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Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 53: THE ADMITTANCE
In and out of his office, Eric doesn't want to share what he saw, but his actions speak louder than his silence."Coffee, sir?" I asked, which he declined at the very nearest opportunity he had.Passing by me like a wind, he headed to his pantry and came back, taking nothing with him.I swear, I'm getting dizzy from him going back and forth worse than not having a good night sleep at all."Allen, call Schmidt and tell him that I will reschedule our meeting next week," he told me before entering his office before I could even nod my head.But as he approached the door, he suddenly fell on his knees, screaming in yells.His limbs are tweaking like he's having a seizure."Oh my!"Running straight to him, I knelt on the floor and rolled him. But what I saw caused me to yelp.There it is again, his eyes. As if there's black ink spilled to them and the sides of his lips run black lines."Eric!"A sudden whooshing air from the end of the hallway stopped me from panicking, yet it caused me my
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 54: THE MESSAGE
Gasping upon seeing her face, I can't believe that I'll see her again."Serena?""Don't I look like myself?" She sarcastically replied with her arching eyebrows."But I thought you were taken by the dark entity?" I confusingly recalled what Mellon told me about her situation."It's me, you silly girl."I paused. That name-call.It's not the Serena from this timeline. It's the Serena I know!"Is that you?" I tried sitting up, but the pain in my stomach had me dragged back down in bed. "Damn it!""What's wrong with you?"Sighing, I calmed myself and the throbbing pain before speaking. "I was attacked by an unseen force, and it took Eric somewhere in your world."Panting, I recalled the last things I remember."And Eric, there's something wrong with him. It's like, he's possessed by something," I added.The look in his eyes will haunt me for the rest of my life, I can still feel the chills he gave me when he grabbed my foot.It's not him, I know. But I saw the monster that was living ins
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 55: THE CYCLOPEAN
I could feel the prickling pain on my feet as I ran through the forest. My hospital gown earned lashes from the sharp ends of branches and vines, yet I didn't stop running.As soon as Serena sent me away, I didn't dare look back even if I heard how the dark entity screeched.Panting harshly, I dropped next to a giant white tree that wasn't eaten by the wildfire spreading throughout the forest where Mellon spends his time.Passing by the treeline, my eyes were welcomed by fleeing creatures.Above is like a border of light and darkness.I feel like I entered a new dimension where living things have begun to evacuate themselves while the light is still upon them."What the hell?" I mumbled through my breath as I took steps towards the nearest creature that was hurrying in fear of being caught by the darkness.Trying to blend in, I snatched a robe that was left lying above a humongous mushroom that was lit in blue and white and covered myself with it."You better be right about your choic
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 56: THE VENOM
Picking up the heavy sword that drags my weight down, I put on the face of a green warrior and thinned my lips.I can read anger on its face as it looks at me."Watch out!" The girl screamed when one of the trolls kicked its stinking foot in my direction.Reflex is the last thing my body could have as shock invaded my whole system. I couldn't move, I couldn't react.I just closed my eyes and began accepting my fate. I should've known that I could never be a dark horse, let alone face a group of trolls who want to step on me and erase me from existence.Waiting for the impact, I stood there frozen. Air blew my hair and brushed my skin, but nothing happened to me. Did I fly? Am I dead again?Opening my right eye to pee at what's up, my eyes went wide upon seeing the bottom of the foot of the troll just an inch away from my face.The skin turns from pale pink to the colorless rock that cracks and smokes the dust underneath.Whimpering from fear, my grip on the hilt of the sword turned we
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 57: THE CURIOSITY
"You're thinking deep," Serena noticed. "You're not dying anymore."I snorted at what she said last and gave her a calm expression. "Get ready for the twist because I'm a bad weed, and it will be hard for me to die."Serena held a small smile on her face as she heard my original tone of talking."Imagine it," I said. "I was already hopeless when I felt the cancer eating me from the inside. Like, I'm living the time I had left while being scared that I would leave everything behind."Sitting inside a cave where the endless sparkling falls gushes from the top of the mountain and onto a cold pool that was never full.Safe inside, warm, and solemn.Serena built a blue flame to keep us away from the cold breeze blowing from the outside.It was a long journey to where we were, but with Serena's charm, she found us the safest place to stay the night.Away from the darkness, away from any unfortunate situations, and, of course, from any trolls at all."I was thinking about a lot of things bac
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 58: THE PRISONER
My jaw dropped upon seeing its face, I could no longer recognize him. The darkness is shown in his eyes, and his skin has crawled by the black veins.He's wearing a cloak, and black smoke comes out of his hand.His smile which used to be brighter than the sun became the grin of the devil."Eric?" I shakily uttered his name.Fear consumed my system even more when his hand wrapped around my neck and pulled me close."No!" I tried to push him away, but his strength made it impossible for me to break free."The stench of sickness is in you, human." Instead of his comely voice, I can only hear the monster that manipulates his body."Eric, listen to me-- ah!" I yelped when he had us flying off of the cave and into the air. Away from Serena, away from the warmth.Only the sense of sullenness and fear is on my side."Eric?" I tried to call for his name, but he didn't listen. "Please, don't do this. I know that you can hear me. Fight this. You have to fight it!"Convincing his soul to come out
