Arthur held the divorce papers that Daphne had handed him. The tension in the air was palpable as they stood facing each other.
Daphne, her voice filled with irritation, broke the silence. "Well, Arthur, why aren't you signing? I'm done with you."
Arthur's response was calm, and a faint smile played on his lips. "Oh, Daphne, you must have misunderstood."
Daphne's eyes widened in surprise. She had expected a different reaction from Arthur, perhaps a plea for reconciliation. His composed response caught her off guard, and it seemed to irritate her even more.
Mr. Yang, who had been staring at Daphne noticed Daphne's frustration. He then chimed in, "Daphne, you should be happy to let go of such a wretched man."
Daphne nodded, her irritation evident. "You're right, Mr. Yang. I'm very delighted."
Arthur couldn't help but smile at Mr. Yang's comment. He took a pen from the table, signed the divorce papers and handed them to Daphne. "There you go, Daphne. I wish you luck."
With that, Arthur turned and walked to the closet. He began packing his belongings, folding his clothes neatly and placing them in a suitcase.
Daphne watched him, her annoyance growing. She couldn't understand why Arthur's calm demeanor and willingness to divorce her bothered her so much.
...
In the elegant mansion that belonged to Nicole's family, Mr. Lee's personal bodyguard, James, stood before him. The room was adorned with opulent furnishings, and the atmosphere was hushed.
James began to provide the information he had gathered. "Mr. Lee, I did some digging on Arthur. It turns out he's an orphan who was raised by Mr. Lin, the head of the Lin family, and later married into their family."
Mr. Lee raised an eyebrow, intrigued by this revelation. "That's quite an interesting background. But how did someone with his upbringing acquire such medical expertise?"
James hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing his words. "Well, Mr. Lee, I also looked into his career history. Arthur studied Cybersecurity."
Mr. Lee furrowed his brows, puzzled by the seemingly unrelated fields. "Cybersecurity? That's an unusual transition to medical expertise. Are you sure about this?"
James nodded firmly. "Yes, sir, the information is accurate."
Mr. Lee leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.
Back at the Lin estate, Arthur carefully maneuvered his luggage down the grand staircase.
As he descended, he spotted Amelia and Kimberly in the living room, clinking their glasses together.
They seemed to be celebrating his departure.
Amelia couldn't help but smirk, realizing that they wouldn't have to endure his presence any longer.
Kimberly noticed him approaching and walked over with a sly grin. "Arthur," she said mockingly, "looks like we won't be graced with your presence anymore."
Arthur didn't rise to her taunts. Instead, he responded calmly, "Yes, it seems that way. Excuse me, please."
Amelia's annoyance flared, and she deliberately tipped her glass, spilling its contents all over Arthur's clothes.
Arthur's hands tightened on the handle of his luggage. He felt his powers stirring within him.
His eyes widened, as he saw white fines around his hands. s
His hand on his luggage was shaking. Arthur knew he had to leave quickly before things got out of hand.
Without a word, he turned and hurried out of the estate, dragging his luggage behind him. He had no desire to cause any more damage to a place that had once been his home.
Despite the sisters' animosity, Mr. Lin had done a lot for him by raising him as his own, and he didn't want to repay that kindness with destruction.
...
Arthur stood outside gate of the estate, his eyes were fixed on his hands.
The fumes around his trembling hands were still vivid.
It left him in shock, and his heart were thumping fast as if it would lunged out if his chest.
Slowly, with trembling fingers, he released his grip on his luggage. As his palm opened, a sudden burst of icy energy shot from his hand, striking the ground.
The temperature dropped, and frost rapidly spread across the path.
Arthur was taken aback. He lost his balance and stumbled backward, landing hard on the cold ground.
He watched in awe as the icy patch beneath him began to melt, leaving only a damp spot.
His hands slowly changed back to their normal state, but Arthur was left feeling devastated and bewildered.
He had no idea what kind of powers had awakened within him. Earlier, he had felt elation at being able to cure Mr. Lee, but now it seemed that his newfound abilities were just as dangerous as they were promising.
