All Chapters of From Nothing to Norton: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30
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Chapter 21 A Spy
Alone in the room, Newton scanned his surroundings, desperately seeking anything that could aid his escape. His eyes fell upon a screwdriver placed on a table in the far corner. A surge of hope coursed through him as he noticed a pocket knife just a few feet away. He struggled with his hands, but the chains that bound him held firm, frustrating his attempts.Undeterred, Newton vigorously shifted his body, attempting to loosen the screws securing his chair. Despite his relentless efforts, the joint displayed no sign of weakness. Determined, he exerted all his remaining strength, pushing against the chains in a futile attempt to break free. To his dismay, the chains refused to budge.Exhaustion consumed Newton as weariness enveloped his weakened body, compounded by the torment he had endured throughout the day. Realizing the futility of his endeavors, he fell silent, accepting the harsh reality. His gaze wandered once more, observing the tantalizing tools of escape lying tantalizingl
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Chapter 22 Ingrate
Newton was escorted to the waiting black SUV's back seat, accompanied by Mr. Lee and Drax seated beside him. Glancing around, Newton counted five black SUVs, each filled with men dressed in black suits. The convoy of vehicles began to depart from the Lee compound, one by one, with Newton situated in the fourth SUV."How are you feeling?" Mr. Lee inquired, seeking a response from Newton.Silent and unresponsive, Newton met Mr. Lee's gaze but chose not to answer.Attempting to lighten the mood, Mr. Lee teased, "Cheer up. You'll meet your father soon. Aren't you happy?"Newton remained silent, locking eyes with Mr. Lee, secretly harboring thoughts of revenge. He had mentally marked Mr. Lee as one of the individuals he would eliminate given the opportunity.Dismissing Newton's mood, Drax interjected, "Man, let the fool sulk. He'll die soon."After a while, they arrived at Coast View. As Mr. Lee's car came to a stop, the accompanying cars parked adjacent to it. Newton noticed an SUV already
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Chapter 23 Tough Fight
Newton's heart shattered at the deafening sound of Drax's gunshot. Dread consumed him, fearing the worst outcome. His eyes darted towards his father, witnessing the gradual descent of his body to the ground. Tears welled up in his father's eyes as he cast a perplexed gaze at Drax. Newton heard his father mutter a single word before succumbing to the ground."No!" Newton's anguished scream pierced the air, escaping his lips involuntarily.Shock and disbelief gripped him. "Why?" he seethed at Drax, his face contorted with deep hatred."Shut up, you fool!" Drax bellowed, his voice laced with fury."I'll kill you!" Newton's voice reverberated with unbridled rage.In a sudden twist, three snipers were hurled in front of Mr. Lee, their presence immediately arousing alarm as they turned their attention to the intruder approaching them.With swift and deadly precision, Kira, a familiar face to Newton, executed the assailants, causing two of Mr. Lee's men to clutch their bleeding throats, their
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Chapter 24 No Rest
Drax and Kira engaged in a fierce and evenly matched fight. As time passed, Newton closely observed Kira's movements, noticing her occasional gestures of pain, clutching her left hand to her wounded abdomen. Blood stained her clothing, a clear sign of her injury.Newton's attention shifted as he saw a glint behind Drax's knuckles. It was a small, lethal blade, dripping with blood. In that moment, Newton realized he, too, was bleeding from the numerous cuts inflicted by Drax's blade. The pain, previously numbed by adrenaline, now surged as he laid eyes on the weapon.Despite Kira's valiant efforts, Drax effortlessly parried her attacks, growing stronger as both combatants weakened. Determined to aid Kira, Newton cautiously advanced, accidentally kicking a metallic object buried in the sand. Curiosity piqued, he uncovered the object with his foot, revealing Kira's sword.Without hesitation, Newton retrieved the sword and called out, "Kira!" Catching her attention, he hurled the weapon
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Chapter 25 Power
Newton frantically searched his pockets but found nothing, his anxiety growing. He looked back to see the doctor and nurse behind him, both wearing sheepish smiles."Is there a problem, sir?" the voice behind the counter asked."Not at all," Newton replied, continuing his fruitless search.Suddenly, a realization struck him. He wasn't coming from home; he had just escaped a war zone, stripped of his belongings."Can I use your phone for a moment?" Newton asked the doctor with a hopeful smile."Sure, anything for you, sir!" the doctor replied kindly.Newton dialed Grinch's number, desperately hoping for a solution."Grinch, this is Newton," he said urgently.Before Grinch could respond, Newton blurted out, "Bring fifty thousand dollars in cash to Green Tree Hospital!""Okay boss," came the swift reply.Newton turned to return the phone to the doctor, a glimmer of hope in his eyes."I'm sorry, we don't accept cash here. You should deposit the cash before paying with your card," the voice
