All Chapters of Underworld's Chosen Like None Other: Chapter 31
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A Tapestry Of Trust
Cassandra’s heart pounded, each beat a reminder of how fragile this moment felt. Ever since she was a child, it had been just her and Trump—her father, her anchor, her entire world. Her mother was a phantom, a figure never spoken of, leaving Trump to raise her alone. Their bond was unbreakable, forged through years of shared laughter, quiet struggles, and unspoken trust. The thought of losing him was unbearable, a void she couldn’t imagine navigating. “Dad, w-what’s going on?” she stammered, her voice trembling with panic. “Please don’t scare me… Please… I already called Dr. Gon, and he’ll be here soon.”Trump’s face softened, though his eyes carried a weight that made her stomach churn. “It’s a long story, Cassie,” he said, his voice low and measured. “I’ll tell you when we have time.” He glanced at his watch again, a nervous habit that deepened her unease, his gaze flickering toward the hotel’s entrance where the crowd continued to trickle in.Dr. Gon was no ordinary physician. His
Barely A Man
Cassandra’s heart thudded. She wanted to believe Dr. Gon could help, that his reputation as a healer of the impossible wasn’t just hype. But the weight of her father’s secret, the mysterious Warren, and the decades-long shadow of an undetected injury gnawed at her. What was this ailment that only Warren could see? And why did it feel like time was slipping away?“Dad, please,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “Let Dr. Gon help. We can’t wait for someone who might not even show up.”Trump met her eyes, and for a moment, she saw the man who’d carried her through every storm—strong, stubborn, but now, undeniably vulnerable. He nodded slowly, his shoulders sagging as if the weight of his secret had finally grown too heavy to bear alone. “He’ll show up,” he said softly, a flicker of hope in his voice. “Warren needs answers only I can provide. But alright, let’s see what Dr. Gon can do.”He gestured to a lackey standing twenty meters back. “Show Dr. Gon to my room,” he instructed. “
Who Will Save Him?
Warren’s expression flickered at the mention of Dr. Gon. The name stirred a memory—an inmate he’d once known had spoken of the legendary healer, weaving tales of his uncanny abilities. But before he could respond, Trump’s face contorted in anger at Cassandra’s defiance. His breath hitched, and a violent cough wracked his body. *Cough! Cough!* The sound was harsh, drawing every eye in the lobby. Cassandra’s heart stopped as she saw black blood dribble from her father’s lips, staining his chin.“Dad!” she cried, rushing to his side, her hands trembling as she supported him. The sight of the dark blood sent a chill through her, her panic surging to new heights.Warren’s brows furrowed, his calm demeanor giving way to urgency. He’d underestimated the severity of Trump’s condition. The injury was far worse than he’d realized, and he marveled that Trump had survived this long with such a hidden affliction. “Quick, carry your dad to the closest room!” he ordered Cassandra, his voice sharp wi
Wrong Approach
The air in the private room of the Transcorp Imperial Hotel was thick with tension as Dr. Gon knelt beside William Trump, his fingers pressed against the older man’s wrist, searching for a pulse. The rhythmic hum of the crowd outside faded into a distant murmur, overshadowed by the gravity of the moment. Cassandra, gripping her father’s hand, watched Dr. Gon’s face with growing dread. The longer he assessed Trump’s condition, the deeper his frown became, his brow furrowing with a concern that sent a chill through her.“Ms. Trump,” Dr. Gon said at last, his voice heavy with gravity, “your father’s damaged heart is the root of his hidden ailment.” His words struck Cassandra like a confirmation, echoing Warren’s earlier claim. For a fleeting moment, she wondered if she’d misjudged the stranger. But Dr. Gon’s next words shattered that thought. “This is a chronic condition that requires slow, careful treatment. Someone has recklessly overstimulated his immune system. It may have seemed eff
Renewed Urgency
Warren’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t back down. “I’m saying your approach is wrong for his condition,” he replied, his voice steady despite the tension in the room. He couldn’t afford to let Trump die—not when the older man held answers Warren desperately needed. Those answers, tied to the crown of the abyss origind, were the reason he’d come to the Transcorp Hotel in the first place. But more than that, he believed he understood Trump’s ailment in a way Dr. Gon didn’t.Cassandra’s patience snapped. “Enough!” she shouted, her voice raw with desperation. “Stop arguing and help him!” Her father’s breathing was growing shallower, his face ashen as he teetered on the edge of consciousness. The sight of him so frail, so vulnerable, tore at her heart. She’d grown up with Trump as her rock, the man who’d raised her alone after her mother vanished from their lives. They were each other’s everything, and now, as he slipped away, she felt the world crumbling beneath her.“Get out, Warren! Your