Arthur's nerves were on edge. Suddenly, a sound of music pierced the silence, making him jump in fright.
For a moment, he was terrified, his mind racing as he wondered where the sound was coming from.
When he realized that it was his phone ringing. With trembling hands, he answered the call.
It was Mr. Lee on the other end of the line.
"Arthur," Mr. Lee inquired warmly, "how's your family? Are they all right?"
Arthur hesitated for a moment as his gaze wavered towards the estate. He didn't exactly have any family now, he thought.
Arthur sighed heavily, then he answered, "Everything is okay, Mr. Lee."
Mr. Lee, however, seemed to sense that something was amiss. He cleared his throat and then got straight to the point, "Arthur, I have some business matters I'd like to discuss with you. It's rather late now..."
Before he could finish, Arthur interrupted, his voice eager, "I can come over right away, Mr. Lee. It's not a problem at all."
There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Mr. Lee finally responded, "Very well, Arthur. If you're sure, then please do come. We'll discuss it when you arrive."
Meanwhile, as Mr Lee hung up, James muttered to him, "There seemed to be a problem at Arthur's home on the night he had jumped off the bridge. The family threw him out."
Mr Lee sighed as he wondered, why such a good person was thrown out from his in-laws home.
A familiar car pulled up to the gate. Nicole stepped out. The grind on her face widened as she approached Arthur quickly, her heels clicking on the pavement."Arthur!" Nicole called out, "I've been instructed to take you to a hotel. Come with me."Arthur, and nodded as he followed Nicole to her car. He loaded his luggage into the trunk, and they drove away from the Lin estate.The drive to the hotel was mostly quiet. Despite Nicole tried to engage Arthur in a conversation, he was spacing out in between. Nicole occasionally glanced at Arthur, her worry evident in her eyes. She could tell that something was bothering him, but she didn't press him for details.They arrived at the hotel, and Nicole helped Arthur check in. She assured him that her grandfather, Mr. Lee, would be joining them soon to discuss the business matters he had mentioned earlier.Just as they were settling into the hotel room, Nicole's phone buzzed with an urgent message. She glanced at the screen and her face paled
Arthur returned with the pill he had just prepared. As he entered the room, a pungent odor filled the air, causing those present to wrinkle their noses in discomfort. "What the hell is that?" Mr Lee frowned upon seeing Arthur and yelled, "Take that thing out of here." "Grandfather!" Nicole was surprised at her grandfather reaction towards Arthur, "What's that Arthur? It stinks so much!" " It's the pill for Mr Lee, it will cure him." Arthur walked closer.The closer it got, it made the stench even worse. Arthur was confident in the healing properties of this traditional pill made from local herbs.Doctor Chan, who had been overseeing Mr. Lee's condition, raised an incredulous eyebrow. He had heard of alternative treatments, but this was unlike anything he had encountered before."Are you seriously suggesting that this... thing," he gestured towards the odorous pill, "can cure a man in Mr. Lee's condition?" "I believe it can, Doctor. Traditional medicine often holds great wisdom.
