All Chapters of AWAKENED ADRIAN LACANSTER : Chapter 121
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CHAPTER 121- Six Hundred Million
Sarah’s eyes went wide in horror. She had feared that her daughter would try to do something like this. Growing up Sophia was the type not to back down from any fight she did not care if her enemy was stronger or dangerous she would never back down. But that bravery was not so useful now. “Sophia- no!” She reached to pull her daughter down, but Sophia shook her off. “Keep your mouth shut!” Elena hissed, grabbing her arm. But Sophia’s defiance only burned hotter. Elena was a talkative but she knew when to keep quiet. “Touch a single hair on my head,” she said, her voice low and lethal, “and I swear… I will wipe out every last member of your family.” Her words fell like shards of glass into the air between them. The leader froze for a beat, then threw his head back and laughed — a deep, mocking sound that echoed in the tense silence. Slowly, he stepped forward, his boots clicking against the marble until he loomed over her. In one sharp motion, his gloved hand gripped her chi
CHAPTER 122- A Bullet For You
“Then let them use them,” Sophia shot back, her chin raised, her voice vibrating with fury. “I won’t be held hostage by cowards in masks.”A ripple of tension passed through the room. Even the other shoppers hiding were shocked at their defiance.The leader’s stance shifted, his entire body going rigid. Slowly, he lifted his rifle until the cold black muzzle hovered inches from Sophia’s forehead.“Sit down on the floor,” he said, his voice a low, dangerous growl, “or I’ll put a bullet in your fucking skull right now.”The room seemed to shrink around them. Sarah let out a sharp gasp and lunged forward, grabbing her daughter’s arm.“Sophia, please,” Sarah pleaded, her voice cracking under the weight of terror. “I am begging you… I don’t want to lose a child today. Do as they say.”But Sophia didn’t move. Not even a flinch. Her eyes locked on the leader’s masked face, unwavering, as though daring him to pull the trigger.Malvin stepped forward. “Sophia, please… just sit. It’s not worth
CHAPTER 123- Perfect Plan
Her breath caught in her chest. She stared down at him, her fear swallowing her thoughts.“Stay with me, Malvin!” Sophia’s voice shook so violently it hardly sounded like her own.Her body trembled as fear gripped her.So real it scared the living hell out of her.A minute ago, she had stood defiant, daring a man with a gun to shoot her.But now, staring at the blood soaking into her hands, the weight of his limp body against her lap, she felt raw fear“Somebody help me!” she screamed, her voice cracking into the chaos. “Please! Somebody, help!”Boots pounded the marble. Shouts filled the air.Uniformed police burst through the doors, weapons raised, eyes sweeping the boutique.But the robbers were already far gone.Behind them, the rising wail of sirens was suddenly joined by screeching tires as an ambulance skidded to a stop outside.Two paramedics rushed in with a stretcher. Malvin’s eyelids fluttered, his breathing ragged, blood still seeping from the wound — and Sophia refused to
CHAPTER 124- Not Your Fault
Sarah swallowed, glancing at Elena beside her, then out the window.“Cecelia… It’s Malvin. He—” Her voice cracked, and she forced the words out. “He’s been shot. We’re following the ambulance to the hospital.”On the other end of the line came a sharp intake of breath — and then Cecelia’s voice shattered into a scream.“My only son—!” Her anguish bled through every syllable, she could barely believe what she just said. Malvin had left home a few minutes ago, and he said he was going to the mall for shopping.Now he was shot?“Who did this? How could people be so cruel?”Elena sat rigid beside her mother, she could hear Cecilia's cries and screams even though the phone was not on loudspeaker. Sarah tried to steady her tone, though her eyes burned. “We don’t know yet. It happened so fast, some armed robbers attacked the Crest Mall… he saved Sophia’s life.”There was silence for a breath, then Cecelia’s voice returned, although it was still filled with grief.“Which hospital?”“Silver
CHAPTER 125- All Ingredients
Sarah squeezed her hand tighter. “He chose to protect you, Sophia. It's the robbers' fault, they were the ones holding the gun.”Sophia’s chest rose and fell in quick, shallow breaths. “If I’d just kept my mouth shut…” she began, but her voice cracked, and she swallowed hard.Elena’s gaze flickered over her sister — the streaks of blood on her hands, the distant look in her eyes.Inside, Elena’s thoughts were totally different from what she said.How could you be so reckless? So stupid? Standing there, mouthing off to men with guns…But she bit her tongue. Not now.Instead, she placed a hand on Sophia’s shoulder. “We’ll talk about this later,” she said in a low tone, her eyes briefly hardening before softening again. “Right now… we need to focus on him pulling through.”Sophia nodded faintly, but the guilt in her eyes was unshaken.The sound of hurried footsteps echoed in the hospital corridor.Heads turned. Even the nurses at the station glanced up from their charts.Mr. and Mrs. Dar
