Adam expelled a deep breath, trying to calm himself before he could take any further action, suddenly Amber dishes in with the required items, and let out a loud gasp, her free hand immediately covering her mouth,“Oh my God! H-he's dead”She exclaimed in a low and disbelieving voice, and Adam promptly shook his head, as he tried to assure her, despite being on edge himself,“No he isn't, his body just went into shock” Amber bent her head to one side staring at him with disbelieving eyes, but she kept mute, choosing to believe Adam, even if the man before her looked dead and was extremely white.Not wanting to waste any further time, Adam got to work, taking the items from a trembling Amber’s hand, he began mixing the necessary things to stabilise Sage Robinson. Wasting no time as well, he tended to the wound that had been caused by the sword, cleaning it with alcohol and using a clean cloth to salve it, before he mixed some herbs and rubbed them on the surface of the wound, gently p
They all turned their heads to the direction of the voice, and were stunned to see Vance standing smugly at the doorway,Amber was the first to recover as she glared at him, her eyes shooting daggers right at him, aiming for his head,“Look who decided to show up”Vance ignored her statement, and walked into the room, his eyes fixated on Adam, who only arched his brow at him in question, Vance raised his hands up in defense,“I told you I had somewhere to be…”“Yeah right” Amber interrupted him but he only rolled his eyes at her, and ignored her before he went on,“I have someone who's well vast in herbs and poison collections”At his statement, Amber once again snapped her head to the back, are eyes widening a little; who in their right minds would also gather poisons into their collections she wondered to herself but didn't say anything as she listened on,“Her mother used to be a skilled martial artist before her death, and also a divine healer who was known for using reverse metho
“Master?? W-what are y-you saying?”Sage Robinson questioned incredulously, he found it hard to believe Adam’s words but he knew he couldn't be fibbing, there had to be some sort of truth to this declaration. Still gaping at Adam, he echoed his thought,“Who's the traitor master? Who is it?”Adam shrugged his shoulders in response, he didn't have an answer to that question, at least not for now, but one thing he was sure of, was that there was a traitor in their group, who was also trying to take Sage out, for what end he didn't know, but his best bet was for power, and to take over from the old man.“I do not have answers now, but I advise you to be extra careful from now on, suspect anybody and nobody, be mindful of who you take things and advice from. I believe someone is after your position, and they don't mind getting rid of you to get it”He informed a solemn Sage, whose face kept falling at Adam’s every word. Sage Robinson could only manage a nod, while his head and heart kept
Adam, seeking solace from the relentless drama and chaos, decided to venture to "La Maison Gourmet," the new culinary talk of the town, leaving every other person to their plans. The taxi ride there was just another reminder of his growing disdain for public transport and his experiences with them,As he paid the fare, he muttered under his breath, "That's it. I need a new car that I'll drive myself."Stepping into La Maison Gourmet, Adam was immediately enveloped in an ambiance that screamed luxury and exclusivity, His casual attire, a stark contrast to the opulent surroundings, didn't go unnoticed,A pair of well-dressed women at the entrance glanced his way, their eyes scanning him from head to toe,"Look at that," One whispered loud enough for Adam to hear, a smirk playing on her lips,"Did he mistake this place for a diner?"Adam felt a little insulted by their remarks, his cheeks tinting a little, but he ignored their statements, as he walked with his head held high; if he wan
“You think this is the circus, or maybe you think your silly rich friends will come to your rescue this time around?! You're just a poor bastard!”Cecil went on taunting and baiting him to the delight of all around her, the smile on her partner’s face egged her on, while she enjoyed the taunts.Adam ignored her completely and focused his sole attention on the waiter, him, and everyone else who were curious to know the outcome of the transaction,He laid back casually on his seat and crossed his arms, there was no need to worry, as he was totally sure of his card.“He's so poor, yet he has so much pride!” one of the patrons exclaimed, still Adam ignored that one, relaxed in his seat, while he waited for his receipt,The waiter swiped the card, half of his attention on Adam and the other half on the machine, just as he slid it in and pressed a few buttons, his head snapped back, and he lifted his eyes to glare squarely at Adam,“Transaction denied! Sirr!” the waiter drawled, his eyes sh
“What do you have to lose if you retry it?” Adam questioned him, with his arms folded to his chest,The waiter only scoffed and rolled his eyes, he was tired of these shenanigans and wanted to be done with it,“Don’t listen to him! He's nothing but a criminal, he escaped from prison, after being arrested for being a rapist and drug peddler!” Cecil admonished the waiter in a loud voice, drawing the attentive ears of all present, who began gasping and murmuring loudly amongst themselves.Some of the customers were already raging and on their feet,“I knew it!!!”“He sure does look it”“Get him out of here, he's not supposed to be amongst humans!”“Have him arrested!”Despite the raging storm around him, Adam kept his cool, maintaining a calmness that belied how he felt while looking at Cecil, save for the fact that she was the useless grandmother of his child, he would have shown her the things he was capable of doing, with no words, he only smirked at her and raised his eyebrow in que
Adam looked up at Mira with a mixture of gratitude and pride, a genuine smile breaking on his face,“I appreciate your gesture, but I insist on paying for my meal. I'm confident my card has the funds. Could you please try running it again?"His request seemed to reignite Cecil's fury, and all the other patron’s anger,“Such insolence!”“What arrogance!!!”“He finally has a way out, yet he chooses to be proud and arrogant! What a fellow!”Cecil finally found her voice again, sharper and more biting than before,"Don't bother with his charades" Cecil spat out, her teeth and first clenched tightly,"He's just a pretender, trying to claim what he's not. If you're seriously considering his plea, then you might as well say goodbye to us. You know very well the kind of business we bring." She called at the waiter, not knowing she was addressing one of the owners of the establishment.The waiter, caught in the crossfire of two formidable forces, beads of sweat forming on his brow, looked hel
Adam, with his eyebrows drawing together, watched her as she left and didn't hesitate as he stood and quickly collected his card back from the confused waiter with a nod of thanks, ignoring every other person and quickly followed Mira outside,He found her standing by her car, a sleek, luxurious model that shone under the streetlights. Her hands were clasped tightly in front of her, knuckles white, as she wriggled her fingers,"Miss, talk to me. What happened?" Adam asked, keeping his voice calm while maintaining strong eye contact, and drawing closer to her.She turned to him, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, as she struggled to speak past the lump in her throat, "I-it's my daughter," She managed to say, her voice breaking, she shut her eyes tightly to rid the tears, and opened them again, before sighing deeply,"Her condition... it's gotten worse. I need to go to her."Adam saw the desperation in her eyes, the way her shoulders sagged under the weight of her worry, and he c