2025-02-14 00:51:37His eyes skimmed over the phone in his hand. It had been ringing shrilly for quite some time. He was seating in a Rolls-Royce headed to the VIP ward.
He didn’t want to answer, but she didn’t let up. Finally, he sighed and picked up.
"What is it, Emily?" Benjamin's deep voice sailed through the phone.
Emily frowned when she heard the tone. It was too calm and indifferent. He did not even act as though he had done anything wrong.
"Where are you, Benjamin? How did you get your hands on the Dragon's Eye?" She asked in a panicking tone.
"What do you think?" He asked her back.
“Did you steal it or rob it?” Emily’s voice turned to be serious. “Listen, you need to turn yourself in and explain to the proper authority.”
“I didn’t steal it, Emily,” Benjamin said flatly. “I have nothing to confess.”
Emily couldn’t hide her disbelief.
“You don’t have to lie to me! We’ve been together for 3 years. I’ve never seen you wear a decent watch, much less own something as rare as that. Do you realize how much it’s worth? Ten point five million dollars!”
Benjamin blinked back a sharp retort. He could hear the disappointment in her voice.
He knew she’d never believe him.
"That ring is worth more than everything you’ve ever had, Benjamin. How do you explain that?!” Emily continued pushing, “ If this turns out to be true, I won’t be able to save you from the legal consequences. You understand that, right?”
"If you believe that I stole it, Emily, you can call the police. Don’t bother me with it."
Benjamin ended the call without waiting for a response.
Emily stared at her phone, astonished. Her mouth hung open as she gripped it tightly in her hand, the coldness of his words sinking in. He’d even hung up on her.
Marcus, who had heard everything, saw an opportunity to win Emily's favor.
"I told you, he is a beast. That man has no shame at all." He smirked, stepping closer.
Emily turned to face him. "He insisted that he didn’t steal it.” She muttered, more to herself than to him.
“That’s exactly what a thief would say,” Marcus said smoothly, “How asshole of him to drag you into this mess.”
Emily let out a sigh. It hurt her more than she expected how indifferent Benjamin had acted towards her.
"At least you didn’t accept the ring. Avoided making a mistake. That’s a relief." Marcus added.
“Anyway,” Emily cleared her throat, changing the topic, “The fundraiser is coming up soon. There’s still a lot to prepare for.”
“That’s right,” Marcus said, sounding eager. “Have you thought of a solid plan for the event, like we discussed?”
Celine walked up to them and placed her hand on Emily's shoulder.
"“Thought of? That’s all Emily’s been doing this week. She’s already got a strategy in place. She will secure a major real estate deal. If this fundraiser goes well, we’ll not only boost the project, but we’ll also bring in future deals and investors.”
Marcus let out an exaggerated compliment.
“That’s fantastic! You’ve got my full support, just like I promised.”
"Thank you so much, Marcus. We appreciate everything you’ve done for us." She smiled at him genuinely. A glint flashed in Marcus' eyes as he watched her.
Meanwhile, a beautiful young woman sat behind the wheel of the Rolls-Royce. She was driving Benjamin to the hospital. Her name was Amanda.
She came from a wealthy family, always dressed impeccably.
If anyone else had been present, they would have been shocked to see the high-born lady driving a car herself.
Amanda Williams, Timothy William’s younger daughter.
The Family Williams is synonymous with wealth in this city. For decades, they ran a vast multinational corporation.
She watched Benjamin through the rearview mirror as he put down his phone.
“We’re almost at the hospital,” she said, breaking the silence. “Father insisted I come get you. He said it was urgent.”
"Thank you, Amanda. But you didn't have to." Benjamin replied coolly.
"Of course. I can tell you are in a bad mood today. Listen, if you want, I could simply bankrupt Strat corporations. You know, it is not that hard." She asked smugly.
A smile flashed across Benjamin's lips. The girl had always been fond of him right from the start.
She always had a crude way of talking, and she was always ready to defend anyone she loved and cared about.
Amanda had no idea who Benjamin really was.
She always thought he was just an ordinary man who had saved her father.
Okay, maybe she didn’t see him as dirt-poor like Emily did.
But she was completely in the dark about his true identity.
Her father had made sure not to let even a hint of it slip.
Still, none of that changed how she treated Benjamin—with genuine warmth and sincerity.
“Don’t worry about it,” Benjamin said, “We’re already separated. No need for revenge.”
Amanda glanced at him through the mirror, then clicked her tongue.
“What a shame. I was ready to show those idiots exactly who you are,” she grinned.
Benjamin just shook his head. “You should act a bit more refined, you know that?”
She merely glanced up at him knowingly and smiled. The car pulled up to the NYC hospital. Amanda helped him inside, using her ID to get through the security.
They were met by a team of bodyguards.
“Miss Amanda, we’ve been expecting you,” the head of security said with a nod.
"Where is my father? He said his friend is in this hospital." She asked him when suddenly, somebody shouted,
"Help! We need emergency medical attention here!"
