A wide grin appeared on Eddie's face as Gilbert showed him a news headline, three hours after he arrived at home."Are you satisfied now? What's the next plan? The news of your death has spread, and I only need to hold a press conference and meetings with business associates under our father's umbrella. This is crazy, I feel like I'm being played by a mad convict!"Eddie chuckled, wincing in pain as his leg was being bandaged by the doctor. "I'll tell you once this doctor is done with my body. How much longer until all of this is over?""Almost there, Mr. Eddie, I'm truly amazed by the condition of your body, leaving only a few bruises, wounds, and the most remarkable thing is that your leg is just sprained, not broken. It's very rare, considering how bad the car you were in was wrecked as reported in the news. You're amazing.""Yeah, maybe this is all the effect of getting punched in prison so often, even several times I was hanged and hit alternately. I don't know how many times my
Jennifer burst through Eddie's bedroom door, startling her brother out of his deep sleep. He rubbed his eyes, still heavy with drowsiness.“What the hell, Jennifer?”“I’ve checked the flights to Poland, and considering the time needed to get your new documents ready, it’ll take two days. So, you can’t leave on June 10th. Your flight is rescheduled to June 12th. I’ve already contacted my friend who’ll help with the new documents. He’ll be here this afternoon. You should start getting ready now!”Eddie glanced at the clock on his small bedside table and saw that it was already eight in the morning. He nodded and motioned for Jennifer to leave. “Alright, I’ll get ready.”Jennifer looked irritated but finally left, closing the door with a bit of force.“What’s her problem, acting like that so early in the morning,” Eddie muttered to himself.Eddie got out of bed and took off his shirt. Just as he was about to pull down his underwear, the door burst open again, and Jennifer walked back in,
"Miss Jennifer, what about all the assets your father left to the late Eddie? Will everything be transferred to your name?""Miss Jennifer, why wasn't anyone allowed to cover Mr. Eddie's funeral? Is it true that his body was donated to a research institution?""Miss Jennifer, there's also talk that Mr. Eddie has been cremated at a facility on the outskirts of town, is that true?"Eddie couldn't help but smile slightly at the questions pouring out from the journalists. As per Jennifer's plan, today was the day of Eddie's fake funeral. Jennifer held a press conference, and of course, there was no actual funeral taking place."You're as crazy as your father. No wonder he loved you so much and entrusted all his wealth to you."A tall man with a defined jawline and high nose appeared next to Eddie. The man smiled and extended his hand to Eddie."Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself amidst all this crazy planning. I'm Marquez, your personal lawyer and right-hand man. I was instructed by Jehem
Eddie was engrossed in his game, the flickering lights of the screen reflecting in his eyes as he maneuvered his character through a virtual battlefield. The tension of the game kept his focus razor-sharp, his fingers deftly dancing over the controller. Then, the insistent ringing of his phone broke through the digital world, jolting him back to reality. The name on the screen made his heart skip a beat—Jennifer.He paused the game, his mind racing with the implications of the call. Jennifer wouldn't contact him unless it was important. Taking a deep breath, he picked up the phone."Hey, what's up my little sister. Don't tell me something unimportant, please." Eddie greeted, trying to keep his voice steady."Shut up. I have a good news, moron," Jennifer's voice came through, filled with a mix of urgency and excitement. "Everything is ready for your new identity."Eddie leaned back in his chair, relief washing over him. "That’s great. What’s the next step?"Jennifer’s voice softened sli
June 12, 2023, New York, 5 AMEddie dragged his suitcase toward the back door of the house. The suitcase was immediately taken by the driver to be put into the car. Eddie wiped the sweat that was seeping through every pore of the silicone mask he was wearing."Are you ready? Why didn't you wake me up?!" protested Jennifer, approaching him in her pajamas."I just didn't want to disturb your sleep; you were already too tired yesterday from shopping and helping me."Jennifer lightly punched Eddie's arm. "So silly, what's the point of you staying here if you don't want to bother me? Give me a hug, I hope you find the freedom and life you want there!"Jennifer's hug moved Eddie deeply; his sister was showing more affection towards him with each passing day."Thank you for being so sweet. The ten thousand dollars you gave me will be put to good use, and I hope you can continue running all of Jehemian's businesses."Jennifer's eyes welled up with tears. She released the hug and looked intentl
The streets were already quite empty when Eddie left the airport in a taxi. His eyes scanned the large city, and he felt a surprising sense of comfort in Warsaw."Enjoying Warsaw at night is a great idea, sir. I always like to roam around alone before heading home and going to sleep," the taxi driver said."I would do the same if I were you, Mr. Driver. By the way, do you know any reasonably priced hotels in the city center?" Eddie asked.The car suddenly stopped, and Eddie's eyes focused on a small hotel sandwiched between a nightclub and a large casino."Here you go. This hotel may be small, but it's cheap, perfect for those who lost money gambling or are too drunk and sad. If you want a luxury hotel, just cross the street to the five-star one over there," the taxi driver pointed.Eddie nodded slowly. He then turned to the middle-aged man who was looking at him. "How much do I owe you?"Eddie was ready to take out his money when the driver shook his head and said, "No need. Consider
"Kyaa!"The scream and the sound of a shattered bottle made Eddie rush out of the bathroom to see what was happening in the bar.Several people had already gathered by the time Eddie arrived, and it seemed that none of the staff were approaching. Eddie immediately forced himself to join the crowd. His eyes widened when he saw a beautiful woman in a red dress, with the top almost open, lying on the floor while murmuring something in Polish."Hey, can you help me lift her?" Eddie asked one of the male patrons in the crowd surrounding the woman.The man hesitated for a moment but then nodded, stepping forward to assist Eddie. Together, they gently lifted the woman and carried her to a nearby booth. Eddie's mind raced as he tried to recall any Polish phrases he had learned. "Proszę się uspokoić," Eddie said, attempting to calm her. The woman blinked up at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and gratitude."Co się stało?" Eddie asked, trying to understand what had happened.Th
Eddie walked leisurely through the narrow streets of Warsaw, enjoying his second day in the city with his job as a cleaning service worker at a nightclub. The cool night air made Eddie feel refreshed. He wore his work uniform, a black shirt and black pants, which had become his daily attire. With steady steps, he headed towards the nightclub where he worked, "Luminous," which was already beginning to fill up with patrons.Eddie really enjoyed his job. The atmosphere of the nightclub, full of music and laughter, made him feel alive. Every night, he witnessed various characters with their own stories. Although his job was quite simple, cleaning the floors, wiping down tables, and ensuring everything looked tidy, Eddie found happiness in this routine.That night, Eddie arrived earlier than usual. He greeted his coworkers, the bartenders, the DJ, and the waiters with a friendly smile. "Luminous" was starting to fill up with incoming guests. The music blared loudly, pumping adrenaline into