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Chapter 20
The man cleared his throat and stepped forward.“Hey, listen, kid. You can’t just go around destroying people’s property. Be smart—pay the $2 million and kneel down to apologize. Make it easy on yourself.”Jaden didn’t even glance at him. His attention was still on Julie, his expression calm, almost detached.“Julie,” he said softly, “when you're done here, can you take me to see Aunt? I haven’t seen her in ten years… can’t even remember what she looks like.”Julie’s smile faded. Her voice dropped.“Well… Aunt…”Jaden’s eyes narrowed. “What happened? Is something wrong with her?”“It’s hard to say. A lot happened. But she’s not doing fine.”Jaden gave a slow nod. “Alright. Tell me everything later.”The man who spoke earlier clenched his fists. “Are you deaf or just stupid?” he snapped. “We’re talking to you! You think ignoring us makes you tough?”He turned to Bob. “Brother Bob, he’s no rich kid from Ravenmoor. He’s just an arrogant nobody.”Bob didn’t waste time. “What are you stand
Chapter 19
“Aren’t you ashamed of bullying helpless people?” Jaden's calm, sharp voice cut through the crowd.Jaden strolled forward slowly, hands casually tucked in his pockets, his gaze locked on Bob and his men. Each step echoed with quiet menace.Heads turned.“Oh my God… who is that handsome man?” a young woman gasped.Murmurs erupted around the market as everyone’s eyes followed the mysterious figure. His sleek black outfit, confident stride, and razor-sharp looks stirred whispers and wide-eyed stares among the onlookers—especially the women, who found themselves holding their breath, their imaginations already running wild.Julie blinked, stunned. Her eyes scanned his face.“You… are you…?”Jaden stopped a few feet away and smiled gently. “Yes, little sister. It’s me.”Julie’s lips quivered. “Big brother?”In a flash, she ran to him and jumped into his arms. He caught her effortlessly and pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her as if he’d never let go again.“I can’t believe this!” s
Chapter 18
“At least tell me—what do you want with my daughter?” Marvin’s voice trembled, his fists clenched tight at his sides.Bob chuckled. “Old man Marvin, don’t play dumb. We’re here because Master Baron wants your little girl.”Marvin’s brows drew together. “What? What does he want with Julie?”“Are you deaf?” one of the thugs snapped. “He wants her in his bed tonight. So be smart and hand her over before this gets messy.”Marvin’s face drained of color. “Please, if this is about the protection fee, I can pay right now—even if the month isn’t over.”He reached into the front pocket of his apron and pulled out a bundle of notes, his hands shaking as he held it out.Bob snatched the money. “Three grand? Not bad.” He gave it a casual count, then shoved it into his pocket. “But Master Baron didn’t send us here for your damn money.”Julie froze in place, her eyes wide, horror spreading across her face.“No, please,” Marvin pleaded. “She’s just a kid. She’s still in school—”SMACK!Bob’s slap ca
Chapter 17
Ms. Clara's motorbike wove through the narrow roads until the bustling central market came into view. Vendors lined both sides of the street, shouting prices and waving their wares at passing customers. The scent of roasted corn, fried fish, and spices filled the air.Clara didn’t slow down until she reached the familiar corner stall—Marvin Hale’s meat stand.She parked and turned to Julie, who still looked shaken. "We’re here," she said softly.Julie nodded and hopped off the bike, adjusting her schoolbag as they approached.Marvin Hale, a man in his early fifties with weathered skin and kind eyes, stood behind a grill. His apron was stained from hours of roasting meat, and smoke curled into the air as he expertly flipped skewers of beef.“Dad, I’m back from school,” Julie called out, trying her best to sound cheerful.Marvin turned immediately, a tired but warm smile forming on his face. “Welcome, child.” He opened his arms and Julie walked into them for a brief hug.Then he noticed
Chapter 16
