No matter how much Lorenzo tried, the car didn't start. They all panicked in fear.Ann didn't seem to be much afraid of the situation but Ashley was already cursing at Lorenzo for being slow. She even called him a fool. Her attitude made Adams who was watching get annoyed.The scene continued. The men in the two cars alighted from theirs. They got up to the car where the five of them were and smashed the window.It didn't take up to two minutes before all five of them were thrown out of the car.“Which of you is Aleric Christopher!?"It was the question that got them quiet. No one spoke. Obviously, these people had come for Aleric.“No one is talking?"Slap! A total of eight burly men beat them up for five minutes. Sera and Anna who had never been treated so harshly before could only grit their teeth as they writhed in pain.Lorenzo, his parents' only child and the pride of his family was also in a lot of pain. Being a successful jeweler in the jewelry manufacturing industry, which is
“Damn! Not that bitch!" “What's wrong!?" Aleric asked Sera in concern.“Miss Woods seems to have been left behind!" Shriek!!!The car came to an abrupt halt as Lorenzo stepped on the brake panel."What!?” Both of them let out a shout. To confirm Seraphina's words, they turned to look at the back seat, Lo and behold, Ashley truly wasn't there."Damn! This is another reason why I don't like that two-faced Wood!" Lorenzo cursed. Through the side mirror, he noticed the group was already catching up on them, without thinking twice, he invited the car again and continued driving."We should have just listened to Annabelle back then and not brought her along. Just what kind of devil is she? Always bringing setbacks in our lives. Just like five years ago, she's back to cause yet another harm!”Lorenzo continued driving as he lamented. Suddenly, Aleric pulled the brake gear.“Are you crazy!?" All three of them shouted in unison as the car almost went out of control.“What's wrong with you m
Lorenzo was beyond mad at the moment. He was about to curse at them but felt something vibrate in his pocket. It was his phone and the vibration was to notify him he only had one percent battery remaining.“You still have your phone. Quickly call someone to help us.”Anna was the first to speak. Lorenzo without any hesitation quickly placed a call to the last number on his call log. Coincidentally it was Rick's number.“Someone will come here later. Now let's just leave!"His phone turned off as he passed the message.“Leave where? You must be joking to think you can escape without being caught.” The leader suddenly came from behind. They were shocked. It was so because none of them heard the footsteps of someone approaching them.The leader shot in the air. Seconds later, they were immediately surrounded by heavily armed men. Neither of them knew how these men managed to multiply their numbers. There are now almost twenty of them.“Hands up!" They pointed their guns at them. Sera wa
“Ohh!"Adams sat on his bed. He laid on his back.“Alright then, keep an eye on her for me.""Yes, Young Master.”He didn't say anymore and was laid quietly on the bed.“Do you… need something?” Aiden probed but got no response.“How about getting someone to find out about Aleric's situation? We can all depart to rescue him.”"Yes, Young Master.”[No!!]Adams' eyebrows furrowed. Why? Isn't saving Aleric at the moment what I need to do? [Are you his FATHER? What's your relationship with him? Friends? Best Friend? It doesn't count as a relationship though there's a ‘ship’ in Friendship.]Adams was stunned by the system. He immediately sat upright.Are you sure you're functioning properly? How can you say there's no relationship between us? Aleric is just like a younger brother to me. Shouldn't you have understood that a long time ago?[ALERIC KYLES CHRISTOPHER. Is someone you should stay away from. The system only cares about the safety of the host and no one else.][The horrendous l
Adams looked at his purchases. Indeed the items have exceeded the amount that could fit into the size of the table for two.“Young Master…” Aiden was also speechless. His young Master dared to be so audacious to order so much despite being an extremely stingy man in terms of spending money.It could only mean one thing… Aiden was angered. Why is it always him? Can't the system notice there's also a person named Aiden in it?“No. Does Harville Restaurant have takeouts?" Adams inquired.The waiter nodded."Yes. But that'll be an extra cost.”Adams was satisfied with the answer. “Great! Pack whatever remains for me to take back.”“Sure. Young Master Adams Smith. Do you have any other orders?"“Yes, help me deliver one thousand takeout dishes with exquisite food to the orphaned and the poor across A district of A City. Bills on whoever is pay
Adams was a bit at a loss. A few hours ago, he was in this man's body, disguising himself as he was and creating gaps between the George Family's father and son. Now, he's met the real person. [6 minutes remaining to complete the task.]Adams was stunned. Four minutes has gone by so quickly?Shit! Lovely Young Master Mode Activate!“Darling, are you okay?"Adams hurriedly approached Stacy. He held her up from a crawling position and helped her wipe her clothes. Aiden was so shocked that he almost vomited. What shit did he just do here?“Didn't you say you only want to see your father? How come you're crawling out? Tell me, did anyone try to make things difficult for my queen?"Aiden almost spat out blood. Stacy was so shocked that she took a frightened step back and appraised the face of this man. With just a glance, she recognized him.