The midday sun hung high in the sky, casting a radiant glow over the bustling schoolyard. Arthur was wearing a casual shirt and ripped jeans. He was sitting by a corner. His bag on his thighs. He was watching the students play basketball.His eyes were focused on the ball being thrown from one player to the other. Arthur's lips widened every time there was a win. He envied them greatly.Although he should have been one of them, but his marriage to Daphne has made students make a mockery of him in college. Arthur's eyes unconsciously became moist and started to blur, But then-The ball suddenly hits his face, and his eyes sparkle.He held the ball, and all he could see at that moment was the backboard.One of the players ran to Arthur, "Throw the ball, Arthur." But all Arthur thought at that moment was to make a basket. Just before they could reach him, Arthur jumped and threw the ball. Everyone's eyes followed the ball, and to their surprise-It was a goal!"Yes!" Arthur screa
Arthur alighted from the cab in front of the estate. Staring at his home, a heavy sigh escaped his lips as he clutched his bag and walked through the gate into the house.As he climbed up the stairs, Arthur heard voices coming from the east wing. He stopped in his tracks as he listened carefully-"Ahh... Don't stop." Naughty moans and sighs made Arthur's heart start pounding fast. He walked to the east wing, and for a moment, the moans stopped. Arthur's eyes traced the rooms in the hallway, unable to detect the room the moans were coming from. He sighed, thinking he must have misheard. He walked towards the last room, but then-"Hmm, baby, right there, Yes! You've bit the spot." A woman's voice pierced his ears, making Arthur's heart melt as if heated.Tears trickled down his cheeks as his lips parted-"Daphne." He muttered silently as he took quiet steps to the room and gently opened the door.The woman's hands wrapped around a man's neck as she groaned in pleasure, bobbing up
"Arthur!." A hoarse voice called out, but Arthur was unconscious. The stranger walked up to Arthur and tapped his cheeks, making Arthur sneeze.Arthur's muscles felt like no blood was rushing through his veins."What is happening to me?" He was shivering.His lips parted in extreme curiosity, and his eyes, which felt as though it have been clenched shut for a day, suddenly opened. He found himself standing in the middle of the ocean, and all he could hear was the sound of his feet at every movement and the splashes of water like raindrops. "Where is this place?" Twitching of great fear rushed through his spine, making goosebumps all over his body as his eyes kept gawking around. "Arthur," The same voice called out to him again, and when Arthur's gaze drifted around, it suddenly met that of a man with long white hair.Arthur's heart skipped at that moment. "Who are you?""Arthur," The man's smile widened, "You have been chosen, my descendant."Arthur could only stare in bewildermen
Nicole's throat tightened as she heard Arthur's words. She stared at him and after a while she asked with great difficulty-"How will you help?" Arthur didn't know what to say, but his lips opened faster than his brains, and the words that came of his lips was, "I know a bit of medicine." Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly at Arthur's words as if to study him.He didn't look like a doctor or a man with any capabilities. "I'm sorry, but I think you're just being grateful, there's no need to do anything." She forced a smile.Arthur mereky stared straight at her, without saying anymore words. He couldn't think of a way he could pay back her kindness. He had already given up when he noticed the sudden nervousness on Nicole's face. Her calm countenance suddenly became overshadowed with clamor making author curious. "Is everything alright?" He asked.When Nicole saw the second message on her screen staring her grandfather might die any moments from now.Due to the urgency of the situat
Arthur understood the gravity of the situation as he stood by Emily's grandfather's bedside. The frail old man lay motionless, his shallow breaths the only sign of life. Arthur couldn't help but feel a weight of responsibility pressing down on him. If he could save Mr. Lee's life, it would repay the debt of Emily saving his life.With a gentle hand, Arthur checked Mr. Lee's pulse. Emily was standing nearby, "Arthur, please, you have to help him," she implored."I'll do everything I can, Emily," Arthur replied with a reassuring smile. Arthur stood by Mr. Lee's bedside, his hands trembling with uncertainty. He wasn't sure if it was possible to use his powers to heal someone. His magical abilities was still a mystery to him. Arthur was clearly nervous, and with Nicole constant pleading he felt he was at a loss, with no actual medical skill.The frail old man lay before him, his breaths even more irregular. Emily who had a bit of hope earlier, lifted her chin and stared into Arthur's
