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Loid's Death
Two months after the pandemic had been eradicated, the world began to catch it's breath.Life was returning to the cities: children played in parks again, people dined outside, lovers kissed in the open without fear.It was during this time of peace, Loid passed away quietly in his sleep. He couldn't beat cancer. There were no cries for help, no drama, no final words in the Sullivan's villa. Just silence.Loid had left strict instructions: no grand ceremony, no public spectacle, no weeping press and no headlines. He wanted a quiet burial, attended by only his family. He said he didn’t deserve more than that.Barry honoured his last wish.The funeral took place the next morning, without delay. No black cars in a procession, no flashy suits or cameras. Just the Sullivan family.It was a cloudy day, when Loid was buried. Everyone was gathered at the cemetery Barry had personally renovated at his hometown. And that’s where Loid was laid to rest, right beside his wife's grave.The ai
Vince downfall
After Barry's Free cire was announced, the world moved swiftly like a breeze. Within hours of the announcement, fleets of Sullivan Group planes took off, carrying millions of doses of the cure to every major city on the planet. Trucks rolled out in synchronized waves, delivering vials to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. Government all over the world were so desperate to end the pandemic that they fast-tracked approvals, bypassing red tape in favor of immediate distribution. Within 48 hours, the cure was stocked in every hospital, pharmacy, and emergency center across over 160 countries.People lined up in droves, their eyes filled with hope for the first time in months. The cure was administered swiftly. Not only does it neutralize the virus in infected individuals but it also granted permanent immunity to those who hadn’t yet contracted it. The effects were a massive success. The extreme high fevers broke and cloggy Lungs were cleared. Just like clockwork, the death toll
The media war
Barry stormed back into the mansion, his jaw clenched and his fists tight at his sides with controlled fury. Veronica and Snow were waiting in the living room.The fire crackled softly in the hearth, casting warm shadows across the marble floor. Veronica stood up immediately when she saw him enter."So, honey," she asked softly, cautiously searching his face. "how did it go?" Barry didn’t sit. He stayed standing. "Just as we suspected. The Order created the virus. They released it into the world to manufacture panic and profit off the vaccines. Vince admitted it outright." Snow gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. "How horrible! Have they no heart? Millions of lives were lost because of them!" Barry’s eyes darkened. "And they don’t care. Vince sees it as nothing more than a business strategy to boost demand. They inflated the numbers with media manipulation and scared the world into obedience." He clenched his fists. "But he’s not going to get away with it. I’m not stoppin
Vince
A few days later, Barry and Sebastian arrived at the headquarters of Pharmcorp. The moment they stepped inside, they were greeted by a team of executives in crisp suits, all wearing practiced smiles. At the center of the welcome party stood John Vince himself, his silver hair perfectly combed, his tailored suit immaculate. "Mr. Sullivan," Vince said, extending a hand. "What an honor it is to host the wealthiest man alive. We’re delighted to have you here." Barry ignored the handshake, his expression cold. "Cut the bullshit, Vince. I’m here to talk about your new vaccine. The one you ‘miraculously’ discovered three weeks after the world fell apart. I want to see it." Vince’s smile remained fixed. "Of course," he said smoothly. "Right this way." He led them through the sterile, white corridors of the facility, past security checkpoints and into the heart of the building—the high-security laboratory where the vaccines were produced.Scientists in lab coats moved between machin
The pandemic
The world was thrown into chaos as a new virus began spreading across continents. What started as isolated cases quickly escalated into a full-blown global pandemic. Within weeks, over twenty million people had lost their lives, and countless others were being infected every hour. Hospitals were overwhelmed, and the streets grew silent as fear took hold. Those who caught it experienced dangerously high fevers and relentless vomiting. In many cases, the virus progressed so rapidly that patients had only days—sometimes hours—before their condition worsened beyond recovery.Governments around the world declared a state of emergency. Borders were shut, businesses shuttered, airports closed, and cities locked down. Daily life grounded to a halt as people were forced to isolate in their homes, hoping to avoid the invisible threat. Barry sat on the couch, his eyes fixed on the news as the anchor delivered the latest update about the virus. He reached for the remote and switched off
Forgiveness
Snow and Veronica were seated in the guest room, serving Loid small portions of his breakfast."Father-in-law, try this porridge," Veronica said softly, holding up a spoon.Snow was dabbing at his mouth with a napkin. "You must eat your fill, dad. You need your strength."Just then, the door creaked open and Sebastian quietly."Miss Snow," he announced, "your brother has returned." Snow's eyes brightened with excitement as she and Veronica exchanged glances. "Finally, I was getting tired of waiting. Let them in," Snow said.Sebastian stepped aside—and Barry walked in, followed by Leo and Iris. Loid, frail and propped up against pillows, slowly turned his head. He caught his breath when his gaze landed on Leo—his long-lost son, the living image of the woman he'd once loved and failed. "Leo...?" Loid whispered, his voice trembling. Leo stepped forward, his throat tight. "Father." Their word hung in the air, heavy with decades of absence. It was the first time Leo was seeing
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