............"Gahhhh...!""You little troublemaker, where did you learn to tease your Brother-in-law like that?" Aarav playfully chided Bella, lightly tapping her head, which made her tear up and crouch down, holding her head with an angry expression."Pttttt...hahaha!" Phia and Astrid couldn't help but laugh at Bella's teasing and Aarav's reaction.Bella, feeling a mix of amusement and embarrassment, looked up at Aarav with mock indignation before joining in the laughter."My stomach...haha...you got me there, Sister!" Phia managed to say between laughs, holding her stomach as she took deep breaths to calm down. She extended her hand to help Bella stand up."Ahhh, yes. Nice to meet you, Big Sister!" Bella nodded, wiping away her tears as she shook Phia's hand."She's Phia Lumara and Phia, this is my Sister-in-law, Bella Rossi!" Aarav introduced them, gesturing between the two."Hello, Sister Bella, can I call you that?" Astrid also extended her hand with a friendly smile."And she i
............"Bella...Bella," Aarav called out, noticing Bella lost in thought with flushed cheeks, her emotions swirling within."Oh, sorry, Brother-in-law!" Bella snapped back to attention, feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude for his concern."I was just discussing a plan to help you get back at Lorei Blackthorn and Eirik Valethorne for harassing and threatening you," Aarav explained, reminding her of the trouble those two had caused her."But I don't know if I can face them alone, Brother-in-law," Bella expressed her concern about confronting them directly."Don't worry, Sister Bella, I'll go with you and support you every step of the way. We'll make sure they regret ever crossing you," Phia reassured Bella, her tone filled with gentle soothing as she squeezed Bella's hand, offering her support."Alright, it's settled then, Bella. Phia already knows the plan, so you just need to trust and follow her, okay?" Aarav concluded, addressing Bella with a firm yet reassuring tone
............But just as she was about to focus again, the door closed on its own, leaving her puzzled. Shaking her head, she decided to continue working.Meanwhile, Astrid, who had silently sneaked up behind her, held her breath to remain undetected.As Aeliana began to resume her work, Astrid couldn't resist and playfully spooked her from behind."Boo...Kyaaaa...!" "Crashhhh...!"The sudden spooky sound startled Aeliana, causing her to let out a girly scream and jump from her chair like a frightened cat. In her panic, she stumbled and fell onto her table, sending papers flying everywhere."Clickkk...!"Reacting instinctively, Aeliana grabbed her gun and pulled the trigger, ready to defend herself against the perceived threat beside her."Pttttt... Hahahahahaha," Astrid burst into laughter, clutching her stomach at Aeliana's girly scream and panicked reaction."You... Damn it, It's you, Bitch... What are you doing here!" Aeliana's cheeks flushed red with embarrassment before turning
............On the other side, Bella and Phia sat in the cafe, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lorei Blackthorne and Eirik Valethorne."Have they arrived yet?" Phia inquired, glancing around the cafe as Bella scanned the area mentioned by Lorei.After a few more minutes, Bella spotted the couple and recognized both of them. "They're here," she informed Phia, noting the presence of the two individuals they were waiting for."Okay, let's finish our coffee before we go meet them," Phia suggested, gesturing for Bella to savor the warmth of her steaming cup.They took their time enjoying their coffee as Lorei Blackthorne and Eirik Valethorne waited patiently."Sorry for the delay, we got held up in traffic," Bella called out as they approached the table, taking their seats across from the couple."No worries, Ms. Bella," Lorei smiled warmly, her eyes twinkling with understanding as she waved off any concern about the delay."And who might this charming individual be with you, Ms. Bella?
............."Hey, it seems Astrid has finished her part of the plan!" Phia muttered to herself upon hearing the phones ringing twice, she smiled knowingly."Go on, pick it up. It might be important!" Phia's smile sent a shiver down Eirik's spine, filling him with unease.Before he could answer the call, Lorei also reached for her phone."What? Yes? We're on our way!" They both shouted upon hearing the caller's distressed tone, nodding in response.Eirik and Lorei both stood up, their faces darkening as they sensed something had gone wrong with their families. Neither of them felt like discussing business any longer."What's wrong, Mr. Valethorne and Ms. Blackthorne? Have you encountered a problem? Are we still proceeding with this deal?" Phia asked, her expression serious despite finding their reactions somewhat amusing."Yes, we are," Eirik nodded absentmindedly."Alright then, please finalize the transaction first, before we discuss anything else!" Phia nodded with a smile, gest
............Two days later,"Hey, did you catch the news? It was insane! Two days ago, DarkRise Holding's fancy office building got completely seized. Couldn't believe it at first, but seeing it for myself the next day made it sink in...""Yeah, I was skeptical too, but now it's crystal clear..."The city square buzzed with people, chatting lively about the recent news that had shaken the entire city.While the upper class expressed discontent over the Police Department's decision, the lower and middle-class families, who had suffered under the thumb of the Valethorne and Blackthorne families, overwhelmingly supported the action.Aeliana, the person behind this significant decision, not only received recognition for her actions but also earned a sudden promotion, replacing the envious and spiteful Vice-Deputy Chief Miller. Aeliana became a well-known figure in the city.In her new office, Aeliana sat proudly in her chair, her badge and nameplate now representing her as the newly ap
............"Doctor...Doctor...!" Head Nurse Lily rushed into Aarav's cabin, looking distressed."What's wrong, Ms. Lily? Are you okay?" Aarav asked, concerned by her expression and labored breathing."I...I just...just received a report... here..." Lily handed him the report, her voice shaky and her hands trembling.Aarav took the report and scanned its contents, his concern deepening as he flipped through the twenty pages.As he read, his expression turned bewildered. "How could this happen in just two days? Why didn't anyone notice and report this to the hospital?" he muttered, his confidence shaken."It's as the report says, the village is remote, and people rarely pass through, which is why it took two days for anyone to notice," Head Nurse Lily explained, regaining her composure.Aarav examined the report in his hands, pondering how it reached the hospital. "How did we receive this report then?" he asked."It was a fortunate coincidence. One of our medical students was return
............"This is not good. I need to find the source of whoever is responsible for this. Otherwise, who knows how much stronger these worms will become in the future, and where or when they might strike next," Aarav muttered, wiping sweat from his forehead as he imagined the terror it could cause.Just at level 5, the worms had decimated the entire village. Aarav feared what devastation could occur if they reached level 10, capable of destroying an entire city."Hey, guys. Let's get to work one last time before we head back home... We need to give them a proper burial... help me out here!" Aarav shouted to the group, gesturing towards the gathered bodies.Before long, the team worked tirelessly to bury hundreds of bodies in front of the village. Aarav solemnly set fire to the remaining structures, cleansing them with his divine energy to remove any lingering negativity.As the flames crackled and the smoke rose into the sky, Aarav and the others stood in silence, paying their