Author's point of view... Though he didn't look frightening, Jessica took a step backward. Leo was busy on his phone, talking to Daniel about the case. He didn't notice anything behind him. The beggar snatched the food from her hands but then paused. Jessica wasn't brothered at all, instead, she wanted to help that beggar by lending him some more money. Then suddenly the stopped and was mumbling something to himself. "Th...thank ...y...you..." Slowly, he raised his head, and for the first time, Jessica got a good look at his face. His eyes were sunken, his skin weathered, and his hair matted with dirt, but there was something familiar about him that she couldn’t quite place. As he looked at her, a faint glimmer of recognition flickered in her eyes. Jessica was dumbfounded. Was that man...!! Was that him? “Thank you, young lady,” the man mumbled, his voice raspy with exhaustion. “Thank you so much for the food. My son is still waiting for me. He must be so hung
Author's point of view... For a heartbeat, no one moved. Then, Helen let out a sob and rushed forward, throwing her arms around Renard. Leo stepped back, giving his parents the space they needed as they clung to each other, the years of pain and separation melting away in their embrace. Slowly hugging his girlfriend, Leo indulged in the delicacy of reunion. Leo watched them, his own emotions threatening to overwhelm him. He had dreamed of this moment for so long, and now that it was here, he felt a profound sense of peace. His family was finally whole again. Helen's eyes were still moist with tears as she held onto Renard's hand, her fingers trembling slightly from the overwhelming emotion. She couldn't believe that she was seeing her husband after nearly twenty years. After taking in the surprise slowly, she turned to Leo and Jessica, gratitude evident in her gaze, though she was still unaware of Leo's true identity. For her, they were her saviors. "Thank you both," He
"Darling...! You promised me a thrilling adventure at The Diamond Wars today...!" Lily, a woman of irresistible charm, pouted seductively into her phone. However, her excitement abruptly shattered when the call ended abruptly, crashing to the ground like a broken dream. Cursing under her breath, Lily entered the partially closed door, revealing a man standing before her. She took a deep breath and strode forward, her gaze fixed on Leo, her raised eyebrows betraying her anger and offense. Unaware of the commotion behind him, Leo stood tall at his desk, diligently engaged in his cleaning duties. His hands moved skillfully, though blindly, as he meticulously worked to maintain the office's pristine appearance. "Hey...!" Lily finally yelled, her voice piercing the air and capturing the attention of the young man. It was Leo's well-deserved lunch break, a precious time for him to find solace in his work. Yet, in his role as a cleaner, he often faced unique challenges, including unwarran
In a desperate state, Leo shoved his hands in his pocket to find something sharp poking him and a hint of hope bloomed in him. As a cleaner, he had the keys to the storeroom, at least his job helped him with that. As adrenaline pumped through his veins, Leo scanned the next room for any possible means of escape. His eyes fell upon a small, narrow window, offering a glimmer of hope in the darkness. Pushing aside his fear and pain, he summoned every ounce of strength and resolve to pry it open. As the window creaked open, Leo felt a rush of anticipation. He squeezed through the tight opening, his body contorting to fit the narrow passage. The cool air kissed his face, a brief respite from the suffocating atmosphere he had left behind. One of the employees, Jake, couldn't bear to see him escape. "Hey, get him, he is running away...." he yelled calling the security and asking them to catch Leo.Security started looking for him everywhere. With the hard-earned freedom beckoning him, Leo
What could a man do after witnessing a scene like that, his loved one sleeping with someone else, calling him a cleaner before him?That hurts...!That hurts a lot.His heart felt as if a dagger just pierced it. The woman he loved, the woman he wanted to share his life with, his fortune with had betrayed him. But he knows deep in his heart that there was something between them as a barrier from the beginning.Whenever he met Anastasia, she always claims that she was actually doing a favor to him as that trash, that penniless doesn't deserve her.Yet that foolish man spent all his hard-earned money on that woman, buying her gifts above his level. Striving himself for days just to gift her a golden chain but still that woman complained that even the toilet cleaner Linda got a small diamond from his boyfriend.But now, all those glass feelings that he had smashed into uncountable pieces.With a heavy heart and deep sorrow, Leo turned away from the scene of betrayal, leaving behind the sha
The Diamond Wars, resto-bars, and hotels are dream places for every individual to visit even once in life.It has many things to please a man, many delicacies to please any human. A place where one can live their life as a king and also a place where a rich man can become a beggar, as the addictive heavenly facilities will make anyone strive for it.Receiving the order, the car glided through the city streets, Leo glimpsed his reflection in the window, a reflection that now radiated not only with the splendor of his attire but also with an inner glow of applause and courage. With each passing moment, he felt more connected to the world around him, ready to make a difference and leave his mark on the tapestry of life. At that moment, as the city lights danced in harmony with his dreams, Leo knew that he was no longer defined by his past but shaped by the experiences that lay ahead. The luxurious clothes he wore were more than mere garments; they were a symbol of his transformation, a
Lily's eyes twitched as she felt a little uneasy, but for sure the man before her was rich enough to fulfill all her demands. She thought for a while and then with a smile spread across her face made a move toward him."Stop...!" he yelled jolting her, then commanded, "Stay there and do something that can make me crazy about you...!" Her face flattened, "What is this...!" she had been thinking about. It was he who brought her here after getting attracted to her, doesn't he?Then what does this all about?Giving it a brief analysis, her thoughts concluded that he has some kind of issues regarding this matter. And now that she had made up her mind to have this deliciously rich man who can afford a private room in The Diamond Wars, she was ready to do anything to impress him."Tell me what to do, I will do anything you say," she said seductively, standing before him and her hands resting on her waist."Strip...!" the young man spoke louder, not with any kind of attraction but the disgu
{Reward granted}{Please check your phone}Another notification popped up and Leo enthusiastically checked his phone to see whether he got any money to spend or if it was something else.{Reward Destination:-Fallock Street 34/3 h.no. 22-5}{Minor Task initiated}Looking at his phone he felt curious as there was a message on the phone screen, an address to visit, and an unknown task to complete.Leo tackled the journey ahead with many questions about where this place existed and what his next task was.But no matter what, he loved the change in this life and wanted to explore all the tasks of this magical system. Keeping his trust in the system, he jogged there.Asking everyone whom he came across for the address he had to go to and reached there with great difficulty.Who will believe that the man who spent two million in just a night, yesterday was now struggling to get a cab or even doubting to take a bus in the morning?In front of him, there lay a small cafe. Though a small one,