Adams didn't say a word and just quietly sat there, waiting for her to finish up and leave.“Mhmm… it's because I'm not a member of the Jarrod Family. Precisely, I've never been treated as a family before. I'm just a tool for them.”Stacy was nonchalant as she spoke. Perhaps the pressure from the Jarrod family has weighed her down so much that she could no longer endure.“I was seven years old when I brought my David Jarrod into the Jarrod family from the orphanage. The main reason was that they needed me to save their daughter, Stacy Jarrod. Due to excess blood loss while giving birth, the Madamé of the Jarrod family didn't make it.The real miss of the Jarrod, Stacy Jarrod, had inherited the panda blood from her mother, thus, when she had gotten into an accident, David Jarrod couldn't save her. Panda blood was scarce in the hospital. David has offered a skyrocketing amount for whoever had panda blood. It was at that
Two Days Later:The scandal online created the biggest uproar online. Most of the online platforms have shut down due to server breakdowns. There was only one website working, World Wide Web dot Facebook dot com.The impact was huge. No one from any of the P.R. or H. R department of the families involved was able to take down the news.The news was released at 8 pm A City Time. The perfect time when ninety-one percent of netizens of A City were online. The news blew hot, spreading across every website, and displaying on billboards and web televisions.News after news with Evidence including images taken, text, mites, Codes, name them all. No one was left unscattered. With the evidence from Natasha and the evidence from George's family, it was already enough to impeach the current president.“Why isn't nothing being done?" Hendrix George was in a panic. There were six people whose fing
Lorenzo looked at the map on the screen, studying the layout of Sector 4. The anomaly was located in the heart of the sector, surrounded by a maze of dark corridors and narrow pathways.“Time to get moving,” Lorenzo muttered. He set off towards the anomaly, his footsteps echoing through the empty corridors. The air was thick with an eerie silence, and Lorenzo's skin crawled with every step.As he walked, the darkness seemed to grow thicker, like a living entity wrapping itself around him. Lorenzo's heart pounded in his chest, but he refused to back down. It's either KILL or BE KILLED.Suddenly, the lights flickered and died, plunging the corridor into total darkness. Lorenzo froze. His senses were high on alert.“System, what's going on?” he whispered, his voice barely audible. But he got no response. Lorenzo was frightened to the bones.[Power outage,] [Backup generators online.]The lights flickered back to life, casting eerie shadows on the walls. Lorenzo's eyes adjusted slowly,
A Series of zeros and one danced on a huge screen in front of him. The numbers began merging, forming circles and triangles. Lorenzo saw the wall and the floor reflecting the same thing that was showing on the huge screen in front of him. He was amazed and dumbfounded. His eyes were wide open in disbelief. The circles merged into rings, and the triangles positioned themselves around the circles, forming a strange symbol. Blue light emanated from the screen, the walls, and the floor. [Welcome to the system, Lorenzo Jamie] A metallic and robotic-sounding words reverberated in his mind, prompting him to look around the place. ‘What the hell am I doing here?’ Lorenzo wondered as he stared at the place. The last thing he recalled was making a deal with the rich man in Province Y, who had asked for him to create a custom red diamond jewelry set for his wife as a gift for another wedding anniversary. How did he end up here wearing a ridiculous outfit? Where is this place? His dream!? L
While at Erica's house, she was still bewildered by her discovery. She heaved a sigh of relief as she watched Adams successfully clear off the threat.Bianca soon arrived from the kitchen with a platter of fruit. She dropped it on the table and then bent to peek at Erica's game.“Funny! Aren't you getting too obsessed with handsome guys!?” she chuckled as she stood still and then strided to the bed.“Who gets tired of seeing handsome faces?” Erica sarcastically responded without taking her gaze off the screen.She leaned back in her chair, a triumphant grin still plastered on her face. But her joy was short-lived.The game's interface began to distort, pixels scrambling like frantic insects. Erica's brow furrowed in concern.“What the...? What's happening to the game” she whispered with her brows slowly forming a furrow.A system error message flashed on the screen:[FATAL ERROR: REALITY SYNCHRONIZATION FAILURE. ENTITIES HAVE BREACHED VIRTUAL BOUNDARIES.]Shit! Erica's heart sank. Sh
As the entity closed in, Adams raised his shield, bracing for impact. The creature's limbs clashed against the shield, sending shockwaves through Adams' arms.[Shield integrity at 70%]“Who are you?” Adams shouted, trying to distract the entity.[Insufficient data. Recommendation: Focus on combat.]The entity retaliated with a barrage of swift strikes, each one chipping away at the shield's integrity. Adams stumbled backwards, desperate to create distance.[Proximity alert: beetles regrouping.]The beetles, sensing Adams' weakness, began to close in once more. Adams found himself sandwiched between two formidable foes.[Recommendation: Utilize Power-up Spray to enhance combat capabilities.]Adams hesitated, unsure if the Power-up Spray would be enough to turn the tide. But with the entity and beetles closing in, what more choice does he have than to accept the system suggestions?“Power-up Spray, NOW!” Adams yelled, hoping for it to work. This realistic game was driving him crazy!![P
