All Chapters of System Of Infinite Charm: Chapter 51
- Chapter 52
52 chapters
Chapter Fifty-One: The Stroke of a Pen
It was Monday morning. The weekend felt like a long, terrible fever dream.Adrian Cole sat at the small, scratched wooden table in his kitchen. He held a cold cup of coffee in his hands. His dark eyes stared at the cheap television screen glowing against the wall.He expected to see chaos. He expected the news to talk about the massive gunfight at the high school. He expected reporters to ask questions about the mysterious boy who dodged bullets and broke weapons with his bare hands.Instead, the news anchor smiled a bright, happy smile."In local news," the anchor said smoothly, "a minor gang altercation was safely resolved on Friday night near the high school. Thanks to the brave and quick actions of Vance Enterprises private security, no students were harmed. The police have thanked Mr. Victor Vance for his incredible support."Adrian’s jaw dropped. He squeezed the coffee cup so hard the cheap ceramic almost cracked.The news showed a quick video clip. It showed Victor Vance wearin
Chapter Fifty-Two: Sleeping with the Enemy
Adrian Cole did not go to school on Tuesday morning. He put on his sharpest, darkest suit. He walked away from his poor, crumbling neighborhood and headed straight toward the richest part of the city.He stopped on the busy sidewalk and looked up. The Blake Industries headquarters was a massive skyscraper. It looked like a giant sword made of shining glass and black steel, pointing directly into the clouds. This was the fortress of the Ice Queen.Adrian pushed through the heavy revolving glass doors.The lobby was massive. It had white marble floors and giant, expensive modern art on the walls. At the front desk, three serious security guards in sharp gray suits watched everyone who walked in.Adrian did not hesitate. He focused his mind and called upon his magic.[Skill Active: Insight (Lvl 1)]A warm, electric tingle washed over his eyes. Glowing blue boxes appeared in his vision. He looked at the main security guard. The System highlighted a small, digital schedule on the guard’s c