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The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 039 Surprise Guest
Tyler took his sister straight to Regent Hall and left her in Yara's care."I can't take her straight home in this condition," he said. "I'll leave you in charge of Tracy's medical aid and to sober her up. She's gone through a lot. Secrecy must be maintained. Spend as much money as necessary.""I'll do my best, boss!"Even though Tyler left his sister with Yara, he stayed in Regent Hall overnight. He couldn't use chakra healing as his mystical energy was drained in fixing Silas. However, he doled out over a hundred thousand dollars on doctors, nursing staff, supplements, and medical equipment.In the morning, Tracy opened her eyes to see a beautiful angelic face staring down at her."How are you doing?" Yara asked her with a warm smile."Who are you? Where am I?" the girl mumbled apprehensively.The beauty caressed her cheek. "I am Yara, the mistress of Regent Hall. Your brother, Tyler, works for me. He brought you here yesterday since you were sick."Tracy s
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 040 The Exhibition
The Annual Minerals Exhibition was held downtown in the suburbs of Sapphire City. It was an important event because of the sheer variety of valuable minerals showcased. Ranging from industrial minerals like gypsum to precious metals like gold and silver and stones like diamond—they were available in their purest and rarest forms. Therefore, the exhibition attracted many wealthy and upper-class people across the country.Tyler wasn’t really interested in precious stones. He was on the lookout for a rare object called the Martyr’s Bloodstone. It could remove the most stubborn curses and heal the most terminal illnesses.After exploring over a hundred lanes of the exhibition ground, he finally found a vendor claiming to sell ores from Olympus Hill, a mineral-rich region.“Come here, young man!” the vendor called out, realizing his goods had caught Tyler’s attention. “I am Jabba, one of the most esteemed sellers of rare minerals. What are you looking for? May I interest you in red diamond
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 041 The May Sapphire
Tyler carefully placed the sparkling May Sapphire in his pocket. Even though he drained its stored energy, it could be a helpful catalyst in healing practices. Moreover, his chakras were replenished, and he wanted to try a new technique.One of the henchmen rushed forward to tackle Tyler. "He's just a green young lad! I can handle him by myself!"Bam! A kick to the chest made the man fly across the way he came. He crashed into a storage shop and lay unconscious in a heap of coal.The others looked at Tyler apprehensively. Was he an experienced fighter? How was it humanly possible to kick a fully grown adult across ten yards? Where did he gain such explosive strength?Jabba, also reeling in shock, called out to his men. "Looks like the kid has some skills. That doesn't change his fatal destiny! Don't go at him once at a time. Encircle and attack him until he bites the dust!"As the goons surrounded Tyler, he smirked and activated one of his cultivated abilities—Phobos' Chariot. A shado
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 042 Major Offense
Calico was beyond furious and was about to explode. The arrogance of the man before him was mind-boggling. Clearly, everyone knew who Dwayne Mosby was—a man who commanded an army of gangsters and owned tanks and military assault weapons. He was the most feared person in Petra County! Even billionaires like Anderson and Cooper were subservient to him.What kind of madness would possess anybody to summon Dwayne himself with disrespect? Did he want to court death so badly?“What’s the delay for?” Tyler asked with mild annoyance. “I have places to be. Summon your master quickly.”Calico gritted his teeth in a fury. “Do you think I will disturb a dominant personality like Mr. Mosby for any random guy? Am I supposed to be fooled by your false claims? You must be dreaming, kid! I have already called forth twenty of my henchmen. They aren’t pipsqueaks like you have faced until now and will pound you to a pulp! You aren’t getting out of here alive today!”The young man before him indeed had goo
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 043 The Royal Family
A couple of tinted vans halted nearby, and twenty goons shuffled out of it. They were ruthless members of the Mosby gang. Calico ordered them to shut down Jabba’s shop and confiscate his goods. They dragged the corrupt vendor away like an animal carcass, possibly to an unfortunate fate.The men brought a comfy chair for Tyler to relax and wait while Dwayne was on his way.“Please forgive my earlier behavior towards you, Mr. Grant,” Calico said with lowered eyes. “Mr. Mosby will punish me accordingly.”“It’s alright,” Tyler replied. “You’ve redeemed yourself. Do you still want the May Sapphire for yourself?”The gangster shook his head apologetically. “That was a dire mistake I made. The gem is yours and yours only, sir. I will end anybody who contests your right over it!”Calico didn’t know Tyler’s identity, but Dwayne’s urgent voice had put the fear of life in him. He had never seen his boss so afraid of someone before. Tyler must be a force to be reckoned with.The crowd gathered ar
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 044 The Mysterious Disappearance
