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Pete rushed into the kitchen, his face set in a serious expression. "I need to see the food and drink taster, now," he demanded.The kitchen staff scurried to obey, and soon the taster appeared before Pete. "Did you taste all the food and drinks before serving them?" Pete asked, his eyes narrowing.The taster nodded. "Yes, sir. I tasted everything, but..."Pete's gaze snapped back to the taster. "But what?"The taster hesitated. "Lady Delilah insisted that I shouldn't taste the special wine. She said it was a surprise for the guests."Pete's curiosity was piqued, and a spark of fury ignited within him. "Bring me a glass of that wine," he commanded.The taster obeyed, and Pete handed him the glass. "Taste it," he ordered.The taster took a sip, and Pete watched him intently. For a few moments, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The taster didn't collapse or show any signs of poisoning.Pete asked him, "How is the wine?"The taster smiled. "It's the best wine I've ever had, sir. It's h
Rise Of The Hidden Student Billionaire Hawthorne falling
Alex's eyes blazed with fury as he faced Delilah and her men. His shadows swirled around him, eager to strike."You're going to pay for what you did to my mother," Alex growled, his voice low and menacing.Delilah sneered at him. "You're just a foolish boy, Alex. At first the Hawthorne family was fierce and mighty, but now you all have fallen, and you, Alex, have failed to see that you are now standing alone. You think you can take on the Flare family? We'll crush you like the insignificant insect that you are."Alex snarled, his shadows surging forward. But just as he was about to attack, a sudden pain seized his chest. He stumbled backward, gasping for breath, holding his chest.Delilah's eyes widened in surprise. "What's wrong, Alex? Are you having a little heart trouble?"Alex remained silent, his mind racing, he remembered the doctor who had operated on Leah's heart. The doctor had suspected that Alex had the same condition, a congenital heart defect that could lead to heart atta
Rise Of The Hidden Student Billionaire Mysterious Lady, Mysterious Destination
Two years later….A man slept on a hospital bed with an oxygen mask over his nose. The beeping sound from the heart machine could be heard. The sound was stable at the moment, indicating a stable heart rate, but soon the speed of the beeping sound suddenly increased. He was having a terrible dream…‘The fight between Jerome and Charles was intense. Both men used their special powers to try and defeat each other.Jerome's powers allowed him to control shadows. He used them to attack Charles from all sides. Charles, on the other hand, could control fire. He sent big waves of flames towards Jerome.Jerome was able to avoid the flames and fight back. It seemed like he was winning. But just as he was about to deliver the final blow, one of Charles' soldiers jumped in and stopped him.Charles took advantage of the distraction and created a huge ball of fire. It was so big and powerful that it engulfed Jerome and sent him flying across the room. Jerome was badly burned and lay motionless on
Rise Of The Hidden Student Billionaire You must marry her
Alex was taken to a grand mansion, one that looked impressive but didn't quite meet his expectations. He had seen better mansions before.The Hawthorne mansion was million times better.Effie's mother, Mrs. Lizzy, led the way into the mansion, and they passed through a hallway adorned with pictures and paintings. They entered a large hall with a dining table, and Alex was reminded of the last dinner he had before he found himself in this strange place.At one end of the dining table, an old man sat eating vegetables. He stopped eating when he saw them approaching. Mrs. Lizzy announced, "Father, he has finally awakened."The old man stood up, walked close to Alex, and looked at him with disgust. "So, you are the one who made my granddaughter become this way," he said.Alex was confused. "What do you mean by that, sir?" he asked.The old man turned to Effie and said, "Take off your nose mask."When Effie removed her mask, Alex was shocked to see that her face was badly burnt and disfigu
Rise Of The Hidden Student Billionaire Strange Honeymoon Requests
