CHAPTER1 :Glory Returns
Riverdale, Verdant City!
Airport!
Chasel Mills stepped off the private jet, wearing a pair of distinctive black
combat boots. He stood tall, his eyes
sparkling like stars, but his face
appeared a bit pale.
Waiting to greet Chasel was a young woman in a black uniform, exuding confidence and grace. Evern in her
standard attire, her curvy figure was
hard to miss, adding an unexpected
allure to her presence.
However, Chasel seemed oblivious to the
beauty before him, lost in thought.
"Suzaku, have you found any results from the investigation I asked you to do?"
Five years ago, at just twenty years old, he had founded the Beiqing Group, quickly becoming a dark horse in Verdant City's business scene. The
company's value had skyrocheted, but
just as he was about to go public, he was
betrayed by his partner.
Charlotte Walker, the company's vice president, had drugged him and falsely accused him of rape, even orchestrating
a media frenzy to catch him in the act!
At that moment, under the influence of the drug, he had lost his senses and, in a desperate escape, was saved by a mysterious woman. In his dazed state,
they had ended up together, which
ultimately saved his life.
But when he finally regained
consciousness, he found himself in prison,
with no memory of who she was.
A month into his incarceration, he was selected to join a mysterious unit,
marking the beginning of a five-year
military career.
For five years, he had been embroiled in
battles, unable to break free.Until today!
He had succeeded and was finally
returning homel
This was a knot in his heart.
Upon hearing this, Suzaku immediately saluted sharply. "Report, Aurelian. We have some leads. By tonight at the latest,
we will have results."
Her clear voice carried admiration,
respect, and a hint of fear!
"Good!"
At her words, Chasel trembled slightly. A
flicker of emotion crossed his usually But then he broke into a violent cough.
Suzaku quickly pulled out a white silk handkerchief and handed it to Chasel.
"Aurelian, are you alright?"
Her strikingly handsome face was filled with concern!
If it weren't for that battle a month ago, this man, who was almost god-like, wouldn't have been so severely injured!
Yet it was precisely that battle that had vanquished all enemies, allowing this
man to achieve legendary status.
Afterward, at the peak of his power, he
honorably retired and took charge of the most mysterious organization in China, "Aurelian!"
The name Aurelian was not just a title; it represented supreme glory and a belief!
Aurelian Mills was a living legend!
It was also because of this that after stepping down from his position as the "Commander of the Northern Region," Chasel no longer needed to oversee the
North. This was why he finally had the
time to return to Verdant City!
"Im fine!'"Chasel coughed a couple more times, pulling away the handkerchief that was now stained bright red, but he acted as if he hadn't noticed it at all.
"Filial piety comes first!'" Images of his family flashed in his mind. "Let me
change clothes first, then take me to the
Mills family!"
With that, he stepped forward and exited the airport, with Suzaku respectfully
following closely behind.
Verdant City, I'm back!
All the past grievances will finally come
to an end!
Outside an old residential complex,
Chasel paused.
The Mills family had shown him
immense kindness.
Especially his adoptive father, Gilberto Mills, who had taken him from the orphanage and treated him as his own.
Even after having a biological daughter, Nora Mills, his love for Chasel had never wavered!
Gilberto had often said that once he and
Nora grew up, they would get married.
Keeping it in the family!
Nora Mills had always been very close
to Chasel, like a little shadow.
He knew every little mole on her body and exactly where they were!
If he hadn't been framed and sent to prison back then, he might have been
married to Nora Mills by now.
Thinking of this, Chasel couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Time had passed, and he was no longer the promising young entrepreneur he
once was. To outsiders, he was just an
ex-convict, a rapist.
It seemed that many people and things had changed beyond recognition!
Quickly shaking off these thoughts, Chasel stepped into the neighborhood.
Even though it had been five years since he last returned, he still found his way to the Mills family home with ease.
His five years of tough experiences had made Chasel adopt a serious demeanor, exuding an air of authority without
needing to raise his voice.
Standing in front of the door, he paused for a moment, then suddenly put on a
warm smile. The commanding presence he usually carried slowly faded away,leaving him looking like an ordinary
neighbor.
However, his face had a pale hue,
making him appear somewhat unwell.
