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16 || ANOTHER IDENTITY…
Sebastian watched his daughter go with a heavy sigh.He turned to the General and patted him on the shoulder;“I sincerely apologize for Victoria’s behaviour. We both know she isn’t usually like this. I have no idea what has come over her. Don’t take it personally. She’s probably angry with someone else and taking it out on us.”The general nodded but otherwise remained silent.He knew all too well the reason for Victoria’s anger but didn’t dare say it out loud. “You spoke about an impending war,” Mr. Stone cut in; “is your intel reliable? Should we start making preparations to engage in battle?”General Zarek opened his mouth to speak but hesitated when he noticed that Asher was still standing with them. His eyes narrowed cautiously and he remained silent. Sensing the tension, Asher politely excused himself.“Mr. Stone, Mr. Sebastian, I’ll be on my way now. Thank you for having me.”They thanked him for his gift and bade him goodbye.Asher was well aware that General Zarek had wan
15 || ACE, THE BARBARIAN.
PLEASE NOTE:For the purpose of clarity;— Mr. Stone a.k.a Stephen Stone or Grandpa Stephen is the grandfather and patriarch of the Stone family.— Sebastian Stone is his son and Victoria’s father.— Mrs. Stone a.k.a Mrs. Vanessa Stone is Victoria’s mother.***Blood drained from Mrs. Stone’s face, leaving her pale as a wax figure. She could not believe the abominable words her daughter had just uttered. Surely, this was just comic relief. She could not be serious about marrying below their class.“Victoria, my child, please tell me you just said those horrible things to get back at me for suggesting the wedding. You’re not serious about being in love with Asher, are you? I’m sure you're joking. Please tell me this is all just a stupid joke.”Victoria stood her ground, her beautiful eyes burning with fury. When she spoke, her voice was sturdy and graceful as it pierced the air;“I am never one to play around, mother, and you know that.”A tense pause followed;“I love Asher… and w
14 || GENERAL ZAREK.
General Zarek’s arrival was treated like the arrival of a highly respected king. He was accompanied by six aides, all dressed in crisp black suits and armed to the teeth.Tomb-like silence descended on the hall as he walked through the double doors. He was a handsome middle-aged man, standing over six feet tall. His bronze hair shimmered like stardust beneath the lights. His green eyes were sharp and alert, typical for a soldier of his caliber.Asher had long heard about General Zarek and his great accomplishments in battle. He was a five-star general, guarding the border with several victories under his belt. It was uncommon for General Zarek to make appearances at parties such as this one. Asher wondered about his connection to the Stone family.“General Zarek, what a wonderful surprise! Welcome, welcome.” Mr. Stone greeted him specially.“Thank you. Happy birthday, my dear friend. I wish you many years of happiness.”He snapped his fingers and one of his aides immediately steppe
13 || THE NINE HEAVENS ELIXIR…
The crowd buzzed with whispers of disbelief. All eyes were glued to Mr. Stone, wide with awe as they witnessed his supernatural healing in real time.All the mouths that mocked Asher were now shut in shame. Ace’s fingers folded into fists, his heart burning with anger and jealousy. Mr. Stone, on the other hand, was filled with joy. His eyes shone with gratitude as he turned to Asher;“Is this really the Nine Heavens Elixir?”“Yes, sir.” Asher replied confidently. “The elixir is made with rare ingredients sourced from the land, air and sea. I spiced it up with some rare herbs from the sacred Seatu Mountains. These herbs, mixed with other special ingredients, can even extend one’s lifespan by half.”Mr. Stone rose to his feet for the first time and took Asher’s hand.“Thank you so much for this. I am eternally grateful.”Asher nodded, touched by the old man’s humility.“You don't have to thank me, sir. The pleasure is all mine.”Mr. Stone shook his head adamantly.“I’m afraid you do
12 || CHAOS AT THE BANQUET…
The Golden Tower Hotel was alive with the faint hum of festive chatter. Guests milled about, exchanging pleasantries and comparing gifts. It was the occasion of Stephen’s 70th birthday. Only wealthy and famous elites were invited to the five star hotel to celebrate with East City’s most successful business man. The hotel was tastefully decorated by the best interior design company in the city. The ladies dripped in expensive pearls that shimmered under the golden lanterns. The men commanded attention in the best designer suits. The Golden Tower Hotel only allowed entry to the upper class and it was evident from the rare, luxurious vehicles that filled the grounds. Mr. Stephen’s birthday party was the most anticipated event of the quarter. Various famous personalities attended, hoping to impress the celebrant and curry favour from him with their extravagant gifts. Finally, the most awaited moment arrived. It was time for the presentation of gifts.Franklin Bello, chairman of the c
11 || ROGER’S PUNISHMENT.
A hush rippled through the crowd. Gradually, it was replaced by whispers of disbelief. Everyone was astonished at Asher’s boldness.How dare he interrupt the Goldmaster’s right hand man?!“I have never witnessed this level of reckless audacity in my entire life.” A guest muttered, shaking his head. “Surely, this lowlife should know he’s playing with fire.”“I feel sorry for him.” Another guest chimed in. “Does he have a death wish? I pray his life is still intact when Slade is done dealing with him…”Slade, on the other hand, was still reeling with shock. Without thinking, his shoulders tensed and his head dipped in the slightest hint of a bow. Thankfully, Asher acted quickly before Slade could expose his secret. His hands shot out and he gripped Slade’s shoulder, stopping him mid bow. His grip was firm and filled with silent command — don’t bow. Play along. “What are you doing, Mr. Slade?” Asher asked with a soft, tense laugh.Slade’s eyes narrowed in confusion. His gaze searche
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