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The Ultimate Revenge System 94. Misunderstanding
"This is the baby's sack, Anne; the features are not visible yet as it's still very young," Dr. Bertha informed Anne, showing her the 2D ultrasound screen, which excited Anne even though the baby in her womb hadn't taken a recognisable form yet."Wow... But it's true, right, doc, that I'm pregnant? The result of my test pack is accurate, isn't it?" Anne tried to reassure herself."Yes, look here, the thickened area surrounding this small grape-sized hollow space, that's the thickening of your uterine wall, ready to accommodate the fetus that will develop in your amniotic sac," pointed Dr. Bertha while explaining to Anne, who was watching with enthusiasm.Her eyes occasionally glanced at the area below her navel; she still couldn't believe that a baby, her own child, was growing there. She was about to become a mother, and an incredible feeling of love suddenly filled her heart. And she couldn't stop smiling, especially when she knew that Danzel also welcomed the presence of their chil
The Ultimate Revenge System 95. Regret
Anne realised her childish behaviour and wanted to retract her words. She hurried to apologise to Danzel, but it was too late. Danzel had already boarded, and shortly after, his helicopter took off.Watching Danzel's helicopter fade into the distance, Anne still hoped she could rectify the misunderstanding. She cursed herself for not being able to control her words."I went too far with my words; how could I be jealous of the deceased," thought Anne. "He must be really disappointed in me... how foolish I am," she muttered to herself.As she turned to head back to her room, she passed Meha, who was smoking on the balcony. Meha noticed Anne's restlessness."What's wrong, Anne? You seem troubled," Meha greeted her. Anne stopped and took a seat next to Meha, who promptly put out her cigarette and cleared the smoke away from Anne."I think I made a huge mistake..." Anne complained with a sad face, her shoulders slumped."Is that why Danzel left with such a grim expression?" Meha asked."Ye
The Ultimate Revenge System 96. Taking Into Account
"Why?" I asked Gatsby, my face clearly showing anger that I couldn't hide. I had just arrived and opened the door when I threw that question at him without any previous context.Gatsby was seated in his oversized chair in the port's fisheries warehouse office, taken aback by my sudden arrival. I managed to bypass his crew's security as they had seen me visit Gatsby a few times before and allowed me in."Rupert! What a surprise. Why didn't you notify me beforehand?" Gatsby welcomed me with a broad, fake smile."Stop your nonsense and face me like a man, Gatsby. That's if you still have any dignity left in you. After the lame betrayal you did to me, you've truly shattered my trust," I lashed out, leaving no room for ambiguity.Gatsby didn't seem offended. He took a deep breath and exhaled. "No matter how many reasons I provide to you now, I'll always sound wrong in your ears. So, insult me as you wish, I'll accept it gracefully," Gatsby replied, gesturing for one of his men in the room
The Ultimate Revenge System 97. Tragedy
"Alex, come to my office," ordered Elliot to his future son-in-law over the phone.[Sorry, I have something to attend to. I'll come another time,] Alex declined. Elliot furrowed his brows. It was the first time Alex had gone against his words. In the background, Elliot could hear the whirring of helicopter blades spinning fast."Are you out of town?" he inquired.[None of your business. By the way, why did you call me Elliot? Are you planning to end our partnership? Remove my position from Merrick Corp?] guessed Alex, surprising Elliot with his accurate assumption."You're thinking too far ahead. Have you forgotten to take your calming pills today?" taunted Elliot. Alex chuckled on the other end, sounding like an entirely different person.[Oh, Elliot... This time, I'll let you feel like the all-knowing father. By the way, if you want to cancel my marriage to Camilla, your cheap and foolish daughter, I'll do it gladly. But as for the unpaid costs, they're on you, right?] replied Alex.