He knocked on the door.
Before long, the door swung open.
"Who is it?"
A middle-aged woman appeared before
Chasel, her face lit up with a bright
smile.
But soon, the smile on her face began to
freeze.
"You.. you are... Chasel Mills?" The
middle-aged woman's face displayeda
look of disbelief.
"Mom!" Chasel called out.
"Don't call me that! I don't have a son like you!" The woman's expression turned icy.
Having a criminal in the family who had Committed violence against womern had
brought them nothing but shame over theyears, and they had faced countless
judgmental stares.
"Monica, who's here? Welcome the guest in, let's have a meal!" At that moment, a man with graying hair and a cigarette in hand appeared before Chasel.
Seeing him made Chasel tremble slightly.
"Dad, you should smoke less. Take care of your health!" Chasel said, his voice carrying a barely noticeable tremor.
"Chasel?" Gilberto Mills paused
mid-drag, seemingly in disbelief. He
pinched his arm hard, as if to confirm he
wasn't dreaming. After feeling the pain,he looked Chasel up and down, his
excitement bubbling over. "Chasel, you're
finally back! Where have you been all
these years?"
While everyone else had said Chasel was sentenced for attempted crimes, only Gilberto had never believed it, no matter what.
Since Chasel was imprisoned, he had
completely disappeared from everyone's
radar! He couldn't even find a way to
visit him or anyone to talk to.
"Dad, it's complicated," Chasel said, his
expression a mix of emotions."It's okay, it's okay! You're back, that's what matters! We'll have plenty of time to talk, father and son!" Gilberto said, his eyes slightly red and filled with
excitement.
"What are you blocking the door for?
Hurry, let Chasel in!"
Then, Gilberto suddenly realized that Chasel was still standing outside.
"On such an important day, you're making a scene..." Monica Anderson whispered, then turned to Chasel.
"Chasel, since you're back, it's not like
you're going to miss a day. Why don't
you come back tomorrow?"Chasel was at a loss for words. He felt stuck, unsure whether to go in or stay out.
"What are you talking about?" Gilberto's
expression turned cold.
"Chasel, don't just stand there! Come
inside!"
With that, Gilberto reached out to pull
Chasel into the house.
Monica Anderson's expression wasn't
great, but she stepped aside to let Chasel
into the house.
Once inside, Chasel noticed that there
were quite a few people gathered. Most were familiar faces-relatives from theMills family!
In the center of the room stood a striking young man with an air of sophistication, clearly a wealthy heir, surrounded by a group of relatives who were treating him
like royalty.
"Samir, from now on, you'll have to take good care of our Noral" one aunt said
enthusiastically.
"Nora has been spoiled by her parents since she was little. If she acts a bit
spoiled, please bear with her!" another
chimed in.
"Of course, if she throws a tantrum, just let us know, and we'll handle it!" a few aunts added, all talķing over each other.
"Come on, aunts, what are you talking about? Im not spoiled or unreasonable at all..." Nora protested from beside the young man. She had her hair tied in a ponytail, her figure curvy and her outfit stylish, and she blinked playfully.
"Exactly, aunts! Nora is very sensible. I promise that once she marries me, Ill treat her like a princess. We'll have a housekeeper to handle everything at home, and all she'll need to do is shop and have fun. Ill spoil her rotten: she
won't need to worry about anything else,"
the young man said, flashing a gentlemanly smile at the relatives,
though there was a hint of impatience in
his eyes toward these "simple" aunts.
"Right, we were just being overly Concerned. Nora marrying Samir means she's marrying into wealth and will be living a life of luxury" one of the aunts quickly replied, her eyes betraying a hint
of envy.
At that moment, Gilberto Mills
approached with Chasel in tow. Chasel
noticed that there was someone else
behind Gilberto.
Nora Mills felt a wave of curiosity."Dad, is your friend here?" she asked.
But the moment she saw the visitor, the
smile in her eyes froze instantly.
A brief moment of panic surged within
her, and she instinctively moved away
from Samir.
"Nora, long time no see!" Chasel said with a grin.
However, the momentary panic faded
quickly, and Nora's expression turned icy. "When did you get out of prison?"
CHAPTER 2