Chapter 1972

Pain ricocheted through Wayne’s temples and chest, making every breath a challenge.

He didn’t want to hear the boy’s compromise, he turned and left, pushing the door behind him.

Natalie looked up, her voice ringing out like a chilling spell. “Wayne, being born here is both your fortune and your curse. If you want to survive, if you want those around you to survive, then you need to strike first! Show no mercy, kill if you must, only then can you secure your place at the top. Only then will you become an untouchable force.”

With a bang, the door slid shut.

Wayne felt as if he was drowning, his surroundings shifting back to his bedroom.

He collapsed onto the couch, his forehead slick with cold sweat, his breaths coming in ragged gasps.

“See? I told you so. A voice echoed again.e2

Hector, who had already been apprehended, sat on the table opposite Wayne. His long legs swinging back and forth, his face sporting a smile that was both familiar and foreign to Wayne.

the rest of your life, or risk being discarded at a moment’s notice, Hector shrugged. “But you, Wayne, are inherently malicious. You can’t refrain

up!” Wayne glared at Hector, “Speak another word of nonsense, and I’ll make

smile on Hector’s face

right before Wayne’s eyes, Hector

like none other gripped

got up, intending to grab some medicine to

injured leg felt as heavy

he poured out a handful of pills and

Natalie, were all hallucinations brought

took the medicine,

you still not awake

down, a pair of polished shoes appeared in

on the floor, pills

version of himself, locking down at him with an air of

a crisp black

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