Chapter 002 Karion’s POV: I blinked multiple times as the sting of the champagne in my eyes refused to fade. It burned like acid, crawling deep into my sockets, making tears pour out uncontrollably. “Fuck…” The word left my mouth in a broken whisper. The room felt like it was tilting, like I was standing on a moving ship instead of solid ground. I scratched my eyes instinctively, my fingers shaking, even though it only made the pain worse. Slowly, painfully, my vision began to return. The blur faded bit by bit, shapes forming back into place And the first thing I saw clearly was Jubril. “So you think you can put your hands on me and just get away with it, huh?” Jubril said coldly. He was already half dressed, slipping into his trousers like nothing significant had just happened. One hand held his phone as his fingers moved rapidly across the screen, typing, while the other casually adjusted his belt. He didn’t even look at me when he spoke, like I was something beneath his a

Chapter 004Karion’s POVBeep… beep… beep…The sound slowly found its way into my ears, pulling me out of the darkness. My eyelids felt heavy, like they were glued shut, but after forcing myself a few times, I managed to open them.White.That was the first thing I saw. White ceiling, white walls, white lights that felt very bright for my eyes. I blinked slowly, my vision adjusting bit by bit, until everything finally came into focus.I was in a hospital.The realization hit me.I tried to move, instinctively wanting to sit up, but a sharp tug stopped me. I looked down and noticed a drip connected to my arm, My body felt weak, like every ounce of strength had been drained out of me.But that was just the beginning My face.It felt tight… stiff… like something was pulling at my skin. I raised my free hand slowly and touched my face.Bandages.Thick ones.My fingers brushed against the rough texture. Those men, they didn’t just beat me, they tried to ruin me completely.I clenched my j

Chapter 006Karion’s POVThe nurse leaned in slightly, lowering her voice as she whispered something into the doctor’s ear. Her tone was low, careful, but it wasn’t low enough to escape my hearing “Sir, the payment has been confirmed,” she said. “He actually made the payment.”The words landed heavier than they should have.The doctor blinked, like his brain needed a moment to catch up. The disbelief was clear on his face before he quickly masked it. Still, the surprise was clear in his eyes. He cleared his throat, adjusted his glasses, and said“Well, would you like to leave now, or do you still want us to continue discussing the hallucinations?” he askedThe way he said It told me everything. He no longer sounded concerned—he sounded curious. Curious about how someone like me could casually settle a bill that large without hesitation.Not having a single idea that a few moments ago I didn’t even know how I was going to settle the billThey had already stitched me up. The bleeding

Chapter 008 Karion’s POV “Sir, are you sure you don’t want to stay longer? Wait for a family or friend to come get you?” the doctor asked as we both walked down the reception area. Family or friend? Right now, I had none of that. I was completely on my own and if there was one thing I knew for sure, it was that I needed to figure out a path forward as soon as possible. “I’ll manage,” the words left my mouth barely above a whisper. The doctor nodded, but I could tell he wasn’t exactly concerned about me. Honestly, I knew he was only asking because he knew I could pay my bills now, If it were up to me, I would have preferred staying. My entire body still hurt like hell, i could barely walk properly, every step sent pain shooting through my ribs and legs. I couldn’t even maintain a straight posture without feeling like my bones were grinding against each other. Medically speaking, walking out of the hospital right now was probably a terrible idea. Especially considering I di