The weather was beautiful that afternoon when Julius decided to take a leisurely walk after everything he had done. The sky was clear with few clouds, and the wind was calm. With his material pants and grey shirt rolled up to his elbows, he enjoyed the view of the beautiful city of Pharae after work.The wide, clean streets are lined with shady trees, creating charming green corridors. Elegant and futuristic high-rise buildings radiate the beauty of modernity along the roads. Towers and shopping malls, glittering skyscrapers, with spectacular views, while pretty canals meander through the city, connecting charming cafes on their banks."I didn't know Pharae was this beautiful," he murmured, hisa eyes darting around.Some so many people passed Julius this afternoon. A few young people with coffee cups in hand and cyclists pass by the special lane adjacent to the sidewalk.Julius grunted, remembering the thousand activities he had in the past that he didn't have time for. A cafe with de
"How much are you getting paid?" asked Julius, ignoring the orders of their Boss. Julius' face was so cold it seemed as if it could freeze any person who now looked at him with disdain. Julius had power, which he could use against those who tried to destroy him.The laughter was loud, and the thugs laughed as if what Julius had said was a joke. "What would you do if you knew how much we were paid? You're so poor, you could never imagine it!"They thought Julius was as poor as the man who had told them to kill him. Torturing a weak and unconnected person like this man must be straightforward. Not to mention, they were now in a strategic place. The police would be less likely to find those who had killed Julius.Their laughter echoed in the quiet hallway. Utterly unconcerned about Julius, who looked on with a furrowed brow. Once again, Julius was underestimated. And he smiled wryly as he guessed who was planning this attack on him. Who else could have such foul intentions but that woman
"Two hundred thousand dollars," muttered the Boss in disbelief. The man looked down at his cell phone before staring at Julius incredulously. One by one, they bowed in disbelief at what they had been given. This was even more than Julius had promised.One whispered happily, "This is a lot, Boss! Four times as much!" Which, of course, Julius could hear. They all looked pleased, gossiping with each other. They ignored Julius, whom they had previously insulted and scorned, almost killing him.Julius nodded, "I said it, didn't I?" It was only a short sentence, but they all nodded respectfully. As it turned out, money could indeed buy everything. Julius chuckled, smiling lightly. It was this easy to turn things around if he had power, especially with people whose brains are only filled with money and wealth. They can use any means to get what they want."Now, you must do as I say." Simultaneously, all the thugs there nodded. The Boss put his cell phone in his pocket and smiled broadly. "Th
Both of them were still silent with bated breath. Julius just nodded in response to the girl's thanks. Now, there was only silence filled by the sound of the rushing river below them.No one started a conversation because they were still gathering their awareness of what had just happened. Especially the girl, whose face was still pale from almost drowning if not saved by Julius.When the girl opened her eyes and looked at Julius' hand, she immediately jumped up and grabbed it. Her eyes widened, "You're hurt," she said frantically.The wound she saw was a scratch from Julius pulling her off the wooden barrier. Julius' skin was scarred and bleeding on several sides.The girl felt guilty. Julius had helped her and had to get injured like that. Her eyes looked teary, this was all her fault and she had to take responsibility for what Julius had experienced.Julius, treated like that, immediately pulled back his hand, "I'm okay. It's just a small wound." And he stood up immediately. The gi
Selena smiled kindly. The girl invited Julius to sit at the dining table, "Come on, sit down. I've made the dinner menu." Selena's voice sounded so excited, looking confident about what she had cooked.Julius nodded, looking at the dishes that were already on the table. Selena had also poured a glass of water for Julius and then sat right in front of him.Julius began to eat his dinner. The first thing he tasted was cream of mushroom soup. Just one spoonful and Julius was immediately speechless. It was savory and creamy, served warm and just right for the cold weather. It reminded him of his father's cooking, which was always ready when Julius came home from school.The roasted vegetables consisted of carrots, cabbage, and parsley leaves. Julius smiled a little. Selena's cooking suited his palate perfectly. He loved vegetables served with a warm soup-like sauce. And so far, Julius hadn't found anything suitable other than his father's.Frankly, Julius missed home cooking like this. Wh
Julius entered the shopping center alone. His sharp eyes searched around to find what he was looking for. He entered a shop that sold various clothes and accessories, such as glasses and scarves. Several people seemed to be going in and out of there in style.Julius was still looking through the clothes when a sales girl named Jacqueline approached him with a friendly smile, "Welcome, Sir. May I help you?"The girl bowed and said a subtle hello. Julius looked at her and shook his head, "I'll have a look around first. You can go." Hearing what Julius said, of course, Jace immediately complied."Well, sir, if you need anything, call me." Jace, wearing a brown uniform and his hair in a low bun, bowed his body again before leaving Julius.Julius went back to looking at the clothes that would suit him. The shop's black walls and bright lights made every outfit look more shiny. Mannequins were arranged in several corners, showing how beautiful each item looked when worn. Large mirrors are s
Jace, of course, felt panicked, he looked at Iriana, who was working here first, "You shouldn't talk like that. You should apologize and be polite to her." Jace tried to speak as quietly as possible, his eyes glancing at Julius, who was now staring at Iriana with a displeased look.Iriana rolled her eyes, and the girl pointed at Jace's face right on the nose, "Stay out of it. You're just a poor girl who's lucky to work here. Anyway, stop defending poor people like him. Because it won't do any good."Jace, who felt their conversation was getting rude, pulled Iriana aside. She moved a little away from Julius so he wouldn't hear what they were about to say. But Iriana jerked her hand away and glared angrily. She wiped the hand Jace had touched like she had just come into contact with dirt.Jace held his head, which felt dizzy from Iriana's behavior, "Can't you stop this? She's still a customer here. Customers want a pleasant shopping experience from us. You should mind your manners."Iri
Iriana and her colleagues glanced at each other. No one was talking there until the sound of clockwork was so loud that it overpowered the music playing softly.Iriana turned to the girl next to her, Sofia, and suddenly laughed. Their voices were so loud it made her fellow students laugh until they were holding their stomachs. Julius's every word sounded like a corny fairy tale recited before bedtime.Iriana wiped the water from the corners of her eyes, "Oh my! Stop bragging! You're making my stomach hurt!" She clung to Sofia's shoulder, continuing her unending laughter. They looked like two people in a trance.Sofia adds another insult without stopping there, saying, "Sir, you must be hallucinating. Oh my! Are you drunk? How many bottles did you drink before you came here and got delirious?" She thought Julius must have had a hard day to be that crazy.Julius still stared at them coldly, not saying a word. These two people were overreacting and acting very insolent. They couldn't be