“Men! I hate that ****ing thug. He thinks, just because he is a general and somehow married to our cousin, he can control us as he wishes. A**hole!” Ethan exclaimed as he made his way to the booth seat in front of Phil.
“It hurts more that Aunt takes his side than ours. She really thinks we will give up our shares in Black Mercury just because he needs it to take over the company. Hell no,” Aiden added, following him from behind and slumping into a chair with some girls, while a few bodyguards stood to watch.“Men, I'm so angry right now. I could beat someone up,” Ethan said disgruntled, hitting his hand on the table. “I really wished that pauper… was his name? Yes, Phil, was here, so I could vent my anger on him,” Ethan added.Phil listened with anger boiling inside, clutching his glass tightly as they talked. Memories of the insults and physical pain inflicted by the brothers haunted his thoughts.“Yeah, I really loved beating the s**t out of that dog. I really wished he hadn't killed himself. By now, we would have been beating the hell out of him, instead of being here. Ahh, good times,” Aiden said, relaxing in his seat and calling the bartender.“Hey, bring our usual,” he commanded, but was disappointed to find out that someone had already ordered it. That person happened to be sitting behind him.“What do you mean it's been taken?” Aiden yelled at the bartender, making him shiver. “Who here could possibly pay half a million for a drink?” He asked, and the bartender pointed to Phil behind him. He turned his head, expecting to see a rich Arab billionaire, but instead, he saw a simple-looking man.To the surprise of no one, he burst out laughing, and his brother looked at Phil and laughed as well.Phil couldn't contain the anger brewing inside him at that moment. He wanted to confront them, but had his identity to protect. While they openly mocked him, he quietly sip his drink and hid his face.“Okay…okay. Hey, you street dog. I don't know what bank you robbed to get the money to pay for that. But I want that bottle, and you out of my bar,” Aiden tried to intimidate Phil with his size and voice, but for once in years, Phil wasn't afraid of him. He continued drinking his shots, tuning out their voices.“Are you f**king deaf, street dog? Give us the bottle!” Ethan yelled, prompting his bodyguards to prepare to go and attack Phil. They just needed a go-ahead order.“Call me a street dog again, and I will snap that mouth of yours,” Phil threatened, and luckily, they didn't recognize his voice.“Woah! Did this thing just threatened us? Talk back to us?” Ethan, the bigger one among the twins, stood up from his booth and made his way to where Phil was. He hoped to vent the anger he had within on Phil.“I think we found our new punching bag, brother,” he said, smiling deviously, and hurled a punch at Phil. But Phil quickly caught his hands, used his force against him, tossed him on the table, and punched his face, breaking his nose.Everybody who witnessed this was astonished by the sheer bravery of this common man. Disgracing a Sinclair, one of the city's most influential, was rare.Seeing one of their men getting beaten up, the girls the Sinclairs brothers came with ran out of there.At this point, the entire bar was eerily quiet, and all eyes were on the squabbling rivals. The two burly bodyguards that the twin brothers came with aimed their pistols at Phil.“Who's next?” Phil asked coldly. His eye brows' shadow covered most of his face, while he face remained down. He exuded sheer power and wrath.“Kill him, kill this bastard!” Ethan yelled through his bloody broken nose, and the guards open fire. But before Phil could sustain any damage, he quickly ducked, heaved himself over the booth, and disappeared into the bar dark regions.“Go! Go check and kill him!” Aiden yelled from his booth.As the guards proceeded to look behind the booth, a bottle smashed across one of their heads, and a bullet was fired. The bullet, however, didn't hit Phil but the other guard's leg.The two guards fell to the floor in pain, writhing in agony. Phil looked at his hands and wondered how all of a sudden he was battle-smart and stealthy like a ninja.The screams of the bar guests reverberated around the bar, as they ran into each other as they tried to make their way out of the bar. Phil made his way to the two brothers, who had scuttled cowardly to the edge of both booths, staring at him with fear-filled eyes.