"What?" Aiden was shocked. He was about to get out of the car when he saw them pour out.They were all in black suits, holding dangerous weapons, machetes, bats, metal rods, and objects that could smash his head to bits.Immediately Aiden locked the car and everything but that was not enough to stop him.SMASH! SMASH!! SMASH!!!They went hard on him and began to thrash his car with the weapons they had.Clatter!With little to no effort, both the windscreen and all the glasses of the car shattered and he was forcefully dragged out through the window, with the broken glasses that were still stuck in the window frame tearing his skin.Not that they cared about that, as Aiden was dragged out and beaten as he had never experienced. This was little and could not be compared to the beating he got after his breakup.These people came hard at him with bats and rods, not giving him a space to breathe but all of a sudden...[Automatically using skill 'Quick legs']Aiden's leg moved before he co
"It's been over an hour, could it be because of his grandmother's surgery?" Trisha mumbled as she waited in front of her school gate for Aiden to arrive.But it had been an hour but she had not caught a glimpse of him. As much as she was getting worried about him she also couldn't wait to go home. And for Trisha who was always looking for a way to escape the heavy surveillance, it belatedly struck her that this was a chance to be a menace.'Well, don't blame Unc... I waited.' She grinned as she walked forward, intending to find her own way home while playing along the streets and roads.'I should take a bus too... damn, I've always wanted to know what it feels like to take a bus.' Her eyes sparkled as she went along....The gangs laughed at Aiden who was looking all renewed and refreshed despite being washed with blood all over.His hands were hidden behind his back but as he brought it out was a silver-colored baseball bat, different from the one they had, metallic and seemed like i
Aiden opened his eyes to the white ceiling and restrictions accumulated with pains that swam around his body. He couldn't move freely because a plaster bandage was fixed on his neck.His face was bruised and swollen. His eyes were not as manly as they used to be some few days back.Everything was in ruin, it was a miracle that he managed to survive. But considering Aiden's history, he is subjected to so many miracles.The system greeted him.[Congratulations, you survived][You have completed the side quest 'Survival'][You have gained +10 blue cards][You have gained +5 green cards][You have gained +3 white cards][You have gained +1 red card][You have leveled up ×5]'Interesting... so many rewards.' Aiden gleamed at what he stared at.SlideThe door opened and the doctors marched in along with his grandfather who had a dejected look on his face.Aiden was familiar with his father's sad face and this wasn't it. The face this time around was different as if he has lost life, as if h
"And how is she doing now?""She has been indoors all day. Refusing to go to school, and the maids are having trouble getting her to eat. They say she blames herself."The man bowed his head in agony, burying his face into his palm. "Her voice when she called me... It felt just like back then...""Sir... you don't have to mention it...""I know right... I can't get over it. I don't know if I can ever be grateful enough for what Aiden did... I‐ I‐ I just don't know... I wish I could have another son so strong like him.""Sir..." Hallandale's voice consoled the chairman's words."No, no, Hallan... I need a son like him. My brothers, their sons, and daughters are looking for every opportunity to monopolize the company that I created, from the scratch, from nothing... I created it with my blood and sweat and let them into it for the sake of family." He sighed, "But these guys are always looking for chances to overtake me. My foes are all over the place... how else can I protect Trisha and
Aiden was dumbfounded.Why?!Why?!Why now?!He was brimming with anger, what is this? Why is the system going against his wishes, when it knows for sure that he wants to get away from them?'Why?, I want to take my time to investigate the people that killed my grandmother and attacked me. I want to start preparing properly for my revenge. I don't have the time to continue as a driver anymore.'[I promised you vengeance and power][You shall have nothing short of that]Aiden bear down at the two sentences that floated in front of him. He sighed.The system was something he couldn't go against. If he decides to fail the quest, he would lose 10 levels, he would also lose 10 stat points from all his stats which means he would be back to the beginning. He didn't even have that much stat, to begin with.He walked into the mansion, escorted by Hallan who despite having consoled him over the days, supported with the funeral still came around to console him, he was still patting his back and
All the things Aiden heard still sounded unrealistic to him.The son of Harris Revenmar."Unc?" Trisha who was just walking about met Aiden as he trudged out of the chairman's office, seeking for a few days to think about his decision.She ran so quickly and hugged him, sobbing."I'm so sorry, unc. Because of me, I'm so sorry."As she begged Aiden, with those loud cries, his mind suddenly wondered to what the chairman said about her carrying the guilt of her brother's death. He tried to imagine how devastated the little girl would have felt."There's nothing to be sorry about Trish. I am glad, I was able to protect you." He said.For now, he didn't know what to believe. Maybe he was the one that they were targeting or they thought Trisha too would be with him. But one thing he knows is that those guys didn't look like there was another person they were supposed to kill."I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry you got hurt because of me.""Hey... little sis... you don't need to be sorry about anyt
