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CHAPTER 24: REKINDLED FLAMES
That night, the apartment was quiet except for the soft hum of the air conditioner. Aurelia had decided not to leave. Instead, she used every trick she knew to close the distance between them. She moved with slow, deliberate grace, touching his arm, leaning close, and whispering words she knew would stir old memories. She had always possessed a great figure, and after nearly three years of marriage, Alexander knew every curve, every sensitive spot, and every way she liked to be touched.At first, he tried to resist. The pain from the past few weeks still lingered in his chest. But Aurelia was persistent. She kissed his neck gently, ran her fingers through his hair, and pressed her body against his in ways that made it hard for him to think clearly. The familiar scent of her perfume, the softness of her skin, and the way she looked at him with both desire and regret slowly broke down his defenses.Eventually, the walls he had built crumbled. They spent a long, pleasant night together.
CHAPTER 23: UNWELCOME GUESTS
The next morning, Alexander was drinking water when the doorbell rang. He opened the door and found Aurelia and Nahir Virel standing outside.Aurelia spoke first. “We came to apologize.”Alexander’s face remained cold. “There’s no need. Leave.”Aurelia frowned. “Alexander, don’t be so petty. It was Nahir’s welcome dinner that got interrupted. Even he doesn’t mind, so why can’t you just let it go?”Alexander’s anger rose. “So I’m the one who interrupted your happy little moment? Our wedding wasn’t even as grand as the welcome dinner you threw for him.”Aurelia pouted. “But he just came back from abroad. A guest is a guest.”Alexander’s voice grew sharper. “Then why did you drink on his behalf? You have a low tolerance for alcohol, yet you still drank for another man. When people said you two make a perfect couple, you didn’t even refute it. What exactly am I to you? A husband is a husband, and a boyfriend is a boyfriend?”The more he spoke, the angrier he became. Memories from the past
CHAPTER 22: A WARM DINNER
Before heading home, Alexander stopped by the supermarket near the residential complex. He walked through the brightly lit aisles, picking out fresh vegetables, tender meat, rice, and a few spices. Today had been a long and eventful day, but it ended on a surprisingly good note. He had finally managed to find a job for the first time in his life he had personally gone out to interview and work for someone else. The result turned out pretty well. Feeling a rare sense of accomplishment, he decided to reward himself with a proper home-cooked meal.Back at the apartment, he tied on an apron and began cooking. The rhythmic sounds of chopping and the sizzling in the pan brought him unexpected calm after the chaos of the day. Soon, the entire apartment was filled with the rich, inviting aroma of delicious food.Not long after he finished cooking, the door opened. Chloe stepped inside and immediately froze. Her nose twitched as she caught the delicious smell. She couldn’t take her eyes off
CHAPTER 21: THE HELP-WANTED SIGN
Alexander crouched down and gently helped the injured owner to his feet. The older man was still shaking, his forehead covered in blood from repeatedly slamming it against the floor. His breathing was shallow and painful from the blows Brother Scar had delivered with the steel rebar.“You need to go to the hospital,” Alexander said firmly, supporting the man’s weight with one arm.Mr. Chen shook his head weakly. “No… no hospital. I’m used to this kind of thing. I’ve been running this gym for over twenty years. I have medicine at home and know how to take care of myself. I’ll be okay.”Alexander frowned but didn’t push further. He could see the pride in the older man’s eyes, the kind of stubborn dignity that refused to show weakness even after being humiliated and beaten. He helped Mr. Chen sit on the folding chair he had brought out earlier and checked the worst of the injuries. The cuts on his forehead were messy but not dangerously deep. The bruises on his side would hurt for week
CHAPTER 20: THE MAN WHO FIGHTS LIKE HE HAS NOTHING TO LOSE
After another long and humiliating morning, Alexander sat on a wooden bench in the small park near the residential complex. He unwrapped a simple convenience store rice ball and ate it slowly under the bright afternoon sun. Pigeons wandered nearby, unbothered by the world.Shouting and crashing sounds suddenly echoed from the old boxing gym at the entrance of the complex. He finished his food, wiped his hands, and walked toward the noise.Inside, six thugs were destroying the place. They had overturned heavy bags, smashed trophies, and were kicking in display cases. The chubby owner stood in the middle, hands raised, pleading desperately.Alexander stepped through the door. “That’s enough.”The thugs turned. One laughed loudly. “Look at this beggar trying to play hero.”The owner’s face went pale. “Young man, please leave! These are Black Dragon Gang members. They’re lawless. They’ll kill you without thinking twice. Just go!”Alexander calmly took off his jacket and handed it to the t
CHAPTER 19: A BEGGER HAS NO BUSINESS BEING A BOSS
He was up before six.The sky outside was still dark when Alexander woke up. He lay in bed for a moment, staring at the ceiling of the small rented apartment, then rose without making a sound. After a quick shower, he took out his only good suit. He pressed the shirt with slow, careful movements, making sure every wrinkle disappeared. In front of the mirror, he knotted his tie with practiced hands and studied his reflection for a long time.The suit was old but well-made. He had bought it years ago, back when people still respected his name. Now it felt like a costume, it felt like something he wore to pretend he was still part of that world. He adjusted the collar one last time, picked up his bag containing printed résumés, and stepped out into the quiet morning streets.The first interview was scheduled for eight-thirty.He arrived early and waited patiently in the sleek lobby. When they finally called him in, he sat across from a panel of three people in a glass-walled conference r
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