2025-02-14 01:10:32The leader and his men burst into mocking laughter.
"That's enough of this clown show." The leader muttered, signaling to his men.
One of the henchmen pulled out a steel pipe, swung it heavily at Benjamin!
But Benjamin’s reflexes were way sharper than everyone could imagine.
He easily moved out of the way with astonishing speed, snatching the weapon mid-swing.
In one smooth motion, he turned around. The steel pipe took down the attacker.
Before any of the others could react, Benjamin had already dropped two more of them with clean, efficient strikes.
Realizing that Benjamin was no ordinary opponent, the leader stepped forward, cracking his knuckles.
He decided to handle Benjamin personally.
This guy’s massive frame and raw power were enough to intimidate anyone—but not Benjamin.
He had already calculated his moves.
As soon as the man moved to lay in his first punch, Benjamin dispatched him with a single powerful kick.
With a big “boom”, the man crashed into the car door!
Bloodied and defeated, he collapsed and slumped to the ground.
Benjamin dusted off his shirt and walked back towards the car.
The remaining henchmen rushed at Benjamin. As he was distracted by another attack , one man picked up a sledgehammer, sand sneaked up behind.
But Benjamin was faster!
He sidestepped the incoming blow, grabbed the distracted henchman, and yanked him in front of him.
The sledgehammer slammed into the wrong target, knocking out the attacker.
During the flashing time, Benjamin grabbed the second henchman from behind, slamming his head into the cold tar.
His movements were sharp and decisive.
Amanda was still seated in shock.
She had witnessed his fighting skills before, but she had never seen him on this level of action before.
Benjamin walked back to the car.
"We may continue on our journey." He opened the door and said it casually.
Amanda stared at him, stunned.
"That was impressive! How did you do that?!" She yelled out, still breathing heavily from the entire encounter.
" Did you recognize any of them?" Benjamin asked when she started driving.
Amanda shook her head.
"Not at all. But I have a feeling all of these is linked to what happened to Eileen's daughter. Our family and Fishers' had been working togethers these days. And we has many enemies, but there is one who is desperate enough to send them after me."
" You think it’s about the poisoning?" He asked again.
“I know it is.” She exhaled. “We’ll find out soon enough. But now, we need to get to the fundraiser first. I need some places to get a proper outfit.”
‘Women…Even after the attack, she focused more on the outfits.’ Benjamin shook his head, amused.
Amanda found a shop. Minutes later, she slipped into a form-fitting, metallic sheath gown that accentuated her curves.
Her brown hair cascaded in soft curls as she walked toward Benjamin.
Benjamin hadn’t bothered to change; he had no plan to make any attentions.
Besides, his outfit was fine for anything.
“You sure you don’t wanna any changes?” Amanda glanced at him.
“What? My suits are fine enough for the occasion.” Benjamin frowned.
Amanda sweeps past his pilling elbow and let out a chuckle.
“If you said so. But you don’t need it anyway.”
They arrived at the nursing home a little bit late. The security team had been stationed outside, waiting for the greeting.
"Welcome, Miss. Amanda. Welcome, Mr. Benjamin. It’s an honor, Sir. " The security said, addressing him with unexpected reverence.
Amanda shot him a puzzled glance until they walked inside the building.
The atmosphere was different. The staff treated Benjamin with a kind of respect.
"Welcome back! Mr. Benjamin!" The staff acknowledged him with smiling faces.
Amanda continued to stare at him with surprise.
It surprised her even more when they walked into the hall.
The elderly residents of the nursing home started greeting him with enthusiasm.
"Benny! My dear boy!" An old woman hugged him from behind.
"Hello, Mrs. Cornwell." Benjamin smiled, returning the old lady's hug.
“I knew that was you!” Another elderly man walked up to him wearing a smile.
Soon enough, a small crowd of residents gathered around him.
Amanda watched all this in awe.
She had no idea he was that popular among those elders.
This kind of familiarity didn’t happen overnight. Benjamin must have visited often.
The elderly here were ordinary people, unlikely to bring him any material benefit.
The only reason Benjamin kept coming back was simple: he was genuinely a kind person.
The more she thought about it, the more layers of mystery seemed to surround Benjamin, and her curiosity about him only grew...
As the evening gala began, Amanda stepped away to take a phone call, leaving Benjamin to explore the venue.
Prominent figures started arriving, all eager to fight for ownership of the nursing home’s land.
Benjamin stepped outside for some fresh air.
From his spot by the entrance, he overheard two women talking about the nursing home’s future.
“If any businessman buys it, this place might be torn down,” one of them said.
This new information struck Benjamin roughly.
It was not good news at all to hear that the nursing home was at risk of being brought down.
Just then, a sleek black Rolls-Royce pulled up outside, drawing everyone’s attention.
