Chapter 0125

#25 BONUS

While various stories unfolded in Valentia, Marcus Bartz was in New York, attending physical therapy to regain mobility in his right leg. Years of treatment had followed that fateful March 19th, when a bullet had nearly cost him his life and severely damaged a tendon in his leg

“Marcus, you’re doing great! Look, you’re almost walking without the cane. Little by little, you’ll see your life return to normal,” Dr. Tanya Olson said cheerfully.

“Doctor, my life will never return to normal,” Marcus replied, his tone serious.

“Marcus, I remember the day you came to me. I’ve treated you all this time and celebrated every milestone you’ve achieved. You’ve come back from the brink of death–there’s no doubt about that,” Dr. Olson said.

“I still don’t understand why I’m alive or what for,” Marcus said, his voice laced with nostalgia.

“Think of this as a chance to start over, or perhaps as an opportunity for something greater…

“Hmm. Are we done for today? I’m tired.”

“Of course, Marcus. I’ll call Frederick to come up.

“Thank you.”

Marcus had been moved from Valentia to the States to keep him far away from those who had tried to wipe out the Bartz family. He wasn’t yet ready to re–enter the fray, so Catherine had insisted on sending him abroad.

The last time Marcus saw Mary had been his final day in Valentia, just before his family was killed. Since then, he only traveled back for one or two days at a time and only for urgent matters.

In his absence, Peter had taken charge of running their businesses in Valentia, steadily gaining ground in various industries. With the small amount of money Catherine had managed to recover unnoticed, she had invested in precious metals and minerals. Peter had further expanded their assets by purchasing shares in New York–based companies, which required him to travel frequently to the city.

security detail that rivaled that of a celebrity

be with Grandma

The birthday is tomorrow. Are

my gift and wish her many more years of

you about something else…” Peter said, his voice. tinged

“Go on.”

told Grandma about my

1/3

+25 BONUS

Chapter 125

how did she

well! Actually, Mary’s grandfather is here, too had a talk with him

did that go?”

gave me his blessing to marry her. Can you

It’s about time you settled down and got things right this time,

was important to tell you, Marcus. I wish you could be here for

Marcus an older brother, as Marcus was five

day. Talking to Peter always reminded him of the sibling he’d never see again,

have you found out about the people trailing Albert Preston?” Marcus

also tried locating Albert’s children, but they’ve vanished too. The last thing

something to

doesn’t have the means. But I do think Frank Levett is behind it. That man is capable, of anything. We need to reinforce our security. If

willing to go. Did you follow up on what I asked

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255