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The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 116 Compensation
Tyler's face didn't betray his thoughts. However, he could sympathize with Natalie's sentiments. The circumstantial evidence was unfairly stacked against him. His activities would look really suspicious to an outsider."What if Bella is my lover and I frequent strip bars?" Tyler asked her sharply. "Why does it bother you?"The heiress' eyes widened. Did the young man openly admit the truth? Moreover, he referred to Isabella as Bella, indicating that the two were intimate. Why else would Tyler use a nickname of endearment for a bar dancer? It was the final nail in her trust's coffin."Huh? So, you no longer care about keeping your nighttime adventures a secret? To make matters worse, did you bring Isabella to my company as an employee? Do you want to carry on your perverse activities here as well?"Natalie was trembling with emotion. Her worst fears about Tyler had just been realized."You didn't answer my question," Tyler posed again without emotion. "What if you are right?"The young
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 117 The Treat
Nobody else present knew Tyler had enough wealth even to purchase Hilton Plaza. Booking a few tables would be spare change for him.But he had better places to be and had no interest in spending money on treating strangers, especially when a degenerate like Clyde Smith was taking the lead and coercing him into it. Besides, Isabella and Barney barely had the resources to sponsor a party at the extravagant Hilton Plaza.Tyler was about to turn down the idea when Jennifer chimed in."Congratulations, Tyler! Sorry for the confusion and rudeness earlier. Let me take this opportunity to tell you that the entire claims department is proud of you! All we are asking for is a simple treat at Hilton Plaza. It is the perfect place for a celebration!"While Jennifer's suggestion received unanimous support from the other employees, Barney spoke up with a frown. "Are you kidding me, Jennifer? Do you even know what the Hilton Plaza is? It is ridiculously expensive, and only filthy rich people frequen
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 118 Hazing
As liquor continued to flow, the group became casual with each other and began to chat in smaller parties. They talked about their back-breaking work, low salaries, and so on.Clyde and Jennifer retreated to a corner, making out shamelessly. So did other younger couples in the group. The expensive wine and glamorous ambiance made everyone horny. Isabella saw the public display of affection and blushed, while Tyler was basically unperturbed. He just wanted the party to end soon."Jen… I need a favor," Clyde whispered into his girlfriend's ear."What is it?" Jennifer asked. She hoped he wouldn't ask her for sex all of a sudden.Clyde wasn't exactly an attractive man in appearance or personality. She stuck to him for her underserved job and romantic gifts. The young woman allowed Clyde to kiss and touch her, but that is where she drew the line. Even intoxicated with liquor, Jennifer couldn't sleep with him."I want you to spill a drink on Isabella…" Clyde whispered."But why?" she asked
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 119 Voyeur
“Don’t worry about it,” Isabella said, seeing Tyler lost in thought. She wrapped his coat tighter around herself. With only a bra inside, the fabric felt rough on her smooth, exposed skin. However, the coat warmed her as if she were swaddled in a thick blanket.Isabella’s anxiety and uncertainty vanished magically. She thought it was because of Tyler’s presence only. Little did the beauty know that the remnants of mystical energy in his coat were healing her.Isabella tugged at the young man’s sleeve. “Let’s go back to the party. I’m feeling better now.”“Could you continue without me?” Tyler replied, visibly distracted. “I will be right back. I‘ll hand over your wet shirt to the attendant in the lobby. They’ll dry wash it, and we’ll collect it before leaving. ”“Sure…” the young woman replied with a shrug. “Come soon. I feel lonely in the Skyline group.”As soon as Isabella left, Tyler proceeded to the plaza’s junction. It had four corridors leading to different sections of the estab
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 120 Merciful God
"Please!" Jasper begged as blood and tears mixed under his eyes. "Don't kill me!"Tyler's face was an impenetrable mask. "An innocent woman's honor means nothing to you! Scum like you don't deserve to live!""Please! I have a wife and kids!" the man wailed. "They will be helpless without me! Have mercy!"Tyler paused and lowered his hand. He went into reflection. Had he ever considered the repercussions of killing a stranger? The young man had wiped out the Hux gang because they kidnapped and were about to violate his sister. But what about their families?In human society, crime was penalized based on the severity of actions. The punishment wasn't decided based on how it would affect the convict's family. Undoubtedly, the Grants weren't spared when Tyler was falsely accused and sent to prison. Then why should anybody else get relief from the sword of justice?But then, was Jasper's crime severe enough to warrant death? Was Tyler merciless because the victim
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 121 Overcharged
"Two hundred thousand?" Barney exclaimed, jumping to his feet. "Did we hire the entire plaza for a day or what?"Isabella also spoke up excitedly. "We've been calculating prices from the menu, mister! It sums up to about fifty grand. Just because this is our first time at Hilton Plaza doesn't mean you'll trick and overcharge us! That's unfair and illegal!""Please keep your voice down," the maître d' said condescendingly. "This is the elite Hilton Plaza and not your daily flea market of the suburbs! Here, you can't haggle and bargain like peasants to reduce the prices! The final bill is accurate and inflexible! You must pay it, or you are looking at a lot of trouble!"Tyler put a reassuring hand over Barney's shoulder and made him sit down. He then took the maître d's bill and pored over it."Hmm. Could you explain why the final bill is so high? Our group consumed food and wine equivalent only to a small buffet. How did you arrive at the bill prices almost three to four times the actu
