Oblivious, Justin would not have feared them regardless. Nova City was his domain; any who challenged him on his turf courted death.Back in Nova City, he did not bother with aftermath. Though Director Sean said approving the $50 billion expense could take eons, Justin hardly cared. Money was meaningless data to him. He had gained plenty already. The tens of thousands of points alone would sustain him for a while. And mastering foreign languages and dance were superb bonuses. Most importantly, his parents' lifespans were replenished. That brought him the greatest joy.Just as Justin looked forward to resuming his ordinary college life, Derek called again."Yo, boss. Quit loitering with the missus and get over here!""What do you want? Is your house on fire? Can't be, you live next to me. I gotta check my gas is off!" Justin joked."Cut the crap! Remember the celebrity endorsement for our skincare brand? I got us some. Come help pitch to them, Mr. Shareholder. Stop slacking and leavin
Since Derek pleaded so, Justin swallowed his anger and nodded, though seething inside.Subsequently, Derek and Faith went into a private dining room to discuss the details of their collaboration, while Justin located the restaurant manager and had him lead the way to the surveillance room. He knew this restaurant had a surveillance room where monitors displayed footage capturing every corner of the dining area. By selecting a specific screen, one could listen in on the conversations happening in that room. It was quite an advanced system, known only to him, the manager, and a handful of executives.Justin entered the room and turned on the computer, finding the feed that showed Derek and Faith in their private room. As soon as he opened it, sounds from the room streamed through the speakers.Derek fawned over the woman, obsequiously seating her at the table before presenting the endorsement proposal he had painstakingly prepared.Yet Faith kept her nose in the air with an aloof expre
"What? Really? My lady, you're a lifesaver! I'm eternally grateful. Don't worry, I'll personally pick you up from the airport tomorrow.""Sounds good. I'll sort out canceling with my agent now. I have to run, bye for now!""Wait, my lady. May I ask, do you know a celebrity named Steven?""Steven? Oh, you mean Steven Black! Of course, he works under me presently. Why, do you need him for something? Let me just say, that guy is insufferably arrogant. He's been getting on my nerves so badly..."Justin chuckled and recounted his experience with Derek and Faith. Upon hearing, Sydney grew equally furious. Her heavy breathing conveyed her anger through the phone."What? That Faith woman dared make such unreasonable demands? One hundred million just for the endorsement fee, plus covering all of Steven Black's expenses? That's outright extortion! I've told them countless times all fees must follow my established guidelines. To think they'd go behind my back and target you - don't worry, I'm ca
"Of course, I'll bring Faith to apologize to Mr. Wilson right away. But I don't know this man at all - what he looks like or who he is. I won't even recognize him when we get there.""Fine, I'm sending you his photo now. Remember, this gentleman saved my life. Even my grandfather is in his debt. When you go, apologize with utmost sincerity and humility. Fulfill any requests he makes, no matter what. I'll be coming to Nova City myself tomorrow to handle this. If Mr. Wilson hasn't forgiven you by then, do you know the consequences?"Steven immediately collapsed to the floor upon hearing this. The woman he had been frolicking with earlier gasped in shock, jumping off the bed to help him up.But Steven had no mind for playtime now. He hurriedly threw on his clothes and stumbled out the door, calling Faith as he raced off.Meanwhile, Faith was blowing through Derek's $100,000 at the mall, her hands filled with shopping bags. The money had been spent clean.This was the height of glory for
After an agonizing wait, the doctor finally emerged, removing her mask with a grave expression. "Who is the family of the patient?"Derek rushed over, face etched with anxiety. "I - I'm her husband!"The doctor looked him over with a hint of disapproval. "I don't know what kind of husband you are, letting your pregnant wife work herself to exhaustion without proper rest. She just had an episode of threatened miscarriage. Fortunately we intervened in time, so there should be no major issues. Those two truly had a close call! She is stable now and will be moved to a regular room for observation. Please take better care of her - replenish her energy with nourishing foods to aid her recovery and the baby's growth."Derek stood dumbfounded while even Justin was surprised at this rapid turn of events. His big brother sure didn't waste any time! Married only a short while and already expecting - this was truly joyous news. He would be an uncle before long, with a little one to call him Uncle
"No, please, I'm so sorry! Don't send me to prison!" Faith wailed in panic, hugging Steven's leg entreatingly. "You can't do this after all I've done for you! Don't you remember how much money I made you, all the fan service I arranged, keeping your scandals hushed? You have to save me!"Steven broke into a cold sweat as she threatened to take him down too. He was livid that she refused to take sole blame. A resounding slap left her stunned."You wicked woman!" Steven Black snarled. "Don't spout such nonsense. When did I ever ask you to bring female fans to me or cheat money on my behalf? Speak plainly if you can. If not, I'll sue you for slander and ruin your reputation here and now. Just try me!"Faith trembled. "What? Steven Black, you really won't help me? Fine. If you show no mercy, I shall show no restraint. Since you've already abandoned me to my fate, I'll reveal everything I know. With you to take the fall, I can die content. After all, I'm as good as dead anyway."She knew S
Maxwell chuckled. "Justin, you already have your pick of beauties. Leave some for your pals, will you? We're brothers after all. What's that saying - a friend's wife is...not to be mistreated?"Adam sighed theatrically. "You won't seduce any girl we fancy, would you? That's just unethical."Justin shook his head, bemused by their antics. Some things never changed with these incorrigible skirt-chasing brothers of his. "Fine, I won't compete. But you better have the charm and skill to succeed yourselves. Don't just talk big and falter. That would be embarrassing."Their eyes lit up at the challenge. Faces flushed, nearly prostrating themselves in zealous oaths, they were ready to prove their worth."Don't worry," Adam declared. "Without your interference, those ladies will fall for our charms soon enough. I already have my sights on that cheer captain down there - tall figure, flowing hair, a goddess among women. Apart from slightly less stunning features than your girlfriends, she's ot
As Justin and Bella were chatting pleasantly, an annoying fly named Timothy Knight buzzed in to disturb them. Timothy was considered one of the most handsome and popular boys at Nova City University. With his good looks, refined manners and clean record, many girls adored him and some boys looked up to him as an idol. His arrival anywhere on campus would ignite cheers and swoons, like the moon surrounded by stars.However, Timothy had one well-known fatal flaw - he was obsessed with Bella. As they were in the same department, he would often try extravagant romantic gestures to woo Bella and get attention. But Bella only saw him as a classmate, and consistently rejected his advances.Seeing Bella with Justin ignited the flames of jealousy within Timothy. He strode over without hesitation and shoved Justin aside."Hey you, go back to the literature department and stop bothering other students," he glared.Justin's eyebrows furrowed in annoyance. Who does this guy think he is? I wasn't b