Michelle Douglas, a twenty-year-old, was the last heir of the royal family of Petra County. She was the proverbial princess, as beautiful as she was talented. The best governesses, professors, and trainers that money could buy carried out her educational upbringing. However, she was mostly home-schooled and not allowed outside the Douglas estate.On rare occasions, when Michelle went out into the world, she was stuck with an entourage of guards. Douglas was undoubtedly an overprotective grandfather since the girl grew up without parents.As Dwayne murmured the details to Tyler, Malcolm eyed the duo with a raised eyebrow. Why did he take the liberty to relate the royal family’s matters to a stranger?“So you see, Mr. Grant… How valuable Miss Douglas is to her family...”Malcolm wondered why the gangster referred to the young man with so much reverence. He was green in his years, his clothes looked ordinary, and the name Tyler Grant was unheard of. What were his credentials to be invite
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 045 Finding Michelle
Tyler turned abruptly and walked away. "Good luck finding your granddaughter, MY LORD," he called out sarcastically from the entrance. "She may not have much time left."It was time for Dwayne Mosby to step in."Lord Douglas. As I mentioned before, Mr. Grant is not an ordinary man. Did you know he is the man who miraculously saved Silas Anderson on his deathbed? However, Mr. Grant doesn't offer help on his own accord. You might have made a huge mistake by turning him down."Dwayne sighed and walked away with a downcast face. He had watched Michelle grow from an infant to a beautiful young woman. The man loved her like an uncle. It would be heartbreaking if something terrible happened to her.Malcolm was on edge and highly suspicious of Tyler, but Dwayne's endorsement was something he couldn't ignore. Moreover, he wondered if an estate-wide search would actually bring any results.The duo were descending the steps of Douglas Palace when the family head hollered from above."Wait!" Malc
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 046 The Savior
Tyler let his mystical energy surge. Since he was no longer in a public place, there was no reason to hold back.The dark dungeons became alive with blinding light as his fists became aflame.The demon realized it had made a fatal mistake. In its immortal lifetime, it had preyed on innocent humans who could not defend themselves. It had never anticipated facing someone with such colossal mystical energy.The demon flinched, but it was too late to withdraw. Tyler punched the creature straight in the center. With an infernal screech, it blew into smithereens.Tyler took a moment to catch his breath. He had taken a risk even though his levels were low. The May Sapphire replenished his energy, but it was temporary. However, a young life had been at risk, and he could not hold back.Tyler approached the girl in bondage. He averted his eyes from her naked body as he undid her chains.She fell forward, and the young man caught her. She felt weightless and barely conscious. With her fragile h
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253 Invention
Half an hour later, Tyler and Derek reached the automobile showroom that the former owned. It was previously called Carlisle Motors but was renamed Maya Motors.Maya, a bright little girl, was its General Manager. She had vehemently opposed the showroom being renamed after her."Sir, it is your property!" the girl had protested. "I cannot have my name on the company title!""Well, you have no choice in the matter," Tyler had replied stubbornly. "You handle all the responsibilities anyway. Moreover, my privacy will be threatened if I use my name on the properties."Maya greeted the duo at the showroom's entrance. "Welcome, sir.""How's our secret project going?" Tyler asked.The female manager looked enthusiastic. "It is running fabulously, sir! We have already manufactured over five hundred units! Would you like a tour?""Most definitely. Actually, I brought Derek to see our operations, and unveil my plan."Maya escorted them to the showroom's VIP elevator. Once the doors closed, she
252 Forgiveness
When Tyler reached the Grant house on Maude Street, he found Derek Sentinel standing guard outside. On seeing him, the man rushed forward and knelt on one knee."Sir, I took Tracy out shopping and distracted her. She knows nothing about what happened earlier. Amelia is still your girlfriend, in her opinion. Now Tracy is resting."Tyler nodded and began to walk past the kneeling Indigo Captain. "Sir, please, may I have a word with you?" the latter begged."Go ahead.""I am very ashamed, sir, for failing you and Tracy! I am prepared to break up with her and go into exile for penance. Moreover, I will accept any other punishment you think I deserve. Death is also welcome."Tyler shook his head. "Enough of that. The danger has been averted. Stand."Derek rose to his feet, but his face still hung in shame. "Please forgive me, sir, and punish me for my tardiness."His young master waved a dismissive hand. "There is nothing to forgive, Derek. A sly woman tricked you, and I know Tracy is stub
251 Adultery
"What are you doing?" Tyler demanded, preparing for a fight. He detected no bloodlust, but the confrontation was unexpected.The beauty glanced at his face up close. "I'm doing what I came here to do, Tyler Grant. To take what is owed to me. Have you forgotten our promise?""What are you talking about? Our promise? I've never met you before!"Amelia disregarded his shock. Her hand moved to his face, and her soft fingers touched his rugged cheek. Something in Tyler allowed it. What was wrong with him suddenly? Why were his defenses down?"Listen, lady. I don't have the time—"Then, abruptly, the memory flooded into his mind. A blast from the past. He was probably younger than ten years.It was Christmas, and the boy wanted to purchase food from Mama's Bakery. Because of his disheveled appearance and lack of money, the obese guard turned him away with humiliation.Tyler was about to leave when a little ran outside the bakery, calling to him. She offered him a chocolate pastry.The boy d
250 Amelia
