"Make way, please!" The crowd parted, albeit reluctantly, for a man of medium height, with confident strides and a commanding presence. He was dressed not in the evening's finery but in smart, casual attire."I am Dr. Lucas Sterling," he announced, his voice carrying an air of authority that demanded attention.A murmur of recognition passed through the crowd,"Sterling? The Dr. Sterling?" one guest whispered to another, their eyes wide with a mix of surprise and awe."Yes, the very one," Another confirmed, her tone laced with reverence. "They say he's revolutionised medicine in our city. Brought back people from the brink, they say."Whispers continued to swirl through the crowd, painting Dr. Lucas Sterling in nearly legendary shades,"He's the best in the city, they say," A woman murmured to her companion, her voice was a mix of fear and fascination. "Some even claim he can bring people back from the edge of death itself."The awe surrounding Dr. Sterling's reputation seemed to
As he fell to his knee, the laughter immediately died down, and was replaced by gasps, and widening of eyes, "He's choking!" Someone shouted the reality of Adam's warning crashing down on them, and their eyes began darting between Adam and the semi-conscious fellow. An uproar began in the Grand hall, as the guests' eyes darted around the room, their gaze remaining unfocused, as they looked between Madam Ruth's current state and distress, to the young man who had suddenly and unexpectedly begun choking before he slumped.A collection of whispers and mutterings began to grow within the crowd, their voices increasing in volume and curiosity, they couldn't help but land their curious gaze on Adam, he had spoken things and they had come to pass in a matter of seconds, they were beginning to fear him. "Who exactly is this man?" someone murmured, the question hanging in the air like a fog."Yeah, how did he know? First, Madam Ruth, and now this?" another voice added, his voice laced with
The sound of the slap reverberated, silencing the whispers, the impact leaving scorching red marks on both Dr. Sterling's cheeksThe crowd was in utter disbelief, their earlier allegiances forgotten as they witnessed the renowned doctor's fall from grace.“Did they just both land a slap on his face?!”“That must surely leave a mark!”“I've never seen a man of worth be disgraced in this manner?! Have you?!”One of the women turned amusingly to the person beside her, who promptly shook his head, his eyes glinting with amusement. Dr. Sterling, in shock, could barely articulate his outrage, his cheeks and eyes burned, his throat and eyes tingling with unshed tears, and he didn't know if he should hold his burning cheeks, or rub at his stinging eyes.Without waiting for another word, Mira turned on her heel at the nearest security guard,"Remove this man, this...fake doctor, from the premises! This minute!" she commanded, her voice leaving no room for argument.As the guards approached, Dr
Not having a second thought, Mira stomped up to Derek and delivered the third slap of the day unto his face, causing his cheeks to turn the other way, and for a minute, she was tempted to slap the other,“I will not have you disrespect my guests! I'm well aware of the kind of person you are, but I will not let you insult and abuse my guest. Before your arrival, he was about bringing a semblance of peace to this calm!”She glared at the security that still held onto Dr Sterling,“Take him out! Both of them!”She continually heaved a breath as she spoke, and the remaining guards wasted no time as they walked over to Derek and grabbed him by his arm,“Don’t you touch me!”Derek snarled while throwing a disgusting look at everyone around him. He threw one glare at Adam and Mira,“I will not forget this, and I will get my revenge!”Adam scoffed and smiled, stepping forward to scowl at Derek, he smirked at him and gave a curt nod,“I'll be looking forward to it”Derek hissed and stomped his
Just as Adam reached out to Madam Ruth who was looking dazed, just as she spotted Adam’s hand approaching hers, she snapped her eyes open and recoiled,"Don't you dare touch me!" she spat, her voice laced with contempt.The crowd gasped, whispers erupting instantly,“She's awake?!"“Awake and refusing help",The other shook his head, "Did she just refuse help from the man who's been saving lives tonight?" one guest muttered in disbelief."Yeah, after everything, she won't let him help?" Another echoed, confusion and shock painting their features.Mira, shook her head and rubbed the back of her neck, before she turner to her mother, "Mom, please, just shut up and let Adam help you. This is for your own good!"Madam Ruth turned her glare to Mira, "I said no! I do not need help from him or anyone. Especially not from someone as filthy as him!"Adam, attempting to maintain peace, interjected, his voice devoid of any emotion, "Madam Ruth. I'm just trying to help. It's just to ensure y
Adam, Amber, and Adrien had barely made it to the street when Amber's anger erupted like a volcano,Her fists clenched tightly at her sides as if she was trying to physically hold back her fury. "I can't believe her!" she practically spat, her words slicing through the cool night air. "That woman, she's... she's unbearable!"Adrien, knowing who she was referring to, sighed and laid a gentle hand on her shoulder, trying to offer some semblance of comfort. Yet, even he couldn't hide the tightness in his jaw, a clear sign of his own frustration,Adam, feeling the weight of the night's events, merely sighed, running a hand through his hair in a futile attempt to find some solace in the gesture. "Let's just... try to keep calm," he suggested, his voice a soft counter to Amber's fiery outrage.Amber whirled on him, her eyes blazing with a mixture of anger and disbelief, as she scoffed and huffed, "Calm? How can you even say that? After everything? I blame Mira for inviting you, knowing f
The arrogance of the man and his crew was almost suffocating. Yet, through it all, Adam was the perfect picture of calm defiance, his confidence wasn't perturbed by the situation. Adam had a little inkling of his reason but was curious to know why he had chosen to go against his boss. With a slight tilt to his neck, he looked the man over, "Why?" Adam finally asked, his voice steady. "What do you gain from this?"The man's smile was chilling, he was like a predator baring its teeth before the strike,"Ah, now that would be telling. Let's just say, I have my reasons."Adam, despite the chaos, retained an air of calm elegance, a stark contrast to the man's growing fury. "Why?" Adam pressed again, determined to get his answers, he couldn't comprehend the man's motives, even if he did have an idea, "Why all this deception? What's your endgame?"The man’s smirk that had previously been unwavering now faltered as Adam's composure seemed to unnerve him. With nostrils flaring, he glower
"You think you're so smart, don't you, Adam? But you have no idea what you're up against."Adam, unphased, rolled his eyes, a gesture of disdain that seemed to infuriate Stefan further. "On the contrary," Adam responded smoothly, "I believe I have a pretty good idea. You're a man driven by ambition and greed, blinded by your desire for power. It's pathetic, really."Stefan's anger now turned into fury, turned sharply to his group, his gaze burning with unspoken commands. "Teach him a lesson," he hissed, his voice laced with venom. "A lesson he'll never forget."The men, emboldened by their leader's command, shifted uneasily, finding courage in their numbers. "After all, what's one against so many?" one of them sneered, the group's collective confidence swelling.Adam, observing their movements with detached amusement, simply shook his head, an insolent smile playing on his lips. "Really now? Is this your grand plan?" he taunted his calm demeanour in stark contrast to their escala