The room was filled with a warm, grateful atmosphere as Mr. Lee continued to recover. Arthur sat in the corner, as he stared at his hands. He couldn't believe he was able to heal a person. Arthur was unable to guess the extent of his powers and it didn't exactly make him excited, he was terrified for some reasons.He felt the need to know more about his powers and the man who had appeared to him as his ancestors."Arthur." Nicole's voice erupted him from reverie. Arthur quickly set his gaze on and smiled, "Hey Nicole." "Arthur," she said, approaching him with genuine gratitude in her eyes, "I can't thank you enough for what you've done. You saved my grandfather's life."The sense of relief was palpable, and it brought a smile to Nicole's face.Arthur, still recovering from his earlier exhaustion, managed a weak but sincere smile. "I'm just glad I could help, Nicole. Your kindness when you found me meant everything to me. I owed it to you."Nicole's eyes glimmered as she listened t
The midday sun hung high in the sky, casting a radiant glow over the bustling schoolyard. Arthur was wearing a casual shirt and ripped jeans. He was sitting by a corner. His bag on his thighs. He was watching the students play basketball.His eyes were focused on the ball being thrown from one player to the other. Arthur's lips widened every time there was a win. He envied them greatly.Although he should have been one of them, but his marriage to Daphne has made students make a mockery of him in college. Arthur's eyes unconsciously became moist and started to blur, But then-The ball suddenly hits his face, and his eyes sparkle.He held the ball, and all he could see at that moment was the backboard.One of the players ran to Arthur, "Throw the ball, Arthur." But all Arthur thought at that moment was to make a basket. Just before they could reach him, Arthur jumped and threw the ball. Everyone's eyes followed the ball, and to their surprise-It was a goal!"Yes!" Arthur screa
Arthur returned with the pill he had just prepared. As he entered the room, a pungent odor filled the air, causing those present to wrinkle their noses in discomfort. "What the hell is that?" Mr Lee frowned upon seeing Arthur and yelled, "Take that thing out of here." "Grandfather!" Nicole was surprised at her grandfather reaction towards Arthur, "What's that Arthur? It stinks so much!" " It's the pill for Mr Lee, it will cure him." Arthur walked closer.The closer it got, it made the stench even worse. Arthur was confident in the healing properties of this traditional pill made from local herbs.Doctor Chan, who had been overseeing Mr. Lee's condition, raised an incredulous eyebrow. He had heard of alternative treatments, but this was unlike anything he had encountered before."Are you seriously suggesting that this... thing," he gestured towards the odorous pill, "can cure a man in Mr. Lee's condition?" "I believe it can, Doctor. Traditional medicine often holds great wisdom.
A familiar car pulled up to the gate. Nicole stepped out. The grind on her face widened as she approached Arthur quickly, her heels clicking on the pavement."Arthur!" Nicole called out, "I've been instructed to take you to a hotel. Come with me."Arthur, and nodded as he followed Nicole to her car. He loaded his luggage into the trunk, and they drove away from the Lin estate.The drive to the hotel was mostly quiet. Despite Nicole tried to engage Arthur in a conversation, he was spacing out in between. Nicole occasionally glanced at Arthur, her worry evident in her eyes. She could tell that something was bothering him, but she didn't press him for details.They arrived at the hotel, and Nicole helped Arthur check in. She assured him that her grandfather, Mr. Lee, would be joining them soon to discuss the business matters he had mentioned earlier.Just as they were settling into the hotel room, Nicole's phone buzzed with an urgent message. She glanced at the screen and her face paled
Arthur held the divorce papers that Daphne had handed him. The tension in the air was palpable as they stood facing each other.Daphne, her voice filled with irritation, broke the silence. "Well, Arthur, why aren't you signing? I'm done with you." Arthur's response was calm, and a faint smile played on his lips. "Oh, Daphne, you must have misunderstood."Daphne's eyes widened in surprise. She had expected a different reaction from Arthur, perhaps a plea for reconciliation. His composed response caught her off guard, and it seemed to irritate her even more.Mr. Yang, who had been staring at Daphne noticed Daphne's frustration. He then chimed in, "Daphne, you should be happy to let go of such a wretched man."Daphne nodded, her irritation evident. "You're right, Mr. Yang. I'm very delighted." Arthur couldn't help but smile at Mr. Yang's comment. He took a pen from the table, signed the divorce papers and handed them to Daphne. "There you go, Daphne. I wish you luck."With that, Arthur
