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The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 061 The Triumvirate
"Stop staring at her," Claire whispered to Victor. "Is she so much to your liking? Is Rose your type?""What? Is her name Rose?" Victor asked. "I thought she was somebody else."Gregory Ribald spoke up. "Mr. Damone and dear friends. Let me introduce our beautiful guest. She is none other than Rose Atelier, the President of Honey Resorts. Her company built most of Springfield's new resorts and inns over the past three years. They have worked reputably throughout the country as well. Rose has a proposal for the Springfield Rapids Project."The brunette turned to Victor but failed to recognize him. He raised an eyebrow. Rose Atelier? Was she related to Carol somehow? That would explain the resemblance. However, she looked so identical to his ex-wife that it was uncanny. If Rose was a relative of Carol, why had he never heard of her before? Was she a distant cousin? Even direct cousins didn't look that similar. The only difference between her and Carol was how she wore her hair; at five f
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 062 Alone Time
The duo were exiting the Ribald Corp premises in Claire Holt's Bugatti Chiron. Rose was intimidated by the expensive vehicle initially. She owned a few cars, but none were as expensive as a Bugatti Chiron. However, she was exhausted and needed to rest."Where do you live?" Victor asked as the vehicle swerved to the main road."Prince County…" she answered weakly. "I recently moved in."Now that Rose was inside the car and it gathered speed, she leaned back on the plush seats and closed her eyes. The beauty had worked tirelessly, developing an expansion plan over the last week. Once she learned about the Springfield Rapids Project, she had limited time before the triumvirate met for collaboration. Now that she accomplished her goal, fatigue caught up to her.Victor figured Rose had only recently become a billionaire after years of hard work. Her net worth was a small fraction of Clive Baron. However, considering her sharp business acumen, she had a bright future. After implementing the
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 063 Confrontation With The Ex
Carol glanced at her ex-husband with melancholy. Part of her wanted to run into Victor's arms and plead with him to take her back. However, he seemed distant and unapproachable, as always. When Carol's eyes found Rose, she bit her lip in anguish. Seeing her twin sister after so long, and that too with her ex-husband, was a traumatic experience.'Is this your real self, Victor?' she thought. 'Few days have passed since our divorce. But you are already courting multiple partners. These are not normal women, but extraordinary ones, in both beauty and prosperity. First, you dated Sophia Baker, a gorgeous, renowned doctor. Then you developed intimacy with the billionaire goddess, Claire Holt. Now you've crossed a line by sleeping with my twin sister!'She gathered her thoughts and approached Victor. Peering into his dark, bottomless eyes, she decided to give him a piece of her mind."Victor… It appears our marriage had put shackles on your lifestyle. The divorce released you, and now you a
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 064 Carol’s Resolve
Carol wanted to show everyone that she didn't need protection or care. Part of her believed that if she earned well and cultivated enough clout, Victor would eventually come back to her. However, now she realized it was a pipe dream, and she had been delusional. Victor never loved her in the first place. He married her to fulfill Edgar Damone's wishes. Even after months of living together, they had failed to consummate their marriage or even develop feelings of true love. If they did, Victor wouldn't be frolicking with beautiful women every chance he got.Initially, Carol blamed herself and their financial situation for their marriage woes. But now she had more clarity. All the man wanted was the company of multiple women, and he did not even bother to hide his relationships. Now that he was liberated from marriage, his true colors had resurfaced."You have changed, Carol," Victor said, disrupting her thoughts. "Keep it up, and you may reach your full potential one day. The only obsta
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 065 The Blackwell Heir
Damien was a dashing man, over six feet tall, boyishly handsome, yet had a powerful masculine aura. He was dressed in a casual designer suit, tailored by Calvin Klein himself, priced over fifty thousand dollars. Damien was muscular yet athletic, a characteristic of seasoned martial artists. His presence was calming and also intimidating.“Damien…” Carol mumbled, rising from her feet slowly. “It’s a pleasure to meet you. You didn’t have to come all the way up here. You could have called.” “The pleasure is all mine, Carol,” he replied with a charming smile.“Thanks for the new villa in Prince County. My parents and brother were delighted.”The handsome man nodded at her and motioned her to sit. “It wasn’t any trouble. Anything for my future wife.”Carol lowered her eyes. She still couldn’t believe that she was going to be engaged again soon. Was it too late to back off? “Don’t be so uncomfortable,” Damien said, interlocking his fingers. “We’ll gradually get to know each other better.