Alex was dressed in a tailored suit, his hair perfectly styled, as he prepared to marry Effie. Meanwhile, Effie was dressed in a beautiful white wedding gown, her face hidden behind a veil. When the time came, they were taken to the dining hall, which was filled with family members, cousins, aunts, and uncles. The atmosphere was tense, and Alex could sense the underlying animosity towards Effie.A priest had been called to perform the ceremony, and Alex was the first to arrive, accompanied by the maid who had helped him get ready. He stood before the priest, waiting for Effie to arrive.Effie was led in by her mother, her veil still covering her face. The priest began the ceremony, asking Alex and Effie if they agreed to the marriage, "for life or death." They both agreed, their voices barely above a whisper.The priest then asked them to kiss, and as Alex lifted Effie's veil, he saw tears streaming down her face. He whispered, "It's okay," trying to reassure her.Effie replied, her
Rise Of The Hidden Student Billionaire Beast To Beauty
As Alex stood before Effie, he began to prepare the ingredients he had requested earlier. He mixed a small amount of soil and honey in a bowl, stirring clockwise to combine. Effie watched him curiously, still unsure of what he was doing.Next, Alex lit a candle and melted a small amount of candle wax, adding it to the soil and honey mixture. The sweet aroma of honey filled the air, and Effie's curiosity grew.Alex then added a few drops of olive oil to the mixture, stirring counterclockwise to infuse the ingredients with his energy. “This might look weird, " Alex said. Effie's eyes widened as she realized that Alex was using some sort of ancient ritual.With the mixture prepared, Alex gently applied it to Effie's affected areas. He focused his energy, his palms glowing, guiding the healing process as the mixture took effect. Effie felt a strange sensation, as if her skin was being repaired and restored.“Wow, you have a healing ability?” Effie asked, feeling amazed.As the minutes
Rise Of The Hidden Student Billionaire Are you leaving me?
Once they were in her chambers, Effie's mother closed the door behind them. "Effie, I have to say, I'm impressed. You look...you look like yourself again."Effie smiled, feeling a sense of relief. "Thanks, Mum. I feel like myself again."Effie's mother sat down on a nearby couch, motioning for Effie to join her. "Effie, I know I wasn't always...supportive of you. But now that you're...you're back to normal, I think we can use this to our advantage."Effie raised an eyebrow, unsure of what her mother meant. "What do you mean, Mum?"Effie's mother smiled, a calculating glint in her eye. "I mean that now that you're beautiful again, we can use that to secure a better future for our family, and climb up the ranks within the Graylash family; you know your grandfather is old and would soon choose his heir."Effie felt a sense of unease, unsure of what her mother was planning. But she knew that she had to be careful, for her own sake.She closed her eyes trying to process things, while prayi
Rise Of The Hidden Student Billionaire Could they be alive?
Alex left the Graylash mansion and headed straight to the Hawthorne mansion.When he arrived, he stood before the Hawthorne mansion, his heart heavy with a sense of foreboding. As he approached the entrance, he was met with a sight that made his blood run cold. The once-grand mansion lay in ruins, the walls cracked and crumbling, the windows shattered. But it was what surrounded the mansion that made Alex's heart sink. Graves, dozens of them, stretched out across the lawn, each one bearing the name of a member of the Hawthorne family.Alex's eyes scanned the graves, his mind reeling with the thought of so many lives lost. He stumbled forward, his legs trembling beneath him, as he searched for the one name he hoped not to find. But it was inevitable. His eyes fell upon a grave, and his heart shattered into a million pieces. Serah's name was etched into the headstone, and beside it was another grave, Leah's.Alex collapsed to his knees, tears streaming down his face as he gazed upon
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Revealing The Masked Man
