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CHAPTER 211
The night pressed against the city like a living thing, heavy with silence and anticipation. Rain had yet to fall, but the air was thick and metallic, as if the heavens themselves were holding their breath. The smell of danger loomed in the air, lingering for a very long period of time. Although the night seemed to be peaceful, it was far from it. Something bad was going to happen soon.Inside Room 19 of the crumbling motel, Jeffery Flamel sat hunched over his crude alchemical setup. The Philosopher's Stone lay before him, nestled in a silver casing engraved with sigils, its faint azure insistent—a heartbreak in the dark, resonating with Qi and Ether.The chemicals on the table exuded a faint, sweet burn. Sulfur, crushed herbs, traces of crushed minerals—a scent that Jeffery had come to associate with control and potential. Each vial, each symbol, each careful stroke of ink carried a lifetime of mastery, and yet the events of the past day had thrown everything into chaos.Tick. Tock.
CHAPTER 210
Panic clawed at Rita Stirling's throat as she stormed through the marble halls of the Stirling family Mansion, the news replaying like a nightmarish scene on every screen. Aadam Eden, or worse still, Aadam Prescott. The name screamed across feeds, beneath headlines that might as well have read: FLAMEL'S DEMISE US COMING.Her fiancé, Jeffery Flamel—the alchemy genius, her ticket to securing the Stirling and Flamel legacies—was now a hunted man, thanks to the one person they had underestimated.All this while their attention had been focused on the late Daniel Stirling, Captain Daniel and the Prescotts, neglecting someone like Aadam who had remained silent for a long period of time.She burst into the study, slipping on the polished floor as she halted. Serah, the mysterious alchemist with eyes like crystal lakes, sat calmly sipping herbal tea, her expression a masked of detached curiosity. The room reeked of sandalwood incense, a scent that usually soothed Rita's nerves but now felt li
CHAPTER 209
The news hit the city like a storm, thundering through corporate towers, cafes, and slums alike. It created a buzz which caused an upheaval through the entire city, making people glued to the screens and papers.By evening, neon billboards flashes Aadam Eden's face—now a Prescott—alongside the Prescott crest—heir to a dynasty, architect of a new era. The Prescott estate's gates now bore his name, a polished stone etched into history. The elite toasted the alliance in private clubs; opportunists recalibrated their bets. The rest of the city buzzed—curious, envious, and restless for more."A strategic masterstroke," analysts murmured on TV, stock predictions bullish for Prescott Industries."A power play," others whispered pragmatically, eyes narrowed into slits."Or a betrayal?" a dissental dared, questioning if Aadam had been waiting in the shadows all along, biding his time. After all, the man had always been sly his entire life.At eight O'clock in the evening, Aadam stepped onto th
CHAPTER 208
By noon, the Prescott estate buzzed with life for the first time in months. The banners had been redone, servants hurried through the corridors, and news crews gathered at the gates. The press didn't know exactly why—nothing had been revealed to them. The only thing they knew was that Mrs. Evelyn Prescott was making a 'historic announcement'.Inside, the great dining hall gleamed under crystal chandeliers. Aadam and Cora entered arm in arm, perfectly dressed—his black suit pressed sharp as a blade, her emerald gown flowing like water. They looked every bit the noble pair stepping into destiny.Mrs. Prescott stood at the head of the long mahogany table, flanked by her brothers-in-law Leon and Martin. A team of legal clerks sat nearby, documents ready, whole two journalists adjusted their cameras for the official statement.The air reeked of nobility, formality and perfume—and something colder.Evelyn gestured to them, "Mr. and Mrs. Eden. Thank you for joining us."Cora smiled graciousl
CHAPTER 207
The Prescott estate loomed beneath the morning fog—its towers shrouded in silence, the grand gates closed to visitors. Only a handful of bodyguard stood watch, their faces pale with fatigue and grief.The family had gone underground since the murders. Since Harold and Prescott and his son were buried, the entire city had turned its eyes towards them—half in sympathy, half in suspicion.And into that silence, Aadam and Cora came.Their car pulled up at the gravel path, tires whispering against the cold earth. Aadam stepped out first, dressed in black, his hair slicked back, his demeanor calm—too calm for a man whose 'friends' had just died.Cora followed behind, her smile restrained but polished—the perfect picture of concern and sympathy.They were led through the gates and into the grand hall, where portraits of the Prescott bloodline lined the walls—their eyes watching, silent, accusing.At the far end of the room sat Mrs. Evelyn Prescott, widow of the late Harold, flanked by two of
CHAPTER 206
The double doors of the Eden Mansion creaked open just as dawn came. Cold winds seeped into the parlor, causing the curtains to sway gently.The fire in the parlor had long died, leaving the place cloaked in chill and silence. The chandeliers hung above in the ceiling, illuminating the entire place softly with golden lights.Aadam stepped across the threshold, shoes dragging faintly against marble. His once-tailored suit was in tatters, and the forest's dirt clung to his collar. But his posture—tall, proud, whole—was wrong. No broken man should walk like that.I hope she's still at home, he thought within himself. I can't wait to surprise her with good news...From the staircase above, Cora froze. For a heartbeat, she thought she was staring at a ghost.She had seen Jeffery kick him so hard his spine snapped. She had watched as the guards carried him about of the ballroom. And then he had totally vanished afterwards. No trace of him was found.She had been terrified that Jeffery had s
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