Levi looked at his hand in excitement. The ring really possesses some supernatural abilities.
He knows it's absurd to think of something like this but this is the only plausible explanation he can give for this situation.Pow!He dodged another hit and attacked, hitting not just one thug this time but two together."You bastard! How dare you hit our captain?" The thugs yelled in anger when they saw their colleagues falling down one after the other.They still rushed towards Levi. He took them down in a minute."Bang!""Aah!""Ow!""Crack!"Cries of pain filled the air as the men collapsed to their knees. They surrounded Levi who stood tall and exuded a superior aura.The men who had originally come to get the woman hesitated to attack. Didn't these foolish thugs say they beat up Levi badly earlier and he wouldn't last a minute?Why is it that they are the ones writhing on the floor in pain within a minute?"I'm waiting," Levi summoned them with a flick of his fingers. He looked bored and the men were even more reluctant.They didn't want to end up like the foolish men on the floor. They looked at Levi. They don't know who he is but he wasn't simple.Seems like they had to return to report this matter to their young master. So they turned around and ran away with their tails between their legs.Just then, a black sedan pulled over and a middle-aged chauffeur made his way towards them."Young mistress!" He exclaimed while looking around at the men crying in pain.No one knows how scared he was to realize she was gone when he had only turned around to get the car."Who are you?" He looked at Levi warily but the latter didn't answer his question, instead he held the woman who was practically burning up and headed into the sedan."Do you know she was drugged?" Levi remarked once they got in. The chauffeur was sending a message to the cops to handle the thugs when he heard this.He was shocked. He asked again, "Who are you and how do you know this?"Levi ignored him and observed the condition of the woman who was already squirming in pain.His brows tightened when he realized she had been drugged with EM08. "Whichever meal or drink she came in contact with tonight had EM08 in it."The phone in the chauffeur's hand fell. EM08? Who doesn't know it is a very deadly and powerful aphrodisiac drug?Even the government banned it because of its dangers. Once a lady is drugged with EM08, it can only be relieved by sexual intimacy.However once the woman gets laid, she will become barren and won't be able to give birth ever again. So either way it was dangerous for the victim."It hurts... It hurts a lot," The woman had begun sweating profusely. Her brows knitted in pain.The chauffeur trembled, "Young mistress..." What will he do now? He was going to lose his head or his job tonight if anything happens to her!Levi leaned in and the chauffeur was startled he wanted to do something to her. He pulled him back,"What are you doing? The cops are on their way. If you dare harass my young mistress, you won't escape!""Relax uncle," Levi reassured him. "I just want to help. See, she's in so much pain."The chauffeur wasn't convinced but he felt heartbroken with each painful cry his young mistress made so he didn't interfere anymore.However, he didn't see how Levi was going to help her.Levi reached out and searched for her acupoint. Once he found it, he held her and felt the strange spiritual energy flow from his body to hers.His body however grew a bit weak as he detoxified all the toxins in her body.She stopped whimpering and her knitted brows eased. The pain slowly subsided and she was conscious of the real world again."Young mistress," The chauffeur called out in joy. He looked at Levi in amazement.Brooklyn looked around. She couldn't understand what was going on but remembered she had felt woozy after taking too many drinks back there at the restaurant and also felt a bit funny after eating.She remembered wanting to leave the restaurant immediately but couldn't remember anything else."Do you feel better now?"She turned to see a strange, muscular man with a shabby appearance, covered in tiny bruises.She had a faint memory of stumbling down the street in an attempt to get away from Larry's men and running into this unknown man being beaten.Why was he now in the car with her?"Young mistress, Larry was too much this time! He even drugged you with EM08 just to have his way with you," The chauffeur vented on her behalf."If it weren't for this kind young man who quickly detected it and rescued you, I don't know how I would have faced the old master tonight."Brooklyn's eyes darkened. EM08? That stupid Larry! What does he think of himself?Just because their parents want to set up a marriage agreement between the two of them doesn't make her one of the whores who would sleep with him cheaply!"Thank you. I feel better," She nodded at the kind man. "How do I repay you?""Don't bother about it," Levi shook his head. He wanted to get out of the car and question the thugs about who had given them his identity before the cops arrived.But his wish wasn't granted because the cops arrived then and the thugs were taken away."What is your name? I'm Brooklyn... Brooklyn Hernandez," Brooklyn saw him looking at the thugs intently and spoke.This man was beaten by those thugs earlier... Is he in some kind of trouble? Does he need help?Levi snapped to Brooklyn's direction in a second. Brooklyn Hernandez? Who in San Jose doesn't know her?Brooklyn rose to fame at the age of 22 for inheriting her family's business, making her the youngest and wealthiest heiress in the city.Levi fidgeted at the fact that he was sitting in the same space with a powerful