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Chris gave a small nod.The old man continued. “We call it the Energy Core. Not because it’s a perfect name, but because it’s the closest thing we have to describing it.”Chris raised a brow. “Energy… as in what? Electricity? Heat? Something scientific?”“In a way,” the Godfather said. “But not something you can plug into a machine and measure with basic tools.”Chris let out a quiet breath. “Alright… that is a little bit weird.”“Not weird,” the old man corrected calmly. “Just not common.”Chris smirked faintly. “Same thing.”There was a brief silence before the Godfather continued. “The Energy Core is tied to your nervous system,” he said. “Your brain, your eyes, your reflexes. It enhances how you process information.”Chris’s expression shifted slightly now. “I figured that out since you activated them.”The Godfather leaned back a little. “Exactly. You’ve already experienced it,” he said. “You just haven’t named it yet.”Chris frowned.Then thought about it. The moments during the
Chapter Sixty-nine
Silas introduced the other people that were present and after the pleasantries, they all walked inside.Chris took his time, his eyes moving across the space.Everything looked maintained. Not new nor old. Just… preserved.“You kept it like this the whole time?” he asked.“Yes.” Silas said.“No changes?” Chris asked.“Not really, sir.” Silas responded.Chris gave a small exhale. “That’s discipline.”Silas didn’t respond. He just bowed like himHe looked around for a while before he saw a room that priqued his interest.As he pushed it open, he saw that it was his father’s studyChris slowed down immediately.The desk. The chair and there was a black ledger sitting on top.Even without being told, he could tell that it belonged to his father and that it wasn’t important.“That’s his?” Chris asked.“Yes.” Silas replied.Chris walked closer and picked it up.“That ledger holds over €900 billion in declared assets and I have been the secret guardian running it for over twenty years now.”
Chapter Sixty-eight
Few hours later, the plane landed and their ride was already waiting for them at the airport.The car ride was smooth.Chris rested his arm against the door, his fingers tapping lightly against the leather as he watched the city pass by.The buildings here were different, cleaner, sharper. Nothing out of place.Adrian sat in front, quiet as usual.The Godfather sat beside Chris calmly. His face void of any emotionsChris didn’t look at him immediately. In his heart, he had already figured out what this place was.Still…He turned slightly.“So this is where everything started.” He asked. His voice calm.The Godfather nodded once. “Yes.”Chris glanced out the window again. “Doesn’t look like the kind of place people build from scratch.”“They don’t. They take it… or they inherit it.” The old man replied.Chris gave a faint smile. “And today, I’m here to find out which one applies to me.”The Godfather didn’t smile back, but there was a quiet approval in his tone. “You’re here to see wha
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They sat together on the sofa in awkward silence for like thirty minutes before Chris moved closer to her and touched her exposed back. She was wearing a black strapless dress.His touch felt hot against her skin and she shuddered slightly.“Relax… it’s okay.” Chris said with a smile.Michelle could only nod. She seemed to have lost her voice all of a sudden.In that same moment, Chris captured her lips and kissed her gently. Immediately, all the doubts she had in her mind flew away and all she could think of was how soft his lips were.Chris led her to his room still kissing her as she wrapped her arms around his neck.She suddenly pulled away, “This is going to be my first.” Michelle whispered to his ear.Somehow, it did not seem like a problem to Chris. He comforted her and slowly laid her on the bed.Then he looked at her, “Are you sure you want this? Once I start I won’t be able to stop.” He said, his voice heavy.Michelle nodded with a nervous smile, “I want this, Chris. I want
Chapter Sixty-six
Chris took her by the hand and led her to a rooftop. The city looked softer from up there.Michelle was still in a daze after she had heard what he said.She stood near the edge of the rooftop, arms folded loosely, her fingers tucked into her sleeves like she needed something to hold onto. The wind played with her hair, pushing it across her face, but she didn’t bother moving it away.Behind her, Chris was unusually quiet and he just stared at her. He wondered what was going through her mind after what he had told her.Finally, Michelle’s voice broke out, “So you decided to leave me after you promised me?” she asked in a low tone.Chris looked down at his feet. He knew whatever words he says right now would not comfort her.She turned slowly to look at him, “Okay? You do not have anything to say?” her tone was slightly impatient.Chris didn’t answer immediately. He had his back to her, one hand inside his coat pocket, like he was searching for something or maybe stalling.“Chris.” She
Chapter Sixty-five
The crowd gasped. It was the most beautiful ring they had ever seen.It was simple. It was perfect. And it seemed impossible for ordinary people to do this.Then he held the necklace on the other hand and said “Michelle,”Her name sounded different now. It sounded heavier and real.“I didn’t plan for this moment to happen like this,” he continued. “But I think… maybe it was always going to.”Tears filled her eyes before she could stop them.“You walked into my life when I thought all hope was lost concerning my love life” he said. “And somehow… you became a muse. My heart brightens up when I hear your laughter and my heart jumps at the sight of you.”She let out a shaky laugh. “Chris….”“I love you, Michelle and I would give love another chance as long as I get to be with you.” he said.Her chest tightened, “I thought… I thought you didn’t like me. I thought I was forcing things. I thought I was rushing things when I proposed marriage to you first without you getting to know me…. I”C
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