Jacoben stood restless and kept glancing at his watch. He was standing next to his car while Samantha was busy playing with his tie."Mommy is taking a while, isn't she?" he muttered playfully to the baby in his arms.He can't help but get jittery and anxious. Their most awaited day has come, the Nobles Auction Event that happens only once a year.This is the day when Victor invites some prominent people and powerful groups or organizations to auction off some of his mutants. In this way, NNA expands its connections, power, and wealth.NNA often sells mutants that don't have special powers or monsters with only physical strength added to them after mutation. They were called the defects—people who literally became savage beasts both mentally and physically without extraordinary abilities.Victor keeps the mutants with special powers because he plans to transfer them to his body someday. He is yet to discover how to do that. Until then, they will remain in Basement One.On this particu
Jacoben was about to run to her when someone suddenly pointed a gun at the back of his head."Drop your gun, or I will blow your head!"He halted. He frowned when he recognized the voice. "You're not going to kill me, Shane," he hissed.He hears her scoff loudly. "Oh, really? Should we see about that, brother-in-law?"He slightly shook his head in repulsion as his jaw clenched. He was forced to lower his gun and raise his hands. Shane ordered him to stand up and slowly walk towards Maridona."Make them stop, sister!" Shane hollered, gaining Maridona's attention.Maridona's eyes widened when she turned in their direction. Her mouth opened wide in shock upon seeing him."Jacoben?! What are you doing here?!""Mari, it's you, isn't it?"His wife was in front of him. He could see her face clearly, but it won't register in his brain. His guts twisted. Will he ever see her face again? Can Lucila undo her curse?"You're supposed to escape with Samantha! Why are you here?!" Maridona yelled.
"Hey! Are you listening?" Kieran's deep thoughts were interrupted when Avery tapped him on the shoulder. Her eyes squinted at him, with one eyebrow rising when he gazed up to look at her. "What?" he asked, sounding annoyed. They are inside Catharina's office and studying the missions that his sister left him while she checked on their remaining businesses abroad. "Will you focus? I've been babbling here for several minutes, and you're not listening," Avery complained, crossing her arms across her chest. Kieran darted at the documents that Avery had been explaining to him. It's about the minor operations of Crimson Clan. He sighed. "I'm listening." "No, you weren't. You're not even reading it. We're already on page five, but you're still staring on page one." Avery gently stroked his arm. She was standing behind where he was sitting. "What's the matter? What's bothering you? Tell me so I can help you," she said. "It is important that you are focused on this mission. So tell me
Kieran looked so lost and empty as he stared into space. He sat on the cold concrete floor opposite the emergency room door of the hideout, where he rushed Lesley.He lost count of the minutes as he waited for news from Iston. He felt like his brain is going to explode from too much thinking and worrying.'How is Lesley? Is she going to be all right?' He asked himself again and again.His fingernails dug into his palm as he clenched his fists.Lesley has to live, or else he will lose his mind.He sprang up when the door finally opened, and Iston stepped out. He stood in front of the doctor faster than the blink of an eye."How is she?" he asked.Iston took a deep breath before answering."She miraculously survived."It was as if a very heavy object was lifted from his chest. He breathed a sigh of relief and leaned against the wall."Fuck..." He wanted to cry, but he stopped himself. He should not rejoice yet. He still has many mistakes to atone for and wrongs to correct. But he can'
'I don't want to go yet... I want to talk to you... There are so many more I want to ask about you.''Me too, dear, me too. But don't you worry. I know that we will meet again. I believe in you. Always remember our plan.''I will do everything I can to make all that happen.''I know you will. Do not forget how special you are. You're kind, brave, and you're selfless. You are powerful, Lesley. Don't let people's opinions about your origin affect you. You're more human than anyone I've ever met. Learn to love yourself more, all right? Now, go on, my love... I'm so happy we finally got to talk.''I won't let you down. I promise. Thank you for everything... Mom...'The look on Maridona's ecstatic face will be the most special memory Lesley will treasure in her heart. Maridona's entire face turned red in surprise, and her eyes watered, forming tears of joy. All because she called her Mom. The woman's reaction when she called her that was unforgettable and heart-warming. 'Mom...'She thoug
"Are you not busy?" Lesley asked Kieran, who had been tailing her.She rejected his offer of assistance earlier after Iston discharged her. He said he wanted to accompany her to her room until she got there safely. Although he looked sincerely worried for her, she did not need it."I am busy," he answered her."In that case, stop following me. Go back to your work.""I'm busy with you," he clarified.Her lips formed a thin line. "You can leave me. I don't want to waste your time. I can go back to my room alone," she said coldly.But instead of saying goodbye and leaving, Kieran smiled at her."I'm on my break. Don't worry about my job. You're more important than anything else right now."Lesley sighed defeatedly, secretly rolling her eyes. If she were the same girl as before, she would have blushed at those words."Fine," she gave in.What else could she do? He is too stubborn. And she doesn't see anything wrong with his intentions.They walked silently together to her room. She was a
After eating, she walked to the bathroom to take a shower. She took off all her clothes and stood in front of the round mirror.Her face crumpled in annoyance as she examined herself. She looks like a walking skeleton. She has a couple of pimples and dark circles under her eyes too. This is the result of what Gracy did to her. She became too depressed and hopeless to care for herself.She took a deep breath to calm herself. Karma will come to get those girls soon. She knows it. And she will be the one to serve it on a silver platter.After showering, she prepared to carry out the first step in her plans. She needs to test her power and find out its strength and limitations. To what extent can she control a mutant?Iston was the first person that came to her mind, that is if he would agree. But a better idea formed in her head when she saw Gracy's group the day she woke up from drowning.Lesley stood in the middle of her room while taking a couple of deep breaths. She closed her eyes
"Side Effects" "Hey, I've been waiting for you." Lesley was surprised by Kieran's sudden appearance in front of her, stopping her in her tracks. She was so lost in her thoughts she did not notice him immediately. "I got your food here. Where did you go?" he asked worriedly. He seemed to have been waiting in front of her room for a while. She glanced blankly at the tray of food he was holding. It was covered, so she did not know what meal he had prepared this time. But for sure, it would be another fancy cooking. She sighed. What does she care? She wasn't in a good mood. She had no appetite and was unhappy that Kieran had cooked and brought it to her. "Thank you," she said lazily. She opened the door, quickly took the food tray from Kieran's hand, and entered the room, slamming the door to his face. She dropped the tray on the table and sat down. She closed her eyes tightly and frowned as she remembered this afternoon's events. She used her power to control mutants for the fi