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 066 The Scandal
Carol sat down and nodded. She had challenged Rose the previous day but had no idea how she’d make it happen. “But how?”Damien’s smirk widened, “Within a few hours, a scandalous video will be leaked on the internet. It will also be sent to local news channels.” “What video are you talking about?”“The video will contain proof of illegal activities going on in several resorts built and managed by Rose Atelier’s company. It will destroy her.”“May I ask what is on the video? And how did we obtain it?”Damien waved a dismissive hand and rose to his feet. “You’ll know when it arrives. Don’t worry about the how; focus on the when. Be prepared to give a scathing interview to news channels once the video is leaked.”Carol nodded. If Rose was doing something illegal, and Damien had proof to back it up, it would be the perfect plan to take her down.“I’ll see you again soon,” Damien said, turning to leave. “The ambassador funds will be sent to you within an hour. Don’t disappoint me.”He wink
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 067 Public Insult
Tristar Entertainment’s new head office was in Crawford Square, the most happening area of Springfield. Haley B had acquired the building at a whopping eighty million dollars! Crawford Square had all the major film studios, actor and writer guilds, TV studios, model agencies, media houses, and so on. In other words, it was the Hollywood of the state. Haley B had purchased an entire building for Tristar Entertainment’s head office, shifting most of her staff to Springfield. This came as a surprise to Victor, as she had informed him only about opening a new branch. He wondered why she would shift her entire company to the city.Victor reached Tristar on his bike and parked a few blocks away. The main entrance looked resplendent, designed like an opera gateway with a semi-circular fence to contain Haley’s fans and the paparazzi. A queue of beautiful girls slowly progressed through the double doors one by one. They nervously showed their audition and identification papers to the manage
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 068 The Celebrity’s Desires
“You don’t know him, Julia,” Lara said. “He’s a really pathetic man with no prospects.”“Don’t be mean, Lara,” Julia replied. “We should extend some minimum respect to everyone, no matter their job. Haven’t you read the Vision and Objectives of Tristar Entertainment? It talks about equality and mutual respect.”“Bullshit!” Lara barked. “Only money and influence matter in this world. I’ll become the lead actress in a Tristar movie soon. You can keep blabbering your principles on the streets.”The other girls also nodded and murmured their agreement with Lara and trolled Julia for being too holier-than-thou. Victor eyed her with intrigue. In this sea of toxic, self-centered beauties, there was one who was sensible and kind.Suddenly, the fan crowd began hooting, and the paparazzi converged on an incoming limousine. Amidst bright camera flashes and loud fan cheers, Haley B stepped out of her car. She was dressed in a flowing golden dress, accentuating her heavenly figure.The fans went wi
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267 Changelings
Victor checked the time on his Cartier watch. It was a Valentine's gift from Eva. He wondered what she'd be doing right now—probably still awake, waiting for her lover. Even though the duo were intimate just a few hours ago, he already missed her warm, slender body., and her naughty smile.Victor had spent all night hunting down criminals—drug peddlers, child traffickers, rapists, and burglars. They were petty offenders but still made Springfield unsafe. He would be back home already if he hadn't followed Kate to the abandoned asylum."First things first, Raven," Victor began. "Why did you call me a monster? What was that uncalled-for outburst all about?"Kate crossed her arms and gave him a quizzical look. Did Roadkill seriously not know? Was the psychopath clueless about his own murderous tendencies?"I will not fall for that," she replied defensively. "You're trying to find whether I have gathered any evidence to incriminate your brutalities. Once you know everything, it will be co
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266 Bird Hunting
Kate's grip loosened a bit on her knives. Did the stranger say he was Roadkill? Why was the name so familiar? A moment's reflection brought back her doubts and anxiety.Of course! The poster vigilante, Roadkill! He was so popular among the youth that cosplayers dressed up as him in comic-con. Teen girls loved him so much they got the tattoo 'R' over objectionable parts of their bodies. There were steaks and drinks named after him!Kate ground her teeth in disgust. The Raven used to be Springfield citizens' poster heroine and sole protectress. That ended when Roadkill arrived. However, the female vigilante wasn't really upset that he stole the limelight from her. She was more disturbed by how he did it.Kate went through the newspaper articles, online blogs, and witness reports of cases in which Roadkill was involved. Even though the police department publicly denounced him, they made no attempts to curb his vigilante activities. On the other hand, the Raven was painted as a hobbyist a
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265 The Raven
Kate jumped from rooftop to rooftop undetected in the darkness, her beastly green eyes glowing in the night. She was light as a feather and agile like a feline. She used parkour moves, advanced gymnastics, and physical resilience to traverse buildings.Kate was trying to put some distance between herself and the crime scene she had recently visited. Less than ten minutes later, she found a group of drunkards harassing an innocent lady. The latter was returning from shopping and somehow missed the curfew time.The villainous group ambushed her in an alley and surrounded her. After robbing the lady of her belongings, they went too far. Inebriated and stoned, they attempted to tear off her clothes and rape her.Luckily, Kate heard her cries and jumped down from the building for a rescue. She offered no warning to the perpetrators. Her powerful chops, jabs, and slams floored them in a minute. The end result was that the men needed hospitalization to survive.After making an anonymous call
