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The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 1
Today is the fifth anniversary of Jeffery and his wife's wedding, and he returned home early.He prepared a large bouquet of roses, planning to invite his wife to a candlelight dinner to give her a big surprise.After all, it had been a long time since they had such moments.After his pet hospital closed, his income sharply decreased, and Cora's attitude towards him changed significantly; they hadn't been close for a long time.Jeffery had been trying to revive his business, but the results were not good.He came home early today to surprise his wife Cora, hoping to restore the harmonious relationship they once had.However, as soon as he walked in the house, he heard noise coming from the bedroom.Jeffery felt a bit strange; who could be in the house?Cora should be at work at this time.He approached the bedroom and heard a woman's scream coming from inside.“Yes... Adam. Deeper, fuck me... oh yes...”“Please... please... Fuck me harder!”He froze. It’s his wife’s voice.“Yes, moan
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 2
“What the hell—” Cora shrieked, clutching the quilt to her chest to cover her naked body.“I didn't expect you to be this kind of person, Cora.” Jeffrey’s voice cracked with rage.His eyes darted between her and Adam.Adam was also startled at first and hurriedly stood up from the bed.But when he saw who it was, his previously tense expression quickly disappeared.“Whoa, calm down, buddy. No need for dramatics.”“You shut your damn mouth! This is my wife!”“Wife?” Cora’s expression turned cold, since the affair has already been exposed.“Don’t act like I owe you anything, Jeffrey. Look at yourself! You’re pathetic—a dead-end clinic dragging me down.”Jeffrey’s chest heaved.He had expected her to show some remorse, but this?Jeffrey felt a chill in his heart. How did the woman he deeply loved become like this?Cora simply couldn't be bothered to explain and said coldly, “I was really blind back then; otherwise, how could I have married you, this useless waste?”“I spent 5 years with
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 3
Late at night, in the underbelly of the city, Jeffrey was slowly walking through the empty streets.He had gone to a local bar and had a drink, trying to forget his sorrows, even if only for a little while.He had nowhere to go now.Suddenly."He's over there, boss.""He's drunk. Catching him will be easy.""He's headed for the alley—let's corner him there."“Good! This money comes so easy.”"Fuck... What’s the problem?"Jeffrey blinked, trying to make out the figures in front of him.The uneasy sense of danger sobered him slightly.With the help of a flickering streetlight, he saw four men.Whoever they were, they certainly weren’t here with good intentions."Who we are don’t matter at all, but we know exactly who you are," the leader said, stepping forward as the other three surrounded Jeffrey, cutting off any escape.Jeffrey tried to stay calm. They must want to rob him. He shouldn’t stay out this late.“Just go away. I don’t have any money on me.”None of them replied. One even ch
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 4
The bodyguard placed Jeffery carefully onto the backseat opposite Rita. His breathing was shallow, and blood seeped through his shirt, staining the seat.“Drive,” Rita ordered, and the car zoomed away from the alleyway.She stared at the man in front of her, her brows furrowing even tighter as she remembered her grandfather's instructions.Ever since she had entered Oakdale City, she had felt the silver bracelet on her wrist growing increasingly hot, especially when she sat close to this man.She adjusted the bracelet on her wrist, wincing as it grew hotter, and her grandfather's words echoed in her mind.“Your top priority in Oakdale isn't family business, although that’s important. It is to find your fiancé.”She had asked her grandfather for further details, like his name and where he stayed, but he never provided any useful information, only hinting that the silver bracelet would reveal the answers when she met him.“Could it be him?” she muttered, studying Jeffery's unconscious f
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 5
