Serena opened her eyes slowly, her head pounding and her vision blurry. She blinked several times, trying to make sense of her surroundings. The room was dimly lit, with stone walls that gave off an eerie, cold feeling. She didn't recognize the place at all. Panic began to rise as she struggled to remember how she got there. The last thing she recalled was being with her boyfriend Cheong a couple of hours ago.Cheong had finally asked her out and she had accepted. Things have happened so fast that they'd kissed a couple of times, almost leading to something else. She had never felt what she felt towards Cheong for any guy before and she had really grown to love him.She had gone out with Cheong and they had had a good time together. Everything had been so perfect, sharing a couple of heartwarming kisses. She couldn't help but wonder if it was Cheong who had brought her there but it wasn't looking like it, as there was nothing romantic about the room.The walls were adorned with photo
Serpens arrived at the old, decrepit building where Serena was being held. He had tracked her here through sheer determination and a stroke of luck. Heart pounding, he burst through the door, adrenaline driving him forward. He found Serena tied to a chair in the dimly lit room."Serena!" he shouted, rushing to her side. He untied her quickly, and as soon as she was free, they embraced tightly."Serpens," Serena whispered, tears streaming down her face. "It's my new boyfriend. He drugged me. That's how the evil Winter was able to capture me."Serpens pulled back, shock evident on his face. "Boyfriend? I had no idea.""I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it. We've been seeing each other for a while now. I thought you were too busy, so I didn't tell you about him."Serpens couldn't believe his ears that Serena now has a boyfriend. His only regret was that she got involved with a guy who doesn't love her."What's his name?" He asked."It's Cheong. Cheong Wei." Serena replied, taking Serpen
Inspector Lui arrived at the scene, his heart racing as he saw Serena cradling Serpens. Without wasting a moment, he rushed to their side, his eyes widening in concern as he took in Serpens's injuries."Help me get him into the car," he instructed, his voice steady despite the urgency in his movements.Serena nodded, and together they carefully lifted Serpens and carried him to the police car. Inspector Lui eased Serpens into the back seat, ensuring he was as comfortable as possible before speeding off towards the hospital.He couldn't help but notice the panic and fear that was written all over Serena's face. "He'll be fine." He said, trying to ease her worries."I really hope so," Serena replied, turning back to see Serpens, barely conscious but his breath steady.She couldn't help but blame herself. She thought if she hadn't gotten herself involved with Cheong then Winter wouldn't have been able to lay his hands on the flash drive and Serpens wouldn't have had a reason to fight wit
Cheong sat alone in his room, staring right straight at the ceiling. He couldn't shake off the guilt that gnawed at him as he replayed the events with Winter and Serena in his mind, realizing the gravity of his betrayal. He knew he had made a terrible mistake by drugging Serena, driven by desperation and fear. Now, the weight of his actions pressed down on him, and he found himself longing for her forgiveness, realizing too late how much he truly loved her.He scanned through some of the beautiful pictures they had taken together in the few weeks they've been together and it was such a beautiful sight to behold.Indeed, Serena was damn beautiful. She was everything he ever wanted in a girl, beautiful, intelligent, smart, loving and kind. Those qualities were rare to find in just one person and Serena had all of them.While he was still in deep thoughts, looking at the beautiful pictures, his phone buzzed right there in his hands, breaking his reverie. It was a call from Tiara.The tw
Serpens lay in his hospital bed, staring at the ceiling in frustration. Two days had passed since his brutal encounter with Winter, and yet his wounds stubbornly remained unhealed. The once-familiar sensation of rapid recovery eluded him, leaving him feeling vulnerable and weakened. He found it difficult what was behind his wounds not healing as it had always been.His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps. The door opened, and Dr. Sun walked in, accompanied by Xin, the stone bearer. Serpens sat up, wincing at the pain that shot through his body."Doctor," Serpens began, his voice tinged with anxiety, "why aren't my wounds healing? What’s happening to me?"Dr. Sun approached his bedside, her expression serious but compassionate. She didn't know how to break the news to him but she knew she had to tell him anyway. "Serpens, your DNA is changing. It appears that you are losing your dragonic powers at an alarming rate. If this continues, the consequences could be dire." D
Inspector Lui, and his colleague, Inspector Chan, stood at the edge of the dark alley where Tiara had disappeared. Cheong had called to inform the police and they had come immediately to investigate what had happened.They had arrived a bit late as Cheong was already gone by the time they got to the scene. Though there was no one there to ask what had happened, the remnants of Tiara's struggle were evident— scuff marks on the ground. Inspector Lui's brow furrowed in thought as he pieced together the clues. It was obvious that the victim wasn't killed, at least from what he could conclude. There were no blood stains anywhere."It doesn't make sense," Inspector Chan said, scratching his head. "Why take her and not kill her like she did to the male victims leaving the skull mark on all of them? What's different about her?"Inspector Lui pondered for a moment. "It’s unusual, that's for sure. Maybe there's something about her that the spirit needs or can't bring herself to destroy. We nee
Tiara, groggy and disoriented, slowly opened her eyes to a nightmarish sight. Her hands were tied to wooden poles, the rough rope digging into her wrists. The surroundings were dark and ominous, with flickering shadows cast by dim torches lining the stone walls. The last thing she remembered was being dragged and pulled by someone she couldn't see his or her face. She remembered having spoken with Cheong and how they've settled their differences.They were just about to leave when the strange figure appeared from nowhere. They had tried running but the strange creature got to her and pulled her away.She cried out for help, her voice echoing through the eerie silence, but no one responded."Help!" She cried again but there was still no response.Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching. Her heart pounded in her chest as the sound grew closer. Emerging from the shadows was a figure she thought she'd never see again—her mother, who had died and was buried long ago. Her eyes widened in
Jack Brynner stepped out of the sleek black limousine, straightening his tailored suit as he gazed at the grand entrance of the conference center. The annual business conference was in full swing, with men in sharp suits milling around, exchanging firm handshakes and business cards.Since Yul's death, he had not not attended any of the business summits in Draketown. Highly priced fishes were becoming a rare commodity and a lot of investors were ready to throw in their money for an upscale.The Brynner's holdings were facing more competition than ever before as more businessmen were investing in the business. Two of his prominent competitors were the Qingyues's corporation and the Chang's Group of companies.Walking towards the registration desk, Jack scanned the crowd, taking in the familiar faces of competitors, partners, and old acquaintances. Suddenly, his eyes locked onto a woman he hadn't seen in years—it was Kim Qingyue, Director Lan's mother. His heart skipped a beat. Kim had