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THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 18
The loud applause welcomed Andrew as he reentered the meeting building. The lights dimmed, now only illuminating two middle-aged men at the front, none other than Santiago and William. There was a reason they were the center of attention; the highlight of tonight's meeting was taking place. Santiago began to speak, delivering his speech. This made Andrew realize that William would need more time to help him. "Shit! Why did you have to give a speech at such a crucial moment, William!" Not wanting to waste time, Andrew left the building again. His head was buzzing; the calmness that had come earlier had disappeared. "Argh! What else can I do?! Where can I get information about that car?" Restlessness was evident in Andrew's expression as he walked back into the darkness of the street leading towards the park, where his beloved sister disappeared. "Okay, I have to empty my mind. Earlier, I had a vision because I managed to calm myself. I beg you, oh, necklace! Grant me your power an
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 19
Two men clinked their glasses under the dim light in a dark-colored corner of the room. The glass in their hands held the world's finest wine, and a smirk appeared on the face of one of the men, none other than Orlando."Great job, Steve." Orlando patted the shoulder of the white-haired man in front of him. "Your group is clever enough to create a hidden place like this in the middle of the city. I didn't make a mistake choosing you to help me.""Thank you for your praise. You're working with the Black Spider, Mr. Orlando. Let me ask you, has there ever been a failed mission in the decades that this group has existed? Even when my father passed the mandate for me to continue this group five years ago, we remained at the top. Professional and efficient are our mottos. Besides, I work according to my payment, and you offered a price that makes me work above our motto."Orlando gave a crooked smile and finished his drink. He nodded and then walked to a nearby room. The room had dimmer li
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 20
The sound of shuffled cards could be heard from the room where Erica was held. Three guards were focused on the stack of coins and money on the floor, unaware that Erica's eyes were watching them from the bed above.Yes, Erica was awake now, no longer in her unconscious state. However, she wasn't impulsive enough to immediately shout or resist."Where am I? My body feels so sore..."Erica's eyes scanned the room, her vision slightly blurred from the blow she received to the head while resisting in the car. Erica could only see the three men as mere shadows with the dim light.The bound condition of her hands and feet made it even more difficult for Erica to move and lift her aching body slightly, the pain instantly hitting her."Damn, they tied me up tightly. I can't do anything."Erica tried to twist her hands, searching for any gaps to loosen the restraints, but to no avail. Amidst the pain she felt, a tall shadow figure appeared from the direction of the door. Erica closed her eyes
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 21
Andrew seemed to be hiding among the pillars of a building near the alley that matched the clues in his dream. His gaze was fixed on a black car that had been parked in front of the alley."Damn, what are they doing?! It's taking so long! I can't go in there if that car is still there!"After three minutes, the car finally moved. However, it went onto the main road instead of entering the alley.Andrew didn't waste any time; he immediately resumed his steps to enter the alley.A car with the license plate REJ 288 was parked in front of the scrap metal bin, exactly as the clue Andrew had received indicated.Andrew peered into the car but found nothing inside."Where have they taken Erica?"The sound of a motorcycle could be heard from behind the wall, causing Andrew to hide next to the car, precisely between the car and the narrow wall.The light from the motorcycle's headlamp could be seen from the left side, specifically from the end of the alley, indicating that the motorcycle was e
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 22
The gaze between Andrew and Orlando clashed. They were contrasting, one showing hatred, the other displaying pleasure like a hungry lion seeing its prey."You bastard!"Andrew attempted to kick Orlando, who was in front of him, but three men who were Steve's henchmen immediately blocked the kick, causing Andrew to fall."Andrew!" Erica's scream calling her brother's name was stopped by Steve, who gagged Erica's mouth with a handkerchief."Don't touch my sister! Face me and let her go! Ugh!" Andrew tried to free his leg from one of Steve's henchmen's grip, but he couldn't succeed.Andrew's focus was shattered. Since he was overpowered by three of Steve's henchmen, he struggled to move his body, with his arms and legs being held down by the three individuals. Part of Andrew's mind raced to Erica, weakening his strength."Neither you nor your sister will survive. Even if your sister does survive, I'll make her disabled and turn her into my slave! Haha!"Orlando approached Andrew and kick
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 23
"What are you saying?!" Andrew tightened his grip on Steve's collar. His eyes widened, and the mention of William's name sent Andrew's mind into chaos."I said, I'm under Mr. William. You surely know who William is, right? Just so you know, he's going after everyone who has destroyed his group. If you still want to live, you better stop, Andrew."Steve grinned, his teeth stained with blood, relishing the turmoil on Andrew's face.Andrew glanced at Orlando, who was still lying on the floor. "Hey, bastard, is it true that you're working with William?""Can you guys stop mentioning William in front of me? I have nothing to do with that idiot's name! It's not my concern if he's under William or anyone else." Orlando glanced at Andrew, saliva mixed with blood dripping from his mouth.Doubt crept into Andrew's heart. Everything that had happened, from his encounter with William to the strange book in the room and today's events, seemed like a deliberate setup.However, Erica's battered face
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 24