The Ultimate Revenge System 98. Alex's Rise
After sorting out my business with Gatsby, I intended to announce the letter's contents to the public immediately. However, suddenly, the system displayed an 'urgent matter' sign on the screen.‘What's happening?’ I asked.[Something is happening at the safe house. I can't access it due to limited surveillance cameras there, but I heard gunshots.]Hearing the system's report, I panicked, abandoning the press conference. I instructed the helicopter pilot to fly me back to the safe house.Throughout the journey, my mind was restless, imagining the worst and the possibilities. If something happened to Anne, I would never forgive myself. Especially since the last time we met, we ended it with anger and misunderstanding. At a time when I should have showered her with affection because she carried our child, I made her uneasy with my own feelings.How I wished she knew now the depth of my love for her. Whatever she said wouldn't make me turn away; I would be happy to welcome her pregnancy,
The Ultimate Revenge System 99. Prisoners
"Alex! You monster! Let me go!!" Anne screamed, pounding on the door of the room. Alex had locked her in at Merrick Mansion. Yes, he had moved there, repairing the damaged building caused by the previous owner and enhancing its security. It was the most suitable fortress for him to shield himself from his enemies' attacks.He had anticipated this thoroughly, the time to rise from being a man oppressed by his own family and acquaintances to becoming a strong, powerful, and cunning man. Since taking over as the CEO of Merrick Corp, he no longer needed to hold back.Anne screamed with all her might, demanding to be released, cursing Alex with some choice foul language she knew. Alex stood silently outside, listening to Anne's screams while smiling faintly. Her behavior made him cherish her even more; he was determined to make Anne his woman. He didn't care about Anne's status because, to him, status was just on paper. Anne still loved him.Anne's punches on the door grew louder and rough
The Ultimate Revenge System 100. Secret Reveal
‘Can you arrange the holding of their bodies for me and Anne? I want to give them a proper funeral when the time comes,’ I asked the system.[Of course, that's a wise decision. I'm sure Anne would want the same.]‘Thank you. Now, back to the main issue, what strategy can we use to fight against Alex?’[That's what I wanted to tell you. I can't assist you.]Upon hearing the system's response, I furrowed my brows in surprise. What's going on? Why is it suddenly withdrawing?‘But our goal hasn't been achieved yet. Why are you unilaterally deciding to end our cooperation? I still need you, and Elliot hasn't received a response for his actions,’ I replied vehemently.[Not to that extent, but I can't access Alex's fortress. I don't know how he thought to disable all surveillance cameras, replace their communication devices with outdated technology and closeband. I can't get in,] the system explained. That's when I understood the problem and nodded.‘Strange... Is he suspicious that I'm gett
The Ultimate Revenge System 101. Bargaining
"Even his name was 'Mad Alex' back then," Bash enthusiastically recounted, "Mom said so he is mental because he fell off the bed as a baby.""Well, congratulations then. You managed to push my family away only to end up with someone even crueller. Haha, how ironic," Bash added. "How amusing that turned out to be."Erwin and I exchanged glances, unsure if Bash was serious or just weaving a fictional tale.“Why so silent? Has Alex made his move now?” Bash guessed, raising an eyebrow."By the way, Rupert, was my mom with you when she died? But why are you still alive on your own? Did you kill my mom?" Bash smirked, his breath making me queasy."Are you seeking catharsis? You know well enough it was Elliot's doing, don't you? But fine, I'm at fault for not being able to protect her. She hoped to see you again, Bash. That was your mom's wish.""Enough, stop talking about her as if you knew her.""She came to me herself, Bash, not the other way around. The games you all play are dangerous.
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119. End
"Nobody move unless you want this bullet to pierce through this old man's skull!" Gatsby ordered, aiming the barrel of his pistol at the president's temple. The head of state instructed his men to comply with Gatsby's command."The four of you, follow me," Gatsby pointed at me, Elliot, Helen, and Kellan.Gatsby entered the City Hall and proceeded upstairs to Elliot's office, dragging the defenseless president along. Elliot grinned with satisfaction at the chaos caused by Gatsby. He knew he had been branded as a terrorist, especially since the one he was holding hostage was the president.He wouldn't live long after this, but he didn't want to fall alone. There had to be someone dragged along with him, someone responsible for his downfall, something he had fought for for years.That someone was Rupert, aka Danzel, and Helen Harrington, the siblings.Upon arriving at Elliot's room, Gatsby forced the president to sit in Elliot's desk chair, while Elliot gestured for me, Helen, and Kellan
118. Chaos
Elliot never received any news about Alex's attack on Dustown Prison, nor did he want to inquire. His attention was occupied by the preparations for the President's visit, just a day away.As long as he didn't receive any notice from his aides regarding Dustown Prison, he would assume everything was fine. If there were even a hint of news about Dustown Prison, he'd be sure to know. But since Alex's request back then, there hadn't been any further requests. The atmosphere was completely calm without any issues. Elliot figured Alex might have backed off from attacking Dustown Prison knowing he was preoccupied with many matters."Kellan, have you found out who that mysterious donor is?" Elliot asked his secretary, having replaced his previous one because Sonia didn't approve.Kellan, his current secretary, shook his head. "No, Sir. He's truly mysterious. What should we do? He specifically requested to sit next to you. Should we still accommodate that request? Especially now that there's
117. Siege 2
