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Chapter 99
“He’s not leaving. This is where he’ll sit,” Florence declared firmly with her gaze locking on the usher.Florence was among the event’s honored dignitaries so who was the usher to challenge her word?Turning to Antonio, she added, “I want you here.”Antonio remained seated, enduring the sharp stares and the low whispers rippling through the hall.He could almost hear the unspoken questions in every glance, but he remained unbothered.The conference began with pomp. The Master of Ceremonies, dressed in a black tuxedo, took to the stage and introduced the first speaker.“Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great honor that I present one of the most distinguished professors of medicine in the entire city. Please welcome Professor Gerald Matthews!”The audience erupted into applause as a tall, silver-haired man made his way to the podium. His speech was polished. He spoke of cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking technologies, and bold new horizons in medicine. His words flowed like ho
Chapter 98
Three days later, it was Antonio’s birthday.That morning, just as he stepped out of his modest apartment, a deliveryman appeared, carrying a small but neatly wrapped parcel.“Mr. Morris?” the man asked, holding out the package.“Yes, that’s me,” Antonio replied, surprised.“This was sent to you from Mr Charles, the butler of the Morris' family. He asked me to hand it over personally.”Antonio frowned. Charles had been with his family since before he was born. If he had sent something now, it was bound to be important. He collected the parcel and dismissed the deliveryman with a nod of thanks.He carried the box back inside curiously, and carefully, he tore open the wrapping and found a note. The handwriting was delicate, familiar, and yet painful to see again—it belonged to his late mother.“My dear Antonio, if you are reading this, then it means time has finally led you here. I left this box for you, for the day when you would be ready. Inside lies not just heirlooms, but your d
Chapter 97
Cynthia’s hands trembled as she clutched the phone. The words she had just heard struck her like a thunderbolt: Antonio had been attacked by wild animals during his trip to get the herb.Her breathing grew shallow.Tears rolled down her cheeks as terrifying images of Antonio’s body torn apart flashed her mind.The thought alone almost crippled her. Hours later, Antonio arrived in Gelrith City and was carried swiftly into one of its best hospitals. Cynthia wasted no time. The moment she heard where he was, she rushed over with frantic urgency.When she entered his hospital room, her breath caught in her throat. Antonio lay on the bed wrapped in bandages and his skin bore claw marks and bruises that spoke of the violence he had endured. Seeing him like that nearly broke her.“Antonio…” Her voice faltered as she came to his side, tears pooling in her eyes. She reached out, gently brushing his hand. “Look at you. What were you thinking?”Antonio gave her a faint smile, though hi
Chapter 96
The images of his mother’s final moments never left him.He remembered the way she had gasped for breath before her life slipped away. Those memories were more than wounds.The truth of her death was buried somewhere out there and the only key to unraveling it lay in Matilda’s survival.She held the secrets and clues that could finally reveal the truth about the injustice his mother went through.But time was running out for her, and Antonio knew that without her, his path to vengeance would vanish. He clenched his fists as he whispered to himself, If I die, I die. With determination, Antonio boarded the small boat tethered to the old wooden dock. For a while, the journey was uneventful and the water rippled violently.A monstrous crocodile erupted from beneath the surface.Antonio staggered back, grabbing the edge of the boat for balance. But before he could catch his breath, a giant anaconda lunged from the side.Panic surged.The crocodile rammed the boat, rocking it dangerousl
Chapter 95
Without hesitation, one of the men lunged at Antonio, aiming straight for his throat. With a twist born of instinct and deadly training, Antonio pivoted, letting the blade whistle harmlessly past his shoulder. His fist shot forward, connecting with the man’s jaw.A sharp crack echoed, and the attacker went down hard.But the others pressed in.Two men rushed him from opposite sides, their daggers raised high to strike down at his head. Antonio ducked low, rolled across the ground, and came up right beneath one of them. With a lightning-fast movement, he wrenched the dagger from the startled man’s grip and drove the hilt into his stomach. The man folded with a grunt, collapsing onto the ground.Now armed, Antonio’s eyes gleamed coldly.The remaining attackers hesitated, but only for a heartbeat. Then they rushed towards Antonio like a storm of flashing blades. However, Antonio moved like a predator among prey. His stolen dagger clashed against theirs as sparks flied with each s
Chapter 94
Robert’s expression hardened into a satisfied smile. Antonio was moving again. And this time, it was not only far from Gelrith City but also beyond the Earl’s reach.He was determined not to give up. He would strike at Antonio, especially now that the location would make things easier. He would ensure nothing could ever be traced back to him.Robert rose to his feet and poured himself a glass of brandy. The amber liquid glowed against the glass as he took a sip.Nobody ever defeated him—nobody!Every rival who had dared to cross him had been crushed, their names had been erased, and their existence buried under his victories. The thought of Antonio—a nobody, a man with no wealth, and no name, standing against him was an insult. Robert would not allow it.Antonio, he believed, was nothing but a man who had stumbled into fortune by chance. His so-called reputation had been built on one favor he had rendered to the Earl of Wessex, a favor that had bought him temporary recognition.
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