“Who are you? Who do you think you are to feel rich, eh? What do you do? Nothing. Aren't you poor? Aren't you the one who has to depend on college to pay your fees, while you play for them? Huh? Is that not who you are? What else? You are made up of nothing but crap, and I'm very sure that you're happy living a fake life,” Norton said.“I am not who you think I am. I am someone different – different from what you used to see, and that's because I have been elevated!” Alaric said.“What? Elevated? What do you…”“I am the CEO of the Wright Empire!” Those were the only words that Alaric needed to say to keep Norton's mouth right that instant. Norton's eyes widened as Alaric's words hung in the air. The room seemed to shrink, the walls closing in on him as if the revelation had physical weight. He couldn't tear his gaze away from Alaric, who stood there with an air of quiet confidence, as though dropping bombshells were a daily routine. A pregnant pause enveloped them, the silence ec

Norton's stern voice cut through the tension, "Hurry, Alaric, or I might change my mind about showing you Evelyn." Alaric nodded, a knot of anxiety tightening in his stomach. He turned around, uncertainty clouding his thoughts. Seeing Evelyn was his priority, a reassurance he needed, but Norton's shrewdness hinted at potential risks. Outside, Alaric paced towards his car, contemplating his next move. He needed those briefcases of money. Inside the vehicle, he pressed the button on the communication chip, establishing a connection with the commander. The familiar voice crackled through, assuring Alaric that he was readable."Can you read me?""Yes sir! What's the situation, young master?" the commander inquired, cutting straight to the chase. Alaric hesitated, unsure of how to navigate this precarious scenario. "The criminal wants the money first," he explained, a tinge of frustration in his voice. "He said he needed to see the money."The commander, ever composed, responded, "Have yo

"What the freak in the world are you saying? I'm not a poor lad. I am rich, and anyone with good eyesight can definitely attest to that," Norton said, still trying to pretend. "I didn't know that you were this kind of a person. Not only do you not have sympathy for human beings, and disregard the lowly, but you also lie. That seems like a good resume for your job," Alaric said. Norton clenched his fist. "Say one more word and I will give you a taste of my fist," he threatened Alaric, finally submitting to Alaric's technical mind game.Alaric stood tall, a sly grin playing on his lips. "So, Norton, have you finally submitted? I knew that you couldn't handle pretending for too long. Exactly as I had anticipated it to be," he said. Norton shot him a menacing glare, his fists clenched. "I swear, Alaric, say another word and I'll punch you."Internal fury raged within Norton as Alaric's smug satisfaction fueled his anger. Norton's eyes narrowed, nostrils flaring, a tempest of emotions

Norton's eyes widened in shock as he looked down at Alaric sprawled on the ground. Stuttering, he managed to ask, "Are… you bleeding?" The sight of Alaric's soaked clothes sent a chill down Norton's spine.Stammering through his words, Norton expressed disbelief that his kick had inflicted such harm on Alaric. Panic threatened to overtake him, but he fought to regain composure, forcing himself to stay calm. "I... I didn't want it to come to this," Norton confessed, addressing Alaric. "But I had no other option. I can't let you ruin everything. You are the one who is always making me angry, and I don't like it. I might actually hurt you when I am angry, and look. This is the result." His words hung heavy in the air as he reluctantly admitted to leaving Alaric to bleed until death.Alaric groaned in pain, helpless on the ground, unable to counter Norton' s cold decision. Norton turned away, determined to carry out the next steps of his plan. He marched towards the location where the ca

“I thought you said this is your time to make the orders now, Alaric. Why aren't you doing it? Why are you just lying helplessly doing nothing? How can you protect your secretary, or even find her, if you can't beat me? I'm the one who told you to come here to see her, but it is so unlucky that I don't have her with me. No matter what, I am sure that I will get out of this place with your money,” he said. “D… don't,” Alaric stuttered, gasping for air. “D… don't do it. She has gone through a lot… I don't… want her to suffer more.”“What? Your money?”“E… Evelyn. Tell me where she is…” Alaric requested.“I don't know. The only thing I know is that I am taking your money,” he said.“Please. I am begging you not to do this. Don't take the money without showing me where she is,” Alaric pleaded.“I told you that I don't know where she is. Why are you still asking me about her?!” He shouted. “If you want to know where she is then I think you should find out about that but don't ask me for h