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After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 35
Jackson sat there with a serious look on his face. He was seated facing the fireplace, and his mind was in so many places. He was actually waiting for news from the spy he had been waiting for.“Mr Jackson, I brought news. I hope you are going to love it…” the messenger spy who had just returned expressed with a smirk on his face. “And what is it this time? You haven't been burning enough good news lately, and I fear today might be the same.”However, he shook his head. “No, I don't think so. Today's news is so good, I'm sure you're going to reward me for it. I know you will.”Jackson hummed before rubbing his hands against his beards. It seemed he was in deep thoughts concerning all that was happening. He had a lot of things involved as well.“So what's the news?” Jackson asked again. He felt like the messenger was wasting a lot of time. “Well, I have confirmed it. Norman is in jail, and…”Jackson got impatient. “Say Something, and stop keeping me in suspense. I really don't want t
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 36
They were all seated. Henry, Lana, and Lucas. It seemed they were all trying to look at what was happening. The fact that things were just all over the place right now was disheartening.Henry heaved, and turned towards Lucas who seemed really worried about everything. He was trying so hard to get himself,but it seemed like things were well enough.“Are you sure things are going to be fine? Aren't you hearing everything that has been happening? The violence is getting too much to bear. I don't think I can actually say that things are getting out of hand.”Lana was the one who commented. She was exceptionally scared she knew how things could be. She knew that things weren't safe.“The rate of crime is so high, I'm sure someone is against us. I know it, but how do we know who?” she continued, but her statement made him turn towards her. “You're not wrong. It could actually be our enemy. We all have a common enemy. But we also should know that we shouldn't put one person in mind. Besid
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 37
Bethany was still asleep when she heard what was going on. She was shocked, jolting you from sleep due to the way her phone rang. Her eyes were still very heavy from the late night jobs she did, but she managed to search her bed with her bed closed. “Hmm?” she hummed as soon as she picked up the call, and placed it on her ears. However, there was something else involved. Her chest drummed faster than usual, and she was more than worried. Her eyes also snapped open.“What are you trying to say?” she asked, and there was more information following in.“I'm trying to explain that there was a robbery. The robbery was so much that some even got injured. You need to come check it out yourself. Do you understand?”“Alright. Text me the location.” she expressed, and was immediately shocked when she heard more .As soon as the call ended, she sighed, and then looked at the time from her alarm clock.“Five am? A robbery at five? What the hell?!” She screamed, frowning her face. Her brows neede
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 38
Bethany seemed to be tense as their car raced to where the supposed robbery was taking place. She was so worried, and tried her best to be calm, but it seemed like it wasn't working out in any way.She took in deep breaths as she drove, trying to tell herself that everything was going to be fine. It was only a matter of time before they got to the crime scene, by report reaching her was that the criminals had sealed the exit.“And so? Do what I care about?!” she yelled, and immediately, ordering her square to immediately surround the area.“Yes ma'am!” They answered, and immediately went to work on it. She made stew that the doors were broken, and that they were in.“You're under arrest. You better drop your weapons, and surrender!” She screamed alongside her men that were inside. They were lucky that more men arrived.The robbers who were under masks turned towards themselves, and then before Bethany and her group knew what was going on, a gunshot was heard.The robbers shot a woman
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 39
At the station, the robber was taken into custody. He was in the interrogation room, but all he did was stare blankly at whoever was questioning him and blinking.“Who's your leader? Who do you work for? Why are you guys terrorising the town” so many questions were on Bethany's mind, but she didn't know how to answer them. She was confused, and concerned at the same time.She thought the robber was going to be sacred, but it wasn't so. He was rather a tough nut to crack which was a bit concerning to her.“Listen, we are going to give you a chance. Give us the information we need, and we promise we're going to work on your sentence. YOU'RE going to be a hero for helping us think about it.” Bethany was seated, her eyes staring directly into his, but when he blinked again like he usually did, she lost it. She sprung up from the chair, and slammed her hands on the table. Her eyes were fixed on him. What was going on in his head was something she couldn't understand. Bethany knew that
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 40
Bethany went home the day feeling refreshed. She was happy and excited about the dinner. Maybe as a form or a way to ease tension.“So I'm picking you up?” he asked, and she rolled her eyes.“It all depends on you. I mean you have the right to do whatever you want to do, and I'm sure it's better I understand with you, I'm going to pick it up. You agree with that right?” He asked with raised brows, and was shocked when he noticed that she nodded.Bethany was always a hardcore woman who was the most respected in the country. She was always trying her best to fix numerous cases which were okay to her.A smirk appeared on her lips, and she excused herself from his side of the excursion. “See you at 6 then…” she answered immediately, heading to her car which she drove home.On getting home, she couldn't stop thinking. She was worried, and at the same time concerned. Everything that was happening was indeed taking a turn on her, and she needed to relax her mind for a while.She got into
