All Chapters of The War God’s Return: Chapter 161
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Chapter 160: Missed calls
DamianAfter sending the documents to Xavier, I walked back to the room, the soft morning light as the sun began to rise filtering through the curtains as I closed the door behind me. My plan was to slip back into bed, catch a few more hours of sleep before the day got properly started. But as I turned to head towards the bed, I spotted Mila sitting up, her back against the headboard, a curious expression on her face."Where did you go?" she asked, her voice husky from sleep, as she pushed a strand of loose hair behind her ear.I sighed, throwing myself beside her on the bed. "I wanted to send some stuff to Xavier, I forgot to hand it to him while he was here yesterday." I replied, kicking off my shoes.Her eyes narrowed. "At 5:30 AM?" She asked.I chuckled, rubbing the back of my neck. "He needs it for his first day of work at Eliot’s office. I had to get the info to him on time." I explained.Her expression turned serious, and she shifted closer to me. "How's it going with that?"
Chapter 161: First Day
Xavier I woke up at the first sound of my alarm, the darkness outside was still thick, the only sight of dawn a faint light peeking through the curtains, but my mind was already racing with a both nerves and determination. The day had to go well, I didn’t have time to fail. Today was one the days I'd been preparing for; my first day going undercover for Damian, working to bring down Eliot and get back at the people who hurt him and his family. For a friend who wasn’t affected by any of their actions at all, I was sure playing a crucial part. But I understood, they needed someone unfamiliar, someone Eliot would never suspect and I was the man for the job.I felt a surge of adrenaline as I stepped into the shower, the cold water snapping me into focus, clearing the fog from my brain.I got dressed in a fine blue suit, trying to shake off the lingering tension that seemed to cling to me like I was wearing a second skin, like I was a foreigner in my own skin. The fabric felt good aga
Chapter 162: One Test, Coffee.
Xavier I walked straight to the office, surprised that I even remembered the way despite only being there once before.My feet carried me through the halls with so much ease it was like all the anxiety in me had gone. The hallways were spotless, the polished floor tiles reflecting the fluorescent lights above like a mirror. I stopped outside the door to Eliot’s office, my briefcase clutched tightly in my hand, and took a deep breath, trying to shake off any lingering nerves that had been swimming in my stomach since I woke up. The leather handle of the suitcase felt cool against my palm, and I took deep breaths as I rubbed against it.“He’s just a regular human being.” I whispered to myself. Two minutes later, I knocked on the door, the sound echoing through the silence like a gunshot.I paused, scared that I had knocked too hard so I stood there waiting for the signal to come in. Three seconds ticked by, then five, then ten. The silence stretched out, thick and heavy, like a re
Chapter 163: Caught in Rain
Xavier The work day was finally over and as I walked out of the company building, I felt a lot of relief wash over me like a cool breeze on a hot day. The day had been long and annoying because I was desperately trying to stay on Eliot’s good side, and all I wanted to do was collapse onto my bed and sleep for a week. The thought of being away from his piercing gaze and constant scrutiny made my heart leap for joy.How on earth am I supposed to work with him for two months? As I stepped out of the company and into the evening air, a bit of cold wind hit me, carrying with it the scent of rain. I glanced up at the sky, the clouds were low and heavy. It was definitely going to rain, and soon.I quickened my pace, my feet stomping hard on the ground as I made my way to my car. I quickly slipped inside, feeling the familiar smell envelop me like a warm hug, and then I started the engine.Immediately, the drizzles started.The drive home was a blur, my mind was still reeling from the da
Chapter 164
Xavier The first thing I saw when my eyes peeled open, was the gloomy ceiling hanging above. I turned over to my alarm and turned it off, jumping down from my bed to freshen up. As the cold water ran down my back, I kept on weighing my decisions in the back of my head. Was I really doing the right thing by leaving my father’s house to play housemate with Damian? For someone my age, living under my friend’s roof while he plans his family, might be more of a burden than a bliss. I turned the shower off, wrapped a towel loosely around my waist and walked into the room, water dripping down my legs to the cold floor. I stood inside my walk-in closet, hands folded as I scanned all my clothes. Where do I even start? Then I slowly shut my eyes, dragged a long breath and let go almost immediately. “I’ve made my choice… there’s no going back.” I muttered as I dragged my clothes, rack by rack, down to the floor until everything on the shelves were gone. I folded them gently into my bags, my
