Richard quickly turned around and looked in the direction the ring had come from. However, just as he did, the ringing phone suddenly went silent.“Was this really just a coincidence?” Richard murmured.The man glanced over to where Zofia and the others were, but he still couldn’t spot Aurora. Yet, something was very odd.The president of the Skyler Group, who had been standing in the middle just a few seconds ago, was no longer there.Suddenly, a strange thought crossed Richard’s mind, but he quickly pushed it aside.“Richard.” A soft, familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.Richard snapped out of his thoughts and walked outside while on the call. “Aurora, listen to me. I just got some news from the border area, so I need to go to Ligos city for a while. While I’m not in Almolia City, remember to take good care of yourself.”He didn’t give Aurora a chance to speak. Again and again, he gave her careful instructions with a heavy heart.“If anyone bothers you at Diamond Gro
The wicked plan of the grandmother immediately made everyone’s eyes sparkle. Was it so hard to ask someone to disguise themselves as a boy from 15 years ago?Fifteen years had passed. It was no surprise that a person’s face would change significantly over that time. Even if Aurora still remembered the boy’s face, it wouldn’t be an issue.They just needed to find a man with a good appearance. Then, they would arrange for the two to meet as if it were just a coincidence. That seemed sufficient to satisfy Aurora, who had been waiting for 15 years. “Okay. Very good. Let’s do it that way.”“Right. We need to act quickly. While that poor Richard is away from Almolia City, let’s quickly resolve the issue with Aurora before he returns. To avoid that lunatic doing things like killing and burning houses or even crazier things.”“Aurora, Aurora. Don’t blame us for being cruel to you. You’re just an illegitimate child. You shouldn’t dream too big, wanting the Nelsons Group. Besides, if you choos
“Are you looking for death? Hurry—”The guard felt his heart drop. He yelled in panic at the man blocking his path. But in the next moment, the guard was completely stunned.Richard, standing in front of him, didn’t say a word. Suddenly, the man pulled out a dagger from who knows where.And just as the bullet came flying toward him.ClangThe dagger in Richard’s hand met the sharp end of the bullet. He immediately flicked his wrist, and the bullet was deflected away by the impact. Richard’s dagger broke in the process.The scene was utterly horrifying. It all happened in just three seconds. By the time the guard regained his composure from the shock, Richard had already dragged him to hide behind a wall.“You... how did you do that? Why are you saving me?” the guard asked, astonished. The shock and confusion were clearly visible in his eyes.But Richard ignored him completely. He turned his back on the guard, his eyes focused on the bloodshed outside.“I will never let the people of t
“It turns out you... you really are the war god D-111!”“But how can you be here?”“How is it possible you're here...”The voice of the enemy leader trembled. His wide-open eyes stared at Richard, fixated on the true face of the war god that had never been shown to anyone before.That familiar shooting skill was something the man could never forget, even in death. Three years ago, this same person eliminated his enemies with a single shot. He also deflected bullets with just a knife.Though he wasn't wearing the mask that once concealed his true face. Though he wasn't wearing his war uniform. The enemy commander could still clearly remember him. The man, still engulfed in fear, began to realize a horrifying fact. He had returned. And once again, he stood right in front of him!“Are you surprised?” Richard asked, his finger playing with the weapon. He slowly stepped toward the enemy commander. Several people around him still pointed their guns at his head.Richard took slow but steady
Thump! Thump!The heart of the person hiding in the darkness was pounding. He, startled, instinctively swallowed several times.‘Don’t stop. Quickly get down there. Hurry into the basement.’Richard, who was stared at sharply by a pair of eyes, suddenly turned around. He swept his gaze into the darkness.In Richard’s assessment, he felt 100 percent certain. There must be an ambush in the basement. Because of that, with a heavy feeling, he pulled back his foot and intended to retreat.“Captain! Run quickly. It’s a trap. There’s an ambush down here. Don’t worry about me. Just leave me behind!”“Arrghhhhh!”Suddenly, a familiar voice rang in Richard’s ears. If he wasn’t mistaken, the person screaming in the basement was....“Bastard!” Richard swore angrily. He couldn’t think any further. Thus, without hesitation, the man rushed straight into the basement.He clearly knew that there was danger in that basement. Yet he still went in without a shred of doubt. He was well aware that there we
Reginald Dwayne.Aurora mouthed this name silently to herself. For some reason, she felt like she had heard this name before, but she couldn’t recall when.Moreover, only a handful of residents in Almolia City could afford clothing from the Monolith Group.Additionally, Aurora had never heard of a conglomerate family in Almolia City with the last name Dwayne. How did this man appear in Almolia City? Especially in this run-down warehouse district? “Aurora, I noticed you seemed shocked earlier. It wouldn’t be good for you to go home alone. Where are you headed? Should I give you a ride?” Reginald asked as he deliberately approached Aurora. The girl instinctively took a step back, shaking her head in refusal. “No need. We might not be on the same path. I’m going to the Nelsons’ house. I can go there by myself. I still have business to attend to today—”Aurora hadn’t even finished her refusal before the man suddenly cut in, saying, “I’m going to the Nelsons’ house too.”What? He was a
“You’re really him... For real...” Tears streamed down Aurora’s face instantly. “It’s been 15 years. Finally, you came to see me.”Her feelings were a whirlwind, compounded by everything she had been through over those 15 years. All of it overflowed at once, causing Aurora to lose control. Her entire body trembled from the surge of emotion.Reginald concealed his resentment and wicked plans in his eyes. The man walked slowly until he stood in front of Aurora. Then he pulled her into his embrace. A strange, cold smile spread across his face. “It’s me. I really came to marry you. Let’s get married, Aurora. I can’t wait any longer,” Reginald said.In truth, Aurora wanted to say that she needed to know the man better first. However, the Nelsons Family was impatient and quickly expressed their agreement.That day, Aurora didn’t return to the villa because her grandmother found an excuse for her to stay at the Nelsons Family home.That night, her grandmother knocked on Reginald’s room door
Reginald stared at Aurora with a piercing gaze that made her suppress the urge to contact Richard.“I’m sorry, I got carried away,” Reginald said with a guilty expression, taking a step back.“I just missed you too much. I really, really missed you, which is why I did what I did. You’ll forgive me, right?” he continued, causing Aurora to exhale a sigh of relief.She opened her bedroom door and said, her emotions barely contained, “Get out!”“Okay, okay. I’m leaving now, but please don’t be mad again? I’m sorry for scaring you,” Reginald said, looking deeply into her eyes. His gaze flickered to the phone in her hand before he turned to leave Aurora’s room.After the door closed. Feeling defeated, she threw herself onto the bed, recalling Reginald’s earlier behavior that still made her shiver with fear.At that moment, she remembered Richard. That man would always prioritize her safety first. He would prepare everything meticulously to make her feel secure. Richard would definitely tell