2024-10-28 14:50:26“Oh my God, so many luxury cars? How could they come to such a shabby motel?”
The crowd whispered in astonishment, clearly shocked by the sight of the luxury vehicles.
Liam looked at Jack and the cars behind him, frowning slightly.
“Jack, I’ve already told you—we need to keep a low profile. I’m here to get married, not to flaunt the family’s wealth.”
Jack wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and bowed respectfully. “Sorry, young master. I’ll have them leave immediately.”
If anyone had witnessed Liam and Jack’s interaction, they would have been stunned.
Jack Gunter, one of the most influential people in Springfield, controlled many industries in the city, and every important figure treated him with utmost respect. Yet, here he was, showing such humility toward a young man in his twenties!
But Liam wasn’t concerned. People like Jack were merely ordinary employees of the Moran family. The family employed hundreds of such individuals, running operations in all corners of the world!
With a wave of his hand, Jack signaled for all the luxury cars, except the one he arrived in, to drive off.
“You’re here for something, aren’t you?” Liam adjusted his clothes and asked in a calm tone.
“Master, this is your first time in Springfield. This card contains one hundred million dollars. It’s a gift from me to you, to use as spending money for now.” Jack respectfully handed Liam a golden credit card.
“And this car,” he continued, “is worth ten million dollars. It’s a specially customized luxury version…”
Liam casually accepted the card and chuckled.
“While I appreciate it, Jack, you don’t need to give me so many things, just to be the business head of the Moran family here. So, tell me—what’s your purpose?”
Hearing Liam’s words, Jack smiled wryly and replied, “Master, you are indeed very sharp. Actually, these gifts are from Micheal Young, the president of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. His daughter is suffering from a rare illness, and he was hoping you could help her.”
“Micheal Young?” Liam raised an eyebrow. He had never heard of that name before.
Jack explained, “Micheal Young is a businessman who recently became one of the Moran family’s subordinates. His influence in Springfield is not inferior to the Moran family’s. He is also a key board member of Space Corporation. And, Master, your new position is as the chairman of Space Corporation…”
Liam nodded. “Alright, if that’s the case, I’ll find some time to help his daughter.”
Jack’s face lit up with relief. “That’s wonderful! If you agree to help, his daughter will surely recover soon!”
It turned out that Liam was known as the “Hand of God,” the most famous doctor in the world, with almost no disease beyond his ability to cure.
However, very few people knew that the legendary “Hand of God” was actually so young.
“Master… there’s one more thing. President Young is planning a welcome banquet tonight to introduce you to all the executives of Space Corporation. He also wants to personally ask you to treat his daughter…”
Liam furrowed his brow. He didn’t like such events, and more importantly, his grandfather had asked him to remain low-key while in Springfield.
Besides, he was already scheduled to attend the Stevens family’s banquet tonight.
“Cancel it. I don’t like these kinds of occasions.”
“But…”
“I said cancel it. Is there a problem?” Liam asked coldly.
“No problem, young master. I’ll inform President Young immediately.” Jack quickly bowed his head and responded respectfully.
Liam nodded. “By the way, send me all the details about the Stevens family, including their address. Also, arrange for a cheaper car. I don’t like drawing attention.”
“Understood, young master.” Jack bowed again, waiting until Liam had walked out of his sight.
Liam made his way to another block. Soon, he received the Stevens family’s address and hailed a taxi to the Stevens family’s mansion.
The taxi quickly brought Liam to the Stevens family mansion. The mansion towered before him, grand and imposing, with ornate columns and expansive windows exuding wealth.
However, before he could even knock on the door, he heard a woman’s furious voice coming from inside.
“What did you say? Dad wants to marry our daughter off to some unknown, wild man?”
“No way! I absolutely won’t agree to this!”
