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1,122,871	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1122870}'	Yes	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	417338954332313	Click to Read More Free Chapters👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	LEARN_MORE	https://excellentbf.com/wf_land_page/10321.html?la	111462721597031	Webfic	https://facebook.com/Webficofficial	38,709	0	2,174,894,392,859,716	2024-04-10 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	Learn more	Webfic	120206452862760317	excellentbf.com	NONE	image	"Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" 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1,122,872	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1122912}'	Yes	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	963571155234425	Read the Full Version👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	LEARN_MORE	https://excellentbf.com/wf_land_page/10306.html?la	111462721597031	Webfic	https://facebook.com/Webficofficial	38,709	0	2,174,894,392,859,716	2024-04-10 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	Learn more	Webfic	120207040920980378	excellentbf.com	NONE	image	"Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" 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1,122,873	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":false,"simple_request_ratio":1,"is_bh_selenium":false,"selenium_ratio":1,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	Yes	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	340048195727263	Click to Read More Free Chapters👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	LEARN_MORE	https://excellentbf.com/wf_land_page/10321.html?la	111462721597031	Webfic	https://facebook.com/Webficofficial	38,709	2	452,339,103,892,620	2024-04-10 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	Learn more	Webfic	120206452863790317	excellentbf.com	NONE	image	"Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" 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1,122,876	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1122870}'	Yes	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	1213348459632070	Click to Read More Free Chapters👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	LEARN_MORE	https://excellentbf.com/wf_land_page/10321.html?la	111462721597031	Webfic	https://facebook.com/Webficofficial	38,709	2	7,872,390,592,791,882	2024-04-10 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	Learn more	Webfic	120206452863820317	excellentbf.com	NONE	image	"Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" 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1,122,877	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1122870}'	Yes	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	944978946953684	Click to Read More Free Chapters👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	LEARN_MORE	https://excellentbf.com/wf_land_page/10321.html?la	111462721597031	Webfic	https://facebook.com/Webficofficial	38,709	0	7,872,390,592,791,882	2024-04-10 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	Learn more	Webfic	120206452862820317	excellentbf.com	NONE	image	"Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" 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1,122,901	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1122912}'	Yes	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	1091029698782936	Read the Full Version👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	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1,122,910	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1122912}'	No	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	322647523823229	Read the Full Version👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	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1,122,919	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1122912}'	No	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	751234893779983	Read the Full Version👉	Chapter 1<br /> "Pack your things, and get the fuck out of my house!" Yanny Qualls hissed the moment she stepped into the basement Steven Lewis inhabited. <br /> <br /> He was cleaning the floor on all fours when she strode in, completely naked. Not looking up at her, he remained silent and proceeded with his task at hand. <br /> <br /> Yanny swung her foot at him, sending him tumbling to the ground. <br /> <br /> "I'm talking to you, you blind asshole! Are you fucking deaf?"<br /> <br /> Steven staggered to his feet. Suffering from total blindness, he had no idea that Yanny, who possessed looks that would put celebrities to shame, enjoyed strutting around the Qualls residence naked. <br /> <br /> "I'll leave, but I have to take back what's mine," he said. <br /> <br /> "What's yours? Your cornea? Or your shares in Stellar Group?" Yanny snickered. "You're delusional. Nothing belongs to you. The Stellar Group is ours now.<br /> <br /> "Even your life belongs to us. Better be grateful that I'm kicking you out instead of killing you."<br /> <br /> Steven scowled, clenching his fists instinctively. <br /> <br /> Marrie Qualls fled to Levix City with her daughter, Yanny, a decade ago. Days went by as they struggled. Having no one to rely on, Marrie's alluring looks attracted unwanted attention. Steven's mother, Ophelia Stone, saved them from an attack of sexual assault and took them under her wing. She even offered Marrie a work opportunity at Stellar Group. <br /> <br /> Ophelia showered Marrie with kindness, treating her as one of her kin. She groomed her into taking up the position of vice president of Stellar Group, and entrusted her with significant responsibilities. <br /> <br /> Steven's parents got into an accident two years ago. Before they passed, they entrusted the company and Steven to Marrie. <br /> <br /> Steven trusted her unconditionally. Little did he know, she turned out to be an evil witch. She lobbied her way around the company and eliminated any form of dissent, eventually marginalizing his shares. In the end, his shares were encroached. <br /> <br /> The worst had yet to come. Marrie removed his cornea by force to transplant it to Yanny when her eyes were injured. He'd become blind since then, and Marrie kept him captive at their residence. <br /> <br /> Confined in the dark and damp basement like an animal, he barely survived as he endured their endless torture and humiliation.<br /> <br /> "Why? Are you mad? Itching to beat me up?" Yanny sneered, and moved one step ahead. Squaring her shoulder, she jutted her chest forward as she snarled, "Bring it on, then! You blind fucker!"<br /> <br /> "Come on, show me what you've got!" She slapped him vehemently as she spoke. <br /> <br /> She began learning taekwondo at a very young age, and she was already a fifth-degree black belt now. Steven was no match for her even if he wasn't blind. He became her personal punching bag in these two years of being kept captive in the basement. <br /> <br /> She constantly beat him to a pulp, even causing him to suffer from broken ribs on certain occasions. <br /> <br /> "What a fucking loser! You can't even defeat me when I gave you the chance to. What's the point of your existence? You should just die!"<br /> <br /> A pang of fury shot through Steven as the corners of his lips bled. The floodgates of anger and resentment that he'd been holding back for two years finally burst open within him, causing him to throw a punch at her. <br /> <br /> Yanny certainly didn't expect the usually docile and cowardly Steven to fight back. His punch caught her off guard as it landed on her breasts. <br /> <br /> Steven was stunned. He felt like he'd just hit something incredibly soft. <br /> <br /> The throbbing pain in Yanny's fragile breasts overwhelmed her. <br /> <br /> "Fuck you!" she screeched, swinging a forceful kick toward his head. <br /> <br /> An excruciating pain throbbed in Steven's head as his vision swam. He collapsed to the ground, and she trampled his back. Seizing his right hand, she ground her foot on it. <br /> <br /> He screamed in agony as his right hand broke. <br /> <br /> Still, Yanny was seething. She beat him up relentlessly, rendering him on the brink of losing consciousness. He was covered in blood. <br /> <br /> "Enough! Do you intend to beat him to death?" <br /> <br /> Marrie appeared in the basement, her presence exuding an air of refined sophistication. Though Yanny had grown into her captivating features, she paled in comparison with Marrie.<br /> <br /> Marrie was only 15 years old when she gave birth to Yanny. At the age of 34, she looked more like Yanny's sister instead of her mother. Marrie's mature charisma and allure outshone Yanny's youth. <br /> <br /> "Mom, what's the point of keeping him captive for two years? I thought it's better for him to die instead. I'm disgusted whenever I see him," Yanny complained as she tugged on Marrie's arm.<br /> <br /> "He can't die now! He'll sully my reputation. Otherwise, I would've killed him a long time ago." <br /> <br /> Marrie's words carried a sense of firm authority. <br /> <br /> "Mom…" Yanny pleaded. <br /> <br /> "Right, get Mr. Lloyd to treat him now. Something happened in the company, so I've got to leave now," Marrie said.<br /> <br /> "Fine," Yanny answered defiantly, pouting her lips.<br /> <br /> She returned to the basement once Marrie left. Cackling, she snarled, "My mom wants you alive, but I want the opposite. The mere existence of an imbecile like you is pointless!"<br /> <br /> She dragged his limp body out of the basement and left him in the living room, leaving a bloodied trail behind him. <br /> <br /> "Heidi, clean the house. I don't want any of his stuff left here. Drown him in the river once it's dark out!" she ordered. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Yanny, didn't Madam say he isn't allowed to die?" Heidi asked. <br /> <br /> "Just do as I say. I'll take responsibility for the consequences," Yanny snapped, visibly displeased. <br /> <br /> Heidi dragged Steven out promptly and shoved him into the car boot. Shrouded in nightfall and the heavy downpour, she drove to the Levix River and abandoned him in the depths of the water. <br /> <br /> The heavy rain caused the water level to rise, turning the river into a torrent. In the end, Steven was washed to the shore. Thanks to the cold rain, he regained consciousness and rekindled his will to survive. <br /> <br /> He crawled his way through the mud, and became utterly exhausted once he made his way into an abandoned church. Lying with his face against the ground, he could feel the life draining out of him.<br /> <br /> Indignant, Steven yelled, "Are the fucking gods blind as well?<br /> <br /> "Why does bad karma always get to the good Samaritans? My parents ended up being killed in an accident despite their boundless kindness, yet the evil Qualls get to prosper! I won't buy this!<br /> <br /> "For goodness sake, why are the gods so unfair!"<br /> <br /> The deafening crack of thunder suddenly rumbled. It was menacing, akin to the wrath of the gods as it struck a withering tree outside, burning it into ashes.<br /> <br /> "Bring it on, you fuckers! Strike me if you dare!" Steven's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was contorted as he yelled at the sky. He sounded weak despite his fury, making him appear particularly pitiable.<br /> <br /> Lightning flashed, and thunder sounded. The abandoned church teetered on the brink of collapse amidst the storm. <br /> <br /> Steven could no longer bear it. His eyelids felt leaden, and his thoughts became muddled. He blacked out completely. <br /> <br /> Just then, an old man appeared from behind a statue in the church. <br /> <br /> "The heavens are surely heartless and blind. It seems like you're also someone of ill fate," he sighed as he began checking Steven's body for any signs of life. He found that Steven's pulse was faint, then he proceeded with prying open his eyelids. <br /> <br /> The old man suddenly burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. <br /> <br /> "He's born with double pupils?