Claire then grabbed her hand and looked at the jade ring on her finger, which glowed with soft light, and as Claire looked into it, it was suddenly swept with warmth throughout her body, and her eyes shined emerald for a second and returned to her natural color. The spirit Qi from the ring entered Claire and began to circulate into her meridians, then entered her heart, giving her a pleasant feeling.“Where did you get this ring? You should know that you should never place it on this ring finger until you get married.” Claire said, pulling herself out of the trance.“It was given to me by my brother and specially made for me.” Tabitha proudly said, showing the ring off.Joan looked at the jade ring and gasped. She was familiar with precious stones and jewelry, and this was an imperial jade ring worth a million. The craftsmanship to produce a ring like this was a genius of a crafter.“Darling, you said Blake gave you this? Could you tell me where he bought such a ring?” Asked Joan.“I
Tabitha walked in and saw the gifts that Blake had bought and smiled. “What a beautiful bracelet mom, and that pendant do enhance your outfit, Claire. Blake will swoon over you while you wear it.” “What nonsense are you spouting? This has got to be one of your sister’s admirers who gifted these. What has that good-for-nothing ever accomplished and given to this family? Let me say this: you must stop all this foolishness and stay away from Blake. He’s not good for your image. Just look at this bracelet. How could someone like him ever afford something this exquisite unless he stole it.” Julie went on a barrage of remarks against Blake. “Mom, I happen to know….” Tabitha was about to say they were from Blake, but he entered at that moment. “Is everyone ready? We don’t want to be late for dinner.” Blake said and walked towards the front door to leave when his mother-in-law stopped him. “And where do you think you are going dressed like that?” “Why, to the Weston dinner. Tabitha invit
“And why couldn’t Blake have gifted it?” Claire asked, starting to get upset.“Ha, ha, don’t make me laugh. How could a delivery person making a thousand a week afford a lavish gift like that?” Henry responded.“Well, Blake is no longer just a delivery person. He owns the delivery service now and will reopen it Tuesday.” Claire refuted Henry. Blake was taken aback; this was the first time Claire had stood up for him, and a warm feeling overcame him.“All the more that he couldn’t afford it. How could he if the business isn’t even opened yet?”“There’s no use explaining it to you. Come, Blake. Grandfather is probably waiting for us, and we’ve wasted our time as it is.” Claire said, pulling Blake with her into the estate. Henry shook his head in disbelief, and Samantha had a wicked grin as they followed.When they entered the foyer where they had first met. Claire let Blake’s hand go with her blushing and turned toward him—allowing Henry and Samantha to enter the dining room before Clai
“It’s fine, and I’ll go wait for you to finish in the living room. It’s my fault for arriving so late.” Blake said to her and smiled as he turned around and left the room with everyone still laughing at his back. He didn’t want to cause more problems for Claire.“Where is my grandson-in-law?” George asked, seeing that all the chairs were occupied except for his deceased wife’s, which had been vacant since her death but always had a setting for her.“He left earlier to the living room, father. Knowing his place, he departed to the living room, seeing he couldn’t be where he shouldn’t be.” Julie said before Claire could answer.“That’s not right. Brother was invited just as the rest of you. What happened?” Tabitha asked loudly.“Watch your tone, girl. Lying trash like him doesn’t belong here with the rest of the family and distinguished guests.” Julie said back to Tabitha.“Silence! The both of you. I will go and see what is going on myself. He is part of this family whether you like it
After Henry and Samantha returned, the meal continued, and there was excited chatter about the shares and the investment among everyone. The only people not enjoying the meal were Tabitha and Claire, who always would look in the direction of the living room where Blake resided.When the meal ended, the board of directors, Henry’s family, and Miss. Kingsley stated their farewells to George and left the room, leaving Julie and her two daughters there with George.“Now that everyone has left, will you kindly explain what happened in Vegas?” George asked, placing his hands under his chin.“There is not much to tell. I got carried away in my fun and had a little mishap.” Julie stated like it was not a big deal.“A little mishap? Mom, you lost fifteen million dollars at the casino, and I don’t call that a little mishap.” Tabitha stated angrily.“Fifteen million? How the hell did you lose fifteen million, pray tell?” George asked. This was not a tiny amount; this was equivalent to a quarter’
“What about Tabitha? She went to see your family in the countryside.”“Yes, my grandfather, Robert Elon, the past head of the family, retired to the country for the fresh air and comfort of the country. Tabitha is now my adopted sister and heiress to the Elon estate.” Blake said, placing his hand behind his head when he saw the shock on George’s face.“That would mean….”“Yea, I’m now the head of the family and will be taking the CEO position of Elon Conglomerate in the Capital, and I am already taking the CEO position of Elon Trust Enterprises here in Swanville,” Blake said, not wanting to hide his identity anymore from his marital grandfather. He felt George would not take advantage of his identity, being he hadn’t already.George sat there, not saying anything as he tried to comprehend what he was told. He knew that Blake was the grandchild of the Elon family but didn’t know the family laws that would make Blake the heir of the Elon family and make Tabitha the new heiress to this w
