Caught off guard by Lillian’s sudden rebuke, Jaylin was somewhat stumped and indignant. But indeed, being seen in such a compromising position would garner much suspicion, the stack of cash, just like a green light, driving one’s thoughts. Still, to be accused of bribery without any further questions…wasn’t that a little too irresponsible, especially for someone of her status?  However, …

The ambiance became strangely silent as everyone was left isolated to their own thoughts. Different emotions stirred simultaneously within them, some more overwhelming than others. Their bodies, not sure which to portray, just remained oddly still. Only the ever so slight movements of respiration separated them from being comparable to lifelike wax sculptures.  Crack—— Snapping sounds brought everyone back to …

The exam room was so silent that hearing a pin drop wasn’t an impossibility. However, at the moment, even a pinprick would fail to garner any attention from the candidates. Their thoughts boomed in rhythm to their beating hearts as their fingers struggled to express their knowledge on screen. When the first page of questions was completed successfully, everyone let …

“Enough with the superfluous words!” The professor’s sarcastic words irritated Dr. Fields, causing spittle to drizzle like the spring rain. Backing up into his seat, the professor stretched out his arm as if calming a raging beast. For him, this was one spring rain he’d rather stay away from. He scratched the back of his head while he laughed, “Ai! …

Android 9’s spinning wheels were like gears that turned inside everyone’s heads, stimulating their thoughts to churn. As soon as the wheels halted, everyone was snapped out of their respective trances, whether they be thoughts of anticipation, worry, or excitement. The professor stopped and faced the group of nine, his hands resting in his coat’s pockets and his smile, ever …

When Jaylin’s ice-cold gaze locked with the middle-aged man’s, it was as if two icicles directly stabbed into them, penetrating his mental defenses and peering into his conniving and arrogant soul. His body reacted reflexively as his eyes jumped in fright and retreated. This brat. The man gritted his teeth in embarrassment. It was clear that he was greatly displeased. …

Jaylin retrieved his phone from the table and accepted the reply prompt under Amara’s message notification. For every passing minute that he didn’t reply, he would receive an earful of scolding upon his already afflicted ears. <{Jaylin, are you okay, have you dressed?} {Soon, just ate.}> <{What did you eat?} {Ramen.}> <{I’ll prepare lunch for you then.} {Thanks.}> <{Did you …

Thin cotton clouds floated calmly in heaven’s sea, swaying freely amidst nature’s gentle breath. The afternoon sun exuded its golden charm, bright and warm, depicting an ideal Sunday for outdoor activities. Contrasting the beautiful atmosphere was a small apartment building, trapped between the shadows of two run-down houses, lacking the hustling and bustling of society. Exotic trees and flowers were …