<br /> <br /> "Well, it seems like the gods aren't blind at all! To think that I'd encounter an Iridum before my death! I shall pass on my teachings to you and grant you a fortuitous opportunity!" The old man exclaimed. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Steven was out cold for ages. He had a very peculiar dream before his eyes shot open, realizing that it was already morning. <br /> <br /> He was dumbfounded when he saw a weathered man before him. <br /> <br /> "Child, do not be afraid. I've cured your eyes and all your injuries," the old man said tenderly. <br /> <br /> Steven pinched himself. It hurt, so this wasn't a dream. His thoughts were still muddled, though. <br /> <br /> "I'm about to die very soon. I'm relieved that I get to pass down all my abilities to you." Joseph waved at him. "Pay your respects as my student, then I'll enlighten you."<br /> <br /> Without any hesitation, Steven dropped to the ground and paid his respects. <br /> <br /> Joseph ruffled his hair, looking pleased as he said, "Good! Now sit down and listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you. You have to remember what I say, and not breathe a single word of it to anyone else."<br /> <br /> Steven was all ears as he sat next to Joseph. He was told that he was an extremely rare Iridum. His abilities were handicapped because his cornea was removed, resulting in his inability to activate the Double Pupil Technique. <br /> <br /> Steven knew his eyes were different ever since he was born. A normal person only had one pupil, yet he had two. People deemed him an ominous being since he was a child, and he was called names throughout his schooling years. His parents were the only ones who didn't discriminate against him. <br /> <br /> Then, Joseph told Steven all about his identity and background. Once he was done, he suddenly stuck a finger at Steven's forehead. Steven felt an enormous wave of information gushing into his mind in that instant. <br /> <br /> Joseph had taught Steven everything that he'd learned. In the end, his head drooped and he passed away. His body turned into ashes soon after. <br /> <br /> "Teacher, I'll accomplish your will. I'd do anything to avenge you."<br /> <br /> Joseph, whom Steven had only met once, offered him an opportunity to turn his life around. He was like his father, and immense gratitude was all Steven had for him. <br /> <br /> He opened the mini satchel Joseph gave him before he passed. He took out a celestial-level Archeus pill and swallowed it. <br /> <br /> His body changed immediately. The scars on his body vanished, and black impurities began seeping out of his pores. His body was cleansed thoroughly, as if he'd undergone a divine transformation. <br /> <br /> The celestial-level Archeus pill was capable of purifying one spiritually and physically, allowing him to transcend the Advanced Realm and dive straight into the Heavenly Realm. <br /> <br /> Most importantly, Steven acquired the ability to awaken his Double Pupil Technique. The potential for his ability would be continuously stimulated along with his growth in power, allowing him to possess multiple formidable abilities. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, Yanny, you bunch of ungrateful bitches! I bet you've never expected my misfortune to turn into a blessing. I escaped my doom unscathed!<br /> <br /> "I'll make you pay a steep price for your actions!"<br /> <br /> Steven mastered the basics of the Double Pupil technique after the purification. He was able to hide his double pupils by will. This skill was a must, otherwise those who knew would have dug his eyes out once his identity was discovered. <br /> <br /> He scattered Joseph's ashes in the river according to his will, and headed for the Qualls residence promptly. He couldn't wait to taste the sweet revenge he had planned against Marrie and Yanny. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was greeted by a shocking sight after he leaped into the Qualls residence's huge garden. Marrie was reading a book as she reclined on a couch. <br /> <br /> What caught Steven off guard was the fact that she was completely naked. <br /> <br /> Her luscious figure was bare in front of him. Despite her nudity, she didn't seem obscene. She resembled a perfect sculpture instead, boasting her attractive curves as she exuded an irresistible allure. One would drown in her unique charm in a matter of seconds. <br /> <br /> Marrie had a perfect figure despite having given birth in the past. Thanks to her attentive care in maintaining her figure, she still looked like she was in her twenties. <br /> <br /> She too had a horrible past. At the age of 15, she was raped by a significant figure, resulting in Yanny's birth. Having escaped the man's manipulations, she fled to Levix City with Yanny. <br /> <br /> Steven might have been in his twenties, but he was still a virgin. His eyes nearly popped out of his sockets when he witnessed such an exotic scene. <br /> <br /> He gulped. He'd never expect Marrie, who always seemed so graceful, to be so provocative. She didn't even bother to cover herself in the house. Did she think that her clothes would restrict her from flaunting her perfect figure?<br /> <br /> Steven was unaware that both Marrie and Yanny had developed a weird fetish of being naked in the household for the past two years. He was still blind then. <br /> <br /> They couldn't care less when only a blind man and a maid occupied the house. <br /> <br /> Marrie was stunned when she saw Steven. "You're not dead?"<br /> <br /> "You must be disappointed, huh?" he said through gritted teeth as he strode toward Marrie. His gaze was fixated on her figure. He was positively aroused. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't realize that he was no longer blind. A flicker of disdain flashed across her face as she replied, "You wouldn't have lived if I was serious about plotting your death."<br /> <br /> "Should I be grateful for that?" Steven retorted. <br /> <br /> Steven had no issue pretending to be blind. The sight before him could drive all men in Levix City crazy. Now that he was blessed with the chance to ogle her, he wouldn't let this opportunity slip. <br /> <br /> Marrie didn't even bother to look away from her book. "Buzz off to your kennel and stay there. Get out of my sight."<br /> <br /> Steven loathed her aloofness. She returned his family's kindness with enmity and plundered their fortune. Yet, she still had the audacity to look down on him and treat him like a dog. <br /> <br /> He slapped her book away. <br /> <br /> He hissed, "I'm not your dog!"<br /> <br /> Marrie jerked up, her breasts jiggling slightly as she bellowed, "Are you out of your mind?" Her finger shot toward the direction of the basement. "Fuck off! Get out of my sight this instant!"<br /> <br /> Steven grabbed her neck and pinned her down on the couch. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, I'm no longer the loser who tolerated your humiliation! I'll get back at you for everything you've done to me over the past two years!"<br /> <br /> Marrie wasn't one to lose her composure easily. She might be slightly startled, yet she wasn't intimidated by Steven, whom she thought was blind. <br /> <br /> "How are you going to do that? Kill me? I bet you don't have the guts to!" Her arrogance was unwavering as she threatened, "Take your filthy hands off me, and get down on your knees. Lick the floor that you've soiled clean. Otherwise, I'll kill you!"<br /> <br /> Marrie's reign over Stellar Group granted her a strong and assertive aura. Unyielding as she was, people wouldn't dare to look her in the eye when they stood before her. <br /> <br /> Even Yanny, who was arrogant and brazen, feared Marrie. So did Steven. Before the Lewis family came to its downfall, he found her terrifying. He wouldn't dare to misbehave in front of her. <br /> <br /> However, Steven was now a master in the Heavenly Realm. He would no longer fear Marrie no matter how powerful she was. <br /> <br /> Steven chuckled. "Dying is too easy for you. Moreover, I used to respect you. Why would I kill you?" <br /> <br /> His sexual urges were getting the better of him. Just then, a crazy idea formed in his mind. <br /> <br /> Marrie retorted disdainfully, "You've got no guts to kill me. Are you trying to rape me then? Unbelievable! How did Frank end up having a useless son like you?"<br /> <br /> "Do you think I wouldn't dare to?" Steven rasped. <br /> <br /> Marrie scoffed and said mockingly, "Even if you dare, do you have the ability to? Yanny had beaten you up so badly that you've lost the ability!<br /> <br /> "You aren't just blind, you're impotent! You can never have sex with a woman—you're a fucking loser!<br /> <br /> "This is my last warning. Get the fuck out of here! Otherwise, I'll spare you from your miserable life by granting you a torturous death." Marrie actually meant her threat. She toiled her way to be the most renowned female entrepreneur in Levix City because of her wits, capability, and ruthlessness. <br /> <br /> Steven was already awash in arousal. To make matters worse, Marrie's taunts hit him like a tsunami, drowning him in waves of fury and arousal. His rationale was swept away in an instant.<br /> <br /> "Marrie, you forced me to do this! I'll show you whether I'm a man or not!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Steven pressed his weight down on Marrie. He stripped, and restricted both her hands. <br /> <br /> "You piece of shit, let me go! Otherwise—" She was abruptly cut off. Muffled moans escaped her lips once she was gagged. <br /> <br /> She struggled frantically, unable to fathom why Steven was different from his usual cowardly demeanor. He was domineering, and her effort to break free was in vain. <br /> <br /> Marrie paid a heavy price for her actions. The floodgates to Steven's suppressed anger and frustration burst, so he was extremely rough with her. <br /> <br /> He finally unleashed all his rage and frustration after hours. Marrie was in a daze as she lay limp on the couch. She felt like she was almost torn apart. <br /> <br /> "Get off me, fucker!" Marrie was seething after her high. It was a shame that she could barely lift a finger now. Otherwise, she would've killed him. <br /> <br /> Steven had come down from his high. Regaining his composure, the fury in his chest waned. He didn't regret his actions though, because Marrie was delectable. <br /> <br /> He initially planned to beat her up and dig her eyes out, but he didn't have the heart to do so now. What he did wasn't entirely honorable, but he was certain that the revenge on Marrie and Yanny would taste sweet. <br /> <br /> "Marrie, you don't owe me anymore. Hand over Stellar Group within a week. It doesn't belong to you! If I find out that you're related to my parents' death, I'll murder you," Steven warned. <br /> <br /> "You're threatening me? And you want to retrieve your family fortune? I'll make sure you won't see the light of another day!" Marrie's blood boiled. <br /> <br /> "Really? In that case, I dare you to try!" Steven swaggered off after he put on his clothes. <br /> <br /> Marrie was fuming when she discovered the bruises on her skin. Her buttocks, which she took pride in, were throbbing in pain. She drew in a sharp breath as she sat down, overwhelmed by the excruciating pain. <br /> <br /> No one dared to treat her this way in the two decades she reigned. Though she enjoyed the sex, she wouldn't let Steven off the hook. <br /> <br /> "I wanted to let you live, but since you have a death wish, I'll make your wish come true!" <br /> <br /> A murderous glint flickered in her eyes. <br /> <br /> Marrie called Yanny first, informing her that Steven was still alive. <br /> <br /> "That blind bastard! He's really lucky, huh? How is he still alive?" Yanny cursed at the other end of the phone. <br /> <br /> "Yanny, I feel like he's changed. He's different from how he used to be!" Marrie said. <br /> <br /> Stroking her stinging backside, she was spiraling in turmoil. She couldn't fathom the drastic change in his demeanor overnight. He had been living like an animal for the past two years in the Qualls residence.