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 41
Drake was in the restaurant with an unknown man and all these were being watched by Harris, and Bethany. Drake shook hands, and was even smiling, before sipping a glass of wine afterwards.“What's going on there, I really wish to know. I can't see him smiling like that with an unknown figure and not question what the hell is going on. Come on, we need to know what's happening. I mean, there's a lot already on our plate. I need you to understand the way things are.”“Yes I understand. I too want to know what the hell is going on. Drake can't be trusted, and the way he's smiling seems to show that there's something going on. Do you understand what I'm saying?”“Yes, yes I do. I really do. I just want you to know that there's a lot of things involved. But I really think we should storm in there, and interrogate them…” Bethany was the one giving this suggestion. Her eyes were focused on the clear glass that revealed the people in the restaurant, and she frowned her face.Harris on the ot
After Rejection, she crawled to my feet for forgiveness Chapter 42
Once Drake was done striking the deal, he stood up, adjusting his clothes before staring one last time at his newly made business partner.However, there was something else he'll need to handle. His face turned dark as he walked out of the restaurant towards the garage where his car was packed.Upon getting to his car, he pulled open the door, but paused, raising his head to look upwards because something seemed off.His face was filled with wrinkles, his eyes moving around to check for something suspicious.“Hmmm…” he hummed, squinting his eyes as he wondered what was happening, but then he shrugged his shoulders and walked away. To him, there was nothing wrong with what was going onBy the time he entered the car, he inserted the keyhole, the engine roared, and he was set to make everything set. He was trying his best to ensure that things went well as well.Once at his destined stop, he stepped out of the car and also adjusted his suit.He looked around, and then nodded his head. I
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Norman, who had spent the rest of his days in the room, was confused about what they had said. However, he still needed Murai’s help. There was a confused look in his eyes. He didn't even know how else to begin.She definitely had a different thought, and he had to make sure to fix the thought because he didn't have enough time left. He moved around the mansion, trying to find her, and when it proved impossible, he decided to ask a maid. “Umm… good–” before he could greet, the maid bowed her head. “Good evening Princess Murai’s betrothed.” Hearing that caused him to keep quiet. His chest drummed, but he ignored, and he tried to go straight to the point. “Where's she? I tried checking her room, but she's not there,” he expressed, hoping the maid could identify where Murai was.“Oh princess Murai.” She paused. “She said she wanted to be alone, but she's in her private garden at the other end of the mansion.” He nodded, his expression serious. “Alright. Thank you…” he expressed, an
Chapter 101
As Norman returned to the kingdom with the phoenix feather in hand, a murmur of respect rippled through the crowd.“Did you hear the rumours? Some say it is even true that he was the one who defeated the phoenix and brought back the feathers.” The elder, who had previously been, now regarded Norman with a newfound sense of admiration. Whispers and speculations spread like wildfire as Norman approached the queen, the feather held out in offering.The queen's eyes narrowed slightly as she took the feather, her voice tinged with curiosity. "Hmm, is this really a phoenix feather? Are you sure you defeated the phoenix?" she asked, her tone probing for details. “Or is this fake?” The kingdom's inhabitants gathered around, eager to hear Norman's tale and verify the authenticity of his claim. However, Norman remained unfazed by the commotion. He had other priorities in mind, and his focus was fixed on achieving a specific goal.With a calm demeanour, Norman stood before the queen, his eyes
Chapter 100
Queen Kurai's eyes sparkled with intrigue as she regarded Norman, her gaze lingering on him with a mixture of curiosity and admiration. "I think I have underestimated you," she said, a smile playing on her lips. "You seem like someone worthy of a lot of things. So far, you've passed most of the tests I've given you."Her expression turned serious, her voice taking on a subtle edge. "But let's not forget this, Norman," she said, her words dripping with an unspoken warning. The air seemed to thicken with tension as the stakes hung unspoken, a gentle reminder of the consequences of failure.Norman met her gaze, his smile unwavering, his eyes locked on hers with a fierce determination. "I'm ready for anything you want to bring," he said, his voice steady and confident. The challenge seemed to have ignited a fire within him, and he stood tall, his shoulders squared and his spirit unbroken, ready to face whatever lay ahead.The queen's smile grew, her eyes gleaming with a hint of excitement
Chapter 99
