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TEACHER GREG
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Several stacks of photos and newspapers were scattered on Yuan’s bed, and he was staring at them intently. The newspapers contained pieces of information about a man named Lucio Hernandez.
LUCIO HERNANDEZ, AGED 36
DESIGNATION: ASSASSIN, DRAGON COMPANY
STATUS: NOTORIOUS
Along with it were black and white photographs of the people in the Dragon Brotherhood. There was also a folder that contained the brotherhood’s whereabouts. Heaving a sigh, he laid on his bed and thought about the shooting incident in Ormon City. Unmindfully, his right hand found its way towards his wounded arm. His left arm was bandaged and a basin of warm water sat on his study table. He got it from his encounter with Lucio Hernandez in Ormon City.
The man had a
8 SCARRED ∞≠∞ "Do not make any noise." He could hear strange footsteps inside their house. His mother's hands were trembling as she held him and his little brother tightly. The three of them were hiding inside their small bathroom. "Who are they, mother?" eight-year-old Lucio Hernandez asked in a hushed tone. "Sssh! Keep quiet. They must not find us here. They will kill us," her mother replied in a trembling voice. "But, what about father? We should tell him to hide in here as well!" "Be quiet, Lucio!" Just then, loud knocks on the door and muffled voices were heard outside, followed by violent shouts. They could hear glass shattering and pieces of furniture falling. "Please do not hurt my family," he heard his father's voice. Lucio could tell how scared his father was. It seemed like he was about to cry any time soon. "Give us bac
9 TRICKS ∞≠∞ Teacher Greg smiled widely when he saw Steffy walking inside the room. Several students immediately gathered around her and started to ask why her blonde hair had turned into a dark shade of black. Steffy acknowledged them nicely and briefly explained that she had a sudden change of heart. He wanted so much to send her his compliments but decided to hold back his tongue, not wanting to create misconceptions in his students' minds. As a teacher, he did not want to be accused of favoritism; although he favored this gal a lot. In his eyes, Steffy looked stunning in her new look. With her small face, red lips, and fair complexion, black hair indeed suited her perfectly. Teacher Greg had been so enthusiastic with his discussions in his advisory class ever since Steffy was added to the group. Maybe because the new student's intelligence brought his interest to a different l
10 CONVICTION ∞≠∞ The familiar sound inside the casino made Tiffany’s head throb some more. Her father once again made a phone call, telling her she was summoned. So she immediately arranged her travel and as she just got out of the airport, she felt an extreme migraine. Bodyguards immediately gathered around her as she stepped out of the car her father sent for her. Her baggage was handled and she was immediately led inside the casino. It was a Tuesday evening, which meant the casino was full of badass businessmen and slutty mistresses. Such people were more than willing to gamble their fortunes for the sake of their egos and stupid entertainments. And since Tuesday nights were reserved for the VIPs, she saw a lot of faces who were prominent in the business sector. Tiffany also encountered celebrities. No wonder paparazzi were scattered just outside the building. The building itself wa
11THE MOLE∞≠∞Don Arnulfo was startled when he heard a knock on his office door. He was so absorbed in reading the latest news that it took him a minute to respond to whoever was at the door.“Come in,” he grimly said.The wooden door made a creaky sound as a man wearing a black tuxedo entered his office. Everybody in the brotherhood called this man Sebastian, although his real name was Carlos Cadavos. He was the Don’s right hand and his most trusted goon. Sebastian took confident steps towards the Don then placed a sealed envelope on his table. Don Arnulfo ripped the top-most part of the envelope and examined the contents. Immediately, his face turned sour. What he was holding right now was bad news. Very bad.“The Dragons have interfered—”The Don raised his finger to silence the man in front of him. “What exactly happened?&rdq
12 THE ALPHA BROTHERHOOD ∞≠∞ “Won’t you tell me more of the Alpha brotherhood, dad?” Mr. Hernandez looked at his eight-year-old son as the child stared at him with such inquisitive eyes. He wanted to dismiss the topic but seeing his son looking so eager and curious stopped him from doing so. “You are still too young to understand, my son.” “Dad, I know I’m just eight but since you have given me this golden key for safekeeping, isn’t it just fair that you’ll tell me all about it? I promise you I’ll be quick to understand.” The father let out an amused laugh. “You are indeed a clever boy, my son. Alright, let me tell you a story about a man named Don Victorino Viaje del Cargador. But you should promise me that you won’t tell anyone about it and that you will hide that golden key no matter what happens, alright?” “Not even mom or Little Ronan will know about it. I p
13 IN THE LIBRARY ∞≠∞ Seffy struggled to break free from her teacher’s harsh kisses by sending a blow on his stomach. Teacher Greg moaned when he felt a sharp pain caused by her assault. It amazed him that despite Steffy’s slender figure, she had such a surprising strength. “What the fuck are you doing!” she roared in his ear. “Let me go you rapist!” Teacher Greg
14 MARIE JOYCE ∞≠∞ Everybody in LNH knew her name. But none of them expected that she’ll be joining them in the school meeting for all of the classroom presidents. Hence, the moment she stepped at the office door, all eyes wereon her. But she was not surprised. People in this school had always been mean to her. Over time she had learned how to protect herself from their cold shoulders and judgmental stares. They treated her as an insignificant being, so she treated them just the same. Craning her neck as she looked for a vacant seat but the only unoccupied seat happened to be on the right side of the famous Steffy Rivera. The la
15 ‘I KNOW EVERYTHING’ ∞≠∞ It was agreed that the first event the school will organize is an Acquaintance party happening on the third week of the month. “Alright, I think everything is already covered. I will dismiss you now,” Mr. Seson said as he looked at them one by one. The students eagerly got off their seats and noisily headed for the door. Everyone was quite excited about the upcoming event. “Wait, Miss Reyes, you stay. I want you to do something for me.” Marie stopped moving as her hands started to shake. She could feel herself drowning while looking at the principal’s menacing face. Those students who happened to hear the principal snickered and gave her a mocking stare. “I—I can’t, sir.” Mr. Seson cleared his throat before he calmly replied. “It’s important.” “But—” “Mr. Reyes,” the principal insisted. “Stay.” “I can do