to plot it out.He leaned forward with an irritated look on his face, having the intention to scare Xander away who continued to stare right into his eyes without a bulge.He was one of the most confident people that he had meant who would dare to stare right into his eyes. Even as a poor man that he was.'Maybe he is just trying to act strong just because he is intendin
"How can you make him come up with the man of that root when we barely know anything about it?" The frown on Lina's face knew no bounds.She never thought that her uncle was going to resort to such a means to achieve his aims. Regrets washed over her, for allowing Xander to take up the challenge in the first place."There was no rule to the game right?" The grin on Mr. James's face was one that spoke of pure evil.Lina clenched her teeth, wishing that she could take the root off the floor and snatch it right on the floor so that it was going to shatter.Mr. James smiled because there was certainly no way that he was going to get it correctly. And this way, he was going to be out of their lives forever.In the real sense, he saw Xander as the biggest fool of the century, thinking that he was going to win a fight with the lord of cunningness.The Initial smile on his face broadened even more to the extent that he could not hold it anymore."You can still back down now and leave. But I
"What did you just say?" James inquired in such a manner that got Vincent confused.He could easily tell that something was happening there but he seemed to be the only one in the dark."He simple language, you lost." Xander interpreted with a smirk that was enough to get anyone angry but instead, Mr. James was still imprisoned in the dark realms of his shock. As a loud drum sucked deep down into his body system, he could hear the faint banging of his heart growing louder with an increased velocity.Neither was he ready to accept defeat either way. But it seemed this Xander of a kid just found a way to gag it down his throat.This increased his anger and hatred towards Xander who he now saw as a force to reckon with and do away with as soon as it was possible."I'm sure that he cheated, there is no way that he could have gotten the answers correct, I made sure of that." Mr. James quickly sprouted out.Not only was he going to be disgraced by losing a bet to such a slimy punk. But als
"Why now?" Was the definition of the expression that was written all over their faces.It would have been easy to deal with Xander and Lina together but with the patron around, that was going to be close to impossible.With glares left in their faces, there was nothing left to be done apart from them to welcome him off course.Staying away from their deadly stares as though none of them existed, Mr. Anderson walked over to his favorite with a great smile on his face, and without being told, Lina walked up to him.He was beaming with comfort that he didn't feel when he was with the rest of them and they got into a tight hug.They were like two lovers who just got together after being separated for just a short time, even though it had been just for a few hours."I am so glad to see you, Grandpa." Her smile was enough to clear the whole room from the tense aura that he had encountered when he had walked in the first instance."Too bad that I am not as happy to see you as you are to see
The news of his demise spread like wildfire, a whisper of tragedy that soon turned into a public lament, his name etched in the annals of local heroes, a hero who had fallen in a quest to save a friend, a hero who had died in a blaze of glory.Back at the ballroom, Lina stood by the window, her eyes fixed on the cityscape, her face pale and drawn, her body wracked with sobs. The wedding cake, a testament to the dreams they had shared, now sat in the corner, a bittersweet reminder of a love lost, a life shattered.The sun, a cruel and mocking orb, peeked over the horizon, casting a pale, sickly light over the sprawling cemetery. It seemed to mock the sorrow etched on the faces of the mourners gathered there. The air hung heavy with grief, a tangible weight pressing down on their hearts. It was the day of Xander's burial, a day that had been so eagerly anticipated just weeks before; a day of celebration, of vows, of a lifetime together. Now, it was a day of mourning, a day of tears, a d
The warm morning air carried the scent of jasmine and wisteria, a sweet, heady fragrance that danced around Xander as he stood on the balcony with Lina. He held her hand, her fingers slender and cool against his palm, and his gaze swept across the bustling city below. The vibrant lights of the city throbbed like a giant, pulsing heart, a constant reminder of the life he had built, the life he was about to build with Lina.The ring, a band of polished silver etched with intricate symbols, sat comfortably on his finger. It was the ring that had shielded him from harm, the ring that had made him feel untouchable, a beacon of power that he could draw on. The ring was a constant reminder of his escape, his journey from a humble, forgotten corner of the city to the heart of its power, a rise that was as unlikely as it was exhilarating.But as he watched the twinkling lights and felt Lina's closeness, he felt a different kind of power, a warmth that spread through him like a gentle flame. It
Xander sat awkwardly on the plush armchair, its soft cushions offering little comfort. Across from him, Mr. James, a man whose face usually held a gloomy expression, sat with his shoulders slumped and a worried frown etched on his brow.'Where is Lina?' Mr. James finally asked, his voice a low rumble.'She's resting,' Xander replied, his voice tight with worry. 'The poor girl had suffered too much.'He couldn't bring himself to say more, not after the past few weeks. The events had been a whirlwind of betrayal, pain, and a chilling realization of the true depths of the Dragon Group's influence.Mr. James, as if sensing Xander's feelings, leaned back in his chair and sighed. 'It's all my fault,' he whispered, his eyes flickering to the floor. 'If I hadn't joined the Dragon Group, none of this would have happened.' He looked at Xander, his face breaking into a heart-wrenching expression of regret. 'I was so naive. I thought they were just a business group, a powerful engine of progress.