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 59: THE MENACE
Morning came, but the darkness never left.Only if I could reach Eric, only if I knew how to bring him back, I would do everything just to make this right."Mellon?" I called but was only answered by silence.Even if he never spoke that much, I know that he's listening."Are we just going to sit here?"I heard the shuffles from the other pit. After hours of spending inside the pit, the smoke grew higher, making my sight limited."I don't want to be in here for the rest of my remaining time. I have to do something. I have to get Eric back," I said with my eyes closed."Believe," he curtly uttered.Furrowing my eyebrows, I scratched my eyes and let out a heavy breath. "Believe, what? Believe that I won't die here? Believe a lie? What?""Believe in yourself."I can't help but snort. For so long, I had never been such a fan of myself, let alone have enough self-esteem to boast and encourage myself."The thing you lack the most is the darkness' weakness. However, it holds you. Its grip wil
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 60: THE MISSION
Standing before a black portal, I can only hear my heart pounding from inside my chest. I can only listen to the thousands of thoughts pouring inside my head.With cold hands, I looked back and found Serena. She's settled by a levitated rock where the vines are intertwined with her limbs.Whatever happens, I should believe that I'm making the right choice.I gave the creature my word. He must be true to his."Time is running," Eric uttered. His voice is still garbled by the monster living inside him.Those eyes are staring menacingly at me. Watching every move I make sends me shivers that chill my spine in a bad way.With a deep breath, I stepped inside the black portal.I saw how Eric flipped the hourglass, and the time began ticking."11 rises of the moon. If you failed us, you already know what happens next."It's a threat, something I should be pressured about. Like a deadline that I never reached, now, I have to make sure that I won't be late.When I got out, I was welcomed by th
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Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 81: THE HELPLESS
The thunder cracked, yet there was no lightning. The thick, dark clouds were menacing, but the rain seemed to be postponing.The winter cold breeze was chilling. It brushed my skin, making me shudder.But nothing mattered to me more than Serena. Aside from her suffering, she was my only hope for setting those creatures free and for Eric, my Eric."Who the heck is that?" I asked myself, peeping through the edge of the wall and sneaking a look."Your stinking possession has poisoned you, you've turned your back on your people! Take your soul back and save what's left of your barony," Serena grunted.She was shackled and helpless, it seemed like those chains were capable of stifling her magic.What should I do?"The baron is now under my control, and you, you brought me the gift I needed. Where is the human?" The baron grumbled his voice as he questioned her."Away from you," Serena fought the urge to moan in pain when the shackles were pulled. "You will not lay a hand on her, Zeth, ever
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 80: THE BARON
The creature guided me to a place much farther than the spot Serena had instructed me to wait. The more distance I covered, the eerier the surroundings became.Though still within the barony's boundaries, it felt as though I had stumbled upon a forgotten area.The walls were ensnared by the roots of an ancient, lifeless tree. Fallen leaves crunched under my boots and dust had claimed the once pristine bricks."Hey, slow down!" I called out, trying to catch up, my fingertips tracing the rough texture of the walls.I jogged carefully, doing my best to avoid stumbling.As we ventured further, we entered a cave. The roots now sported thorns, resembling rose stems. However, there was nothing beautiful about this place. It was filled with darkness, an unsettling view, and a palpable sense of danger."Where have you gone?" I lost sight of the creature and peered deeper into the gloom.The darkness enveloped me with an intensity that seemed to devour any trace of light, leaving me utterly bli
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 79: THE SANCTUARY
The night was pitch black, and the morning hadn't brought any light. The wind bit into my skin, causing my teeth to chatter in the frigid air.The fire must have died out.With each shivering breath, I forced my eyes open, only to be greeted by an unwelcoming environment. I was still here.It felt like waking up inside a nightmare, trapped within its confines."Serena?" My voice, hoarse and shaky, called out for the only ally I knew. But she was nowhere to be found. "Serena?"I found myself lying on the cold, hard ground. The remnants of the fire stained the stones around me, and the log where Serena had been sitting remained undisturbed.I was alone.This was not promising.Wrapping my cloak around myself for warmth, I clutched the sword at my waist."Serena?" My voice echoed through the trees, the birds mimicking it and sending ripples through the forest.A deafening silence filled the air, so quiet that it was almost painful.Suddenly, the ground beneath me started to shake.The st
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 78: THE WITCH
