"I will keep you company on your trip next time," Victor assured Claire on the phone. She called him seventeen times before he picked up the call and explained his situation."I don't believe you!" the billionaire beauty hollered from the other end. Victor could imagine Claire pouting at him. She was a fierce businesswoman in public but acted like a spoiled teenager around him."Be rest assured. I'll fulfill my bodyguard duties whenever necessary. Your protection is a priority." The last statement seemed to satisfy Claire. "Okay, fine! I'll let you off the hook this time," she said and disconnected the call. Claire Holt went berserk on reading Victor's last message. His words were precise: 'Won't join you at Angela Kauffman's party. Urgent matter.' Victor figured he'd eventually run into Angela, considering she was at the center of the mayhem. However, tonight was not the night. He turned towards the young, vivacious female seated across from him. She was around twenty-five but loo
"I wanted to thank you through this dinner for treating my grandfather," Victor interrupted her. "I've transferred three million to your account along with your regular fees. Consider it a gift for your professional service."Sophia's expressions dimmed. Victor's rude interruption broke her out of a trance. She realized she had gone too far. The man had that effect on most women. "It's okay," the beauty said. "It was my duty as a medical practitioner to save him." She turned away as if she didn't want to speak to him anymore.Victor judged her discomfort and said, "I met your brother."Sophia looked up at him. "Lance? Did he say anything about me?"Victor smiled and shook his head. "He's my handler for this mission.""Yeah, I heard. Project Swallowtail. The Puppetmaster.""It's better not to speak of such matters in public," Victor warned.However, Sophia was not backing off. "People talk about him in hushed voices as if he was a big deal, some legend. It makes you think, did he reall
Carol was astonished when an attractive lawyer appeared at her doorstep, asking for signatures on divorce papers. Barely an hour went by since Victor left. Was her husband in such a rush to dissolve their marriage?"Mr. Damone wants the papers processed by the end of tonight," Elsa Madison said curtly. She was dressed in a fitting black pantsuit, which made her look both professional and provocative. Josh peered over Carol's shoulder like a creep, ogling at her curves.'Why do pretty women always surround Victor?' Carol asked herself. 'It's as if they are drawn to him like bees. This Elsa girl seems to be fresh out of college. Does Victor like younger women? He agreed to the divorce so readily that it was uncanny. Was he eager because he has a host of beauties surrounding him at all times?'"Why is Victor in such a hurry?" Carol asked Elsa. "Can't we sit at a table and discuss the terms of separation first?"The lady lawyer flashed a wry grin. Victor's ex-wife was pretty, but she was e
Carol's eyes widened, and she was at a loss for words. Damien was the Blackwell family's sole heir and a corporate world legend. He destroyed businesses with a snap of his fingers. He was also an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Taekwondo and had won international acclaim in the field of martial arts. However, Damien was known as a womanizer who changed his girlfriends like daily clothes. He also had the reputation of being arrogant and ruthless, a man who always got what he wanted.Carol gulped. "I… Uh… I need time to think, Mr. Blackwell. I can't marry someone without knowing him personally…"Gary's face darkened, and a vein on his forehead thickened. Carol felt a surge of fear. This man was not to be trifled with. However, the man showed no intimidation in his words. "I understand," he replied with a warm smile. On the inside, he was erupting in anger. How dare Carol refuse someone like Damien? He's one of the most eligible bachelors in the world! What kind of audacity is this?"W
"You're an intriguing man," Sophia said, both impressed and amazed. The two clinked their wine glasses. Around Victor, she could lower her defenses.Victor Damone could conquer the world if he wanted, but he was willing to let his wife go without resistance. Any other man in his place would reveal his true power and influence to Carol. He'd let her be intimidated and humbled by making her realize what she had lost. Was Carol so foolish that she couldn't see the true form of her ex-husband? Victor was the most alpha, masculine, heroic, and gifted human. A perfect specimen. However, he dressed conservatively and often acted like an ordinary man.Lance Baker had once told his sister that Victor was rumored to have mastered ten thousand legendary skills. That was impossible for any human being. Wouldn't that make him as competent as a battalion of gods? But only some people knew what Victor was truly capable of. Others could only make wild assumptions based on his past achievements.Sophi
Before Sophia could respond, Victor's eyes were already glaring a hole in the young man's forehead. "What did you say to me?"Sophia tried to pull him away from the scene, but he was immovable. Tony did not know who he was messing with. She didn't want the foolish young man to be murdered in a public place.Tony turned to his partner. "Let me show you how the Blackwells crush pedestrians!"Carol shook her head in response. "Please don't. He's my ex-husband."The young man raised an eyebrow and scrutinized Victor. He dressed simply and did not appear to be wealthy at all. "So, you are Carol's ex? Do you know she is the future wife of Damien Blackwell? He's the heir of the Blackwell empire.""I don't know who he is," he replied without emotion.Anger flashed on Tony's face. "Your arrogance will kill you, punk. You're dead meat already. The Blackwells are to be worshiped by commoners like you. I'll give you twenty seconds to kneel before me. Then run away like the trash you are." Victor
Sophia had just witnessed a fight that defied reason. Tony Blackwell was a pompous jerk but a seasoned black belt in Taekwondo. He could handle a dozen trained fighters on his own. In front of Victor, he was like a child throwing a tantrum. Victor had moved so fast in defense and offense that he made afterimages, making Tony seem as slow as a turtle. Was Victor really human?At that moment, Sophia was glad she could touch him. Their arms were linked, and her body pressed into him as they walked out of the restaurant. However, Victor's mind was elsewhere. "Victor?""Yes?""Can you give me a bike ride? Since Claire and Haley got one each?"Victor raised an eyebrow. "So you know about that, huh?"She shrugged. "Well, it was not that difficult to figure out. I could recognize your shoulders from their Inst@gram pictures."He sighed and nodded. "Alright. I can drop you off at your home. Ask your driver to return the car by himself."Sophia smiled, and her cheeks blushed. Tonight had gone
Just then, three individuals walked in through the back door. One of them was a chubby kid who looked completely out of place. He looked around anxiously. It was none other than Josh Atelier, the brat he had rescued from Drummond Tower.Donnie recognized the other two as well. One was Joe Savage, the Grizzly Kings' leader. The other was Titus Chrome, one of the top lackeys of the mega villain, the Puppetmaster. "Here comes the cavalry," Donnie spat and rose to his feet. "I had no idea that the mighty Chrome was sent to kill me!"He had to get serious as the two fighters before him were well-seasoned. Joe Savage was over six foot three and heavily built. He carried a massive ax, his signature weapon. He liked to dismember his victims. "Donnie…" Joe began, walking towards him slowly. "I need you to tell me who ordered you to free Josh Atelier from my gang. If you do that, I will give you a quick death. If not, I will chop you inch by inch while you are still alive."Donnie Tempest was