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Breaking Point
AriaWhen I heard the sound of the metal above us groaning like it might give way at any second, I was so petrified by fear that I didn’t know what to do or how to even react. It felt like this was unreal. This could not be happening, but as I heard the metal overhead creak more, that’s when it hit me, this wasn’t a dream. It was real.After I shook off the fear, I scrambled forward, trying to loosen the knots around his arms, but Ellen’s voice stopped me cold.“You know, I could end this right now,” she said. Her tone was light, almost casual, like we were talking over coffee instead of standing in a room where Zion’s life was hanging by a literal metal thread.I turned toward her instantly, my eyes raw with desperation. “What are you talking about?”She smirked softly, and it was calm in a way that made my skin crawl. “The beam, ropes. All of this. I could stop it right now. If you do one thing for me.”My heart dropped at the mischief in her tone. “What thing?”“Let him go.” She sa
Fractures
AriaYou know when someone looks you dead in the eye and starts pulling out things you didn’t even know you’d said out loud? No? Well, I’ll tell you what it’s like. It’s like having someone pull off your skin, your privacy, and your deepest, most intimate fears to the very person that made you have these fears. That was what Ellen was trying to do to us. She stood between us like some twisted host of a game show, with a smug face, acting like she was about to reveal the grand prize. Only, in our case, that prize was pain. “You know what’s funny?” she said, and I swear my skin crawled. “Neither of you really trusts the other. You put on a pretty picture, all hand-holding and soft looks. But underneath? Oh, it’s nothing but cracks.”Zion stiffened beside me, and his voice turned sharp. “Ellen, stop!” He yelled, but she just steamrolled right over him, like always. “Do you want to know what he told me, Aria?” She asked, leaning in, then glanced at him again before looking back at me.
The Darkness Lifts
AriaI think I may have been unconscious for a long time, because when I opened my eyes, it felt like I had been underwater too long. Everything was blurry, my ears were ringing, and for a second, I couldn’t remember where I was. I blinked slowly, trying to pull the pieces back together. What was I doing here? How did I get here? And that was when the pounding ache at the back of my head reminded me.The warehouse. I was at the warehouse for Zion!I was lying on the cold floor, with my cheek pressed against the rough concrete. My hands felt heavy as I pushed myself up, and the effort made my head spin so hard I almost collapsed again. I took in a deep breath and forced myself to stay upright, even though my body begged me to lie back down.The room was dim now, lit only by a single bulb that swung slightly overhead. I could see shadows stretched across the walls like long fingers, and for a second, I wondered if I was alone. That was when I heard it again. The faint sound of Zion’s vo
Shadows and Silence
AriaBy the time I reached the warehouse, my hands were already hurting from how hard I had been gripping the steering wheel. I parked the car a little way off, because I didn’t want anyone to notice a vehicle that didn’t belong in this deserted part of town. For all I knew, if Ellen was really here, she could have some of her goons staking out the perimeter. Come to think of it, it’s what she probably wanted. For me to walk into a trap. The silence outside didn’t help either. Everything felt eerie, felt strange, heavy, almost like it was staged, and it made me move more slowly as I climbed out of my car and shut the door quietly.The air was damp and sharp with the smell of rust. The ground crunched under my shoes as I walked toward the building, and every sound seemed so much louder than it should have been. My heart was pounding in a way that felt impossible to control, and I kept whispering to myself to breathe, to stay steady, even though I felt anything but calm.The warehouse
Missing
AriaI knew something was wrong the second the clock ticked past midnight, and my phone still hadn’t buzzed. Zion had said he needed some time to think things over and would let me know what he had settled on today. He was never late without a reason, and he always made sure I knew where he was. Even if he was too busy to call, he would send me a quick text, just to let me know. He had never left me waiting like this, and the silence pressed heavier with every passing minute.At first, I told myself not to panic. I made tea and sat by the window, trying to calm down. Maybe he had been caught up in something, I thought. Maybe he was sorting through everything in his head after what I told him about Ellen. He would need time, I told myself. He would come back with answers. But as the minutes dragged into hours, my chest grew tighter, and the tea went cold, untouched.I scrolled through my messages again, even though I already knew I hadn’t missed anything. I called him once, then again,
The Lock on the Door
ZionThe room went quiet after my words. My chest was still tight, and the echo of Ellen’s last outburst hung heavy in the air. Still, she stood there, her eyes wide, and her lips trembling, like she wanted to speak but couldn’t decide which version of herself to let out, the furious one, or the soft one she thought might convince me.I remained standing and couldn’t sit, not with my heart racing the way it was. My arms were crossed tightly over my chest, though I wasn’t sure if I was protecting myself from her or from the way her words had cut.“You think I’m crazy,” Ellen finally said, looking up at me. Her voice was lower now, steadier, almost eerie after the shouting match we had just gone through. “But I’m not. I’m the only one who’s been honest with you, Zion. I’m the only one who sees what’s real.”I shook my head slowly and heaved a tired sigh. “You’re holding me in some hidden place, Ellen.” I began softly. “You staged a hack to ruin Aria. You tried to steal her identity. Tha
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