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Chapter 26 Going Forward
Newton and his men regrouped inside the Maybach, which they had entered after his injury had been treated. A heavy silence enveloped them, but it was broken by Grinch, who expressed their relief at having Newton back. He apologized for what Newton had endured at the hands of the Lees, referring to them as "filthy."Curiosity sparked among the men, and they asked about "Big Boss," seeking an update. Newton, avoiding direct eye contact, deflected their question, mentioning that he would discuss it later. His heart sank as the haunting image of his father being shot by Drax replayed in his mind like a movie.Another member of the group inquired about Drax, as if they were able to read Newton's thoughts and wanted to know what had become of him. Newton remained silent, not offering any response, and they respected his silence, sensing his inner turmoil.After a while, they arrived at their destination, Newton's home. As Newton stepped out of the car, he was greeted by a legion of Nort g
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Chapter 27 Project
Newton arrived at school on Monday morning, just in time for his class to begin. However, as he took his seat, his classmates greeted him with taunts of "Broke boy!" and mocking remarks about his absence from school. They joked about him getting caught up in the construction site and forgetting about his studies. One classmate even sarcastically asked for his autograph, commenting on his supposed popularity as the "broke" student.Amidst the laughter and jeers, Robert approached Newton, trying to shield him from the unwanted attention. He asked, "Hey Newt! Tell me about your little break from school." Newton chose not to respond and quietly returned to his seat, hoping to escape the scrutiny.During class, the instructor assigned a group project that required teams of twelve students. Newton's group was changed five times before the instructor settled on one. Some students complained about having Newton in their group, claiming he would slow them down or that he couldn't afford the
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Chapter 28 Harley Receptionist
Newton and Robert arrived at the SID automobile company, only to find their friends stranded at the gate, being denied entry.Curious about the situation, Newton and Robert walked over to join them at the gate."What's the problem?" Newton inquired, seeking clarity."Why don't you go sit somewhere while Jeremiah works on it?" Tonya snapped at Newton, her words filled with hostility.Newton stared at her blankly for a few seconds, not fully comprehending the animosity directed towards him. Tonya, realizing her harsh response, felt a pang of embarrassment."Yeah, go sit somewhere, broke boy!" Jeremiah chimed in, his tone dripping with disdain.Taking a deep breath, Newton tried to diffuse the tension. "Relax, we are all here for the same reason."Newton couldn't help but wonder why Jeremiah had chosen the SID automobile company to obtain the necessary parts for their digital scale. Surely they could have found what they needed at smaller shops and at a more affordable price."Do we even
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Chapter 29 Downgrade
Nicolas raised his hand to ask a question."What is the lowest price of a car produced by SID Automobile?" Nicolas inquired.Engr. Theo responded, "The lowest-priced vehicle we offer is $30,000, and it happens to be a forklift. Our vehicles are designed to be affordable while maintaining the highest quality for everyday uses.""Affordable indeed," Nicolas snorted sarcastically.Engr. Theo glanced at him but chose not to provide a direct response. Instead, he spoke in general terms, emphasizing that the pricing reflects the value customers receive.Jeremiah chimed in, "I think you should raise the prices of your cars. They are too cheap!"The girls looked at him with admiration, while Allison added, "That means Newton here will be able to afford one after sixty years!"Engr. Theo looked at Allison quizzically, seeking clarification."Who is Newton?" he asked.He wanted to ensure she wasn't referring to his billionaire boss."This broke-i-o right here," Allison replied, pointing her fing
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Chapter 30 Respect
"Where will you get off?" Robert inquired as the taxi continued its journey."Before I get home," Newton responded, intentionally vague."Why? Are you not going home today?" Robert probed further, his curiosity evident."Does it matter?" Newton countered, not revealing his true intentions.Despite passing Robert's street, Robert seemed unfazed by the fact."Robert, we passed your street," Newton reminded him, hoping to redirect the cab."Oh, I know. I want to stop over there," Robert replied, gesturing vaguely to an ambiguous location."...Okay," Newton reluctantly agreed, playing along with Robert's nosiness.As minutes turned into thirty, the cab continued on its way, and Newton's suspicion grew. He had initially planned to disembark near his house and take another cab to Green Tree Hospital without Robert's knowledge. However, it appeared that Robert was determined to stick around.Both men remained silent in the cab until Newton finally broke the silence."Where exactly is the 'ove
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