2025-01-30 00:00:00As Arthur and Sofia reached the hospital entrance, her phone buzzed.
"Transferred to the ICU? He was fine yesterday!"
Sofia's voice trembled as she hung up, her face going pale with panic. Without a second thought, she rushed inside.
Arthur was right behind her, matching her pace as they reached the ICU entrance.
Inside, Sofia’s father lay in the bed, hooked up to a tangle of IV lines and machines.
Doctors and nurses moved in a blur, doing their best to keep him stable.
By the bed stood a man who looked a lot like Sofia—Marco Ricci, Sofia’s brother, also the newly appointed gang leader.
Arthur peeked through the small window; his eyes immediately drawn to the old man’s deteriorating condition.
In his sixties, the elderly man had always struggled with health problems, but now, his condition seem
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"Three...""You're full of crap! I… I can't be wrong!""Two...""How dare you talk about my father like that?"Marco snarled, pulling out his gun and aiming it straight at Arthur’s forehead."One."Arthur stared down the barrel, not even flinching.His eyes never left the elderly man lying on the bed.As the countdown hit zero, everyone in the room held their breath, waiting.But… nothing happened."Hah! I knew it! This guy's just bluffing!"Dr. Müller forced himself to stay calm.He was a pro at what he did, but seeing Arthur so sure of himself made him second-guess everything.Three long seconds passed before he finally dared to breathe."Die!" Marco shouted, his pati
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Arthur scanned the hospital, satisfied that everything was taken care of, and started heading for the exit.But before he could make it out the door, Sofia rushed up to him, stopping him in his tracks.Her eyes sparkled with admiration as she handed him a card."Wait! This card has thirty million on it. It's for the treatment, like I promised!"Marco stepped in, his voice filled with gratitude."You're the savior of our family. Thirty million isn't nearly enough. It should be fifty million!""Please, don’t turn it down! This amount can barely show how thankful we are!"Without waiting, Marco pulled out another card and pressed it into Arthur’s hand.His mind was already racing, calculating.This young man didn’t just diagnose his father’s illness in a snap, he cured him effortlessly when the so-called experts had given up!A genius doctor like him was someone worth keeping on their side.Even if he hadn’t saved their father, Arthur was someone they needed to win over.Fifty million wa
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Peter insisted on taking Arthur straight to the Selune household.Once Arthur stepped inside, Peter turned and walked away, his face slipping back into its usual cold, emotionless mask.He shot a command to his subordinates: “What happened today stays between us. No one talks about it. Anyone who dares to leak it... won’t live to regret it.”His men froze, their bodies tensing in fear.Inside the Selune home, the family was practically buzzing with excitement over a special invitation they’d just received from the prestigious Charles family.Ana clutched the invite like it was gold, her eyes gleaming with excitement.“Honey, look at this!” she said, her voice almost a squeal.“The Charles family is throwing a party tomorrow night, and it’s for someone huge! You better get dressed to impress – who knows, you might even get a chance to meet this VIP!”She shoved the invitation into Selune’s hands with a grin.Harold couldn’t contain his pride.“That’s right!” he added, puffing out his c
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Arthur stepped into the room, and Selune shut the door behind him.“Sorry about my parents,” she said, sounding apologetic.“They’re a just.... like that. Don’t take anything they say too seriously.”Arthur just waved it off. He wasn’t bothered.People like them weren’t even worth his attention.“So, tell me. What’s your deal with Mr. Charles?” Selune asked, her gaze sharp.“You know I won't be easily fooled.”Arthur met her gaze, unflinching.“Well... my dad knows him,” he said quickly, thinking on his feet.“We met at the hospital when Peter— I mean, Uncle Charles— gave me a ride home.”“I see.”Selune didn’t look convinced.It made sense, though.It was probably Mr. Charles who had helped Arthur escape that mob boss.Otherwise, there was no way he could’ve made it out alive.It wasn’t that she didn’t trust Arthur, but a soldier with no memories suddenly turning into a miracle doctor?Even in a novel, that sounded too far-fetched.“You’re lucky to know Mr. Charles,” she said, a litt
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Ever since the news broke that Ken Wells had dumped Selune, he’d been sure her family was done for.But to his shock, word spread fast that the richest man in the city was backing her!And it didn’t stop there.The fallout from Ken’s split with the wealthiest guy sent ripples through the social world.Other powerful families started distancing themselves from the Wells family, causing Ken's family stock to drop through the floor—by more than ten times!Obviously, Ken wasn’t invited to this fancy banquet.If it weren’t for Elina tipping him off, he never would have known about this golden opportunity!Ken’s eyes locked onto Selune as she walked into the grand hall.A cold smirk curled on his lips.He leaned over to whisper to his subordinates, who immediately disappeared.He hadn’t forgotten that crazy guy.The one who had taken down his bodyguard, breaking a few ribs in the process, and humiliated him in front of everyone.Ken scanned the room. No sign of that guy.Lucky him.If he we
