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Antonio returned to Gelrith with his mind fixed on Matilda.For months she had lingered in her bed, motionless as though time itself had forgotten her. Now Antonio carried in his satchel the two herbs that should never have found themselves in the same man’s hands. One was the Frostheart Bloom and the other was Dengh, an unassuming root from the eastern valley which was overlooked by most but revered among ancient healers. Together, they were his final hope.Inside the hospital lobby, Antonio was greeted with formality. The clerk behind the desk produced a parchment and slid it across.“You are aware, sir, that administering untested mixtures to a patient places the hospital at great risk. We will require you to sign this agreement—should anything happen to the young woman, Matilda, the responsibility lies solely with you.”Antonio’s jaw tightened. He had been prepared for skepticism, so of course, he didn't hesitate.Without another thought, he took the quill and signed his name
Chapter 119
Harry slid the final page of the agreement across to Elaine. He paused for a moment, then firmly signed his name in bold strokes.The loan documents were now official and the company would have the funds transferred into Elaine's account before the end of the day.Harry leaned back in his chair with a faint smile. “There. It’s done. The transfer will reflect shortly. Your company should be breathing easier by tomorrow.”Elaine’s eyes widened in disbelief. For weeks she had struggled with her failing company, scrambling to pay employees and keep production afloat. Now, with a single signature, Harry had given her the lifeline she so desperately needed.Tears pooled in her eyes before she could stop them. She stood up suddenly and threw her arms around him. “Harry… thank you! Thank you so much. I don’t know what I would have done without you. You’ve been there for me every step of the way.”Harry chuckled softly, returning her embrace as he bragged.“This?” he whispered against he
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Later that evening, Elaine walked briskly toward the address Harry had given her. She pulled her coat tighter around her shoulders, asking herself why she had agreed to meet him again. Harry had already landed her in one storm before; yet here she was, hoping this meeting would finally bring her some relief.She stopped before the glass-fronted building which showed: Argent Trust & Loans. The name alone made her uneasy. She took one last deep breath and entered.Inside, the lobby was eerily quiet. Harry was waiting for her there.His suit was pressed and his smile as polished as ever.He gestured for her to sit as he spread a stack of documents across the table.“There it is,” Harry said smoothly, tapping the papers. “Everything we discussed is here. You just need to sign, and you’ll have the funds by tomorrow morning.”Elaine sat, glancing over the top pages. At first, she skimmed, but then her eyes froze on the columns of figures. The interest rate was astronomical. And then
Chapter 117
The herb inside the jar wasn’t what he had hoped. The moment he uncorked it, a faint earthy aroma drifted up. He frowned, inspecting it closely.“This is the root,” Antonio murmured, disappointment weighing on his voice. “I need the leaves.”The shop attendant looked apologetic. “I’m sorry, sir. At this branch, we only have the roots in stock. The leaves… those are kept at our main store, in the central part of the city.”Antonio’s chest tightened. The central district was miles away, a place not easily accessed by outsiders. Even if he began the journey now, it would take days—which he didn't have at the moment. Matilda’s condition was worsening by the hour, and he knew her life could slip away at any moment.He clenched the herb container in his hand.To waste time on the journey would be gambling with her life and to settle for the root was uncertain, yet it was something. At least, a fragile hope to cling to.He had been told that Matilda may not live more than 24 hours.“
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The shop erupted with shocked murmurs.The man’s face drained of color, his eyes flicking nervously between Antonio and the woman at his side.Was Antonio just stirring trouble—or was he telling the truth?He tried to dismiss it, branding Antonio a blackmailer, but the accusation caught in his throat.What if Antonio really was telling the truth?The woman tried to speak, but her voice cracked. “He’s lying—”“Am I?” Antonio interrupted sharply. He reached into his jacket and pulled out his phone. The moment she started the charade, Antonio had sent her details to one of his men who was fast and efficient.In minutes, he dug up everything about her, even the things he already knew from their college years.He tapped the screen, and within moments, photographs and records appeared, projected for the lady's boyfriend to see.“Proof,” he said simply. “Proof of everything I’ve said.”The crowd surged forward to glimpse the evidence. Their gasps filled the room as records of conversation
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Then her lips twisted into a mocking smirk. “Antonio Morris? Don’t make me laugh. You’re not the Antonio I know.”Antonio tilted his head, startled. “What do you mean?”She shot him a long, scornful look before breaking into another bitter laugh that startled even the nearby customers. “The Antonio I knew in college was nothing like this. He was rich, sharp, admired by everyone. He didn’t wear cheap shirts or look like he’d crawled out of the gutters.”Antonio’s rough, untidy appearance which was because he had crossed a deadly river and battled with wild animals—only fueled her disbelief.She snapped, jabbing a finger at him, “you’re a fraud. Pretending to be someone you’re not.”In no time, the woman grew louder, especially after noticing that the three onlookers from earlier had paid for their items and left the shop.She threw her eyes wide in sudden shock.“My necklace!” she shouted. “My gold necklace which I just purchased is gone! This man stole it!”Gasps rippled through t
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