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The doctors, moments from leaving, stopped at Catherine’s voice. Her words cut through the air, sharp and impossible.
A heart silent for over five minutes could not beat again. Not in this world.
Even with the rarest of medicine or the strongest skills, such a feat would only delay death.
True survival was unthinkable.
Annie’s state was dire. Her heart had given up, her organs shattered beyond repair. Healing her wasn’t just unlikely it was absurd.
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One of the doctors, a young woman with weary eyes, finally spoke. “Her mind… it’s already gone. Her soul may have slipped away. You should focus on preparing her farewell.”
Robin, standing nearby, glanced at the watchstrapped to his wrist. “Her heart ceased eight minutes ago,” he began, his voice steady. “But her mind lacked flow for four minutes and fifty–eight seconds.”
“For three minutes and forty–two seconds, you worked to revive her heart. During that time, blood still reached her brain.”
“Her brain cells aren’t completely gone yet. Medically, you could call her dead.”
“But biologically? Her body’s major cells are still functioning.”
The female doctor froze, her breath caught.
Robin was right. History wasn’t short on stories of impossible recoveries.
Patients whose hearts had stopped for over five minutes, labeled as deceased, had defied the odds.
In some cases, families refused to give up, performing CPR long after hope should’ve vanished.
One man’s heart started beating again after three relentless hours of compressions.
There were even reports of patients declared brain–dead for over an hour who somehow returned, alive and thinking.
It was the strange and fragile dance between medical definitions and biology.
Modern medicine often chose simplicity–five minutes without a heartbeat, and death was certain
Protocols rarely left space for what couldn’t be explained.
Robin moved quickly, inserting silver needles into specific points on Annie’s shoulders, neck, chest, and
wrists.
In total, he placed 18 needles across her body.
The paramedics, who had been watching with expressions of pity and resignation, began to look more
uncertain.
At first, they believed Robin was simply refusing to accept Annie’s death–a reaction of overwhelming grief pushing him to act irrationally.
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Even as he completed the Eighteen Spirit Needles, each precisely inserted into critical points, their faces remained filled with sympathy and quiet sighs.
Then, three minutes passed. The pallor on Annie’s face began to change. Slowly, faint color crept back into her cheeks. Suddenly, her heart started beating again, and she drew a shallow breath.
But her body remained still, unresponsive. Apart from the basic signs of life–her heartbeat and breathing -she showed no other reaction, like a figure caught in a fragile balance between life and death.
The paramedics froze in shock, their disbelief mirrored by the bystanders around them.
Robin had managed to restart her heart.
The scene sent ripples of astonishment through the crowd, drawing whispers and startled cries.
Yet, on the internet, the trolls wasted no time.
“I’m calling it now–this is staged. They’ve had safety measures ready all along. No way someone was actually going to die.”
“Unbelievable. Faking death for views? I was ready to see what she’d look like dead, but nope–still alive. What a letdown!”
“Didn’t she claim she’d give her life back to her parents? Well? Where’s the noble sacrifice? Why is she still, breathing?”
“Quit pretending. Get up and jump again if you’re so serious!”
Nearby, a few doctors moved to check on Annie, but Robin stopped them with a sharp motion.
Before anyone could say more, Major General Wilson of the Special Operations Military Region arrived, flanked by Robin’s newly assigned security detail.
Wilson stepped forward, his voice steady. “General Ramsey, this is your newly appointed guard unit, assigned by command to ensure your safety.
Another officer approached and saluted sharply. “Major Ferell, reporting for duty as your Guard Commander, General Ramsey!”
Robin’s cold gaze swept over the crowd, lingering briefly on the gathered reporters. His voice cut through the noise. “Major Ferell, listen closely. Your orders are as follows: Go to Room 2002. Bring Annie’s biological parents, the entire family, along with Craig Lovatt from Brookhaven TV’s Legal Hour slot here.”
“Yes, sir!” Major Ferell barked. He turned, gesturing to eight guards. “You’re with me. The rest of you–stay here and protect the Generall
As they moved into action, Robin’s device buzzed. A new message had come in from the Dark Web operatives. “Holmes is not in the area. We’re tracking him. Purr and Pine24 have been apprehended and will be delivered to Brookhaven Residence in five minutes.
Fetell returned with eight guards, Annie’s parents, and her younger brother. They stood silently before
Robin.
“General, Ferell began, his voice heavy. “Santiago’s mother has passed away. His father, overcome with
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grief, only regained consciousness a short while ago.” He gestured toward a guard holding the lifeless body of Santiago’s mother. The sorrow in his tone was unmistakable.
Robin stepped forward and examined the woman’s face. After a moment, he sighed softly. There’s nothing we can do now.”
Crispin, standing nearby, wiped at his tear–streaked face. His voice cracked with anguish. “General Ramsey, my son, my daughter, my wife–they re all gone. What’s left for me in this world?”
This is Santiago’s pension. I’m entrusting it to the unit. Here are the keys to Annie’s house and her bank tard. She wanted her savings to go to the orphanage.”
“She spoke of it often–how she dreamed of helping those children once she had the means.”
“Please, General, help her fulfill that wish.”
Robin didn’t take the card. Instead, he placed a hand on Crispin’s shoulder. “Annie isn’t gone, Robin said quietly. “She’s alive… but she needs to be taken somewhere else for treatment. Please, Mr. Huang, take care of yourself
Before Crispin could respond, Annie’s mother stormed forward. She snatched the card and keys from the table, clutching them tightly.
“This is my daughter’s house!” she cried. “She’s dead now. Her property is her inheritance, and I’m her legal heir. This belongs to us!”
She turned to Crispin with a sneer. “And don’t you dare hand over Santiago’s pension to the military! Why should they benefit from it?
Crispin’s grief twisted into rage. His fists clenched as his voice thundered.
“You heartless creatures! Give me back my daughter’s house keys, her bank card, and my son’s pension!”
Annie’s mother ignored him, thrusting the items into her son’s hands. “My daughter’s inheritance belongs to me, she said coldly. I’m not afraid of the courts if it comes to that!”
She cast Crispin a mocking glance. “He pretends he’s not after Annie’s money. Everyone, take a look! This is the real Crispin–an old man trying to act noble but greedy all the same.”
Crispin shook with fury, his voice trembling. “You monsters! Your daughter lies there, barely alive, and this is what you do? Do you have no shame, no humanity left?”
“She’s as good as dead! She should’ve died 20 years ago! The little money she’s earned doesn’t even come close to repaying me for bringing her into this world.”
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She glanced at the card and keys with disdain. “I gave her life. She owes me. Ten houses wouldn’t he enough to pay me back!”
“Come on, let’s go, she barked, turning to her husband and son.
But before they could move. Robin’s icy voice cut through the air. “Did I say you could leave?” He pulled out a handkerchief and wiped his palms methodically, his expression cold and unyielding
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Gloria Howell, Annie’s biological mother, stopped in her tracks, dragging Digby Howell, her husband, and Jesse Howell, their son, with her.
She turned to Robin with a sneer. “You?”
“Annie is dead. You have no right to her money or her property!”
“You weren’t even married to her. You’re nothing! Her inheritance doesn’t belong to you.”
We have no connection to you, so who do you think you are to tell us to stay?”
Without waiting for a reply, she grabbed Digby and Jesse and started rushing toward the edge of the crowd.
But before they could escape, several guards from the general’s unit stepped forward, blocking their way.
“What are you soldiers doing? Get out of the way!” Gloria shouted, her voice shrill.
The guards stood like statues, unyielding and silent.
Robin adjusted his sleeve, his voice calm but resolute. “Leave Annie’s bank card, Santiago’s pension, and the house key behind.”