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At that moment, all eyes were on her.Selune froze, heart racing, before she heard Mr. Charles' voice cut through the tension."Thank you all for coming tonight. Actually, there is one more important guest arriving!"He paused, his gaze sweeping the room with a grin."She's going to be my partner in a new real estate project!""Please welcome Miss Selune!"Peter Charles was the first to clap, the sound of his hands ringing through the air.The rest followed, some applauding, others raising their glasses in a silent toast.Selune stood there, dazed.Wait—I'm the guest of honor?Her mind scrambled.She thought she was just an observer tonight—never did she expect to be the center of attention.And now… she was a partner in a massive real estate project?A billion-dollar venture backed by the Charles family?!What was going on?Her pulse thudded in her ears, but she quickly gathered herself, pushing the confusion aside.She was the one everyone was staring at—curious, surprised, even jea
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The lights in the room were still on, but the warmth had drained out of them, like an invisible black mist had taken over.The glow was swallowed by the shadow, turning cold and eerie, casting an unsettling vibe to anyone who dared to step inside.The air felt heavy, thick with something off.Two nurses and a doctor stood in the middle of the room—not helping anyone, not even moving.They were frozen, as if trapped by some unseen force, stuck in place.The three of them formed a tight circle, eyes blank, postures weirdly stiff, like they were guarding something dark and forbidden.But the worst part? Their necks.Twisted at angles no human could ever bend, like they’d been snapped by some invisible hand.The twisted necks emitted a nauseating, uncanny feeling, making it impossible to look directly at them.One of the nurses, near the door, had skin as dark as bruises.Her eyes were rolled back so far, all Arthur could see were the whites, staring straight at him.Her face was twisted
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Arthur gently set the porcelain item down and walked over to the old man.His eyes were drawn to a photo on the nightstand.It was an old group shot of young men in military uniforms, grinning ear to ear.Arthur could tell it was from the old man’s younger days, back when he was serving alongside his comrades.Each face in the photo was full of confidence and pride.Arthur's heart skipped a beat when he recognized the uniform—it was exactly like the one worn by the elite air force unit he commanded.Memories of his own comrades flooded his mind.The battles, the sweat, the glory.The days spent side by side with his brothers in arms.His gaze softened as he looked back at the elderly man."You... you saved me?" the old man rasped, his voice weak.Arthur quickly stepped in to help him sit up.He had always held deep respect for soldiers who gave their all for their country."Don’t talk too much," Arthur said gently. "Just rest. You need to recover.""Thank you, young man, but... who ar
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Peter Charles’s sleek, luxury car cruised slowly into Arthur’s line of sight, its polished design turning heads and drawing the attention of everyone nearby.“Not bad. Looks like you’ve awakened,” Arthur said with a slight nod.Peter looked full of energy.“It’s all thanks to your guidance! I can’t thank you enough!”“And I have got a good news for you!”Arthur raised an eyebrow, his gaze sharp. “What do you mean?”Peter grinned. “Earlier, you told me to keep an eye out for rare herbs. Tonight, there’s Phoenix Herb at the auction!”Peter quickly pulled an auction catalog from his bag and handed it to Arthur.Arthur opened the catalog, and his eyes landed on a stunning, blood-red plant.The fiery color seemed to burn off the page—exactly what Arthur had been searching for.His heart raced.Two-thirds of the ingredients needed for the antidote were already within reach.“This Phoenix Herb has to be mine!”“Of course!” Peter’s excitement matched Arthur’s. “I’ll make sure to get it for yo
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“You’ve already caused enough trouble for our daughter, and now you’re hooking up with another woman?!”Ana’s voice was dripping with disdain, and Harold’s tone matched hers, laced with fury.But there was a smug gleam in their eyes, an air of certainty.They had been waiting for this moment.Once Selune saw the undeniable evidence of Arthur’s betrayal, she would finally see the light and toss him out of her life for good.Selune sat motionless on the couch, her body rigid, her hands clasped tightly together in her lap.Her eyes were fixed on the photo on the table in front of her, the image refusing to blur, even as her mind scrambled to process it.In the photo, Arthur was standing uncomfortably close to a woman—a woman she didn’t recognize.They were so close their bodies were practically touching, and the moment was captured just as they were getting into her car.It was like a punch to the gut, each beat of her heart feeling slower, heavier.The shock cut through her in waves, le
