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Gareth’s mouth went dry but he swallowed hard and forced himself to continue. “Sabastian... Sabastian said he’s not coming.” The silence that followed was deafening. Nathan’s gaze hardened as he could not believe what he had just heard. “What did you just say?” Gareth’s legs felt like jelly; he did it even knowing he was still standing. “He said... he said he won’t come to Prescott.” With a sudden force, he stood, his chair scraping against the floor as it was pushed back. “Did you tell him who he’s dealing with?” he roared. Gareth flinched but nodded quickly. “Yes, sir. I made it very clear that this request came directly from you.” Nathan’s eyes narrowed, his jaw tightening. “And what did he say to that?” The minister hesitated, knowing that his next words would add salt to the in. “He said...” Gareth’s voice faltered, but he forced himself to continue. “He said that if you want to speak with him, you’ll have to go to Vorthax. He... he expects you to come to him.” The
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The next morning, Nathan rose early. The house was quiet and Vanessa stirred beside him but didn’t speak.Nathan leaned down, kissed her forehead, and left the room without a word, but he made sure to the staff to take good care of her and memes sure she took her supplement. By the time he arrived at the helipad, the Presidential helicopter was already waiting for him. Nathan chose three cabinet members, and they were already waiting for him at the base of the aircraft. Gareth was among them, he wished he wasn't thought. The other two ministers exchanged uneasy glances but said nothing. They knew better than to question Nathan’s decisions, especially not today. Without a word, Nathan gestured for them to board. Nathan settled into his seat and he folded his arms across his chest. His mind was already in Vorthax, calculating every possible move, every word he would need to say. The flight was silent, save for the occasional voice of the pilot over the intercom. They flew ou
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The elevator hummed softly as it ascended, Nathan stood at the center, his hands behind his back.His face was calm but his cabinet members, however, were far less composed. Gareth shifted uneasily, his gaze darting to the ornate golden panel of the elevator.The other two ministers stood stiffly, and they exchanged nervous glances. Nathan, however, remained unmoved. His eyes were fixed on the elevator doors.The elevator came to a stop with a soft chime, and the doors slid open to reveal the Apex Council Chamber. The room was very large, and the ceiling was very high.At the far end of the chamber stood a massive throne, with gold carvings. It was more than obvious that was the throne of Sebastian. Seated at a long, rectangular table in front of the throne were members of Sabastian’s cabinet. They were dressed in robes of the finest silk; they looked so rich and well f, ed, unlike the inhabitants outside the gates. Nathan walked into the room with his gaze sweeping over the cou
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Sabastian’s chuckle reverberated through the room. He leaned forward slightly, his massive hands resting on the armrests of his throne. And with a predatory gaze, he stared at Nathan. “Where,” his voice rumbled. “is my money?”The council members froze, their eyes darting to Nathan.Nathan leaned back slightly, with a calm expression.“I did not come with your money,” Nathan said. The murmurs from the council were louder this time.Even Nathan’s ministers flinched as they exchanged panicked looks. Gareth's face was almost drained of color as he gripped his seat. Sabastian’s hand tightened on the armrest. “Then why are you here?”Nathan’s expression remained unchanged. “I came with a peace offering,” he replied. His tone was calm but carried a weight that silenced even his trembling ministers. Sabastian tilted his head, the lion teeth on his necklace catching the light as they shifted with the movement. “A peace offering?” he repeated in a mocking tone. “From Prescott?” Nathan i
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“You want me,” Sabastian thundered, his voice booming through the chamber, “to partner with the same people who drove me and my mother from our home? The same people who spat on us and called us condemned?” His voice cracked with a raw, primal emotion, and for the first time, there was a glimpse of the pain behind his anger. He stepped down from his throne, each step echoing in the now-silent room, his predatory gaze never leaving Nathan.“My mother,” Sabastian growled, “was an innocent woman. She was banished from Prescott, she was called a traitor for crimes she did not commit. Do you know what we suffered, Nathan? Do you have any idea?” He took another step closer, his towering frame casting a long shadow over Nathan and his ministers. “No one would take us in,” he continued, his voice rising. “We were outcasts. Condemned by your father’s decree. We starved. We begged. We survived by sheer will alone because the world gave us nothing. And you think,” he snarled, his lip curlin
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Nathan’s calm demeanor began to waver as Sabastian’s taunts hung heavy in the air. His ministers exchanged frantic glances, silently pleading for restraint, but Nathan stepped forward, his eyes narrowing. His voice, though steady, carried a sharp edge of authority that sliced through the tension like a blade.“You listen to me, Sabastian,” Nathan said, his tone darker, sharper than before. “As long as I am President of Prescott, you will not get a single penny from us. Not one. Do you hear me?”The council members gasped at Nathan’s bold declaration. Sabastian’s lips curled into a very dangerous smile, his gaze like a predator sizing up prey. He had not had anyone challenge him in a while. He leaned forward slightly, his lion-tooth necklace swinging from his neck. He then let out a low, rumbling laugh that seemed to shake the very walls of the chamber.“You don’t know who you’re dealing with,” Sabastian said coldly before he stood to his full height, his imposing frame dwarfing ev
