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The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 8
Jeffery and Rita stepped into the quiet lobby of Haven Apartments. Rita remained unusually silent, glancing at him from time to time, her curiosity barely contained.“You never said where you learned to fight like that,” she remarked, breaking the silence.Jeffery shrugged, keeping his gaze ahead. “Just basic self-defense. Nothing special.”Rita frowned. “Basic self-defense doesn’t explain what I just saw.”He stopped, turning to face her. “It’s better if you don’t ask too many questions.”Her eyes narrowed, but she let it go for now.“Why didn’t you deal with Jax directly? He made it clear he wasn’t going to let this go.” Rita couldn’t resist another question.Jeffery’s jaw tightened. “Because I didn’t want to escalate things.”It wasn’t entirely a lie. Facing Jax had unnerved him—at least, it would have before. But things were different now.Unbeknownst to Rita, Jeffery hadn’t simply let Jax go. When he’d placed a hand on the man’s shoulder, it wasn’t just a warning gesture. Using a
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 9
Thirty minutes later, a black Porsche skidded to a stop and parked in front of a luxurious, expansive standalone mansion located at the heart of the city. Jeffrey’s jaw dropped, his eyes twinkling as he took in the beauty of the mansion.“Here,” Rita said, handing over the keys to the mansion casually. “Since you don't have a place to stay, this will be your temporary home.”His jaw dropped again as he stared blankly at the keys. He turned, glancing between the house and the keys in disbelief.After calming down, he shook his head slightly, intending to refuse.“Rita, I appreciate this a lot, but I think a hote—”Before he could finish, Rita silenced him with a sharp glare.“First off, it's clear that we are friends now. And as your friend, I want to help you in your time of need. You’re accepting it, and that's final.“Secondly, I’m just lending you this mansion until you can get back on your feet. Don’t be too hasty in rejecting my kindness.“Thirdly, it takes nothing away from me t
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 10
“Jeffrey? You’re stalking me now? What the fuck are you doing here, you penniless wretch?” Cora’s eyes narrowed to a glare as she stepped out of the car, followed by Aadam. “Stalking you?” Jeffrey’s face remained blank. “I wouldn’t waste my time on that. I live nearby.” Cora’s laughter rang sharp and mocking. “You? Live here?” She gestured toward the opulent neighborhood. “Don’t make me laugh. A penniless loser like you could never afford property here.” Aadam stepped forward, a smug smile on his face. “Cora’s right. This isn’t your level, Jeffrey. And let me make something clear—stay away from her, or I’ll break your limbs. Move on.” “Of course, you’d be familiar with breaking limbs, Aadam.” Jeffrey smirked. “You’ve already hired someone to break mine twice, haven’t you?” “Huh?” Aadam furrowed his brows, his expression shifting slightly. “Not only are you a wretch, but you’re also a fucking liar. How dare you accuse me like that?” Jeffrey met Aadam’s glare with an unbothered ex
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 11
“Jax, how could you be so incompetent? Why is Jeffery still alive and well? I’ve given you too many chances, and clearly, you’ve started taking me for granted. I will not tolerate another failure next time! Do you hear me?”Without wasting a second, Aadam vented his frustrations into the phone as soon as the call connected.No response. A vein nearly popped on Aadam’s forehead as his anger surged.“You fucking bastard! Answer me this instant, or I will break—”“Excuse me,” a strange voice interrupted Aadam’s tirade. “Jax Decker is currently indisposed. He suffered a severe illness last night and is being treated in the hospital. I am his doctor, and he won’t be able to respond for the time being.”Aadam was stunned. “That’s... alright. Could you please give him the phone? I have an urgent matter to discuss with him.”He was irritated by the unfortunate coincidence.He had spent almost five hundred thousand dollars employing Jax to turn Jeffery into a cripple. But now, as if karma were
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 1
“Yes…Aadam. Deeper, fuck me..oh yes”“Please..please….daddy, fuck me harder!”Her moans were getting louder and Jeffery found himself frozen, unable to process the sight of the man pounding into his wife relentlessly.“Yes, moan for me, you slut. That's it.”This couldn't be real; he was in a nightmare. There was no way that his wife would moan under another man's touch. Not just any man, a man who had the audacity to degrade her to a mere slut. His grip on the cake box tightened and his face turned pale. He wanted to barge into that room and confront them, but he couldn't bring himself to do that.He had married into Cora's family 5 years ago and he owned a clinic.He loved his wife so much and the thought that she would betray him never crossed his mind.Until today.Her moans reached a crescendo, and then, he turned, forcing himself away from the room. His mind was made up with the next course of action.There wasn't much good in exposing this affair, and he doubted that Cora woul
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 2
