All Chapters of Betrayed Into Wealth: Chapter 41
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Chapter 41
Throughout his journey back to town, Brian felt something different than usual. The car was driving slowly along the winding village road, accompanied by views of yellowing rice fields and trees swaying in the afternoon breeze.But that wasn't the only thing that made this journey feel different; it was the attitude of the people he encountered along the way.Every few meters, a villager would wave at him. Some smiled broadly, others shouted his name, and some even stopped what they were doing just to nod respectfully as Brian's car passed.Small children jogged along the side of the road, shouting, "There's Brian!" with awe-filled faces.Brian could only respond with a faint smile and occasionally raise his hand from behind the wheel. Inside, he felt both warm and awkward. He had never imagined being treated like this. To him, what he had done was simply what was expected.But to the villagers, Brian was a hero. Someone who had bravely stood up, faced threats, and ultimately succeede
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Four men got out of the car that had stopped in front of Brian, their movements swift and forceful, as if they were used to dealing with situations like this.Their faces were hostile, their eyes sharp and filled with ill intent that could be felt even through the car windows. The previously quiet street had now transformed into a stage of palpable menace, and Brian was right in the middle of it.Brian remained seated in his seat, motionless. His hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white, while his foot rested on the accelerator, waiting for the right moment to move.His breathing began to steady, trying to suppress the panic that was slowly rising to the surface."Get out!" one of them shouted as he approached the car, his eyes staring intently through the windshield.His tone was harsh, full of pressure, clearly not a casual request. These were not people who wanted to have a friendly conversation.Brian didn't answer. He didn't even glance in their
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"Was I shot?" Brian asked himself in a low voice, almost a whisper drowned out by the roar of the car's still-speeding engine.His heart was pounding so hard, it felt like it was going to burst out of his chest. His breathing was erratic, while his mind was filled with the terrible possibilities of what could have happened in those seconds.He didn't really feel any pain, no burning or aching sensations spreading through his body, but the sound of the gunshot still rang clearly in his ears.Crash!Suddenly, there was a loud crash from the back of his car. The sound made Brian reflexively tense, his hands gripping the steering wheel even tighter. His mind immediately jumped to a conclusion that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end.A bullet."Could that be the bullet that hit my car?" he muttered in a trembling voice.He imagined what it would be like if the bullet had penetrated the back of the car, pierced the seat, and lodged in his body without him realizing it. The
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"Okay, let's get on with it," Brian said, taking a deep breath, trying to calm himself, still gripped by the lingering tension.He pressed the accelerator again, sending the car speeding down the deserted road. The image of the four armed men who had been blocking him still flashed clearly in his mind, as if they could reappear from the darkness at any moment.A sense of vigilance kept him constantly checking his rearview mirror, making sure no suspicious vehicles were following him.About five kilometers from the scene, he finally saw a building that offered a small sense of security: a police station standing on the side of the road with its lights on.Without hesitation, Brian immediately turned the car into the yard and stopped, still slightly out of breath.He got out of the car, his eyes sweeping around quickly before walking towards the guard post. "Excuse me," he said politely, trying to keep his tone steady despite his racing heart.A young police officer sitting inside the g
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"Is everything done?" Emily asked flatly, as if Brian's answer wouldn't change her expression much."It's done," Brian replied briefly, though inside he was still churning with feelings he couldn't quite explain.There was relief that the village problem had finally been resolved, but also a lingering anxiety he hadn't yet had time to explain, especially about all the oddities that continued to follow him, including Emily's attitude of seeming to know everything without ever being told."Okay," Emily replied lightly, then without adding anything else, she turned and walked towards her room.Brian could only stand silently, staring at the woman's slowly retreating back. Many questions swirled in his head, questions he had been wanting to ask, but for some reason, they always stuck in his throat.He sensed that Emily was no ordinary woman, especially after what happened on the street earlier, when Emily had immediately understood the situation he was in without Brian even having a chanc