“You’re awake! How do you feel?”Rita clapped her hands together in relief.She walked over to him, carefully scrutinizing his body as if she were examining a work of art.“I’m sorry... Who are you?”Jeffery asked nervously, sitting up on the bed.“Rita.” Her lips curled into a small smile.“You passed out on the streets from a gunshot wound yesterday. I was the one who brought you to the hospital.”Rita said, folding her arms. “When I rescued you, you had a severe gunshot wound on your back. But strangely, after taking you to the hospital, the doctors informed me that nothing was wrong with you. The wounds even disappeared. Why is that so? It’s unbelievable!”Jeffery furrowed his brows, sensing a strange yet powerful force swirling within him.Not only that, he began to feel a natural affinity with the elements around him.It felt as though he could manipulate and control them effortlessly, with just a wave of his hand.The sensation was truly astonishing.Jeffery snapped out of his
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 6
Rita hesitated, eyeing Jeffery with a suspicious glare.His “methods” were unlike any she had experienced. It sounded like he was just a pervert trying to get a glimpse of her body, but the sincere expression on his face said otherwise.“You fucking pervert, how dare you!”The doctor flared up in anger upon hearing Jeffery's “methods.”To him, Rita was a noble lady of extremely high standing. For this strange and seemingly perverted man to even dare suggest such a thing was… pure insanity.Even the guards glared at Jeffery, their eyes burning with hostility, as if they wanted to tear him apart.Rita furrowed her brows, staring at Jeffery as she weighed her options.After a few minutes, she made her decision.“All of you, leave us,” she commanded, waving her hand at the doctor and the guards, who stared at her, startled.“But—”“Do as I say,” she interrupted.Reluctantly, the guards and the doctor left, leaving only the two of them alone in the room.Rita sighed, removing her outer shi
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 7
Jeffrey's hand tightened around the phone as Cora's voice sliced through the silence like a razor.“You’re really pathetic, Jeffrey. You should have done this years ago. But don’t worry, if you don’t hurry up and get your ass down to the courthouse, Adam will make sure you regret it.” Her laugh was sharp, cruel.The words hit him like a slap. His jaw clenched, and his pulse hammered in his neck. He wanted to scream, to throw the phone across the room, but instead, he kept his voice low, controlled.“You’ll regret this, Cora,” he said, his voice dripping with venom. “Every choice you make, you’ll regret it.”Cora’s laughter echoed in his ear before she hung up. He stared at the phone, his hand trembling. This was it. The final straw. He had tried for years to make it work, but the constant mockery, the endless manipulation—he was done.Rita, who had been sitting quietly in the corner of the room, watching Jeffrey with concern, stood up.She was gentle, offering him an escape, her voice
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 8
The spectacle of the luxury cars lined up outside the courthouse was enough to turn heads. Pedestrians on the sidewalk stopped in their tracks, eyes wide with disbelief. They gawked at the polished vehicles, murmuring to each other in hushed tones. Some even fumbled for their phones, snapping pictures of the procession as if it were some kind of celebrity arrival.Cora stood tall, a satisfied smirk plastered on her face. She basked in the attention, her eyes scanning the crowd as she straightened her posture. This was what she had been waiting for. Adam’s surprise had arrived, just as he promised. The opulence of the cars, the envy of the onlookers—it was all hers to claim, a symbol of her victory.She glanced over at Jeffrey, still standing near the entrance of the courthouse, his face a mask of indifference. She couldn’t resist. The urge to gloat was too strong.With a loud, triumphant laugh, she called out to him. “Looks like someone knows how to make a grand exit, huh, Jeffrey? To
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CHAPTER 46
