Howard and the others exchanged knowing glances, seemingly unsurprised. What they didn't know was that the person Adam spoke of didn't actually exist. Adam himself, he had fabricated this mentor to provide a logical explanation for the source of his abilities, and equally importantly, the mentor had to have a dark and mysterious background. This way, the other party will think twice about forcing him to do something, and at the same time, prevent them from having bad plans towards his family.As Howard absorbed this information, his brows furrowing slightly."So, who is this person that taught you?" he asked, a note of curiosity in his voice.Adam, realizing he couldn't reveal the mentor's nonexistence, replied with a thoughtful expression. "I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you his name. He’s a very private person who likes to keep a low profile."The room went quiet as Howard and the others nodded, seemingly buying Adam’s story.Adam kept his cool and added, "I hope you respect that. The
The beautiful woman spun around and marched towards them, her voice loud and annoyed. "Henry, what do you want now? I've had a long day and I need some rest. If you're going to introduce me to another one of your friends who thinks he can flirt with me, I swear I'll–"She cut herself off as she saw Adam standing next to Henry. He was dressed casually, but he looked stunning. His strong jawline was accentuated by the light, and his green eyes shone like emeralds under the chandelier.She felt her steps slow down as she approached them, her cheeks heating up slightly. She had met many handsome men before, but none of them had the same effect on her as Adam did."Who is this, Henry?" she asked, trying to sound casual, but her voice betrayed a touch of interest."This is Adam," Henry said, smiling broadly. "He's a friend, and I thought you two would get along well.""It's a pleasure to meet you, Adam," she said, extending her hand. "I'm Hazel."Adam, for his part, was also mesmerized by t
Hazel blushed a little, feeling embarrassed. "No, that's not what I meant. It's just that...well, you seem like you come from a different background, I guess."Adam nodded his understanding. "I see what you mean. But, yeah, I actually live around here. Well, not anymore. My family and I are going to stay in a hotel tonight. We're thinking of finding a new place to live tomorrow."Hazel was surprised to hear the news. "Oh, I see. Why is that?"Adam flashed her a smile, but kept his lips sealed.Hazel understood his hesitation to share, and she smiled back. "I get it. Sometimes, we need a fresh start in life. So, speaking of work, how did your meeting with the generals go?"Adam was really not interested in making small talk, but he couldn’t ignore the charm of a woman as gorgeous as Hazel. Adam replied briefly. "It was…good."Hazel arched an eyebrow at his ambiguous answer. “Just good? You don’t sound too enthusiastic.”Adam smiled. "Nothing too exciting, but necessary."Hazel nodded,
Hazel followed Adam into his modest house, feeling a pang of surprise at the sparse and simple interior. There was hardly any furniture, except for a few wooden chairs and a table, and the walls were bare of any decorations. It was clear that Adam and his family lived a frugal and unpretentious life, without much regard for wealth or luxury.Adam greeted his mother and younger sister, Rachel, who were waiting for them in the living room. He introduced Hazel as Henry's sister, and Hazel smiled politely at them. Rachel, a lively and curious girl, was instantly fascinated by Hazel's appearance and grace. She had planned to tease her brother about bringing a girl home, but when she realized that Hazel was related to the hero of the nation, she decided to behave herself.Hazel was touched by the warmth and hospitality of Adam's family. They offered her tea and snacks, and asked her about her life and interests. Hazel answered their questions honestly, without flaunting her status or achie
Lily was immersed in her own thoughts, enjoying the quiet atmosphere of the hotel lobby. She was jolted out of her reverie by a familiar voice that made her cringe. She looked up and saw Rachel standing in front of her, grinning widely. Lily felt a surge of annoyance that her peaceful moment had been interrupted. She glared at Rachel, her eyes showing her disdain."What do you want, Rachel? What are you doing here?" Lily snapped, her voice cold and harsh.Rachel’s smile faltered as she felt Lily’s hostility. She tried to act friendly and casual. "Oh, hi, Lily. I’m here with my brother. We’re staying at this hotel for the night. Can you believe it? My brother has a lot of money now."Lily was momentarily stunned by Rachel’s words, but then she scoffed. "Oh, really? How did he manage that? Did he scam someone out of it? Or did he sell his soul to the devil?"Rachel's eyes widened in shock at Lily's open hostility. She tried to defend her brother. "What are you talking about? My brother
Lily's mind was in chaos, knowing that she had made a terrible mistake. Everything happened too fast, but she wasn't a fool. She could see the power and influence that Hazel wielded. Hazel had casually called the CEO of the imperial hotel, and the CEO had immediately agreed to do whatever Hazel wanted. Lily realized that Hazel's status was no less than that of the CEO, and that she had no hope of escaping the consequences of her actions.As expected from the orders coming from Hazel. Lily barely had time to process the news when her manager’s voice rang in her ear. He coldly informed her that she was fired, effective immediately, and that she would not receive any severance pay or benefits for her years of service.Lily was devastated as she faced the scornful glare of the wealthy woman. She knew that no words of regret would soften her heart or spare her from the consequences. Lily felt a pang of panic as she whirled around and faced Adam, searching for a trace of the affection he
Adam's heart broke as he listened to the penalty for failing his first main mission. He didn’t care much about losing his wealth from the System, since he still had a fortune from Howard. But losing his medical skills for a year? That was a nightmare.What if his mother or someone else he loved fell ill or got hurt in that period? He would hate himself for being unable to help them.He knew he had to succeed, no matter the cost. But how was he going to build a company in just three days? It seemed impossible.He breathed deeply and tried to calm himself. He knew he had to come up with a strategy, and quickly.However, every idea he had seemed either too risky, too complicated, or just plain ridiculous. He had no clue about any viable business because he had zero experience in that field.The next morning, Adam had splurged on the most extravagant breakfast he could find in the hotel's menu. He hoped that the delicious food would cheer them up and distract them from their worries.When
Adam became hesitant and confused. He didn't know how to satisfy his mother's curiosity without giving away too much detail. He wished she would stop asking so many questions, but just as he was about to say something, his phone saved him from the awkward moment.He glanced at the screen and was surprised to see Hazel’s name. How did she get his number? He decided to pick up the call anyway."Hi, Hazel."He was greeted by her cheerful voice on the other end. "Hi. You said last night that you were looking for a place to stay today, right? Let me come with you. I’m already in the hotel lobby."Adam was surprised by her offer. He didn't expect her to be so kind. "That's really nice of you. Are you sure you don’t have anything else to do?"Hazel giggled. "Of course not. It’s the least I can do after you saved my father’s life. Besides, I was just going to waste my money on shopping anyway, and this is more exciting. So, what do you say?"Adam smiled and quickly agreed. Sarah was forced to