“You think I'm nothing? After everything we’ve been through, Cora?” Jeffrey said furiously as he barged into the room.“Jeffrey, what the hell—” Cora shrieked, clutching the quilt to her chest to cover her naked body.“Don’t. Even. Speak.” Jeffrey’s voice cracked with rage. His eyes darted between her and Aadam, who sat up in bed with a casual smirk.“Whoa, calm down, buddy. No need for dramatics.”“You shut your damn mouth!” Jeffrey snapped. “This is between me and my wife.”“Wife?” Cora’s expression turned cold. “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? “Dragging you down? I gave you everything! Love, loyalty—”“Loyalty?” Cora interrupted with a bitter laugh. “What good is loyalty when you’re a failure? Do you think that pays the bills? Gets us anywhere? You’ve been holding me back for years!”Aadam chuckled, throwing an arm around Cor
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 3
"Mother-in-law?" Jeffrey's body tensed as he stood face to face with Cora's mother, Grace Miller.Grace glanced into the apartment and instantly understood what was going on. She looked back at Jeffrey, and her once warm eyes turned cold."So, it’s true," Grace said, crossing her arms. "You found out.""Did you know?"Grace didn’t flinch. "Of course, I did. And frankly, I’m relieved. It’s time this charade ended.""Charade?" His voice was hoarse with disbelief. "Five years of marriage was a charade to you?""Spare me. What have you ever truly given my daughter besides humiliation? You’re nothing but a stain on this family’s reputation."Grace's cold laugh echoed through the hallway. "Reputation is everything, Jeffrey. You’ve dragged this family through enough disgrace with that clinic scandal. Do you think any of us wanted to be associated with that? With you?"Her words were like a pickax slamming into Jeffrey's already broken heart. He couldn't believe that his sweet mother-in-law w
The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy CHAPTER 4
The shot rang out, and Jeffery stumbled forward, clutching at the wound as blood stained his shirt. He staggered a few steps before his legs gave way, collapsing onto the asphalt.At that exact moment, a sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom purred to a stop a few feet away.The car’s tinted window rolled down, revealing a young woman with striking features. She had long, wavy black hair, delicate features, and a temperament that screamed nobility.Rita Stirling frowned as she stared at Jeffery's unconscious body. “Who is that?” she asked.“It looks like he's been shot. Could be trouble, Miss Stirling. Best we leave,” the driver responded, glancing in the rearview mirror.“Wait.” Rita’s voice was firm. She turned to the bodyguard seated next to the driver. “Get him into the car.”“Miss Stirling, there could be danger—”“I won’t repeat myself.”The bodyguard exchanged a reluctant glance with the driver but obeyed, stepping out of the car.“Stay back,” the bodyguard barked, scanning the alley
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CHAPTER 11
“Jax, how could you be so incompetent? Why is Jeffery still alive and well? I’ve given you too many chances, and clearly, you’ve started taking me for granted. I will not tolerate another failure next time! Do you hear me?”Without wasting a second, Aadam vented his frustrations into the phone as soon as the call connected.No response. A vein nearly popped on Aadam’s forehead as his anger surged.“You fucking bastard! Answer me this instant, or I will break—”“Excuse me,” a strange voice interrupted Aadam’s tirade. “Jax Decker is currently indisposed. He suffered a severe illness last night and is being treated in the hospital. I am his doctor, and he won’t be able to respond for the time being.”Aadam was stunned. “That’s... alright. Could you please give him the phone? I have an urgent matter to discuss with him.”He was irritated by the unfortunate coincidence.He had spent almost five hundred thousand dollars employing Jax to turn Jeffery into a cripple. But now, as if karma were
- The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy
CHAPTER 10
“Jeffrey? You’re stalking me now? What the fuck are you doing here, you penniless wretch?” Cora’s eyes narrowed to a glare as she stepped out of the car, followed by Aadam. “Stalking you?” Jeffrey’s face remained blank. “I wouldn’t waste my time on that. I live nearby.” Cora’s laughter rang sharp and mocking. “You? Live here?” She gestured toward the opulent neighborhood. “Don’t make me laugh. A penniless loser like you could never afford property here.” Aadam stepped forward, a smug smile on his face. “Cora’s right. This isn’t your level, Jeffrey. And let me make something clear—stay away from her, or I’ll break your limbs. Move on.” “Of course, you’d be familiar with breaking limbs, Aadam.” Jeffrey smirked. “You’ve already hired someone to break mine twice, haven’t you?” “Huh?” Aadam furrowed his brows, his expression shifting slightly. “Not only are you a wretch, but you’re also a fucking liar. How dare you accuse me like that?” Jeffrey met Aadam’s glare with an unbothered ex
- The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy
CHAPTER 9