figure.Brooklyn didn't seem to notice his reaction because she repeated, "What's your name? How do I repay you? I don't like to owe people favors."The chauffeur left the car just then to go and have a word with the cops. Levi looked at Brooklyn's face.Now that she wasn't all flustered like earlier, she actually looked like a serene beauty with maybe a bit of haughtiness in her. Well, she's one of the Hernandez.Brooklyn's eyes narrowed when she saw him staring at her. This stranger isn't having weird thoughts, is he?But Levi shook his head, "I'm Levi. You don't have to worry about repaying me. I just did what I thought would help."Brooklyn was confused. Men would kill to have her and yet she was here asking this stranger what he wanted in repayment of his help but he's insisting on nothing.Doesn't he know who she is?"Young mistress," The chauffeur suddenly returned with a worried look."I don't know how your father found out but he seems to have gotten some news that you stood Larry up. He is enraged and demands you return home at this instant."Levi watched as Brooklyn's face darkened with anger. He wonders who this Larry i
Everyone including Levi is stunned. He tried to pull his hand away but Brooklyn whispered, "Please, Mr Levi, you said you will help me."Levi was annoyed. He agreed to help rescue her grandmother, not pretend to be her boyfriend or fiance or whatever!"Brooklyn!" Her father was livid. "How dare you bring a wild man into my home?"He turned to the old man beside him. "Father, can you see your obedient granddaughter?""Grandfather," Brooklyn walked to the old man and pulled Levi along. Her grandfather wasn't as furious as her father but he didn't look pleased either.He gave Levi a cold glance. "Which family son is he?"Before Brooklyn could respond, a maid rushed into the sitting room with a pale face."The old madam is having a seizure again and the doctors think she won't survive this time."Grandfather Hernandez seemed to have aged hearing this. Everyone momentarily rushed to the master bedroom forgetting all about the drama just now.On the way, Levi asked Brooklyn, "Miss, what were
"Cough!""Cough!""Father!""Grandfather!"They panicked when grandfather Hernandez began to choke. Yolanda held his hand and together with Hector led him to sit on a chair while Luis faced his daughter who was still standing in front of the wild man without bulging.Useless child! Her own grandfather was choking but she chose to shield the unknown man instead.He was too blinded with rage to see the worry in her eyes even though she stood calmly in front of Levi without reacting."Doctor, if this wasn't the first time we are meeting, I would have thought you had something against me," Levi was taller than Brooklyn so he easily towered over her.It was amusing at first to have her protect him against her family but he didn't need it."You should watch your words before you speak. What if you cause one more person to be confined to a sick bed with your wrong information?"Davis' face twisted with annoyance at Levi's words. He snorted, "You are not qualified to speak to me. Remember your
"I forgive you."These words didn't ease Davis' shame. He stood up and looked at Levi as if engraving his face on his mind. Levi no last name... He will remember this humiliation and pay back in hundred folds!He grabbed his medical kit and fled in a hurry."Mr Levi," Grandfather Hernandez called out seeing that the show was over and Levi was planning to leave."It's already so late. Let Brooklyn take you to one of the guest rooms. We have troubled you too much. Take this as our kind gesture."Levi was caught off guard but he still expressed his gratitude. "Thank you sir.""Father! How can you let a stranger into our home?" Luis was peeved from being ignored.Earlier, his father clearly had some aversion towards this wild man but after doing a little favor, he has completely won him over."Let's go," Brooklyn couldn't wait to get out of the room.Levi quickly followed behind her. He rubbed his nose awkwardly. He couldn't possibly tell them he was actually homeless and letting him stay
Looking up to see Levi, he was flustered and quickly tried to hide the wad of cash on his table.But Levi already noticed it. He sneered as he closed the door, "Is that the amount they paid for my identity?"Billy panicked and quickly tried to cover up. "W—what are you talking about? How dare you barge into my office? Have you forgotten I am your superior?""It is exactly because you are my superior, I have come to pay my last respects," Levi slammed a letter on the table.He was more convinced that his decision to leave this place was right. With a superior that won't stop at nothing to get money even if it meant putting his life at risk, his days were sure to be numbered.Billy was taken aback at Levi's confident comebacks. In the past, this lowlife wouldn't dare look him straight in the eyes and would always lower his head.He would apologize even when he isn't at fault. But today, he dared to speak so rudely. Isn't he afraid of being cast out of the company?Billy's eyes fell on th
People entering and leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau couldn't help noticing the couple standing beside a sleek SUV.Although the man was dressed a bit ordinarily, a complete contrast to the gorgeous and well-dressed woman beside him, people couldn't help but think they really complemented each other.Levi was oblivious to these gazes as he looked at the certificates in his hands with mixed feelings.One was a divorce certificate while the other was a marriage certificate. He recalled the look the official that handed over the divorce certificate to him gave him earlier.The woman must have been thinking his marriage had probably fallen apart due to his infidelity after seeing him show up with a beautiful woman.He sighed and put away the divorce certificate before opening other booklet.He couldn't help noticing how his clothes and rough appearance stood out sharply to Brooklyn's stunning look.It still felt weird to think he had gotten married again just a few hours after getting a di
