Lina's heart plummeted as she gazed at the man who was supposed to be her future husband. She stepped back in astonishment, attempting to distance herself from this stranger whom her father had chosen fit for her. Her expression showed shock and panic, with her eyes wide and mouth open. And as Lina struggled for words, Xander, who had been silent the entire time, felt his heart shatter into a million pieces. His beloved Lina, the lady with whom he had recently begun a relationship, was now being pushed to marry someone else. How could this happen? How could everything deteriorate so quickly?Xander's hands curled into fists as he battled to keep his wrath and irritation at bay. He knew he couldn't stop this, that Lina's fate had already been decided. The mayor and Mr James wielded considerable power in the city. But he couldn't stand by and watch her be coerced into a loveless marriage. As he looked at Lina's tear-stained face, Xander knew that this could be the moment he had been d
Xander sat in the guest room, his gaze locked on the window as he recalled the events of three weeks earlier. It had been a watershed event, potentially changing the trajectory of his life forever. He had stepped before Mr. James and Mayor Sebastian, the town's two most powerful leaders, and made an arrangement that would turn his life upside down. They had asked him to avoid Lina, his true love, and to welcome his ex-wife back into his life. Lina's astonishment and dismay were evident, and Xander felt guilty for giving her such misery.He anticipated her to lash out at him, yell and cuss, and possibly physically attack him. Instead, she simply turned and exited the room, a disappointed expression on her face. That reaction devastated Xander, leaving him humiliated and defeated. True to their word, Mr. James had given Xander a brand-new Rolls-Royce and a fully furnished bungalow to live in with his ex-wife, Helena. Xander was suspicious of Helena's sudden reappearance after being aw
"Stay back, Helena," Xander advised her before leaving. But Helena had different plans. She couldn't let down her mother, Lady Willow. As soon as Xander passed the corner, she dashed away on her own errand. Helena arrived at the cafe quickly, as it was just around the corner. She threw open the glass door, the ringing of its little bell signalling her approach. Her gaze swiftly roamed the dimly lit room, landing on her mother, who sat alone at a little table in the corner. Helena approached Lady Willow without hesitation and took the seat across from her. Her mom's face brightened up as she saw her. "There she is." Lady Willow said, her voice full of pride and adoration. "The Golden Woman." "Hello, mother." Helena said, attempting to mask her tiredness. She had spent the entire time doing errands for Lady Willow, and she was starting to feel the weight of her mother's expectations on her shoulders. "Helena, how are things going?" Lady Willow inquired, leaning forward conspiratoria
The few servants standing outside the home paused in their work, their eyes widening in surprise at the unexpected sight of Xander wielding a weapon at such an early hour. They talked amongst themselves, wondering what could be producing such an outburst of aggression. Their conjecture was swiftly quiet when Xander called for Mr James to appear. The housemaster, known for his fury and harsh manner, was undoubtedly shocked by the noise outside. He arrived on the balcony overlooking the driveway, his eyes focused in displeasure as he looked down at the intruder.Mr James was plainly not prepared for the day, still dressed in his rumpled nightgown, his hair unkempt, and his eyes hazy from just waking up. But that didn't stop his voice from being filled with anger and venom as he shouted, "What do you think you're doing, young man?" Xander's expression remained constant, as did his determination. "I've come here to make a statement." he said, his voice firm and unyielding despite the te
A sneer curled at the edges of Xander's mouth as he met the Mayor's stare with steely determination. "You do not have three days, Mayor Sebastian." he stated. "What?" The Mayor's confusion was obvious. Xander swung the bat with all his strength in one rapid motion, catching the Mayor off guard and landing a heavy blow on his skull. The sound of the impact echoed throughout the yard as the Mayor collapsed to the ground, the bat still clenched tightly in Xander's fingers. As the astonished officers hurried to their fallen Mayor, it was as if time had stopped. All eyes were on Xander, incredulity written on their faces. His movements had been fast and decisive, catching everyone off guard.And at that moment, it was evident that nothing would stop Xander from fighting for the woman he loved.Gasps of surprise and fear echoed across the room as Xander stood over the fallen Mayor, his grip on the bat still firm. Lina, Xander's longtime friend and confidante, Lina was shocked. She could
The events which unfolded right before the mansion was a shocking experience for all those who witnessed it. Xander had stormed Mr James' house in the sleek red Rolls Royce that Mr James gave him. While everyone thought Xander to be a mad man it was finally revealed that Xander was actually up to something. The drive that Xander gave to the police actually contained proof that mayor Sebastian and Mr James were involved in criminal activities which included embezzlement and trafficking. "How did you get this?" Lina asked, the moment they had returned into the living room and were sitting down. "I contacted an old acquaintance of mine who was a hacker." Xander replied. "Employ a criminal to catch a criminal?" Lina raised her eyebrows questionably and Xander shrugged. "Well, one of them had to go and at the time, I chose the Mayor.""I can't believe my father would stoop so low." Lina's eyebrows furrowed in annoyance. "Sure he's been cold and he's been cruel but I never believed him
Xander found himself walking down an empty street. Every building on either side of him seemed deserted or destroyed. The street itself was eerily quiet but Xander walked on. To what purpose was he heading? Xander himself could not tell, he only knew that he was supposed to walk and that is what he did, he walked on. Suddenly, it felt as if he was being watched. The hair at the back of his neck stood in anticipation. Xander turned quickly but saw no one behind him. Maybe he was only mistaken. But as he turned to the path he was following, he was surprised to see a figure standing there dressed all in black with a hood lowered on his face. "One way or the other, I will get that ring. One way or the other I will have my way." The mysterious figure sneered. "Go Xander." Another voice would shout from afar, urging him on in urgency. "The weapon Xander! Find the weapon!" This new voice would yell. Before Xander could make a move, the mysterious figure would reach out and choke him wit
The room was dark with no lighting save for the moonlight penetrating through the light curtains of the bedroom. Quietly, he crept about the room, careful not to arouse the original occupants of the house. He needed to carry out his mission as quietly as possible. The intruder tip toed about quietly, his outfit blending into the darkness of the room. His movements were as quiet as a snake as he made his way to his target, a huge wardrobe which stood beside the huge bed. He quickly uncorked a vial of liquid he had brought with him and in one spray he emptied the contents in the wardrobe. His mission was completed. ****Xander and Lina returned home late that day. They had been out at the open air restaurant they frequented. As they both entered the house, Xander flicked a switch and the lights came on. "I'm telling you Xander we need to leave, we need to disappear and leave everything behind." Lina was saying. "Why do you think my father and the Mayor have been released? The dragon