He stepped closer, his tone dropping to a deadly calm. “Skye died because of your cruelty. Annie jumped because of you. You’re not walking out of here alive.”
“Prepare yourselves,” he said, his words slicing through the tense air. “Any struggle is pointless. Resistance before me is a waste of time.
Glória faltered for a moment, her confidence wavering. “What… what right do you have to make such demands of me?” she stammered.
“You have nothing to do with my daughter. Who are you to order us around? You think you’re that important?”
Robin’s eyes narrowed. His voice was cold and final. “Pigs and dogs like you–kneel.”
The three dropped to their knees as if an invisible force crushed them. Gasps rippled through the crowd.
Gloria’s scream broke the silence. “What did you do to us, you b*stard?”
Robin didn’t flinch. “Take the bank card and the keys from her hand,” he commanded.
One of the guards stepped forward, prying the items from Gloria’s clenched fingers.
“You b*stard” she shrieked. “What gives you the right to take my things? I’ll report you!” She turned toward
a nearby reporter, her voice desperate. “Mr. Lovatt! Call on the public! Tell them to condemn this bully for preying on the weak!”
The crowd around them began to murmur quietly.
“So, this is Annie’s boyfriend?”
“How can he steal her inheritance like that? Even if he’s a general, that’s just wrong.”
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This is unbelievable.”
Craig, who had been brought over by the guards, hesitated. After a moment, he stayed silent, too afraid to speak up.
Robin gestured toward Ferell, the captain of the guards. “Tell this old b’stard who I am. They think I don’t have the power to decide their fate.”
Ferell stepped forward, his voice firm. “General Ramsey is the commanding officer of the Special Operations Military Region of Draconia.”
“You are stealing a fallen hero’s pension, forcibly taking property from a fallen hero’s family, and insulting General Ramsey. According to the law, you deserve death.”
Gloria and her family froze, collapsing to their knees in terror.
The crowd around them fell silent, too afraid to speak further.
Under Draconia’s highest court law, simply insulting or attacking a general could lead to the death penalty.
“Isn’t it beneath you, General, to hold a grudge over such trivial things?”
You’re not afraid people will laugh at you?”
“Sure, the law says one thing, but there’s a saying among the common people: the general’s sword doesn’t strike the meek. If you harm us, won’t that tarnish your reputation?”
Robin smiled coldly, his expression unreadable. Tve never claimed to be a good man. People often call the a devil, a killer.
“So, whether it’s a bandit or a sheep, if they’re evil and corrupt. I’ll leave no one standing”
And as for trashy opinions? They’re nothing more than clouds in the wind to me.
Before anyone could react, a loud slap echoed through the tense silence.
Without warning, Catherine stepped forward and slapped Gloria across the face.
“You don’t even deserve General Ramsey’s attention. I’ll kill you, you hag!”
“You forced your own daughter to death, and now, you have no regrets? Trying to steal her house, her bank card, and Santiago’s pension–you’re worse than an animal. You deserve to die!”
Catherine’s hand landed again on Gloria’s face with a sharp, resounding smack.
The force of the two slaps left Gloria dazed, her vision spinning-
“You… Who are you? How dare you strike me?” Gloria screamed, her voice filled with venom.
Til kill you all–you family of animals!” Catherine pulled out a short dagger, marked with the emblem of the Westeria Residencey, and thrust it toward Gloria’s shoulder.
“You’ll suffer for a while. You old beast. If I don’t make you hurt a little, I can’t erase the hatred in my heart!”
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Turning to Robin, Catherine asked, “Did I do the right thing?”
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“Good!” Catherine then stomped down on Gloria’s leg.
A sickening crack echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
Gloria screamed in agony. “You’re a devil!”
Catherine grinned. “I’ve been killing since I was ten! I only go after the bad ones! You call me a devil? You’re absolutely right. Everyone in Brighton knows I, Catherine, am ruthless. Killing’s nothing to me!”
You just figured it out? Too late!”
Gloria’s eyes widened in horror as she realized–today, her family had finally met someone far crueler than they could ever imagine.
“Robin… oh, General Ramsey… you’re Annie’s boyfriend. Please, out of respect for being Annie’s real mother, let us go. We’ll leave everything. Just let us go…”
Robin chuckled. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard that. Too bad, everyone who’s said that to me… they’re all dead now!”
“Because I have one principle that never changes: I never forgive.”
I’ve never believed that bad people can change.
“Bad people are born bad.”
“Kill them! Just looking at them disgusts me.”
As Robin finished speaking, the general’s guards quickly surrounded Gloria and her family.
Catherine immediately raised her dagger and, with precise movements, pierced each of them through the heart.
Before they could even comprehend what was happening, Gloria and her family were dead.
A few Dark Web assassins quickly dragged the bodies into sacks and hauled them out of the crowd.
The onlookers still didn’t fully understand what had just happened, and some were murmuring in
confusion.
But Craig and the reporters had seen everything.
Some were so shocked they fainted on the
spot.
Others were paralyzed with fear, unable to move.
Craig, on the other hand, wet himself.
Even so, he couldn’t shake his sense of justice.
“R… General Ramsey, what you’re doing is… It’s too extreme! How could you kill them
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Robin turned his cold gaze on Craig. “You pushed for this situation. You’re the reason it escalated to this point.”
“You could’ve helped minimize the chaos, but you deliberately made it worse. Don’t think I don’t know what you were up to.
“You were just looking out for your own career, trying to get some sensational news for a bigger story.
“But you lost all sense of professional integrity!”
You stirred up trouble! You created this fake rights interview just to grab attention.”
“You are completely responsible for this!”
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“Hey? What happened to that family of three?” A voice cried out from the crowd.
“I don’t know… I just saw the soldiers blocking their way, and then they disappeared.”
“Did they arrest them?”
“I didn’t see anyone take them away.”
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As the murmurs spread, Craig instinctively took a step back.
“You killed them, but you still can’t bring the dead back to life. Isn’t that a bit too cruel?”
Craig deliberately raised his voice, hoping to make sure the crowd understood that Catherine had killed Gloria’s family.
Robin smiled, showing his white teeth, and it made Craig tremble with fear.
He didn’t respond, waiting for Craig to finish his words.
He was also waiting for the self–righteous hypocrites in the crowd to start their trolling..
If he didn’t deal with a few of them, those who hid behind their moral high ground and kept spewing nonsense would never stop.
These people were vile. They always waited for a situation like this to pour salt on others‘ wounds.
They would go further, striking the victim when they were at their weakest, until they saw their target helplessly die.
Only then would these vultures calm down, without a trace of guilt
They were worse than the killers, these vile people who gathered in the shadows to destroy.
A murderer ends a life with one swift blow. They kill the body.
But these cowards, hiding in the dark, twisted their knives into the hearts of the victims, stabbing them with cruel words that caused pain and despair until the victim finally gave up.
They killed the spirit, and their words were the poison.
“What?” A young woman screamed dramatically, “They killed them all? That’s too cruel!”
“Even if they were wrong, they didn’t deserve to die!”
“It’s just a house and some money from their dead daughter!”
“No matter what, this is too violent!”
Catherine’s face darkened. She took a step forward, her voice cold. “Cruel? Violent? Are you talking about
me?
TI… The young woman stammered, fear flashing across her face. “I mean, you shouldn’t have killed
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“Are you blind?” Catherine grabbed the woman by her hair and slammed her face into the ground.
“Look at that mother and daughter lying on the ground!”
“Yesterday, Annie’s foster mother had just endured the pain of losing her son. Now, her daughter, the one she raised for 20 years, is killed by her own biological mother and her family!”