“Please don't hurt me,” they both pleaded. It seemed like they didn't recognized him. How could they? He was far bulkier and more good-looking than before.Glancing at the gun he held, at the petrified expression on the Sinclair brother's faces, and then at the racing guests, Phil had an epiphany about himself.It's wasn't just that he didn't want to be Alexander Lord, or being Alexander Lord was just too sudden. It was that a big part of him was afraid of being a Lord.His adopted mother taught him to be forgiving, kind, and caring, but if he becomes a Lord, he would embody everything that goes against the Lun's virtues and morals.Also, being a Lord would entail a trillion-dollar responsibility. He would have to lead the knights and become a vengeful person, seeking revenge on all those who have ever wronged his family and him.And honestly, now thinking about it, the prospect of all that doesn't sound that bad.If he could witness this terrified expressions every day on the faces of the wealthy individuals—Lily, Eve, Ethan, Aiden, Darren—who had once oppressed him dearly, he would be very happy.Moreover, if the murderers of his parents were on their knees, begging for mercy before he decided their fate, he would find greater inner peace than by forgiving them for their sins.Satisfied with his verdict on the matter of vengeance. Phil dropped the gun and made his way out, and Aiden shouted out to him with a shaking mouth. “We will find you and make you pay, you f*cking bum. I promise you that!”Phil spots four security guards matching towards him, and he swiftly took them out without breaking a sweat.While knocking out the last guard, he paused, and glance back at Aiden.“Come then. I will be waiting. Alexander Lord will be waiting,” Phil growled and disappeared.He made his way outside to see his driver waiting for him with a smirk on his face. It looks like he was privy to whatever transpired inside.Alex entered the car gracefully and with authority commanded, “Take me to Kate. I am ready to be a Lord now.”The driver did as he was told, and in no time, they were at the Lord's mansion.The driver pulled up in front of the Lord's grandeur mansion, but strangely this time there was a line of knights standing outside the car, waiting for Alex despite the sudden outburst of rain.All clothed in customized black suits that were now mildly wet, the knights exuded sheer bravery and loyalty. As Alex stepped out of the car, all the knights synchronously bowed and saluted him, yelling, “Welcome back, boss Lord!” at the top of their equally baritone voices.Witnessing this, Alex smugly grinned at the respect they showed him and made his way inside to see Kate and a rather familiar towering bald Italian man across the gigantic sitting room.Kate and the bald man turned towards him after a servant announced his arrival. With an impressed smirk on her face, she locked eyes with him, and he closed some distance between them.The Italian man, however, turned towards him with a stern expression on his face. He was almost as scary and cold-looking as the dragon tattoos he had all ove
Despite now officially being a Lord, Alex was far from happy; the scowl etched on his face while staring at Kate made it clear. He couldn't believe that she had almost set him up for murder and was bewildered by the sheer nonchalance now lingering in her expression after what had just happened.At no point in his life had he been required to exercise more restraint than just now, and this was including the fact that he had shared a brutal history with the people he wasn't supposed to kill. What if he actually pulled the trigger? Alex contemplated, while his smoldering gazed fixates on Kate. She, on the other hand, stood rigid, wondering why Alex hadn't taken the Lord's badge from her or, at the very least, shown any sign of elation as he had passed the test. She dropped her arms and closed some distance, unswayed by the unwelcoming demeanor, he had on. Now a breath's length from him, her eyes caught his hands, which were twitching furiously. She held them in an effort to calm him an
