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Chapter 48
"Boss!" the enforcer gasped, clutching his swollen cheek as he scrambled off the floor. "What are you talking about? He’s just some broke doctor!""Shut your useless mouth!" the fat gang leader roared, his deep voice shaking the cold walls of the bunker. He turned back to Michael, his eyes wide with a mix of shock and pure terror. "You idiots brought him here?!"Michael slowly raised his head, his swollen eye straining to focus on the large man standing over him.Just a few days ago, outside Leo’s school, four heavily armed thugs from this very same syndicate had tried to cause trouble during dismissal time. Michael had quietly stepped between them and the frightened children. In less than thirty seconds, using devastating, lightning-fast combat strikes, Michael had laid all four men flat on the concrete before any guards could even react. "Cut those ropes right now!" the boss screamed, pointing a trembling finger at his men. "Cut them off before I break every single one of your legs
Chapter 47
Michael woke up early, his mind heavy with the weight of everything that had happened. He got dressed in his medical scrubs, ready to head to Central Hospital. As he stepped out of his bedroom into the quiet hallway, the scent of fresh coffee and fried eggs hit his nose. Standing in the kitchen was Juliana. She turned around slowly, holding a plate with a freshly cooked omelette and a hot mug of coffee. Her eyes were low, filled with regret. "Michael," she said softly, her voice hesitant. "You're up." "Juliana? What's all this?" Michael asked, pausing at the entrance of the kitchen. "I... I couldn't sleep all night," she admitted, setting the plate down on the table. "I felt sick to my stomach thinking about how I acted last night. You came here looking for peace, and I threw myself at you like that. I am so, so sorry, Michael. Please forgive me." Michael looked at the breakfast, then looked at her sincere expression. The tension that had hovered over the apartment since last nigh
Chapter 46
The high-polished marble floors of the Sterling Group corporate headquarters echoed with the sharp, furious rhythm of Susan’s heels. She moved through the executive floor like a storm, slamming doors aside and ignoring the startled looks of senior managers.She didn't stop until she reached the corner office of the Chairman of the Board. She pushed the heavy double doors open without knocking."What is the meaning of this?" Susan demanded, her voice cutting through the quiet office. "What do you mean the anonymous investor withdrew his shares?"The Chairman, a silver-haired man in a dark suit, looked up from his desk. His expression was pale, his eyes wide with genuine panic. He didn't even reprimand her for barging in."It’s true, Susan," the Chairman said, his voice trembling slightly. "His chief financial officer was here less than an hour ago. He executed a full, immediate withdrawal of all equity under strict, non-negotiable directives.""Why?" Susan yelled, slamming her palm ont
Chapter 45
Michael unlocked the door to his rented apartment and stepped inside, dropping his keys onto the console table. Every bone in his body ached. The long hours at the hospital and then the drama at the school, coupled with the crushing weight of everything falling apart, had completely drained him.Yet, as tired as he was, he couldn't just collapse onto his bed. He had responsibilities here, strange as they were.When he had taken this place, the lease agreement contained three of the most absurd requirements he had ever read: Requirement one: The tenant must be a doctor working at the central hospital. Requirement two: The tenant's name must be Michael. Requirement three: Instead of high rent, the tenant must agree to cook three meals a day for the landlord whenever she is home.At the time, desperate for a clean break and a place away from the Sterling estate, he hadn't questioned it. But tonight, standing in the quiet living room, the sheer oddity of those rules pressed against his mi
Chapter 44
Michael looked at Susan, his eyes flat and devoid of any warmth. The chaos in the room, the groaning men on the floor, and the loud demands from the fat man seemed to fade into background noise."Michael!" Susan snapped, her voice piercing the air. "I asked you a question! What on earth did you mean by 'my wife's boyfriend'? Explain yourself right now!"Michael didn't answer. He didn't blink, raise his voice, or offer a single word of justification. He simply turned on his heel, stepped over a fallen chair, and walked straight out the door."Michael! Don't you dare walk away from me!" Susan screamed, her heels clicking rapidly against the floor as she rushed out into the hallway to chase him down. "Stop right there!"She caught up to him near the main entrance gates, grabbing his sleeve with tight, trembling fingers."Are you insane?!" Susan yelled, her face flushed red with anger. "You come here, make a massive mess, insult me, and then just walk away?! If you leave right now, I swea
Chapter 43
The entire office went dead silent.Mrs. Gable gasped softly behind her desk, holding her breath in utter disbelief. Even the fat man grinned wildly, thoroughly enjoying the pathetic domestic drama unfolding right before his eyes.Michael stood completely still. He looked at Susan, his dark eyes staring directly into hers, searching for even a single trace of humanity, respect, or love.There was none. Only cold demand and arrogant authority.A sudden, deep laugh bubbled up from Michael's chest—a cold, sarcastic and tragic laugh that made everyone in the room feel an uncomfortable chill down their spines."You want me to kneel?" Michael asked, his voice dropping into a deadly, quiet whisper."Yes!" Susan demanded sharply, stepping toward him with her arms crossed. "Stop acting so stubborn! You caused this whole mess with your useless pride! If you had just handled things quietly from the beginning, we wouldn't be in this situation! It's just an apology—kneel down, take responsibility,
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