"These are the files you requested sir..." A man in a black suit stood humbly in front of Mr. Revenmar, who had his glasses on. He seemed to have added a few more wrinkles and grey hair could be seen at the front of his head.The man carefully looked through the papers he was given which were just pictures and some printed words."These are all ordinary... you said he had shady movements." Chairman Revenmar complained."Yes sir, the thing is... we can't prove it. No matter how much he is traced, how close we get to discovering him... we always miss it."Chairman Revenmar leaned into his chair and rubbed the edge of his mustache after the person in front of him spoke."Do you want me to keep watching him, sir?""There's no need for that..." The chairman said and waved his hand which was a signal for him to leave the office.As the man got outside, he sighed as though he had just passed through a death trial."How was it?" He was asked by the other man in the same outfit standing outsid
"Hm... what happened? Why are you making that worried face again?" The lady in front of Athena said, her chestnut brown hair was neatly pulled back in a sleek bun, and her hazel eyes shone with quiet intelligence. Despite her understated appearance, there was an unmistakable aura of confidence and luxury around her.Athena smiled, "We came here to talk about you. Don't look at me like that.""What do you mean talk about me when you are the one whose dad has been disturbing to get married, bring a man home.""I tried Layla. I really tried." Athena sighed."Yes, but none of them were like him." Layla leaned forward, smiling at her friend. But Athena did not give her the same energy, she rolled her eyes away."Athy..."Athena bowed her head, "I know... it's been long and I'm way over it. I just find it weird, I thought it was going to work and he was a cool guy...""And you loved him." Layla completed her statement as she hesitated."What does it matter? I've tried out other guys and som
The following day, Aiden prepared to return to Canada and continue his hunt for the gang that took his parents from him.He had woken up at the crack of dawn full of vigour to start his manhunt. He had just finished packing his bags, his men already outside in the car, its engine on to keep it warm pending the time Aiden finishes with his father's friend.As Aiden's eyes skimmed round the room, his eyes landed on a small picture of his father and mother. His mother had been carry Aiden in her hands. Moving closer, Aiden inspected the picture. This was the first time he was seeing this picture as his grandfather didnt have it.He used a finger to trace their figure. Two of the most important people in his life reduced to nothing but memories frozen in photographs."That was during the time the mafia was after your father. He had come to me for a safe location which i had arranged for him. That was the last time i saw them. The next time i heard about them, it was news of their death. I
Then, the day they had been waiting for arrived. The head of the Black Lagoon syndicate was captured in Canada, drawn by the relentless attacks that had plagued his syndicate. As Aiden stood before him, his eyes ablaze with fury, he felt a cruel satisfaction in seeing the man who had taken his parents from him brought to justice.The room was dimly lit, the air thick with tension. The sound of rain tapping against the windows added an eerie rhythm to the atmosphere. Mishina Ren's eyes were cold and calculating, a stark contrast to the fire burning within Aiden's gaze.For years, Ren had eluded capture, always slipping through Aiden's fingers at the last moment. But tonight was different. Tonight, the odds were finally in Aiden's favor, and he was determined to make the most of it."Game over, Ren," Aiden's voice was laced with a lethal calmness. "You've caused enough pain. It's time to pay for your sins."Ren's lips curled into a chilling smile. "You're a persistent one, Aiden. But do
It was nightfall. The air was still, the surrounding eerily quiet. The usual night sounds were absent as though they had a premonition of what was to happen. Aiden walked in long strides towards a rundown motel. He had gotten intel that one of the remainjng Black lagoon comander was currently in there with a woman. He had evaded capture for sk long that he had began to drop his guard.He had been sighted in one of the clubs, bragging loudly about how he was as slippery as fish, difficult to catch.Soon after, his story had changed to how he had fought off his opponent's in their hundreds with just a baseball bat. With each change in story, he bought a drink and guzzler it down. He felt he had been lucky and all the commanders of the Black Lagoon was dead. To him, that meant that only he had access to the wealth of the Black Lagoon. He was going to cart away their riches and relocate to a quiet island, if possible buy the island and fortify it against intruders.Across the bar, a lady
