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The driver of the police car widened his eyes in surprise at his colleague’s sudden command, and he spared him a side-eyed glance.“Is there a problem, Officer Darius?”“I just received an important order we dare not flout.” Darius replied in a clipped voice. “Head towards the Link bridge.” The vague reply left his other colleagues frowning, but they didn’t press further as the driver obediently made a u-turn.Something about the sudden tension in the car made Lawrence feel on edge, but he chose not to think much of it.“So, officer,” he began in an attempt to steer the conversation back to where it had previously been. “When are we going to be released?”Darius stiffened at first, but then he forced his features to be neutral. “We won’t talk about that anymore,” he replied flatly.Lawrence tilted his head as confusion overtook his features. “But, we were just—”“Don’t push it, Mr. Smith,” Darius’s voice was harder now, forcing Lawrence to swallow his protests and slump back into his
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Lawrence’s eyes were wide as he desperately stared at the soldiers in front of him. It was obvious he wanted to say something, but his words ended up sounding muffled and incoherent because of the duct tape on his mouth. When it became clear that speaking was impossible for him at this point, he turned to Kai and gestured his head towards the soldiers in an insistent manner. Kai got the silent message, and instantly shifted his attention to the soldier in front of him. “Did Jonah Leigh really put you up to this?” He asked carefully. The lead soldier, who was sitting a few seats away from the soldier facing Kai, twisted his mouth into a scowl. “Were you given the permission to talk?” He snapped. “One more word from you, and it’s the last thing you’ll ever say.” Kai’s jaw flexed and he slowly cracked his neck. Being talked to in such a manner was a big blow to his pride, and his anger began to rise to the surface. He desperately wished he still had his dark energy skill
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Lawrence and Kai exchanged a glance and a look of panic and confusion passed between them.Adrian noticed this and his smirk widened. “You must be wondering why and how I’m here, right?,” his eyes glinted with amusement and a hint of mischief as he stared between the two men. “But if I tell you now…that would spoil all the fun.”Kai stayed quiet and a bead of sweat formed above his furrowed brows, not just from the pain in his knee, but from the utter confusion swirling in his mind.Lawrence, on the other hand, was furious. His eyes flickered wildly and his face reddened as he frantically grunted, trying to get the tape off his mouth.His attempts were futile, until Adrian finally put him out of his misery by ripping the tape off in a single motion.The loud tear from the tape sounded through the air and Lawrence winced as a couple of his mustache hairs came off with it.“Damn you!” He spat at Adrian the moment his mouth was free. “What kind of stupid joke is this? How dare you brin
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Kai looked like he wanted to lash back, but the electrifying sting coming from his knee prevented him from gathering his thought process.Still, he was relentless. And when he finally managed to piece a couple of sentences together, his voice came out hoarse but defiant. “I’d rather die than beg you.”Adrian’s head tilted slightly and his eyes sparkled dangerously. “We’ll see about that.”Kai’s defiant glare never withered. “You just wait till I get back on my feet. I swear, I’ll destroy you!”Adrian raised a condescending brow. “Oh really? You’ll destroy me? With what hand?”Before Kai could grasp the meaning behind Adrian’s words, Adrian shot his palm outward with lightning speed.And with brutal force, he connected it with Kai’s left arm.The next thing that happened sent a shockwave of horror through the spines of everyone present.A crack resounded as Kai’s arm got dislocated from its ball-and-socket joint, and twisted almost all the way around. But Adrian didn’t allow the pain
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Lawrence’s breath hitched, and his face turned ashen as Adrian’s words sunk in. “R-Russian Roulette?”“Yeah,” Adrian muttered plainly. “I’m sure you must be familiar with the game.”Lawrence’s eyes watered, and his usually styled-to-perfection silver hair clung to his sweaty forehead in a disheveled mess.“What kind of game is this. Are you trying to kill me?!” He stuttered, his voice heavy with dreadful panic.“Maybe. Maybe not,” Adrian shrugged as he nonchalantly, yet skillfully, loaded the black bullet into one of the chambers of the revolver. Then, he spun the cylinder to shuffle the position of the bullet, and pointed the gun at Lawrence’s head. “Let’s find out.”With that, he pulled the trigger.Lawrence froze, his heart nearly stopping, and his eyes instinctively squeezing shut as he heard the ‘click’ sound of the trigger.Luckily for him, the chamber with the bullet wasn’t aligned with the revolver’s barrel, so the bullet didn’t fire.When Lawrence realized he was still alive
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Adrian stepped out of the warehouse after concluding on his decision regarding Lawrence Smith and Kai. His gaze instantly found the lead soldier standing next to their armored vehicle and he beckoned him over with a motion of his finger. “Take those men in there and dispose them in Hades prison,” he ordered in a tone of finality as the soldier came close. “Instruct the warden to ensure they receive the hardest labor possible. And under no circumstance, should they be let out. Ever.”The lead soldier nodded. “Rest assured, young master. I’ll ensure the warden understands your orders.”“Good,” Adrian gave him a curt nod before placing his hands in his pocket and striding over to his Lamborghini urus, which he had taken out from his luxury car collection after Nathan ruined his Audi with the stench of his urine.Just as Adrian was about to enter his car, Jonah who had been heading towards his own car, remembered what he had recorded between Robert and Liam Muller, and he quickly made
