“Boss, we were not able to find the one who shot at you.” Zain nervously said to Rhys. They were currently inside Rhys car, he sat far away from Rhys, scared of getting to close to him.Rhys rubbed his forehead, he was beginning to have a headache, a lot of things have been happening since his return to his family and it was hard to keep up with it. He hasn’t been able to find concrete evidence against his uncle, the one who shot him has not been found and there was no clue of the person who had hired assassins to get rid of him.Everything was more and more complicated as days went by. After the incident with assassins, his bodyguards had increased so much, even though they were not in plain sight, Rhys could still sense their presence around him.“It’s alright Zain, take a walk with me.” Rhys stepped out of the car with a frown on his face and began walking to nowhere in particular. Zain hurriedly got of the car before following Rhys, he quietly walked behind him. There were some
A man who had seeing the interaction between Rhys and Lucas wore a smile on his face as he entered the same restaurant that Rhys had entered. He wasn’t surprised when he doesn’t find a trace of Rhys on the first floor. He walked towards the stairs which led to the second floor. “Sir, can I help you?” The guard stationed at the foot of the stairs was not ride to him after seeing his appearance.The man took out a card, the card collected it, took a glance at it and returned it with a more respectful expression on his face. “Young Master, forgive me for my impudence earlier. I did not recognize you.” The other man still retained the smile on his face, he had taken no offence to the guard’s behavior earlier knowing that it was part of the guard’s duty. “It is fine.”The guard stepped aside, allowing the man to go to the second floor. When the man spotted Rhys and Zain on a table, he walked towards that table, the smile on his face doesn’t falter one bit. “Hello friend, you don’t mind
Few hours went by, Rhys was sitting in his car which was packed close to the building where the auction would be held. He had Lorenzo has spoken about he few irrelevant things at the restaurant before he had left. After leaving, he asked his driver to drive round the city, mainly for sightseeing, sent Zain home before he arrived at the building.He was waiting for the two people that would accompany him, Johnathan’s and Elena. Johnathan soon arrived in his sleek sports car. He got out of his car and enters Rhys car. “Hey man, what was so important that you had to make me leave the important missions I was on.”“Well I got extra invitation to an action and I thought it would be boring if I attend all alone.” Rhys was focused on his phone where he was selling some of the shares he had bought in the past to pool more resources for the auction.“What auction?” Johnathan seemed confused.Rhys simply showed him the invitation cards. Johnathan’s jaw dropped. “How- How did you get this?!” He
The arrival of three heirs of the aristocratic families was sure to cause an uproar, as they stepped out of Rhys car, security guards instantly surrounded them to prevent anyone else from getting too close to them. Lorenzo was true to his words. If anything was to happened to any of them on their territory, the consequences would be disastrous. Lorenzo soon arrived with some people accompanying him, his signature smile on his face.“I’m glad you agreed to show up young master Rhys.” The security guards made a path for just Lorenzo. There was an indifferent look on Rhys face, while Elena stood very close to Rhys, her identity was a little different now that she was his fiancée, an amicable smile on her face. Johnathan stood on the other side of Elena, posing for the paparazzi that had suddenly appeared from nowhere. He would rather be dead than be caught uncool.“You gave me an invitation, it would be wrong to turn it down.” “It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Miss Topaz and Master
Even though she did not say anything, from the look in her eyes, Rhys could also tell that Elena wanted one of the villas but unlike Jonathan, she did not clamor for it. The auctioneer continued. “But this villas would be gifted to the person in VIP room number one.”The auctioneer words made many people angry, they didn’t like this sort of behavior as it went against the whole concept of an auction. But no one opened their mouths to voice their opinions and dissatisfaction first. Why? Because they needed to know who the person sitting in room number one was before saying anything. There were quite a lot of experienced people who had seen enough in life to not make a mistake of challenge someone without knowing their true identity.But one person who didn’t think hard did not place a filter in his mouth and said. “Auctioneer this behavior of yours is inappropriate, are you sure you are not going to give the McAuliffe family some face.” Even if the auction went on, Callan knew that th
The next day, the lunch date with Nathaniel really started off well but midway, it went south. Elena enjoyed catching up with Nathaniel but soon realized that he had changed a lot, so much that she almost couldn’t recognize him anymore. When he first picked her up and drove her to the restaurant, he was attentive, nice and sweet but midway, he started getting distracted. He would glance at his phone for minutes as if he were expecting some sort of a call or a message. When she would ask him what was the issue and whether there was some place he’d rather be; he would force out a smile at her, trying to reassure her that everything was alright. To Elena, it just didn’t feel right anymore but with a smile on her face, she tried to let it go and bring life to the conversation on the table. He gave half-hearted response whenever she asked him a question, sometimes he gave vague answers which was quite annoying. There were a lot of things going on in Nathan’s mind at that moment, he had p