A Dance With Death
The room was suffocating, thick with the weight of fear and desperation. Trump’s face, once commanding and authoritative, was now a ghastly shade of purple, contorted in agony. His labored breaths rasped like dry leaves skittering across pavement, each one weaker than the last. Cassandra Trump stood frozen, her heart hammering against her ribcage as she watched her father’s life slip through her fingers like sand. “Dad! Dad!” she cried, her voice cracking with raw panic. She spun toward Dr. Jonathan Gon, her eyes wild with terror. “Dr. Gon, why is this happening? Do something!”Dr. Gon, a man whose reputation as Ironspire’s finest physician preceded him, was unraveling. His hands trembled as he fumbled with his medical bag, his face pale, beads of sweat glistening on his brow. “I… I don’t know why this is happening,” he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. “It wasn’t supposed to turn out like this.”Cassandra’s desperation ignited into fury. “Who are you asking? You’re the doc
The Miracle Doctor
Dr. Gon blinked, stunned. “Not enough? There are thirty-four needles here. That’s more than enough for any acupuncture treatment.” In the world of traditional medicine, even the most skilled practitioners rarely used more than a dozen needles. The legendary John Bosco, president of the Association of Traditional Medicine, was said to wield twenty at most. Thirty-four was excessive by any standard.“I need more,” Warren insisted, his tone unwavering.“How many more?” Dr. Gon asked cautiously, his voice tinged with disbelief.“Ninety-seven,” Warren replied without hesitation.The room fell silent. Dr. Gon’s jaw dropped, his eyes wide with horror and awe. Ninety-seven needles? It was unheard of, a feat that defied the boundaries of medical knowledge. Cassandra’s breath caught in her throat, her mind racing. Was this man truly capable of such a thing, or was he leading them into a trap?Dr. Gon, too stunned to argue, handed over every needle he had. Warren knelt beside Trump, his movement
Ms. Lifesmith
The private room in the Transcorp Imperial Hotel was no longer a battlefield of desperation but a sanctuary of fragile hope. William Trump, the titan of Ironspire, sat propped against a velvet chaise, his face still pale but alive with a flicker of his old vigor. His piercing blue eyes, though clouded by recent trauma, fixed on Warren with a mixture of awe and curiosity. The air, once thick with panic, now hummed with a quieter tension—an unspoken acknowledgment of the miracle that had unfolded. Cassandra stood close to her father, her hand resting lightly on his shoulder, her gaze darting between him and Warren, the man who had defied death itself. Dr. Jonathan Gon remained on his knees, a silent figure of humbled reverence, ignored by the room’s new center of gravity.Trump’s lips curved into a slight, almost disbelieving smile. “What’s going on here?” he asked, his voice raspy but laced with the commanding edge that had built his empire. His eyes flicked to Dr. Gon, still prostrate
Turn Blind Eye and Dead Ear
Trump’s plea hung in the air, a testament to his fear of death and the lengths to which he would go to survive. His wealth, unimaginable to most, was a small price to pay for another chance at life. Yet, a fleeting doubt crossed his mind: What if Warren takes the answers and abandons me? He pushed the thought aside, his trust in Warren’s integrity outweighing his paranoia. After all, the young man had already saved him twice.Warren’s lips twitched, a faint smile betraying his amusement at Trump’s display. “There’s no need for that, Mr. Trump,” he said, his voice calm but firm. “I’m obliged to help those I encounter. But I do have one request.” He paused, his gaze sharpening. “When chaos erupts at Victor Crane’s wedding, I need you to turn a deaf ear and a blind eye.”The room fell silent, the weight of his words sinking in. Cassandra’s eyes widened, her mind reeling. Victor Crane’s wedding—the union of Ironspire’s other great dynasty—was being hosted in this very hotel, a glittering
Trump's Family Tradition
The air in the private room of the Transcorp Imperial Hotel felt heavy with the weight of revelations. William Trump sat on a plush velvet chaise, his broad shoulders slumped slightly, betraying the toll of his recent brush with death. His steel-blue eyes, usually sharp and commanding, now held a flicker of vulnerability as he recounted a story he’d buried deep for decades. Cassandra stood close, her hand resting lightly on his arm, her face pale with shock as she listened to her father’s words. Warren, the young man who had just saved Trump’s life, stood quietly, his dark eyes focused, absorbing every detail. Dr. Jonathan Gon, still kneeling on the cold marble floor, was a silent spectator, his earlier pleas fading into the background of this intimate moment.Trump’s voice was low, rough with emotion, as he began. “It was a long time ago, when I was just a kid—barely twenty. My older brother, Edward, God rest him, and I… we fought for the right to lead the Trump family. It was a duel