“How dare you speak like that? Are you even human?”
Do you think your words are less dangerous than a sword or a bullet, hiding in the shadows and spitting poison?”
“Open your eyes and look at Annie! She was abandoned when she was less than a year old, and just when she started living a good life, that deadbeat of a mother showed up to ruin it. If you were in her shoes, would you stand for it?”
“Even if you’re just withdrawing money from a bank, you need to have some in the account to begin with!”
“You’re a hypocrite! Go to a bank and try to take some money out of the bank if you don’t have any! See if they’ll call the cops on you!”
“That’s called bank robbery! Do you even understand that?”
“You’re an evil person who can’t even take care of yourself or your family, yet you want to act all high and mighty here!”
The young woman protested, “I’m just sharing my opinion. Why are you being so harsh with me? Why should I care about their lives?”
Catherine glanced at her phone, reading the message from the Westeria Residence intelligence network.
“Felicia Lorenzo, a student at Brookhaven trade school. You come from a poor family, but you’ve been wasting your parents‘ hard–earned money on luxury. You even encouraged three boyfriends to borrow money from various online lenders to support your lifestyle.”
“Your parents don’t even make 1,000 a month, but you’re living on 5,000. What gives you the right to judge me or General Ramsey?”
“I hate people like you–the ones who talk about morals but are the most shameless pests!”
The girl began to cry, “How can you hit me?”
Catherine smiled coldly. I’m going to kill you! You, who talk about righteousness and morality, but are nothing but a hypocritical mess!”
Vera stepped closer to Catherine, whispering, “Ms. McKay, maybe tone it down a bit, the internet is really going after you.”
Catherine glanced at the trolls online, sneering. Till deal with them in a minute. First, I’m going to kill this
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Felicia, realizing her life was on the line, begged, “Ms. McKay, I was wrong. Please, I beg you, spare me Catherine laughed. “Don’t beg. This way, you’ll die with some dignity.*
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With that, she dragged Felicia in front of the camera, and in one swift motion, snapped her neck.
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She pointed at the camera. “To all you trolls out there, my name is Catherine McKay, the young mistress of Westeria Residence. I just killed a few bad people, so feel free to throw your insults my way! But I want to remind you–trolls really do die horribly.”
“You garbage, just wait for your turn to die. Even if you run to the ends of the earth, I can still drag you all
out!”
Meanwhile, in the lobby of Brighton Westeria Residence, Hannibal was reviewing the latest reports when Zavn rushed in.
“Father, Catherine’s causing trouble again! She’s killed someone in Brookhaven.”
“Catherine killed someone in Brookhaven?” Hannibal frowned, setting the papers down. “What happened?”
“She’s with that Robin again!” Zayn said, anger in his voice.
“She’s been flaunting it all over the internet, claiming to be the young mistress of Westeria Residence.”
“She’s clearly being used by Robin, abusing our name to do whatever she wants!”
Hannibal’s brow furrowed tighter as he turned to his assistant. “What exactly did Catherine do in Brookhaven?”
The assistant immediately began explaining what Catherine had done, following Robin to Annie’s house and causing chaos.
Hannibal picked up his phone, watching Catherine’s confident demeanor on screen. With a sharp slap of his hand on the table, he spoke.
“Catherine did the right thing. These trolls deserve to die!”
*Lakington, immediately order all of Westeria Residence’s branches and intelligence agencies to take down every internet troll attacking Catherine. Shut down all live–streams happening tonight!
“These people hiding in the shadows, maliciously attacking victims, are the worst kind!”
“They take pleasure in collective wrongdoing, filled with superiority and false morality. They’re more disgusting than murderers! Once caught, they should be dealt with on the spot!”
Three minutes later, agents from Westeria Residence across the country sprang into action.
The trolls who were still spewing their venom, unaware of what was happening, were all taken down, some even killed on the spot.
Zayn stood frozen for a moment before daring to speak. “Dad, are you losing your mind? This is illegal!”
Hannibal snorted. “For those hiding behind their keyboards, they should be met with evil, eradicated by force! I fully support Catherine’s actions!”
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At Brookhaven Residence, the self–righteous commentators who had been so quick to lecture everyone on morality now kept their mouths shut.
They had come to realize that the people present today were not the weak, submissive types they were used to seeing–these were ruthless, battle–hardened individuals.
At that moment, everyone understood.
Robin and Catherine were not the sort to discuss rules or morals.
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They cared nothing for laws or conventions.
They dealt with grudges and debts in their own way. For those who dared to offend, their response was cold, merciless, and brutal.
There was no room for harmony, no space for pity, and no chance for forgiveness.
These people were truly ruthless.
They were not to be provoked, not in the slightest.
Once you crossed them, destruction was the only thing that awaited.
The media wanted to get out of the game right now.
In this world, there are no consequences–free actions.
The general’s guards had already blocked all exits.
No such thing as paid crime in this world.
If you go out and do evil, sooner or later, you’ll have to pay for it.
It might be delayed, but it will come.
However, in Robin’s world, there is no delay, no postponement–only swift retribution.
The media at the scene regretted everything.
They regretted listening to Craig and following him here, thinking they could profit from exploiting a celebrity’s private life.
They had hoped to earn more attention through the live broadcast, but they never anticipated that the depths of human shame and cruelty could sink so low.
To hate someone so much that you would cruelly harm them–just for a handful of possessions that you can’t even take with you when you die?
To force your own daughter into such despair that she would take her life?
This family was nothing but beasts.
Born human, but utterly failing to grasp the true meaning of life.
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They were unworthy of being called human!
parents–had
Even animals have love for their young. But these parents–these monstrous, malicious parents abandoned and exploited their own flesh and blood.
Such parents should not be allowed to live.
It was not only against nature; it was against the law, against all sense of reason and justice!
Craig, the head of Legal Hour at Brookhaven TV, was completely stunned by the ruthless actions of Catherine and Robin.
He never imagined that such reckless, lawless people actually existed in the world
“How can you two act like this without any respect for the law? Craig finally gathered some courage. He hoped that his outburst would rally more supporters, making him feel safer.
“Without respect for the law? Robin slowly turned around and slapped Craig across the face.
“What exactly do you mean by ‘no respect for the law?”
“Is it pretending to be a saint, twisting the truth, and committing evil as a group?”
“Or is it carrying the banner of justice, helping villains, and stabbing people in the back?”
“You’re just a pompous fool who can’t tell right from wrong, and you think you can stand here and talk about noble ideals!!
Craig fell to the ground, clutching his swollen cheek. “You’re too rough! I. I’m a journalist, the king
without a crown…
“Who gave you the power to call yourself a king?” Robin pulled out a wet wipe and cleaned the blood from his hand.
“A king without a crown? You don’t deserve that title! Don’t dishonor it!”
“You… you’re abusing your power!” Craig retorted, not willing to back down.
Robin grabbed Craig by the hair and slammed his head into a tree. “And what if I am? I’ll use my power to crush trash like you!”
At that moment, Edon, the director of Brookhaven TV, came rushing in, drenched in sweat. “General Ramsey, it’s all my fault. I didn’t understand the situation clearly
“Shut up!” Robin snapped. He threw Craig in front of Edon.
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“As a station director, you let this trash create chaos? A perfectly good home was ruined by this idiot!
“You’re finished! People like you deserve to starve and die poor!”
Edon understood what Robin meant. His position as station director was as good as gone.
He could barely hold back his hatred for Craig.
With a heavy sigh, Edon fell to his knees. “Geneed »
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“Don’t beg me. I never forgive anyone.”
“I won’t kill you, but you’ll soon understand what it means to suffer more than death.”
