“Sophia, I am sure you made a mistake. People like him are nothing but bad luck. His presence alone would ruin the event.”Edward was trying everything possible not to lose his bet. He couldn’t tell how Asher got Invited, but he would do anything for him to be thrown out, so he would use that as a way to escape.Asher was boiling in rage, he was trying to keep his anger intact. “This is coming from someone who is running away from debts, you should tell her the truth. How you set her up just for your personal gain?” Emily glanced at Edward, “What is he talking about?”Edward spilt out, “Don’t mind him; he is trying to ruin our relationship because he is jealous.”Asher let out a short laugh, he knew Edward was going to put up a show. “Edward would never set me up because he loves me. I can see you are jealous because I left him for you. That’s one of the best decisions I have made in my life. He is a better man than you. He cares for me and would do anything to protect me.”Asher sc

She bawled, “Edward was right, people like you’re not supposed to be here. If I were you I would take that money and leave her, don’t even try purchasing a necklace with it, because you might end up broke, take the money and start a new life. My boss, Ms. Olivia, has a high taste when it comes to men, and you are not even an itch close to her standard of men.”He thought Mia was polite and calm, like her boss, but the young lady was far different. She is digging her grave.Asher frowned, “Did you miss your medication? Have you gone nut.”Mia’s face flushed in anger, “If there is anyone to ask, it should be you. So, it’s true. You go about acting nice to rich women just to get something from them. Your mission here has failed because I am not going to let you reap Olivia.”Asher’s face turned red, “I didn’t ask for anything, you don’t have to worry. I will return the card, a hundred thousand can’t afford me the things I need.”She rolled her eyes at him in disgust, pointing her right f

The following morning, after Asher had finished with his meal. He sat at the desk in his room with the Aeloria Gold necklace laying in front of him. Beside it was the book that came with it. Asher glanced at the leather cover of the book; it was as if it was calling his name.He took a deep breath, as he turned the pages slowly. Asher furrowed his brow in curiosity. He found the first few pages interesting, the book wasn’t just about the necklace but a compendium of ancient herbal medicine, alchemical receipts, and healing techniques. Many used plants he had never heard about, even while he had read other books. The contents in the book were obviously much better than the previous ones he had consumed.Each page was more interesting than the other; Asher was glued to the book, from crushing leaves to treating nerve damage, to another detailed ritual using herb and heat to draw out venom. Seconds turned minutes and minutes became hours, as he kept flipping the pages. He realized

Emily paced back and forth, with her mind pounding, as she kept wondering how would Mr. Mancini cancel the deal suddenly. Something seemed amiss; her mind raced through several thoughts.“Could Asher have a hand in this? Is he the Mr. Mancini?” She thought.Emily stared around in confusion, she grabbed her phone. As she punched in Asher’s number. Just as he answered, “I am going to ask you this just once, What did you do that for?” her anger shot up.“What are you talking about?” Asher responded.“You caused Edward to lose the deal, didn’t you? You were jealous that he has me, and he is doing better than you; that was why you sabotaged the deal?”Asher sniffed, “Emily, what do you take me for? What’s my business with Edward deal. I don’t care about you or him. So why then would I sabotage his deal.”Emily frowned, her eyes were blazing with fury. Asher was the last person who left the office, and she remembered him threatening to report to Mr Mancini. “I still can’t believe you; wha

Jake gripped Angela’s hair, she wince in pain. “Where do you think you are going without paying off your debts.”Asher’s movement was fast, he kicked Jake’s hand. With just a kick?, Jake’s hand broke, and he groaned bitterly.His men gaped in shock, as they witnessed the incident. Their heart boiled in hatred for Asher. “How dare you? I can see you are here to challenge!” One of the men said as his face reddened.Asher was annoyed, “You should all leave now, and never return.”“Who are you to tell us what to do.” Another man shouted. “You have three seconds to go on your knees and apologize to my boss before we cripple you.” Asher frowned, “Don’t piss me off today! Apologize to her this instant, and I will make sure I forget about everything that happened here today.”The men exchanged glances as their expressions turned dark. They couldn’t understand why a young man like Asher would want to sign his death with his hand. “You should never have come here. This was none of your busine