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Sir Edward’s expression shifted to one of curiosity at Adrian’s declaration. “You have? If it’s the arrest I saw on TV—” “No,” Adrian shook his head in interjection. “It’s not the arrest. It’s a more…befitting punishment.” Sir Edward’s brows furrowed, and he looked like he wanted to say something, but Adrian wasn’t done yet. He took a deep breath and leaned forward on the table. “There’s something you need to know, Dad.” Sir Edward’s expression turned serious, and he nodded for Adrian to go ahead. “I’m listening.” Adrian’s jaw clenched as the events from the previous night flooded his mind. “Lawrence Smith had his lackey shoot me, and I basically…died.” Sir Edward’s frown deepened, and he eyed Adrian skeptically. “Died? What are you talking about, son?” “I was shot in the heart,” Adrian elaborated in a blank voice. “And I was clinically dead for a few hours. While I was in the state between life and death, I encountered Grandmaster Xu.” “Grandmaster Xu?” Sir Edward’s e
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For what felt like the umpteenth time that day, Sir Edward’s expression morphed into one of shock. “Her own family did that to her?” He spat and fell back into his chair with an indignant sigh. “What’s going on in the world today? I hope that criminal is rotting in prison now?” “Not yet,” Adrian’s voice was grim. “I beat him to a pulp, and he fainted, so he’s been admitted to our hospital. But the minute he wakes up, he’ll face the full brunt of my justice.”Sir Edward shook his head, still reeling from the information. “What would have caused him to act so cruelly towards his relative?”“Power,” Adrian replied simply. “He was so hungry for his grandfather’s inheritance that he was willing to do anything to get it. Even when he didn’t deserve it.”“Ahh,” a glint of understanding flashed in Sir Edward’s eyes. “I see. Of course it’s power. It always is. It turns people into monsters, and not everyone should be allowed to handle it.”Adrian nodded in agreement with his father, and anot
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Henry and Evelyn froze like deers caught in headlights as Adrian’s voice echoed throughout the hall. All eyes turned to them, and in that moment, they wished the ground would open up and swallow them whole. Evelyn was the first to regain her composure, and she instantly replied with a nervous chuckle. “Yes…but the thing is…” She trailed off as she scrambled for an excuse to give, and then it hit her. She quickly jabbed Henry’s stomach with her elbow, and the moment he winced, she wrapped an arm around his shoulder. “Henry suddenly developed a stomach upset!” She announced dramatically. “I need to take him to the hospital right away.” Henry immediately caught up to her plan and clutched onto his stomach, feigning more pained groans. “Ouch…it hurts.” Adrian cocked a brow as he instantly saw through their lies, and luckily for him, he was already two steps ahead. “That’s too bad,” he smacked his teeth in feigned sympathy. But then his expression lit up. “Fortunately, we have a
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The hall was thrown into a panic-filled frenzy as Natalie pulled the trigger, and everyone’s heart lodged in their mouths as they dreaded what they’d see.As soon as the gun fired, Adrian stepped in front of Anita, completely shielding her.The world around him blurred as a sudden feeling overtook him and he saw the bullet moving in slow motion.His hand instinctively shot out and before he could even process it, the bullet got trapped between his fingers.The hot metal of the bullet would have seared the hand of an ordinary human, but Adrian was far from ordinary. The moment he realized he had caught the bullet, the world around him returned to normal.Natalie’s eyes widened in disbelief. “H-How..?” The words fell from her lips, but she didn’t complete them as she pulled the trigger again, with more force this time.Luckily for her, she had been wise enough to load the gun with more than one bullet.Adrian saw the second bullet coming and in one swift motion, he caught it with his o
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As soon as Adrian made the announcement, all eyes turned to Anita, who looked completely stunned that the spotlight was on her.Adrian extended his hand toward her, a charming smile gracing his lips. “Come, Anita. Come to me.”Anita did her best to maintain a composed smile, hiding her unease as she gracefully approached Adrian.Regina and Vincent followed closely behind, their expressions equally confused.Anita was endowed in a shimmering, diamond studded powder-blue gown which had a thigh-high slit that revealed glimpses of her slender, toned legs as she walked.Her brown hair was styled in bouncy waves, and her beautiful features became more striking with the minimal makeup she had on.The guests all let out collective gasps as the spotlight followed her.Her flawless face, luscious hair, and the stunning dress made her seem like she had descended straight from heaven. Adrian was captivated by her radiating beauty, and couldn’t stop smiling.When Anita finally reached him and pla