Thirty minutes later, a black Porsche skidded to a stop and parked in front of a luxurious, expansive standalone mansion located at the heart of the city. Jeffrey’s jaw dropped, his eyes twinkling as he took in the beauty of the mansion.“Here,” Rita said, handing over the keys to the mansion casually. “Since you don't have a place to stay, this will be your temporary home.”His jaw dropped again as he stared blankly at the keys. He turned, glancing between the house and the keys in disbelief.After calming down, he shook his head slightly, intending to refuse.“Rita, I appreciate this a lot, but I think a hote—”Before he could finish, Rita silenced him with a sharp glare.“First off, it's clear that we are friends now. And as your friend, I want to help you in your time of need. You’re accepting it, and that's final.“Secondly, I’m just lending you this mansion until you can get back on your feet. Don’t be too hasty in rejecting my kindness.“Thirdly, it takes nothing away from me t
- The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy
CHAPTER 8
Jeffery and Rita stepped into the quiet lobby of Haven Apartments. Rita remained unusually silent, glancing at him from time to time, her curiosity barely contained.“You never said where you learned to fight like that,” she remarked, breaking the silence.Jeffery shrugged, keeping his gaze ahead. “Just basic self-defense. Nothing special.”Rita frowned. “Basic self-defense doesn’t explain what I just saw.”He stopped, turning to face her. “It’s better if you don’t ask too many questions.”Her eyes narrowed, but she let it go for now.“Why didn’t you deal with Jax directly? He made it clear he wasn’t going to let this go.” Rita couldn’t resist another question.Jeffery’s jaw tightened. “Because I didn’t want to escalate things.”It wasn’t entirely a lie. Facing Jax had unnerved him—at least, it would have before. But things were different now.Unbeknownst to Rita, Jeffery hadn’t simply let Jax go. When he’d placed a hand on the man’s shoulder, it wasn’t just a warning gesture. Using a
- The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy
CHAPTER 7
Jeffery’s hand tightened around his phone as he answered, his voice strained.“What do you want, Cora?”Her sharp, mocking laughter rang out on the other end, making him seethe with anger.“Don’t play dumb. You know exactly what I want. Sign the damn divorce papers, Jeffery. Stop wasting my time—or Aadam will make sure you regret it.”Jeffery bit his lower lip so hard that blood started dripping from the wound. “You know what? You're right. I'll come sign the divorce papers right now. Having a fucking whore like you in my life isn’t worth it anymore!”“At least I'm not a poor dirtbag with nothing to his name,” Cora shot back. “Now hurry up and come sign this.”“Mark my words, Cora—you will regret this,” he said coldly before ending the call.He tousled his hair in frustration, recounting the years he had spent with the woman. Everything was about to go down the drain, and he felt horrible.“Something happened? I heard the word ‘divorce,’” Rita, who had been quietly observing him, step
- 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, glaring at him.Reluctantly, the guards and the doctor left, leaving only the two of them alone in the room.“This is your one a
- 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.“Call me Rita.” Her lips curled into a small smile. “And thank me for saving your life, young man. You passed out on the streets from a gunshot wound yesterday. I was the one who brought you to the hospital.”“Since I saved your life, you owe me a favor. You can repay it by answering my questions,” 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
- The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy
CHAPTER 4
The shot rang out, and Jeffery stumbled forward, clutching at the wound as blood stained his shirt. He staggered a few steps before his legs gave way, collapsing onto the asphalt.At that exact moment, a sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom purred to a stop a few feet away.The car’s tinted window rolled down, revealing a young woman with striking features. She had long, wavy black hair, delicate features, and a temperament that screamed nobility.Rita Stirling frowned as she stared at Jeffery's unconscious body. “Who is that?” she asked.“It looks like he's been shot. Could be trouble, Miss Stirling. Best we leave,” the driver responded, glancing in the rearview mirror.“Wait.” Rita’s voice was firm. She turned to the bodyguard seated next to the driver. “Get him into the car.”“Miss Stirling, there could be danger—”“I won’t repeat myself.”The bodyguard exchanged a reluctant glance with the driver but obeyed, stepping out of the car.“Stay back,” the bodyguard barked, scanning the alley
- The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy
CHAPTER 3
"Mother-in-law?" Jeffrey's body tensed as he stood face to face with Cora's mother, Grace Miller.Grace glanced into the apartment and instantly understood what was going on. She looked back at Jeffrey, and her once warm eyes turned cold."So, it’s true," Grace said, crossing her arms. "You found out.""Did you know?"Grace didn’t flinch. "Of course, I did. And frankly, I’m relieved. It’s time this charade ended.""Charade?" His voice was hoarse with disbelief. "Five years of marriage was a charade to you?""Spare me. What have you ever truly given my daughter besides humiliation? You’re nothing but a stain on this family’s reputation."Grace's cold laugh echoed through the hallway. "Reputation is everything, Jeffrey. You’ve dragged this family through enough disgrace with that clinic scandal. Do you think any of us wanted to be associated with that? With you?"Her words were like a pickax slamming into Jeffrey's already broken heart. He couldn't believe that his sweet mother-in-law w