Alex instinctively took a stance upon hearing; finally, the moment was about to unfold. The world was on the verge of getting to know him, and after they did, from that point onward, nothing would be the same.Turning back would be impossible, and frankly, he was fine with that.Just from the unpleasant test he had successfully undergone, he already recognized that, after the release of his identity to the world, his newfound life wouldn't be a walk in the park.There would be glamorous celebrations, meetings, handshakes, threats on his life, fights, a pursuit of power, and undoubtedly, a bloody quest for true justice. Yet, knowing all these things, he was prepared to take the first initiative.From where he stood, he signaled for her to proceed. Nodding firmly in affirmation, Kate pressed a button on her tablet. Consequently, she received a phone call and mouthed, “Release it!” to the person on the other end of the line. A sharp female voice assented to her demand, and a few keyboard
When the commercials began airing, Kate turned to Alex with her default nonchalant expression. “So, what do you think? Everyone in the world now knows of your existence and would be eager to meet you tomorrow. How do you feel?” she asked, perceiving his now motionless state.Little did she know that Alexander's rigid presence was due to his newfound anxiety about mundane things—like what he would say at the party, how he would address the large gathering of people, and, most importantly, whether he could maintain the trillionaire facade and prevent someone from his past from recognizing him as Phil.Alex's mind dwelled on these thoughts for an endless moment, but a tap on his arm from Kate snapped him out of his worried reverie. Now scrutinizing his face intently, she tried to decipher whether the expression he wore conveyed fear, worry, or anxiety. Noticing her probing, Alex shrugged and composed himself.“It's amazing, and I feel great. Finally, everybody in the world will get to mee
In the garage, the knights selected the simplest car available for transport — a Range Rover — to discreetly move Alex across the city without attracting attention. In the vehicle, Alex sat securely, still reeling from what he had witnessed.How could they? How dare those people? After the gruesome things they did to him, they still had the audacity to want to name his child after the man who destroyed his parents. He wasn't going to let them get away with this; he was determined to make them pay: physically, emotionally, and, most importantly, financially.On the road, Alex indignation deepened as images of Darren smirking while holding Eve's baby bump invaded his thoughts. It seemed as though Darren was mocking him in the pictures, reveling in the fact that he had control over his child. It angered him, and losing his grip on his rage, he lashed out, hitting his clenched fist on his lap.The two knights heard the thud sound his fist resonated, and inquired if everything was okay wit
His mind mulled on the prospect of him about to get kidnapped, for real this time. He wasn't too afraid though as he was certain he could put up a good fight amongst whoever was unlucky enough to face him. He braced himself for the kidnap attempt, but waiting anxiously, not one person stormed out of the van, and match towards them. They were not the one getting jumped. Abruptly, a loud girlish screech filled the air, followed by the voices of men. From the continuous screams of the woman, desperate yelps for help, and the men vocally attempting to silence her, it became evident that she was in trouble. And Alex prepared to intervene, but was impeded by the knights, who locked the passenger doors.“What is this?! Unlock the doors and let's go and save her?” He yelled anxiously. They ignored him, and drew out their respective pistols, readying to protect him with it if the need be. “I am speaking to you people! Open the doors and let's go and save that woman before it's too late!”