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The grand iron gates of the Apex Tower groaned as they swung open, the sound reverberating through the vast courtyard. The air outside was thick with the biting cold of Vorthax’s unforgiving weather. Nathan stepped forward first, and the ministers trailed nervously behind him.The path leading to the helicopter was lined with guards. The tension was palpable as the hardened guards gripped their weapons tighter.Behind Nathan, Gareth stumbled slightly, catching himself with a shaky hand on his colleague’s arm. “Are we truly walking out of here alive?” Gareth whispered, his voice barely audible over the wind.The helicopter came into view, the rotors were already spinning slowly, a low hum vibrating through the air as the pilot waited for his passengers. As they approached, one of Sabastian’s guards stepped closer to escort them the rest of the way.Reaching the helicopter, Nathan stopped and turned, his ministers halting behind him. He cast one last look at the Apex Tower.The golde
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The flight back to Prescott was silent except for the hum of the helicopter blades. Soon enough they were within the walls of Prescott. Nathan sat motionless in his seat while the ministers seated around him exchanged glances but dared not speak. They had seen a side of Nathan today that left them uneasy. As the helicopter descended onto the private helipad atop the Presidential Estate, Nathan finally looked outside the window. The helicopter landed end with a soft thud, and the engines powered down. Nathan rose from his chair and without and ne he exited the helicopter without saying anything. His ministers hesitated before following, the weight of the meeting still heavy on their shoulders. At the foot of the staircase leading to the estate’s main entrance, Vanessa was waiting. The soft glow of the estate’s lights caught the worry etched into her face. Her arms were folded across her chest, she had been waiting, as she always did when Nathan returned from a meeting
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Nathan clung desperately onto the branch, he was not just holding onto the branch, he was holding unto it for his dear life, one snap and everything wound be over. Historic shoulders were seriously bleeding and he did not know how much longer he could hold on. His body trembled under the weight of exhaustion and pain, but in his mind he refused to surrender. Not like this. Not today. The branch creaked remindinf him that time was running out. Nathan closed his eyes and he gritted his teeth as he tired to summon the strength to pull himself up. He could hear Sebastian’s cruel laughter above as he mocked him. The so called Almighty Lord Cloud was finally taken down by his own half brother. "Tell your son that his father was a coward..." Nathan’s eyes burned red with determination but his body was too weak. The branch snapped with a sudden, deafening crack, and Nathan fell once again into the abyss. His body slammed against the rocks as he tumbled down the cliff. Eac
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Nathan’s body ached, but he forced himself to stand up.There was so much defiance burning in his eyes.Blood trickled down his face, and his shoulder throbbed where Sebastian had driven the lion's tooth.He tired to catch his breath but he knew one thing for sure, he was not going to fall. Sebastian, however, remained unmoved, he stood over Nathan with a grin on his bloodied face. "You really do not know when to quit, do you?" Sebastian taunted him. Nathan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand. "I will never quit," he said in a hoarse voice. "Not until I’ve destroyed you." Sebastian chuckled darkly, he was amused by Nathan's arrogance. "Destroy me?" he repeated mockinghim. "You can’t even stand properly, Lord Cloud." Once again he lunged forward with lightning speed, his fists striking Nathan. Nathan barely managed to block the first blow, but the second punch hit his jaw, and it sent him staggering backward. Sebastian didn’t relent. He clo
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The morning sum was rising and everywhere was still except for the crackle of flames from the wrecked vehicles.The sky was filled with smoke and Sabastian glared at Nathan with blood trickling down the side of his face. Yet even in that state, his lips curled into a mocking smile as Nathan finally came to a stop few feet away.Nathan's gun raised and aimed directly at Sebastian's forehead."You should be mourning, Nathan," Sebastian sneered.He knew that his men were able to disarm the bomb at the studium but he saw Vanessa's car go up in flames there was no way she could have survived that."Your wife’s gone. Your child is dead. And here you are, trying to play hero."Nathan's jaw clenched at the mention of his child.He took a step closer, the gun steady in his hand, his eyes blazing with fury. "Vanessa survived," he said. "But my child didn’t. And for that, you will pay—with your life."Sebastian laughed, a very dry and one. "So Vanessa didn't die?"He then paused for a moment."I