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264 Eva’s Perfect Life 3 (18+ Warning)
Clearly unsettled, Eva tried to get up from the bed. But she failed because her legs and arms were bound. The young woman had been stripped and made to wear a hospital gown.What was going on? Didn’t she lose consciousness in the restaurant? Where the hell did they bring her? Or was she asleep, having a nightmare?Eva heard a few voices talking but couldn’t recognize them.“The fresh specimen has a bun in the oven, sir…”“What? Is the woman pregnant? Now, that sounds like good news. We can have both her grey matter and her uterus. Jackpot!”Eva’s heart froze in horror. What nonsense were the strangers blabbering? Then, the realization hit her. She had been abducted!“Where am I?” Eva called out to the voices. “What’s going on here? Answer me! I am the Mayor’s executive assistant! You guys are in a lot of trouble! The military police will barge in at any moment and gun you down!”Eva heard footsteps. Moments later, three smiling faces loomed over her. “Ah, the specimen is awake,” a mid
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263 Eva’s Perfect Life 2
Eva stopped eating her food and stared at the young man. He looked innocent, probably fresh out of high school, a college freshman. Was he a fan of Victor Cromwell?“How did you know it was me?” she asked apprehensively.“Please don’t be alarmed, ma’am,” he replied, joining his hands. “I am George. I am actually a big admirer of Mr. Victor Cromwell and the wonderful work he has been doing for Springfield. You’re always by his side in meetings, conferences, and photo ops. Therefore, it isn’t irregular for commoners like us to recognize you.”Eva was still unconvinced. “You are a fan of Victor’s work? Are you okay with military rule? Most of the city appears to be against it.”“Yes, of course they are against it!” George exclaimed. “Governments rise and fall all the time. Governance styles also change. Springfield is becoming a military-industrial complex, and people must get with the times.”Eva nodded, reassured that the boy was a modern arts student, an idealist. Why else would he tr
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262 Eva's Perfect Life
Eva Atelier stepped out of the shower, looking resplendent. She wore only a white bathrobe and smelled of lavender and honey. The beauty just had a long, warm, and luxurious shower. However, the timing could have been better since it was past midnight.Victor had gone out after an hour-long lovemaking session, leaving her yearning for a thorough cleansing. Perhaps he would return soon, and they could go at it again. She was already horny thinking about her man.Victor usually disappeared every night and returned before dawn. Eva never asked him about his whereabouts. She assumed he was meeting important people and hatching plans for Springfield's betterment. The girl equated herself with a superhero's girlfriend, never disturbing his high-stakes, clandestine nightlife.It had been a month since Eva started living with Victor at the Mayor's mansion. It was now public knowledge that the two were dating. The media picked up the news on the first day and played it until the entire city kn
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261 The Dark City Arc Begins
Haley B stumbled out of a high-end liquor store with a vodka bottle in her hand. She was clearly inebriated. The young, beautiful celebrity had fallen off the wagon and had been drinking every day since Victor died.Haley B had postponed all her movie and concert schedules indefinitely and wasn't accepting any more offers. All she wanted to do was bury her sorrows in alcohol. When her media team tried to convince her otherwise, she fired them.At the moment, with a liquor bottle in hand, and wearing a loose hoodie and track pants, Haley was in disguise. If the paparazzi found her intoxicated, she would be on national news, and the internet would break. Not that she cared much about her celebrity status anymore.Haley looked around at the pedestrians and drunkard crowds. Nobody gave her a second look. People probably thought she was a homeless woman.Her Mercedes stood outside with a chauffeur and two guards. Haley eyed them from a distance with blurry vision. Indeed, she had had a lot
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260 Note To Readers
Dear Readers, Thanks for staying with the story this far. You're all awesome. I have tested your patience with slow updates and such tests will be less frequent in the future. About the story: The Invasion Arc ends with the last chapter. It will be followed by the Dark City Arc, that will introduce new characters and spring many more twists. Victor Damone is now Victor Cromwell, the legal heir of a royal family. However, escaping his past won't be as easy as he thought. Let's see how the Peerless Man deals with the upcoming dangers. Stay tuned!
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259 The Cult
Victor recognized the vigilante named Roadkill because he was, in fact, Roadkill. When he first arrived in Springfield as Victor Cromwell, he immediately noticed the societal change. People were bolder, more outspoken, and political. On the other hand, something was uncanny about the steep rise of both crime and criminals.Even after the military boosted security and restored the economy, public order continued to worsen. It meant certain forces were actively inciting crimes. Robberies, burglaries, and murders were frequent.As soon as the sun set, a hush fell over the city. People were scared to go outdoors in the dark. Anti-social elements hung out in the alleys. Drugs, smuggling, and trafficking were at an all-time high. It was dangerous for women and children to go out alone after dusk.Victor decided to take matters into his own hands. He walked the streets and alleys himself to investigate the cause of this anomaly. Since he couldn't publicly reveal his identity and face, he dis