“You tear open others wounds to feed off their pain, exposing their suffering for your own gain–this is the worst kind of shamelessness!”
“Sir?” Before Edon could say more, four men in black pushed through the crowd and brought three internet trolls before Robin.
One was a 20–year–old woman, another was a man in his 30s, and the third was a 20–year–old man.
The woman’s online name was Purr. a third–year student at Brookhaven Industrial University.
The young man, Pine24, was a worker.
The older man, DripDrip, was a small business owner.
Robin looked at the woman. “Your online name is Purr?”
The woman was clearly terrified. “Who are you? Why did you bring me here?”
Robin pointed coldly at the stretcher where Annie lay, and at the body of Annie’s adoptive mother.
They are the ones you’ve slandered–Annie, the celebrity, and her adoptive mother.”
They’re both dead.”
“Because of your reckless, malicious attacks, they are dead.”
Purr stared in horror at the bodies of Annie and her mother. Their deaths have nothing to do with me! You… you have to let me go! Otherwise, I’ll sue you for illegal detention!”
Robin wiped his bloodstained hand across Purr’s cheek with a wet wipe and smiled. “You don’t have chance.”
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There was a sharp, echoing crack as Robin slapped Purr. Her teeth flew through the air, and if not for the two black–clad men holding her up, she would have been sent flying away
The crowd instinctively took several steps back. No one dared to speak a word.
It took Purr a long moment to regain her senses. “Why are you hitting me? I told you, their deaths have nothing to do with me. I just made a few comments….
Robin took the phone from one of the black–clad men. “Is this your online review? Let me see.”
“You’ve killed a delivery driver, a housewife, a mother fighting for her child’s rights… A total of 17 people have died because of your online attacks!”
A gasp ran through the crowd.
These trolls hiding in the shadows were truly vicious!
Malicious trolls were more hateful than violent murderers!
After a brief moment of panic, the woman screamed, “Their deaths have nothing to do with me! I just said
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a few things They jumped off cliffs, into rivers, or off buildings to kill themselves because they were too weak to handle it!”
The sound of Robin smashing the phone into Purr’s face was deafening
“You b*stard! What gives you the right to hit me? Purr screamed in agony
“I’ll make sure the whole internet knows about this brutality…”
Pine24 and DripDrip, who had also been captured, looked on at the horrific scene and finally couldn’t hold
ock. “You. What right do you have to carry out such punishment? You’re a bastard! I’m going to accuse
“Guys, record this and post it online! Let everyone see what kind of thug this is!”
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Badou tosses the blooded wet wipe behind him.
The drew berell’s sideam and proved it firmly to Pur’s forehead “Colonel Lockwood, Robin said, his voice cold, tell them do have the right to deal with herr
Eerell, without a bus of hesitation, responded, “Insulting a major general is a crime punishable by death?
Pure’s swollen eyes snappest open in fear. “Y You… you’re a general?”
Run the ked the safety off his gm, his gaze never leaving her. “On the internet, you called Annie immoral, said she was fooling around with someone named Robin, Well, here I am”
“Vis Bichy thing! You’ll pay for that with your lite“.
Purr’s tear overwhelmed her, and she lost control of her bladder movement.
The murderous glint in Robin’s eyes wasn’t the soft gaze of a pretty boy she had expected. No, this was the look of a killer.
“I didn’t know you were a general, General die,
sex, please, forgive me, I have a family. I don’t want to For only 20. Please. I just want to live…”
Robin’s voice was as cold as steel. “You had no thought for your family when you were spitting poison at
He leaned in close, his voice even quieter. “Next time you come back, remember this you spend three years learning how to speak, and the rest of your life learning when to keep quiet.
Before Purr could beg again, the bullet tore through her head.
Ple24and Dripbrip stood frozen, fear locking their bodies in place
They saw the bullet coming. They saw their end.
Despair bloomed in their eyes.
The lives were over
If only they had a second chance.
Honly they could take back their cruel words.
They would never harm anyone again. They would be kind, compassionate. They would cherish every breath, every life around them.
They would comfort those in pain, offer a hand to those in need.
They wouldn’t rip open wounds that others had already sulferest
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Why would they add more?
Why couldn’t the trolls hiding in the shadows just be kind?
Couldn’t they see the fleeting beauty in the faces they mocked?
The world was already broken. Why break it further?
Everyone struggled.
Everyone had their own scars.
Three gunshots ended three dark, twisted souls.
But they couldn’t stop the cycle.
The good would always be good.
The evil would always hurt others.
Gunshots wouldn’t wake those born to destroy.
And so, all that was left was a prayer.
A wish for kindness. For the good to be treated with mercy. May the kind souls of the world be gently cared for.
The evening air was calm. A soft breeze moved through the neighborhood, lifting the dry leaves from the ground. They spiraled up, lost in the wind, with no place to settle.
Crispin’s cry broke the stillness, a sound full of grief that shook the dark air of the Brookhaven Clubhouse.
“My daughter! My wife…he wailed.
Those who gathered around, watching the old man kneeling beside Annie, holding his wife’s lifeless body. couldn’t help but weep.
None of them knew the true horror of what had happened. They didn’t see the cruelty hidden behind the online comments, the ones that had hurt Annie so deeply.
Once full of life, Annie now lay there, like a leaf detached from a branch, carried away from the warmth of home.
Then, out of the silence, candles flickered. Small lights appeared everywhere, brightening the dark Annie’s fans–those who had loved her–came from all sides, pulled together by grief.
For those who couldn’t be there, they lit candles online, calling out for Annie to come back, their lights shining for her.
In moments, the whole neighborhood and the internet glowed with candles, and a song filled the air:
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Little one, did you cry today? Did your friends all leave you, leaving you to face loneliness alone?
Pretty one, did you cry today? Did you ruin your beautiful dress, but have no one to talk to?
Smart one, did you cry today? Did you lose something precious and search for it all day long?
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My dear one, why couldn’t you let me understand? Did the wind blow out your light, leaving you to walk alone in the dark?
Dear one, wipe your tears. I’ll walk with you back home…
ie simple act of lighting candles brought everyone together–both those in the neighborhood and those
online.
Messages of love and kindness filled the air.
One fan, crying, read Annie’s final post aloud on a live stream:
My friends,
If one day I have to say goodbye to this world, please don’t think of me as weak.
Don’t make fun of me or get angry at me for not being strong enough. I love you all. I truly do. But my heart, for reasons I can’t explain, is fragile.
I’ve always felt like nothing, cast aside by the people who should have loved me.
The smallest things make me want to hide. I’ve tried so many times to love myself, to push through.
I’ve fought, struggled, tried to hold on, reaching for anything that might save me.
I begged this world not to think I was useless. I asked the winds to stop mocking my attempts.
I pleaded with those who gave me life to protect those who cared for me.
I prayed to end my pain.
But nothing changed. The pain never stopped. I’ve been so close to giving up, ready to fall into nothing.
I’m afraid that one day, I might just do it. But I can’t.
Not yet. I still owe so much to those who loved me.
I couldn’t fall.
I fear not of trials and tribulations. The only thing I fear is failure of repaying those who protected me.
with their lives.
Please, don’t hurt me anymore…
As the fan read those words, the crowd’s sorrow grew deeper. Tears fell, not just for Annie, but for anyone who had ever felt lost.
Kind people suffer in this world, their struggles so heavy to bear.
Robin stood silently, watching Crispin, his heart aching for him.
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“Sir!” A message blinked on Robin’s phone. The woman known as Holmes has been captured!”
“Bring her here, now!” Robin’s voice was sharp, filled with cold anger,
He pointed to a few of his men. “Take Annie to Sophie. Get her all the help she needs.”