CHAPTER 126- Darkthrone Arrival
Adrian drew a deep breath and began the preparation.He ground the Moonshade petals first, slow and precise, releasing a luminous sap that shimmered like liquid moonlight. Into the mortar, he added fireleaf dust to stimulate the mind’s dormant pathways and a pinch of silverthorn pollen to stabilize the mixture.His movements were like he had done this over and over again. This was not just medicine. This was an ancient cure, one lost to most modern healers. Steam curled from the copper bowl as he warmed the mixture over a small flame, the scent of Moonshade filling the room.When the elixir reached its perfect hue, Adrian poured it into a crystal cup.He moved to Clara’s bedside. Her lips were pale, her lashes unmoving against her cheeks.“Drink,” he murmured, tilting the cup gently to her lips. The liquid slid into her mouth, and for a moment, she stirred faintly, as if her body recognized the ancient power it now held.Then came the second step.Adrian opened the Mindpulse briefcas
CHAPTER 127- Uninjured Patient
Malvin’s eyes fluttered open at the sound of his mother’s voice. “I’m… feeling better,” he murmured in a low and steady voice. “Just a little weak.”Sarah could not help but admire how strong he was even in the hospital bed.Cecilia exhaled a shuddering breath, relief flooding her face. She smoothed the blanket over him, as if tucking him in could keep the world from touching him again.Sarah astepped forward, her hand pressed over her heart. Her eyes were glassy with emotion.“Malvin… if not for you, Sophia wouldn’t be standing here right now. I can never repay that. You protected her and you saved her life.”He shook his head faintly, faking humility. “I just… couldn’t let anything happen to her.”But Sarah’s voice only grew warmer, firmer, like she wanted the whole room to hear.“I want my daughter to marry a brave man. A man like you.”Malvin let out a small smile, exactly what he wanted to hear.She had captured her mother's heart and definitely Sophia's too.Cecilia’s eyes glis
CHAPTER 128- The Sick Actor
And then Adrian caught a scent coming from him, it was faint but undeniable.A scent that didn’t belong in a sterile hospital room.His jaw tightened as he turned to the family standing by his side.“What happened?” Adrian asked finally, his voice calm but filled with suspicion.Sophia stepped in before anyone else could answer.Her voice carried a mix of anger, relief, and awe.“We were robbed,” she said. “Inside Crest Mall. Five of them. One of the robbers tried to shoot me… but Malvin—” she glanced at him, her eyes softening, “—Malvin stepped in front of me. He took the bullet instead.”Cecilia gripped her son’s hand tighter, her gaze brimming with pride, while Sarah nodded firmly as if to confirm every word.Adrian didn’t respond immediately.Adrian’s eyes narrowed slightly.Maybe… maybe he had been too quick the first time.He stepped closer, the low hum of the machines filling the silence between them. His gaze swept over Malvin once more — slower this time, sharper, like a surg
CHAPTER 129- Shocking Slap
Henry, who had been silent until now, stepped forward, his broad frame casting a shadow across Adrian. His voice was deep and cold. “Who the hell is this man, and why is he spewing rubbish in my son’s hospital room? If you have nothing good to say to Malvin, get out.”Malvin turned his head ever so slightly on the pillow, faking a frail breath.But deep inside, behind his lowered lashes, he was wearing a cold smirk. Yes! Turn on him. Make him the villain.Adrian didn’t flinch. “There isn’t a scratch on him. Remove the hospital gown, and you’ll see for yourself — he’s fine.”The uproar was deafening.“You’re wicked!” Sarah snapped, her voice trembling with indignation. “After he saved Sophia’s life, you dare come here and insult him like this? What’s wrong with you?”"Do you know how much stress it will put on his trial body to remove the hospital gown?""Why would you do that to someone who had just survived a bullet?"“Enough,” Henry barked. “I will not tolerate this disrespect towar
CHAPTER 130- Who is Lying?
Malvin, lying against the pillows, lowered his gaze to hide the faintest twitch at the corner of his lips.Inside, he was smiling.“Enough!” Sophia’s voice cracked through the room, sharp and trembling with rage.“Enough of all these baseless accusations — for what?!” Her eyes flared as she stepped closer to him. “To have your way with me?”Adrian’s gaze didn’t waver, but his silence felt heavier than any retort.Sophia’s voice shook with the force of everything she’d been holding in. “First you accuse him of poisoning me. Then you accuse him of poisoning my Grandfather. And now…” her hands clenched at her sides, “now you’re accusing him of pretending after he took a bullet trying to save my life?”Saying it aloud made Adrian realize how crazy it sounded.But it was the truth.Her breath hitched, but she didn’t stop. “I refused to see it before, but jealousy has clouded your senses, Adrian. That’s all this is. Jealousy.”Still, Adrian said nothing. Not a single word.“Take your things