<br /> <br /> "How so? No matter how much he has changed, he's still a blind piece of shit," Yanny jeered. <br /> <br /> Marrie couldn't bring herself to say that she had been raped by Steven. She was determined to keep Yanny in the dark. <br /> <br /> "He's literally a lunatic now! He's so reckless that he can't be stopped. Watch out, he might come for you," Marrie reminded. <br /> <br /> Yanny laughed. "Mom, are you okay? Why would he seek revenge on me? Even if he has the guts to, do you think I'd be scared? I'll kill him in an instant!" She was unfazed. <br /> <br /> "Is he back? I'll come back now and teach him a lesson!"<br /> <br /> "No! I'll get my men to deal with him. You should stay in school." Marrie didn't want Yanny to see her in this state. <br /> <br /> If Yanny found out that Steven raped Marrie, she couldn't imagine how outraged Yanny would be. <br /> <br /> Marrie rang Heidi shortly after she hung up. <br /> <br /> "Steven isn't dead. Find him and kill him now. Bring his head to me. I'll forgive you for your past mistake then!"<br /> <br /> Heidi said, "Madam, I thought you didn't want him dead."<br /> <br /> Marrie was furious when she discovered that Heidi abandoned him in the river. She reprimanded Yanny, and even kicked Heidi out. Heidi had been with her for years, and she was extremely loyal. <br /> <br /> The last thing Marrie wanted was to be defied. It was compulsory for Heidi to take her orders, not Yanny's. <br /> <br /> "I want him dead now!" Marrie snapped. <br /> <br /> The thought of Steven, whom she deemed was a coward, staining her body riled her up. She had to kill him. She still couldn't seek revenge on the significant man who raped her back then, but things were different in Steven's case. <br /> <br /> How dare a blind imbecile like him taint her? She was awash in humiliation. <br /> <br /> "Understood," Heidi said. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Steven was headed for Tourexia Mountain Cemetery after he left the Qualls residence. <br /> <br /> He had been under Marrie and Yanny's control for two years, so he had never visited his parents' grave. <br /> <br /> Tourexia Mountain Cemetery was the most prestigious memorial garden in Levix City. Only the privileged could be buried here. In fact, Marrie picked the spot for his parents back then. <br /> <br /> Steven was surprised to see a bouquet of flowers in front of his parents' gravestone. It seemed like someone was here before him. <br /> <br /> "Who would come visit?"<br /> <br /> He didn't have any relatives in Levix City. He used to be close with the Qualls and the Lurk family, whose daughter was betrothed to him. <br /> <br /> Marrie and Yanny would never come visit, and it wasn't possible for the Lurks to do so as well. <br /> <br /> Cavin Lurk was best friends with Steven's father, Frank Lewis. They founded their business at the same time. While Cavin struggled and was saddled with debts, Frank's company flourished. <br /> <br /> Frank helped Cavin pay off his debts, and funded his business. He strived to assist Cavin, and Cavin didn't disappoint him. His company began thriving soon after. <br /> <br /> Cavin took the initiative to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Fiona Lurk, and Steven since they were children. Yet, he immediately shunned the Lewis family after Frank and Ophelia died. The Lewis family floundered, so he called off the engagement not long after the funeral. He hadn't been in contact with Steven since. <br /> <br /> Cavin was now a renowned entrepreneur in Levix City with a wide range of flourishing businesses. <br /> <br /> "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry that I didn't visit in the past two years," Steven sobbed, kneeling in front of the gravestone. <br /> <br /> "I swear I'll investigate the car accident. If someone is guilty of your death, I'll avenge you.<br /> <br /> "The Qualls and the Lurks are nothing but ungrateful bastards. I won't spare them!"<br /> <br /> "You're ridiculous. Both families can get rid of you in a breeze," someone snickered from behind him. <br /> <br /> Steven wiped his tears away and spun around. Three people were standing behind him. One man in his sixties, and another middle-aged man who stood next to him. They were both accompanied by a young and beautiful lady. <br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "That's none of your concern. But if I remember correctly, you lost to Marrie, didn't you?" Winnie Miller flashed a mocking smile at him. <br /> <br /> Steven furrowed his brows. "What does that have to do with you?"<br /> <br /> "I'm just fed up with a useless loser like you. You're only capable of bragging in front of dead people," Winnie rebuked. <br /> <br /> "Win, that's enough!" Zack Miller boomed. He apologized swiftly, "I'm sorry. She's a spoiled brat. Please don't mind her rudeness."<br /> <br /> Steven chanced a glance at him. He knew he wasn't a mediocre man. He also noticed the piercing gaze of the middle-aged man beside him. Judging by his stable breathing and slightly protruding temples, he knew he was a skilled master as well. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Steven shrugged it off after hearing the old man's apology. He was still kneeling in front of his parents' grave as Zack advanced further with his bodyguard and Winnie. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's shameless. You have no idea. He's nothing more than a gambling addict. Not only is he saddled with debts, he was arrested for drugs as well. Because of this, the Lurk family called off his engagement with their daughter. If it weren't for Marrie, who's exceptionally capable, he would've spent all his parents' fortune.<br /> <br /> "He also would've been killed by loan sharks if he wasn't under Marrie's protection!<br /> <br /> "I bet he's insulting her because she wasn't willing to give him money for gambling and drugs. He's actually the worst."<br /> <br /> "How do you know all this?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "Marrie is acquainted with our family, so I've met her a few times. I adore her, actually. I came to learn about some gossip about the Lewis family."<br /> <br /> "Marrie… I've heard of her as well. She's very capable. Still, keep yourself out of their affairs," Zack said. <br /> <br /> Thanks to his keen senses as a master in the Heavenly Realm, Steven could hear Winnie clearly. <br /> <br /> "Well, well, Marrie! Painting yourself as the martyr while ruining my reputation? How ruthless of you!" he muttered under his breath. Clenching his fists, he winced at the thought of his tarnished reputation within their circle. <br /> <br /> How he wished he could teach Marrie a lesson again to vent his anger. <br /> <br /> He sat by the grave for a long time before he finally rose to take his leave. Just then, he heard Winnie's terrified shriek not far away. <br /> <br /> "Dad, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"<br /> <br /> Activating his Double Pupil Technique, Steven learned that Zack had collapsed on the ground. Through his zoomed vision, he could discern Zack's pale complexion and the froth forming at this mouth. He was also suffering from convulsions.<br /> <br /> Zack's sudden predicament stunned Winnie and his bodyguard, Zachary Jennings.<br /> <br /> "Hurry up and bring my dad to the hospital!" Winnie ordered, regaining her composure swiftly. <br /> <br /> Zachary hauled Zack up, carrying him on his back as they darted toward the parking lot. <br /> <br /> "You need at least 30 minutes to get to the hospital. If his illness isn't treated in 10 minutes, he'll die," Steven said as they passed by.<br /> <br /> "Nonsense! You're not a doctor. What do you know?" Winnie was outraged. <br /> <br /> "I'm no doctor, but I'm well versed in medicine. I'm the only one who can save him right now," Steven rebuked confidently. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're just a gambling addict. I know your true colors." Winnie detested Steven. She turned toward Zachary. "Let's go." <br /> <br /> "Give me three minutes. You can do whatever you want to me if I can't save him. Otherwise, he'll surely die by the time you reach the hospital."<br /> <br /> His words made them halt their steps. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, should we give it a try?" Zachary asked tentatively, noticing how composed Steven looked. <br /> <br /> "We can't possibly trust a goddamn gambler, can we? I can't afford to fool around with Dad's condition." Winnie didn't believe Steven at all. <br /> <br /> "I've said what I have to. It's up to you whether you want to believe me or not." Steven sauntered down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, let's go! We can't waste any time," Winnie urged. <br /> <br /> Zachary made a decision. He stopped Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll let you try. You only have three minutes. If you fail, I'll break your neck immediately!"<br /> <br /> Steven sneered. He figured Zachary wouldn't be his match if they were to fight. <br /> <br /> "Zachary—" Winnie attempted to stop him. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, I'll kill this bastard if anything happens to Mr. Miller Senior, then I'll commit suicide. Now, we'll have to place our bet on him."<br /> <br /> He lay Zack down as he spoke. <br /> <br /> "Make him lie on his back and remove his shirt."<br /> <br /> Though Steven had acquired Joseph's medical skills, it was his first time treating a patient. Slightly nervous, he produced several gold needles as he spoke. <br /> <br /> He identified the acupoints, and inserted the five golden needles of distinct lengths into Zack's acupoints. The Haven Needle technique was passed down to him by Joseph, his teacher. As a technique from the Master Sage of Medicine himself, it bore miraculous effects of transforming life and reviving the dead. <br /> <br /> Steven maneuvered the needle gently, shifting them up and down. Zachary, who had a keen eye, noticed that Steven's fingers didn't actually come in contact with the needles. Yet, he was still able to move the needles. <br /> <br /> Shocked, Zachary thought to himself, "Is he manipulating the needles with his energy? He's a celestial-level master!<br /> <br /> "But that's impossible. He's probably only in his twenties. How could he have already entered the Heavenly Realm?"<br /> <br /> Being quite skilled himself, Zachary spent two decades toiling his way to become a sixth-level professional. He found it hard to believe that Steven, who looked so young, was a celestial-level master.<br /> <br /> "Three minutes is almost up. Why isn't my dad up yet? You're a liar!" Winnie snarled. "Zachary, kill him!"<br /> <br /> "Shut up! Stay silent," Steven bellowed. "Why the rush? It's barely three minutes yet."<br /> <br /> "Why, you!" Winnie was seething. How dare he chastise her like that?