Soon, there was a man with white and red flowing robes walking with two guards. He held a tablet with a quill. Showing an unappealing grin as he approached the carriage and attended people.“Miss. Chai Xuanlu, I presume?” The man asked with a knowing tone.“What is the meaning of this?” Xuanlu asked, pulling the notice off of her residence door and waving it in front of the man.“The taxes were not paid; it clearly states it in the notice, and the city has reclaimed its property.” The man said smugly.“Taxes? The taxes are not due until the end of next season. How could it be delayed?” Xuanlu asked, seeing a conspiracy happening here in the city.“The new Magistrate has issued a new tax law, and seeing no one from the Chai family available, has revoked your residence. He will be occupying it within a week’s time.” The tax collector stated with a smug look.“He will be taking up residence in my home?” Xuanlu asked with anger.“Correction, his home, you no longer own this property.” The
“Sylvia, the teleportation formation has been activated,” Hana called out, seeing the blue hue beginning to manifest. “What? Blake must have sent some of the supplies, but we are not ready.” Sylvia said, looking at the formation getting brighter.But instead of supplies a flavorful aroma escaped and captivated the two women.“Barbeque?” Sylvia asked, looking at the delicious foods before her when the teleportation ended.“There is a note,” Hana said, pointing in the direction where a paper was stapled.‘Was fortunate to have found a great barbeque restaurant and wanted to share. Take a portion and send the rest to Blake Prime and company. Gathering the supplies will take a week to deliver. Love Blake,’ The message said when Sylvia read.“We only have a week to prepare. Can we make this happen?” Sylvia asked Hana, who was looking closely at the food with drool.“Hana. HANA!” Sylvia called out.“Yes, all will be prepared within a week,” Hana said, snapping out of her daze. The aroma wa
In a home next to the center of Guthrie City, there came a burst of laughter from within. The young man who was the current Magistrate had completed his cultivation and finally broken through to his next realm, Early Martial Grand Master. With this realm, he believed he was able to conquer the one woman he deemed his, Chai Xuanlu. In his mind, he would challenge her betrothed and then utilize her powerful Chai family and conquer the Central Provence with his new founded strength. With the ambitions of the young Magistrate in mind, he rose from his secluded room for cultivation and called for his head guard.“Sir, what are your orders?” A man in his forties in armored attire arrived and knelt in front of the Young Magistrate in his white and red robes.“Send out a challenge letter to this Blake Elon in a day’s time for the hand of Chai Xuanlu. I want to see if this betrothed is worthy of such a woman.” The young Magistrate stated with a wicked grin. He had figured he would dispose of t
“We need to leave.” The man with the bite mark on his hand said, looking around.“This slut needs to be taught a lesson. No one takes my money and gets away from me.” The man holding onto the woman said.“You paid for the drinks yourself; what does it have to do with me?” The woman protested. She and the man holding her had a few drinks, and when his advances took form, she denied him and left the bar, but to her horror, he followed and demanded she pay with her body, not just to him but to his buddy as well.The woman still struggled to no avail, and with her last hope that someone would come and rescue her from the shadows, there was silence.“Only after I receive what is owed to me.” The man said, still holding the struggling woman.“There was never an agreement that I would bed you after buying me a drink or two.” The woman said, trying to reason with the man holding her captive.“He, he. There is when I spent so much gold coin on you. It wasn’t only the drinks but the meal as we
Joselin bidded her Father good night when he led her to her room, not taking any chances she would not return without any troubles.When Joselin entered, it was already brightly lit from her servant and a bath was prepared. She began to disrobe when she heard the mysterious voice again.“My lady, it would not be proper if you bathe in front of me.” The voice came from a corner where a man sat drinking a pot of tea.“Augh! Who are you, and where did you come from? If you make any movement, I will call the guards.” Joselin clutched her clothing as protection with her undergarments still on.“Calm yourself. If I bidded you any harm, I would have left you to those men.” Blake said, taking a sip untroubled by her outcry. He had already placed a sound barrier around her room.The reason he was interested in her was due to her family’s involvement in trading through the Merchant Guild. Since he saved her, he figured it would be fair that she placed an excellent word to her Father on his beha
It was in the early evening, but it seemed later than it should have. The stormy weather gave an eerie vibe that loomed overhead. A lone wanderer is seen quickly walking towards a sizeable two-story estate door as the lightning flashes illuminating the person trying to avoid the rain. Being his last delivery for the day, he’s been ready for his shift to end so he can take a hot shower to take away the weather’s chill. The small awning above the door gave little relief from the drenching rain from the storm. It finally opened from knocking on the door for a minute and sounding the doorbell multiple times. A rather displeased man is standing there and questions him. “This is the Weston estate. State your business.” He bellowed, looking at the gentleman in front of him being rained upon. “I’m here to deliver this envelope. It’s assigned to Mr. George Weston and must be hand-delivered and signed for.” The delivery man said quickly, holding a large brown envelope while getting drenched
To everyone at the table, this came as a complete surprise. Everyone knew that with the help of the Andersons, the family would soar to the top known families in Swanville, California. Steve was the young master of the Anderson family; he was to be the next CEO of their real estate company and heir to Anderson’s fortune. Who wouldn’t want him to be their grandson-in-law? Everyone was whispering to one another, unable to believe what the head of the family had said. “Grandfather, why? He’s competent; he can bring many benefits to the family if this union can be….” Said Claire, almost in tears. She worked hard to pursue this family union, bringing her more benefits into the family’s good graces and using this opportunity to get ahead in the company. A young man sitting opposite Claire smiled. He was jealous of Claire’s influence on the family; she and her sister were always his grandfather’s favorite. He was Henry Weston, Claire’s first cousin, and she and he were always rivals. “Si
“You still want benefits?” Asked George Weston, getting aggravated over the whole ordeal; what was the matter with today’s youth? I would have jumped at the chance to marry into a wealthy family. “I’m selling my freedom of three years in an arranged marriage that we both don’t want; of course, there has to be an incentive.” “How about this, If you two don’t continue the marriage after the allotted time, you can walk away with a million dollars.” Said George Weston. “A million is too low, three million, and it’s a done deal.” Blake is reputed, and how could there be such a low number for the time he had to stay with this woman? “Agreed. What do you say on your end, my dear?” Asked George Weston, looking upon Claire with hope. “Okay, but during this time, he cannot touch me. I will continue to be pure for my future husband. If he defiles me, this contract will be breached, and he will have to pay me fifteen million dollars back as compensation.” Replied Claire looking at Blake with