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Without a word, the black–clad killers moved quickly. They carried Annie outside and into a waiting helicopter.
Crispin was taken to a special facility for treatment.
At a hotel in Brookhaven, in the presidential suite, four killers entered.
They led a woman, her head covered, to stand before Robin.
“Sir. Holmes is here.”
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Robin nodded to the black–clad men, signaling them to remove Holmes‘ hood.
She was young–just 23.
As the cloth came off, she squinted against the bright lights, trying to open her eyes.
The light in the room was overwhelming. For a moment, she couldn’t see a thing.
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lolmes‘ voice cracked as she yelled, “Who are you? Why are you doing this? I have no money! Please, don’t kill me!”
The room was still.
So still, it was suffocating.
It felt like an eternity before Holmes‘ vision cleared enough for her to focus on the man sitting across from her.
He was young, sharp–featured, with an unsettling calm in his eyes.
“Who are you?” she demanded. “Did you bring me here?”
Then, a thought hit her. “Wait… Have you seen my posts online? Do you know me? Or–maybe–do you like me?”
Robin didn’t reply. He was focused on the sleek phone in his hand, completely uninterested.
Holmes, feeling the weight of the silence, began scanning the room.
Where was she?
Her eyes fell on the coffee table in front of her.
She saw a cigarette holder with the words “Brookhaven Grand Hotel Presidential Suite, Special Use Only engraved on it.
The room around her was like something from a dream. The luxury was unlike anything she’d ever imagined.
Her heart skipped a beat as she turned her gaze back to Robin.
He had to be rich.
Maybe, if he was interested in her, it wouldn’t be so bad to stay for a few nights.
She could make a good deal, couldn’t she?
“Are you
Interested in me?” Holmes asked, her fingers pulling at her collar, adjusting it.
She was about to stand and move toward him when she caught herself.
A sharp, commanding voice shattered the silence.
“Kneell”
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Holmes barely had time to react before one of the black–clad men kicked her legs out from under her, sending her crashing to the ground. “If you move again, we’ll kill you!”
The words were strange. They didn’t sound like anything she’d heard before. It was Draconian, maybe. Whatever it was, it filled her with terror.
Who were they?
Why had Robin taken her? What did he want?
Is this your thing?” Holmes stammered, her voice trembling. “You bring me here, but you want me to neel? What’s going on?”
Robin didn’t even look up from the phone in his hand.
The phone belonged to Annie.
It was full of messages from people at the film studio.
“You’re Holmes, right?” Robin’s voice was cold, his gaze chilling as he finally raised his eyes. “You’ve been active online for a long time, haven’t you?”
“You look young, but you’ve been an active troll for almost seven years. Lots of crimes under your belt, I presume?”
Holmes forced a laugh. “You’re funny. She let out a nervous giggle. “Yeah, I’ve been on the internet for a while. You know me?
“Guess you’ve been following me, huh?”
Holmes smirked. “You rich guys are all the same. Kidnap a girl if you like her? I thought I was getting robbed for a second.”
She leaned back, trying to play it cool. “If you like me, just text me. No need for all this drama.”
Robin arched his eyebrow and put the phone down. “Do you know Annie?”
Holmes froze. “What? Who’s Annie?”
Robin’s eyes narrowed. Tell the truth.” His expression was unreadable.
“I’m telling you. I don’t know-
The sting of the slap shocked her into silence. “Answer properly!” the assassin barked.
Holmes held her check, tears instantly filling her eyes. “What is this? I’m telling the truth!”
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you don’t answer, we’ll kill you, the assassin growled, his voice cold as ice.
Robin glanced at her, his tone flat. “We didn’t bring you here to chat. We brought you here to kill you.”
Holmes couldn’t believe it. She let out a laugh, but it didn’t feel real. “You’re joking, right? This is a prank, isn’t it? Tell me it is. You’re scaring me.
The next slap hit her hard, almost knocking her off balance.
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Holmes was losing it. “What do you want from me? I’m nobody! I don’t have money! If this is about sex fine, I won’t resist! But why do you keep hitting me?”
“I wouldn’t touch you,” Robin replied coldly.
“Answer me. Who told you to ruin Annie from Luminous Studio?”
Holmes‘ voice broke. “I don’t know anyone named Annie!”
The slap echoed through the room.
“Keep hitting her until she talks,” Robin ordered, his face impassive as he reclined on the couch.
The assassin kept striking her.
“I’ll talk! Please, just stop!” Holmes cried, her face bruised and swollen from the hits.
“What do you want to know? I have no idea who Annie is. I got a call six months ago. They told me to start a smear campaign against Annie Howell until her reputation is destroyed.”
“I did as I was told.”
Robin leaned forward, his eyes locked on hers. “Who was it? How did you know Annie was connected to someone named Robin?”
Holmes sniffled, wiping her swollen eyes. “I don’t know who they were. But they told me about Robin. All they did was send me a bank card and wire 200,000 to my account.”
Robin’s voice was cold. “Find out where that money came from.”
One of the black–clad men rushed out of the room.
Five minutes later, he returned.
“The money came from a woman named Tiffany Waterson. She’s working with Annie on a film in Brighton.”
“Annie’s the lead, Tiffany’s the third lead. The money was transferred last month on the third.” Robin stood up, his voice calm. “Take care of her. Get rid of this woman.”
Holmes‘ heart sank. “What are you going to do? I’ve told you everything! Please don’t kill me!”
“It’s over,” Robin said, turning away. “You did your job. You took the money, so do your part and die He waved his hand, dismissing her.
Holmes was gagged, shoved into a sack, and dragged out of the room.
Robin picked up his phone and dialed Leonardo at Luminous Studio.
It was almost 2 a.m.
Leonardo jumped when he heard Robin’s voice. “Mr. Ramsey, is there an emergency?”
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“Get to the Brighton studio before 7 a.m. tomorrow,” Robin said, and hung up.
Leonardo sat frozen, his heart racing.
What had just happened?
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He had never seen Robin this furious.
He quickly turned to his assistant. “Has anyone from Luminous Studio upset Robin?”
The assistant hurried forward. “Mr. Leonardo, Annie… Annie died last night. She fell from a building.”
Léonardo sank into the couch, his mind spinning.
But he couldn’t figure out why Robin was so angry at him.
Why did he need to be in Brighton by morning?
Without another thought, Leonardo rushed to get ready. He didn’t have time to question anything.
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In the Presidential Suite of the Brookhaven Grand Hotel. Robin sat back on the couch, his legs stretched. out on the coffee table. He looked relaxed, but his eyes were sharp.
“Come in,” he said, his voice calm.
A man in black stepped into the room and immediately knelt before him. “Sir,” he said, lowering his head.
Robin didn’t move, his eyes still closed. “Any news on the Dragon Manor robbery? The one from 20 years
The man responded, “Sir, we’re still working on it. There were more than 30 dark groups involved, but it’s not fully clear yet.”
“We’re focusing on the Dark Lords, the Northern Star Sword Schooll, and some martial arts families from Draconia, as well as the Poison King Sect.”
“The investigation is still ongoing. We’ll have answers soon.”
“Dragon Manor had no prior conflict with these groups.
“We’re still trying to understand why they attacked together.”
He went on, “We’ve also learned that the Seven Kings from Draconia were delayed in arriving to help during the heist. They were held up by delayed orders from the Seven Great Royal Houses.”
Robin’s gaze sharpened. “Delayed orders? Who gave them those orders?”
“The orders came from the Dragon Palace,” the man answered. “It was led by the head of the Eight Kings.” “We’ve found out that it was Colonel Maurice Quattro who was in charge that night. He was the officer on duty. He died of illness a year after the heist,”
“So, the person who gave the orders remains unknown.”