Elliot's eyes widened as he discovered Rupert's hiding place. He chuckled dismissively, 'No wonder the police never found him all this time,' he thought. Then he recalled Erwin's presence, the young man who remained closed off and impenetrable to him. The only employee under his command whom he couldn't control. Yet, due to his good performance, he couldn't just dismiss him. 'Besides, he's not in a critical sector,' he reasoned, choosing to overlook Erwin, but his judgment back then was wrong. Unbeknownst to him, Erwin had been forging alliances there, a fact that escaped his notice. *** "[Elliot has discovered your connection with Erwin; he and Alex plan to attack Dustown Prison tonight,]" reported the system. "Anne is still in critical condition. Do something to prevent them from coming here tonight," I pleaded with the system. The doctors finished observing Anne, and she was moved to a treatment room, almost her entire body wrapped in bandages. The doctor also mentioned the res
116. Siege 1
Erwin drove us straight to Dustown Prison. Anne was still unconscious, and I supported her head in the back seat. Her condition was truly alarming, I couldn't bear to hold her body, afraid she'd feel more pain. Erwin called Ralph and ordered him to prepare competent doctors at the prison. Every second felt like a crossroads for me, constantly monitoring Anne's chest to ensure she was still breathing. I held my breath with every long inhale she took, trying to manage her pain. "Hurry, Er!" I urged Erwin. "Quiet! Don't command me!" Erwin snapped. I knew he was trying to navigate through the traffic in the Dustown city center; for this one, the system couldn't help because the streets were crowded with people, not because of traffic. Erwin repeatedly honked his horn to clear the pedestrians from the road. Several times, he had to brake suddenly as they crossed unexpectedly, truly testing his patience. After being stuck in the traffic jam for a long 30 minutes, our car finally gained s
115. Help is Coming
About fifty people gathered in front of Jackie's Bar, arriving individually with their preferred modes of transportation from various corners of the city—some on motorcycles, skateboards, scooters, bicycles, cars, or by foot.There was no communication among them; they simply glanced at each other to determine if they shared the same purpose, exchanging a code by raising their left palm upwards, a symbol representing their Dandelion Organization, signifying a dandelion stem always seeking the sun.Without the need for lengthy discussions, they collectively entered Jackie's bar. Two formidable guards who had stood at the front door couldn't stop them and were pushed inside.A ceasefire ensued inside between the Dandelion Operation faction and Jackie's henchmen. Witnessing the chaos, Jackie stealthily retreated through the back door, leaving it all to his men. He valued his life too much.He cursed under his breath before calling someone, "You convinced me that he works alone! You said
114. The Agony
Hearing the information from the system, I immediately headed to Jackie's place. Night was falling, the streets were getting crowded, and the city was brightened by decorative lights along the roads. Visitors from out of town, eager to witness the carnival in Dustown, flooded the pubs, hotels, and eateries.The city seemed to come alive again with stalls and food trucks lining the streets, creating long queues. It overwhelmed me to drive quickly through the chaos. While people were enjoying themselves, I was lost in thoughts about Anne's fate.*Honk* *Honk*My horn sounded at the drivers who parked recklessly along the street. I was truly impatient, especially with the drunken revelers who were barely conscious as night approached.I almost collided with a group of teenagers crossing the road without looking. I honked loudly, causing them to bang and hit the hood of my car. But I had no time to deal with them.Luckily, after passing the town square, the crowd lessened. I accelerated,
113. Jackie's Bar
"I paced back and forth in Erwin's office, anxious as I hadn't received any recent updates about Anne. Not from Erwin's informants, nor from the system or Helen. I disliked this feeling, my intuition restless, sensing that Anne wasn't okay.Erwin, engrossed in his book, glanced at me from the corner of his eye, growing irritated as I disrupted his concentration."Tsk! Take one more step, and I'll kick you out," Erwin declared, unable to contain his frustration. His book remained untouched, the pages unturned due to my actions."Do you really have no information?" I asked again, wearing a pleading expression as I approached him."No, if I had any, you'd be the first to know. Now, get out of my space, or I'll have to force you out," Erwin commanded firmly. He was actually waiting for information that hadn't arrived yet. However, he masked it by focusing on more productive matters, unlike me.Right after that, Ralph arrived, carrying a vial bottle filled with thick white liquid. He was s
112. Anne's ill Fate
Alex was furious, howling like a possessed person, ordering his men to search once again, this time more meticulously. Meanwhile, he returned to the room to interrogate Camilla.The woman was far too relaxed about Anne's disappearance, even seeming pleased. Camilla must know something! That's what Alex thought. This time, he was determined to interrogate Camilla until she spoke. He wouldn't hesitate to kill her if she didn't talk."You!" Alex barked, striding quickly across the room toward the startled Camilla, who was taken aback by Alex's sudden rage. She dropped the magazine she was reading and stood up. Alex approached her and immediately grabbed Camilla by the throat, her eyes bulging from the intense pressure on her neck."Tell me where Anne is! I'm not joking around. Your death is in my hands right now," threatened Alex, his eyes bloodshot, his hand muscles bulging as he tightened his grip around Camilla's throat.Camilla knew her chance to play around had ended. She also figur
111. Revelation
“You’re delusional. I don't want anything,” answered Camilla, her lips curved into a sweet smile for Anne. Of course, Anne didn't immediately believe her, convincing herself to remain cautious around Camilla.Throughout her life, Camilla had always treated her badly, harboring negative thoughts about her. Initially, Anne had always wanted to understand the reasons behind Camilla's behavior, until she realized it was futile—Camilla's judgment of her was already formed, no matter how hard she tried to show kindness. Camilla remained steadfast and eventually deemed Anne as a mere attention-seeker.Since then, Anne realized she didn't need to waste energy on people who hated her because they would continue to do so. She had to focus on those who loved her, not many in number but sufficient for her.Thinking about it made her heart ache once again; now those people were gone, Pops and Dr. Bertha, whom she considered as her own father figures. Meha, who had been like the elder sister she ne