They left the estate and drove back to the Villa. It was past ten when they arrived, and the women seemed a little tired.“I’ll be arriving early tomorrow to pick Tabitha up to bring her back to her college, and I’ll be staying for at least two days to handle some family matters,” Blake announced as they entered the home.“What of the chores? If you think you can weasel out of doing your share, you have another thing coming, and I will not allow it. Tabitha is responsible enough to take the train, and as for your family affairs, it can wait for a more convenient time. I have plans for Monday that can’t be delayed.” Julie stated with her arms across her chest. She had all the intentions of having Blake prepare a meal for Steve when he returned.“It’s not safe for a young woman like Tabitha to ride the train alone. And I need to return the rental as well. The business I need to handle shouldn’t take long, but it does involve the head of the family, so it can’t be delayed. It was entrust
“I think we will gladly accept your offer. It would be troublesome to drive to and from home and work tomorrow.” Betty said, calming herself with Carol nodding in agreement.“Then I will be going to shower first as you two can go and pick out something from the selections available. I should be finished by then, and I’ll handle the dishes after.” Blake stated as he rose from the table and entered the bathroom.Not liking that Blake would do the dishes after cooking for them, Carol collected the dirty dishes and started to wash them as Betty went into the room to sort out their outfits, only to rush back out and, not saying a word, drag Carol into the room.“Hey, what gives? I was almost finished.” Carol exclaimed.“Look,” Betty whispered and pointed at the peephole in the wall.Bewildered, Carol made her way and looked into the hole and, trying to hold her gasp placed her hand over her mouth. Blake was still showering, and all his glory was being shown to her. Swallowing her saliva, h
Blake and Gloria looked at one another in surprise, and Blake frowned.“So you’ve been hiding your powers,” Blake said, not showing any shock.“What’s it to you, freak,” Jerold responded with an evil glare.“What’s your plan?” Blake asked. “Capture Olivia, brainwash her to convince her Father not to pursue the bill my Father wants to pass?”Jerold then turned to Blake with a smile.“What a clever boy. Seen right through me, have you? But it’s too late. With Olivia as my girlfriend, her Father has to listen to her, or maybe something nasty will happen to her.” Jerold stated.“Let her go. She is innocent.” Gloria called out and was about to move against Jerold when Olivia moved between them.“Move out of the way, Olivia,” Gloria said.“You will not hurt my boyfriend. What? Jealous that I got a boyfriend now?” Olivia asked, looking at Gloria with an evil look.“Olivia, listen to what you are saying. We have been friends for so long.” Gloria said, trying to get through to Olivia and snap
While the adults were discussing the situation, Blake Jr. and Gloria traveled along the shadows with Blake’s powerful Darkness Law and headed to the isolated room holding Olivia. When they arrived at the door, one could see that there were many runes and symbols on the door protecting it.“When did the church have such an array?” Blake Jr. asked, only to have Gloria shake her head in response.Behind the door lay Olivia, waking up from the chloroform given to her to make her come with the men more easily. When she awoke, her head hurt, and she dizzily swayed when she rose.“Ah, you are awake.” A familiar voice came that made her turn her head too quickly. To see Jerold sitting there patiently.“Ow, Jerold, have we been kidnapped?” Olivia asked, holding her head.“No, not really. My Father wants to meet with your Father to discuss some things, and we are here to wait.” Jerold said, looking like he was excited to be with Olivia.“Jerold, that is kidnapping. Your Father will be in troubl
Blake followed behind with the children, Consuela and Michael, as Reverend Fengway began his speech on what the church did for the community and the city.“The Lord works in mysterious ways.” Reverend Fengway said when they stopped under a rather large cross depicting Jesus’s crucifixion.The room was only lit by dim lighting, and unknown to Reverend Fengway, this was Blake Jr’s chance. Taking Gloria in his arms, he melded into the shadows.“How so?” Asked Blake, looking at Reverend Fengway; he suddenly felt an ominous presence. “Consuela, take the children back to the car.”Before they could move, the room became bright. As bright as the sum when a person began to descend in front of the group.Michael looked on and saw who was arriving, and he sneered in discontent. How could he not recognize the angel arriving? His arch-rival within the dimension Heaven.“Archangel Ezekiel, it’s been a while.” Michael’s voice came before the light dissipated.There before them was a tall man seven