Andrew was now at the point of surrender. The only remaining hope was that the man in front of him would accept his offer to save Erica. "Take this girl away and give her the treatment she needs. No one should touch her, let alone mistreat her. Remember that!" The tall man turned to his members and pointed at five men standing beside them. Instantly, those five men lowered their weapons and approached Erica. One of them grabbed Erica roughly, causing Andrew's younger sister to scream in pain. "Hey! How dare you touch my sister! I won't spare you!" Andrew caught the man's hand and twisted it forcefully, causing the sound of bones cracking. "Calm down, Mr. Andrew; they won't do anything foolish." With a cold expression, the tall man faced the man whose hand was still in Andrew's grip and slapped him, causing him to fall. "I said not to touch her! Didn't you hear that, moron?!" "Hey! What have you done?! Why did you release that whore?" Steve shouted, his protest rising upon hearing
THE SECRET HEIR AND HIS SECRET POWER Chapter 25
Roger approached Andrew, sitting next to him while lighting a cigarette. Meanwhile, Andrew continued to glare at William's guy."Do you want to smoke?" Roger offered the cigarette to Andrew."No, I want answers about William. That would be more calming than the nicotine in your cigarette," Andrew replied.Roger smiled and took a satisfying drag from the cigarette. Puffs of smoke escaped the firm-jawed man's mouth. Andrew observed him carefully; his eyes fixated on the lips that he hoped would soon explain William."Just tell me, whoever you are. Am I also going to be killed soon? At the very least, I want to know the secret plans of William. I don't want to die wondering because everything that has happened is clearly connected. Perhaps it was all planned since we met on that street.""You won't die, Mr. Andrew. Who would dare to kill you? Mr. William is aware of this issue. He instructed me to eliminate Steve. He will die soon, and anyone who touches you won't survive, Mr. Andrew. Ev
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Tampa’s rain had stopped, but the clouds refused to leave.Jerome walked along the edge of the campus field, his hands shoved into the pockets of a black windbreaker that barely shielded him from the breeze. There was an eerie kind of silence in the air, the kind that made him glance over his shoulder every few steps — not because he was paranoid, but because something told him he had every reason to be.The necklace had been dormant all day.He hadn’t worn it. He’d left it in his backpack, zipped in the inner pouch, wrapped in an old T-shirt like a makeshift sarcophagus. But even in there, it pulsed. It was like hiding a heartbeat — faint but impossible to ignore.Jerome sat at the edge of the bleachers and looked toward the tall iron fence that separated the campus from the back alley. That’s when he saw him.A man. Dressed in all black. Standing completely still on the other side of the fence.He wasn’t doing anything — just watching.Jerome’s first instinct was to pretend he hadn’
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Later that night, the rain returned.Tampa streets shimmered under the yellow streetlights, coated in a thin sheen of water. Jerome walked alone down the cracked sidewalk, hands deep in his hoodie pockets, head bowed against the wind.He didn’t even remember how he left campus—only that Margareth had let him go after promising to “talk again tomorrow.” Whatever that meant. His thoughts had been looping all afternoon: the way his hand moved on its own, the blank, terrified look on Ryan’s face, and most of all—the voice.That voice.He stopped walking and leaned against a telephone pole, letting the cold seep into his back. His chest felt tight again, but not from asthma.“Why me?” he murmured.The necklace didn’t answer.But it pulsed. Softly. Once.That was worse.Jerome arrived at the tiny, peeling house he called home and stood in front of the door for a long moment, staring. He hated walking into that place now. Every time he did, it was like the walls closed in tighter. And ever s
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The morning air at campus felt heavy. The Tampa sky was overcast, but the sun still managed to burn through the clouds in the most annoying way. Students rushed down the narrow sidewalks, some chatting casually, others glued to their phones.Jerome walked slowly through the corridor, wearing a gray hoodie pulled low over his face. His gaze was dull, and his eyes looked like they hadn’t seen sleep in days.Which was true.The necklace around his neck now felt like metal fused to his bones. Not painful, but... intrusive. As if the thing refused to be forgotten, even for a second.Margareth had glanced at him several times throughout the morning. They were in the same class for modern literature. Her seat was just one row away, and every few minutes she turned her head, trying to read the expression usually hidden behind his glasses.“Jerome,” she called softly after class ended.He turned to her. His face remained blank.“Are you okay? You look like... like you’ve been holding your brea
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Jerome woke up gasping for air. Sweat drenched his face and body, causing the worn-out T-shirt clinging to his skin to feel like a second, suffocating layer. His eyes darted wildly around the room, struggling to anchor himself—was he still in the real world, or had the nightmare that ensnared him dragged him somewhere far worse?In the darkness of his room, one thing stood out: a faint gleam—the blue pendant hanging around his neck. It shimmered softly, almost as if it were breathing with him, pulsing with a life of its own.Jerome lifted a trembling hand and touched the pendant carefully. It was warm against his fingertips, beating gently like a slow, steady heart. As his skin brushed the stone, a whisper rose... or perhaps it was just the exhausted echo of his own mind."You chose me..."Jerome froze.The deep, resonant voice hadn't come from the room. It had cut straight through his thoughts, slicing into his mind with a terrifying calmness.Swallowing hard, Jerome shook off the da
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Jerome hid under the blanket. What had happened to the three men earlier terrified him."Am I going to die? They definitely won't stay quiet; they'll come back," Jerome mumbled, clutching tightly to the edge of the blanket that covered his body.The sound of a knock on the door startled him, his heart seeming to leap out of his chest. Sweat, which had been absent, now surged all over his body, but the tension eased slightly when he heard his mother's voice."Jerome, are you home?" Meghan, his mother, called out.Jerome quickly hid the necklace he was wearing under his shirt and hurried to open the door for Meghan. His eyes narrowed as he glanced out the window, seeing a man kissing Meghan's neck affectionately."My son! Where have you been, sleeping?" Meghan asked with a broad smile."Who is this?" Jerome asked, looking at the man with jet-black hair who was now fondling Meghan's backside.Meghan pushed the man's hand away awkwardly and was about to answer her only child's question wh