An abrupt exclamation slipped from my lips when I spotted the wolves. However, these were not any ordinary wolves with soft white, grey, or black fur like snow."They're made out of smoke?" I shivered.Their eyes were yellow, filled with rage and menace.The paws that should have been digging into the dirt were invisible as they seemed to hover in the air, carried by the dark smoke of the malevolent Zeth."The bringer of fear," Serena murmured, her hand beginning to form a defense against the gloom these wolves, summoned by their master, brought with them."Indeed, they really do instill fear in me." I swallowed the rising tide of negative emotions within me, but the scent of fear still escaped as I heard their growl crawling on my skin."No weapon can harm it while it feeds on you," Serena warned. "You must be strong.""But I'm not," I protested, shaking my head in denial as my worries started to overwhelm me. "I don't know how to fight them.""It's simple," Serena reassured me, look
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 77: THE OBSTACLE
Despite the danger, we plunged into the water, fighting against coldness.As soon as half of my body got submerged in the waters, I felt my whole body stilled from the sudden drop in temperature."I just remembered how I hate cold baths," I uttered."Wait, stop!" Serena suddenly held us up just as we swam."What is it?" I asked.The bottom of the river is shallow, I couldn't reach it. But I can feel something softly bristling on my legs."What the hell is that?" I flinched."Don't move," Serena warned me.The waters aren't as clear as it must have been. I can't see what's underneath.Serena looked in the water with a deep frown. "There is something in the waters," she said that alarmed me.And before I could say a word, something pulled me down."Serena!"My voice was muffled. Bubbles come out of my mouth.From the bottom, there are whips of leaves that are darker than the night and have hands that vine around my limbs.I'm losing my breath, and I have nothing on me to fight against i
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 76: THE JOURNEY
I nodded, understanding her pain. "We will end this, Serena. For Eric, for Mellon, for everyone who's been affected by this creature. We will bring peace back to this world."Justice, I don't know how to explain to her what it means, but I know that she feels it.I can hardly hear my old self whenever I open my mouth. Is this where I get to grow?Her eyes met mine, and for the first time, I saw a glimmer of hope in them. "Yes, we will."As we stood there, under the starlit sky, I felt a sense of camaraderie with Serena. We were both fighting for the ones we loved, ready to face whatever came our way.And that's more than enough for me to keep the urge to step further forward.The next day, armed with the knowledge from the Oracle of Time, we set out on our journey.I do not have enough strength to face what's waiting for us, but all I know is that I have a reason to be strong."You have such a great heart, Nicole." Lady Marmara read my eyes. "I may not accompany you in the world of da
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 75: THE ORACLE
As Lady Marmara whispered to the water, an image appeared.My heart stopped as I saw Eric, his face twisted in pain.Tears welled up in my eyes as I reached out to the image, my hand passing through it."Eric..." I whispered, my voice choked with emotion.The image disappeared, leaving me with a sense of urgency. I had to save Eric, no matter what it took.I turned to Lady Marmara, determination burning in my eyes."I will do whatever it takes to save him," I said, my voice steady. "Tell me what I need to do."The courage in my voice shook me as well. I was never the type of person who would advance to attack.In every problem I have encountered, I face it with my wobbling legs, never with a hard face."I can hardly hear the human I read about," Serena uttered as she looked at me. "You are not ready to face the dark creature. No one is.""The only thing I have in mind is to save the man I love, Serena. What makes you think I called for you?" I clarified. "I'd move mountains just to ge
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 74: THE LADY
Inside the castle where I had never stepped foot on its very heart, I was struck by awe when my eyes were filled with its beauty.Then I realized that I had seen it die once.Just as much as the sight of the castle is wonderful, the interior is magnificent.The carvings on the wall and ceiling, the painted walls of beauty tell the whole story of their world lengths from the beginning of the width of the wall to its end.Everything's in white, even the marbled floor doesn't seem to be dirtied.Now I feel guilty walking on it.But that's not really what's inside my head. It's Eric.Are they hurting him? Whatever they're doing to him, if he gets hurt, it's all on me. It's all my fault.Going back to it all, I wonder if I didn't receive the flower. I would've stayed the same, worse, really lost my job, living alone and depressed.Maybe it's time for me to start thinking that everything that happened isn't bad at all. The consequences are.Could I ever stop myself from being pessimistic? N
Healing the Broken Billionaire CHAPTER 73: THE ANSWER
The broken lamp was on the floor, and the bed was thrown on the other side of the room. I watched how Eric was covered with the dark smoke brought by the air.His face showed how terrified he was, but even when he was the one in danger, he thought of my safety.The claws of smoke dug into his skin, and he screamed in pain as his blood gushed out of his flesh and veins.Torture is brought by fantasy.Is it in my head? Is this real?This can't be.I have left everything behind. Why does it still haunt me?And it's taking Eric!"Allen, run! Run!"My ears heard what he said. Loud and clear, but my feet couldn't move. My eyes settled on him, planning on reaching out for him, but as I was about to make a move, a figure suddenly showed up.I sucked up my breath when it hit me how familiar that figure is.Why is it here?"What the fuck?!" Eric exclaimed when the dark figure appeared. "What is that?""Eric," I called for him, and when he met my eyes, I offered him a trembling smile. "It's okay