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Nathan sat in the hospital waiting room, his head buried in his hands. His shirt was still sOaked with his wife's blood, and his heart pounding in his chest. Minutes kind of felt like hours, and every time he heard footsteps, Nathan’s head shot upas he was hoping for answers. Finally, a tall doctor approached him, he had a calm expression but it felt like he was about to set something bad. Nathan stood immediately, his legs unsteady beneath him. “Doctor,” he began, his voice cracking, “how is she? Is she—” “She’s stable,” the doctor said gently. “Your wife is a fighter, Mr. President. She’s going to be okay.” Nathan exhaled deeply, his body sagging with relief. It felt as if a knit in his chest was lossened. “Thank God,” he whispered. His trembling hands moved to his face and he wiped the sweat off his foehead. But the doctor’s expression didn’t change, and Nathan’s heart sank again. “There’s… something else you need to know, ” the doctor said. “What is i
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Nathan’s car moved closer to Vanessa's car as the seconds ticked by. His driver kept the pace steady, but Nathan leaned halfway out of the window. The two cars moved side by side, they wereclose enough for Nathan to see the tears on her cheeks, her lips were quivering as she held the wheel.“Vanessa!” he called, his voice thick with desperation. “Stay with me! Listen to me!” She shook her head violently, as she continued to sob. “I can’t,” she mouthed again, her voice was drowned by the sound of the engines. Nathan’s heart twisted painfully. The countdown in his mind was growing louder, and Sebastian’s mocking voice still lingered like poison. Time was running ou, Vanessa has to get out of the car before it explodes. “Vanessa,” he called out against."You have to let go. On the count of three, I want you to jump.” Her eyes widened, fear spilling over into fresh tears. She shook her head, mouthing, No, I can’t. I can’t do it.“Yes, you can!” he said fiercely. “You have to! T
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Nathan’s car sped through the streets of Prescott, he was sweating profusely as his mind was racing. The clock was ticking, and Sebastian’s voice echoed in his ears “Choose wisely.”His phone buzzed, jolting him from his thoughts. It was his security chief. “Sir,” the man said urgently, “we’ve manage to track Vanessa’s car. She’s on the move.” Nathan’s chest tightened. “On the move? She wasn’t supposed to move. Send me the GPS coordinates now!” “Understood, sir. Sending them your way.” Moments later, his phone pinged with the location. His eyes scanned the map, and his heart sank. The car was heading toward a major intersection, not far, but not close enough. Nathan barked orders into the intercom. “Get eyes on that car now! I need a visual. And keep the stadium search going. Do not stop until that bomb is found.” “Yes, Mr. President,” he said swiftly. Nathan gripped the steering as he pushed the car to it's limit. His mind replayed Sebastian’s ultimatum over and over.
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Nathan sat in the back of his private car, after he had just delivered the package, there was only one thought in his mind and thst we Vanessa. He reached for his phone, dialing her number with trembling fingers.“Nathan?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “It’s me,” Nathan said trying to be as calm as possible.“Vanessa, listen to me. Everything is going to be fine. I’ve done what Sebastian asked. This will all be over soon.” Vanessa let out a choked sob. “Nathan… I’m so scared. I can’t—” “Don’t say that,” he interrupted gently but firmly. “You’re the strongest person I know. You’ve been through so much, and you’ve never given up. Don’t give up now.” “But the baby…” she cried, her voice cracking. “I can’t stop thinking about what will happen if—” “Nothing will happen,” Nathan cut in, his voice growing more resolute. “You and our baby will be fine. I swear it. We’ll go home tonight, like every other day. You’ll see Brian, and we’ll all be together again.” Vanessa’s
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Nathan froze, his stomach sinking. “You’re out of your mind. That’s billions—” “Precisely,” Sebastian interrupted, his voice sharp. “Half of it, or the bombs go off. One in the stadium where thousands will die, and one under your precious wife’s car. Tick-tock, Mr. President.” Nathan’s free hand clenched into a fist, his nails digging into his palm. “You’re a monster,” he spat, his voice trembling with fury. Sebastian chuckled, “Save the moral outrage. You have thirty minutes to decide.” Nathan’s voice cracked with desperation. “Don’t hurt her. Don’t hurt my wife or my child. I’ll do whatever you want, just leave them out of this.” “Good,” Sebastian said, his voice almost gleeful. “Then start moving, Nathan. Time waits for no man.” The line went dead again.Nathan didn’t waste a second. He turned to his security team, his voice cold and commanding. “Seal off the stadium. No one leaves until every inch is searched. I want bomb squads on the ground now. Move!” His men hes
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The Prescott National Stadium erupted into l cheers as Nathan stepped out of his sleek convoy. He was dressed impeccably in a sharp dark suit, hia aura was so commanding. As he made his way to the VIP box, the crowd rose in a standing ovation, chanting his name in unison. “Nathan! Nathan! Nathan!” Flags waved in the air and there was thunderous applause that echoed throughout the stadium. Cameras flashed as reporters scrambled to capture his eveImportant extended their hands for a quick greeting as he walked pass them. His expression was calm as he gave an occasional nod of acknowledgment to the fans. As Nathan reached the VIP section, an official ushered him to the seat reserved just for him. The announcer’s voice boomed through the speakers, “Ladies and gentlemen, President Nathan Cloud has arrived!” The cheers grew even louder. Nathan sat down, scanning the field. His eyes focused on the players as they were playing with so much determination. Minutes later, as Nathan se