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Chapter 115
Benjamin Moore had always known this moment would come. The systemic flaw had watched him move from the shadows, whispering in people’s minds, twisting systems against themselves. But now, as Benjamin stood one step away from the final relic, the flaw changed its approach.It no longer whispered. It roared.The first sign came as Benjamin and his team prepared to move toward the United Nations. Alarms blared across the city, not from their safehouse, but from every device tuned into global news.“Breaking news,” a voice announced on the screen. “Massive earthquakes have struck three continents at once. Entire cities are in chaos. Power grids are failing. Communications are collapsing. Experts are calling it unprecedented, almost coordinated.”Emily’s face drained of color. “This isn’t nature. This is the flaw.”Benjamin nodded grimly. “It’s not hiding anymore. It’s attacking.”The hours that followed were the most exhausting Benjamin had ever experienced.Floods hit coastal regions w
Chapter 114
Benjamin Moore never thought the relics would lead him here. Not to the bottom of an ocean, not into the heart of a volcano, not into the stars but to something painfully ordinary. Something human.The first two Elder Relics had already tested him in ways he could never fully explain. The first had forced him to think with his heart as much as his mind. The second had made his team suffer sacrifices. They had bled for it. They had cried for it. And it had changed them.But when Benjamin placed the second relic beside the first, something happened that none of them expected.The relics hummed. A vibration passed through the air, low at first, then rising into a strange resonance that made the walls of the safehouse tremble. Light flared between them not blinding, but sharp and cutting, like reality itself was bending to let something through.Emily grabbed Benjamin’s arm. “Is this supposed to happen?”He shook his head slowly, eyes locked on the relics. “I don’t know… but I think we’re
Chapter 113
The world was still burning in many ways. Not with fire, but with confusion, distrust, and fear. The systemic flaw’s influence had shaken governments, destroyed trust between neighbors, and made ordinary people wonder if humanity could even last another decade. Every news station, every conversation in the streets, every whisper in the marketplace carried that same heavy question: What if this is the end?But amid all this chaos, something unexpected happened. Something beautiful. Something fragile, but also powerful.Benjamin and Emily decided to get married.It wasn’t just about them, though it could have been. It was about giving the world a story to hold onto. A reminder that love could still grow in cracked soil, that humanity wasn’t just fear and failure, but also laughter, warmth, and trust.The decision didn’t come easily.It happened one night after a long victory. Benjamin had just returned from a grueling mission. The team had managed to expose another network of influen
Chapter 112
The second Elder Relic sat on the table in front of Benjamin Moore, glowing faintly. Its light was softer now, like it had calmed down after Amanda's sacrifice. The camp was too quiet. Everyone felt the weight of what had happened the night before, and though nobody spoke about it directly, the silence said everything.Benjamin hadn’t slept. He kept turning the relic over in his hands, studying the strange markings etched into its surface. Unlike the first relic, which had given him visions of power and possibility, this one seemed heavier with meaning. It whispered, in a way not in words, but in feelings. And those feelings weren’t comforting.Emily stirred beside him. She had stayed close through the night, refusing to let him drown in his own thoughts. Her voice was soft, almost like she was afraid to break the fragile quiet. “You’re still awake?”Benjamin nodded slowly. “I can’t put it down.”“You don’t have to carry it all the time,” Emily said, sitting up straighter. “It won’t v
Chapter 111
The relic was theirs.For hours, Benjamin had stared at it resting in his hands, still half afraid it would vanish into smoke if he blinked. The second Elder Relic pulsed faintly, its crimson and gold glow humming with energy that vibrated through his bones. It felt heavier than it looked, not just in weight but in meaning. He knew just by touching it that he was holding a piece of something far older and wiser than humanity itself.They had fought illusions. They had endured fire, poison air, and collapsing stone. They had risked their lives just to get close to the thing. And now, standing outside the volcanic crater under the cooling night sky, the alliance felt the rare sweetness of victory.Emily sat beside Benjamin, her hair still damp with sweat, her voice low but full of awe. “It’s real, Ben. You’re really holding it.”Benjamin nodded slowly. “Yes. But it feels… alive. Like it’s watching us, judging us.”The others in the alliance gathered around, exhausted but hopeful. They a
Chapter 110
The Elder Relic Benjamin already carried never stopped pulsing, almost like a heartbeat. At first, it was subtle, but now the rhythm was stronger, more demanding, guiding him forward. It wasn’t just an object; it was alive in a way that no one truly understood.Benjamin knew it was leading him to the second relic. The problem? The path it showed was dangerous.Late one night, as he sat with Emily in the strategy room, maps spread out before them, the relic glowed with a faint orange light. Benjamin pressed his hand against it, closed his eyes, and saw a vision. Lava. Smoke. Roaring fire. A mountain that shook as though the earth itself was alive.He opened his eyes quickly, his voice rough. “A volcano.”Emily frowned, leaning closer. “A volcano? You mean the relic is inside one?”“Yes,” Benjamin said. “Not just any volcano. It feels… ancient. Strong. It’s like the earth built this place just to guard what we’re after.”Emily tapped her finger on the table, thinking. “Then we’ll have t
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