Robin’s tone hardened. “Keep looking into it.”
“Yes, Sir,” the man said, bowing his head.
The silence stretched on, and the man stood still, waiting.
Finally, he spoke up. “Sir, is there anything else you need from me?”
Robin stretched, yawning. “Anything you’re not telling me?”
The man stiffened, his voice shaking. “Sir, I… I dare not speak of it.”
“Answer me,” Robin said, his voice colder now. “Old Fred told you to follow me. What other orders do you have?”
The man quickly knelt. “I can’t say, Sir.”
Robin’s voice turned icy. “Can’t say? Does that mean you’re refusing to obey me?”
“Sir, Old Fred said we must keep everything secret… even about you.” The man’s voice trembled as he
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“Speak now.” Robin demanded, his voice hard. Tell me what Old Fred wants. Or I’ll make sure you never speak again.”
The black–clad man flinched. “But if I speak, Old Fred and Lady Sophie will kill me. Please. Sir… don’t make me
Robin flicked his sleeve, his expression unreadable. “You’ll die either way. Speak, and I might show mercy.”
The man stayed silent, his head bowed, barely whispering, “Sir…
“I know Sophie’s rules, Robin said with a cold smile. “Once orders are broken, there’s no mercy.”
He paused for a moment, then added, “But if Sophie causes trouble. I’ll make sure Old Fred divorces her.”
The black–clad assassin hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Old Fred told us to protect you, but he also ordered us to find an emerald pendant lost in the Dragon Manor heist 20 years ago.”
“An emerald pendant? What kind of pendant? Robin asked, suddenly alert.
The man replied, “A phoenix emerald pendant.”
Robin froze for a second. “Phoenix emerald pendant?”
He turned his gaze toward the dark window. He remembered the phoenix emerald pendant in Marge’s
hand.
Could that be the pendant Old Fred was searching for?
Was there a connection between Marge and Old Fred?
Was Joanna Old Fred’s lost daughter from years ago?
Robin slowly turned and walked over to the Dark Web assassin. “Alright,” he said quietly. “For now, keep this from Old Fred.”
The assassin blinked in surprise. “Sir…“.
“Is it really that hard?” Robin asked, his voice cold.
“Yes, Sir,” the assassin replied.
“I’ll speak with Old Fred and Sophie about this in a few days. It has nothing to do with you,” Robin said firmly.
“Yes, Sir, the man said, bowing his head.
“Now, drop everything. Focus entirely on the investigation into the Dragon Manor heist from 20 years ago. Report any findings to me immediately!” Robin commanded.
Urs. Sir.”
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Tiffany, the tritagonist of the Luminous Studio production, was chatting excitedly with several actors. about the lead female role in the upcoming film.
“Mr. Horseshoe says my image, my style, and everything about me is perfect for the lead role, Tiffany said, her eyes shining. This script feels like it was written just for me.”
The male lead interjected, “Tiffany, the director has already decided. The lead female role is for Ms. Annie. Luminous Studio’s headquarters has already approved it. How can Mr. Horseshoe just change it?”
Tiffany raised her chin proudly. “Mr. Horseshoe will submit the change to headquarters today. And Mr. Jamie Lynch, the investor, will increase his investment for me.”
I’m saying I’ll play the lead role. If I don’t, Mr. Lynch said they’ll pull their funding.
The second female lead laughed and shook her head. “Tiffany, Luminous Studio is inuch stronger than the Lynch family of Brighton.”
“Plus, Mr. Leonardo from Luminous Studio doesn’t lack money. No one can touch the role he’s decided
on.”
“Mr. Leonardo personally chose Annie to play the lead. How can Mr. Horseshoe just change it? Doesn’t he fear Leonardo might fire him?”
A sly smile appeared in Tiffany’s eyes. “But what if Annie throws a tantrum and refuses to play?”
“Annie’s in Draconia. She has to come,” the male lead sneered.
The crew had been focused on filming the outdoor scenes the night Annie fell. They didn’t know anything….. about what had happened.
Meanwhile, the authorities in Draconia had moved fast to erase all footage from the scene at Brookhaven Residence.
By morning, the crew was still in the dark about Annie’s accident.
The second female lead gave a dismissive smile. “Annie’s big, sure. But she’s never acted like some kind of star. She’s always been kind to us. There’s no way she’d back out like you say.”
Tiffany threw her head back and laughed. “Wanna bet? I promise you, Annie won’t show up. And once she’s gone, she’ll never come back. Watch.”
A voice cut through the tension. “Even if Annie doesn’t come, you won’t be the lead. You won’t even get a role, trash.”
Tiffany’s face twisted in anger. Her eyes sparked with fury.
“And who are you?” she spat. “Coming in here and messing with our show?”
The crew turned, watching Robin walk toward them. They instinctively stepped aside, creating a path for
him.
Tiffany sneered, hands on her hips. “Mr. Horseshoe said if Annie can’t make it, I’m the one for the lead. You’re not even part of this crew. Get out.”
Robin didn’t flinch. He met her gaze with a hard stare. “No matter what happens, you’ll never be the lead, You’re not even good enough for the third spot.
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“Are you trying to start something?” Tiffany hissed, baring her teeth and pointing at him.
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Everyone in the studio stood frozen, eyes wide with shock. Robin’s sudden attack had left them all stunned.
They had no idea why he had targeted Tiffany so viciously.
Had she crossed the wrong line? Had she offended someone powerful?
Tiffany clutched her bruised face, her voice full of fury. “You hit me! I swear, I’ll make you pay for this!”
Tin a star at Luminous Studio! You’ve just taunted them!” She spat, her words cutting through the air.
“Mr. Leonardo will never let a thug like you get away with this!”
Robin calmly wiped his hands with a wet wipe, as though he’d just brushed off dust. “Even if Leonardo himself shows up, he’ll be begging me.”
The crew gasped. Was he serious? Did he even know who he was talking about?
Tiffany, blood still dripping from her mouth, laughed bitterly. “You poor fool. You have no idea what Luminous Studio is, do you?”
Let me tell you, she continued, sneering. “Luminous Studio rules the Southeast Aurientia entertainment scene. Behind it is the Dicker family, the richest, most powerful family in the world!”
“Mr. Leonardo is their heir. And he’s a partner in the Aldridges–one of the biggest names in the world!” “You’re causing trouble here? Luminous Studio could wipe you out without a second thought!”
Robin’s smile was icy. “Oh? Luminous Studio is so mighty? I don’t feel a thing.”
“You who are you? Don’t come near me away, but fear clouded her face.
“Tiffany’s voice shook, her body trembling as she tried to back
Robin took his wet wipe and casually cleaned the blood off her cheek. I’m Robin. Weren’t you the one who had Holmes, Pine24, and DripDrip trash me and Annie online?”
“Did you think you could smear my name without consequences?”
He grinned, then yanked her by the hair and slammed her head into the nearby wall.
Tiffany’s nose crunched painfully as it collided with the wall. She gasped. “You monster! Call Leonardo now! Have him deal with this psychopath!”
The entire crew was paralyzed. No one moved.
Justin Horseshoe, the director, slowly stepped forward, his voice shaky but firm. “Who are you? How dare you barge into our base?”
Before he could finish, Robin cut him off. “Leonardo, get in here.”
The room was silent as Leonardo, flanked by bodyguards and assistants, rushed in, his eyes wide with
concern.
Tiffany, still writhing in pain, screamed. “Mr. Leonardo, this thug says even you’ll be kneeling before him!”
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He jabbed a finger at everyone. “Get your *sses out of here!”