On hearing the lovesick words, Tracy's cheeks immediately turned red in embarrassment. "Oh… I'm so sorry…"Naturally, lovers separated by distance and time were forced to sacrifice their sexual urges. They would look for a chance to jump each other's bones during a reunion. Tracy was old enough to know that."Stupid, stupid me!" she blurted, evidently flustered. "You lovebirds need private time!" Before leaving, Tracy whispered to her brother, "Good choice, bro. You knocked it out of the park. Amelia is a keeper. Don't let her escape."Tyler pursed his lips. "Don't worry. I won't let her escape so easily," was the rather morbid reply.Once Tracy exited the bakery, Tyler sat across the table and gave the stranger a piercing gaze."Who are you?" he asked bluntly. "What do you want from me?""And what was that lover's farce about? I don't know any Amelia! I've never heard or seen you before."In response, the exotic beauty stood to her full height gracefully. She was in a black, trendy
249 The Stranger
Tyler met Derek Sentinel at the junction of Bakery Alley in West Sapphire. As soon as the young man saw her sister's boyfriend, he grabbed him by the neck and slammed him into an electric pole."You swore to protect my sister! Why did you leave her alone?! Where were you when she was taken?"The wind was knocked out of Derek. He took the punishment without complaints and instead lowered his face in shame.Earlier, the Indigo Captain had received a call from Tyler demanding he come to Bakery Alley immediately. Apparently, Tracy's life was in danger, and it was because of his stupidity."Did the cat get your tongue?!""Sir…" Derek groaned. "I was with Tracy when the stranger arrived and invited her to this location. Your sister insisted it was a private meeting between women; therefore, men weren't allowed. She wouldn't listen to me at all!""You know how stubborn your sister is. Moreover, the stranger claimed she was your close acquaintance. My hands were tied."Tyler let the man go bu
248 The New World Order
The conference room echoed with tunes. The perplexed dignitaries whipped out their devices and began answering the calls and reading the messages."What?! The child trafficking group was wiped out?""I don't believe this! The bombs were found, and the terrorists surrendered?""The hijacked plane was returned?""The workers in the collapsed mine were rescued?" "The hostages are back home?""The humanitarian supplies were recovered?"Apparently, all the problems the elite members had stated had already been solved! They looked at each other in utter disbelief, trying to understand what was going on.It was time for Yara to speak up. "Respected dignitaries! Let me illuminate you about what happened! Lord Tristan fixed your problems while you were on your way from your nations! This is how capable he is.""What? Impossible!""That's inconceivable!""Is Lord Tristan really that powerful?""His scale of operations is even grander than Lord Butch!"The grateful members turned towards Tyler
247 The Elite Conference
The dignitaries in the conference room came from all over the world—Europe, China, Russia, India, Japan, and so on. They were CEOs of multinationals, government officials, and even from international agencies.As soon as Yara announced Tyler's new alias—Tristan Salvatore, the room became flooded with gossip and whispers. The members exchanged surprised glances and even voiced their confusion."Miss Mathews!" the representative from China began. "With due respect. We accepted your invitation because we were promised an audience with Lord Butch Salvatore. We've met him before, and he is a much older man."The others nodded in agreement. "We do not recognize Lord Tristan, regardless of him being related to the man we seek.""Moreover, we usually meet in the Salvatore Estate. Why are we at Emperor's Cove in Sapphire City?"Yara offered the group a professional smile and stepped forward. "I regret to inform you that the Lord Salvatore you knew passed away a few months back. His unfortunate
246 The New Lord
Tyler pursed his lips, feeling guilty all over. "But I will help you find the perfect bridegroom!" he added quickly. "My job is to protect you, and I won't let any random guy become your husband!"Michelle raised her streaming eyes slowly. She was still weeping, but a bitter smile appeared on her face. "Thanks! I'm grateful! Please don't leave my side, ever!"Tyler wiped a tear off her cheek affectionately. He pulled out a handkerchief and raised her chin. "I won't. Now, stop crying like a baby. You are the future Queen of Petra! Don't let others see your weaknesses!"Michelle took the hanky and kissed it lovingly. "May I keep it?"The young man chuckled and turned to leave. "Of course. Now go and inform the High Council that you are ready for the royal banquet. As the Princess of Petra, you have a reputation to uphold. I will see you next during that event."Michelle nodded obediently and watched the man walk away. Tyler approached the terrace railing, leaped over it, and disappeared
245 The Proposal
Tyler was utterly tongue-tied for a few moments. What did the Douglas heiress just say? She wanted to marry him?The young man knew Michelle for a short time. But he always saw her as a little girl. Tyler's sole inclination was to protect her. That would also align with the late Prince of Petra's wishes.However, the Princess' proposal to marry him and become the King of Petra was astounding. He had no idea she thought about him that way."Michelle…" Tyler began. "Is this a prank?"The girl joined her hands against her heart and stepped closer to him. "I love you, Tyler Grant! Please become my husband and my King. I will make you very happy!"The young man chuckled nervously. "This is ridiculous! You cannot be serious!"The Princess peered into his eyes with passion. "I have never been more serious in my life."Tyler sighed and shook his head. "I'm sorry, I cannot accept that proposal. I have never seen you that way."Michelle's smile faltered, and she bit her lip, visibly hurt. "Is i