As the tension between Derek and the stranger escalated, Effie stood up, her voice ringing out across the room. "Enough! I'm not interested in either of you."She turned to her mother, her eyes blazing with anger. "Why is this happening without my consent? I didn't agree to any engagement."Her mother, Mrs. Lizzy, smiled sweetly, but her eyes were cold. "What are you doing, dear? This is for your own good."Effie shook her head. "I'm not ready for anything. I just lost my husband."Mrs. Lizzy's face turned red with anger. "Silence, Effie! You might be a beauty, but you're not getting any younger. The engagement must happen."Effie knelt down, tears streaming down her face. Derek approached her, his voice soft. "I know you just lost your husband, and I'm willing to give you time. The engagement can be postponed to tomorrow."But before Effie could respond, a voice interrupted, "You heard the lady, she said she's not interested."Everyone turned to see a man with a large beard and glass
Two Suitors, One Widow
Alex slowly opened his eyes, groggily taking in his surroundings. He was shocked to find himself bound to a chair, with four masked men standing around him. They were speaking in a strange language, their voices low and menacing.The warehouse was dimly lit, with only a few flickering lights illuminating the space. Alex's mind raced, he tried to remember how he got there. He vaguely recalled being in the car with Serah, and then... nothing.One of the masked men stepped forward, his eyes glinting with malice. "Welcome, Alex," he sneered. "We've been waiting for you."Alex struggled against the ropes, but they were too tight. "Who are you?" he demanded. "What do you want?"The masked man chuckled. "We're your nightmare, Alex. And today, you're going to die."Alex's eyes narrowed. "Who sent you?" he asked, his voice cold.The masked man shrugged. "That's not your business. But our sender asked us to pass on a message…. 'You should have taken the money.'"Alex's eyes widened as he realiz
Gas Attack
The shopkeeper's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Alex's hand gripping his. The pressure was so intense that he thought his hand would break."Who are you to tell me what to do and what not to do?" the shopkeeper spat, trying to wrench his hand free."The moment you slapped that girl, it became my business," Alex replied, his voice firm. "You should apologize."The shopkeeper snorted. "I won't apologize. She's the one who should be apologizing for breaking that expensive vase."Alex's grip on the shopkeeper's hand tightened, and the man's face contorted in pain. "I said apologize," Alex repeated, his voice low and menacing.The shopkeeper was still stubborn, but the pain was becoming unbearable. "Do you know who I am?" he sneered at Alex."Yes, I do," Alex replied, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You're a spoiled brat who goes around laying his hands on ladies. And if you don't apologize, you'll lose your arm."The shopkeeper's face paled, and he finally realized that Alex was
Trouble Shop
The dimly lit room at the Graylash mansion was thick with tension as Effie's parents, Mrs. Lizzy and Mr. Larry, sat together with Effie's grandfather, Mr. Rogers. The air was heavy with anger and frustration.Rogers, a stern-looking man in his late sixties, spoke up first. "It's clear that Alex will never leave Serah the way things are going," he said, his voice low and menacing.Mrs. Lizzy, a petite woman with a fiery personality, slammed her hand on the table. "Damn it! The nerve of that church rat!" she exclaimed. "I promised to make him rich if he left my daughter, and he turned it down. He's still deciding to stick with her."Mr. Larry, a tall, slender man with a worried expression, asked, "So, what should we do?"Rogers' eyes narrowed. "There's only one thing left to do."Mrs. Lizzy and Rogers exchanged a knowing glance, and nodded in unison. Mr. Larry's eyes widened as he realized what they were implying."Isn't that a little bit too far?" he asked, his voice laced with concern
Return of The Five Star General
As the cameras rolled, capturing every moment of the dramatic scene unfolding before them, Alex gave Mr. Charles Flare one last chance to confess."You have one final opportunity to confess your sins," Alex declared, his voice echoing through the hall. "Tell the world what you did to the Hawthorne family empire, and I might spare your life."But Mr. Charles Flare, fueled by arrogance and confidence, sneered at Alex. "I don't know what you're talking about," he spat. "You're just a foolish boy seeking revenge for something that never happened."Alex's expression remained calm, but his eyes flashed with anger. With a swift motion, he charged forward.The battle began, with Mr. Charles Flare unleashing his fire manipulation ability, sending flames dancing across the hall. His sword, infused with fire, sliced through the air, aimed straight at Alex.But Alex was unfazed. He swung his sword bravely and the two swords clashed, sparks flying as they exchanged blow after blow.Mr. Charles F
