2025-05-15 05:39:28When she got to the hospital, she realized that her grandfather’s life was hanging by a thread.
The best doctors from around the country stood helpless.But then... she remembered Adrian.She remembered how Adrian had immediately noticed she had been drugged and how he helped her cure her asthma attack.That kind of awareness wasn’t normal.In her desperation, she pulled every string she had this morning and quickly dug up all of Adrian’s information she could come across.She even learned that he was scheduled to finalize a divorce with Isabelle today.So she rushed over, hoping to track him down.And now, here he was... hopefully, he could save her grandfather. She prayed inwardly.“Please you have to help me. Now.” she whispered, her grip tightened as she tried to drag Adrian toward the door.Lucian stood frozen in confusion and shock.Those who, like Lucian, knew exactly who Sophia Aldridge was... were equally dumbfounded.
Sophia Aldridge, the untouchable queen of Silver City, holding the hand of a drainded trash like Adrian—and pleading with him like her life depended on it?
How could that be possible?!
Their brains could not just comprehend it.Isabelle’s expression also twisted with disbelief.
Meanwhile, Adrian looked down at Sophia’s hand gripping his.
“Didn’t you say you wanted nothing more to do with me?” he said in a low calm tone, laced with a slight hint of sarcasm.He tilted his head slightly. “Why come to me now, then?”Sophia’s lips parted, “I—”But before she could answer, a sharp, venomous voice cut through the tense silence like a knife."Who the hell are you, bitch?!"
Isabelle snapped arrogantly, her tone dripping with disdain.
"Can’t you see my fiancé is dealing with that bastard? If you know what’s good for you, drag your cheap ass out of here before I make you crawl!"
She had never seen Sophia before and had no clue who she was.
All she knew was that this woman was stunning—way more beautiful than her.
Her presence alone caused a stir among the onlookers, and that made Isabelle boil with jealousy.
She hated it.
Sophia let out a cold laugh.
“You must be Adrian’s wife—Isabelle, right?”
She’d already guessed her identity.
"That's right! But I’m already divorced from him!"
Isabelle held up her chin.
"A loser like that? A washed-up bastard with nothing to his name? I couldn’t get rid of him fast enough. And you—"
Isabelle let out a cold, mocking laugh.
"You actually jumped into his arms like he’s some kind of prize? Gosh, you’re a pathetic slut!"
"But what can I say? You two must be cut from the same filthy cloth."
"A slut and a mutt. What a perfect match—may you rot together."
Isabelle sneered, her face twisted with contempt and mockery.
Sophia’s expression turned ice-cold in an instant as she slowly stepped forward.
Once.
Twice.
The sound of her heels echoed like a countdown to war.
She stopped right in front of Isabelle — who suddenly looked much smaller.“You dared insulted Mr Lancaster and me?”Sophia’s voice was low—calm, almost soft—but it carried the kind of pressure that made Isabelle’s spine prick.
“Oh please! What did I lie?”
Isabelle scoffed, rolling her eyes.
“Isn’t that bastard a mutt I’ve just dumped? And you? Picking up a mutt someone else dumped—if that’s not trash behavior, then what is?”
Sneering, Isabelle added.
“Tell me, which part stung more? Being called a bitch, or a slut matched to a mutt?”
Sophia stopped just inches from Isabelle.Then a slow, chilling smile crept across her lips.
And without warning—
SLAP!
A vicious slap exploded across Isabelle’s cheek, echoing like a gunshot through the courtroom.
Everyone went silent.
Isabelle stumbled back, clutching her burning cheek. “Y-You crazy bitch! You dare slap me? I’ll make you pay for this!”Her eyes blazed red with rage as she lunged at Sophia, fingers curled like claws.
Sophia was lightning-fast—she spun and delivered a stinging slap to Isabelle’s other cheek.
Humiliated and unaccustomed to such treatment, Isabelle staggered back, grinding her teeth.
“You bitch! Do you know who my fiancé is?!"
"He is the heir of renowned Grayson family and the CEO of Astra Corp in Silver City! You’re dead!”“Oh yeah? Then why don’t you ask your fiancé—does he even dare run his mouth at me?”
Sophia sneered sarcastically, her eyes filled with disdain.