Cora gave a slow nod, a satisfied smile curving her lips. "Smart move, Aadam. Aligning with Bob will open doors for you."She turned thoughtful, her eyes scanning the glittering ballroom. Then, as if struck by a thought, she asked, "Between the Prescots and the Stirlings, who holds more power?"Aadam exhaled, shaking his head. "That’s like comparing a chicken to a phoenix. The Prescots may have influence here, but the Stirlings? They operate on a whole different level—global connections, old money, untouchable power."But then, his lips curled into a smirk, his tone turning sly. "Speaking of power, did you know Bob’s got a thing for Rita Stirling? He’s been after her for ages, even came back to Oakland because of all the rumors surrounding her and Jeffery."Cora's eyes widened, excitement flashing in them. "Wait—so that bastard Jeffery… does this mean he's in trouble?"Aadam chuckled, a dark glint in his gaze. "Bingo. Bob’s not the type to take no for an answer, especially when it
CHAPTER 45
A few days later, Jeffery sat in his study, crafting more Vireon pills. His hands moved with precision—measuring, grinding, refining.The Xiangling grass had done more than expected. His cultivation had soared, strength humming beneath his skin.He flexed his fingers, watching faint arcs of golden energy flicker along his knuckles.His senses had sharpened—he could hear the subtle crackling of the flame, feel the shift in air currents, even sense the faint spiritual resonance of the herbs before him.It was intoxicating.A grin tugged at his lips.This was power.A sharp ringtone cut through the quiet.Jeffery grabbed his phone. Rita.He answered."Rita."“Hey, Jeffery. Hope I’m not disturbing you.”He set his tools aside. “Not at all.”They exchanged brief pleasantries before Rita got to the point. “Bob’s hosting a cocktail party. He invited me, but I don’t want to go. I want you to attend in my place.”Jeffery frowned. Bob—that self-centered, bratty rival of his.The last time the
CHAPTER 44
Jeffery leaned back in his chair, studying Rita carefully. She was serious about this.Not just in an opportunistic way—this was a calculated move, a long-term play.He folded his arms. “Alright, let’s talk logistics. You want mass production? That means ingredients. Some of these aren’t exactly stocked on pharmacy shelves.”Rita smiled. “That’s where I come in. I have connections. People who can get us the materials, no matter how rare.”Jeffery arched a brow. “At what cost?”She shrugged. “Does it matter?”He smirked. “To you? No. To me? It affects production timelines, quality control, consistency.”She nodded, appreciating his thoroughness. “That’s why you’ll handle refining. I’ll make sure the supply never runs dry.”Jeffery drummed his fingers on the table, thinking. “Scaling up isn’t just about having materials. It’s about ensuring every single pill is as potent as the first batch.”Rita leaned forward. “Then we control the process. Small-batch production, limited supply at fir
CHAPTER 43
Bob’s jaw tightened, his rage barely contained. "You bastard. You’ll pay for this."Jeffery let out a slow, mocking clap. ."Big words from a man who just got exposed as a fraud." His smirk deepened. "Tell me, Bob, does it sting? Watching your carefully planned act crumble in front of everyone?"Bob inhaled sharply, forcing himself to keep his temper in check. His fists ached to swing, but he held back. Instead, he sneered. "What fucking trick did you pull? How the hell did you get Rita on your side so fast?"Jeffery snorted. "Unlike you, I don’t deceive her." He stepped closer, lowering his voice. "I treat her like a real friend. And yeah, I like her. Not for her money, not for her name, but for who she is. That’s the difference between us."Bob let out a sharp, hysterical laugh. "You expect me to believe that? Please. We both know you’re just Rita’s boy toy, clinging to her power and wealth like a leech."Jeffery tilted his head, unfazed. "Bob, let’s be honest here. Even if I w
CHAPTER 42
Bob forced a laugh, though his face betrayed his unease. “Rita, don’t listen to him. He’s just trying to humiliate me. I would never get you something fake.”But Rita’s expression didn’t change. Her gaze was steady, unreadable, and that silence—heavy, expectant—made his heart pound.A bead of sweat rolled down his temple. He swallowed hard.Damn it.His mind raced back to the purchase. He never got it at an auction. That was just something he said to make it sound prestigious. The truth? He’d bought it for thirty thousand dollars in a dingy little antique shop run by some foreigner. The only expensive part of the gift was the box—five thousand dollars for packaging alone, just to make it look high-end.At the time, he thought it was a steal. Now, it felt like a noose tightening around his neck.How the hell did Jeffery know?Shame burned through him, hot and unbearable. His ears rang. He clenched his fists, rage bubbling beneath the surface. He spun toward Jeffery, his voice sha