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Brian fell silent, Lily's last sentence hitting him squarely in the chest. For a moment, the campus corridor was silent, although a few students were still milling around them. Brian's gaze changed, no longer merely calm, but sharper and more aware."So, that's the problem? You're accusing me of doing that. I'm not that bad, Lily," Brian asked quietly, his voice low but audible.Lily didn't answer immediately. She averted her gaze for a moment, as if regretting her words. However, her overly inflated ego made her look back at Brian with a defiant expression."You think I'm stupid? Suddenly, my professor knows that there's a part of the problem that I didn't do. It's been fine all this time," Lily said, her irritation becoming increasingly apparent.Brian took a deep breath, this time not because he was trying to hold back his emotions, but because he was truly tired of Lily's unchanging attitude. He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed, because the woman he once loved was still stuck
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Alex's gaze was sharp, moving from Brian to Lily, then back to Brian with a clenched jaw. He had clearly seen what had just happened, or at least, seen enough to draw the wrong conclusion."So this is it, huh?" Alex's voice was cold, but full of pressure. "No wonder you've changed lately. Wanting to go back to this poor guy? Why? Tired of the easy life?"Lily immediately panicked. "Alex, it's not what you think—""Shut up!" Alex interrupted in a high-pitched voice, causing several students around them to take notice. "I saw it myself. You guys aren't even ashamed to hug on campus!"Brian sighed softly, feeling the situation was getting out of hand. He didn't want to get involved in this kind of drama, especially in a public place."There's nothing to make a big deal out of," Brian said calmly, trying to defuse the situation. "He hugged me, and I let go."Alex laughed sarcastically, but it sounded more mocking than amused. "Oh, so now you want to look like a good guy?" he said, taking
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"Hi," Emily greeted with her trademark smile as she approached Brian in the campus corridor, still filled with students milling about.Brian, still standing a few steps away from Lily and Alex, immediately turned his head, his expression changing slightly to one of surprise at the woman's presence in a place he hadn't expected."What are you doing here?" he asked in a surprised tone, as he had never known Emily to have any business with his campus."I have business with one of your professors," Emily replied casually, glancing at Alex.Her gaze was sharp, as if she had immediately assessed the situation without needing further explanation. "And I heard this dog barking. My hands are itching to teach it a lesson."These words immediately escalated the atmosphere. Alex, still clutching his head from Emily's sudden blow earlier, became even more furious. His face flushed, not only from the pain, but also from the feeling of having his dignity trampled on in front of so many people."Who
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"What's wrong?" Brian asked after opening his car window slightly, staring at the woman standing outside with a look of hope yet a hint of doubt evident in her eyes.The woman seemed hesitant to speak, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something, but her voice caught in her throat. She clutched the hem of her shirt nervously, her gaze darting around, as if afraid someone might notice her."I…" she said softly, but the sentence trailed off."Just tell me, what's wrong?" Brian urged in a softer tone, trying to reassure her enough to speak. He then opened his car door and moved slightly, making room for her to enter.Without further thought, she quickly got into the car and sat in the passenger seat, as if afraid she would lose the opportunity if she hesitated too long.Brian closed the car door again and studied the woman closely. Her face was familiar, as the typical student on this campus, but he was certain he had never truly met her before."I'm Lyna," the woman finally said,
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“Where are your parents?” Brian asked then, trying to dig deeper so he could understand the gravity of the situation the girl was facing.“At home,” Lyna replied quietly, her voice still holding lingering anxiety. “Tonight they’re having a meeting with that person and several other parties to discuss the wedding.”Brian nodded slowly, trying to connect the pieces of information he’d gathered. “A meeting to make sure everything is going according to plan?” he asked again, confirming it.“Yes,” Lyna replied quickly. “This is my last chance to escape. If I go back home now, I’m sure they won’t let me out again. I’ll probably even be under heavy surveillance until the wedding day.”Lyna’s tone was growing increasingly panicked, making Brian realize how short their time was. However, even so, he couldn’t make a rash decision without careful consideration.“Let’s wait for my master first, okay?” Brian finally said calmly, trying to calm the situation.The words made Lyna’s eyes widen, and h