Instead of heading back to the hotel, Victor decided to roam around the city while KO returned alone. When she arrived, she immediately sought out Nicholas to discuss some matters. "How was it? Did he do something to make you look so distressed?" Nicholas asked sarcastically, finding KO's anxiety peculiar. Even if Victor had confronted the old man, she was more than capable of handling the situation. With her connections and resources, there was no problem she couldn't solve. "It's not that. The kid did well. He didn't do anything," KO sighed, turning to one of the housekeepers to request a bottle of wine. "So, what's the problem then? If he didn't do anything, why do you appear so worried? Did he curse the old man?" Nicholas inquired, trying to make sense of KO's behavior. "He didn't even go to see him," she replied, taking the bottle of wine from the housekeeper and drinking straight from it. "What? Then what did you do there? If he didn't go, why do you seem so troubled?" Nicho
It was not even daybreak when Victor went to visit Gramps. He explained everything to him, and to express his gratitude, he gave him the gift he had prepared for him and his son. Holding back his tears, the old man became emotional. He had been worried about Victor since he hadn't heard from him, and now to see him doing well brought immense relief. "Gramps, Big brother…" Victor couldn't hold back his emotions any longer; a tear fell as he embraced the old man. "I promise to visit you one day. Please take care until I come back." "Victor, you take care as well. You are always welcome here," Gramps said, returning the boy's embrace. To him, Victor was like a son, and every time he returned home injured, Gramps felt his heart ache. Now, as Victor was about to leave, Gramps could only smile with a mix of sadness and pride. He was upset to see him go, but proud that Victor was about to embark on a new journey. As Victor prepared to step inside the car, Big Brother came running towards h
When they landed, Victor was exhausted from the long flight. To his surprise, he suddenly felt nauseous and ended up throwing up. The situation became even worse when KO burst into laughter, making him feel like a clown. Nicholas did his best to comfort him, but KO's laughter was too strong, leaving a lasting impact on Victor. "Hey, darling, I'm sorry. Can you please call me auntie again?" KO pleaded as they disembarked from the plane. "I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well enough to address you at the moment," Victor replied, standing firm in his annoyance. He wished there was something he could do about it, but he realized that it was normal for people to get motion sickness and vomit. It was just unfortunate that he was with someone who would make fun of him. "Ignore her. She can be crazy... well, almost every single minute, even seconds," Nicholas sighed, expressing regret for bringing her along. "It's fine, Uncle. It was my first flight. Like you said, I'll get used to it," Victor r
Victor was on the verge of exhaustion, both mentally and physically, due to the rigorous training regimen set by Nicholas. He regretted agreeing to take on such a heavy workload, as it left him drained and overwhelmed. "Make sure you finish answering all those questions." "Victor, you need to complete the book right away. It's crucial that you grasp the fundamentals." "No, you're doing it wrong." From one class to another, Victor pushed himself to learn everything, despite feeling annoyed by the constant scrutiny of the teachers. He persevered, determined to complete each task that was assigned to him. After finishing one of his numerous classes, Victor sought solace in the garden. He found tranquility there, preferring the outdoors over the confines of the house. It wasn't that the people inside the house were unpleasant; it was simply the house itself that seemed unwelcoming. Even though his father had built the house, it held little interest for him. Many parts of the house wer
It had been days since Victor began his search for Nike. He didn't want to ask Nicholas or Walter for help, fearing they would bombard him with questions. So he took it upon himself to search without any clues as to where Nike might be. Victor would join everyone for meals, hoping to run into Nike. But instead, he found himself constantly teased by KO, who had already guessed his true intentions for joining them at the table. After yet another dinner without Nike, Victor wearily left the room, maintaining his usual obedient and carefree demeanor. "Kid," KO called out to him. Victor was exhausted from his daily lessons and endless roaming around the estate. He had no energy left to engage with KO, who was the last person he wanted to be around after such a tiring day. "What now?" Victor replied, his tone reflecting his fatigue and indifference towards KO's words. "Why so down? Shouldn't you be happy to see me? I have some good news for you," KO said, wrapping her arms around Victo
Early the next morning, Victor was wide awake due to a lack of sleep. He couldn't rest after hearing Watcher's words. Instead of worrying about their truthfulness, he decided to take action and see what would happen. Victor went to the bathroom to freshen up and change, opting for a pair of running shoes. As he admired the new shoes, he recalled that Walter mentioned Nike had prepared them for him. "Despite his appearance, he has a keen eye for choosing nice shoes." Exiting his room, Victor noticed some of the servants already awake and cleaning the house. He marveled at how early they started their day to ensure the house was spotless by the time others woke up. As he walked down the hallway, the attentive servants greeted him, their keen senses noticing his every move. Checking the time on his father's old watch, Victor remembered Nicholas sharing the story behind it. It was the first watch his father had bought with a year's worth of savings from his first decent job. Despite hav
That afternoon, instead of resting, Victor decided to go for another run, as Watcher had instructed. "When the sun makes the cloud the same color as itself, then go for a run. The person who can help you will approach you." Victor found it challenging to follow through on Watcher's instructions, as he had not expected it to require multiple runs. He had thought that since Nike was supposed to arrive that day, he would be able to approach him. Little did he know, everything was just a stepping stone to achieving his goal. He soon realized the value of his father's watch. "Nothing worth having comes easy in life." Taking a deep breath, Victor prepared himself for the run. As soon as his body felt warmed up from stretching, he started running, with the wind as his companion. Despite not being as fit as those who had trained for years, Victor's body was well-balanced from enduring beatings over the years. This allowed him to handle the long run that morning. "Damn it, my body is already
Not long after, Victor met his end; he was exhausted after days of non-stop running. He had kept going until his body was shaking, on the verge of breaking. As he was about to take a break, he noticed a black car heading towards the main door. "Is Nicholas back?" he wondered aloud, curious about who had just arrived. He headed towards where the car was going and soon noticed the people who had arrived from a distance. Among them was the person he had been waiting for. Victor did not approach them immediately, as he noticed a stranger who had come out of the house, someone he had never seen before. He continued to observe the situation as the group talked amongst themselves. At the same time, Walter seemed to be reporting something to Nicholas, causing him to be greatly shocked. From his distant vantage point, Victor couldn't hear their conversation but continued to watch intently. "What? Victor has been running for days?" Nicholas was dumbfounded by the news he just received upon hi