The crowded hall of the law firm buzzed with the sharp clatter of shoes against marble, muted conversations blending into a symphony of white-collar chaos. Oliver Roberts sat quietly in a corner, his posture unassuming.Dressed in a modest suit, he looked more like an intern than a client. His hands rested lightly on the table before him, fingers tracing the edge of a plain folder.A sharp voice broke through the hum.“Mr. Roberts, you’re up,” a young assistant called, barely sparing him a glance.Oliver rose slowly, his movements deliberate and calm, as if oblivious to the dismissive looks cast his way. He walked to the conference room, where a polished mahogany table dominated the space.Sitting at the far end, flanked by two lawyers, was Richard Vaughn—a man whose name commanded fear in financial and legal circles.Vaughn’s sharp features twisted into a smirk as Oliver entered.“Well, well, if it isn’t the infamous Oliver Roberts.”Vaughn drawled, leaning back in his chair. His tai
The sunlight felt foreign to Oliver as he stepped out of the prison gates. After a year of confinement, freedom felt like a breath of fresh air that he had never felt before.However, at the end of the road, Mark, his best friend who had come to pick him up, looked uncharacteristic. His face was pale, and his expression serious.Oliver smiled slightly, trying to lighten the dark mood. "Mark, you look like you just got out of prison, not me," Oliver joked, "Am I that terrifying?"Mark forced a smile, but there was none of his usual cheerfulness. Oliver started feeling curious."Well, where are my parents? And Katie? Why aren't they coming to pick me up?" Oliver asked casually, slightly perturbed by the absence of both his parents and his girlfriend.Mark was silent for a moment, looking hesitant. Oliver's eyes narrowed. Something was wrong.Then, Mark let out a long breath before finally opening his mouth. "Oliver... your father is dying."Oliver couldn’t believe what he just heard. Th
“What? Why? What happened?” Oliver asked, his eyes widening in surprise.Mark told him, "Oliver, actually, after you went to prison, your lover left without a word. She abandoned your parents even after the sacrifices you made for her."All this time, he thought that his girlfriend was looking after his parents while he was in prison. But he didn't expect that she would actually run away from his family.Oliver fell to the floor feeling devastated. He was sad, disappointed, and felt guilty about everything that had happened.And all of this is his fault. If I did he wouldn't defend his girlfriend, who he thought was a good woman. After all the chaos that happened, his lover actually betrayed him.“Now you know what happened to us, right?” his mother asked.Her husband was dying of heart disease. There is no solution for them to cure them because of the lack of money they have.“I'm sorry, Mom… I'm sorry… I didn't know if things would turn out like this." Oliver sobbed as he cried in h
As the gangsters fled, Oliver stood in silence, his breath still heavy from the confrontation.The victory over the thugs gave him no satisfaction; it only brought back painful memories he had tried so hard to suppress."How could Kate do all that to me after the sacrifices I made," Oliver whispered with his hands clenched into fists.Oliver looked down at his father lying weakly on the bed, his breathing labored and his face pale.His heart broke seeing the condition of the man who had raised him so lovingly. Guilt continued to haunt his mind; this suffering was because of him.It seemed like he was too blinded by love. He risked his life for the woman he thought would always be there for him no matter what, but the truth is...While he was in prison, Kate left without a word and abandoned his family.Oliver was inflamed by great disappointment. "I have to see her and ask her for an explanation in person. But before that, I need to heal my mom and dad." His father was dying, and Oli
The posh car knocked over the streetlight, sending it toppling eastward. Fortunately, Oliver easily dodged the speeding danger."Sir! Are you okay?!" a shout made Oliver immediately turn his head towards the car.A woman got out of the car that had hit him and ran frightened towards him."Sorry about that, but I’m in a hurry because I have to take my Daddy to the hospital right away." She finished and quickly turned back to check on her own father in the car."It's not a big deal." Oliver replied."Once again, I apologize. I have to leave soon, so... would you like to take the money now to settle this accident out of court? I hope you understand my situation."She shoved a wad of cash into his hand, turned around and dialed the ambulance numberHearing her words, Oliver took a quick glance at the old man sitting in the front seat breathing heavily.“There is no need to call an ambulance anymore, your father is going to die soon.” Oliver calmly stated.Elena froze at Oliver's words. “W
Mr. Hoshier suddenly fell to his knees, startling everyone.Elena looked at his father, the omnipotent, towering head of the Hoshier family, in amazement, being so respectful in front of a young brat.“Dad, get up! Why are you suddenly on your knees?” Elena anxiously tried to help her father up.Mr. Hoshier pushed aside his daughter's hand, “Back off!” He looks up at Oliver in fear.“Please forgive me for being more disrespectful just now and not recognizing that it was you, Mr. Oliver.” Mr. Hoshier admitted his mistake in fear, “I am honored to have you save my life, the Phoenix Tears Leaf you need will be delivered to your house later, please forgive us for our disrespect just now.”What did this necklace mean? It could make the head of the huge Hoshier family grovel!Oliver waved his hand lightly, “Get up.” then continued. "I have to go now..."Elena watched Oliver's anxious figure as he hurried away, then helped her father to his feet, looking at him with confusion.Mr. Hoshier pa
"Fucking bastard! Get out of the house!" the gang leader shouted at the door of Oliver's rundown apartment building. He brought half of his men with him, beating Oliver to death in revenge for what Oliver had done to him. They had been humiliated earlier and Oliver's arrogant attitude hurt young master Rudolph's pride.The neighbors who heard the commotion began to gather around with an air of fear. They didn't dare come closer or complain about how noisy the gangsters were shouting at Oliver's house. The kick after kick, punch after punch they delivered with the baseball bats they held made everyone shudder in horror.“Come on, Fucking Bastard! Get out right now or we'll come in and destroy the entire house and its contents!" He cursed again with a more gruesome threat. "Your life will be over today!"Laughter boomed out, mocking how cowardly Oliver was for not coming out. The cheers were even louder when the creaking sound of the door being opened, Oliver came out with his friend wh
All eyes were now on Oliver, and whispers again filled the room. Guests who were previously astonished are now showing admiration. They were beginning to realize that Oliver was not random, and the warm welcome from the Hoshier family added to the aura of mystery around him."Thank you, Mr. Hoshier. I really appreciate your welcome." Oliver half bowed respectfully to Mr. Hoshier."Have you received the potion that my servant has brought?" he asked kindly."Yes, I have received it and have given it to my father. Thank you for your help."If Mr. Hoshier hadn't helped him to get the potion, he might still be busy looking for a potion to treat his father today."I also thank you for saving my life earlier," he said, "I have prepared a sumptuous dinner to welcome you. Come, join us...""You're being too nice to him," Elena said in a non-angry tone. She even stood there without pushing her father's wheelchair to go to the hall that had been set up for their dinner."Elena...""Dad, he hasn'