<br /> <br /> "Please calm down, Ms. Winnie," Zachary said. <br /> <br /> "Fine! There's 30 more seconds left. Let's see how you defend yourself later." <br /> <br /> While Winnie's eyes were glued to her watch as she counted down, Steven had begun withdrawing his needles. <br /> <br /> "Why isn't Dad up yet, you lying bastard!" Winnie screamed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Zack let out a series of violent coughs. He stirred back to consciousness. <br /> <br /> Winnie and Zachary were flabbergasted. <br /> <br /> "Dad, you're finally up! How do you feel?" She helped him up in a haste.<br /> <br /> "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest earlier. What happened?" Zack rose to his feet, feeling perfectly fine. <br /> <br /> "You had a sudden myocardial infarction," Steven announced.<br /> <br /> Zachary recounted what happened, and Zack finally learned that Steven saved his life. <br /> <br /> "Thank you so much for setting our grudges aside to save my life. I didn't expect you to have such remarkable medical skills despite your young age. We've failed to appreciate your humility," Zack said, his expression filled with gratitude. <br /> <br /> "Remarkable medical skills? I bet he's just lucky. You probably just fainted, and it wasn't a big deal. He just happened to benefit from a minor condition," Winnie mocked, feeling indignant. She still couldn't believe that a gambling addict like Steven possessed such exceptional medical skills. <br /> <br /> "Well, I don't mind what you think of me. But did you just dismiss your father's health issue as a minor condition?" Steven retorted.<br /> <br /> "How dare you!" Fuming, Winnie stuck a finger at him. She seemed prepared to lunge at him anytime. <br /> <br /> "Shut up!" Zack boomed. "Apologize to him now!"<br /> <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Winnie was reluctant, but she feared Zack. So, she mumbled a half-hearted apology. Steven couldn't be bothered to argue with her. <br /> <br /> "What you hear from other people may not necessarily be the truth. As an adult, you should be able to have your own judgment instead of jumping to conclusions based on what you heard from the grapevine," Steven commented nonchalantly. <br /> <br /> "Who do you think you are? You're in no place to lecture me!" Winnie snapped.<br /> <br /> Zack shot her a piercing glare. "Please forgive her, Sir." <br /> <br /> Steven waved his hand and said, "Cut the pleasantries. I saved your life, so it's only right for you to pay me."<br /> <br /> "You're absolutely right. I wonder how much it's going to cost?"<br /> <br /> Steven only saved him for the sake of money. He'd been penniless the moment he left Qualls residence, so he thought he should find a way to earn some money first. <br /> <br /> "How much do you think your life costs?"<br /> <br /> "A good question indeed. However, I don't usually carry cash with me when I go out. Why don't you give me your contact, and I'll deliver a check to you by then? Just write down the amount you see fit."<br /> <br /> Zack was certainly very generous. <br /> <br /> "I don't have a place to stay at the moment, and I don't have a phone either," Steven said.<br /> <br /> "A damned gambler indeed! You can't even afford a phone after losing so much money. There's no point giving money to a person like you. The money will all go down the drain in the end," Winnie mocked. <br /> <br /> "Don't be rude!" Zack scolded. "Well, you can come back with me then. I'll give you the check."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Steven gathered his backpack and started walking down the mountain. <br /> <br /> "Dad, he's definitely a liar. What happened earlier was just a coincidence," Winnie said.<br /> <br /> "The way he treated you earlier was remarkable. Plus, he seems to be maneuvering the needles with his energy. He's not a mediocre man," Zachary spoke up.<br /> <br /> "That's impossible!" Winnie retorted curtly. <br /> <br /> She added, "Only a celestial-level master can do that. Look at him! He's just a poor and homeless gambler. How could he possibly be a celestial-level master?"<br /> <br /> "Zachary, are you sure that you aren't mistaken?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> Zack was sort of convinced that Steven was a gambler when he said he didn't have a phone. Never mind how great his medical skills might be, Zack thought he'd be done for if he was addicted to gambling. He no longer saw the need to be acquainted with Steven. <br /> <br /> Yet, it would be a different story if Steven turned out to be a celestial-level master. There were only four grandmasters in Levix City, and they were all getting on in years. If Steven was really a grandmaster at such a young age, he would have a bright future awaiting him. It would be worth befriending him then. <br /> <br /> "I'm not exactly sure," Zachary admitted. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you must've been mistaken. If he's really that skilled, I don't mind apologizing properly to him. But calling him a celestial-level master is a disgrace to a grandmaster's title!" Winnie sneered. <br /> <br /> "Enough. He did save me after all. We'll settle things with him once I pay him." Zack too thought it wasn't likely that Steven is a grandmaster. A grandmaster in his twenties was impossibly rare in Southbank.<br /> <br /> Though they were conversing in hushed tones, Steven could hear them easily with his keen senses. Smiling, he didn't bother to explain. <br /> <br /> Zack attempted to pry into Steven's background once they were all in the car. "Mister, which medical school did you graduate from?"<br /> <br /> "I've never attended medical school."<br /> <br /> Sitting in the front passenger seat, Winnie immediately chimed in, "Then why are you playing doctor? The nerve of you to request a treatment fee!"<br /> <br /> Zack was utterly disappointed. Knowing that he never attended medical school, he figured Steven probably only learned some basic first aid skills through unconventional means and just happened to nurse him back to health by coincidence.<br /> <br /> At this point, he didn't want to talk to Steven at all. He would've kicked him out of the car if it wasn't for the sake of his reputation and ego. <br /> <br /> "You're sick," Steven remarked suddenly. <br /> <br /> "What?"<br /> <br /> Winnie was momentarily stunned. She was soon awash in fury as she bellowed, "Are you insulting me? I'll kick you out of the car!"<br /> <br /> Zack frowned, looking extremely displeased. His lips parted, and he was about to order Steven to get out of the car. <br /> <br /> Just then, the car came to an abrupt halt. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, what's wrong?" Zack asked. <br /> <br /> "We're in trouble," Zachary stated solemnly. <br /> <br /> A black van suddenly emerged from a secondary road ahead and blocked their path. They had just managed a narrow escape from a collision when another car came speeding from behind at the same time. The car crashed into the back of their car, cornering them into an ambush. <br /> <br /> These people clearly meant trouble. <br /> <br /> The van's door swung open, and a group of masked men dressed in black emerged. They brandished machetes as they swaggered toward them. <br /> <br /> "Ms. Winnie, stay in the car and protect Mr. Miller Senior," Zachary spoke as he unbuckled his seatbelt. <br /> <br /> Zack seemed unphased. He ordered calmly, "Leave one alive for interrogation. Find out who sent them."<br /> <br /> "Noted."<br /> <br /> Zachary stepped out of the car, immediately engaging in a fight with the men. <br /> <br /> "Who are they? How dare they ambush us in the middle of the road?" Winnie didn't seem to be intimidated. She appeared to have a lot of confidence in Zachary.<br /> <br /> She suddenly spun around and glared at Steven. <br /> <br /> "Are you one of them, bastard? You must have informed them!"<br /> <br /> "I don't know them," Steven said. <br /> <br /> "We'll know about that very soon. You'll die right there and then if you happen to be part of them."<br /> <br /> Zack also suspected Steven of betraying them, otherwise it wouldn't explain the ambush. As he spoke, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at Steven's head. <br /> <br /> "Do you think this is the appropriate way to treat your lifesaver?" Steven asked, looking perfectly composed. <br /> <br /> It was commonly known that guns were quicker in a longer distance, and martial arts performed better in a close distance. To a celestial-level master, distances wouldn't hinder him. <br /> <br /> Zack's gun meant nothing to Steven. <br /> <br /> "I'll soon find out whether you're my lifesaver or a threat. I believe in Win for now. You are most certainly a liar," Zack snorted. <br /> <br /> Zack warned, "You better stay still, otherwise I'll shoot you right away."<br /> <br /> Steven smirked. He leaned back against the seat, and closed his eyes. The real drama had yet to come. <br /> <br /> Zachary was fighting for his dear life outside the car. His fists were formidable, and he took down four brawny men in a few moves. They were all so badly injured that they were on the brink of death. <br /> <br /> It was then that a middle-aged man emerged from the van. <br /> <br /> "Zachary, you're remarkable," the man spoke.<br /> <br /> "Who are you?"<br /> <br /> "The one who's going to take your life," the man snarled as he charged toward Zachary at lightning speed. Zachary was caught off guard. <br /> <br /> In less than five moves, a loud bang was heard. Zachary was sent crashing toward the car, denting the door and shattering the glass. <br /> <br /> "Zachary!" Winnie exclaimed. <br /> <br /> "He's a seventh-grade expert. Leave with Mr. Miller Senior now!" Zachary shouted, coughing out blood. <br /> <br /> Zack stirred in his seat anxiously upon learning the attacker's rank. Panic flashed across his face. Escaping from a seventh-grade expert was practically impossible. <br /> <br /> Zachary lunged at the man relentlessly again, yet his effort turned out to be futile. The man punched him right in the face again, and he collapsed to the ground. Blood trickled down the corners of his lips. He was completely devoid of energy to fight back. <br /> <br /> Nelson had one foot on Zachary's head as he yelled at Zack, who was still in the car, "Zack, your bodyguard's too weak. Get out of the car and let us get this over with."<br /> <br /> "Dad, what should we do? Zachary's defeated. Are we going to die?" Winnie squeaked, her voice laced with fear. <br /> <br /> Zack was also at a loss, his expression somber. A seventh-grade expert hired to assassinate him was basically game over for him. <br /> <br /> "I'm afraid we're going to die here today," Zack sighed. <br /> <br /> Just then, Steven opened his eyes. <br /> <br /> "Give me one billion dollars, then I'll save you."	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1,122,940	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1123227}'	No	2024-04-10 12:20	active	478	1185368856230131	🔥🔥🔥Download and search book ID: 9792	My sister's boyfriend turned out to be my mate! As he rejected me, I retaliated by cutting off all contact with the pack…<br /> Chapter 1: Ayla<br /> “Ayla, is dinner ready? No more delay. Kylee and Theo will be soon here!”<br /> “Yes, mom.” I sighed hearing my mother's impatient urging.<br /> Kylee is my little sister, and Theo is her mate as well as our future Alpha. It is said that they had been together for over a year, and today is the first Kylee has brought her mate home. I was so happy for her.<br /> Our current Alpha, Alpha Torin, was a good leader, a fair leader, and a good man. I knew he had a son, but I had never met him before.