Everyone in the studio immediately understood what was about to happen. The crew quickly fled the scene.
Two large bodyguards kicked Tiffany’s legs out from under her.
She fell to her knees, crying out in pain. “Boss, he hit me! Why are you doing this to me? What did I do wrong?
“Still talking back when death’s knocking?” Leonardo’s voice was cold. “Tell me, what did you do to Annie?”
Tiffany froze.
She hadn’t expected Leonardo to bring this
- up.
It was clear he already knew about her role in inciting the online attack against Annie.
She knelt, her voice shaky. “Mr. Leonardo, I was just confused, but I didn’t do anything to hurt Annie….
“Confused?” Leonardo’s tone grew sharp. “You ruined Annie’s life! You think ‘confused‘ is an excuse?”
“You have to die for this!”
Tiffany, terrified, begged for mercy. “Mr. Leonardo, please forgive me! I didn’t do this on my own. It was the investor, Jamie, who told me to do it.”
“I was just jealous. I didn’t think Annie and Ivy would be favored by the company. I complained to Jamie about it, and he came to me. He said he would help me.”
Leonardo scoffed. “The company doesn’t give you chances because you’re not worthy of them!”
“The company makes plans. It’s not about just promoting anyone. You’re not strong enough to risk anything for!”
“You’ve been here a few days. How long have Ivy and Annie been here? And you want to sabotage them over this? You’re a vicious woman!
“Not only did you incite online trolls, you also encouraged Annie’s own parents to stir up trouble.
“If Annie hadn’t tried to jump, I wouldn’t have known just how much damage you’ve caused behind the
scenes!
Tiffany trembled, shaking with fear. “Mr. Leonardo, Jamie made me do it. He found me when I was down.” “He felt sorry for me and promised to help.
“He told me, in this industry, you can’t be stiff and follow the rules. You have to fight and take what’s yours. It you don’t know how to get ahead, you’ll never make it.”
“So, he told me to take out anyone in my way. I’d take their place.”
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“I started with Annie. I figured if I could take her down, then next Ed get rid of Ivy, and I’d be the lead
Jamie used his private investigator to track Annie’s life, her connections.”
“He had me pay trolls to spread rumors about Annie and Mr. Ramsey
“I wanted to destroy them, make people believe Annie only got the lead role because of some dirty deal with a man named Robin.”
“Then, he had me pay people to encourage Annie’s real parents to go to the press, claiming she was heglecting them. That way, Annie’s life would fall apart.”
“At the same time, I spread rumors about Annie and Robin, saying she wouldn’t even give her parents money. Once people found out about Robin, it would drag Ivy into the mess.”
“That would ruin both their images.”
Then, I could take over.”
Leonardo shook his head, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. “Do you have any idea who Mr. Ramsey is?”
Tiffany looked up at Robin, fear creeping into her voice. “Mr. Lynch said he’s just an executive at Shoestring Group. He’s nothing to worry about.”
“He told me to expose Robin, spread rumors about his complicated relationships with Annie and Ivy, and ruin them.
Leonardo’s laugh was full of scorn. “You’re a fool. You don’t even know who you’re dealing with.”
“To attack someone like Mr. Ramsey without knowing who he is, you’re asking for death!”
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Leonardo’s face darkened. With a swift motion, he slapped Tiffany across the face.
“Do you really think you can stand against Mr. Ramsey?” he growled.
“You should know this: Luminous Studio is his. It belongs to Mr. Ramsey.”
“Every dark organization out there bows before him. He could take down Phoenix Vanguard alone.”
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“Do you honestly think you can insult him and get away with it?”
“Annie’s life is ruined because of you. No one can save you now. You’re done for.”
Tiffany stared at Robin as he walked away, dread pooling in her stomach.
She hadn’t known. Not in her wildest dreams could she have imagined this man’s true power.
Leonardo wasn’t just talking big.
He was careful, respectful, even deferential in Robin’s presence.
Tiffany had once believed the Dickers heir–this rich, untouchable man–was the top of the world.
Now, she saw she was nothing more than a small fish in a vast ocean.
Robin was the real force.
The one who controlled everything.
Her foolish trust in Jamie had led her here. She had chased after something she could never catch.
Now, she had nowhere to run
Tiffany crawled behind Robin, her voice trembling. “Mr. Ramsey, I beg you, forgive me. I didn’t know who you were. If I had known-
Robin didn’t even look back. He gestured for Leonardo. “Don’t waste my time with this nonsense. Finish it.”
Without another word, he turned and left.
Outside, the directors and actors straightened up the moment they saw him. “Mr. Ramsey, it’s an honor!” Robin didn’t acknowledge them. His eyes were icy, filled with a cold resolve.
Jamie. The Lynches.
He smiled to himself. If they wanted to meet their end, he’d make sure they got exactly what they wished for
A Mercedes pulled up, and Ivy stepped out, rushing over to Robin. “Mr. Ramsey, you’re here!”
Robin nodded once, his gaze still fixed ahead.
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Two bodyguards dragged Tiffany, her face a mess of blood. Ivy froze, her body shivering with a chill.
Looking at the scene–Leonardo and the crew standing nearby–she quickly pieced it all together.
She glanced at Robin, her heart skipping a beat.
The morning sun bathed his face, but there was no warmth in his eyes.
Yet something stirred inside Ivy.
This man was driven by loyalty, by honor.
Every step he took, every choice he made, was for Annie.
They had known each other barely a moment, yet Robin’s actions spoke louder than words.
He was doing this because Annie was Santiago’s sister. And Robin would go to any length to protect her.
Ivy stared at Robin’s cold face. A tear threatened to fall from her eye.
She wanted to run to him, to throw herself into his arms and cry. But she stayed still, forcing herself to hold it together.
“Mr. Ramsey, thank you…. for everything you’ve done for Annie.”
Robin didn’t answer.
Ivy saw something shift in him. The man who was always so steady, so unbreakable, seemed to falter. His throat tightened. She could almost hear it.
The morning light washed over his face. His eyes, deep and endless, seemed full of things he wasn’t saying. Ivy felt a bitter sorrow in those eyes. She didn’t know why it hurt so much to look at them.
She lowered her head, pushing back the tears that wanted to escape. “Mr. Ramsey, I’m here to take Annie’s
role.”
“Then do it,” Robin said, his voice flat. “I’m leaving.
Leonardo hurried to catch up. Mr. Ramsey, I’ll be at the Brighton studio until the film’s finished. This film …it’s for Annie,”
Robin didn’t slow down. He waved without looking back.
He didn’t get into Ferell’s car. Instead, a Hummer and four Grand Cherokees followed him.
The light from the early sun danced through the trees, leaving golden patches on the ground,
People moved down Brighton’s West Street, busy with their own lives, unaware of what had just happened. The world moved on, indifferent.
Each day, somewhere, there was joy, pain, laughter, and sorrow. Some moments were big. Some were
small
And no one noticed when someone was gone or when someone else
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The most important people were just flashes in time, here one moment and gone the next.
Life was a mix of happiness and sadness. The beginning and the end were all the same.
At the end of it all, there was peace. Or so it was said.
Lives, like the morning light, burned bright but disappeared before anyone could understand.
No one would remember how brilliant it was. No one would remember the goodbyes.
Everything moved so fast. It started, and then it was over.
A wise man once said. “One flower, one world. One glance, a billion years.”
A single breath can carry a lifetime.
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Time was too short. If something needed to be done, do it now. If something needed to be loved, love it
now.
There was no future. Just the now.
The only thing worth holding on to was the fleeting moment.
Robin walked down the street. He didn’t know where he was going. He just kept moving.
