The airport buzzed with activity as people hurried through the terminal, but most of the crowd's attention had shifted to the massive fleet of luxury cars lined up outside. The vehicles gleamed under the afternoon sun, each one looking more expensive than the last, with tinted windows and polished chrome that screamed wealth and power.
Passengers, airport staff, and onlookers whispered among themselves, curiosity filling the air like static electricity.
“Whose convoy is that?” someone whispered, their voice barely above a breath.
“I heard it's Charlie Hamilton's,” another person replied, glancing around nervously. “He’s the head of the city's biggest mafia.”
“No way,” a woman gasped. “Charlie Hamilton? Here?”
As the crowd murmured, the doors of the leading car opened, and Charlie himself stepped out. Dressed in an impeccably tailored black suit, with slicked-back hair and a sharp, commanding gaze, he radiated danger and authority. His mere presence made people shrink back, their eyes wide with fear and fascination.
And then, the sliding doors of the terminal opened, and Davion walked out.
He carried no luggage, dressed in simple black jeans and a plain shirt, with his hands casually stuffed into his pockets. His hair was slightly messy, and he moved with the kind of effortless confidence that made people stop and stare without even knowing why.
The crowd’s whispers grew louder.
“Who is that guy?”
“He just walked out like he owns the place…”
Before anyone could process the sight, Charlie Hamilton — the ruthless mafia boss, a man known for crushing his enemies without mercy — stepped forward.
And bowed.
“Boss,” Charlie greeted, his voice filled with respect. He lowered his head slightly, a gesture so out of character it sent a ripple of shock through the onlookers. “It’s been a long time.”
Charlie hadn’t always been the feared mafia boss people whispered about. There was a time when he had lived in the shadows — hiding in an abandoned quarry, covered in dirt and bruises, just trying to survive. He had fled there to escape his enemies, powerful men who wanted him dead. Days turned to weeks, and Charlie lived like a ghost, constantly on edge, waiting for the inevitable moment they would find him.
But fate had other plans. One by one, his enemies met unexpected deaths — freak accidents, unsolved murders, disappearances that no one could explain. It was almost as if someone had silently wiped them out.
Charlie eventually left the quarry, climbing out of the darkness and rising to power. But no matter how high he climbed, he never forgot the one person he owed everything to.
He never forgot Davion
Charlie never asked how it happened — never questioned the coincidence of his enemies vanishing right when he needed it most. All he knew was that Davion had been there once, watching over him like a phantom in the night. And from that day on, Charlie’s loyalty to him became unshakable, built on a foundation of awe and fear.
Because Charlie understood better than anyone — Davion wasn’t just a man.
He was a force of nature.
Davion smirked and patted Charlie on the shoulder, like greeting an old friend. “Charlie,” he said, his tone light, “you look like a successful man now.”
Charlie’s eyes gleamed with admiration. “It’s all because of you, Boss,” he said humbly. “I’ll always be your most loyal servant.”
Gasps filled the air.
“Did he just call that guy ‘Boss’?!”
“Charlie Hamilton has a boss?!”
Davion chuckled, unconcerned by the commotion. “Let’s go,” he said, sliding into the back seat of Charlie’s car like he hadn’t just broken half the city's perception of reality.
Charlie bowed again and quickly followed, and the convoy sped off, leaving behind stunned bystanders who would be talking about what they had seen for weeks.
But among the shocked crowd, one person stood frozen in place.
Irene.
She had just stepped out of the terminal, her suitcase rolling quietly behind her, when she saw the last car disappear down the highway. Her heart pounded, and her fingers tightened around the suitcase handle.
“That… that was Davion,” she whispered, her voice trembling.
Her subordinate, a young woman who had been shadowing her for months, frowned. “Ma’am?” she asked carefully.
Irene shook her head, rubbing her temple. “I swear I saw Davion in that car…”
Her subordinate blinked, then let out an awkward laugh. “That can’t be right, ma’am. That was Charlie Hamilton’s convoy. Why would Davion be in his car? You must be tired.”
Irene forced a chuckle, though her mind buzzed with questions. “You’re probably right,” she muttered, but her gut told her otherwise.
*****
The convoy arrived at the Norton family residence — a sprawling estate with towering gates and intricate stonework that screamed old money and aristocratic influence.