<br /> But I had heard that his son, Theo, was promising to be just as good an Alpha as his father. So I really couldn’t have been more relieved that he was my sister’s mate. She would be properly looked after and taken care of, and she would be happy.<br /> I was pulling the chicken out of the oven when I saw my mother rushing past me, excitedly shouting towards the door, “They're here.”<br /> After my father passed away, my mother had become an alcoholic. But she always managed to look presentable in front of Kylee. For example, today, she was not only dressed neatly, but even used mouthwash.<br /> <br /> I was still transferring the food when I heard the front door open and the squeals of my mother and sister as they embraced. I finished my task and moved the dishes to the dining room table that was already set neatly. I smiled at my presentation and excitedly hurried to the living room. <br /> <br /> I froze at the threshold. A scent overwhelmed my senses, causing my stomach to knot and my heart to race. <br /> <br /> The tall, broad man standing next to my sister turned toward me and we locked eyes. <br /> <br /> Mate.<br /> <br /> I practically gagged trying to stifle the word from slipping from my mouth. <br /> <br /> What was happening? <br /> <br /> This was my sister’s mate. <br /> <br /> Not mine. <br /> <br /> This man was fated to Kylee. <br /> <br /> So why was I having this reaction?<br /> <br /> Better question…<br /> <br /> Why did HE seem to be having the same reaction?<br /> <br /> His eyes were wide, pupils dilated, and they held my gaze with a vice-like grip as he, too, seemed frozen to where he stood. <br /> <br /> Dasha, my wolf, bounced excitedly in my head, recognizing him and his wolf just as I was. It took a minute for her to understand the situation, but once she did, she started whimpering in the back of my mind.<br /> <br /> This couldn’t be happening. <br /> <br /> What was happening?<br /> <br /> I forced myself to address the situation as a whole. Fine, this was happening. Now, what is the best way to handle the situation? I wasn’t going to break my sister’s heart. Absolutely not. I wouldn’t let him either. Not right now. We’ll just get through dinner, and I’ll find a way to speak with him in private later. <br /> <br /> I cleared my throat and plastered a smile on my face.<br /> <br /> “Kylee, I’m so excited you’re home,” I said, opening my arms so she could jump into them like she had since she was little.<br /> <br /> “I’ve missed you, sis,” she said. <br /> <br /> “I’ve missed you, too,” I said quietly. <br /> <br /> We separated, and she turned to the male behind her. “Theo, this is my sister, Ayla. Ayla, this is my mate, Theo.”<br /> <br /> Theo’s hands were clenched into fists, and he forced a tight-jawed smile toward me. At least I was better at faking it them him. Geesh. <br /> <br /> I nodded to him with a broad smile. I knew it didn’t reach my eyes, but at least Ma and Kylee wouldn’t notice. <br /> <br /> “It’s lovely to meet you, Theo,” I said. “Dinner is ready in the dining room. Why don’t you guys go take a seat, and I’ll be right there. I need to tend to dessert first.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t take too long,” Kylee said brightly. “We have some big news, and I don’t think I can wait much longer.”<br /> <br /> “I promise I’ll be right there,” I assured her as I rubbed her shoulder. <br /> <br /> Kylee grabbed Ma by the arm and led her to the dining room. Theo followed a few steps behind. He had to pass me to get through. Right as he approached, I turned my body to ensure we didn’t touch. He paused in front of me for a moment. I looked up to meet his eyes.<br /> <br /> There was anger, confusion, desire, and possibly even hurt reflecting in his eyes that I couldn’t help but notice were the color of honey. He had questions. I subtly shook my head at him. Hoping and silently begging that he knew we couldn’t do this here. <br /> <br /> The sound of Kylee’s laugh from the other room made me jump and then quickly retreat to the kitchen. I grabbed the homemade cheesecake from the fridge and set it on the counter for later. <br /> <br /> I listened to the others conversing in the next room and took several deep breaths. I felt a lump start to form in my throat and quickly pushed it down. This wasn’t the time to cry. <br /> <br /> I was almost to the dining room when I heard the last part of what Kylee was saying, and again, I was left frozen at the threshold.<br /> <br /> “… our mating ceremony is in three months.” Kylee looked up at me. “Oh, Ayla, I’m sorry. I just couldn’t hold back any longer. Aren’t you happy for us?”<br /> <br /> I put the same fake smile back on. “Of course I’m happy for you,” I said. “You deserve the best.”<br /> <br /> I took my seat at the table, ignoring the fact that I was left sitting directly across from Theo. His eyes were boring into me, and my face felt like it was on fire. I started dishing out food and passing plates. I didn’t say much over dinner. Instead, I just listened to Kylee and Ma talk about all the ideas they had for the mating ceremony. Theo didn’t say much either but slowly started to do a better job hiding his discomfort with the situation. <br /> <br /> It took everything to ignore the touches they shared, pushing down the jealousy that kept surging through me. <br /> After dinner, while they were still talking, I made an excuse to slip out through the back door.<br /> <br /> I stood on the porch and took several deep breaths. I released a string of curses.<br /> “What is happening? Why is this happening? This ISN’T happening,” I whispered with the force of a yell. <br /> <br /> ‘Our mate.’ Dasha insisted.<br /> <br /> “No, he’s not,” I said back to her. “He’s Kylee’s. There must be some kind of mistake.”<br /> <br /> All of a sudden, I stiffened as a mouthwatering scent hit my nose. I knew who was standing behind me. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2: Theo<br /> I fought against the urges her scent was influencing as I stalked up to her. But more importantly, the urge to grab her and take her against the nearest tree. My wolf was going crazy about the idea, but he would learn fast that that was never going to happen. <br /> <br /> I wouldn’t accept her. <br /> <br /> Knowing what I knew about her, that would never happen. <br /> <br /> She turned to face me. <br /> <br /> “This won’t happen,” I spat out before she had a chance to speak. <br /> Her jaw clenched, and her silvery-gray eyes stared into mine for a few short moments. But I couldn’t read a thing behind them. <br /> <br /> “I absolutely agree,” she stated evenly. <br /> <br /> My wolf growled and snarled inside me, demanding to know what I was doing. I pushed down the hurt that hit me when she didn’t fight me. Her reaction just proved why this needed to be done. I could never be with someone so cold and self-absorbed as her. There was no way someone like her could ever be my Luna. <br /> <br /> ‘Don’t know her.’ Kieran yelled in my head. <br /> <br /> I knew enough. <br /> <br /> “Kylee is my mate. Not you. I, Theo Arden, future Alpha of the Greytooth Pack, reject you, Ayla Garner, as my mate and Luna.” Kieran was snapping his teeth, pushing to take control to stop this.<br /> <br /> “I, Ayla Garner, accept your rejection and relinquish my claim as your mate and Luna.”<br /> <br /> My wolf howled in pain. A pain that was mirrored within me as it felt like my heart was being ripped apart. It was the bond breaking. Releasing me from the tie that bound us together.<br /> She stood there like nothing happened. <br /> <br /> How could she stand there like nothing had happened?<br /> <br /> She really didn’t feel anything, did she? It was so easy for her to let us go.<br /> <br /> ‘Mate wants me.’<br /> <br /> I grimaced. He meant her wolf. Her wolf wanted mine. He could sense her. She was even denying her wolf. I couldn’t stand it anymore. I needed to get away from her. <br /> <br /> I stormed back into the house, returning to the woman the goddess should have made my mate. I returned to the dining room to find her mother and her still deep in conversation. I was grateful she hadn’t seemed to notice my absence or the change in my mood. It wasn’t surprising. She was excited about seeing her family and sharing the news with them. <br /> <br /> I had been, too, until her sister walked into the room. The scent had engulfed me, driving me to seek out the source like a lifeline. When I saw her, her beauty took my breath away. She was petit but strong, with long legs and perfect curves. She had a mass of caramel-blonde hair that cascaded over her shoulders, framing a face with plump lips and intense gray eyes that shined green in the light. I couldn’t help but want her. I recognized who she was to me immediately. <br /> <br /> But then I noticed her narrow nose and soft jawline were familiar. Her fair skin had a sun-kissed glow that I had always found attractive. Once I realized she had similar features to Kylee, I knew this was her sister, Ayla. <br /> <br /> Kylee had told me on many occasions how her sister had changed after the death of their father. She was there for Kylee at first, but in less than a year, she started spending all her time away from home. She ended up dropping out of the private school her parents had worked so hard to send her to. Eventually, Kylee lost track of what she was doing with her life. <br /> <br /> Kylee was there for her when she was around, trying to be supportive. But she wasn’t the sister she used to love. What bothered her most was Ayla’s treatment of their mother. Ayla still lived in the house with her, but Kylee always got the impression that helping their mother was just a burden. She worried their mother would be left with no one to take care of her, and she wasn’t in the best of health anymore. <br /> <br /> “I have an idea,” I interrupted. They both looked up at me expectantly. “Why doesn’t your mother come to stay with us for a while? At least until the ceremony? We have the room in the packhouse, and I’m sure you and my mother would appreciate the extra input.”<br /> <br /> Both their faces lit up.<br /> <br /> “Really? We can do that?” Kylee said happily. <br /> <br /> “Of course,” I said with a smile. <br /> <br /> “Thank you.”<br /> <br /> Kylee jumped up from the table and threw her arms around me, kissing me sweetly. I ignored the growls coming from Kieran. Seeing their reaction told me I had made the exact right decision. Despite what the burning in my chest told me. <br /> <br /> This was who I was supposed to be with. Not Ayla.<br /> <br /> ‘Keep saying. Maybe believe.’<br /> <br /> I told him to shut up, and he retreated into the back of my mind, cutting himself off from me. <br /> <br /> He would get over it. Once the bond was completely severed, he would understand this was the right thing for us and the pack.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3: Ayla<br /> I had managed to get myself together enough to rejoin my family. The pain that seared through me from Theo’s rejection and my subsequent acceptance almost brought me to my knees. It took all of my strength to keep my body from shaking, praying he didn’t notice the blood coming from my palms. I had clenched my fists so hard trying to stay on my feet that I broke the skin.<br /> <br /> When he finally left, I released the sob that was the only thing capable of coming out of my mouth. But I didn’t let the tears fall. Not yet. They couldn’t know. <br /> <br /> So, I steadied my breathing and went back into my house. I was surprised to find that Kylee and Ma weren’t in the dining room anymore. They weren’t in the living room either. But Theo was. <br /> <br /> “They’re in your mother’s room packing,” he said coldly.