Levi trembled with anger. Sleeping on the floor for a week? Treatment stopped? What happened to the money Zoey collected for his father's treatment?"Hey dude!" The young man pushed him. "Are you going to pay up or not? Your father is clearly not in the state to do so.""How are you so sure it was my father that stole the money? He has been sleeping outside the ward for a week. How can he steal the money that was inside the ward?" Levi boiled as he spoke.His father was at the critical stage of dementia and needed all the treatment he could get yet he was being maltreated this way."Dude, the ward's door was opened and besides, after I left to have a word with the doctor, it was only your father who was sitting outside here that could have stolen the money.""Just pay up and don't delay this poor boy," The nurse added. The crowd also agreed thinking Levi should just pay what his father has stolen."I might not be filial like you," Levi pointed to the young man. "But I know my father wi
The nurse, May, flushed in embarrassment and gave her colleague a glare. She was startled to see the doctor behind them.The doctor's eyes already darkened. He chased after May relentlessly when she first got to the hospital yet she rejected him heartlessly.Now she spends the little salary she earns on medicine for an old man. Are old men her type?"Nurse May," he called out in disgust."How do you explain this? I ordered every treatment for Thomas to stop since his family couldn't afford the bills but you secretly bought medicines for him. How dare you?"May was frightened and hurriedly tried to explain. "I'm sorry sir. It's just that the old man was already freezing to death and—""You are suspended! Since you can't obey your superior's orders, you might as well stay at home."Tears fell down from May's face at the doctor's words. This scene once again angered Levi.Aren't medical workers supposed to be kind and caring? How did these hypocritical nurse and stupid doctor even obtain
Juan is right. He really owes Laura even in the next lifetime. She trusted him, loved him but he tore their family apart and couldn't even cherish the one person she left behind. Did he still deserve to live? __________ A few weeks later after the news of what had befallen the madam of Hernandez family broke out, Levi was in the ward speaking to his father who was about to be taken away to the Wales by Cyrus, Marie and Lincoln when a guard walked in. "Sir, the young madam's father has come for a visit. He is currently with her." Heading this, Levi brows furrowed and he stood. He looked down at his father who didn't even react like he had heard his words and sighed. "Father, be good, okay? I'll come with Brooklyn to visit you sometime when she has fully recovered. Bye." He turned to his uncle, aunt and cousin with a grateful look. They all shared a hug and he told them, "I wish you a safe trip and please tell grandfather I sent my greetings." With that, they bade farewell and h
Juan simply gave Luis a look that made him feel like he was a fool and walked around him, going straight to Yolanda and completely ignoring him. "Should I tell them about the aphrodisiac or you will?"When he said these words, Yolanda's eyes widened in fear and she panicked. He didn't stop there, "Or I should talk about the vitamins instead. I'm sure my brother will like to learn more about Andy."Yolanda's knees turned weak and she almost collapsed if it weren't for the cops holding her. Seeing her reaction, Luis walked up to them. "What are you talking about?"Juan finally gave him attention and pointed at him, "You are such a fool. I can't believe you cheated with this thing on Laura. You should atone for your sins at her grave for the rest of your life!"Luis gritted angrily and his fingers balled into fists but he knew he stood no chance against Juan if he attempted to strike."That's enough Juan," Grandfather Hernandez stepped in. "What's all this fuss about? Ask the cops to l
"Here are records of her purchasing many illegal drugs from this black market trader. They managed to track her transactions and realized that besides purchasing a potent poison within different time frames and a few other drugs yet to be identified, she also purchased a strong aphrodisiac that has been banned for years."Levi's expression turned rigid upon hearing this. Aphrodisiac? He looked at the hospital bed where Brooklyn was sleeping peacefully wrapped in bandages and suddenly remembered the first time he had met her.She had run down the street trying to escape from Larry. He could still remember how strong he had felt the scent of the aphrodisiac from her.All those times, he used to think Larry was the one behind the aphrodisiac but what if he had an accomplice.Larry might have wrongfully listed after Brooklyn but Levi knew he was too chickenhearted to purchase that contraband himself.So it must have been someone who gave it to him and that person could be Yolanda."Uncle,