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Chapter 79
The morning sun filtered gently through the curtains of the hospital room. It was a soft kind of light, one that didn't hurt the eyes, just warm enough to bring a small smile. Benjamin sat quietly by the window, gazing outside at the blooming flowers and listening to the distant sounds of birds.They were finally home. Not just home as in a building or a place, but home in the way that meant safety. After everything they had gone through, dangerous traps, ancient riddles, and betrayal, they had made it back. And now, Benjamin held the last of the five treasures in his hands. It glowed faintly, as if it knew the journey was over.He turned his gaze toward the hospital bed. His mother lay there, peaceful but still. For years, her sickness had held her in a quiet prison. No medicine had worked. No doctors had been able to help. But the treasures, those ancient, powerful artifacts, had shown him something new. A way to save her.Timothy and Amanda stood at the doorway, silent, watching B
Chapter 78
The long journey home had begun.The sky above was streaked with gold and soft pink. The sun had started its descent, casting a warm, gentle glow over the battered group of travelers. Benjamin sat in the back of the convoy, his eyes heavy, his heart heavier.He had won.The Architect had fallen. The threat that had haunted the world from the shadows was no more. But Benjamin didn’t feel the rush of triumph. Instead, there was a deep silence inside him, one that words couldn’t fill.He reached into his satchel and ran his fingers over the small silver pieces, symbols of the seven treasures. Together, they had unlocked his ancestral power. They had revealed secrets and saved lives. They had brought healing. They had brought pain. They had come with a cost.And the cost had a name. DariusDarius had been Benjamin’s closest ally. The one who never backed down. The one who always cracked a joke, even when things were dark. The one who stood between Benjamin and certain death during the fin
Chapter 77
The sky was dark, filled with thick, swirling clouds. The air felt heavy, like something big was about to happen. Benjamin Moore stood at the edge of the ancient stone platform, the seven treasures glowing around him. Each one hummed with energy, pulsing like a heartbeat. His team, Amanda, Timothy, and Darius, stood behind him, tense and quiet.In front of them was the final barrier. A massive stone gate that had no hinges, no handles, just smooth, ancient markings. Benjamin placed his hand on it.The moment his skin touched the stone, all seven treasures lifted into the air on their own. They spun around him, faster and faster, until a golden light shot from the center and struck the gate.With a loud rumble, the gate cracked down the middle and opened. Behind it stood a man. Tall, wearing a dark robe embroidered with ancient symbols. His eyes were glowing faintly. It was him, the Architect."So," the Architect said, his voice calm, "you made it."Benjamin didn’t move. He could feel
Chapter 76
The dust had barely settled from their final trial when Benjamin stood at the center of the old stone chamber, Treasure 7 in his hand. His fingers trembled, not from fear or exhaustion, but from awe. This was it. The last piece. The one that would bring everything together.Amanda, Timothy, and Darius stood behind him, each of them bruised, tired, and wide-eyed. No one spoke. The chamber, hidden beneath the ruins of a forgotten city, seemed to breathe with them. Every crack in the walls hummed with ancient energy.Benjamin looked down at the treasure. It was smaller than he’d expected, a simple disc, flat and gold, with intricate symbols etched across its face. It glowed faintly, like it had a heartbeat.He slowly stepped forward to the platform in the middle of the chamber, where the other six treasures had been placed. Each one rested in its own slot, forming a perfect circle. This last piece would complete the pattern.Amanda placed her hand on Benjamin’s shoulder. "You ready?"He
Chapter 75
The air was thick with tension. Benjamin Moore stood at the edge of a towering structure built into the side of a cliff. Before them was the path to Treasure 7. But this wasn’t just any hidden prize; this was the last true key. And the Architect had made sure it would not be easy to get.Benjamin turned to face Amanda, Timothy, and Darius. Their faces were grim, their bodies already weary from all they had been through. But their eyes, especially Benjamin’s eyes, burned with a steady fire."This is it," Benjamin said. "The Architect’s final line of defense."They had found the entrance hidden behind a waterfall, using a puzzle only Benjamin could solve because of a memory his father once whispered to him in a dream. Now, the team stood at the threshold of what the Architect called "The Trials of Worth."Amanda stepped forward. "Let’s go together. No one faces this alone."The door creaked open, revealing a long corridor with metal, stone, and symbols glowing faintly. The moment they s
Chapter 74
Benjamin and his team had just managed to escape yet another trap, their clothes torn, their faces smudged with dirt and sweat. The desert air was dry and hot, the sun beating down on them without mercy. Amanda sipped slowly from her canteen while Timothy and Darius scanned the horizon. Everyone was silent, too exhausted to speak.Then, Benjamin's radio crackled."Benjamin Moore."It wasn’t a familiar voice. It was low, almost like a whisper in his ear, but there was something powerful about it. Something that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand up. The team all turned to him."Who is that?" Amanda asked, stepping closer.Benjamin raised the radio. "Who are you?"The voice chuckled softly. "The one who’s been watching since the beginning. The one who set everything in motion. I am the Architect."Timothy frowned. "Is this a trick?""No," Benjamin said quietly. "This is real."The voice continued. "You’ve come so far, Benjamin. Found the treasures. Untangled the past. But you
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