Hearing grunts from his Knights engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the kidnappers — probably because they had used the last of their rounds — Alex rushed to assist them. Taking out one with a blow to the liver, he proceeded to the other, crippling him with a headlock. The remaining one, realizing he was outnumbered, surrendered, raising his hands shakily. But Knights looked at Alex, and nodded in agreement. Sooner, he both punched the man, sending him slumping to the ground unconscious.“Are you hurt Mister Lord?” The knights inquired of his wellbeing. He raised his hands smugly, signifying he took out the men to protect them, and could only do that if he was perfectly fine. He Knights understood his gesture, and bowed a response. “What should we do with them?” The younger amongst them asked, and Alex parted his lips to respond, but then it struck him that the lady they were about to kidnapped was still on the cold ground. He raised to where she was, his Knights behind him. Getting
Alex approached the attendant counter and wore a friendly smile. He parted his lips to speak, and as he did, he noticed the grimace that crept on the lady's face. “Good day. Okay, so I would like to acquire something. But that thing might not be available here, so if you don't mind. Could you call out your manager, so I can speak to her. She definitely knows what I'm looking for.” All the time Alex spoke, the attendant not once looked at his direction. She didn't even attempt to fulfill his requests, and just stood behind her desk, eyes glued her phone's screen. Later, she increased the phone's volume to drown out Alex's voice, after he tried repeating his request.For minutes, Alex spoke to her and she shunned him as if he wasn't a customer. Infuriated by her actions, the unknown heir proceeded to bellowed his words at her, and although it shook her slightly, she still didn't honor him as a customer.Instead, she dropped down her phone, distastefully beheld him, and sneered. “Didn't
The man chuckled heartily, revealing broken and bloodied teeth. His sudden amusement unsettled Alex, who was mere breaths away from him. He warned him to quiet down or face more beatings, but the man refused, even going as far as mocking him while continuing to laugh at his ridicules. This struck a chord in Alex, who released a series of punches to his face, not stopping still he could barely hear the man's cackling. Finally after minutes of venting his anger at his face, and his hands mildly swollen. He grabbed the man by the shirt, and pulled him.“Not so amused anymore huh? Tell me now. When Chester tasked you with kidnapping the girl, what information did he provide?” Alex's question was met with several coughs from the man, and him stiffening his face as if contemplating whether to answer. Thinking he was truly going to speak, Alex leaned in to listen, but then the man spat on his face, smirking at Alex's gullibility. His action made Alex to slowly retract from him, and prompting
Alex closed himself off for a moment, using controlled breathing to calm himself. Reflecting on everything that had transpired, it was easy for him to feel overwhelmed and lose his composure. However, with the conscious realization that he was the leader of it all – the Lord – he knew he had to take responsibility and lead when necessary. Understanding that weakness was inconsequential, he steadied himself.Heaving a deep breathe, he motioned to one of the Knight standing guard. He closed the gap between them with few strides. Then Alex Inquired about the torture methods used on enemies. His question was actually a mind-blend, as he didn't believe they would have any. But was stunned to realize that they actually do have torture methods they used on captured enemies to spill the secrets of their employers. Who would have expended that? Definitely not him. It's almost as if whenever he pushed deeper in the rabbit hole of his family, weird things keep unveiling. He surveyed the premise
Saying he was distraught would be an understatement, as he felt a mix of bewilderment, anxiety, shock, anger, and, most of all, fear. His mind also mulled over the possibility that his sister might die on her way to the hospital, and if that happened, it would be totally his fault. Her death would hang heavily on his conscience because it was his fault that she was in this predicament. If he hadn't behaved like a child and steadfastly refused to be taken here, both of them wouldn't have come in the first place, and nobody would have been hurt.Though it does beg the question: wouldn't the assassin have just rampaged through this place if they hadn't shown up and done even more damage? Wait... how did they ever know they were heading here in the first place? Because there's no way the Del Rosarios would've sent mercenaries to eliminate them here after his reveal party if they weren't certain that they were heading straight for this house. It struck him. Somebody is selling his enemies i