Gunshots suddenly rang out in the warehouse and the guns in the thugs hands began to fall to the ground one after the other as they cried in pain,"Argh!""Ah!!!!""Argh!!!!""Ow!!!"Noah's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as he watched all his men fall to the floor and writhe in pain. "You bastard!" He yelled into the microphone as he watched cops emerge. "Are you so foolish? Do you think your wife will go Scot free now? Just a word from me and her mutilated body parts will be sent to your doorstep!"Levi's eyes darkened at his words. He looked around because he knew Noah could see him. "Do you know what has become of your accomplice, Billy? Just surrender now or your term will be worse."Noah laughed and the warehouse echoed with his laughter. "That was all my plan, you fool! He was after my ring too so how could I let him remain with me?! He is no longer useful so I tossed him out.""You have gone against me and I can see you value the ring more than your wife. That is w
As the chaos subsided, Juan received a call and stepped away from the gathering. He found a quiet place and answered the call just before it was disconnected."Hello, did you find out anything?" He was a bit anxious about what the other person was going to say. If Luis is really declared guilty, he won't spare him."Sir, we tracked his call records and his bank records even deleted transactions but found nothing unusual."Juan didn't know why he released a sigh of relief. He wasn't wrong after all. Luis might be temperamental and easily pissed off but he won't do anything to hurt his own family. Then who tampered with the vitamins? Because Juan had a bit of knowledge in medicine, he knew the vitamins were manufactured by a popular pharmaceutical company and they were original products.Which means someone must have tampered with the vitamins after they were purchased? He had almost forgotten that he was on a call until the person spoke again."Sir, we also checked the call records of
"She's missing," Hector announced as he walked into the sitting room where the cops were handling Billy and the bloody mess he had causedLevi was on a sofa with an oppressive expression that showed one shouldn't come closer to him."Oh no! Our poor Brooke! She only just got released and she's gone again!" Yolanda was on the other side of the room crying her eyes out.This sound made Levi's fingers clench with every passing second. Why act like she cares?"Mr Lloyd, do you know who could be behind this?" A cop was asking Levi for the umpteenth time yet was receiving no response.Luis walked up to them furiously and pointed at him. "How dare you act nonchalant?! Officer, hold him responsible if anything happens to my daughter!"Levi's face hardened but he refused to say a word and just sat there listening to Luis' rants. Images of Brooklyn's current state kept on running through his mind and he almost couldn't breathe."Levi!" The door the cops were entering and leaving through suddenl
Brooklyn was walking down the hallway to her room when she felt someone sprinted across the hallway. She didn't think too much about it as she was still upset about what had happened in the sitting room.She has never seen her father so angry and that too at his own brother. These days, she feels her father is gradually turning into someone they all don't know anymore.Not to mention the cold war he has been engaging with these days.Tap!She halted when she saw the shadow of the person sprinting across the hallway again. She was suddenly scared and called out, "Who is there?!"No one answered her and she turned around. The hallway was silent. "Maybe I'm just being paranoid," She mumbled to herself.No one could get into this house anyway. But as she shook her thoughts away and took another step, someone suddenly strangled her from behind."Ah—" Her shout was muffled as a cloth was put over her nose. Her body went paralyzed with fear as she realized what was happening.She wanted to s
"This wasn't what we both agreed to. I don't agree to this," Billy kicked a chair as he flared.Noah Lloyd didn't bat an eye at his actions. He simply said, "If you want to get Levi, this will be your only way.""Why do I have to go in there and get his wife himself? You have so many men they could easily carry out the job. Why me? It feels like you are sending me straight to the enemy's trap."Billy hated to admit it but he was a bit scared about facing Levi. Now he has to find a way to sneak into the Hernandez family residence himself, knock Brooklyn out and find a way to sneak her out.Noah's plan didn't sound feasible to him and he wasn't a fool. No way will he do that.Noah smiled craftily. He knew it. Billy wasn't as foolish as he thinks so there was no way he could keep him now. He just has to get rid of him.Besides, the dumbo also wants his ring. All the more reason for him not to survive but first he had to convince the fool."Your first attempt at the hospital was a complet
"I'm certainly not a tour guide now."Levi chuckled at Juan's words but waited for him to continue. He relished the taste of the first food he grabbed and wondered if Brooklyn had her dinner yet."I think... I should keep what I do as a secret but it has nothing to do with our family's business.""That's not fair uncle. What's with the suspense?" Levi frowned and Juan laughed.The former was quite curious about this eldest son of Hernandez's family that has managed to evade the discerning eyes of paparazzi for years.Although Juan was estranged from the family, he appeared to be living better than his younger brother, Luis.Heck if they were to stand together one wouldn't be able to judge who was the younger one or the older one."Let's keep that aside now. Maybe someday... What I just want to say is whatever my brother does, just know he means no harm. He is ambitious and all but doesn't take it to heart. Go easy on him."Levi paused and swallowed the food in his mouth. One would hav