Exactly 15 minutes later, Albert Miller arrived, followed by a dozen burly individuals, all armed. Albert, who was perceptive, could sense that his son was in trouble; otherwise, Governor Simon wouldn't have sounded so alarmed.Albert Miller entered the room with swift and determined strides. He spotted his son, Sam, standing in a corner with a pale face. He also noticed a young man seated casually in a chair, a sardonic smile playing on his lips. Furthermore, he saw Eva, standing beside the young man, wearing an expression of concern and confusion."Sam!" Albert Miller exclaimed, rushing toward his son. "Are you okay?"Sam ran to his father and embraced him tightly. "Dad, I'm so glad you're here. I was really scared."Albert Miller gently stroked his son's hair, then turned his piercing gaze toward Edward. "Who is he?"Sam looked at his father with teary eyes. “That’s him, Dad,” he said, pointing towards Edward. "That’s Edward, the owner of Titan Energy. He dared to humiliate me in p
Even though he was surprised, Albert Miller was not worried. He was confident that no matter how brave Edward was, Edward would not hurt him. So, he provoked Edward openly. He took out a gun from his pocket, and pointed it at Edward."You think you can win against me?" Albert Miller said loudly. "You're wrong. I will kill you right now!"Albert Miller pulled the trigger of his gun, hoping to shoot Edward in the head. But, before the bullet could come out of the barrel of the gun, Edward had already moved quickly and grabbed his hand.Edward twisted Albert Miller’s wrist with force, making him drop his gun. The gun fell to the floor with a loud noise.Edward then pulled Albert Miller closer to him, and punched his face. Even though it was a weak punch for Edward, Albert felt an immense pain in his nose and mouth. Blood flowed from his wounds.However, Edward did not give Albert Miller a chance to recover from his punch. He continued to attack him with punches and kicks that were relent
Eva was shocked by Edward’s reaction. She felt hurt and rejected by him.She did not understand why he was acting like this. She did not understand why he was pushing her away.Meanwhile, Edward heard Eva’s words, but he did not feel anything. He only felt hatred and disgust for her."Aaargh!" Edward felt a sharp pain in his head again, and this time it was more painful. He felt like his brain was being torn apart by a powerful force. He did not know what and why this was happening.He screamed in agony, and fell to the floor. He curled up into a ball, and clutched his head with his hands.Eva saw Edward collapsing to the floor, and felt a surge of panic. She ran towards him, and knelt down beside him."Edward, Edward, what’s wrong?" Eva asked, as she tried to comfort him. "Please, talk to me!"But Edward did not hear Eva’s words. He only heard a loud ringing sound in his ears. He only saw a bright flash of light in his eyes. He felt like he was losing consciousness.[Ding!]But then,
The room hung in eerie suspense as Sam's machete descended toward Edward's exposed neck. It was a moment of impending tragedy, where emotions clashed with reason and vengeance seemed inevitable.But just as the blade was inches away from its deadly destination, a phenomenon both breathtaking and bewildering unfolded before everyone's eyes. Edward's body emitted a thin golden light, as if a protective aura had enveloped him. This ethereal glow seemed to defy the laws of nature, creating an invisible barrier that prevented the machete from making contact with his skin.Sam's violent swing met an invisible resistance, and he was abruptly repelled backward with tremendous force, hurtling through the air for a distance of five meters. He crashed into a pile of ornate furniture, scattering it in all directions. The machete slipped from his grasp and clattered to the floor.The scene was nothing short of miraculous and left those in attendance gasping in astonishment. Eva, Sam, and even Gove
Amidst the intensity of the moment, instead of responding verbally, Edward surveyed the aftermath. The burly men who had previously assaulted him lay strewn across the floor, their powerful physiques no match for him. Their bodies bearing the marks of their brutal encounter.However, it was the lifeless form of the Petrocorp CEO, whom Edward had killed during the grip of Temptation, that left an indelible mark of remorse on him. He shook his head in disbelief at the consequences of his actions during that dark influence.With a sense of solemnity, Edward sent a telepathic message to The System, expressing his gratitude for its intervention. He acknowledged that without The System's protection, he might have become Temptation's puppet.The System replied promptly, its telepathic presence clear and comforting. [Ding! You're welcome. It's my duty to ensure your safety. Please let us know if you need any assistance.]'Sure.'Edward held Eva gently, understanding the tumult of emotions th
Edward sighed and took Eva’s hand in his. He looked into her eyes and said, "Eva, I appreciate what you’ve done for me. You saved my life, and you’ve shown me kindness and compassion. You’re a remarkable woman, and I’m grateful to have met you."Eva felt a surge of warmth and emotion in her chest. She felt a connection with Edward that she couldn’t explain. She wanted to know more about him, to understand him better. She squeezed his hand and said, "Thank you, but you don’t have to thank me. I did what anyone would do in that situation. I’m just glad you’re okay."Edward smiled. "You’re too modest. You’re brave and smart, and you have a good heart. You deserve to know the truth about me. But it’s not something I can tell you here and now. It’s too complicated and risky."Eva felt a twinge of frustration and curiosity. She wondered what Edward was hiding from her, and why it was so dangerous. "But Edward, why can’t you tell me? What are you afraid of? Who are you running from?"Edward
Eva and Simon were left speechless, stunned by Edward’s words. They felt as if time had momentarily stopped, and the room was filled with a suffocating silence. Both of them knew that their decision would determine not only their fate but potentially the fate of Chia as well.Edward, noticing the confusion and fear on their faces, stood up and walked towards the window. He looked out, which was calm and peaceful. He knew that this tranquility wouldn’t last long."This country," he said in a low voice, "is about to change. And we have the opportunity to shape that change."He turned around and looked at Eva and Simon. "I know this is difficult,"he continued. "But I believe both of you will make the right decision."His words, though meant to be reassuring, did little to ease their anxiety. The weight of the decision they had to make was immense.Eva, gathering her courage, rose from her seat and approached Edward. She asked the question that had been haunting her, "But first, how are
Eva and Edward left Simon’s house without uttering a word, feeling the weight of the events that had transpired. They walked towards the sleek black car that was parked outside, ready to take them away from the scene of chaos and bloodshed. Their eyes met briefly, but they quickly looked away, unable to read each other’s thoughts and emotions..They climbed into the back seat of the car, and the driver started the engine and drove off towards Grey city. The silence between them was deafening, only broken by the occasional sound of the car’s radio or the traffic outside. Eva turned her head to the window, gazing at the passing buildings and lights, hoping to find some distraction from the man sitting next to her. She still couldn’t understand what happened today. She felt like she was in a nightmare, or maybe a strange dream.Edward, meanwhile, was watching Eva intently, his eyes filled with admiration and desire. He was captivated by her beauty, her intelligence, and her courage. He w