While Richard was talking to the girl, the thugs scattered like frightened birds.Yet, every tiny movement they made didn't escape Richard's keen eyes, which seemed to see right through them.A faint, cold smile curved his lips, a mix of mockery for the thugs' poor acting and anticipation for the show about to unfold.With a gentle wave of his arm, an invisible force spread through the air, making the entire space feel constricted.As the thugs ran, they suddenly felt an overwhelming pressure, as if an invisible weight was pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe.“W-What do you want?” one thug managed to stammer, his voice trembling. Unbeknownst to him, he had already wet his pants from fear.Richard didn’t reply.Panic washed over them as they realized they couldn't move at all, even the simplest act of lifting a foot became impossible.“Kill this damn brat! Get revenge for our boss!”A roar came from behind Richard.“Kill him! Kill him...!”The shouts echoed one after anoth
Jillian leaned against the cool stone wall, looking around at the chaos surrounding her.Her playful smile hiding her anxiety.“So… will you attend the charity event?”She hoped to draw Richard closer, eager to learn more about his plans.Richard paused, feeling the weight of her gaze.“If I have time.” he replied casually.With a hint of eagerness, Jillian asked, “Where are you headed next? I can give you a ride.”“Thanks, but your father sent a driver for me.” Richard’s tone was firm.“You should head back soon, so you don’t attract any more trouble.”Disappointment flickered in Jillian’s eyes.Though disappointed, she nodded in understanding.Even after a fierce battle, Richard’s clothes remained spotless, like an unblemished jade stone.As Jillian listened to him speak, she couldn’t help but gaze at him, her admiration growing deeper, shining in her eyes.She understood that this man was far from an ordinary doctor; his calmness and composure captivated her.“If only you were my b
Thirty minutes after leaving the wasteland, Richard arrived at Elegance Emporium.He soon met up with Sabrina and her friend Laura.Laura was excitedly chatting with her boyfriend Mike, completely ignoring Richard’s arrival at first.“Look at you in those clothes. Didn’t you think to dress better for a high-end place like this?”She glanced at him dismissively and added, “Not that you can afford anything here. Unlike my boyfriend Mike, who looks sharp and stylish.”She shot Mike a flirtatious look.Sabrina felt a wave of frustration.Grandfather had just woken up and suggested that Richard accompany them shopping for gowns for the evening’s banquet.To avoid upsetting grandfather and to let him rest, she had texted Richard.She rolled her eyes at Richard and bluntly said, “You’re just here to follow our orders and carry our bags because my grandfather said so.”Then, pulling Laura along, she turned back to Richard and said, “Don’t think you can get close to me.”Richard was unfazed.“
A woman woke up with a pounding headache, her body feeling heavy and sluggish.As she shifted slightly, she was shocked to find a naked stranger lying next to her.WTF?!She jolted awake, freezing in place.Panic started to rise as she tried desperately to remember how she ended up in a stranger's bed.Then, a terrifying realization hit her—she was naked and no longer a virgin.Just then, the man stirred, his dark eyes fluttering open and locking onto hers.“Wow, last night was incredible. Want to keep going?”He sat up casually, completely at ease, his flawless body on full display.He grabbed a bottle of water from the bedside table and offered it to her.“Here, drink this. You must be thirsty. We can pick up where we left off if you’re up for it.”Unable to contain her fear and anger any longer, the woman’s hand moved on its own, slapping him hard across the face.“Who are you? How did I end up here? What have you done to me?”The man, Richard Royaland, blinked, his cheek stinging
"You're truly unruly, uneducated, and nothing more than a frog in a well, thinking you're so great!”Sabrina scoffed with disdain.“That's why I despise talking to someone as lowly as you!"Richard chuckled, “Believe me, I am trying to be honest here.”"You? A powerful man?" she sneered, glaring at him with utter disgust."You can't even begin to understand how powerful I am or the people I've encountered who are far more powerful than you. They could erase you with just a sneer."Richard laughed."The powerful men you know might be the ones seeking my favor, pleading for me to marry their daughters just to stay in my good graces. Trust me, you're incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with me."What a braggart!Sabrina rolled her eyes in disgust.She wanted nothing more than to throw something at his smug face.How shameless could he be, pretending to be so powerful when all he had was an old military backpack?"You might pretend not to know me and try to bind me with marriage just t
"Young Master, my only daughter was born sick, and now it's worse."Aaron's eyes filled with sorrow, "She's in pain every day. I've seen every doctor, spent a fortune, tried everything—nothing helps. She's only getting worse. Please, help her. I'll do anything."Richard gazed at him calmly."I'll meet your daughter tomorrow."Aaron was stunned.He hadn’t expected His Highness would agree to lend a helping hand so easily.He grabbed Richard's hand, bowed in gratitude."Thank you, my lord!"He whispered, his words heavy with all he felt.Previously, Aaron hadn’t believed his luck when his leader mentioned Richard's visit to Vantican.Aaron wasn’t entirely sure who Richard was.However, what he was certain was even his leader must kneel before Richard!If Richard’s was displeased, millions of lives could vanish.But if he was satisfied, even the dying could live!As the head of the Monarchy Organization in Vantican, Aaron had heard the rumors.About a high-ranking figure known as "Heaven
As Richard approached the house entrance, Sabrina noticed that Richard was behind her."Haven’t you had enough?""Believe me," Richard replied, "running into you is the last thing I wanted today."Sabrina stepped out, blocking his path."So, what is it then? Are you here to remind me of the biggest mistake of my life?""Mistake?" Richard’s tone grew colder."I could say the same. You think I enjoyed waking up and realizing I’d wasted my time with someone so shallow?""Shallow?" Sabrina’s eyes flashed with anger."You’re just bitter because you know I’m right. You’re nothing but a loser, a gold-digger."Richard laughed, shaking his head."You’re delusional. I don’t need anything from you, least of your money."Sabrina stepped even closer, her finger jabbing the air between them."Then what do you want? To ruin my life even more?""No, I’m not here to ruin anything." Richard locked his eyes with hers. "I’m meeting my fiancée.""Your fiancée? You have a fiancée?" Sabrina was shocked.
"Old man, how can you marry off Sabrina, our greatest beauty, to that poor man? Is your brain rotten or what?"Her anger grew."My beautiful granddaughter can never marry a lowlife. She will marry Carter Rogers! He’s wealthy and powerful, and can secure our family's future.""Carter Rogers?" Andrew frowned.That hypocritical playboy?"Don’t you know Jason Rogers?" Lady Lansdowne snapped."He works for Aaron Windsor, who practically owns Vantican. Carter is his only son. Marrying him ties our family to the Windsor!"Sabrina’s parents also looked at Richard, and a dissatisfied frown crept onto their faces.Richard wore a simple shirt typically seen on people of the lower-middle class, cheap and old shoes sold on the street, nothing about him screamed wealth.If Carter Rogers was the young rich man with a company, this man was probably Carter’s cleaning service, paid with the lowest salary.Thinking their daughter would marry this loser already made their anger rise to the peak.“No way,