The guards at the entrance immediately stepped aside when they saw Charlie’s car, bowing their heads respectfully.
Davion stepped out, stretching his arms like he’d just woken up from a nap.
“You can leave,” he told Charlie. “I’ll handle the rest myself.”
Charlie bowed low. “As you wish, Boss,” he said, signaling for the rest of the convoy to leave.
The cars pulled away, leaving Davion standing alone in front of the massive wooden doors of the mansion. He knocked twice, the sound echoing like a judge’s gavel.
After a few moments, the door creaked open, and a middle-aged man stood there. His hair was streaked with gray, but his posture was firm, and his sharp eyes softened the moment he saw Davion.
“Davion? Is that you boy?” the man gasped.
Davion’s face broke into a rare, genuine smile. “Wesley,” he greeted, stepping forward and pulling the man into a hug.
Wesley Norton — the head of the Norton family — embraced Davion like a long-lost son. “I can’t believe you’re here,” he said, his voice thick with emotion. “It’s been years…”
Davion pulled back, still smiling. “Figured I’d drop by,” he said, glancing around the grand entrance hall. “Place hasn’t changed much.”
Wesley chuckled. “It still stands because of what your father did for us,” he said. “You’re always welcome here.”
But before Davion could respond, a sharp, venomous voice cut through the air like a blade.
“Is that the stray dog coming to our place?”
Davion turned, his expression unreadable as a woman descended the grand staircase.
She was dressed in expensive silk, her fingers dripping with gold rings, and her heavily powdered face twisted into a sneer.
“I really don’t know why you agreed to let him marry our precious daughter,” she spat, glaring at Davion like he was dirt beneath her shoe.
Davion tilted his head, his smile fading. “Nice to see you too, Mrs. Norton,” he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Margaret Norton scoffed. “Spare me the pleasantries,” she snapped. “I don’t know what you did to worm your way back into this house, but you’re not marrying my daughter. I’ll die before I let that happen.”
Davion stuffed his hands into his pockets, completely unbothered by her hostility.
“That can be arranged,” he said casually.
Wesley’s eyes widened. “Davion!” he scolded, but Davion just shrugged.
Margaret gasped, her face turning red with rage. “How dare you—”
Her eyes widened, and she took a hesitant step back, her heart pounding.
And just like that, the game had begun.

Latest Chapter
Chapter 103
The internet burst into flames when Beverly hit post. Notifications exploded. Comments poured in—some supportive, some hateful. But Davion didn’t wait for responses. He loaded a rifle borrowed from a hidden compartment under the cabin floor.“You ready?” he murmured.Beverly’s voice shook, but her grip never wavered. “Always.”Lightning cracked overhead as the storm rolled in, perfect cover. Rain pelted the lake-house windows. They bolted up the stairs, Davion’s rifle heavy in his arms, Beverly’s sidearm ready.“Eyes open,” he hissed, pushing the door open.Silence. Too quiet.Then, a thump. Someone behind the cabin. Davion ducked, Beverly dropping low behind him.Out of the shadows, figures sprinted—black-clad, faces covered. More than ten of them.“Shit,” Davion hissed. He fired into the darkness—one shot, two shots. A man crumpled. Spray of water and dirt.Beverly squeezed the trigger. Another attacker went down.The cult had found them fast.Davion vaulted over a railing, stepping
Chapter 102
The car ride back to town was mostly silent, except for the squeaky wipers smearing rain across the windshield. Beverly gripped the steering wheel like it owed her something—like if she let go for even a second, everything would fall apart again.Davion sat in the passenger seat, head leaned against the cold window, hoodie soaked through. His breathing had evened out, but she could still see the way his fingers twitched—like his body hadn’t realized it was safe yet.“You okay?” she asked, not looking at him.“Define ‘okay,’” he murmured.She smirked, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “You hungry?”“Starving. But I don’t think I can taste anything that’s not adrenaline or blood.”“We’ll get you a burger or something. Grease fixes a lot.”They pulled into a gas station parking lot that smelled like wet asphalt and old fries. Beverly ran inside and came back with a hoodie two sizes too big, a bag of snacks, and a Gatorade. Davion stared at her like she’d hung the moon.“You steal this hoodie
Chapter 101
The hospital room was too quiet after Wesley left.Beverly stared at the ceiling, hands clenched under the covers like maybe if she held on tight enough, the pain in her chest would stop expanding.But it didn’t.It just burned.She threw the blankets off and sat up too fast. Her vision swam, but she didn’t stop.The beeping monitor beside her protested. Her body protested harder. But her head? It was screaming one name.Davion.She swung her legs off the bed and stood. Her knees buckled — the IV line tugged at her arm — but she gritted her teeth and ripped the tape free. The machine whined louder. She didn’t care. She found her hoodie crumpled on a chair and pulled it on, wincing at the weight of the fabric.“Beverly, what the hell are you doing?” Margaret’s voice came sharp from the hallway, just as she shoved the door open.Beverly didn’t even look at her. “I’m leaving.”Margaret stepped in her way. “You are not going after him.”“Yes,” Beverly said, voice steel under glass, “I am.
