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The smaller boy muttered something, but the bully snatched the strap of his bag and yanked it hard.“Look at this cheap bag!” he laughed. “What did you do, beg for it? Everyone knows your parents are poor. You’re only here because of some stupid scholarship. And even then you’ll never be one of us.”The boy’s face reddened, tears glistening in his eyes. He reached for his bag, but the bully shoved him to the ground, sending him sprawling across the gravel.A few kids nearby giggled nervously, while others looked away, pretending not to notice.The smaller boy gathered his courage and tried to fight back.He pushed himself off the ground and swung at the bully with trembling fists. “Leave me alone!” he shouted.But the bigger boy just let out a loud, mocking sound that drew more attention.He caught the smaller boy’s arm easily and shoved him again, harder this time. The boy hit the gravel with a sharp thud, and his books spilled from his bag.Clara’s breath caught, and her small fist
CHAPTER 211
The Aldridge family took Elena inside, still clinging to her as though afraid she might disappear again. Adrian and Sophia climbed back into their car They were so exhausted, and finally they could breathe.The Next MorningGolden light spilled into the Lancaster dining room.Adrian and Sophia sat at the long breakfast table, steam rising from their cups of coffee. Sophia’s eyes, however, were sharp with curiosity.“Adrian,” she said, setting down her cup. “Why is Clara only just starting school now? "She’s twelve already.”Adrian’s fork paused mid-air for a moment before resuming his food.“She was unwell before,” he said. “Too Fragile for the outside world. But now… she’s healed completely.”Sophia’s eyes widened slightly as she remembered how Adrian had been chasing some rare herbs.“That’s why you were searching for those rare herbs?” “And also, while you wanted the mind pulse so badly.”Adrian gave a slight nod.At that moment, light footsteps thundered down the staircase.Cla
CHAPTER 210
Elena, her earlier fury spent, leaned forward, her curiosity reignited despite what she had just passed through. “Yeah! What was that? You’re some powerful alchemist or something, Adrian?”Adrian kept his gaze fixed on the road, maintaining his careful façade. “It was nothing,” he dismissed smoothly. “I’ve been taking some advanced martial arts and Chi classes. Focused force, that’s all."He obviously couldn't tell them that he possess the power of a Dragon.“Chi,” Elena scoffed lightly, but she didn’t press, already moving on to the more interesting topic. “Well, I hope I didn't completely ruin your night.”She nudged Adrian's shoulder with her foot. “I’m sure you two were already doing things married people do when you got my call. Don't worry. When you drop me off, you can go right back to continue."Sophia glared fiercely at the rearview mirror, her cheeks warming despite the serious situation. "I know you will make me regret coming to save you, you annoying brat. Better keep your
CHAPTER 209
The silence in the warehouse was disrupted by the shallow breathing of the defeated men and Elena’s ragged sobs of fury. Adrian was already moving, his attention split between securing Elena and ensuring the mercenaries remained incapacitated.Isabelle watched it all, her face utterly drained of blood. Her master plan for vengeance had crumbled into dust, leaving behind only the terrifying reality of consequence.She twisted, frantic to melt into the shadows, but Sophia was already there.“Sophia?” Isabelle stammered, her voice thin and high. “What are you—”Sophia didn’t answer. She grabbed the front of Isabelle's cheap coat and slammed her back against a dripping metal pillar. The metal groaned under the impact. Isabelle whimpered, every bit of her former bravado gone.“You running now?” Sophia’s voice was low, amd filled with a promise of death. “I thought you liked running your mouth a few minutes ago. I thought you liked demanding billions.”Isabelle twisted, desperate to break
CHAPTER 208
At that instant, the heavy metal doors at the far end of the hall crashed open.Isabelle’s smile froze. For the first time, she looked truly afraid.“How—how did you find us?” she whispered, the bravado slipping.Adrian didn’t answer. He moved like a blade.He ran straight at the man looming over Elena. With one brutal kick, he smashed into the man’s midsection. The man crashed back into stacked crates. Dust rained down. The hall echoed with the heavy thump.Isabelle snapped her fingers. Two of her men lifted pistols. The others drew guns of their own. In a single smooth motion the room filled with cold metal aimed at Adrian.For a second everything slowed.Then—gunshots.Two of Adrian’s men who had bounded in with him fell where they stood. The sound rang like thunder. Blood did not need to be shown, but the men went down hard. The air stank of gunpowder and panic.Adrian shoved Sophia behind him and planted himself between the guns and the sisters. He raised a hand. “Stand down,” he
CHAPTER 207
Isabelle pulled a small phone from her coat and tapped the screen with slow, deliberate fingers. Elena spat and twisted, but Isabelle ignored it. She dialed, then hit video.A moment later Adrian’s face flickered on the cracked screen.His brows were furrowed, he had not slept or rested today.He answered without a greeting. “What do you want?”Isabelle smiled like a blade. “Hi, married man. How’s the honeymoon? Consumed yet?” Her tone was bright and poisonous.Adrian’s jaw tightened. “Cut the bullshit. What did you do to Elena?”Sophia, listening beside him, heard the name and rushed forward. Her hand trembled as she snatched the phone. Isabelle’s face filled the small screen. Sophia saw her and she screamed.“You bastard! I will cut your throat myself. What have you done to my sister? You sick fuck!”Isabelle laughed, cold and satisfied. She flicked the camera so the screen tilted. Elena’s face appeared, bruised with fear but defiantly alive. She had a dark smear on her cheek and t
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