Verily, It wasn't common for them to be jumped in their own territory, but now that they were, it proves that their enemies no longer are no longer patiently waiting for the right moment to destroy them. They were going all out in destroying them, and didn't even the slightest, consider what the media would say from news about the Lord's sudden assassination gets out. “Stay here.” Kate ordered and prepared to go outside. Just before she could Alex held her back. “What't going on? And why are you charging out with a gun?” he questioned, agitated. “We are getting attacked by possibly one of the Del Rosarios elite assassins. In the past, when we took down their trafficking ports. We had encountered them, and were able to overpower them. But they have never tried to attack us in our turf before.” She spluttered, and bring out a knife, handing it over to him. “This is because you've been announced as the new Lord. They are desperate, and want you dead. Make sure to protect yourself the
“I told you not to speak to the press,” Kate's voice broke through the silence that had once enveloped the vehicle.“I know,” Alex mouthed, exhausted and peeved.“I told you that they are like vultures and would prey on you with utmost resolve,” Kate added, now nagging.“I know,” Alex repeated, pressing into his chair like a child getting scolded because he actually did something wrong.“They would take the things you say, twist them, then broadcast their version to the people watching. That's what I was worried about, and that was why I told you not to give them a listening ear to,” she reprimanded.“Kate, I know,” Alex bellowed. “It was my bad, and I should have listened to you, okay? Happy?” Immediately he said that statement, she quieted down, and there was absolute quietness in the limousine again.Alexander's mind still fixated on the questions he was asked at the party and how the Sinclairs looked at him after he was humiliated. Even after everything he had done, his archenemie
Alex shook his head vehemently thinking about it. Today had really be a strange day. While he walked along side Kate. His mind was was again flooded by thought of the Del Rosarios, but this type one particular one, he had thought he would despise. It was Claire, and thinking about her, he couldn't help but feel bad for the hateful words he hurled at her face. Out of spite and rage, he had uttered profanities at her, directing some of the anger he build up for her brother and father at her. If they see each other again, he would endeavor to apologize and ask about her well-being. He noticed how the Gate treated and acted around her. It didn't seem like someone who shows much affection to his wife. Or does he hate her because she is a Del Rosario? Alex wondered but blew that idea away. He knew little, but what he was certain of is that Kate had a lot of explaining to do when they get back to the mansion.They reached the entrance, and the press were all present at the door, waiting fo
Sauntering from the Sinclair's table to where he could hear Kate's voice, Alex spotted an unexpected visitor: Richard Carlos, the man he had confronted back in Madam Catherine's boutique, walking over to the Sinclair's table. Despite what had transpired between them, the crafty rich snob still had the audacity to attend his party. It seemed their showdown must've been downplayed in his mind, possibly forgetting the punch to his stomach, and he hadn't taken the hint that he shouldn't spotted anywhere close to him. Thankfully however, Richard hadn't brought his clingy girlfriend, someone Alex was not prepared to meet again.Closing the gap, they stood shoulder to shoulder in close vicinity. Scowling at each other, both men lingered in that tense moment before, strangely, Richard greeted him in the most spiteful manner possible, then walked past him to the Sinclair's table. Alex, still wary, scoffed and made his way toward Kate, pondering how Richard got out of prison so quickly. Then i
“Where is your proof to this claim?” Lily asked, knowing he doesn't have any. “I don't have any. I mean, if I wanted one, I could easily obtain it by just simply distributing the cash to whoever could provide footage. And trust me, there are a myriad of people who would provide.” Those words seemed to do the trick, and all of them, except for Kate of course, seemed genuinely taken aback. It seemed even they had forgotten that people were present in the bar, so someone must have taken footage of the confrontation. Even Alex had forgotten, so he made a mental note to remember to get that footage.Lily smiled again, this time as a mechanism to stifle the vexation that a youngster like Alex, who just entered their world, had something over them. “Hmm, I never knew a Lord could be so devious and crafty. I guess that speech about values was all a sham.” Lily sneered. “It wasn't. And I am not being crafty. I am simply playing the card I am currently being served.” Seriously, Alex couldn't
Realizing her actions, Alex couldn't help but feel appalled. Just months ago, she cheated on him with a Del Rosario while pregnant with his child, solely for his power and influence. She also stood by, watching as the man ridiculed and killed him, only to later marry the same man. Now, because he wasn't present, she was primed to latch onto another catch—him—simply because he was an upgrade. Honestly, if he could retch, he would have. He couldn't believe he once loved such a promiscuous woman.Recalling his purpose at the table, he shifted his gaze back to Lily Sinclair. The twins whispered to each other, looking visibly enraged, and balling their fist ready for a fight. However, Alex let out a scoffed at their attempts to look intimidating. He paid them no mind and proceeded with what he aimed to accomplish. “Miss Sinclair, right? Or am I mistaken? Because you and the other lady look to be of the same age, so I can't really tell who's mother and who's daughter.” He teased, making L