Blake and Michael were on their way to the Ministry of the Church when the revelation that Consuela was with the children was heading there to meet with him.“Damn, I forgot about the children,” Blake muttered to himself.Feeling that they could take care of themselves, he didn’t share Claire’s worry and knew of Consuela’s strength.“Michael, when we get there, watch over the children as well,” Blake said.Michael looked at Blake in the back of the car with surprise.“Your children will be there as well?” Michael asked.He had little time to know the children and didn’t know their powers.“This will be a training lesson for them,” Blake replied and left it like that.‘A training lesson? Who sends their children into a battle as a training lesson?’ Michael thought to himself.Not long after, they arrived at their destination and parked alongside Consuela, who was waiting outside the car with the children inside, anxiously wanting to help. Blake exited the car and met with Consuela.“Yo
When the rest of the children left, only Blake was in his seat, and Miss. Price was behind her desk looking at the work they had submitted for the day. Blake patiently waited while Miss. Price looked over some of the work, then placed the papers down and looked at the youth in front of her sternly.“Blake, Elon.” Miss. Price said rather coldly.“Yes. Miss. Price?” Blake asked.“It’s come to my attention that you are to commence in a fight after school?”“No, Miss. Price.” Blake replied, making her eye twitch that he would lie in front of her so blatantly.“Are you lying? It’s been traveling in the school that Jerold has challenged you behind the gym. Are you denying this?” Miss. Price asked.“No. Miss Price. It’s as it’s been said. Jerold does want to fight behind the gym.” Blake said.“Then why lie and tell me no when I asked you.” Miss Price asked, flustered over the conversation.“I replied to your question about whether I was going to fight. I replied no because I had no intention
Gloria frowned and was about to move to help Blake with her wind powers.“Stop! What are you doing? We are in school.” Blake stopped Gloria.“What? I wanted to help you dust off.” Gloria said, pouting her displeasure at him stopping her.“Not in school. We can’t show our powers so easily. Jerold is already calling us freaks.” Blake said, looking sternly at her.“Hey, what’s the hold-up? I’m hungry.” A voice came behind them, and a young boy with brown hair and almost the same features as Blake arrived, along with another girl with long black hair.“That’s all you ever think of is food, Kyle,” Gloria said. “Blake was bullied again.”“Isn’t that the third time this week?” Lacey asked with a soft voice.“Fourth, if you include what he did in class by tripping Blake when he went to do the math problem,” Olivia stated.“Come on, let’s go and eat,” Blake said as he led the four others into the school cafeteria line.While they were waiting, Olivia inched her way closer to Blake. “Are you co
“I’ll be staying here as well,” Maia said with a gleam in her eye.“I don’t want you to go and do anything foolish.” Blake Prime said.“Don’t worry. I’ll watch her and the rest of the family well.” Blake three stated.“I’ll be returning to the Small World and increase my cultivation. The Syrum Syndicate has finally stabilized, and I can focus on my training.” Dynasty replied.“I can’t leave and need to tend to the baby, but Nancy, you should go into the Small World at least and continue cultivating,” Koran said, looking at Nancy, who had always stayed by her side.“No need. When you give birth, we will continue.” Nancy replied, looking like it didn’t matter whether she needed to cultivate or not.“I will return to the Small World as well.” Kelly Wheaton proclaimed, not giving a reason.“I’ll be following you then as well. I asked for a few days off from the precinct and said I would bring my level up.” Jill said, placing her arm around the youthful girl beside her.Then, all attention
“I’ll speak to Kilgore on this matter,” Jack said, sighing. This would also damage the family’s reputation. Using the Kilgore family and then kicking them out of the family was a great taboo in the Upper Realm. Who would trust such a family?“Talk, talk, talk, just go and kick his sorry ass to the street; I never liked that man, to begin with.” Roseline’s Grandfather stated this with a harumph to emphasize his discontent. “My Roseline was always too good for him.”Roseline sighed in relief. With her Grandfather here, she was surely going to dissolve her marriage to Robertson Kilgore, and then she would be free to pursue Blake with a clear conscience.“Come. Let Grandpa Harold have a look at you.” Grandpa Harold said with a kind smile at his Granddaughter.“Grandpa,” Roseline said, and she arrived before her Grandfather with a girlish smile.“Good, good. You’ve grown in your cultivation, to middle God Lord, not too shy from the peak if I don’t miss my guess.” Grandpa Harold proclaimed
“What? God Lord? Roseline, how could you be God Lord?” Rosleine’s Mother asked, surprised by this fact.“Not only God Lord but middle level. She is only one level under Robertson. How is this possible?” Roseline’s Father asked with suspicion in his eyes. “ Have you been removing the Origin Stones or Crystals without permission?”“Father, what Daughter to you take me as?” Roseline asked, feeling disappointed in her Father. Instead of praising her for her accomplishments, he accused her of stealing. “ You know I’m a Master Formations Master, I utilized an Origin gathering Formation.”Roseline had thought about how to explain her increase to her parents a long time ago when she witnessed Blake creating his Spirit Qi gathering Formation and was able to utilize it here in the Upper Realm. The Gathering Formation had been lost for generations, and no one could directly cultivate the Origin within the Upper Realm.“Impossible. That Formation has been lost for so long. How could you know of s