The heavy rain beat down on the cold streets of the city.Leo Sterling pedaled his delivery bicycle as fast as his tired legs could carry him. His plastic yellow raincoat did nothing to block the freezing water. His cheap shoes were completely soaked, squishing with every movement of his feet.His hands were numb from the biting wind, but he tightly gripped the handlebars. He could not afford to be late.Inside his small pocket, right against his chest, was a tiny velvet box. It was a cheap promise ring that cost him three months of his hard-earned savings. Today was his three-year anniversary with his beautiful girlfriend, Chloe.To pay for her expensive lifestyle, her designer bags, and her university fees, Leo worked three different delivery jobs every single day. He slept for only four hours a night. His back always ached, and his palms were covered in thick calluses.But he did not care. He loved Chloe, and he wanted to give her the world.Leo pulled up to the entrance of the Roy

The bright lights of the twelve black cars cut through the dark night. The blinding glare forced Leo to close his heavy eyes. The loud engines roared like angry beasts, shaking the walls of the narrow alleyway.The doors of every single luxury car flew open at the exact same time. Dozens of tall, heavily armed men poured out into the pouring rain. They did not wear standard security uniforms. They wore dark military armor with a fierce golden dragon symbol stitched onto their chests.Their heavy black boots marched in perfect rhythm, splashing the muddy water as they quickly formed a protective wall around Leo. Each man held a powerful weapon, his face completely serious and full of deadly focus.From the lead vehicle, a man with a scarred face and high-ranking military stars on his shoulders stepped out. He was Logan, the famous Supreme Commander of the Dragon Vanguard, a legendary force that protected the country.Logan did not care about his expensive uniform or the heavy rain. He

Chloe froze when she saw Leo standing in front of her. Her eyes widened in shock, but that shock turned into pure annoyance within a second.She tightened the silk bathrobe around her body and looked down at his yellow delivery uniform.“Leo? Are you stalking me? How did you even survive after last night?” she yelled, her voice full of disgust.Julian Vance walked out from the bedroom area, wearing a expensive silk robe. He was tying the belt around his waist. When he saw Leo holding the large food boxes, a cruel grin spread across his face.“Well, look who it is,” Julian mocked, walking closer. “The unbreakable delivery boy. My men beat you into the mud last night, and you are already back on your feet delivering our breakfast? You really are a stubborn cockroach.”Leo stood perfectly still. His face was calm, and his eyes were like deep, cold pools of water. He did not show any anger or fear.“Here is your order from the Vance Group,” Leo said. His voice was steady and flat.Chloe l

Leo looked at Chloe one last time. Her face was twisted with ugly anger as she pointed her finger at him. He did not say a single word to her. He did not even look at the trembling Julian, who was still staring at his dropped phone on the floor.Leo simply turned around and walked away. He passed the two large hotel guards, who quickly stepped aside because they were too distracted by Julian’s sudden panic.Leo walked down the long, red carpeted hallway of the hotel. His steps were no longer the heavy, tired steps of a poor delivery driver. They were light, firm, and full of power. He took the elevator down to the ground floor and walked out into the bright morning sun.Instead of unlocking his old, rusty bicycle, Leo walked right past it. He walked toward the corner of the street where a simple, dark SUV with tinted windows was parked out of sight. It was an unmarked vehicle, looking totally normal from the outside so nobody would notice it.The moment Leo reached the car, the rear d

The night of the grand gala finally arrived. The Grand Dragon Palace was completely lit up by thousands of beautiful golden lights. It was the most exclusive and secure building in the entire city, owned directly by the Dragon Vanguard.A long, thick red carpet stretched from the main entrance all the way down to the street. Hundreds of photographers stood behind velvet ropes, their cameras flashing rapidly as luxury sports cars and black limousines pulled up one by one.The wealthiest billionaires, top political leaders, and famous celebrities stepped out onto the carpet, all dressed in stunning diamonds and expensive suits.A shiny silver sports car screeched to a halt right at the front of the line. The door opened, and Julian Vance stepped out. He wore a sharp white tuxedo that cost thousands of dollars.He walked around the car and opened the passenger door for Chloe. She stepped out onto the red carpet, looking incredibly proud. She wore a sparkling gold dress that shimmered und