CHAPTER 41
Jeffery’s nose twitched. He couldn’t be mistaken. The faint scent wafting from the box was unmistakable. Xuanling Jade Grass. Rich in mana of heaven and earth.He inhaled deeper, and immediately, a wave of calm swept over him. His body, tense with restraint moments ago, seemed to relax of its own accord. The pressure in his chest loosened. He could already feel the power of the herb, the potency of its cultivation potential, as if the mana inside was already feeding his own energy reserves.If consumed, this grass would offer him the equivalent of half a year’s worth of cultivation. For Jeffery, a rare treasure like this was invaluable. It was an investment—one that would elevate his abilities beyond measure. And he needed it. Badly.Rita hesitated, her fingers hovering over the black box. “I don’t need this, Bob,” she said softly.Bob, however, wasn’t deterred. “You’ll thank me later,” he pressed, eyes glinting with barely contained anticipation. He leaned forward slightly, t
CHAPTER 40
Bob’s gaze lingered on Jeffery.He took in the plain clothes, the unremarkable features, the lack of anything that might make him stand out.This is the guy Rita’s wasting her time with?The thought burned in his mind.No, she couldn’t be serious. This had to be some kind of joke—a distraction, nothing more.He forced a smile and extended a hand.“Bob Prescot,” he said, his voice carrying just enough edge to make it clear this wasn’t a friendly introduction.Jeffery eyed him for a moment, his expression unreadable, before taking the hand. “Jeffery,” he replied, his tone flat, uninterested.Bob’s smile tightened. He didn’t like the way Jeffery looked at him—like he was already bored of the conversation. Like he didn’t care.Who does this guy think he is?Bob’s grip tightened, his smirk deepening as he applied more pressure, expecting Jeffery to flinch. But Jeffery barely seemed to notice.Instead, he looked down at their joined hands with mild interest, like a scientist observing an in
CHAPTER 39
Jeffery turned from the window, his expression blank once more, the faint smile gone as if it had never existed.He crossed the room, his focus shifted back to the task at hand—a small, meticulous operation laid out on the polished table.A jade-colored bowl sat at the center, filled with a faintly glowing powder. Several small, polished molds were neatly arranged beside it. He picked up where he’d left off, refining a new batch of pills he’d named Vireon—a name that hinted at vitality and resilience.The process was simple but effective. A blend of rare herbs, mineral extracts, and a stabilizing compound of his own design. When ingested, Vireon worked subtly, enhancing the body’s natural healing mechanisms. It strengthened the immune system, accelerated cellular regeneration, and improved overall physical performance. Not a miracle drug—but close enough to be invaluable in the right hands. It didn’t just ward off disease; it fortified the body’s defenses, making illness less li
CHAPTER 38
Prescott sat on the cold floor, his breath steady now, but his mind in turmoil. The echoes of his own insults rang louder than the silence around him.“A worthless bastard… a thug in disguise…”His own words felt like shards digging into his pride. He’d been a fool—blind, arrogant. The memory of Rita’s sharp gaze, her calm disdain, sliced through him harder than any pain he’d felt moments ago.He sighed, his shoulders sagging. “She was right,” he muttered bitterly “Damn her foresight.”Jeffery’s skill wasn’t just impressive—it was terrifying. The kind of ability that defied logic, almost supernatural in its precision. A man like that wasn’t someone to insult. He was someone to respect… or fear.The thought of reconciliation crept in, unwelcome but necessary. Only a fool would walk away from this without trying to fix what he’d broken.Prescott stood, brushing dust from his trousers, and raised his hand to knock on Jeffery’s door. His fist hovered mid-air, hesitation freezing him. He