Robin didn’t realize how far he had walked until he found himself standing at the gates of Brighton University.
His mind wandered, consumed by thoughts of the phoenix emerald pendant, tangled in Marge’s belongings on the high–speed train.
It felt like more than a coincidence.
There was something about that pendant. Something that gnawed at him, pulling him in.
It wasn’t just curiosity. It was a strange pull, a sense of urgency.
The more he thought about it, the louder the echoes in his mind grew.
Screams. Sharp and terrible..
Cries of pain. Shouts of warning. The weight of lost hope.
He didn’t know if these were just fleeting memories or something deeper, something older.
But the noise, the bloodshed, the feeling of chaos was all too real.
Every time it came to him, it felt like a sharp jab in his chest.
Like a knife wound that didn’t quite heal.
It wasn’t just a memory–it was a feeling that stretched across time and space, as if it belonged to a world
that wasn’t his own.
He paused, taking a slow breath.
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What was this?
Why couldn’t he shake it?
He had to know.
Before he could think any further, two dark figures darted past him.
Instinct told him these were the ones he had been waiting for. They were after Marge, just like him.
They moved fast, slipping into the cafeteria dorm area.
The breakfast crowd was thinning, and the cleaning crew began their rounds.
He followed their trail, making his way to the back of the building.
One of the men was climbing up the side of the dorm, heading for a window on the fourth floor.
Before he could make it inside, Robin grabbed him by the arm, pulling him back to the ground.
The man hit the pavement hard and tried to reach for his weapon.
Robin snatched the gun from his grasp, casually twirling it in his fingers. “Talk, Robin demanded, his voice low. “Who sent you? What’s your purpose here?”
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The man looked at Robin, his eyes wide, his mouth frozen in fear. He couldn’t speak. Not a word came
out.
Robin clicked off the safety on his gun, pressing it to the man’s head. “Tell me what I want to know. Or you’ll die here.”
The man’s breath hitched. “General Ramsey, 1… I was sent by General Grayson.”
was obvious the man recognized Robin.
He knew exactly who he was,
Robin didn’t have time for games.
If you didn’t answer, he didn’t hesitate. He would shoot.
“What does Grayson want from me?” Robin’s voice was calm, like he was discussing the weather. He flipped the safety back on the gun..
“General Grayson… he wants me to look into Marge and Joanna,” the man stammered, his eyes darting nervously.
Robin slapped him, light but firm. “Stay away from them. Tell Grayson that if he comes near them again. I won’t ask questions. I’ll just kill you.”
The man nodded quickly, “Yes, General Ramsey,” and scrambled to his feet. Without another word, he snatched the gun and ran out of the campus.
Robin glanced up at the fourth–floor window.
He jumped up the stairs, quickly closed the window, and turned away.
As he walked through the campus, the cherry blossoms that once bloomed so beautifully now lay scattered on the ground, withering away.
The flowers, so full of life one day, were already fading.
Their bright, brief existence was like a shooting star–here, then gone.
All it took was one storm, one gust of wind, and the blossoms were go
gone.
The earth was left clean, as it had never been
Robin looked up at the tree, its bare branches barely holding onto a few petals. He shook his head.
He walked past the fallen petals, their scent still lingering in the air, and entered the cafeteria. Inside, he saw Marge, small and busy, wiping down the tables. She worked hard, moving quickly with
purposes
A Team of sunlight came through the window, shining on her face. Robin saw the joy in her expression. She had changed. The woman who on seemed so burdened, so worn, was now at peace.
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Her daughter. Joanna, no longer needed to worry about surviving.
Marge had a job.
She could see Joanna every day, watch her grow.
It wasn’t much, but it was enough.
It was the happiest time of Marge’s life.
As a mother, there was nothing greater than knowing your child was safe.
Robin could feel it- the love of a mother in her every movement. It was real. It was undeniable.
“Mr. Ramsey
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Marge’s voice caught Robin’s attention. She blinked in surprise when she saw him. “What brings you here today?”
She paused, then added. “Joanna talks about you a lot.”
“She says she still owes you a meal.”
“Now that she has her scholarship, she wants to take you, Brenda, and Marissa out to dinner.”
Robin smiled a little. “We’ll get that chance soon.”
“Have you eaten yet, Mr. Ramsey?” Marge asked.
Robin shook his head. “Not yet
Wait here, she said. “The cafeteria still has some leftover breakfast for the staff. I can get you a plate.
Robin didn’t turn her down.
Marge quickly moved to the counter.
She came back holding a hot bowl of millet porridge, some buns, and some greens.
She had even asked the cook to fry two eggs for him.
Robin stared at the steaming food. The tension inside him eased.
It felt good
Like home.
That warmth had been missing for far too long.
Marge watched him closely as he stared at the meal, worry in her eyes. “Mr. Ramsey, is this not what you like? I thought someone of your standing would prefer Western food.”
Robin shook his head, smiling softly. “I love this kind of breakfast. Simple, honest, and comforting.
onral,
Marge looked puzzled She stared at him for a long moment, confused.
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Robin dug in, tasting the porridge, savoring the vegetables. His appetite grew,
This was easily one of the best breakfasts he’d ever had.
Marge sat a little ways away, her eyes focused on him.
She looked like she was trying to read him, her gaze sharp, intense.
There was something so familiar in his expression. It was too familiar.
Too much like the master from the past.
Could he really be the lost heir she had thought was gone forever?
Her heart raced. She wanted to believe it so badly.
But she stayed quiet. Too many thoughts crowded her mind, too many things she couldn’t say.
If he was her old master’s son, then the world that was lying in wait for him had nothing but a gaping abys
“Breakfast was great, Marge. Thanks! I’m heading out now. Gonna check on Brenda.”
“Okay, Mr. Ramsey Marge watched him for a moment, unsure, until Robin turned and left the cafeteria.
As he stepped outside, Brenda spotted him, her face lighting up with excitement. “Hey, Robin! What brings you here this morning?
Robin shrugged. “Came to see you.”
Brenda looped her arm around his, beaming. “Robin, the counselor wants us to update our info–family and income details for Draconia. What should I put?”
“Family and income? Robin paused, thinking
They don’t already know about your family? What did you put down before? I never asked.”
“I didn’t want to make it obvious. Thought it might affect your work, so I just said we run a soup
restaurant.
“Then keep that. I used to be a bartender” Robin grinned. “Just go with that”
“Okay, that’ll make things easier. Brenda nodded.
Robin smiled. “But what’s with the income part? Why do they need family income info in college?
Brenda shook her head. “Not sure. Maybe they’re picking students for leadership roles.”
“Ah, I see Robin raised an eyebrow, curious. “How’s school going for you?”
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Brenda grinned wide. “Tin at the top of the class. My average’s over 90
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“Impressive. Keep it up, Robin said, ruffling her hair
“Robin, our school’s hosting a May party at the end of the month. If you’re still in Brighton, can you come with Marrisa
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“Really? You’re performing?” Robin raised an eyebrow. He remembered Ivy mentioning that Rhea was also part of the event.
Brenda smiled mischievously. “Everyone has to perform, but I’ve got talent.”
Robin chuckled. “I’ll try to make it. Let me know if you need anything for your act–clothes, props, whatever.
“No worries. Robin. I’ve got everything. I’ll reach out to you before the event. You’ll want to see your little Brenda showing off her charm.
Robin smiled and gave her hair another ruffle. “Alright, I’ll head out now.”
Just then, his phone rang. It was Vera. “Robin, where are you?”
Tm at Brighton University.”
You’re in Brighton? I’m heading there soon for my grandmother’s 80th birthday. If you’re free, do you want to join me? It’s at the Lynches‘ place.”
