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Chapter 10
Chapter 10ALEXThe car door opened, and immediately the cameras began flashing. I stepped out with Holloway's confident stride, adjusting my cufflinks in his characteristic nervous gesture as reporters called out questions."Mr. Holloway! Mr. Holloway! What brings you to tonight's event?""Is Holloway Industries considering investment in the merger?""Any comments on the recent Yggdrasil Group market activity?"That last question made me pause. Word was already spreading about the movements I'd made. I smiled in what I hoped was Holloway's typically reserved manner."Simply here to enjoy an evening with colleagues and explore potential opportunities," I said, letting his accent carry the words. "No further comments this evening."I moved through the crowd of reporters and into the mansion, immediately struck by the opulence on display. Crystal chandeliers cast rainbow light across marble floors, while servers in white uniforms circulated with champagne and hors d'oeuvres. The guest l
Chapter 9
Chapter 9ALEXThree days of a lot of intensive and grueling preparation had done nothing but transform me in ways I hadn't thought possible. As I stood before the full-length mirror in my suite, taking care to adjust the expensive tailored suit that had been delivered that morning from one of the elite business suites for the wealthy, I barely recognized myself in the mirror and that was before the identity manipulation even began.The physical protocol had worked better than I'd dared hope. My reflection showed a man who looked like he'd been working out for months rather than days. My shoulders were broader, my posture straighter, and there was a confidence in my stance that hadn't been there before. During my morning run—all ten miles of it without breaking a sweat—I'd accidentally punched the gymnasium wall in frustration over another dead end regarding Damien's background in anger. The impact had left a lot of cracks in the concrete while my knuckles remained completely unh
Chapter 8
Chapter 8: New AbilitiesALEXI stared at the message floating in my vision, my heart racing as I considered the implications."Advanced functions?" I whispered to the empty study. "What exactly are we talking about here?"The system responded immediately:[System Interface: Advanced Ability Menu]Available Functions:- Identity Manipulation: Assume appearance and knowledge of target individuals- Enhanced Physical Conditioning: Accelerated strength and endurance development - Information Network Access: Digital infiltration and data acquisition- Threat Assessment: Real-time danger evaluation and tactical analysisWarning: Extended use of advanced functions will drain host energy reserves. Physical conditioning recommended to increase capacity.I nearly dropped the tablet I was still holding. Identity manipulation? The ability to look like someone else entirely? This was far beyond simple mind-reading or enhanced intuition."Show me how identity manipulation works," I said aloud, f
Chapter 7
Chapter 7ALEXI stared at the screen, feeling something cold settle in my stomach. The embrace looked natural, practiced—like something that had happened many times before. Damien's hands moved through Lily's hair with the ease of long familiarity, and when she looked up at him, there was something in her expression that I'd never seen directed at me."This could be innocent," I said, though my voice lacked conviction. "She was upset about my disappearance, and he was—""Alexander," Gerald interrupted gently, his voice sounding like he was feeling sorry for me because I was trying to be delusional about the truth and to give excuses when the answers were in plain language."I understand the desire to see the best in people. But look at the timestamp. This was recorded approximately two hours after your disappearance from the hospital. If Damien Carter truly believed you had been kidnapped, would his first instinct be to comfort your wife so... intimately?"The system remained stubbor
Chapter 6
Chapter 6After Jensen left, I dressed quickly in the clothes that had been provided—expensive fabrics that fit perfectly, as if they'd been tailored specifically for me. The system had been quiet since its cryptic warning about Jensen's misleading information regarding Damien, but I could feel its presence hovering at the edge of my consciousness like a patient observer.I made my way through the mansion's corridors, guided by the soft-spoken directions of a staff member who seemed to materialize whenever I needed assistance. The study was located on the ground floor, behind heavy oak doors that opened to reveal a room that looked like it belonged in a centuries-old library.Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves lined the walls, filled with leather-bound volumes that appeared both ancient and well-maintained. A massive desk dominated one corner, while comfortable leather chairs were arranged around a fireplace that crackled with warmth despite the mild weather outside.Standing near one of th
Chapter 5
Chapter 5: Smokes and Mirrors The safe house wasn't what I expected at all when we finally left the hospital before my wife and her men could get me. When Jensen had mentioned it earlier, I'd pictured some sparse, military bunker or perhaps an apartment located at a suspicious looking location.Instead, we pulled up to a huge estate that was located on the outskirts of the city, and it was well hidden behind tall iron gates and surrounded by grounds that had been tended to."This is your safe house?" I asked in disbelief looking around as the car drove up the driveway."This is just one of the several properties that is being maintained by the Yggdrasil Group," Jensen explained. "Technically, it's yours."I stared out the window, trying to process this information that he was giving me. The medication Jensen had given me was wearing off already and I was beginning to feel pain everywhere. My ribs ached with every breath I took , and my head throbbed mercilessly, like someone was us
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