Kelvin's PovThe sound hit me first. A low, rhythmic moan, punctuated by the creak of bedsprings. It seeps through the door, sharp and unmistakable. My hand freezes on the doorknob, the text message still glowing on my phone screen“Come over tonight. I’m ready for you.” My heart, which had been pounding with anticipation, now thuds with something else. Dread. Disbelief. The kind of sickening realization that twists your stomach into knots. I push the door open. The scene is a punch to the gut. Mary, my Mary, is tangled in the sheets with Justin. Her bare shoulders glisten with sweat, her hair a wild mess. Justin, shirtless and smirking, looks up lazily as if he’d been expecting this. “Oh, look,” Justin drawls, his voice dripping with mockery. “The clown’s here. Right on time.” Mary’s eyes widen for a split second, but then she relaxes, leaning back against the headboard like this is nothing. Like I am nothing. “Kelvin,” she says, her voice cold and detached. “You weren’t

Kelvin's Pov I agree to my father’s request. It’s not like I have much of a choice. The weight of his expectations hangs over me like a storm cloud, but there’s a part of me that’s curious no, hungry to see what this new life has in store. The takeover of “Eclipse Group” is set for tomorrow, coinciding with their anniversary celebration. Major companies in the city will be there, including Justin’s family. The thought of facing him again sends a flicker of anticipation through me. Lydia takes me to the villa my father prepared. It’s massive, luxurious, and eerily quiet. The kind of place that feels more like a museum than a home. I wander through the halls, my mind racing. The cultivation methods I’ve inherited from the ring are still fresh in my mind, a jumble of techniques and rituals I barely understand. But one thing’s clear: I need to start practicing. The first step is a specific herb “Soulroot”. It’s rare and expensive, but according to the knowledge flooding my mind, it

Kelvin's Pov The manager’s face pales as Lydia steps closer, her icy gaze locking onto his. Before he can stammer out another apology, her hand snaps out, the sharp crack of her slap echoing through the store. “You incompetent fool,” she says, her voice low and dangerous, each word laced with icy contempt. “Do you have any idea who you’re dealing with? I could destroy you with a whisper.”The manager stumbles back, clutching his cheek. “Ms. Lydia, I…I didn’t know! I thought he was just some errand boy! Please, forgive me!” His words only make Lydia angrier. Her eyes narrow, and she takes another step forward. “Errand boy?. And you dared to insult him” The manager’s knees buckle, and he drops to the floor, groveling. “I’m sorry! I’m so sorry! I'm sorry Please, give me another chance!” Before Lydia can respond, the sound of hurried footsteps fills the store. A middle-aged man in an expensive suit rushes in, his face flushed and his breathing heavy. “Ms. Lydia!” he exclaims, b

Kelvin's Pov Justin’s eyes widen in shock as he recognizes me. “You? What are you doing here?” Mary’s face pales, her grip tightening on Justin’s arm. “Kelvin… how…” “Well, well,” Justin sneers, stepping closer. “Look who decided to show up. What are you doing here, Kelvin? Did you get lost on your way to the dumpster?” Mary laughs, her voice high-pitched and grating. “Maybe he’s here to beg for a job. You know how desperate he is.” I clench my fists but keep my expression calm. “I could ask you the same question. What are you doing here?” Are you really asking me that? ‘Justin puffs out his chest, his smirk widening. “I’m here because I was invited. My father is about to establish a partnership with Eclipse Group. Once the new chairman signs off on our project, we’ll be unstoppable. But you? You’re just a useless, poor orphan who doesn’t deserve to be here.” Mary nods, her eyes narrowing. “Yeah, Kelvin. You don’t belong here. Why don’t you crawl back to whatever hole you

Kelvin's Pov Mary and Justin stand frozen in the lobby, their faces pale with shock. They can’t believe what just happened. The senior manager, Mr. Harris, had not only apologized to me but also slapped the lobby manager and ordered Justin and Mary to leave. Justin’s face twists with anger as he steps forward, his voice rising. “This is ridiculous! Do you know who I am? You can not just send me out like that. My father is about to secure a partnership with Eclipse Group. I’m a VIP here! You have no right to throw me out!”. If you want to throw someone out of here it should definitely be him! Mary nod in agreement Mr. Harris doesn’t even flinch. His expression is cold as he gestures to the security guards. “Escort them out. Now.” The guards step forward, their expressions grim. Mary grabs Justin’s arm, her voice trembling. “Let’s just go, Justin. We’ll figure this out.” Justin shakes her off, his face red with rage. “No! I’m not leaving! This is unacceptable!” But the guards