<br /> <br /> “Packing?” What was he talking about?<br /> <br /> He stepped closer to me, lowering his voice. “I think it’s best that you keep your distance from Kylee for a while. We don’t want her finding out about this. But I know she’ll want her mother to be a part of the ceremony planning. So she’s coming back with us.”<br /> <br /> I felt like he just slapped me in the face. As if I would ever tell her. That’s why I was doing this. So that I wouldn’t break my baby sister’s heart. I gave him what he wanted, and now he was going to keep me from my family?<br /> <br /> Dasha was confused and in pain, whimpering in my head because she didn’t understand how he could be so cruel to us. <br /> <br /> “If that’s what you think is best,” I said to Theo through gritted teeth. <br /> <br /> “Kylee,” he called out, not breaking eye contact. “Let’s get going.”<br /> <br /> My sister came prancing into the room. “Already?”<br /> <br /> “It’s getting late. Let’s head to the hotel for the night. We’ll swing by in the morning to pick up your mother.”<br /> <br /> “Okay,” she said brightly before turning to me. “What about you, Ayla? You’re coming with, too, right?”<br /> <br /> I opened my mouth to speak, but Theo decided to answer for me. <br /> <br /> “We were just talking about that. Ayla has some things going on with work and can’t get away.”<br /> <br /> I gave her a tight smile. “Yes, I’m sorry. But I will try to come out there as soon as I can.”<br /> <br /> “Oh, okay, I understand. But I’ll make sure we have a room ready for you whenever you can come.”<br /> <br /> “Of course. I can’t wait,” I said, my heart breaking again, knowing Theo wouldn’t allow me to be there with her. <br /> <br /> We all said our goodbyes, and they left. Ma was still standing at the window watching them drive off when I went to clean up the dishes in the kitchen. She finally came in behind me and started opening another bottle of wine. We had gone through four during dinner already. And I barely touched my glass. <br /> <br /> “Ma, you’ve had enough for the night,” I said calmly.<br /> <br /> “Oh, come on. It’s a celebration,” Ma said. “It’s not every day you find out your baby is going to be a Luna.”<br /> <br /> “Ma, you can celebrate more tomorrow. You need to finish packing,” I said, gently taking the bottle from her hand. “I’m sure Kylee and Theo will be here first thing in the morning.”<br /> <br /> “We can celebrate together while you help me pack,” she said, grabbing the bottle back from me. “Then I’ll help you pack.”<br /> <br /> I winced. This wasn’t going to end well. “I’m not coming, Ma.”<br /> <br /> She stopped with the glass halfway to her lips. “What do you mean you’re not coming?” she asked with a pout. “You have to be there. Kylee is going to be mated. I told her we would help pay for the ceremony.”<br /> <br /> I winced again. She meant me. I would be helping pay for the ceremony. Ma didn’t have a penny to her name.<br /> <br /> “This is a big deal. Don’t be so selfish, Ayla.”<br /> <br /> Her words stung, but they weren’t unexpected. This was kind of the norm when she got like this. I know she didn’t really mean it. At least, she wouldn’t mean it when she was sober. I got her into her bedroom and set her on the bed. I changed her into her nightgown and tucked her in. <br /> <br /> She was asleep in seconds. I hurried through the rest of her packing. Stuffing two large suitcases as full as I could before carrying them out to the living room. Then I locked the front door, finished the last of the dishes, and slipped out into the backyard.<br /> <br /> I stripped off my clothes as I headed for the forest, desperate to get under its protective shadows. As soon as I passed the treeline, I shifted, taking off at full speed. I let Dasha feel all the pain. I didn’t try to hold her back anymore. <br /> <br /> We would mourn the loss of our fated mate. The loss of the one person who was supposed to see us for who we were. The one person who was supposed to always put us first, without demands or expectations. We would mourn the loss of never getting to experience that.<br /> But we wouldn’t mourn him.<br /> <br /> We ran until we could barely breathe. Until Dasha stopped at the edge of our pond — our place of solace — and let out a heartwrenching howl into the night air. Shifting at the end as she retreated back into my mind, out of reach to heal her broken heart, while I let the torrent of tears finally fall.<br /> <br /> I walked into the water, curling into myself as the sobs wracked my body, intensifying the burn that was still there from our bond being ripped from my heart.<br /> <br /> I submerged myself completely, washing my body clean of Theo, the mate bond, and every dream of finding my soulmate. <br /> <br /> In the midst of this pain I drifted off to sleep.<br /> The next morning.<br /> When I made it back to the house, there was no one there. My mother had been taken away by them.<br /> I was standing in an empty room in an empty house. The silence was deafening. And it all came crashing down. I sank to my knees, begging the goddess to just let it all go away, just for a little while. I just wanted to feel numb.<br /> <br /> I lost track of how long I sat in that spot, staring without seeing. I didn’t even know Zeff was there until I felt him grip my arms.<br /> <br /> “Ayls, what happened? What’s wrong?” he asked, brushing hair out of my face, forcing me to look at him. “Ayla, what is going on?”<br /> <br /> “I found my mate,” I said, the corner of my mouth tipping up mockingly. “He’s scheduled to be mated to my sister.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Zeff exclaimed, anger and concern twisting his handsome features. <br /> <br /> Zeff was a good man. He had been there for me when no one else was. He was the only person who knew everything I went through. And here he was, listening to me tell him about meeting Theo, the mating ceremony, and my rejection. Why couldn’t he have been my mate? He should have been. <br /> <br /> “Come on,” he said, lifting me up. “You’re coming to stay with me.”<br /> <br /> I didn’t protest. The goddess had given me this one little blessing. I was numb. Zeff held me up by my waist and led me out to his car. He tucked me into the passenger seat and disappeared into the house again, only to emerge a few minutes later with a duffel bag in hand. <br /> <br /> He pulled out and drove us the twenty minutes to his house. Just like before, he helped me inside, this time sitting me on the big, comfy leather couch in his living room.<br /> <br /> He came and sat next to me, putting an arm over my shoulder and pulling me into him. I let myself relax some. This was the first thing since Theo walked into my life that felt normal, felt comfortable. He leaned his head on mine, rubbing his fingers along my arm. <br /> <br /> “Ayla. You’re going to deal with this — we’re going to deal with this together. Screw him, okay. He’s a dirtbag. You deserve so much better than some fool who doesn’t see how incredible you are.”<br /> <br /> I wanted to roll my eyes, but it wasn’t just about him. <br /> <br /> “He took my family, Zeff. I would have gotten over him just rejecting me because of Kylee. At least she would be safe and happy.”<br /> <br /> “No. They either treat you like a servant or a bank. They don’t care what their actions do to you as long as they keep getting what they want."<br /> <br /> “Zeff...But they were my family” I wanted to contradict him, but I knew he was right.<br /> <br /> “Get over him.” He took a step toward me, reaching up to hold my chin. “He’s not the only one who can take care of you, Ayla. He may be foolish enough not to want you, but I’m not.”<br /> <br /> My breath caught in my throat. He had told me about his feelings before, but we both avoided going down that road with each other. We knew we could find our fated mates at any time, and we didn’t want to deny each other that. <br /> <br /> “Move in here with me, Ayls,” Zeff said. “There’s nothing stopping us now.”<br /> <br /> “Zeff, you still have a mate out there somewhere.”<br /> <br /> “Ayla, stop. I’m thirty-four and well-traveled. If I was going to find her, I would have long before now. We both know that.” <br /> <br /> Suddenly his lips were on mine. I was shocked, but mostly because it felt good. I felt wanted. I kissed him back, not wanting to give that feeling up. I leaned into him — until Dasha came charging to the forefront, growling and snarling that someone who wasn’t our mate was touching us. <br /> <br /> I ripped myself from Zeff’s embrace. Breathing heavily, the pain of the severed bond renewed. I clutched my chest. <br /> <br /> “Ayla.” <br /> <br /> “I can’t. The bond. It’s still there. It hasn’t faded yet.”<br /> <br /> Zeff pulled me into his arms. “Okay. It’s okay. We can wait. We’ll take it slow.”<br /> <br /> I rested my head on his chest. “Okay.”<br /> <br /> He squeezed me tighter. I still didn’t know if we could make this work, but I wanted to try. <br /> <br /> I stayed with the Zeff, and it was quiet. Until a week later, when Theo burst in.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4: Theo<br /> It had been a week since I had gone home with Kylee. Seven days and a hundred miles away, and the bond was still there. The burning in my chest wouldn’t go away. I didn’t understand and it was annoying. <br /> <br /> More important is Kieran. He had spent the whole week giving me the silent treatment, except when Kylee was around. Then all he did was growl and snarl. It was getting exhausting. <br /> <br /> I had taken to holing up in my office most of the time. I didn’t want to snap at Kylee, or her mother, which had become hard to avoid by the third day. I was glad I had a good reason for me being so busy all of a sudden. <br /> <br /> Alpha was sick. He was diagnosed with a progressive disease almost a year ago. So, he decided it was time to hand the title down to me. It wasn’t official yet. We were planning on making the change at the same time as Kylee’s and my mating ceremony. Actually, that’s why I decided to make Kylee my official mate. Alpha’s were always stronger with a strong Luna by their side. With the circumstances of my father’s abdication, our pack needed to be as strong as possible. <br /> <br /> But there was still a lot to take care of and a lot I had to learn about being an Alpha before that time. So it wasn’t hard to convince her that it was the stress that was causing me to be distant. <br /> <br /> But this morning, I'm driving myself to Kylee's house. I promised to help her retrieve her mother's necklace, which she wanted to wear during our mating ceremony.<br /> <br /> In addition, if I couldn’t completely sever the bond between me and Ayla, Kieran could end up taking control and stop me from marking Kylee.<br /> So, once I got the necklace, I’d reject Ayla again, making sure it stuck this time, and I’d go back home.<br /> <br /> When I pulled up to the house, something twisted in my gut. When I step into the house, her invigorating scent of oranges and cloves invaded my nostrils, but it wasn’t nearly as strong as it should have been.<br /> I realize Ayla wasn't home.<br /> Instead, there was another smell in Ayla's room.<br /> The scent was male. It was faint, he wasn’t here long, but mixed in with the distinctive scent of my mate, I could pick it out anywhere. From the trail, it seemed as if he was the one who packed up her things.<br /> <br /> I stormed out of the house. Tossing the jewelry box in the passenger seat, I took my phone out and searched for the number for the publishing house Kylee said Ayla worked for.<br /> I got another address that Ayla had added to her personal profile from the receptionist.