Norman's throat constricted as he swallowed, his mind racing with anticipation and fear. Not fear, but worry.The queen's words echoed in his thoughts…“This challenge is meant to break you.” “But what did it entail?” he asked himself because she hadn't said anything else. She had given him no hint, no clue, just a warning that left him wondering. The more he thought about it, the more his imagination ran wild with worst-case scenarios.As he stood there, Norman couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of his stomach. It was a heavy, gnawing sensation that seemed to spread through his entire body, making his muscles tense and his heart pound. What lay ahead? Would he emerge victorious from this, or would this challenge indeed break him as she said? The uncertainty was suffocating, and Norman's anxiety grew with each passing moment.He tried to push the thoughts away, to focus on the present, but his mind kept wandering back to the unknown challenge. Would it
Chapter 98
The city of Yivel was a mosaic of stone spires and huge bazaars, but its north quarter was an open sore, infested by a plague of death that poisoned the air and stilled the streets. The plague quarter was quarantined, its narrow streets shut behind wooden palisades, their faces smeared with notices in blood-red paint. The plague was merciless, its victims wiry and sweating, their bodies smeared with festering black boils, their coughs death knells. There were empty houses, boarded-up windows, chalk-crossed doors. There was a reek of rot, and a small, acrid bite of medicinal herbs that could not stem the tide. Yivel's best physicians, wrapped in white robes and leather hoods, glided like spirits, their remedies futile, their furrowed, tortured faces. Norman, a foreigner to this world, was tasked with finding the antidote where the smartest had fallen short, his quest a thread held to the vault and Murai, the Kurai most precious, his master's sister, who bore it next to her heart.Norma
Chapter 97
Northern villages were a hard country, their wind-battered, curved hills battered by war and worn by wind. There was air, the scent of pine and wet earth, bruise-coloured sky, restless clouds low-hung. Muddy roads wandered between clusters of thatched cottages, worn roofs and soot-black walls from last's raids. The Black Path Bandits inspired terror—plundered barns, stolen cattle, shallow trenches. The villages lived in terror, for a fog, terror descended on the villages, the skeletal visage of the villagers, their eyes reaching out to the horizon, awaiting the next raid. The bandits were a plague, merciless and ruthless, their name spoken in terror. Norman, this time a ghost of tempest, had been sent to stem them.He strides across the wasteland, his tattered cloak lost in twilight, his boots silent on the mossy ground. His huge body is lean from journeying, his black hair streaked with gray, his blue eyes burning with purpose. Scars cover his hands, a topography of combat, and a sho
Chapter 96
Norman woke up with a throbbing headache, groaning as he sat up. As his vision cleared, he noticed Queen Kurai sitting in front of him, her expression calm and collected. Norman rubbed his temples, trying to relieve the pain he was feeling. However, her next words seem to make him open his eyes. "Good job, Norman," Queen Kurai said, her voice gentle. "You passed the first mission. The blue eliza venom is exactly what I needed."Norman looked up at her, still trying to shake off the effects of the venom. "What...what happened?" he asked, his voice hoarse. He seemed to still be very weak, and his memory was faint. Queen Kurai smiled. "You were bitten, but don't worry, I've taken care of the wound. You'll recover fully.” her assurance made him sigh, and he turned to see that his hands were bandaged. As well. Norman's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Queen Kurai. "How did I survive?" he asked, his voice laced with confusion.The Queen's expression remained calm. He was asking too
Chapter 95
Queen Kurai's eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief as she regarded Norman. "I'll help you, but you must complete seven deadly missions," she said, her voice firm.Norman's jaw dropped in shock. "Seven deadly missions?" he repeated, incredulous. "Why would you give me such a condition?"The Queen's smile grew wider. "Because I want to. It's just what I want."Norman hesitated, weighing his options. After a moment, he nodded. "Alright, I agree. What is the first mission?"Queen Kurai's smile turned into that of mischief. "Are you sure you really want to do this?" she asked, her voice laced with amusement.Norman swallowed, and tried to control himself. "I am willing to do it," he said, his voice firm.The Queen's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Very well, then. Let us begin…”It seemed she had other plans for him. Things he didn't even know. He had no idea what he was going into, but he wanted to make sure everything made sense to him at this time. Queen Kurai's smile turned serious
Chapter 94
Queen Kurai's brow furrowed with concern as she watched Norman's bold request sink in. She turned to her daughter, Murai, who had entered the room quietly. “Do you think you can go with this man?” She was asked but when she was unable to respond, she was immediately made to keep shut. There were so many things involved in his moments. “I don't want to, mother. I have people to serve here. I won't go with him. He doesn't seem genuine…” she explained, and her mother sighed. "Murai, we need to discuss this matter privately," the Queen said, her voice low and measured.Murai's eyes met Norman's for a brief moment before she nodded and followed her mother out of the throne room. The doors closed behind them, leaving Norman alone with the guards.The Queen and Murai walked to a nearby chamber, the tension between them palpable. Once inside, Queen Kurai turned to Murai and explained the situation. “The man seems to be here for a reason which I do not know of at the moment, but I need you