The Intruder
The next morning, the atmosphere at the Graylash Mansion was tense. Effie's family gathered at the breakfast table, their faces gloomy."You're still here? You haven't filed for a divorce?" Mrs. Lizzy said, her voice laced with disappointment as she gazed at Effie. "I thought you had more sense than to stay with him."Effie sighed. "Mother, please. We've been over this.""But you were so close to freedom," Mrs. Lizzy continued, her voice rising. "And now, because of Alex's cleverness, you're stuck with him."Effie's grandfather cleared his throat. "Enough, Lizzy. We have a more pressing matter to discuss."He turned to Alex. "Now that you've secured the contract, I suppose you think you can stay here forever."Alex shrugged. "I hadn't thought about it.""Well, I have," Effie's grandfather said. "And I've decided that it's time for you to get your own place. You and Effie can leave the Graylash Mansion and start your own life."Effie's eyes widened in alarm. "Grandfather, no! Where wil
Victory For Now
James's face darkened with anger. " To think that Charles Flare suddenly proposed that I marry his daughter Charlotte Flare was a good idea is a mistake.I'll call off the wedding," he said, his voice firm. "I won't let them use Charlotte to bring down the Terra empire too."He turned to Alex, “Whatever you plan on doing, buddy. I'll give you my full support.” James reassured Alex.As the evening drew to a close, Alex and Effie said their goodbyes and left. “Goodbye My friend, hope to see you soon.” Mrs Victoria shouted as Alex and Effie faded away.‘Like I will ever step foot here again’ Effie thought to herself as she waved back at Victoria.As they walked to the car, Alex noticed that Effie was sweating profusely."Hey, are you okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face. "You're sweating a lot."Effie laughed nervously. "I'm just feeling a little hot, that's all."But Alex raised an eyebrow. "That's weird, cause It's a cold night," he said, his voice skeptical. "Are you sure you'
Weird Mrs Victoria
"Ah, James...I mean, CEO Saint Terra...I was just...ah...conducting a meeting with these...people."James Saint Terra's eyes narrowed as he took in the scene. "I don't think so, Mr. Robert. It looks to me like you're trying to kick them out. And that's not acceptable behavior in my corporation."James turned to Alex and asked what was going and Alex explained. James was shocked and pissed that his managing director was such a person.Mr. Robert became humbled and filled with fear, and he wanted to clear the air before thighs got out of hand, but James didn't give him a chance to speak. "You're fired, Mr. Robert. Effective immediately."The guards immediately moved to escort Mr. Robert away, but he went down on his knees, begging for mercy."Please, Sir James...I'll do anything...just don't fire me… I have a wife and kids waaaaaah haah haah…" he cried out.But James was unmoved. "You should have thought of that before you tried to take advantage of my friends. Now, get out of my sight
lustful eyes
Alex sat in his dimly lit study, surrounded by stacks of papers and files. He rubbed his temples, trying to ward off the growing headache. Securing a deal with the Elysium Corporation was proving to be a daunting task, especially since he was no longer part of the elite four families.But Alex had an ace up his sleeve. He had friends in high places, courtesy of his previous status as the son of the Hawthorne family. He picked up his phone and dialed a number he hadn't called in years.“Hello, this is a private number, and I've shared it with just a few people I know. But I don't recognize your number. Who are you?” The voice sounded authoritative.“It's I Alex Hawthorne.” Alex replied.“What?... For real?” the voice softened.“Sure, Terrable” Alex replied.The voice on the other end became warm, as the receiver realized that only one person called him that name. "Alex Hawthorne! It's been ages! How are you, old friend?" James Saint Terra, the sole heir of the Terra empire and CEO of