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 122 Hephaestus’ Touch
Tyler nodded silently, much to the surprise of everyone else. They wondered what possessed him to accept such a challenge.Boons Hilton scoffed and approached the young man. He took the GIB card from him and walked over to the POS machine."Tyler, don't risk everything like this," Isabella murmured with concern. However, a reassuring look from him gave her a pause.The young man had walked into Cinderella Bar and Agency, gone against the Red Viper Gang, and survived. It was time for Isabella to show some faith. She nodded at him with a look that said I TRUST YOU.Boons swiped the GIB card with a smug expression. He entered the bill amount and pressed the OK button, tapping his nails on the table expectantly. Finally, the task the boss had allotted him would be complete. Once the payment failed, he could order the bouncers to beat up Tyler.Everyone else present waited with bated breath. They wondered if Tyler really had the funds to pay two hundred grand.Perhaps he was using his fath
The Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives 123 The Cavalry
All it took was a split second. Nobody saw it coming. One moment, Tyler’s fate appeared to be sealed. The next moment, the baton-wielding guards found themselves on the floor, writhing in pain. They had swollen and bloody faces and broken and bruised limbs, and their weapons lay abandoned and shattered.What the hell happened?Tyler stood in place, not even having broken sweat. He smiled ever so slightly as if he knew the consequences already.“Do you guys want more?” he asked the guards coldly. “Or have you given up?”Tyler had chosen not to kill anybody in the presence of innocents. The battered men wailed out in misery.“No, please! Mercy!”“It hurts!”“We made a mistake!”They crawled out on all fours or staggered out on twos from the hall. They were burly, intimidating men just a moment back. Now, they had been reduced to worms and mice.Boons Hilton’s jaw looked like it was heading to the floor in shock. Even Tyler’s colleagues were bewildered beyond belief. Whatever happened was
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236 Make Me Yours
The beauty shifted closer to her boyfriend and turned her back to him. She moved her hair to the front, exposing her zipper. "Go ahead," she urged.Tyler let out a chuckle of relief. He silently grabbed the zipper and slid it right down to the bottom. Slowly and gracefully, Natalie removed the dress from her shoulders and slid out her arms. It slid down to her waist, revealing that she wore a white silk bra.Tyler gulped anxiously, his eyes on the girl's beautiful exposed back. His mystical energies fought against the arousal, as was his training. However, he commanded them to give it a break just this once.Natalie fiddled with the dress and pushed it over her hips. It slid down her thigh and dropped to the ground with a rustle.The young woman sported a white thong on her lower body. "If I had known we were going to do something intimate, I'd have worn something special on the inside," she murmured shyly.Tyler took off his shirt in a swift motion and approached his lover from behin
235 My Secret Place
Tyler swooped down and landed just outside the garden grove in Emperor's Cove. It was a massive estate, the largest in Sapphire City. From above, its map looked like a city by itself.As Tyler's wings retreated into his back, he lowered Natalie to the ground. As soon as the young woman's feet touched the soil, she acted like a feral animal.The young woman jumped into an attack stance and shoved Tyler hard. She rained a dozen punches on his chest. Naturally, the girly attack had no effect on him. It was battling against a mountain."What the hell was that?" Natalie raged. "You have wings?""What if you had dropped me? What are we doing in Emperor's Cove?"Natalie's questions and complaints were numerous and whiny. They went on for an entire minute. She stopped speaking only after she was gasping for breath.Tyler had been watching Natalie silently with a thin smile. Noticing she had stopped acting like a beast, he stepped forward.The young man cupped and nursed her cheek affectionate
234 You Are Special
Maude Street was downhill on the city map, one of the middle-class housing areas. However, the night scenery from the terrace was fabulous for New Year's Eve. A sea of decoration lights ascended like a wave, rising to Sterling Hill, the highest point."You own Sterling Hill and yet live in this humble home," Natalie said, gazing at the illuminated uphill landscape. "I find that hard to digest."Tyler sighed. "It's for my Mom and Dad. I can't tell them how wealthy I am right now. It's too soon. Moreover, they are happy and comfortable where they live, and I am too."The beauty shrugged. "I guess that makes sense... I… Uh… I can also make up my mind to live here…"The young man did not respond, making her frown. "So… Do you have any?" she asked, trying to sound cheerful."Any what?""New Year resolutions…"The young man smiled thinly. "I don't… Well… As a matter of fact, yes.""Can you tell—""Wishes don't come true if you share them with others. Anyway, how's Silas?"Natalie nodded. "D
233 The Choice