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The hug between Regina and Adrian lasted for a few seconds before Regina pulled back, and all the while Adrian’s eyes protruded from their sockets.He couldn’t just hide his shock.Regina’s hands lingered on his arms as she stared at him with affection. “I never thought I'd say this,” she admitted with a chuckle. “But I’m very grateful to you. I misjudged you, and I apologize for ever underestimating you.”It took Adrian a moment to regain his composure, and when he did, he offered Regina a warm smile. “It’s fine, mother-in-law. I’m just glad I’ve finally earned your approval.”Regina nodded. “I’m glad too. I hope this marks a new beginning between us moving forward.”And with that, Anita and her father joined in the hug to seal the emotional moment of reconnection and reconciliation.>>>>>The Engagement Day…The party was already in swing, although the main event hadn’t yet begun because Anita hadn't yet arrived.Dignitaries from all over Wibston were gathered in the grandiose hal
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Anita’s eyes widened as her legs twitched again…and again. “Oh my God!” Her breath hitched as she regained sensation in her limbs. “I can feel my legs! I can feel my legs!”Regina and Vincent froze, their gazes gluing to her trembling limbs in pure disbelief.“You can feel your legs?” Regina echoed shakily. Anita nodded frantically as her fingers dug into the sofa while her legs kept twitching uncontrollably. When Adrian felt like he had transferred enough energy to Anita’s spine, he let go of her hand.A deep breath escaped his mouth as he felt the drain of energy from his body. His vision blurred for a moment before stabilizing, and when he finally looked at Anita, she was staring at him in awe.“How do you feel now?” He asked in a slightly hoarse voice.Anita let out an incredulous laugh. “My legs…I can feel them.” Her voice sounded very excited. “I can even move my toes. Look…”She demonstrated her words by wiggling them, her eyes shining with childlike wonder. “Good.” Adrian
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Adrian maintained a serious expression as he met Anita’s confused gaze. “I have…abilities,” he confessed.Anita blinked, and she removed her hands from Adrian’s grip. “What?” Adrian inhaled and continued. “After coming in contact with the mystic scroll of an ancient Chinese grandmaster, I gained martial arts and healing abilities. I want to help you walk again, if you’ll let me.”There was a brief silence before Anita’s face contorted in deeper confusion. “This doesn’t make sense. How can a scroll give you abilities?”“Do you think we’re fools or something?” Regina scoffed from behind Adrian. “I thought you had changed from your slimy ways, but it seems I overestimated you.”“I have to agree with my wife on this one, son,” Vincent added with a frown. “Making a joke out of Anita’s condition is highly insensitive. I expected better from you.”Anita’s eyes glistened as she stared at Adrian with hurt written all over her face. “I can’t believe you would play with my feelings like this?
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The next day, Anita and Adrian sat in their living room at the Glorious Garden Estate, waiting for Anita’s parents to arrive.Anita’s heart pounded and she placed a hand on her chest, taking in deep breaths in a bid to calm it.Adrian noticed her anxiousness and squeezed her hand, though his was a bit sweaty. Today wasn’t just about Anita’s pregnancy revelation, it was also the day he’d propose to her and reveal his abilities. He tried his best to keep himself calm, despite how almost impossible it seemed.The moment Anita saw Regina and Vincent coming down the stairs, her nerves skyrocketed and she tightened her hand around his.“Breathe, Anita. It’ll all go smoothly,” Adrian whispered to her, though it felt more like he was assuring himself.Regina’s gaze landed on them the moment she reached the foot of the stairs, and her steps slowed as she narrowed her eyes suspiciously.“What’s going on?” She voiced out as her eyes alternated between their awkward expressions. Vincent, on th
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The sales lady paused in her tracks at Evelyn’s words, and her eyes nervously darted to Adrian, unsure of what to do. “Sir…”“Ignore her,” Adrian interjected in an indifferent tone. “Just get me the ring. Whatever the price is, I’ll pay.”The saleslady nodded and was about to take another step forward when Evelyn dragged her back by the collar. You dare ignore me?!” Evelyn hissed with her hands raised in a bid to slap the lady, but Adrian quickly intercepted the hit by catching her wrist mid-air.He flung it back to her side, and gave her a hard stare. “Don’t lay your hand on her again. You have no right to.”The last shred of control in Henry snapped and he lunged at Adrian, grabbing him by the collar.“How dare you lay your filthy hands on my girlfriend!” He spat, his eyes shooting lasers at Adrian’s face. “It seems you must be seeking death!”Adrian’s gaze flickered down to Henry’s hand fisting his collar, then back up to meet his glare. “You have exactly five seconds to get your
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Three days later…Anita was finally discharged from the hospital, and Adrian took her back to their house. There was another emotional reunion; this time between Anita and her father, Vincent, who had just returned from a spiritual center, where he had gone to pray for her speedy recovery. He wasn’t happy to see his daughter in a wheelchair, but was grateful she was alive nonetheless.Speaking of Anita’s condition, Adrian had tried to heal her back at the hospital, but his attempts had failed.He restlessly wondered why until Grandmaster Xu appeared to him in a dream-like trance and told him that his abilities would only work on Anita if she knew about them….and believed in them.Because to be healed, one had to believe.Therefore, Adrian came up with an elaborate plan to break the news to her.He would do it as part of the special birthday package he had organized for her. A package that included his proposal and the lavish engagement party he had promised her some weeks ago.Her a
