The ladies in particular seemed to devour him with their eyes, their admiration bordering on fixation. It was uncomfortable. Richard could feel their stares—heavy, intense, as if they were silently appraising every inch of him. He shifted uncomfortably under the weight of their gaze, but there was nothing he could do about it. He couldn’t exactly tell them to stop staring, not without making the situation more awkward. So, he did what he could—he endured it, though every second of it grated on his nerves.Finally, the door to the lecture hall opened, and the lecturer entered, putting an end to the gossip and unwanted attention. The students quickly turned their focus to the front of the room, the tension in the air dissipating as the class began. For the next hour, the lecture proceeded as planned. Everyone was engaged, their minds fixed on the material at hand. With exams looming just around the corner, the importance of this lecture weighed heavily on the students, forcing them to gi

After the unsettling encounter at the university, Richard was heading to a nearby restaurant to clear his mind. But fate had other plans. As he walked along the street, a car suddenly sped toward him, the engine roaring as it came dangerously close to hitting him. Richard’s heart raced, and his anger surged as the car barely missed running him over. He couldn’t let this slide. Not today. His temper flared, and he marched towards the car, determined to make the driver aware of how reckless they had been.When the car came to a stop, Richard approached, ready to voice his frustration. As the driver stepped out, he was taken aback to see a woman behind the wheel. She was striking—fair-skinned with blonde hair, dressed in expensive designer clothes that spoke of wealth and elegance. But despite her poised appearance, something in her demeanor suggested that she was distressed, her eyes filled with unease."What were you driving? Why the rush? You almost ran me over! You’ll have to compensa

Richard stood over Andrew's frail body, the room thick with anticipation. His fingers wrapped around the silver acupuncture needles as he took a deep, steadying breath. The weight of the moment settled in, but his focus was unwavering. With a slight flick of his wrist, the first needle slid into Andrew's lower abdomen. His hands were steady, his movements precise, as a pulse of energy seemed to flow through the needle into the old man’s body. Richard’s mind was fully absorbed in the task at hand.His second needle followed, just above the first. Without hesitation, he continued, positioning the next few in a straight line from the first two. But Richard didn’t simply insert the needles. Instead, he delicately and deliberately pushed them upward from Andrew's abdomen, forcing them slowly and gently. Each insertion seemed to stir something deep within the old man’s body—like something was awakening, shifting beneath his skin. For a moment, Richard could almost feel it, the tension, the r

Richard didn’t quite understand Laura’s insistence, but there was a glimmer of hesitation in his heart. She had given him the black card, something valuable, and yet she was not satisfied. She felt she owed him more, and as she spoke, her voice carried an intense sincerity that seemed to both pull him in and push him away at the same time."Richard," she said, her voice soft yet determined, "I’ve told you many times that it's not about the black card. What you did for my father was beyond what anyone could have expected. You gave him back his life, and for that, I can't just thank you with a card. You're special, Richard, and I want to treat you like someone who deserves that kind of appreciation."Richard felt the weight of her words. There was genuine gratitude in her tone, but beneath it, there was something more—a pull he couldn't quite place. Before he could respond, Laura stood up and walked towards him, her steps slow and deliberate, a seductive sway in her walk that caught Rich

Everyone was shocked as Trevor Spanner, known for his elusive presence in the company, hurriedly approached Richard.“Who is Mr. Richard Morgan?” Trevor Spanner asked with curiosity.Richard was slightly taken aback, but he knew exactly who it was. Trevor Spanner was a name known across the industry.“Mr. Richard Morgan, it's truly an honor to meet you,” Trevor Spanner said, bowing slightly in a gesture of respect.The group around them froze in disbelief. The powerful Trevor Spanner, someone who was usually seen at high-profile meetings, was bowing to Richard?“I’m terribly sorry for the delay,” Trevor continued, still bowing. “Please, feel free to punish me as you see fit. I truly regret the inconvenience caused.”Richard replied calmly, “You’ve arrived just in time. I thought you might not make it.”Trevor smiled, “I was held up, but as soon as I received your call, I rushed here. I never want to be the reason for delaying anything important related to the restaurant.”The onlookers