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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
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 069 Queen of Thorns
Rose entered Haley's room and offered a warm smile. She was dressed in a conservative pencil skirt and a sweater. Yet, she looked quite appealing to the eyes. Haley mistook her for Carol because of the resemblance. Why had Carol returned with a wardrobe change? The celebrity was about to voice her concerns when Rose approached and greeted her formally.Haley immediately realized how different she was. The girl was likely an inch shorter, and there was something different about her eyes. They were determined and yet respectful, very different from Carol's glassy eyes. She was definitely not Carol."Hi, Miss Haley," she said. "I'm Rose, the Chairperson of Honey Resorts. Thanks for this opportunity."The celebrity nodded and asked her to take a seat opposite her. "Are you related to Carol somehow?"Rose nodded with a smile. "I get that a lot. Carol and I are twins, but I was adopted by our uncle.""I see. Tell me why you wanted to meet."The beauty fidgeted, but her voice was unwavering.
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 070 The Next Big Star
Was the Director a multi-billionaire from abroad? He must be really influential to be allowed to decide on Haley B's behalf. The celebrity never let ordinary people get close to her.Currying favor with the Director of Tristar would go a long way in every actress' career. Therefore, the beautiful models looked forward to meeting him.The elevator descended from the fourth floor, and they gathered around, expecting the Director. As the door hissed open, the girls giggled in excitement. A tall man walked out, his shoes tapping loudly against the marble floor. It was Victor. The crowd parted as he made his way toward the front of the hall. A loud murmur rose among the candidates."Who the hell is he?""We were expecting the Director of Tristar. This guy looks ordinarily dressed.""Is he a janitor?""Is he an intruder?""Someone please inform Miss Meghan about this man."Lara spotted Victor and rushed towards him."Victor! What are you doing here?" Lara snapped."Who gave you permission
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 071 Hollywood Break
Julia was in seventh heaven. Her lifelong dream had come true. Tristar Entertainment had recognized her talent, and Haley B would launch her in a big-budget movie! Finally, after years of hard work and sacrifice, she was on the path to celebrity status. After Victor and Haley left, many of the rejected candidates approached Julia and sucked up to her. If you couldn't become a celebrity, joining a future celebrity's entourage was wise. Julia promised the rejects that she would never forget them.The beauty had to go through an hour-long orientation from the Tristar Entertainment staff before leaving. She returned to the audition hall to find that everybody else had left. The candidates had been evacuated through a backdoor exit to avoid the media.Julia sighed and headed towards the main exit. "Mom, I got the big break!" she texted on her phone and walked out the hall's double doors.Outside, a young woman greeted her with a smile. It was none other than Daphne. She had been waiting ou
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 072 Who’s Kyle?
Victor gave her an amused expression. He knew the celebrity long enough to understand that she was merely acting out like a child. It was a way of expressing herself. If Victor let her brood for some time, she would return to normal. "Carol is an agent of the Blackwells now. I must keep a tab on her, or she might get into trouble."Haley sighed. "Fine. Carol has launched a new brand called Venus Skincare. She wants to hire me as the brand ambassador."Victor scratched his chin. "What was your answer?""Well, I wanted to turn her down point-blank to avoid being associated with the Blackwells. That rotten prince Damien has been stalking me for years, which really creeps me out. He would use the contract as an excuse to come closer, which I definitely want to evade. But then, I want to help Carol since it would please you."Victor nodded. "You didn't tell me yet. What was your answer?"Haley pursed her lips. "I…" she said reluctantly. "I can't tell you myself. You'll know soon."The man
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 073 Dave’s Story
"Slicy Kyle, they call him," Dave continued. "I met the guy once, and he's scary as hell! He wields a black machete as a weapon. Kyle wouldn't think twice before maiming or killing anybody. It is wise not to mess with him.""I'm not worried about a two-time kid playing with knives," Victor replied with disinterest. During the Pacific World War, he humbled legendary warriors. Recently, he killed Titus Chrome within seconds of sparring. Insignificant idiots like Kyle were more like a nuisance to society, insects to be swatted.Dave shook his head. "You don't understand, Victor. His elder brother is Edward Shannon, one of the wealthiest billionaires of Springfield. I heard Edward is associated with the Triumvirate now, which doubled his influence. Therefore, Kyle has become invincible. He established a real estate agency in this tough business environment and succeeded. He has also started a models' agency; from what I heard, he signed Julia Cameron, the Tristar Entertainment actress." V
The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts 074 Kyle’s Company
"Come this way," Daphne said, ushering Julia into a newly renovated building. The interior was well-furnished and glowed glamorously with modern lighting. Professional staff in uniform rushed about, busy with their jobs. A long queue of models stood before the registration desk, eagerly waiting for their turns. Everyone wanted to be represented by Kyle Shannon's agency. The Shannon name was gold in Springfield."Wow!" Julia exclaimed. "I can't believe you recruited me directly with no interview or reference. I am grateful.""Don't mention it, girl," Daphne said with a smirk. She quickly filled out a form at the registration desk and asked Julia to sign. "You can pay me back the registration fee later."Julia winced after signing the form. "Oh! I almost forgot! I'm afraid I don't have any money to pay you! In fact, I can barely make rent this month!"Daphne frowned but rejoiced on the inside. The young, helpless beauty could be exploited in other ways. "Well… I have an idea. You can cle
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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