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Inside, Clara heard Henry’s panicked voice echoing in her ear. She cleared her throat quickly, trying to remain calm in front of her mother. "We need to leave right now. They are outside."They moved rapidly out of the back room, guiding Stella and little Brian toward the main sanctuary. But just as they were about to step out into the wide open church, the giant front wooden doors burst open with a deafening crash.The Syndicate soldiers surged inside, their flashlights cutting through the dusty darkness. Brian, terrified by the sudden noise, accidentally ran ahead of the group, stepping right into the center aisle of the main hall. He was a completely clear, open target.A shadow guard raised his rifle, aiming directly at the child’s chest. They were about to shoot."Noo! Brian!!!!" Stella screamed at the top of her lungs.With a desperate burst of speed, Stella lunged forward, throwing her entire body in front of the little boy to shield him from the incoming blast.RAT-TAT-TAT-TA
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Outside the ancient cathedral, parked quietly under the shadow of a decaying oak tree on the side of the street, was Henry. He sat low in his unmarked vehicle, wearing wireless earpieces that picked up every word from Clara’s hidden body microphone. As much as his instincts screamed at him to run inside and protect her, he knew he could not intervene. Valthera could absolutely not find out that Clara was secretly working with him and the police. Inside the dusty room, the female assassin looked between Valthera and Clara, her breathing finally slowing down. "If you are not working with the Obsidian Syndicate, who the hell are you?"Valthera did not lower her weapon, her face remaining a cold mask. "Well, we are a group working to take them down completely."Before another word could be spoken, the heavy wooden door burst open. Thomas and Dorian rushed into the room, their rifles raised and ready for a fight after hearing the loud sounds of the crashing glass cupboard. They relaxe
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Before the leader could even breathe a sigh of relief, Butcher calmly pulled a heavy pistol from his waistline. He pointed it directly at the man's head and blew his brains out. The man's body went completely limp against the ropes.Butcher turned around and walked out of the bloody room, barking orders to his soldiers in the hallway. "Prepare! We are going for an operation right now!"The entire base erupted into chaos. The soldiers moved fast, loading heavy weapons, crates of dark magic arrows, and high-velocity bombs into the backs of black SUVs. Within minutes, the armored convoy filled out and roared out of the hidden garage, with Butcher riding in the lead vehicle, ready for blood.A short while later, Valthera, Clara, Thomas, and Dorian arrived at the giant abandoned cathedral. The ancient stone building stood tall, surrounded by overgrown dead trees. It was the perfect place for a rogue assassin to hide.They approached the massive wooden entrance. Dorian and Thomas pushed
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She then took a step closer to Valthera."And also, Mom... I have seen your physical condition. Even though you stubbornly refuse to talk about it, I know your body is rapidly losing the ability to keep up with your age. The stress of this war is destroying you. This flower... it can restore your body to full, youthful strength."Valthera stood completely motionless. She did not say a single word of thanks. Her lips remained pressed into a hard, rigid line, and she refused to break her tough exterior. But as Clara looked deeply into her mother’s pale, weathered eyes, she could feel a massive wave of silent, overwhelming gratitude. The hope of reclaiming their broken family was finally within their reach.Valthera broke the silence, her voice snapping back to its usual cold, calculating tone. "Back to your plan, Clara. You know she won't be alone. A rogue assassin running from the King will be heavily guarded."Thomas smirked, patting the rifle slung over his chest. "Well, we are prep
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Valthera rolled her eyes coldly, adjusting the heavy weapon strapped to her hip. "Just tell us why you summoned us here, Clara. You know exactly how dangerous it is for the four of us to meet in one place."Clara sighed heavily, crossing her arms as she looked at the group. "I just hope you guys weren't followed here."Thomas let out a scoffing laugh, checking the magazine of his pistol. "What do we look like to you, Clara? Amateurs? We cleared our tracks three times before we even entered this district.""Fine," Valthera snapped, her hard eyes locking onto Clara’s face. "Tell us why you summoned us."Clara took a deep breath, her voice turning dead serious. "I found her. The King's rogue assassin sister. She is currently hiding at the abandoned cathedral on the very edge of the city." Clara looked at each of them. "We find her, we get the information, and we find the King.""And then we kill him," Valthera completed instantly, her voice dropping into a chilling whisper.Hearing those
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Henry kept quiet. He did not say a single word. He stood his ground under the commander's heavy stare, refusing to break his silence or betray Clara’s trust. Commander Desmond sighed loudly, shaking his head. "That's right. Keep your mouth shut." He stood up and walked out, leaving him in his own office. As Henry stepped out of the office and walked down the quiet hallway, his phone vibrated sharply in his pocket. He pulled it out and looked at the screen. It was an encrypted text message from Clara. It contained the exact coordinates of the abandoned cathedral at the edge of the city where the King's rogue assassin sister was currently hiding. Henry’s heart raced. He knew he had to move fast. He hurried down the corridor and pushed open the heavy door to the police locker room to change into his tactical gear. The locker room was empty and silent. Henry opened his locker and began pulling out his vest. Suddenly, the faint click of the entrance door echoed behind him. So
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