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Nathan’s eyes grew to the size of golf balls, and his body went rigid with fear as he gawked between Adrian and the lead soldier, who looked ready to inflict serious harm.And the lead soldier wasted no time in advancing towards him.Natalie instantly shot up from her seat beside Nathan’s bed. “Wait!” she cried as she stretched out her hand to stop the soldier from coming closer.But the scathing glare he threw her way shot a chill of fear up her spine, and before she knew it, her hand had dropped to her side.“Please, just listen to me,” She tried again in a more quiet voice, but the soldier shoved her aside without a second thought. She nearly stumbled, but quickly steadied herself by holding onto the wall nearby.The soldier reached Nathan’s bedside and Nathan shrunk back into the mattress as though that would somehow save him. His wide eyes frantically flashed to Adrian.“Don’t do this, I beg you!” He stammered in a trembling voice. “Tell him to stop! I’m sorry!”Adrian didn’t s
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A slow smile grew on Tristan’s lips after a brief moment of silence. “It’s good news,” he announced proudly. “My dad’s cousin was just made the Chief Warden of Hades. My dad’s talking to him as we speak. Your brother will be out of there in no time.Natalie’s anxiety was instantly replaced with relief as her shoulders sagged. “Oh thank God,” she placed her hand on her chest. “I almost passed out from the anxiety.”Then her expression shifted to one of gratitude. “Thank you so much, babe.I really appreciate it.”“It’s nothing,” Tristan brushed her off. “You know I’ll do anything for you.”Natalie nodded shyly and a faint blush stained her cheeks. Barely a second later, Tristan’s phone beeped. He checked it to see a text message notification from his father, giving him a positive feedback.“That was my father,” he explained when he saw Natalie’s curious gaze. “His cousin has agreed to help us. We’re expected at Hades Prison first thing tomorrow to pick up your brother.”“Yay!” Nata
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Adrian pushed his chair back and properly relaxed into it, then he entwined his fingers as he arched a brow at the two astounded men. “Yes, me. Surprise!”Robert and Liam still had their jaws to the floor and their brows lost in their hairlines as they struggled to believe what they were seeing.Rhea stood off to the side, and even though her expression and posture seemed controlled on the outside, within her she was doubling over in laughter.And it took every ounce of strength not to let it show.Robert blinked once. Then again, and again. He even furiously rubbed his eyes to ensure he wasn’t hallucinating.Liam’s face had drained of all color and he just gawked at Adrian as though he were in a daze.Adrian watched them with quiet amusement and made no attempt to snap them out of their reverie. He was clearly enjoying the comical sight.It took a few more seconds before Robert shook his head, finally managing to regain his composure. But Liam was yet to find his own, which now seem
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It took a few moments for Adrian’s words to sink into Robert and Liam’s minds, and when they did, their expressions shifted from regret to pure panic.Robert instantly jerked into action as he crawled over to Adrian, and clung onto his leg like someone holding on for dear life. “Please, don’t do that to us,” he choked out. “My company is my life. It’s all my father left me. If it gets destroyed, I’ll be completely finished!”“Young master, I beg you to tamper justice with mercy!” Liam added with equal desperation, though he remained in the same spot. He wasn’t as bold as his father to approach Adrian. “If we’re cancelled, our lives will be completely over!”Adrian shook Robert’s hand off the hem of his designer slacks like it was a piece of filth. “That’s the whole point,” he said with cold venom. “I want your lives to be over. I want you to suffer every bit of the pain and turmoil you put my mother and me through. Do you remember the night you chased us out of your house?”Rober
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Tristan and Natalie remained in the car due to the intense apprehension they felt, but after a few moments of stalling, they mustered up courage and finally stepped out.Natalie clutched onto Tristan’s arm to support her unsteady legs as they cautiously approached the burly man guarding the entrance.“H-hi, uhm…we’re here to p-pick up an inmate. Please,” Tristan managed to stumble out the words, though his heart remained in his mouth.The officer didn’t respond at first as his gaze remained straight ahead. Then slowly, as though their presence just registered, he turned to them.His expression was stone-cold as he gave them a once over. “And who are you?” He demanded bluntly. “Haven’t you been told? No inmate ever leaves Hades?”Tristan forced down the tremor crawling into his voice. “I…I…we actually have permission. The Chief Warden is a…friend, and he agreed to release one of the inmates for us.”The officer stared blankly at Tristan, and the intensity of his stare made the young ma
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It had been three weeks since Anita’s accident, Adrian’s near-death experience, his defeat of Lawrence Smith and Kai, the revelation of his true identity to the Mullers, and the bankruptcy of the Yates family.Adrian hadn’t been surprised on the day when the warden at Hades Prison informed him about Tristan and Natalie’s attempt to get Nathan out. And because he expected it, he had already put a plan in place to ensure that Tristan and his family would be taught a valuable lesson.He didn’t do anything to Natalie because the realization that she would never be able to save her brother was already punishment enough.After the Yates company went bankrupt, they had tried to reach out to Adrian on several occasions, albeit indirectly through Jonah. They pleaded with him to reconsider, but he stood firm in his decision.Now, both they and the Mullers had been wiped off the radar of Wibston’s elite, and even average families.Meanwhile, after dealing with his enemies, Adrian hadn’t left t
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Regina rushed towards Anita’s bed, her entire body bubbling with excitement. Without hesitation, she snatched her daughter’s hand from Adrian’s and pushed him away. Then she took his place by Anita’s side.Adrian said nothing as he quietly stood off to the side and watched the mother-daughter reunion.“Oh, my child,” Regina gushed, her eyes crinkling at the corners with pure joy as she pulled Anita in for a hug. “You have no idea how glad I am to see you awake again.” Her expression softened as she stroked Anita’s hair. “I was so worried and scared you wouldn’t come back to us.”Anita leaned into her mother’s embrace as she hugged her back and inhaled the familiar scent of her hair. “How could I leave without saying goodbye?” She murmured against her mother’s hair whilst fighting back tears.The hug lasted for a few seconds before they pulled apart. And Regina smiled warmly as she wiped the tears that slipped from the corner of Anita’s eyes. “Thank you for not leaving us.”Anita r
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“You!” Regina lunged forward and jabbed a finger at Adrian while practically shooting lasers with her eyes. “Ever since you came into my daughter’s life, it’s been one misfortune after another! Why can’t you leave her alone? Can’t you see your presence is causing her more harm than good!”Adrian’s jaw clenched, the irritation on his face unmistakable. He was getting increasingly fed up with Regina’s tantrums, and was very close to losing it with her.But he wouldn’t. At least not today.Taking a deep breath to control his rising temper, he focused back on Anita and brushed an unruly strand of hair out of her face as he continued comforting her.Anita didn’t as much as spare her mother a glance as she tightened her arms around Adrian, finding solace in his comfort.This, coupled with Adrian’s snubbing, seemed to infuriate Regina further. “Hey! I’m talking to you!” She snapped and stepped forward in an attempt to yank Adrian’s arm off Anita’s shoulders, but the look he shot her way ma
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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