Chapter 100
The first thing Beverly noticed was the beeping. It was soft, steady — like a weird lullaby for people on the edge of something.Her eyes felt heavy. Her lips were dry. Her throat burned like she’d swallowed nails.She blinked slowly.White ceiling. Blurred lights. Hospital air — cold and sterile, like it didn’t belong to anyone.She tried to move her hand, but it tugged against something. An IV line. Her fingers twitched weakly.Then the pain hit her chest. Not sharp. Not dramatic. Just this weird, dull ache, like her whole body had been hollowed out and stuffed with sand.“Beverly?”The voice came from beside her. Shaky. Familiar.Her mom.Beverly turned her head slightly.Margaret was already leaning forward, gripping her hand, tears running down her cheeks.“Oh my God,” Margaret whispered. “You’re awake. You’re okay. You’re okay.”Beverly’s throat was too raw to talk, so she just blinked once. Slowly. Then again.She remembered…Bits and pieces. The ritual. The cold surface under
Chapter 99
The hospital room smelled like antiseptic and dread. Beeping machines filled the silence, their rhythms the only proof that Beverly was still here — still holding on. Barely.Davion sat beside her bed, one hand loosely wrapped around hers. His hoodie was stained — blood, ash, something dark from the altar — but he didn’t care. He hadn’t said a word since the nurses left. Just stared. Just waited.Her skin was still pale. Eyes shut. Tubes in her arms, oxygen under her nose. She looked so still it scared him.“I should’ve gotten there sooner,” he whispered, his voice hoarse.The door creaked open behind him.He didn’t turn.“I said no visitors,” he muttered, assuming it was a nurse.But it wasn’t.“Where is she?” a woman’s voice cried out.Davion stood slowly, turning toward the door — and his stomach dropped.It was Margaret. Beverly’s mom.She rushed in like the floor was on fire, her heels clacking, her face crumbling the second she saw her daughter in that bed.“Bev…” she breathed.
Chapter 98
The tires screeched as Irene pulled up behind the old factory ruins, heart pounding harder than the bass in her mom’s old club playlists. The backseat was cramped, her mom slumped sideways, snoring like she hadn’t almost been used as blackmail in a supervillain dad plot five hours ago.Irene clenched the steering wheel.“This is insane,” she muttered. “This is literally insane.”Then the door burst open.“Drive!” Davion barked, dragging something—no, someone—into the car.It took her a second to process what she was seeing.Wilson was limping, bruised, but alive. Reika had one arm looped around his shoulder, eyes sharp even though she looked like she’d just walked through hell in Crocs.But it was Davion who really made her stomach drop.Because in his arms?Beverly.Unconscious.Barefoot.Wrapped in someone’s gross ceremonial cloak like she’d just been dragged out of a damn horror movie.Irene’s voice cracked as she shouted, “What the hell happened?!”“No time!” Davion yelled, slammi
You may also like
You Do Not Deserve Me
Keep It Flowing92.5K viewsIncredible Oliver Storm
Dragon Sly99.8K viewsThe Gilded Man With A Thousand Lives
Kaiser Ken76.7K viewsRise Of The Student Billionaire
Dragon Sly178.4K viewsJackson Hart: The Student Billionaire
Cyril the Writer461 viewsSECRETLY THE WEALTHIEST MAN.
Imaginary pen185 viewsThe Amazing Son-In-Law
sunarko806.3K viewsThe Last Sovereign
Nox Law1.4K views