"Now move away from here or else we're going to break your car!" Bob snarled, cracking his knuckles.The man he threatened clenched his jaw, ready to respond, but one of Bob's boys tapped his shoulder urgently."Look, Bob... it's the girl. She's out."Bob turned his head, eyes narrowing as he spotted the students pouring out of the school gates. It was becoming crowded."Tch. You're one lucky bastard," he spat, adjusting his belt and stepping away from the car.Among the sea of students was Julie, walking side by side with her classmates. She was tall, slender, and undeniably pretty. There was a hint of Jaden in her features—sharp eyes, confident posture."Thanks, Julie, for helping me out on the exams," Selena her classmate said with a grateful smile. "I wouldn't have known what to write without you.""It's fine, Selena. That's what friends are for, right? We help each other out," Julie replied, brushing her damp hair behind her ear. They had just come from swim class.Selena's smile
Chapter 15
Jaden had finally discovered Julie’s whereabouts.He stepped into his sleek black Range Rover, his expression unreadable as he gripped the wheel and pulled out of the estate.It had been years since he left Ravenmoor. Back then, Julie was only ten. His aunt, unable to keep up with the crumbling state of her finances, eventually gave the child away to a couple who had struggled with infertility for over a decade. The Hales weren’t rich, but they were good people—and they raised Julie well.The GPS led Jaden to Silvercreek High School.He pulled into a spot just across from the school gates. It was a prestigious institution—one that only admitted the best students from the top-performing middle schools across the region. Julie had apparently crushed every test, emerging as her class valedictorian. Typical of her."They're probably still in class," Jaden murmured, glancing at the time. He leaned back in his seat. "I'll wait."Meanwhile close to the packing lot, three figures emerged. Th
Chapter 14
Kael left Emilia groaning on the floor and dropped to his knees again, crawling toward Jaden."I'll do anything you say, Master. Just—please—spare me," he begged, forehead touching the cold tiles. His voice trembled with desperation.Behind him, Emilia was dragging herself across the floor, blood seeping from her mouth, face bruised and swollen. She spat on the ground."You pathetic coward," she hissed. "You think siding with that stranger makes you safe? Once my brother-in-law returns, you’ll all be corpses. Mark my words!"BOOM!The grand doors of the estate slammed open with a deafening crash. Dust swirled in the hallway as a lone figure stepped into the light. Drax.He stood tall, his coat flapping gently behind him, muddy shovel in hand, its blade still wet with soil. His boots dragged traces of the cemetery inside.All eyes turned to him. The guards stepped forward, weapons halfway drawn, unsure whether to attack or freeze.Drax didn’t flinch. His eyes, dark and locked with fury
Master Kael switched sides
Kael turned to Derek slowly.His face was cold. Stone still.“You idiot,” he said. “Your father’s clever, but you? You’re the opposite—an arrogant little brat. You set me up against him? You trying to die today?”Derek barked back, “What’s wrong with you, Master Kael? He's just a nobody, Did you drink poison or—”SLAP!Derek’s body lifted off the ground, spun midair, and hit the floor with a thud. Blood spilled from his lip. He didn’t move.Gasps exploded around the chamber.“Did Kael just hit Derek?!”“Has he gone insane?!”“Did that stranger curse him or something?!”Kael didn’t blink.He walked over to Derek’s crumpled body, stared down at him.“You ungrateful worm,” he spat. “You thought you’d use me to humiliate him? Make me your puppet? You think this is a joke? how dare you drag me into your mess?”Derek groaned, barely conscious.Then—SLAP!His head snapped sideways. Kael grabbed him by the collar and dragged him up halfway."What are you doing Kael, I order you drop my nephe
The Black plate
In Ravenmoor, martial artists were ranked by plates once they reached a certain level. There were five plates—Silver, Bronze, Gold, Red, and the highest, Black. There were only five known ranks: Silver, Bronze, Gold, Red, and the highest of them all—Black. The Black Plate was sacred. It wasn’t something you earned through politics or influence. Only one man in the history of Ravenmoor had ever qualified for that rank—the King of War. Even Kael, the feared Reaper of the Thornfells, hadn’t been granted a Silver Plate. So when Kael saw the obsidian gleam of the Black Plate shining on the stranger’s shoulder, his mind froze. No. Impossible. “That... must be a forgery,” Kael said, his voice low with disbelief. “He must have bought it from some black market to deceive fools. How dare you impersonate the King of War!” Kael’s body tensed, muscles coiling as he launched himself forward with a murderous strike. His arm crackled with destructive energy, ready to obliterate the imposter.
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