At that moment, she began to wish that it was Rhys that was sitting before her, sure, he had never taken her on a date and mostly tested her as a friend when they were together. She wondered how Rhys was like if he truly loved her. Elena was lost in her thought and didn’t hear most of the words that Nathaniel was saying. “I hope you can forgive me for today, Elena. Some of my work related stuffs were nearly stolen moments ago and I got worried about it.”Elena snapped out of her thoughts at the right time to hear the last statement he was making. She tried not to cringe at the mention of her name coming from his mouth, yesterday it was alright but at that moment it was off. “It’s fine.” “Are you sure? I can understand if you want to leave, we can catch up some other time.”Hell noElena was already tired of hearing him speak, she heard her notification sound and casually glanced at her phone. Her calm expression suddenly switched to shock before distress. She dialed a number and rai
Her emotions were all over the place, her heart was beating faster than normal. Elena had to place a hand over her chest, took deep breaths as she tried to relax. When could still recall the strange look in Nathan’s eyes, it was like the one a predator gave it’s prey. It was scary.The hair on the back of her neck stood at that moment he glared at her, her sixth senses warned her of impending danger and as soon as Johnathan’s call came in, she took advantage of it and used it as an opening to get away. The sound of her phone ringing snapped Elena back to reality, the phone was right besides her but she was still scared to take it, worried that it might be him.Her stalker.Elena was well aware that she had a stalker. He would call her and not say a word, only the sound of him breathing in the background would be audible. The sound of the phone ringing once again reminded Elena of where she was. Her driver glanced at the rearview mirror before asking with concern laced in his voice. “
And so she watched, helpless and frustrated, as Rhys fought with his life.Rhys was a force to be reckoned with, his fists flying as he took on Nikolai, Christopher, and Atlas. The three men were no match for his skill and determination, and soon they were all on the ground, defeated. Rhys didn’t even notice Elena, who was tied up and helpless, tears streaming down her face. She couldn’t believe her ears as she heard Rhys’ voice, strong and confident, as he fought for his life.“Rhys?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.But Rhys didn’t hear her. He was too busy taking down his enemies, his focus solely on the task at hand.Elena’s heart ached as she watched Rhys, her love for him overflowing. She had thought she would never see him again, and yet here he was. She struggled against her bonds, trying to break free, but they were too tight. She was trapped, unable to move or escape.And so she watched, helpless and frustrated, as Rhys fought for his life. She knew that he was stron
The helplessness was suffocating, crushing her beneath its weight. Nikolai gloated, his eyes gleaming with triumph. “You see, I’ve always wanted to gain control of the Fernandez family. And now, with you in my grasp, I can finally do it.”Christopher stepped forward, his eyes cold and calculating. “Yes, Lydia, you’re a valuable pawn in our game. And soon, you’ll be nothing more than a memory.”Lydia’s eyes widened in shock as she realized that Christopher was a traitor, a betrayer of the worst kind. The revelation was like a punch to the gut, leaving her breathless and reeling. “You’re a monster,” she spat, her voice muffled by the gag.Christopher just laughed, his eyes glinting with amusement. “Oh, Lydia, you have no idea what I’m capable of. I’ve been playing a long game, and you’re just a small part of it.”Nikolai chuckled, his eyes gleaming with approval. “Yes, Christopher has been very helpful in our plans. He’s been instrumental in capturing Rhys as a child, and also in poison
The room seemed to darken, as if the shadows themselves were closing in around them, suffocating them with an unseen force. The air was thick with anticipation, heavy with the weight of unspoken words. “When did this happen?” Jonathan asked, his voice firm, but laced with a hint of desperation.Rhys’ eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He could feel the tension building, like a storm about to break. “What’s going on?” Rhys mouthed to Jonathan, his voice barely audible over the pounding of his own heart.Jonathan held up a hand, signaling Rhys to wait, his eyes fixed on some unseen point, as if trying to will the answer into existence. The silence was oppressive, a physical force that pressed down upon them, making it hard to breathe. Rhys felt like he was drowning in a sea of uncertainty.“I’ll mobilize my men, Uncle. We’ll find them,” Jonathan said, his voice reassuring, but laced with a hint of doubt.Rhys’ eyes widened, his heart racing with fear. He knew that someth
