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
Victor was momentarily stunned as he observed the two people standing in front of him. Besides their different attire, the two looked exactly identical. He was at a loss for words and couldn't even manage a simple greeting. Even speaking to the man seemed difficult. "Kid, I heard you've been looking for my brother?" Mike said with a friendly smile, placing his arm around his brother's shoulder. "You see, my brother can be mean sometimes, but don't take it to heart." "Brothers?" Victor was only able to utter that single word. "Yeah, we're brothers. Can't you see the resemblance?" Mike sarcastically remarked, jokingly highlighting their similarities. "We even have similar names, except his starts with an N, while mine starts with an M." Victor, of course, recognized the resemblance and wasn't foolish enough to miss it. He was shocked because what the Watcher had said had come true. Not only did Nike approach him, but someone who looked exactly like Nike had also appeared. "Kid, I he
Early the next day, Victor prepared for his run. After an exhausting run, Mike was waiting for him at the training hall. "Kid, is that all you've got?" Mike asked, disappointed, as Victor was covered in sweat and out of breath. Victor had run more than he expected. He had misunderstood Mike's mention of running, assuming it was just his usual run. He didn't expect Mike to join him and add ankle weights to his own training. "I'm sorry. I haven't had proper sleep these days," Victor tried to explain, but he noticed Mike's growing disappointment. "Kid, are you trying to make excuses?" Mike handed him a bottle of water as they prepared for the next training session. Unbeknownst to them, there were hidden spectators observing their training from a corner. "Shouldn't we just go in instead of staring at them like paparazzi?" KO suggested, finding it annoying to hide and watch. "Be quiet, will you?" Nicholas stressed, trying to concentrate on counting while also wondering about the reaso
It was known to everyone that Mike had feelings for Josephine as well. However, he had accepted the fact that she was already in a relationship with their friend. He supported them wholeheartedly and even asked to be named the kid's guardian. However, Nicholas was assigned as the guardian before they even met each other. Mike would usually send letters to inquire about them, but after Josephine found out about their dark dealings, she cut ties with everyone. Due to their busy schedules, they had not kept in touch, and they had people checking on them to ensure their safety. They were concerned that their enemies might target both the mother and child. Victor was studying when he noticed Mike standing by the door. His instructor paused and greeted the man, asking if he needed any help. "Is there something we can assist you with, sir?" "Mike, is something wrong?" Victor asked, curious about the soft and gloomy expression on Mike's face as he looked at him. Mike smiled and shook his h
The next morning, KO came to visit Victor after she had taken out her frustration on Mike and beaten him up. "Kid, what were you thinking?" KO yelled at him early in the morning, not giving him a chance to get out of bed. "Morning, KO," he greeted her, not bothering to get up and wishing he could go back to sleep. 'Why is she here?' "Kid, if you plan on killing yourself, just do it. Why are you stupidly hurting yourself?" "I didn't hurt myself, I just got sick. Everyone gets sick once in a while. That's all," Victor reasoned, but it seemed to fall on deaf ears. "Kid, listen. If you think this will make you happy, I'm telling you it won't." "So, you're saying nothing will make me happy?" Victor became serious and somewhat annoyed with KO. "Kid, why can't you live your life and let go of the past?" KO insisted, not wanting any more bloodshed. She had worked hard to ensure they wouldn't spill any more blood. "I'll try." "Don't just consider, do it," KO said before leaving Victor
"Young man, welcome…" "Prime Minister, thank you, and happy birthday," Victor greeted the Prime Minister as he handed him his gift. "Your nephew? From what I know, you don't have a brother apart from..." The Prime Minister's eyes widened as he realized who the boy standing in front of him was. The boy's presence and aura were similar to the man he had been thinking of. "This is Victor Augustine, the late chairman's son," Nicholas explained, causing a wave of commotion among the people nearby. He had anticipated some looks of surprise, but he didn't expect such a significant impact. "Victor Augustine." "He is the late Chairman Augustine's son." "He is so handsome, just like his father." The whole room buzzed with excitement after the revelation. Victor was taken aback by the surprise people showed upon learning that his father had a son. It seemed that everyone easily showed favor towards him. 'Just who is my father in this country? Why do some people have fear in their eyes whe
It was the day Victor had been preparing for all this time—the day he would meet all the board members of his late father's company. He felt a mix of anxiety and anticipation, finding it hard to catch his breath despite his thorough preparations. "What's wrong?" KO asked, noticing Victor's pale appearance as he walked towards the car. "I'm fine, I just didn't get much sleep last night," Victor replied, clearing his throat as he struggled to breathe properly. "Kid, don't worry. Big sister will handle everything. All you have to do is be yourself..." As she spoke, KO realized how poorly Victor was actually feeling. "Try smiling, maybe that will help." "Victor, is something wrong?" Nicholas inquired as he joined them, having finished the necessary preparations before heading to the company. Victor turned to face him, shaking his head, even though he felt sick and on the verge of vomiting. He chose to keep his worries to himself. "Very well, let's go then," Nicholas stated as they al
"KO, that's enough," Victor said, interrupting her, wanting to continue with what he had to say. "For now, I have nothing to say about whether I'm fit for the role or not. I'll let time speak for itself. Anyways, you've all had your say, and Nicholas and KO have already informed you. Whether you like it or not..." The atmosphere suddenly grew cold as Victor stood up from his chair, looking each of them in the eyes. "I am the Chairman. If you have something to say, speak now, before I change my mind." Nicholas, KO, and Walter, along with those who knew the late Chairman Augustine, were shocked. They felt as if they were witnessing the late chairman himself. Victor's tone and manner were exactly like his father's when he grew annoyed with the board members. "So, if you have nothing more to say, better keep your mouths shut. I may not be my father, but who knows, I could be worse than him," Victor declared as he made his way out of the meeting room, leaving everyone in shock. Even Nich