<br /> <br /> I followed the GPS to the address, pulling into the drive of a large, two-story house in a nice neighborhood. Parking half on the lawn, I didn’t even close the car door before taking the front steps two at a time. <br /> <br /> I banged on the door until I heard movement inside. A man opened it. It was the male I smelled in Ayla’s room. Before he could say anything, I lunged at him, my hands grabbing the front of his shirt and practically lifting him off the ground.<br /> <br /> “What have you done with her? I smell her all over you. Where is she?”<br /> <br /> He pushed me off him, his eyes glaring at me with recognition and disdain.<br /> <br /> “You must be Theo.”<br /> <br /> “What is going on?” Ayla’s voice floated down to me as she ran down the stairs. She froze halfway down the moment she laid eyes on me. “What are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> A silk robe hung open, revealing the shorts and cut-off tank top she wore underneath, her caramel-colored hair flowing loosely around her shoulders. She was gorgeous. And clearly not in distress. I took a step toward her as my rage grew.<br /> <br /> “What are you doing here?” I spat back. <br /> <br /> “That’s none of your concern,” the male interjected.<br /> <br /> I turned on him again, a rumbling growl emanating from my chest, my claws extending. I was ready to rip his throat out. <br /> <br /> “Stop,” Ayla yelled, coming the rest of the way down the stairs and stepping between the two of us. “Zeff, go to work.”<br /> <br /> “Absolutely not. I’m not leaving you here with him. Not in the state he’s in.”<br /> <br /> “I would never hurt her.” Kieran was ready to burst from my skin. How dare this dirtbag think we would ever lay a hand on her.<br /> <br /> “We both know that’s crap.”<br /> <br /> “Zeff, I said go.” Her expression softened a little. “I’ll call you later.”<br /> <br /> She would. <br /> <br /> The Zeff guy shot me another hate-filled look before exiting out the open front door. We stood in silence until the sound of his engine faded. <br /> <br /> “Are you dating him?” <br /> <br /> Her eyes went wide, then narrowed as she took a step forward. “What I do with a male — or anyone for that matter — is none of your business.”<br /> <br /> “It isn’t.” Electricity passed through the air between us. “He has no right to put his hands on you.”<br /> <br /> “He does if I want him to,” she yelled, not only holding her ground against the alpha energy I was exuding but taking another step toward me. “I don’t belong to anyone, remember? I have no mate.”<br /> <br /> I lost it. My hand was around her neck and my mouth was on hers before I even knew what I had done. But I didn’t stop. I couldn’t stop. Sparks of intense electricity shot through me, invigorating all my senses. I pushed her to open for me, my tongue seeking hers. Goddess, she tasted so good. She returned the kiss, her arousal mingling in the air. <br /> <br /> “MINE.” <br /> <br /> She pushed me off her with force.<br /> <br /> I took a step toward her again but she backed away. <br /> <br /> “Don’t you hurt Kylee like this.”<br /> <br /> “Like you care about your sister getting hurt,” I spat, but for some reason, I instantly regretted it. But I couldn’t take it back. I wouldn’t take it back.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me?” Pure rage radiated off of her, her eyes turning an icy blue. <br /> <br /> “You abandoned Kylee a long time ago. You disappeared all the time, leaving her alone with a mother who was struggling to keep everything together.”<br /> <br /> Ayla’s face paled. Every ounce of anger seemed to drain from her instantly, that blue fire fading from her eyes. <br /> <br /> She almost went completely limp in front of me, stumbling until her back hit the wall. Her façade cracked. <br /> <br /> “That’s what she told you? She said that?” her voice was almost a whisper. <br /> <br /> Kieran was going insane in my head, telling me to shut up, to just stop talking. Urging me to stop hurting her. Because I was hurting her. I had struck a nerve, a very deep one, and I wouldn’t stop. She had to break the bond. Once and for all. If it meant I had to break her to do it, I would.<br /> <br /> “She told me everything. She told me how you would keep things from her and your mother. That you would be out at all hours of the night when you were a teenager. How you dropped out of high school, waisting the tuition your parents worked so hard for.”<br /> <br /> “What?” <br /> <br /> “I could never be with someone as cold and heartless as you.”<br /> <br /> Ayla’s head snapped up. Her eyes a steely gray as she resolved herself to something I couldn’t figure out but would soon find out. <br /> <br /> “I, Ayla Garner, reject you, Theo Arden, as my mate. I relinquish my claim as your mate and Luna.”<br /> <br /> I gritted my teeth as Kieran howled in my head, screaming for me not to accept it. <br /> <br /> “I, Theo Arden, accept your rejection.” The pain in my chest amplified, but I could still feel the bond. “We’ve done this before. It’s not working.”<br /> <br /> “Tell your wolf to accept it,” Ayla said with a crack in her voice. <br /> <br /> The muscles in my jaw tightened to a point I thought my teeth would shatter. The noise in my head from Kieran becoming almost unbearable.<br /> <br /> “He won’t.”<br /> <br /> “Make him,” she forced out.<br /> <br /> “I can’t.”<br /> <br /> “He doesn’t have a choice. I’ll never be with him, and neither will she,” Ayla said, tears threatening to fall from her eyes. <br /> <br /> I could feel the pain he felt. It was excruciating. I told him it would end if he just accepted, but he wouldn’t give in. He was an Alpha. He was as strong as me. I’d never overpower him on this. Ayla must have sensed my stalemate. Or her wolf did and told her because she pulled herself from against the wall, standing up straight again.<br /> <br /> “I, Ayla Garner, cut my ties to Alpha Torin…”<br /> <br /> “What are you doing?” There was desperation in my voice. She couldn’t do this. I moved to stop her. <br /> <br /> “And the Greytooth Pack.”<br /> <br /> “No.” I fell to a knee, feeling the invisible tether that united pack members with their Alpha splinter. Kieran was pounding against the barriers of my control, putting all his might into taking over the shift. I knew I was on the verge.<br /> <br /> “From this day forth, I am a rogue.” She took an unsteady step toward me, silent tears rolling freely down her face. “Now get out.”<br /> <br /> She had used my father’s name. Either of our names would have worked in the limbo state we were currently in. But she used my father’s. There was nothing I could do to stop her. Nothing I could do to fight the separation. She knew exactly what she was doing. <br /> <br /> If my wolf wouldn’t sever the mate bond, she would remove herself from any control I had over her. <br /> <br /> With one final, agonizing look, she walked away, disappearing upstairs. <br /> <br /> I took in a ragged breath of air. Ayla now had until midnight to be out of our territory. If I caught her on our land after that, I would have to murder her. Mate bond or not. She was a rogue now. It was our laws. <br /> <br /> Kieran had finally gone still in my mind. <br /> <br /> ‘Mate’s gone.’<br /> <br /> Did he mean Ayla or her wolf?<br /> <br /> ‘Dasha. Mate’s name is Dasha. Dasha’s gone.’<br /> <br /> Realization hit me and panic set in. Her wolf was gone. The pain was too much. She had retreated deep into the recesses of Ayla’s subconscious. Ayla wouldn’t be able to call on her. She wouldn’t be able to shift. She wouldn’t be able to heal.<br /> <br /> She was a rogue without a wolf. She couldn’t protect herself. <br /> <br /> I had to get as far away from her as possible. <br /> <br /> I dragged myself back to my feet, forcing them to walk out the door. <br /> <br /> Chapter 5: Ayla<br /> The moment the door was closed, I sank to the floor. It was no longer sobs that escaped my body but soul-shattering screams. <br /> <br /> She said I abandoned her. <br /> <br /> Theo made it sound like I spent my teen years partying and getting into trouble. She said I dropped out of high school. <br /> <br /> She said I wasn’t a sister to her. <br /> <br /> The betrayal was soul-crushing. <br /> <br /> I had given up everything for them. <br /> <br /> I screamed and let the tears flow freely until my body ached. As soon as it felt like I could breathe without being stabbed by a red-hot dagger, I pulled myself up and started moving. I only had a few hours to get my things and get out of Greytooth territory. <br /> <br /> I had made myself a rogue. I didn’t have a pack anymore. And I had no idea where I was going to go. All the borders on this side of the territory sat right against other pack lands. To get out of one, I’d have to enter another. But it was my only option. Trying to get to unclaimed territory was too risky. I would have better luck on foreign pack land than on the land I just severed ties to. <br /> <br /> After leaving a note for Zeff, I packed up and drove away.<br /> <br /> The Greytooth Pack may not be the largest in population, but they had one of the biggest territories. The closest border crossing was nearly two hours away. And I needed to be far away before Zeff got home. I couldn’t have him tracking me down.<br /> <br /> Especially since I didn’t give him much of an explanation. <br /> <br /> But it was better this way. I wasn’t going to risk him cutting ties and going rogue as well. Because he would. He would hold Theo responsible, and he would never stay in a pack with an alpha he didn’t respect, let alone hate. This way, the note I left would have just made it seem like I got cold feet about us being together. <br /> <br /> I drove to the outskirts of town and got on the highway. From there, it was practically a straight shot to the border. I was grateful at first, but after about an hour, I realized the monotonous ride only left my mind wondering and worrying and thinking about things I didn’t need to think about. <br /> <br /> When Theo found me in the yard that first day, I had no idea what he would say. His initial reaction to our meeting had me thinking he would pursue the pairing. But then his increasingly icy demeanor throughout the evening made it seem like he was thinking along the same lines I was. He wasn’t going to hurt Kylee for someone he didn’t know. <br /> <br /> He loved her. She loved him. I had no idea who he was, nor he I. We could reject each other and just go on our way. Neither one of us would have to break Kylee’s heart. I thought he was keeping me from my family to be cruel. Or maybe to make things easier for both of us. <br /> <br /> But today, his words revealed a different motive. He didn’t reject me for Kylee. He rejected me because of her. Because he believed what she said and painted me as some coldhearted delinquent. But why? I just couldn’t figure that out. <br /> <br /> Dad died in a gas explosion along with my aunt and uncle ten years ago. I was fourteen, and Kylee was nine. Our thirteen-year-old cousin, Mina, came to live with us for a while after their deaths. Ma was hit pretty hard by the loss, so the three of us quickly started taking care of each other. We spent every spare minute with each other. Then our financial situation changed. Kylee was entirely too young, and Mina had been through enough losing both her parents for me to put that on her. So, it was up to me to keep food on the table and a roof over our heads. <br /> <br /> But I was still fourteen. Finding jobs that paid enough to support a family of four at the age of fourteen was non-existent. I would need to work multiple jobs, and there just wasn’t enough