Rhys’ eyes widened in surprise, and he leaned forward, eager to hear more. “What? That’s not possible. I’m the rightful heir.”“I know,” Jonathan said, nodding. “But Harrison seemed convinced that Atlas was the better choice. And Christopher, your uncle, has been backing him up.”Rhys’ face darkened with anger, and he clenched his fists. “I’ll deal with them,” he growled.Jonathan placed a hand on Rhys’ shoulder. “I know you will, Rhys. But you need to be careful. They’re not going to give up easily.”Rhys nodded, his expression serious. “I know. But I’m not going to let them get away with this. I’m going to fight for what’s rightfully mine.”Jonathan smiled, feeling a sense of pride and admiration for his friend. “I know you will, Rhys. And I’ll be right there beside you.”As they sat there, Jonathan couldn’t help but think about how much Rhys had been through. He had lost his family, his home, and his identity. But he was still standing, still fighting. “Rhys, I’m sorry,” Jonathan s
Rhys chuckled and shook his head. “I’m not a ghost, Jonathan. I’m alive.”But Jonathan refused to believe it. He took a step back, his eyes fixed on Rhys as if he was seeing a specter. “No, no, no,” Jonathan muttered to himself. “This can’t be real. You’re dead. I saw your dead body. Who the hell is trying to mess with me.” Jonathan hurriedly took out a gun from his jacket and pointed it at Rhys. “Who the fuck are you and why do you look like him?” His voice was cold and unfeeling Rhys stood up and took a step forward, his hands outstretched. “Jonathan, listen to me. I’m alive. I know it’s hard to believe, but I’m here. I’m flesh and blood.”Jonathan’s eyes welled up with tears as he looked at Rhys. He wanted to believe him, but his mind was struggling to accept the truth.Rhys took another step forward, his voice gentle and reassuring. “Jonathan, I know this is a lot to take in. But I’m here. I’m alive. And I’m not going anywhere.”A vast array of emotions swirled within Jonathan a
Rhys and Zephyr drifted off to sleep on the boat, the gentle rocking motion and the sound of the waves lulling them into a deep slumber. But as they slept, a warm light enveloped them, and they vanished from the ship. Rhys opened his eyes to find himself in a strange room. He was lying on a comfortable couch, and Zephyr was still asleep beside him. But as he looked around, he realized that they were no longer on the boat. They were in a study room, filled with books and strange artifacts.Rhys sat up, his mind racing with confusion. Where were they? How did they get there? He looked around the room, trying to find some answers. But there was no one there apart from him and Zephyr.“Rio, what’s going on?” Rhys asked, his voice shaking slightly.“I’m the one who teleported you here,” Rio replied, his voice calm and reassuring. “You’re safe, Rhys. You’re in a safe place.”Rhys’ eyes widened in shock. “But how did we get here? And where is here?”“You needed to get back to your family,” R
Zephyr’s face lit up with joy, her eyes shining like stars. “Thank you, Rhys! I won’t let you down, I promise!”Rhys smiled, feeling a sense of trepidation mixed with excitement. What had he just gotten himself into? Only time would tell. As they prepared to leave the island, Rhys couldn’t help but wonder what lay ahead. He pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the task at hand.Rhys asked Rio, his mind still connected to his friend’s. “How are we going to leave the island?” he asked, his thoughts transmitted directly to Rio.“Break the barrier,” Rio replied, his voice clear and confident in Rhys’ mind. “It’s the only way off the island.”Rhys looked around, trying to locate the barrier. He saw a shimmering wall of light a few meters away, pulsing with a gentle blue energy. The barrier seemed to hum with power, its surface rippling like water.“That’s it?” Rhys asked, his doubts creeping in. “It looks so fragile.”“It’s not as easy as it looks,” Rio warned. “The barrier is powerful,
As they meditated, Zephyr could feel her connection to the island beginning to weaken since the disappearance of the Starheart. She knew that she would have to find a way leave soon, to return to the human world and create an identity for herself. But for now, she was content to sit beside Rhys, to focus on her own energy, and to help him heal. Zephyr’s thoughts turned to her own journey, to the island that she had been on for as long as she could remember. She really could not fault her parents for abandoning her but she really wished that they had found a better place for her. As she meditated, Zephyr could feel her energy growing stronger, more vibrant. She knew that she would be able to leave the island soon, to return to a new world. Zephyr’s eyes opened, and she looked at Rhys. He was still meditating, his eyes closed, his face peaceful. She smiled, feeling a sense of connection to him, of friendship even though throughout the time that they spent together, he was unconscious.
Rhys had his mind set on breaking the barrier and leaving the island behind. He thought of his family , how worried they were after the had found out about his disappearance. He lets out a huge sigh and rubbed his forehead. “How long was I unconscious?” He inquired from Zephyr “A year and two days.” Zephyr sat down next to him as she responded.What? The response came as a shock to him, he found it hard to believe that he had been unconscious and away from his family for more than a year. This fueled his resolve to break the barrier and return home. Zephyr’s voice broke the silence, her words soft and gentle. “Don’t worry, human. I’ll help you. We’ll figure out a way to break the barrier together.”Rhys’ gaze snapped back to Zephyr, his eyes searching hers. He saw a determination there, a sense of purpose that mirrored his own. “Thank you,” Rhys said softly, his voice barely above a whisper.Zephyr smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners. “We’ll do it, Rhys. I promise.”“Rhys.”“Wh