All Chapters of The Ascent of Jeffery Flamel; Restoring Alchemy's Legacy : Chapter 241
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CHAPTER 241
Zoro Yamigawa... The master who had always backed the Prescott family... The master who had conspired with Aadam afterwards to kill Harold and Bob Prescott. It wasn't surprising he would come after Jeffery Flamel.Jeffery wasn't surprised. In fact he had expected either Aadam or Zoro to attack him. This standoff had been long overdue for some time now."You're not surprised at all," Zoro noticed this. "Most of the times, once I reveal myself to opponents they would falter.""Maybe I don't know who you really are," Jeffery replied. "All I know is that you worked for the Prescott family. And now you're working for Aadam like a lapdog."Zoro fell silent for some moments. Then his lips curled up into an exaggerated smile. "I just told you, I'm not working for anyone but myself.""Is that why you willing gave off the Dark Stone to Aadam?" Jeffery taunted. "I believe you were after the stone, just like you're after this one.""Yes," Zoro replied. "I just couldn't get it. Well, it's not as i
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Jeffery didn't even bother to dispose the body secretly. He was already wanted by the cops and didn't want anymore negative attention. The public already saw him as a murderer after the deaths of Harold and Bob Prescott, as well as the armed robber from before.He would have also gone with the best option, checking out of the hotel before anyone found out. He could have just taken his things and ran away. But he didn't also do this.Instead he decided to inform the hotel attendant. Right now he decided to expose Zoro's schemes, how he had been plotting against Aadam Prescott and the Yamigawa sect. He wanted to throw off the target which had been placed on him, or reduce it if it didn't work.So he walked to the telephone and called the telephone attendant. "Something happened right now, and I want you to check it out.""What happened?" the young woman's voice sounded from the other end."An assassination attempt," he replied. "And I don't want you to call the police... yet."There was
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Stacy stood facing Jeffery for some time. She couldn't even stare him in the eyes because she was afraid. But then she was no longer shuddered like before. She had calmed down and didn't know why. Somehow, she believed what Jeffery Flamel just said despite everything she saw on the news."So, do you promise to help me?" Jeffery asked. "I think I should rephrase this. Please, can you help me Stacy?"Stacy lifted her head slightly, staring into his eyes. They were filled with so much emotions. It was as if he was feeling hopeful after a long time of being sad and hopeless. Was that the feeling she was getting from him?"You see, I was once a nobody," Jeffery said. "Then a fortuitous encounter with Rita Stirling made me realize something... that I was not living up to my potential."He smiled dreamily. "Then I worked hard, doing things no one could. I went into pharmacy, created drugs you couldn't imagine existed.""Like that anti-aging lotion?" Stacy managed a shaky smile.Jeffery narro
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Stacy fell silent for some moments. Her eyes then darted between Zoro's corpse and Jeffery who was looking at her with a hidden anticipation. She narrowed her eyes and bit her lips as if contemplating on what decision to make."What's in for me?" she finally asked Jeffery.The young alchemist was stumped. He hadn't expected this question. It was not as if he had thought she would help him for free. It was just that his mind hadn't considered that at all. So he didn't know how to respond for some time."I'm joking," Stacy smiled. "Don't you know how to take a joke? Rita Stirling must be really trying."It took a couple of seconds for Jeffery to understand what she was saying. And when he finally did, he beamed a wide smile at her. The smile later dissolved into a chuckle. The joke was really funny."Don't take me wrong," he said. "It's not that I expected you to do everything for me... I was just stumped.""Well, I was kinda surprised you acted that way," she said. "You just froze as i
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When Jeffery was done with everything, he stood up slowly. He handed Stacy her phone and thanked her for helping him. Right now he needed to get away before the cops arrived.Although there was nothing they could do if they arrived, he still didn't want them to meet them to. He believed his morals wouldn't let him escape if they saw him. So he had to leave now when they had not seen him."What next?" Stacy asked. "You're leaving?""Yeah," he replied. "I don't want to be here when the police arrives. It will make things more complicated... more chaotic. Believe me when I say this.""I believe you," she replied. "It's just that... I don't know, I feel you should just stay and tell them. You're an alchemist and I believe you'd be able to take care of them.""Yes," he replied. "But that's not the best option. And don't think Zoro is the only one here... he might have brought an ally."Stacy froze when she heard this. "Does this mean I'll become a target?""No," Jeffery shook his head. "I