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Arthur stood at the table, staring down at the broken crystal ball.He knew it wasn’t going to reveal anything more.But he couldn’t figure out why the old woman was so thrilled, or what she meant by "the Chosen One."“Well, let’s call it a day,” he said, his voice calm.“Take the fifth herb from the third row in your garden, mix it with the others in your basket, and simmer it for three hours.”“Drink it in three doses a day. In a week, your leg will be healed.”Arthur offered this advice as a thank you for the old woman’s reading, then turned to leave.Isis’s eyes lit up.Her respect and awe for him deepened.She couldn’t believe Arthur could figure out the exact effects of her herbs just by looking at them!She had been brewing potions with them for years, but the results were always weak.Now she realized she’d been missing one crucial ingredient.It all clicked. Gratitude flooded her heart.She was even more impressed by Arthur now.“Wait, Savior!” she called, rushing forward wit
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Mia and Arthur stepped out of the car, their boots sinking into the soft, wet earth.The air smelled fresh, a mix of rich soil and pine.All around them, the forest was alive with vibrant green leaves and the sound of birds chirping.“Don’t get any ideas just because my dad likes you. I’ve met guys like you before, and trust me, you’re not special,”Mia shot Arthur a look that could cut glass.“Hurry up! If you get lost, don’t come crying to me!”Without waiting for him to respond, she marched off into the thick woods.Arthur rolled his eyes. This girl was way too full of herself.But he wasn’t about to argue with her. He had better things to do.Plus, it was easier to follow her than get lost in this dense forest.They trekked through the underbrush, tall grass brushing against their legs, branches rustling as they passed.The air was thick with moisture and the earth beneath their feet was soft, like the whole forest was alive.After what felt like forever, they finally broke throug
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Arthur walked back into the Selune house, only to be greeted by the cold, judgmental glares of Ana and Harold. They stood by the door like he was some unwanted guest.“You’re not welcome here,” Ana snapped, crossing her arms and glaring at him with pure hostility.“Listen, kid,” Harold chimed in, clearly impatient, “Whatever your deal is, you’ve caused enough trouble for this family.”“You better not have any more plans for Selune. She’s gonna marry someone rich! Leave now!” Ana’s voice rose in anger, her eyes locking on Arthur with a warning glare. “Never come back!”Arthur barely glanced at them, his cold stare making them shift uncomfortably. They both instinctively took a step back as if something invisible was pushing them.“Is this what Selune wants?” he asked, his tone even.Ana froze, but quickly recovered. “Of course! She’s been tired of you for a while!”Harold added, “Yeah. You’ve been nothing but trouble for her. She’s too polite to tell you herself!”Arthur slowly turned
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Marco couldn’t hold it in any longer.“But if the window was open, doesn’t that mean Isabella left through there?”Arthur let out a quiet chuckle and shook his head.“Sure, the window was open. But did you see any footprints on the sill? Nope. That’s because she didn’t climb out of it. The window was just meant to throw us off.”Suddenly, everyone got it.Marco’s frown deepened, and his voice grew tense.“Okay, so if she didn’t leave through the window, where did she go? Cindy found the room empty after she opened the door!”“Yeah, sir, that’s right, sir,” Cindy chimed in, standing nervously at the side, clutching her dress like it might fly away.“I used the spare key to open the door, and there was no one in there.”The group paused, thinking hard.If Isabella didn’t vanish through the window, had she really just disappeared into thin air?Arthur raised an eyebrow.“Are you sure you checked every corner?”Cindy froze, eyes wide. She hadn’t expected that question.She nodded, but it
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Arthur rushed down the hallway, heading straight for Marco’s wife’s room.The others followed, their faces grim, filled with dread.In the dim light of the hallway, Isabella’s maid spoke fast, panic creeping into her voice.“I helped the lady into her room and closed the door behind her so she could rest. Then I went to get her some water.”“But when I came back... the door was locked from the inside. No matter how much I called, she didn’t answer.”“I used the spare key to open it—and the room was empty.”The tension in the air thickened as everyone silently processed what she said.It was clear: something was wrong.The door creaked open, and they all stepped inside.The room was spotless, the bed neatly made, but everything felt... off.The only thing that stood out was the window—wide open.Marco’s face went pale.Was it possible? Had his wife jumped?Though the room was only on the second floor, a fall from here could still hurt her badly—maybe even kill her.He rushed to the win