The rage that had been simmering inside Xander since the first encounter with Scarface, the man with a face etched with cruel scars, bubbled over. The scene in the cellar replayed in his mind – the fear in Lina’s eyes, the taunts of Scarface, the taste of his own blood, the desperate fight against the Dragon Group. But then, the words of the old man, his mentor, echoed in his mind. The old man had said, 'Sometimes, forgiveness is the hardest choice, yet the strongest. It lets the poison go, not just for them, but for you too.'Xander turned to Lina, who was still trembling, her eyes wide with fear and disbelief. He knelt before her, his gaze lingering on the bruises that dotted her arms and the scratch on her cheek, his heart a knot of anger and concern. He wanted to tear Scarface limb from limb, to punish him for the pain he had inflicted on her, on him. Yet, the old man’s words resonated, a soothing balm on his burning rage.“I’ll let him live,” Xander said, his voice hoarse with th
The rage that had been simmering within Xander for years finally boiled over. A raw, primal hunger for vengeance consumed him, leaving no room for reason or caution. He watched as Tobias, his face contorted with smug disdain, casually tossed Lina aside as if she were a discarded rag doll. The movement was a spark igniting the inferno within him, fueling a fury that had no bounds.“Tobias,” Xander snarled, the word heavy with unspoken threats. His body, taut with pent-up energy, launched itself forward like a guided missile, aimed directly at Tobias. The air crackled with anticipation, the silence punctuated only by the thudding of his own heartbeat. He saw Tobias, his eyes widening in alarm as the inevitable collision drew near, raise his hands in a futile attempt to ward off the assault. The impact was brutal, a sickening crunch as their bodies collided with the force of a battering ram. They went down hard, the ground groaning beneath their combined weight.It was a dance of pure fe
The cellar, once a dank and shadowed space, had become a crucible of raw magic and chilling fear. The air hung heavy with the lingering scent of burnt flesh and ozone, a silent testament to the fiery ball unleashed by Scarface, lieutenant of the Dragon Group. Everyone present, with the exception of Xander, had braced for a gruesome spectacle. They envisioned a scene of charred flesh and bone, the young man reduced to nothing more than a smouldering husk. Instead, they were met with a stillness that felt almost unnatural, a quiet defiance that spoke volumes.Xander stood amidst the wreckage, his clothes unmarred, his face serene. A soft smile played on his lips, a smile that held a hint of victory, of an inner knowledge that was unsettling in its calmness. The silence stretched, punctuated only by the ragged gasps of those who had witnessed this impossible display of immunity. Even Scarface, his face still contorted with a mixture of disbelief and rage, faltered, his eyes fixed on the
The dimly lit room, once a den of gambling and illicit pleasure, was now a battleground painted in crimson and laced with the groans of the fallen. Xander, a whirlwind of fury and determination, moved through the chaos with the grace of a predator. His movements, a blur of fists and feet, were a symphony of violence, each strike delivered with the precision of a well-oiled machine. He fought like a man possessed, fueled by a primal rage that defied description.His opponents, initially a horde of thugs, were now a scattered, demoralized mob. Their bravado had evaporated like mist under the unforgiving glare of the sun. They stood frozen, their faces etched with a mixture of terror and disbelief. Some lay sprawled on the floor, their bodies contorted in ungodly positions, silent testaments to Xander's relentless assault. He danced around them, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous light, his muscles taut with coiled energy, a predator circling its prey.The air crackled with an electric t
The oppressive weight of the iron door, thick as a tomb slab, pressed against Tobias's heart, a physical manifestation of the fear that had begun to gnaw at him. His mind, usually so sharp and calculating, was starting to scramble, his carefully constructed plan unravelling. He had anticipated every possible contingency, every threat, yet here stood Xander, a whirlwind of fury and determination, ready to shatter the illusion of Tobias's absolute control.A sickening thud echoed through the chamber, the sound of a man's body collapsing against the unyielding stone floor. Tobias's grip tightened on Lina's hand, his fingers sinking into her soft flesh, the pain a distant, irrelevant sensation. The man, a loyal soldier, had been a mere pawn in Tobias's grand scheme, a sacrifice to buy him precious seconds – seconds he was now desperately clinging to.He watched, frozen, through the intricate screen set into the door, as Xander, his face a mask of raw fury, gathered the raw power of the ri
The acrid scent of clay hung thick in the air, a miasma interwoven with the faint tang of fear. Xander, his fists clenched, couldn't stand there any longer, a caged beast watching his prey chant insults. The man, a hulking form, stood by the racks, his gaze fixed on Xander, but his eyes, darting nervously, betrayed his vigilance. He was a watchman, a sentinel, placed there by the dragon group, the shadowy organization that had snatched his fiancée, Lina.Xander's anger was a roaring furnace within him, fueled by a desperation that gnawed at his sanity. He had tracked them, followed the slithering trail of clues, leading him to this ramshackle pottery shop, a facade cloaking a dark secret.With a roar, Xander lunged, a blur of fury. His fist connected with the man's jaw with the force of a battering ram, sending the watchman reeling backward. He crashed against the wall, but before he could find his footing, Xander was upon him again, his grip like a vise.'Now,' Xander growled, his vo