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Jeffery vanished from the hotel without any trace, escaping from the cops easily. Although they had surrounded the entire hotel, they were unable to find him much less arrest him. No one saw him leave the hotel.And so they continued to search for him through the entire building. The cops fanned every nook and carry but there was no sign of him. He had escaped for good and this made them very frustrated.Right now he stood within an empty room within a seven storeyed building. This building was located in the next street, overlooking the hotel. With its height one could easily see the next street where the hotel was located. So he was able to see the cops and the way they kept on looking for him fervently.If only they were fervent in upholding justice, he thought, crime within this city would have been reduced. But they're all a bunch of corrupt freaks who work for money and not for justice... And this is why they are always controlled by whoever has the most powerful and influence i
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Seeing that everything was about to plummet into failure, Jeffery decided to give Rita a call. Even though he had warned her not to call him again, he had no choice. His reputation was at stake. And if his reputation was at stake, there was no how he would get her to become the CEO of Stirling Enterprise again.So he took out his phone slowly, preparing to dial her number. Although she had lost her position at the company, she wasn't entirely powerless. She was still an influential woman. And with her influence she would definitely be able to mobilize the press here.But just as he was about to dial her line, he had footsteps approaching the room where he was. It was surprising because the footsteps just appeared out of the blues. He didn't even notice them till now.The footsteps stopped outside the room. Then they were followed by five light knocks on the door.He immediately concentrated, reading the Qi signature through the door. And that was when he realized who the person was. T
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The line rang just as Jeffery had already implemented a plan. And he just hoped those cops, whether they were fake or had been bought over by Cora, would fall for what he was going to do."Hello?" Rita's voice came from the other end. It was as soft as silk. But there was anxiety inlaid within."Rita," he began. "You have to listen to me attentively. You don't have to be anxious. Everything is under control.""You sound... pretty anxious yourself," she replied. "What's going on? You just called me when you advised me against it. What happened to the cops watching me?""Trust me when I say this," he answered her. "It's a matter of life and death."His eyes darted outside. The cops were yet to leave with Serah. She and Cora were still talking. But their words were inaudible now since he was no longer concentrating. He kept his eyes fixed there so that they wouldn't slip past his notice."It has been a matter of life and death," Rita answered him in resignation, "since Aadam framed you f
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Seated on a wooden chair, Jane stared at the monitor in front of her. The light from the screen illuminated her face, reflected on the pair of glasses which she was wearing.The chair which she was sitting on was made out of mahogany, same for the table. They glistened like polished stones under the light bulbs within the room, reflecting the white lights. On the opposite wall of the room was a case board. There were several maps, pictures and written notes pinned to it. And at the center of it all was the picture of Rita Stirling and the Stirling Enterprise.Her case right now seemed to revolve around Rita Stirling. She was trying to figure out everything. From Jeffery being framed to Rita suddenly losing her position as the CEO, she wanted to know why all this was happening. So far everything had hit a rock bottom except for one.She had figured out the reason for Rita being kicked out of the company by the board. They had been following Mr. Stirling's orders. He had traveled out of
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The cops who were taking Stacy away stopped when they saw the young woman. She had shown Cora her badge so they figured out that she was in the law enforcement. Since they were not actually cops, they couldn't help but feel anxious. They had been hired by Cora to 'take care' of Stacy. No one could know the secret of Aadam Prescott.And now the young woman was here, there was bound to be problem. They couldn't openly go against her here. After all, there were obviously good cops among the ones already bribed by Cora here. And there were a few affiliated with Rita Stirling.So they decided to comply so that the detective would let down her guard. Whatever she told them to do, they were going to do it. Even if it meant surrendering the hotel attendant, Stacy.Jane's hand remained in her overcoat. It didn't come out for some time as she approached the two men. Stacy was already on the verge of tears, obviously scared from whatever was happening."Private Detective Jane Grey," she said cal