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Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE
"You..." Xander said with vermom laced in his voice. The man who stood at the door smiled sarcastically. "Me." He replied and slowly made his way into the room. "Welcome Frank, welcome." Mrs Willow smiled widely at the sight of the newcomer. The man made his way where Lady Willow sat and the latter stretched out her hand. The man stooped to kiss her hand before sitting down."Xander, we finally get to meet in the flesh." The man said, his eyes boring into Xander."Yea finally." Xander sneered. "You grew up and decided to take a step right? Colour me fascinated." Xander said as he returned to his chair now facing Lady Willow and this newcomer."Xander this is Frank and Frank, Xander." Lady Willow remarked cheerfully."Xander is an old pal, we go way back." Frank said."Ooo.... Is that so?" Lady Willow feigned surprise with her hand pressed to her chest."You can't believe how happy I am now that we're discussing face to face." Frank stated."I'm sorry I wouldn't say the same." Xander
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SIX
At the mention of Ariel, the Doctor's wife ran out of the kitchen where she was. "Ariel? Did you say Ariel?" She asked in alarm.Dr Rasher was simply caught in his own emotions and for a moment it seemed that the doctor was unable to talk again and the call was still on.Swiftly, Xander snatched the reciever from his hand. "Hello Ariel, this is Xander." He spoke into the receiver calmly."Xander..." Ariel called and then broke into sobs at the other end."Easy Ariel, easy.. take it easy." Xander said in an effort to calm the terrified girl down. "Please help me... Get me out of here Xander." She pleaded."Calm down Ariel calm down. I need you to tell me exactly where you are." Xander asked."Somewhere in Crested Butte Colorado." Ariel replied urgently. "Please Xander, please.... I need help!""Just stay tight Ariel. I'll come and get you." Xander promised. "Please hurry. I don't think I can last another month here in this horrible place." Ariel cried out. "I need to go now. They're
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SEVEN
Richard was simply shocked seeing Xander in his room that early morning. What was he doing here? What was this about? Richard was cornered. Xander looked at the woman on the bed covering herself with the sheets up to her chin and a smug expression spread on his face. "Hey.. Aren't you that girl with the new mayor? That P.A of his?" Xander asked. Richard swallowed painfully. Xander had truly cornered him for real this time. "Hey... I... I... Can explain.." He Stammered. "I don't want your explanation Richard." Xander replied calmly. "And I'm not concerned about who chose to sleep with either. All I want is just a little bit of favour." Xander said. Richard's heart skipped at Xander's words. He knew that Xander's favours were not something one could hope for, but at the moment he needed to keep Xander happy else he would be in deep waters. "What could I do for you?" Richard asked, praying within him and hoping against hope that Xander would not demand for something out of his reach
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY EIGHT
"Eric, I knew you would come." Xander smiled, acknowledging the arrival of Eric. Eric plopped into the bench beside Xander. "What's this all about?" Eric demanded immediately. "Damsel in distress Eric." Xander replied. "What? And what do you mean?" Eric asked, clearly confused. Xander went on and explained everything to him. "So I really really could use your help Eric." Xander said after his explanation. "Really, how could I be of help? Everyone thinks I'm a fat loser, my own mother even more so." Eric said, his eyes downcast. "Honestly speaking, that's how I saw you too." Xander replied. Eric raised his eyebrows. "That's clearly not the type of motivation I hoped for." He said. "What? You wanted to hear something motivational and inspiring?" Xander asked. "I'm not a motivational speaker Eric but I'm glad to say I've finally gotten to know the new you. You're fat and because you spend most of your time indoors doing nothing but video games everyone thinks you're a loser. But
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINE
The moment they landed, Xander and his companion made moves to get themselves a room at a nearby motel where Eric would call their base of operations. The Crested Butte was a small town with lots of restaurants, bars and coffee shops, Xander was certain that it would not take long to locate the man they came for and also find Ariel.The motel they lodged did not serve food, prompting them to eat at one of the restaurants. Xander and Eric did not take long to find a suitable place to eat. Soon enough the men were sitting in a small but well built restaurant waiting for their orders."What do we do from here?" Eric asked."We'll try and find this man." Xander said as he slammed a picture on the table. "We can find Ariel with him.""The General?" A voice asked above their shoulders startling them both. It was one of the waiters in the restaurant. "You're looking for the general?" The young man asked again.Xander was not sure how best he was supposed to answer. And again, Xander knew abs
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY
Xander and Eric stood up immediately and turned round to see the general on the stairs observing them with keen eyes. The man was a middle aged man with a head that was partially bald. He stood tall and straight with broad wide shoulders."Who are you?" He asked in a deep voice that resonated throughout the room.Eric looked at Xander, imploying the latter to answer the question. With just a look at the general, Xander knew that before him was a no nonsense man. This would be a man that would be difficult to reason with."Hi. We are distant relatives of Ariel." Xander began. "We are here to see Ariel please." As Xander said this, he stretched and offered his hand out to The General for a handshake.The general considered Xander's hand with weary eyes and then he reached out tentatively and shook Xander's hand, covering the latter's hand with his huge and hard palm. Xander's ring emitted a faint yellow glow.Eric saw this and looked quickly at the general's face but the man showed no
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY ONE
By the time Xander regained consciousness, he was in a different room. Xander scanned his surroundings slowly, the effects of the halothane gas that was used to knock them out and render them unconscious was slowly wearing out leaving a numb feeling in its wake.Xander was in a sitting position when he woke up and only when he tried to stand did he realize that he was tied tightly to the chair. Xander tested the strains that held him but all was to no avail. The strains held fast and there was just nothing he could do to break free.With that Xander began to survey his prison carefully. The room looked like it was a study or a mini library with three shelves containing books and a table at the far side of the room with books upon it and a chair beside. Xander assumed it to be the general's personal room, his study.As Xander sat there observing the room wearily, the door swung open and the general walked in wearing long bathroom robes. A smirk went on the general's face as he made his
Greatest Son-in-law's Evolution: Back so soon CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO
Xander found himself wandering the little streets of the Crested Butte that afternoon. He had been given directions and sent off to the family he needed to acquire the roots from. As if sending him to acquire a very rare and special root from one of the most powerful families in the Crested Butte was not enough, the general had also given him a deadline. Xander was supposed to return with the roots in forty eight hours or else their deal would be off.Xander moved with urgency and determination, whoever this family was, Xander needed to return with that root for Ariel and Eric's sakes. He needed to return home to his Lina too and he had to first of all get his hands on those roots.Xander moved quietly among the families who had come to the Crested Butte tourism. He watched their carefree smiles and listened to their laughter and endless chatter. Xander envied them greatly and wished that he could swap places with any of them. Family, laughter and pleasure were luxuries Xander could n
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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
