Xander waited patiently for the officers to finish picking up their jaws from the floor. The officers returned their gifts to him and Xander could still see the look of apprehension crossed on their faces."How is this possible?" One of the officers asked. "How did you come about this amount of money?" Xander shrugged casually. "Will you even believe me if I tell you?" He asked. "Moments ago this man.. " he indicated the store owner. "...was about to throw me out of his store simply because he judged by my personal appearance that I have nothing.""Answer the question you wretched beggar." The store owner snapped at Xander angrily.Xander knew already that to explain was in vain so he shrugged and gave the police a number to call. The police officers wasted no time and dialled this number. The phone rang for a while before it was picked.Xander could not hear what was communicated at the other end but he saw the shock registering on the officer's face as he listened attentively to wh
Xander's heart sank when he saw Sebastian twirling the ring in his finger with a look of triumph on his face. "You've met the end of the road Xander." Sebastian said proudly. "There's no getting out of this one for you. You're done."Xander felt trapped and cornered and immediately began to look for ways to get free out of the trap he was caught up in. No matter how hard he searched, Xander could not find a way out. Sebastian had the ring, his only source of power and with the ring under Sebastian's control that meant that the dragon group had finally had their way. Xander had lost.Just then the thoughts of the unknown weapon resurfaced and Xander decided to play this as his last card and final resort."The ring won't do you much good. I have the weapon." Xander said, hoping against hope for his threat to be heeded but Sebastian only laughed."Did you hear me say you won't be leaving this place alive? I intend to keep that promise Xander. And besides, with the ring in my possession,
Xander gave his word and he intended to see it through to the latter. He would not disappoint Lina. Sebastian was arrested again, taken under custody and Xander suspected that he would be seeing the former mayor sometime soon. Again..After the rescue, Xander was able to retrieve his ring from Sebastian and as he made his way to Mr James' house, Xander could not stop pondering on the new revelation he had received. Sebastian had taken the ring from him but instead of what Xander dreaded, the ring had completely shut down on Sebastian as Sebastian could not use it. Perhaps this was what the ring would do if it fell in the hand of Tobias, the leader of the dragon group. If that would be the case, then Xander had nothing to worry about. Or so he thought.Xander returned to Mr James Mansion with Mr James and Lina. Immediately they got back, Lina excused herself, saying she needed to leave and ease herself but Xander knew that what she really wanted was for Xander to have some time with Mr
Just as he planned, Xander began making plans to get himself a house where he'll move in permanently. At present he was still living with Mr James and Lina. Xander was at Mr James' that afternoon when he was told that he had a visitor. He came out of the library and into the living room where he was told the visitor was waiting. When he got out, Xander saw a man waiting in the living room. The man was a total stranger to Xander, he appeared to be in his early twenties and he dressed smartly in a well ironed shirt over trousers and corporate dress shoes.The man's eyes followed Xander when he saw Xander approaching. "Doctor Xander?" He asked."Yes it is I." Xander replied, realization dawning on him finally that this man must be from the man whom he healed on his trip to the Crested Butte. Only that man would identify him as Doctor Xander.When Xander had answered, the man reached into his pocket and brought out an envelope which he handed to Xander. "I was instructed to deliver this t
Lady Willow's presence was a big shock for Xander. The woman seemed to have appeared out of thin air but the actual truth was that Lady Willow was already seated in that cafe even before Xander arrived. The vengeful woman was on the path of vengeance and she had resolved to spy on Xander lately, following him up like a plague. She normally sat here at the cafe which was close to Mr James' mansion, watching carefully and gathering information. Eric was equally surprised at the appearance of his mother. Eric wasn't so afraid of his mother at present but still, Lady Willow was one to command fear and awe at the hearts of her rivals. "This is what you've been up to?" Lady Willow asked, her eyes focused on her son with disgust and contempt. "You fat useless oaf! This is what you've chosen? To turn your back against your family?!" She almost screamed her words, sending spit over the entire table and drawing the attention of the people present. "I'm not a child any more." Eric replied hot
Lady Willow and Tobias had not yet seen Xander and he, on his part, didn't want them to see him at the VIP area so he rose from the table and began to make his way back to the common area. The attendant who had introduced Xander to his seat quickly came forward. "Is everything okay sir?" The man asked. "It's alright. I'll just be over here." Xander said, indicating a table and chair close by. "I'll be back when Mr Davis shows up."The attendant stepped back with a satisfied look on his face and Xander walked past to join the crowd. He was keeping an eye out for Lady Willow and Tobias and did not notice when another person walked up to him. "I knew you'd come too." The voice spoke besides Xander jumping him abruptly and he turned to see Eric grinning at him. "Eric..." Xander exclaimed, shaking hands with Eric. Eric was dressed in a fine and well ironed tuxedo with his hair arranged stylishly. Xander was a bit taken aback by Eric there. "Eric... What are you doing here?" Xander ask
The whole room was on a standstill as Mr Davis made his way to the centre of the room accompanied by his team of security. Lady Willow and Tobias didn't actually believe that Mr Davis had really said this. They ogled at Xander in awe. Mr Davis took his place at the VIP table and sat down, gesturing to the whole room to take their seats too. As every other seat was occupied, Lady Willow and Tobias were forced to remain at the same table with Xander and Tobias, very much to their dislike. Three chairs at the high table were empty. Xander knew that one was for him and the other two he could not think of the people who would be occupying them. Just as if he had meant to answer Xander's question, Mr Davis clicked a spoon on his glass cup in an effort to calm the room down. The chatter and noise died down immediately, casting the whole room into solience.Dr Davis stood up with a warm smile on his lips. His gaze fell on the whole room and for while he stood there quietly observing the gue
The whole room went perfectly still as the guests held their breath quietly watching the stare down between Tobias and Mr Davis. Tobias' challenge to Mr Davis was something that shocked those who knew them well. For those who knew them, at first it was obvious that Tobias was going to be the one who would inherit Mr Davis' companies but all had changed in a matter of seconds leaving Tobias bitter and enraged."You can not insult me this way by placing this low life scum in my place!" Tobias yelled loudly. "We've been together for years before you went on to have yourself infected with that disease. If anyone deserves to be your heir, then it's me! I deserve to be your heir or at least receive some portion of your wealth."Mr Davis, after a short and calm pause, decided to speak up too. "Yes, Tobias. You were right to say that we've known each other for years. You're right to say we've been best friends a while ago. But where were you when I fell ill? You vanished Tobias, you were nowh