As the evening drew to a close, Nicole turned to Arthur and offered, "Arthur, it's getting late, and I wouldn't want you to be out on the streets at this hour. Would you like a ride home?"Arthur hesitated for a moment, his mind racing. He didn't have a home of his own to return to, not after the threats he had received. Going back to his in-laws' place was out of the question, considering the danger he was in."I appreciate the offer, Nicole," Arthur replied, "but it's not necessary, I will take the bus."Nicole's brows furrowed with concern, and she didn't seem convinced by his response. "Are you sure, Arthur? It's late, and the street can be dangerous at this hour." Mr. Lee chimed in, his voice warm and persuasive, "Nicole is right, my boy. You've done so much for us, and I would feel much better knowing you're safe for the night. Please accept her offer."Arthur found himself in a tight spot. He didn't want to burden Nicole.He knew if they found out about his situation, they mig
The room was filled with a warm, grateful atmosphere as Mr. Lee continued to recover. Arthur sat in the corner, as he stared at his hands. He couldn't believe he was able to heal a person. Arthur was unable to guess the extent of his powers and it didn't exactly make him excited, he was terrified for some reasons.He felt the need to know more about his powers and the man who had appeared to him as his ancestors."Arthur." Nicole's voice erupted him from reverie. Arthur quickly set his gaze on and smiled, "Hey Nicole." "Arthur," she said, approaching him with genuine gratitude in her eyes, "I can't thank you enough for what you've done. You saved my grandfather's life."The sense of relief was palpable, and it brought a smile to Nicole's face.Arthur, still recovering from his earlier exhaustion, managed a weak but sincere smile. "I'm just glad I could help, Nicole. Your kindness when you found me meant everything to me. I owed it to you."Nicole's eyes glimmered as she listened t
Arthur understood the gravity of the situation as he stood by Emily's grandfather's bedside. The frail old man lay motionless, his shallow breaths the only sign of life. Arthur couldn't help but feel a weight of responsibility pressing down on him. If he could save Mr. Lee's life, it would repay the debt of Emily saving his life.With a gentle hand, Arthur checked Mr. Lee's pulse. Emily was standing nearby, "Arthur, please, you have to help him," she implored."I'll do everything I can, Emily," Arthur replied with a reassuring smile. Arthur stood by Mr. Lee's bedside, his hands trembling with uncertainty. He wasn't sure if it was possible to use his powers to heal someone. His magical abilities was still a mystery to him. Arthur was clearly nervous, and with Nicole constant pleading he felt he was at a loss, with no actual medical skill.The frail old man lay before him, his breaths even more irregular. Emily who had a bit of hope earlier, lifted her chin and stared into Arthur's
Nicole's throat tightened as she heard Arthur's words. She stared at him and after a while she asked with great difficulty-"How will you help?" Arthur didn't know what to say, but his lips opened faster than his brains, and the words that came of his lips was, "I know a bit of medicine." Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly at Arthur's words as if to study him.He didn't look like a doctor or a man with any capabilities. "I'm sorry, but I think you're just being grateful, there's no need to do anything." She forced a smile.Arthur mereky stared straight at her, without saying anymore words. He couldn't think of a way he could pay back her kindness. He had already given up when he noticed the sudden nervousness on Nicole's face. Her calm countenance suddenly became overshadowed with clamor making author curious. "Is everything alright?" He asked.When Nicole saw the second message on her screen staring her grandfather might die any moments from now.Due to the urgency of the situat
"Arthur!." A hoarse voice called out, but Arthur was unconscious. The stranger walked up to Arthur and tapped his cheeks, making Arthur sneeze.Arthur's muscles felt like no blood was rushing through his veins."What is happening to me?" He was shivering.His lips parted in extreme curiosity, and his eyes, which felt as though it have been clenched shut for a day, suddenly opened. He found himself standing in the middle of the ocean, and all he could hear was the sound of his feet at every movement and the splashes of water like raindrops. "Where is this place?" Twitching of great fear rushed through his spine, making goosebumps all over his body as his eyes kept gawking around. "Arthur," The same voice called out to him again, and when Arthur's gaze drifted around, it suddenly met that of a man with long white hair.Arthur's heart skipped at that moment. "Who are you?""Arthur," The man's smile widened, "You have been chosen, my descendant."Arthur could only stare in bewildermen