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James paced restlessly within the room, his frustration palpable after the call with Dylan. Murmuring to himself and muttering curses under his breath, he eventually turned his attention to Leo, who remained seated, his limbs bound, and his gaze fixed with an intense glare on James."It looks like your supposed 'best buddy' doesn't have quite the same sentiments for you," James sneered, his tone dripping with bitterness. "In fact, he seems rather keen on seeing you kick the bucket, Leonard."Leo remained silent, finding no words to respond to the conversation he had inadvertently overheard between Dylan and James. Gagged when the call took place, the loudspeaker had broadcasted every word to him.But he knew Dylan well enough. He had a habit of swooping in to the rescue, and this situation wouldn't prove different. Even so, concern for Dylan tightened Leo's chest. James had something sinister planned, and Leo blamed himself for ever dragging Dylan into this mess."I've got a little su
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(Apologies for the delay! I'm back to uploading chapters!)Dylan, overcome with shock, collapsed to the ground with a gasp, his eyes widening in a chilling blend of disbelief and horror as Leonard lay atop him, blood streaming from his mouth.Dylan’s chest rose and fell in rapid breaths as he grappled with the reality of the situation. Shaking his head in futile denial, he uttered a desperate, “No.”Summoning strength, he pulled Leonard away, rising with a gun in hand, directing it at James who, sprawled on the ground, wore a malevolent smirk on his battered countenance, still gripping a gun.“That bullet was meant for you, Dylan!” he snarled with fury, his laughter echoing in manic resonance. “But killing that bastard was no problem!” he taunted, a derisive chuckle punctuating his words, before attempting to pull his trigger—only silence, eliciting a gasp of disbelief.In the grip of fear, he glanced up at Dylan, noting the anger on his face, then promptly stood, hands raised in an a
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As Dylan walked through the door, he was greeted by Stephanie and Maya lounging on the couch, deeply engrossed in cartoons. Maya’s eyes lit up at the sight of her father, and she bounded over to him, exclaiming, “Daddy’s home!”With a grin, Dylan scooped her up into his arms, feeling like he hadn’t seen her in ages. “Well, hello there, munchkin, were you waiting for me?” he inquired, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead.Maya nodded enthusiastically, her brow furrowing in concern as she noticed the bandage adorning Dylan’s head. “Yes, Daddy, what happened to you?” she queried, her tiny fingers reaching out to inspect the injury, only to be intercepted by Dylan’s protective grasp.Stephanie, too, rose from her spot on the couch, her brow creased with worry. “Yes, Dylan, what’s the story behind the bandage?Dylan offered a strained smile in response to Stephanie's pointed remark before delivering a curt reply, "It's nothing, really."Stephanie refused to accept his dismissive response
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Dylan stormed out of the house, his heart racing with worry, his fingers frantically dialing Allison’s number, his mind praying fervently for her safety. The gunshots he heard sent a shiver down his spine, signaling that something had gone terribly wrong.“Dylan, where on earth are you rushing off to?” Stephanie’s concerned voice trailed after him as she hurried to catch up.Dylan came to an abrupt halt, his gaze locking with Stephanie’s as he struggled to contain his urgency. “Steph, listen to me. Stay put inside the house, alright? Don’t come out,” he instructed firmly, a sense of urgency lacing his words like a tight knot.Stephanie’s brow furrowed in confusion and worry. “But why? What’s going on out there? And where in the world are you off to in such a hurry? she demanded, her concern mounting with each passing second as she noticed how restless he was.Dylan’s lips pressed into a thin line as he struggled to find the right words. “Look, Steph, I… I was just talking to Allison o
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Standing alone outside the hospital, Dylan dialed Azure King’s number, his fingers trembling slightly with the weight of the situation. As the call connected, he spoke urgently into the phone."He’s closing in on me, Adonis. I fear he’s not playing games anymore. I reckon he was aiming for Allison, but he ended up shooting her sister instead.""Damn it, this just escalated real fast. There's a good chance Romero Hermes is feeling the heat now. He's itching to wrap this up and he's not backing down. He's baiting you, and you can't afford to fall into his trap," Azure King cautioned over the phone.Dylan’s jaw clenched with determination. "I won't let that happen. But I want him taken down, and I want it done swiftly. I'm not interested in seeing him rot behind bars. I just want him out of the picture for good," Dylan declared firmly before hanging up.On edge and with a heart weighed down by concern, Dylan reached out to Stephanie, knowing she was anxiously awaiting updates on Julia’s
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Welcome to Flame Hills city in Melrovia where the poor and wretched find it hard to fit in. It's a city having different estates and skyscraper building in different forms and shapes.A place were poverty stricken people can't afford.Among the five richest family was the one at the lowest called the Harpers. Madame Sharon Harper was among the most beautiful even in her late forties. She had a short blonde hair that was styled so beautiful and a make up on that accentuated her blue eyes and blue corset dress she was wearing.There was a big proud smile on her face as she stared at everyone who attended her birthday event with so many beautiful gifts her eyes yearn for.It was twilight in Melrovia and the Harper's residence were filled with brilliant lights and cheerful noises.Every guests that was present were mostly men of big families. Men who has their eyes on her first daughter, Hermione.It was time to get her gifts so she sat on a big designated red and golden chair. One of the
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Dylan fell on both his knees, unfazed by the fact that he was told to kneel. He was desperate so he could do anything.His aunt, his mom's sister was the only family that took him in after his father's family banished him and rendered him useless. Her dying and him not knowing what to do about it and how to help will forever eat at his conscience.He usually made things difficult for her and even if she hardly says it, he knew and now she's on the brink of death.Everyone kept laughing hysterically like they were watching the biggest joke of the year.Hermione could only shake her head while her sister, Madeline sighed since she actually felt pity for him. She always liked him and she knew her family was being unfair toward him."It's been long we know you're an ordinary pussy, Dylan. Look at you." A man derided.But Dylan was unfazed, his gaze was more fixated on his mother-in-law, Sharon. "Help me save my aunt." He begged.Sharon chuckled. "Look who's begging, Dylan. Oh, how the mig
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Dylan left the villa and into the busy street, looking like his world has turned to complete nothingness. He still couldn't believe he ended up becoming a sad loser. He gritted his teeth cause the horns of every vehicle that pass by aggravated his anger.Why did he have to be unfortunate? Why did his mom and dad die so pitifully leaving him in a wicked and unfair world?A world that he thought he had in his grasp but only to be whipped by it a thousand folds.And now, the only family he has is fighting for her life but he's got nothing that could save her. How more unfortunate can his sorry life become?Even his own beloved wife turned her back on him and is now planning to marry another man, his own cousin, under his watch. But it's not going to happen.Even with nothing, he'll die first before he agrees to any divorce.He let out a shaky and tired breath as the condition of his aunt absorbed his memory once again. What is he gonna do? He can't just let her die. He can't lose her.Agr