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Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN
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
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN
"You are invited to attend Mr James' soiree which is held tomorrow evening at 8pm. Don't be late." Xander read the message out loudly. His eyes immediately went to Lina's face after reading the note. "A soiree?" Xander asked. "Yea it's a kind of evening party." Lina replied. "Of course I know what it is.. But still a soiree? Immediately after he's left jail?""I know right?" Lina nodded. "Knowing my father well, I know that he's up to something here.""Maybe an important message he needs to pass across?""It's called a party Xander, we won't be the only people in attendance. The question is, should we attend this?"Xander thought silently for a while. It was clear that he was having conflicting thoughts at this moment but after a while, he steadied himself. "I think we should honour this invitation." He said. ***In another place a figure lurked in the shadows patiently waiting. The night breeze rustled the leaves softly and the mysterious figure shifted uncomfortably, she had wait
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN
Lina too looked round the room quickly. "Where's my father?" She asked, clearly noting his absence now. "Probably hatching an evil plan somewhere no doubt." Xander replied dismissively. "We shouldn't have come." Lina spoke again after a long pause. "We shouldn't have come here.""Relax love. We're here now so let's just flow with the moment." Xander smiled reassuringly. "Hey..... Here they are... The couple of the century." He called out loudly and without waiting for an invite, he dropped into an empty chair at Xander and Lina's table. It was Richard. "Richard." Xander said quietly, his eyes boring straight into his rival's eyes. "Xander." Richard smiled back at him. "How long has it been, buddy. I miss you for real.""Do you know?" Lina asked sarcastically. "Hey.... Lina." Richard turned to Lina as if noticing her for the first time. "Lina, our little heiress. The woman of the house, there you are. I thought you wouldn't be joining us.""We're sorry to disappoint you. What are
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN
Mr James stood at the top of the stairs overlooking the huge room with its gathering. He also wore a long white coat with matching trousers and shoes. In his mouth was a huge Cuban cigar and at his side stood the ex Mayor, Sebastian. Sebastian was also clad richly in a white suit. At his neck, a golden tie clip shined brightly and the toes and heels of his shoes were laced with gold as well. "Welcome, welcome you all to this great gathering." Mr James spoke out to the crowd. "At this moment I have but one command only, enjoy yourself." He clapped his hands together signalling the music to continue. The soft music continued together with the chink of glasses and chatter. Mr James descended the stairs with Sebastian beside him, the latter's shoes sounding loudly on the marbled floor. Servants bowed and parted quickly as Mr James made his way straight to the head of the crowd and sat down, his eyes never looking towards Xander's direction. However, Sebastian made his way straight to
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN
Xander grabbed her hand and he concentrated again but not as hard as before. The ring emitted a tiny wisp of red mist. Xander knew that Lina was not okay but he could not tell what was the reason behind this. He was about to check again with the ring when a voice came behind him. "You came." Xander turned around immediately to see Mr James standing there with his cigar in hand. He appeared to be amused as he gazed upon Xander and then Lina. "Hello daughter." He said. "Father." Lina said sharply, her face devoid of emotions. "It's good to see you again Lina." Mr James said. "Yes and I'm about to leave so whatever you called us here for, whatever you wanted to say to us, say it now." Lina went straight to the point. Mr James smiled. "All business huh? Well, I have an offer for you Xander, an irresistible offer. ""I'm listening." Xander said forcefully. "Well, we're ready to offer you money, a house outside the city where you would live out your life with the woman you so love, Li
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN
"She needs help, Doctor!" Xander yelled, his cry of urgency plunging the Doctor into action immediately. "Bring her in quick!" Dr Rasher called as he quickly stepped aside allowing them to enter. Doctor Rasher directed them to his guest room where Lina was carefully laid on the bed. Dr Rasher went to work immediately examining Lina and Xander stood at the side breathing heavily as he watched. In his mind, Xander hoped that nothing happened to Lina. Xander hoped that Dr Rasher would be able to figure something out even though he himself could not. "Wait in the living room." Dr Rasher instructed him suddenly. "No.. I'm not going anywhere. I'll not leave her." Xander protested, clearly disturbed at the notion of leaving Lina. "Xander I can't do my work very well when you're pacing there in an agitated manner." Doctor Rasher replied calmly. "I need space."Xander stopped and thought for a while before finally leaving the room, closing the door behind him. Once he stepped out, the fi
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEEN
Doctor Rasher sighed and hesitated for a while, clearly uncomfortable with what he was about to say next. "There's an ancient family of healers that could be of help to you. They are versed in the art of healing and there's hardly anything they can't heal." Dr Rasher spoke finally. "That's just it?" Xander asked in anticipation. "Okay, where is this family please?""They live on the outskirts of the city. They are also a powerful family and they also owe their allegiance to the dragon group."Xander's expression became worried at the new information he received. "Dragon group?" He asked. "Yes. If there's one cause they are solely and totally dedicated to, it is the Dragon group Xander." Xander thought for a while. What exactly would I do now? Was he supposed to turn to an enemy to help? Even if he does so, will they give him the help that he required? Those questions were questions Xander could not answer at the moment. Xander then made up his mind to try and save Lina even if it
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
"Look closely at that guy who attacked the mayor. It is him." The cab driver argued. The leader of the gang of thugs turned back and glared at Xander. He scanned Xander in his fierce gaze from the latter's head down to the toes. "Are you the man this thing speaks of?" He inquired loudly."No sir. I'm not." Xander replied hastily, ceasing this opportunity to wriggle himself out of the trouble he faced."Search him." The leader ordered and immediately, two of the thugs moved forward to search Xander. They searched his pockets and any space he had on himself thoroughly but all they found was just a meagre amount of money."This is the only thing we could find, Boss." One of the men said as he held out the money to their leader. The leader snatched it angrily from him and stuffed it into his pockets."So I'm free to leave now right?" Xander inquired hopefully.But the leader's back was turned to him at the moment. "I'll deal with you later." The leader said to the cab driver who had brou
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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
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE
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
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY EIGHT
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.
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN
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
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SIX
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
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE
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
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FOUR
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
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THREE
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
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TWO
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