Chapter 165: A handful
Damian After showing Xavier to his room, I walked into the kitchen, the soft hum of the refrigerator and the gentle noise of the morning birds in the trees outside setting a calm tone for the day. Eliana was already there when I got there, helping herself to a glass of orange juice, her eyes scanning whatever it was she looking at on her phone. She looked up as I entered, a small smile on her face.I was glad she wasn’t mad at me for saying she couldn’t be a part of the operation yet. "Morning," she said, raising her glass in a silence like she was giving a toast at an event.I smiled back, walking up to her and pouring myself a glass of juice from the carton. "Morning," I replied, taking a sip and savoring the sweetness that hit my tongue.We stood there for a moment, sipping our juice in the comfortable silence, the kind of silence that only comes from years of knowing someone. Finally, I broke the silence, my mind on the topic at hand."So, what do you think about Xavier comin
Chapter 166: Shopping Spree
Damian After getting dressed, I walked into the parking lot and leaned against the driver's side door waiting for Eliana who was taking forever to arrive. Soon I heard the front doors open and I stood there, watching as she walked towards me, her heels clicking on the pavement, the sound echoing through the parking lot, I watched in awe wondering if the heels were necessary for just shopping. The sun was partly covered by the cloud, casting a warm orange glow over the scene, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers and fresh air. She looked up at me,her eyes filled with amusement and I knew she couldn’t wait to get out of the house and into the mall."Why didn't you tell Victor to drive us?" she asked, her voice a little softer than usual, as she slid into the passenger seat.I shrugged, starting the engine, the sound of the motor a gentle noise in the silence. "It didn't seem exactly necessary. You didn't exactly want an entourage, or did you?" I said, a small sm
Chapter 167: The Applause.
XavierI didn’t want to go to work, and thankfully it was a Sunday; I could still enjoy my weekend.That was the first thought that crossed my mind when my phone started vibrating against my nightstand, the one in my new room at Damian’s house, the room with an actual door. I had barely slept.My mind had been running in circles since I moved out. Even though Damian had reassured me a hundred times that I wasn’t a burden, the feeling still lingered somewhere in my chest.My phone screen lit up with a call from my supposed pain in the ass boss, Eliot. I stared at it for a few seconds before answering.“Good morning sir,” I said, clearing my throat.“Xavier, good morning. I hope I didn’t wake you.” He said. “You didn’t sir.” I replied but that was a lie, I was literally partially asleep.“I need you in today. There’s an emergency board meeting in an hour and I think it’ll be good for you to attend.” He said. I blinked slowly.Why one earth would he need me at a board meeting? Why did
Chapter 168: The call
XavierI stayed in the shower longer than I needed to.The water hit my shoulders and rolled down my back, but it didn’t wash away the heaviness sitting in my chest. My father was actually here?He stood in this house and spoke to Eliana? Why bring our family baggage to the same people I didn’t want to know about it?He even threatened me without even being in the same room.When I started to shiver, I quickly shut the water off and gripped the edge of the sink, staring at my reflection in the mirror. My face looked calm.Too calm.But that’s exactly how I’d always survived. I quickly dried off, put on a fresh black tee and grey joggers, combed my hair back and inhaled slowly. “Control yourself, you know you can’t afford to crack, you’re not a teenager so don’t let him get to you.” I thought to myself.I understood the Eliana lied to him but I knew he had definitely planted spies around this estate and he knew I was here. When I stepped out of the room and walked downstairs, I could
Chapter 169: The Consolation
DamianLeaving Pear and Eliana in the living room, strode down the hallway, my mind focused on finding Xavier, on getting him to open up about what's going on and why he took off like that even though I had a little idea what the problem was.Forgetting to knock, I pushed open the door to his room, not expecting what I saw.Xavier was sitting on the bed, his back to me, his shoulders shaking with silent sobs. I felt a jolt of surprise, of uncertainty. I hadn't expected this, I had never ever seen him cry.I cleared my throat, trying to announce my presence, but he didn't seem to notice.I walked further into the room, my eyes scanning the space, taking in the scattered clothes, the open suitcase, he hadn’t even settled in yet and he had been here for almost two days.The look of despair on his face when he turned to me was heartbreaking. His eyes were red, his cheeks streaked with tears, and for a moment, I was completely taken aback.I didn't know what to do. I wasn't exactly the c