Watching the beast beetles rush towards him, Adams was confused about what to do.[Incoming Beetle, make use of shield and anti-bug spray!] The system’s synthesized voice echoed in his mind.Okay! “Shield and Spray,” he muttered but got nothing. Hah! What the fuck is happening? The beatles were already getting closer than before. [Warning: objects in the system are closer than they appear.]Adams immediately began to panic. He instantly recalled a game he once saw a group of youngsters playing when he went to print a report in the cafe.SHIELD!!SPRAY!!Adams yelled at the top of his lungs. His voice resounded in the system. The beetles seem to have been swept backwards due to the echo.[Shield request approved.]SWISH!!A large round shield appeared. Adams caught it and quickly belted it around his arms. Spray!! Where is the spray? The beetles were already catching up on him.SPRAY!!Adams yelled again.[Sprays available: Firewall sprays >Antivirus sprays > Bugs sprays > Debugging s
Adams stands tall, clad in a sleek and futuristic suit of armour. The armour is a polished silver colour with intricate circuitry patterns etched into the surface, giving it a high-tech appearance. The helmet's visor is tinted with a subtle blue hue, and the overall design exudes a sense of advanced technology and sophistication.The armour appears to be tailored to Adams' physique, accentuating his muscular build while also providing a sense of fluid mobility. The shoulder pads are adorned with small, glowing blue accents that pulse with soft, rhythmic light, indicating the armour's power source.On the chest plate, the word “Adams" was emblazoned in bold, metallic letters, serving as a symbol of Adams' status within the system. The armour's design seems to blend seamlessly with the digital environment, making Adams appear like a formidable, high-tech warrior ready to take on any challenge the system may present.Adams' eyes snapped open, and he found himself standing in a digital r
They were led by men holding bulletproof shields followed by the others who wielded a variety of weapons. Helicopters whirred in the air just as the entire warehouse was surrounded by cars, more armed men climbing out of it. The car headlights from outside had filtered inside the warehouse, as well as the helicopter light through the window on the roof. The sudden blast of light forced her to cover her eyes. Despite the chaotic sound of hundreds of footsteps coming from all directions, one pair of footsteps stood out in particular. This one was heavier than the others. She felt his overwhelming and authoritative presence before she saw his face. She felt her heart drum in anticipation of the familiar aura that was stalking closer and closer to her. She removed her hand and her heart skipped a beat when she saw him. Walking in his full glory, with long legs that seemed to stretch for miles, his suit jacket blowing in the wind, and hair swept to the side, was the man she had
"Mercy? What kind?" She pretended to ponder over the idea when in reality, her eyes were scanning the men advancing towards her.Just then, she realized the weird stance they were in and the expression they were trying to hide. Although it was barely noticeable, she saw some of the men's eyes flicker between her and the boxes that surrounded her.Was that why they were so wary? In the corner of her eye, she deduced that the lids on the crates were only placed haphazardly and that from where she was standing, she could easily reach out to get the contents."I'll have less of my men share you." While he answered her, he gestured to his men to spread out and approach her from all sides. Capturing a woman was usually easy, but this woman was unpredictable and slippery."Really? That's the best you got?" She asked and suddenly placed her hand into the crate.He panicked upon seeing that and screamed, "Grab her!"He was not aware whether she knew how to use a gun, but those crates were de
Erica concentrated on her environment.Only a handful of people knew that she had combat training and the circumstances of how she got it. None of those people would let this fact leak, and she was confident that whoever had planned on having her beaten into submission was not aware of that.Part of that training was being taught how to detect the presence around her. She counted at least 20 pairs of unique footsteps walking out of the room she was in.Their steps were generally heavier than the leader's and she knew that the burly ones were all used to straightforward beating, unlike the leader's more creative and brutal ways of torture.She faintly remembered that there were at least 30 men who had entered the warehouse which meant that around 10 people had been left behind to guard her.Peeling her eyes open by the tiniest crack, she saw there was no one within her vicinity.They had left her lying on the floor, seemingly believing that she was truly unconscious. Although she was