The Aldridge family took Elena inside, still clinging to her as though afraid she might disappear again. Adrian and Sophia climbed back into their car They were so exhausted, and finally they could breathe.The Next MorningGolden light spilled into the Lancaster dining room.Adrian and Sophia sat at the long breakfast table, steam rising from their cups of coffee. Sophia’s eyes, however, were sharp with curiosity.“Adrian,” she said, setting down her cup. “Why is Clara only just starting school now? "She’s twelve already.”Adrian’s fork paused mid-air for a moment before resuming his food.“She was unwell before,” he said. “Too Fragile for the outside world. But now… she’s healed completely.”Sophia’s eyes widened slightly as she remembered how Adrian had been chasing some rare herbs.“That’s why you were searching for those rare herbs?” “And also, while you wanted the mind pulse so badly.”Adrian gave a slight nod.At that moment, light footsteps thundered down the staircase.Cla

The engines went silent one by one, and the air began to thicken with more tension.The doors of the sleek black cars swung open, and a convoy of uniformed drivers stepped out. Then a tall woman in a fitted designer suit and high heels stepped out.Her every step commanded attention. Her sunglasses glinted under the morning sun, and the diamond earrings in her ears flashed with authority.She carried a small lunchbox in her hand.“Mrs. Anderson!” The teacher gasped, nearly tripping over himself as he rushed forward. His hands fidgeted nervously. “Good morning, ma’am! I—uh—you forgot your son’s lunch?”“Yes,” she said coolly, her voice smooth and sharp as glass. “Ethan left it in the car.”Her eyes then narrowed. “What’s going on here?” she asked, her tone dangerous.Before the teacher could even open his mouth, Ethan stepped forward, tears filling his eyes—fake tears. “Mom!” he cried, pointing dramatically at Xavier. “That boy pushed me! He called me names! And that man...” he point

Around them, voices rose. Parents whispered. Students watched with wide eyes. The bully puffed up at his mother’s side, smug and certain of victory. Xavier pressed his palms together like a child praying. The teacher’s face went white. “Mrs. Anderson, please—if this becomes public, the inspection could be canceled. We’ve worked for weeks..." Mrs. Anderson laughed, a hard, empty sound. “You think I care about a board? I run boards. I cut checks. I will burn this school to the ground if I don't get what I want.” She leaned forward, pointing a manicured finger at Adrian. “You will kneel. You will say sorry. Or I will rain hell on this school. Do you understand me?” The playground fell into a hush so complete it felt like the air itself held its breath. Even the wind seemed to stop. Adrian stood very still. His face was calm, but his eyes were cold. He did not move to kneel. He did not speak. The principal led Sophia down the polished corridor. “As you can see, Mrs. Aldridge,

A long black bus slid to a stop behind him like a shadow. The doors hissed open.Men in black suits spilled out.They had the hardest expression.Some carried batons. A few had heavy tools tucked under their arms. The playground became silent.Mr. Anderson stepped down first.His aura exuded authority and danger.Mrs. Anderson rushed to him, breathless, pointing at Sophia and Adrian. “These are the people, Henry! They attacked our son! They assaulted me!” The principal pushed forward, panic written clear across his face. “Sir, please—they are guests. It was a misunderstanding. We can—”Anderson did not listen. He cut the man off with a single look and turned to his men.“Break their legs,” he ordered, quiet as a threat and twice as final. “Now.”The men moved like wolves, but Adrian didn’t flinch. The first man swung. Adrian met the blow with the heel of his hand and redirected the force. The man’s feet slid; with one clean motion Adrian sent him crashing to the ground. Another ma

Mr. and Mrs. Anderson hurried forward the moment the minister stepped out of the Rolls-Royce.“Minister!” Senator Anderson called, his voice dripping with fake respect. “Welcome, sir! I’m so sorry you have to witness this mess. You know I’ve always done what’s right for this city.”He shot Adrian a smug glance before continuing, his tone loud enough for everyone to hear. “This man here, he disrespected a public officer, insulted my family, and caused chaos in front of the children!”The minister immediately took off his shades to see who was causing a nuisance, and his eyes widened immediately when they fell on Adrian, who stood there calmly.It was the President of Rhein Group... He remembered when Adrian blessed him with the honour of giving him a house.Back then, he was just a manager, and now he has risen to become a minister, all because he was recommended by the President of Rhein Group.He could never have achieved this position in his wildest dreams!Mrs. Anderson jumped in,