Tyler considered it for a moment and then turned away. “Maybe some other day. Please enjoy the party. The girls are lounging in the living room.”He left, leaving the beauty hanging. Isabella arrived shortly after, excited to talk to him. Tyler exchanged pleasantries with her but again refused to engage privately.The final guest was someone in a hood. The veil lifted to reveal Gina Perry, the international celebrity.“You can’t imagine how difficult it was to dodge the paparazzi and come here,” she grumbled. “It’s in the middle of nowhere! At least give me a hug!”Gina’s ambition was shattered, and she had to settle for a handshake. Only Yara Mathews was missing from the picture, but it was known she was away on important business.After all party preparations were completed, Tracy, Maya, and Britta joined the other girls in the living room. They chatted wildly like old friends and played cards, board games, and charades to pass the time.The men gathered in the kitchen, drinking bee
232 (Free Chapter) New Year’s Special
The Grant household buzzed with noise and activity. Neighbors peeked from their windows and craned their necks from their gardens to know what the hell was going on. It was a three-bedroom home in Maude Street. Tyler had carried out some renovation, but it still looked ordinary. However, judging by the fanfare, one would think it was the Pope’s birthday party. The commotion started when expensive luxury cars arrived in the lane. Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porche, Audi—you name it. They parked at the intersection for some reason. Guests got off and walked to the Grant house. What was happening? Were the Grants some bigwig family? Then why did they live in such a humble household? Inside the Grant house, energies were high. Tracy rushed from one room to the other, ordering everyone around. She was in charge of the New Year’s Party. Her underlings were older than her, starting with the tall Britta Salvatore. Then there was her boyfriend, Derek Sentinel, the Captain of the Indigo Knights.
231 (Free Chapter) New Year’s Eve Special
Christmas was already history, and Sapphire City was preparing for the New Year celebrations. Restaurants, clubs, hotels, and homes were dressed like brides. There was an economic boom in Sapphire City that year. It created more billionaires and millionaires than in the entire last half-century. Almost every middle-class family was flush with cash, and they didn’t shy away from spending it on holidays. Almost every family. It was the evening of Christmas Eve. A little boy no older than seven walked along the street with an excited smile dancing on his face. A single coin was firmly lodged in his pocket. The boy’s family was poor, and his father struggled with his new garment shop. The man dreamt of building a mall, which was a distant dream. Moreover, the family recently had a baby girl. Money was tight. Christmas had been a lousy affair as they couldn’t afford a Christmas tree, turkey, or gifts. However, the kid’s mother generously gave him a fifty-cent coin as a holiday allowanc
230 Lazarus Briar
The Seraphim King’s mention induced a wave of muttering among the conference members. Lazarus raised his hand to silence them. "The last time I checked, the Seraphim King was dying in Montserrat Prison," he resumed with a louder voice than normal. "What the hell was he doing in El Abyssium? Tell me the truth!" A couple of shadows parted from the room's darkness and gradually slithered towards Dagon and Veronica. The hulk realized this and panicked. "When we reached the Hetacomb site, Butch Salvatore was already there! It was actually him who defeated Goliath!" "So you thought it convenient to claim the credit? You picked up the pieces and ran with the tail tucked between your legs?" The shadows moved faster, now only several feet from Dagon and Veronica. "No, my lord! I killed the Seraphim King with Kraken! He is dead!" Lazarus raised his brows. A gasp of surprise in unison rose from the conference members. It turned into scattered cheers. The Seraphim King was considered t
229 The Coronation Arc Begins
“You will certainly not die if you eat the forbidden fruit,” the serpent said to Eve.~Genesis 3:1-5.***Far off, a secret conference was under way in an undisclosed location. Selected individuals crowded a long table. Some faces were covered with hoods and masks, while others were shadowed. Regardless of the secrecy and covertness, the chatter was loud."What? We lost El Medalla? How could this happen?""Years of hard work and investments ruined? Shame!""What were the mercenaries doing? Did the Red Marauders give up?""Dagon has never failed us before! Does that dog's leash need to be tightened?""How dare the Prince of Petra launch a war against us? Who told him about El Medalla in the first place?""We must retaliate! We have no other alternative!"A man sat at the head of the conference table, paying no attention to the rabble. He looked engaged in deep meditation or profound thought. Suddenly, he stirred, his eyes turning to the side.A surge of incoming energy disturbed his in
228 Note To Readers
The previous chapter marks the end of the Ascension Arc. I applaud and congratulate all readers who have read this far. I hope you enjoyed the journey. However, this is just the beginning. The Ascension Arc will be followed by the Coronation Arc, where Tyler deals with more daunting enemies and situations. New characters will be introduced, and the focus will shift towards those I have ignored till now. We have had a lot of fantasy battles. It is now time to return home and face more down-to-earth challenges. Those who read so far, kindly leave a review under the story's main page. (Note: there is a difference between leaving a comment on a paragraph or chapter and under the main page) I hope you will still accompany Tyler further on his journey. Thanks again for the support and love. Yours fictionally, KAISER KEN P.S: Do read my other story, THE PEERLESS MAN WITH A THOUSAND GIFTS. It is set in the same universe with an equally awesome main character. Thanks.
