Jed's brows furrowed when he heard this. He stared at Alan intently like he wanted to read the truth in his eyes. But all he could see was the faux worried expression on his face.Jed looked away and his fingers clutched the bedspread tightly. No one knows he can read minds so only their thoughts would be truthful.Alan must be telling the truth when he said he isn't the one that sent those men. But Jed doesn't remember offending anyone aside Alan and Cullen so who wants him dead?As if on cue, he heard someone's thoughts,' Those fools better be digging their graves! They can't do anything right. Just one tiny teenager yet they can't take care of him. When they are thoroughly punished, they will take their job seriously next time.'Jed looked up, his gaze sharp and hard. The person that wanted to kill him was in this room. Who is it? His eyes fell on his brothers. Cullen was looking at him with a hateful glare as usual. Finn was at one end of the room whispering something furiously t
Feeling Jed's annoyance, Vendetta immediately explained, 'The girl's a mysterious figure. It won't be fun if I let out her identity to you easily. You should find out for yourself.'Jed puffed his cheeks, refusing to accept the system's explanation. All he knows is that Vendetta knows the identity of the person that saved him yet he insists on hiding the identity.'User has to learn to be more dependent. You can't depend on the system for everything,' Vendetta continued in a helpless tone.This didn't appease Jed's dissatisfaction but he changed the subject, 'I want to purchase the combat skill.'Thinking of how he had laid helplessly on the floor of that room, his fingers clenched the bed cover tightly again.If he had the ability to fight, those guards wouldn't stand a chance against him. He never wanted to feel that helpless again. 'User's current point balance is not enough to purchase the combat skill.''How many points do I need to purchase the combat skill?' Jed inquired eager
Ben's eyes darkened at this and the tears instantly disappeared. "I can see you are really fine or you won't be able to joke around like this," His tone indicated he didn't appreciate Jed implying that he's a gay."Aiyo! I was just kidding. Don't get upset at this patient," Jed hurriedly put on a pitiful look which caused Eric to laugh harder.Ben moved away from his bed and rolled his eyes.After the amused atmosphere was gone, Eric suddenly asked,"Jed, why are you hiding your burden from us? I have just noticed that ever since that day at the podium, you have been hiding things from us and refusing to let us in on what's going on with you.""Yes... What is really going on? Don't you trust us enough?" Ben chimed in.Jed understood what they were trying to say. So he told them everything about his encounter with Alan Jetti excluding the thought he heard and the money he had given the janitor.After learning Jed suspected his abduction was by one of the Jetti's, Ben lost his temper."Yo
A chat box appeared on the lady that's causing chaos and Jed's eyes fixated on it as he read it.[Name: Scarlett Forge. Age: 20. Profession: College student. Relationship Found: Ian's daughter. Attractive quality: Fatal beauty.]Jed could understand the last line. She was indeed so beautiful she could have Lords fighting over her. Even he was no exemption.A thoughtful look appeared on his face. So she is Ian's daughter."Young master," Ian said as soon as they got to where Jed and his friends were standing. He didn't know what else to address Jed as he didn't know his name so he opted for a suitable option."We meet again. I didn't expect you'd still recognize me," A little smile spread on Jed's face in acknowledgement."I tried to find you that day but you left hurriedly," Ian explained quickly as if worried that Jed might misunderstand. "But how could I forget a kind face like yours?"Eric and Ben exchanged a confused look. What's the janitor talking about?Jed chuckled,"You flatte
Later that night after Eric and Ben had left, Jed tossed around the hospital bed. For some reason, he couldn't sleep.Finally, he got tired of turning around so he just laid straight, his head facing the dark ceiling.Just as he was about to call out to Vendetta, the crisp sound of his phone filled the room.Who could it be? Ever since that time that he woke up, none of the Jetti's family has ever visited him again. Only the butler called on behalf of his father but the tone at which he spoke was displeasing so the call ended as soon as it started.Jed sat up slightly and took the phone. An unknown number was flashing on it. He pondered if he should answer it or not. But then, his fingers already swiped the answer button."Hello," An older masculine voice spoke through the phone. "Is this Mr Jedidiah Jetti?""Yes," Jed curiously answered."This is Mr Skye," The caller answered and then waited for Jed to speak. He certainly didn't expect what the lad said next."Who are you?"The que
He looked around the empty room and quickly deduced the reason for Jed's low spirited look. The latter is supposed to be discharged today yet not even one of the Jetti's showed up.Fine... He understands they don't like Jed but can't they keep up appearances even for pretense?"Why are you guys here?" Jed was really surprised. The last time they came for a visit, they never mentioned they would accompany him back to the dorm any day he is discharged."We met them downstairs and found out you were getting discharged today so we came over with them and didn't forget to bring you flowers. Young master, we are glad you have recovered," Ian was the one that replied. He thought the question was meant for him and Scarlett.Jed chose to let the matter go. The depressed atmosphere around him slowly vanished as his smile widened. He stretched out his hands to collect the flowers with a 'thank you.' Eric helped him pack up and they headed out.On their way out, he turned to Ian and Scarlett,"Y
'User has to raise enough funds required for the baby's surgery to earn four reward points,' Vendetta informed. 'There is no deadline for this task but it will expire when the user fails to arouse sympathy from the passers-by or when a new task arises.'Jed's eyes fixated on the woman and baby. Four reward points just to raise funds for the baby's surgery... Well, that sounds simple.'I will imply the user not to be too forward,' Vendetta's robotic voice sounded a bit amused.Just then, Jed heard Scarlett ask,"Dad, how much is the surgery fee exactly?""I don't know," Ian shrugged. "But while going through the procedure for your brother's surgery, I overheard some of the nurses saying a tetralogy of fallot surgery costs at least eighty to eighty-five thousand dollars."Not Scarlett, others were shocked to hear the huge amount the surgery costs.Jed suddenly felt like he was being cheated. He had to leave the hospital soon yet Vendetta asked him to raise funds from the passers-by for t
Everyone heard the man's words cause they tensed up. The chauffeur swallowed a laugh. It serves this prudent boy right!Jed smiled coldly and he moved closer to the man. Then in a hushed tone that only the two of them could hear, he said,"Go ahead sir. Go ahead and call them if you have the guts. I'm sure the cops will be happy to have you in their custody for murder."The man's eyes widened in shock. How did Jed know? No one was in the room when he disconnected the oxygen tube!"I'm sure they will even love the video of you disconnecting her oxygen tube better," Jed smiled harmlessly. This foolish man didn't know he was giving away himself with his thoughts but Jed used that to his advantage.The man began to sweat profusely and suddenly before everyone, he shouted,"I'll donate!"Even the passers-by stopped, some sneered,"She will only use your money to purchase alcohol. Don't waste money. If you have too much, just donate to a charity find.""The mother is at fault, we understand.