time in the day. So, I approached the headmaster at my private high school and confided my situation with him. I was desperate not to drop out or risk my grades dropping and losing my scholarship. My parents didn’t pay a dime of my tuition. <br /> <br /> Headmaster Fordham was a miracle worker. He helped me test out of over eighty percent of my academic requirements by the end of my freshman year. I only had to take four summer classes to graduate a week after my fifteenth birthday. I was even able to broker a deal with him that would set the remaining three years of my scholarship fund aside for Kylee when it came time for her to attend high school. <br /> <br /> I still ended up working multiple jobs for several years. But no matter what, I always tried to be there for Kylee as much as possible. <br /> <br /> Everything I did was for her. <br /> <br /> I completely lost touch with all of my school friends. I never partied. I barely socialized. The jobs I held were really the only place that happened. But I was home to take her to school every morning, and I ensured I had at least an hour to help her with her homework almost every day. <br /> <br /> I didn’t discuss the lengths I went to with Kylee. I didn’t want her to feel bad or that it was her fault. And I didn’t want her to see what Ma was going through. She was struggling to keep any job. She was drinking daily. There were even a couple of times she racked up gambling debts that put us in some scary situations. <br /> <br /> But I never let Kylee see any of that. It was my job to protect them. <br /> <br /> There was so much more that didn’t add up with what Theo had said. But I didn’t get to think about it further. <br /> <br /> A searing pain shot through my chest, making my vision go white at the edges, blinding me to a point I almost missed the figure standing in the road before me. <br /> <br /> My heart jumped into my chest. I turned the wheel as sharp as I could, slamming on the brakes to avoid hitting them head-on. The moment I did it, I felt foolish. Within seconds, I was spinning through the air and sliding down an embankment.<br /> <br /> When the vehicle came to a stop, I was upside down. I registered the smell of blood, but everything was blurry. I didn’t feel significant pain, so I didn’t think the blood was coming from me. <br /> <br /> The person on the road!<br /> <br /> I scrambled out of the car and up the incline. Without Dasha, I couldn’t see well in the dark, but I could see a blurry figure moving toward me.<br /> <br /> “Are you okay?” I called. <br /> <br /> I didn’t catch what they were saying because I suddenly felt the world falling out from beneath my feet, and everything went dark. <br /> <br /> Chapter 6: Theo<br /> I said I would break her if that was what it took.<br /> <br /> And I certainly followed through with that.<br /> <br /> Ayla’s hard exterior had cracked and shattered before me. <br /> <br /> I had driven over an hour, and my stomach was still in knots. So much so that I had to stop to throw up at one point. Guilt tore at me. <br /> <br /> I really had been cruel to her. <br /> <br /> Especially since it turned out it wasn’t even her fault the bond hadn’t broken. She and Dasha had accepted my rejection. They had done what I needed them to do. Ayla had stayed away from Kylee and me. She hadn’t tried to be around them. From what I could tell, she hadn’t even called Kylee like she used to. And how did I repay her? By ripping her apart with every intention of doing as much damage as possible. <br /> <br /> It was my wolf that was still hanging on. It was Kieran who kept us in a constant state of heartache. Kept Ayla in a constant state of pain. <br /> <br /> And then she had to go and do something foolish and cut herself out of the pack. She was completely lost to us now. The only thing I could do was tell myself it was what I wanted. It was the only way to get rid of the temptation and put enough distance between us until Kylee and I were marked and mated and leading our pack. <br /> <br /> Every time I said it, Kieran was there to argue. <br /> <br /> By the time I pulled up to the packhouse, I was so pissed that anyone around instantly took a wide birth. My aura was probably so intense that I was making everyone physically uncomfortable, but I really didn’t care.<br /> <br /> I was going to head to my office but decided against it. Too many people had access to me there, and I really didn’t need anyone coming around. <br /> <br /> What I needed was to work off some of this rage and pent-up energy. <br /> <br /> I made a beeline for the private training room in the wing of the packhouse reserved for ranking members of the pack. I was relieved to find it empty, tugging my shirt over my head and immediately heading to the punching bag in the corner. <br /> <br /> I had worked up a sweat when Briggs entered the room. Walking over to me with his usual swagger, his arms crossed over his chest as he leaned against the wall close by. He knew something was up. He had been hounding me about it since we got back from Kylee’s house. So had my mother, but I sure wasn’t going down that road.<br /> <br /> Briggs was my Beta. We had been friends since we were eight and had been through everything together since then. I didn’t think there was anything we could hide from each other. But I surely wanted to hide this from him. So I just ignored his presence.<br /> <br /> “You ready to tell me what is going on with you? Or at least, where you were today?” he said loud enough to be heard over the sound of my fists hitting the bag. <br /> <br /> “No.”<br /> <br /> “If you don’t, we’ll sedate you. Your aura is out of control right now, bro. This isn’t about you just being in a pissy mood anymore,” Briggs said with an edge to his voice that meant he was serious.<br /> I yelled as I hit the bag hard one more time. I winced as I forced my fingers through my hair. I hadn’t realized I had been breaking the skin on my knuckles. I fell back against the wall, sliding down to the floor. <br /> <br /> “You know I’m here for you, bro,” my Beta said calmly. “Whatever it is, you can talk to me.”<br /> I nodded. <br /> <br /> ‘Tell him.’<br /> <br /> I winced at Keiran’s demand. But I couldn’t really disagree anymore. <br /> <br /> “I found my mate,” I admitted. I could feel Briggs’ eyes go wide in his head. <br /> <br /> “What do you mean you found your mate?” he took a step closer. “Please tell me you’re talking about Kylee.”<br /> <br /> I shook my head. “No. I found my fated mate.”<br /> <br /> “What. The. Fu-” He had warned me about this when I first got involved with Kylee and again when we announced our mating ceremony. “Where is she? Who is she?”<br /> <br /> “I rejected her. She’s gone.”<br /> <br /> “Theo, man, you’re really scaring me now. Why would you do that? What were you thinking?” Briggs demanded.<br /> <br /> “She’s Kylee’s sister,” I snapped. Briggs tensed up.<br /> <br /> “Ayla? As in the sister that allegedly abandoned Kylee?” <br /> <br /> His use of the word “allegedly” pissed me off and confused me a little. He really liked Kylee. They’ve always gotten along. Even when he was cautioning me about finding my mate, he told me he was happy for me. <br /> <br /> “Are you trying to say Kylee is lying?” I snapped.<br /> <br /> He made a face. “No, but I do think it’s foolish to reject your mate without all the information.”<br /> <br /> “I have all the information I need.”<br /> <br /> “No, you have Kylee’s side of the story,” Briggs said with a worried look.<br /> <br /> “And their mother’s,” I added.<br /> <br /> Briggs scoffed. “Look, Marie Garner is a nice enough lady, but I wouldn’t exactly trust her judgment.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I asked, my own concern growing.<br /> <br /> “Bro, she’s a lush,” Briggs said with a shrug. “Not that you’ve been around enough to notice since she’s been here. I can’t tell how bad, and she seems pretty harmless. But these things often have a dark side that no one sees.”<br /> <br /> I couldn’t believe we were having this conversation. The last thing I needed was any kind of doubt in my decision. <br /> <br /> “Whatever. It doesn’t matter. What’s done is done. And Ayla’s reactions to all of this told me all I needed to know from her.” I pushed myself to my feet. <br /> <br /> “What were her reactions?” Briggs asked cautiously, and I realized my choice of words may have given away more than I intended. I knew he wouldn’t let it go unless he was sure I told him everything. <br /> <br /> “Which time?” I said quietly.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me?” He heard exactly what I said. “What happened, Theo?”<br /> <br /> “She never argued or fought the rejection. She agreed and accepted it the first day we met like it was nothing. She had no response, no rebuttal, no explanation,” I told him. “You have to be coldhearted to feel nothing after breaking a mate bond.”<br /> <br /> “Or extremely strong,” Briggs stated. “You said she didn’t argue or fight. Did you even give her a chance to speak or even get to know anything about her before you threw her to the curb? Or did you just walk up to her and say tough words?”<br /> <br /> I grimaced. That’s exactly what happened. “There wasn’t exactly an opportunity for that. Neither one of us wanted Kylee to find out.”<br /> <br /> The muscles in his neck flexed as he tensed. “You said ‘which time.’ When did you see her again?”<br /> <br /> “This morning.” <br /> <br /> “Why?” <br /> <br /> I could tell he was choosing his words carefully. <br /> <br /> “Kylee wanted a necklace of her mother’s that was left at their house for some appointment this week. I went back to get it.”<br /> <br /> “Okay, someone else could have done that. Why did you go?” Briggs pushed, but the words stuck in my throat. “Theo, you’re hurting. There’s no way this is as cut and dry as you’re trying to say it is.”<br /> <br /> “The bond didn’t break. Not completely.”<br /> <br /> “Goddess, Theo. So you both have been walking around with your hearts ripped open for the past week?” Briggs said. “So, what happened today? Why are you still on the edge of ripping half the pack’s throats out?”<br /> <br /> Images of that morning flashed through my head. The fear that something had happened to her when she hadn’t been home. The jealousy and rage at finding her at another male’s house. The way it felt when I kissed her. And sheer pain and anguish of everything that followed. <br /> <br /> “Theo?” Briggs pressed.<br /> <br /> “She cut her ties to the pack,” I said solemnly. “She turned herself rogue.”<br /> <br /> “Theo,” Briggs bellowed, “how could you let that happen? Why didn’t you stop her?”<br /> <br /> “She cut herself from Dad. She used his name. There was nothing I could do. I had no way of fighting it.” I was done with this conversation. “So none of this matters. It’s done. She’s gone. She’s never coming back. Doing so would be a death sentence, and she knew that.”<br /> <br /> “What have you done, Theo?”<br /> <br /> “It doesn’t matter,” I yelled. “Whatever I did or didn’t do, she never wanted me anyway. She’s not my problem anymore. So right now, I’m going to worry about cleaning up the mess she made and figure out how to tell Kylee and Marie that they’ll never see her again. And don’t you dare breathe a word about any of this to them, do you understand me?”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Okay,” Briggs said, raising his hands in the air, trying to calm me down. “You’re right. There’s nothing we can do about her now. If it’s done and over with, then it’s done and over with. We’ll move on.”<br /> <br /> I wasn’t sure he believed it, but I didn’t care. 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