By day, Aiden was the Chairman of Revenmar groups, breaking barriers and making waves in every industry they had projects in. He attended meetings and travelled to visit dignitaries who shouwed prospects of becoming investors.By night, he wrecked terror upon mafia families. Being the considerate and kind man that he was, he spared the innocent wives and children. Before staging an attack, he had his men do a thorough research about the family they were to attack.The punishments metted out was dependent on the gravity of their offences. Aiden was the judge and executioner. He understood that no mafia family was good, not even his but there were crimes he couldbt tolerate like human trafficking, rape, drug trafficking and reckless murders. Hence the research before attacking.It got so remarkable that crime rates reduced not only in Canada but also in other parts of the world. No government could pinpoint how the crime rate kept reducing drastically. Fear of the Naitatu plagued the hea
The following day, Aiden prepared to return to Canada and continue his hunt for the gang that took his parents from him.He had woken up at the crack of dawn full of vigour to start his manhunt. He had just finished packing his bags, his men already outside in the car, its engine on to keep it warm pending the time Aiden finishes with his father's friend.As Aiden's eyes skimmed round the room, his eyes landed on a small picture of his father and mother. His mother had been carry Aiden in her hands. Moving closer, Aiden inspected the picture. This was the first time he was seeing this picture as his grandfather didnt have it.He used a finger to trace their figure. Two of the most important people in his life reduced to nothing but memories frozen in photographs."That was during the time the mafia was after your father. He had come to me for a safe location which i had arranged for him. That was the last time i saw them. The next time i heard about them, it was news of their death. I
Early the next morning, even before the birds started chirping, Aiden was up and ready for his travel. He waited in the dark for the telltale sound of his chopper. At exactly 7 am, he heard the sound of the blades beating against the wind. Aiden had packed an overnight bag because he planned to stay till the next day. He vowed to uncover everything and every mystery that shrouded his early years and his father's past.Aiden made his way to the top of his building, using the stairs discreetly placed in his walk-in closet. He shouldered the door leading to the roof opened and stepped iut. His bag slung over his shoulder.Eduard stood there with three of his men. The moment he sighted his boss, he made to collect Aiden's bag which he refused with a shake of his head.A pilot sat in the cockpit. "How long is this flight going to be?" Aiden asked Eduard. He had chosen to travel early to avoid any delays on the way."It will take 6 hours sir. We will also have to touch base every two hours
The air was heavy with unspoken words as Aiden sat across from his grandfather, a palpable tension hanging between them. The room felt smaller, suffocating, as he gathered his courage to voice the question that had lingered in his heart for years.This was a few days after his eventual discharge from the hospital. Liam's trial had been swift because they had his confession. Every member of the Chrysanthemums Operation had been apprehended, facing different term sentences in prison. Gossamer shut down as news traveled far, causing its investors to pull out swiftly.Liam had been put on death parole, Aiden ensuring that his death happened sooner than later. The closure of Gossamer shot Revenmar to the top of the list of technology titans worldwide. It filled Aiden with pride as he was a core factor in making all these happen. After a few days of recuperating, Aiden resumed as the Chairman of the Revenmar Group of Companies unrivaled.Harris Revenmar had processed the release of Adam fro
Aiden's eyelids fluttered, and the world gradually swam into focus. The sterile scent of the hospital room filled his nose, and the soft beep of machines provided a rhythmic background to his returning consciousness. The events leading up to his current state seemed distant and fragmented, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle he was struggling to put together.As his vision cleared, he found his grandfather sitting by his bedside. A smile stretched Aiden's face. Movements caused his grandfather to look up from his book, his eyes filled with relief as he saw Aiden waking up. With a steady hand, he reached out and pressed the call bell above Aiden's bed."I'm so glad you are awake. Oh, I have been worried sick about you! The doctors said your chances of survival were slim, but I was certain that the boy I and your ma raised was stronger than that."Within moments, the door swung open, revealing a trio of medical personnel entering the room. They wore matching white coats, their expressions, a
By nightfall, a majority of the attendees had left, ensuring to show their gratitude to their hosts as they went.Trisha and Aiden stood by the door, shaking hands or blowing air kisses as people left. The Chairman was by the side, speaking to some of the board of directors present.Trisha watched Aiden with concern in her eyes, mouthing her words. she asked if he was fine, to which he nodded in the affirmative. He still looked clean, untouched, his outfit without creases. Their aunt, Getrude, waltzed towards the door, her girls in tow."It was a pleasant evening! Although I must say my brother didn't train that boy right. Should have put him to the whip to beat out that nonsense entitlement from him instead, what does he do? Encourage the brat."Her girls looked uncomfortable behind her as she droned on. Aiden tuned out her voice, only nodding when it seemed like she needed him to.Thankfully, Faith pulls her mom forward. "Let's go, ma. There is a line behind you." Aidrn sent her a g