Everyone was stunned by the old man's decision, including Alex who was eavesdropping on them through the sophisticated technology he had attached to the paper.“Dad, you don't really mean that, do you? You're just saying it to make Hailey reflect on herself, right?” Beatrice, Hailey's mother asked, unable to hold it anymore.Without the wealth, being the daughter of Campbell family was useless to her. She had gotten so used to the lavish lifestyle she suddenly began to enjoy, making her greedy for more. Her greed birthed more negative emotions in her, and she got desperate to climb higher and gather more wealth for her enjoyment. And soon, she began to urge her husband to help her eliminate the other heirs, so they could claim more resources. And soon, old man Campbell began to lose his beloved family members, one by one, especially those that were better than Bennett. Larry was only left alive because he became depressed after losing his wife, making him lose interest in staying at t
“What's wrong boss?” Raz asked, nearly colliding with Alex who was rushing out of his office as if he was being pursued by a monster.But there was no monster capable of making him run without looking back, like a frightened coward. So why was he running like that?“Nothing. Let's go home. It's very late.” Alex whispered, hurrying into the passageway that will lead him to the VIP elevator.Curiosity got the better of Raz, and he entered the office, peeping cautiously as if expecting to fight an enemy, his hand on the hilt of his gun as he looked around, searching for what made Alex run out of his office with such horror in his face. He walked around the room, searching all hidden places that professional assassins could hide in, without results. He moved to the rooms attached to the main office, but there was still no one.Just as he was about to leave in defeat, he heard a tiny sound, making his eyes quickly snap to the floor, noticing how Alex had hurriedly thrown it on the floor. I
“You're the one that can't win against a stone dummy, not my baby girl.” Alex admonished, winking at him.He squatted down before Ariella, sweeping her up in his arms.“My little princess is strong and exceptional. I'm sure you will get strong enough to beat me black and blue soon. You just need to continue working hard.” Alex said, making three of them burst into laughter at his ridiculous words.“What's funny?” He asked, kissing her forehead with a satisfied smile.“You're saying impossible things. You're so strong, and keep getting even stronger. We will probably not get strong enough to defeat you, ever. You're making me look stupid.” Ariella said, trying to frown at him to no avail. She was too happy to wipe the smile off her face.“You all will not remain small forever, before you know it, you will get so strong that others will be overwhelmed. Besides, overtaking is allowed. I'm going to do my best to ensure you all get very powerful. Every good father wants his children to be
Ariella immediately screamed in horror.However, before she could reach the floor, a strong arm caught her legs mid air, while a smaller pair quickly caught her back, catching her in his arms.Ariella opened her eyes, noticing that Luz was the one who caught her while Alex grabbed her leg, suspending her mid air.Alex gently carried her in his arms, rubbing her back as his heart, which was still pounding in horror, communicated the kind of fear he felt in that split second.She suddenly began to laugh. However, none of them found it funny. The tears falling down her cheeks exposed the fact that her laughter was fake.“Sweetheart, please don't cry, you're frightening me.” Alex whispered, carrying her to his dressing room.He slowly sat down on a sofa, sitting her on his lap.“Don't cry, okay? Big girls don't cry.” He whispered, cradling her head against his chest.Soon she stopped crying and began to hiccup, letting Alex wipe her tears. “Why can they do it but I can't? I'm so useless.
Alex lay on his bed, sleeping with a frown on his face, his body was matted with sweat as he turned around on the bed, with black fumes swirling around him."I went to Luz bar to drink with my friends. While coming home, I hit a pregnant woman and killed her with my car. I swear it was not intentional. The crack they gave me was stronger than usual, and the drinks made it worse, making me unable to focus on the road. The police already found out that the driver took some drugs. I can't go to prison, save me. Please save me. You love me, don't let them take me away,"*****"How many times have I warned you to stop taking cocaine? How many times have I warned you to leave that evil clique? What do you want me to do? You said the police were already following you. I can only try to visit some government and court officials to release you. Damn it!"*****"Excuse me? You want me to lie to the court and take the fall for your mistakes, even when you know that I can easily bail you out afte
Sweat was matting Alex's forehead as he struggled against the dark hand holding his throat tightly.His eyes snapped open and he pushed the hand away, hurriedly sitting up.“Are these the dark memories Luz talked about, that are hiding in my mind which will consume me when I lose guard? I thought I have gone past all those traumas and disappointments, leaving that dark place behind. Why am I remembering those bitches again? Is the dark book so powerful that it can play tricks on someone of my level? Or was it because my cultivation and spiritual sea was destabilized, due to the crack in my cultivation foundation? No! I'm too big for my mind to play tricks on me. What just happened here?” Alex wondered, looking around.At that moment, he noticed a human skull with a weird pair of eyes. The right eye was green, while the other was red. The dark smoke was still swirling around the area, slowly receding into a black earthenware pot under the skull.Alex's mind Immediately got sharper, an
Alex's eyes widened on hearing Luz's thoughts.“No sweetheart, you know I don't care what anyone thinks when it comes to you, I will protect you with my life. Although my memories of your mom are hazy, she was the light in my life like you are, standing firmly beside me at a time humans I call my relatives deserted me. And everyday, I try to recall what such an angel looks like. Baby, it's not that.” Alex whispered, cupping his face.“If you're not ashamed of me, then what's the problem?” Luz asked, staring straight at Alex.“I'm worried because you're my son, and I love you. I don't want dark magic to consume you. I don't want you to tow the path of Lucifer. Lucifer was so talented, he was a very versatile warrior, one of the most powerful commanders of the armies of the third heaven. Only a few like Michael were as strong as he was, or perhaps, slightly more powerful than he was. But the genius whom all the armies of third heaven looked up to ended up as a frightening evil because o
Alex frowned at him in disapproval.“Are you going nuts? Why will you have such a ridiculous thought?” “The accusation in your voice says it all. You think I sent it because I was controlled by dark magic, but you don't mind it either way, as long as I stop. Is that what you were trying to say?” Luz questioned, a dark frown on his face.“I know you didn't send it. How can you bear to hurt a father that loves you so much? And I know you love me too, as much as I love you. I know you used your blood and that of Ariella’s to prepare the antidote. Even if your sister has a cold energy, she's not my woman, you shouldn't have stolen blood from her. And even if you can't bear to see me hurt, you shouldn't have slashed two years off your life while trying to perform a forbidden magic above your expertise. And you're still owing the black book a fucking compensation, which I will never let you pay. While trying to dig up the wind trail ox-head for the formation, you spoiled parts of the prote