Chapter 8: Man Of The House

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"Quit bragging! Loser, get out of here before Stanley gets mad!" Athena said to Levi impatiently. Just then, two security guards patrolling the villa area noticed the commotion by the lake and quickly walked over to see what was going on. "Are you guys blind? How did you let this piece of trash get in here?" Stanley yelled. "Sorry, that's our fault." "We'll kick him out right now!" The two guards tried to grab Levi by the arms, but with a light flick, he tossed them several yards away, leaving them scrambling on the ground. The security guards at Cloude Villa weren't your average guys-they were all trained pros, tough as nails. But in front of Levi, they didn't stand a chance. Athena was shocked: Since when did he get this strong? "No need, I'll go myself." Levi dusted off his sleeve, looked around and smiled. "Heh, Cloude Villa is pretty nice. I'll be moving in here in a few days." With that, Levi didn't wait for anyone to react-he put his hands behind his back and strolled off calmly. "You think a loser like you can live in Cloude Villa? Dream on!" Stanley yelled after Levi. "Let it go, Stanley. Don't stoop to his level. Once you're done with your business, you can deal with him however you want," Athena said. Stanley was still pissed and took it out on the two guards, "You two are useless! You couldn't even handle one loser!" The two guards didn't dare talk back and just left, hanging their heads in shame. "Shit!" Stanley cursed, frustrated. If it weren't for this crucial moment, he would've already taken care of Levi. The way Levi walked off so calmly and cocky really got under Stanley's skin. "Honey, don't be mad. How about I help you blow off some steam?" Athena said, giving him a flirty look. "Sure." Stanley wasn't about to say no-he grabbed Athena and headed into the nearby woods. This wasn't their first time hooking up outdoors, but no matter what Athena did, Stanley just didn't respond at all. Stanley looked at Athena's disappointed face, totally blanking out. "What the hell is going on?" ***** When Levi got home, it wasn't even eight o'clock yet. His mom and sister had already made a big breakfast. "Bro, did you go out for a morning run?" Mila asked. "Yeah." Levi nodded. "Perfect timing, come eat." Mila smiled and took Levi's jacket, hanging it on the coat rack by the door. His sister was as sweet and thoughtful as always. Levi couldn't help but say, "Whoever marries you is gonna be the luckiest guy ever!" "I'm not that great. Come on, go wash your hands and eat," Mila said, blushing. Levi went to the kitchen to wash up and saw his mom, Mavis, smiling as she heated up some milk. "Levi, your medical skills are incredible! I haven't seen your dad sleep this well in years. Is he really cured?" Mavis asked. "Yeah, nothing serious now. He just needs some supplements to get his strength back," Levi said. Hearing Levi's answer, Mavis finally felt at ease. Before long, Cyrus woke up, and the family sat down to breakfast, savoring a happiness they hadn't felt in a long time. With bowls in hand, no one spoke, but their eyes brimmed with tears. "I never thought we'd be able to eat breakfast together again. I could die happy now..." Cyrus was the first to speak, saying what everyone felt. "You're right, dear. I don't want anything else. As long as our family's together and happy, that's enough," Mavis said, wiping her tears. "As long as Mom and Dad are healthy and my brother is home, this is the happiest I've ever been," Mila said, crying tears of joy. Levi took a deep breath to steady himself. He knew that from now on, he had to take care of his family. "Mom, Dad, Mila, your good days are just beginning. Now that I'm back, I'll make sure you're happier than anyone!" With that, Levi pulled out the bank card Terry had given him and handed it to his mom. "Mom, there's money on this card. Use it to pay off all our debts from over the years," Levi said. "Alright, I'll pay them back and return the card to you," Mavis replied. Levi shook his head. "I don't need it. This money is all yours. Mila didn't get to go to music school, so hire a great music teacher for her so she can follow her dream." "The rest is for you and Dad. Buy whatever you want." "Oh, and don't buy a house yet. Just rent a bigger place that's move-in ready. I've already found somewhere, and I'll take you there soon." Levi's first thought was to fulfill his sister's dream, which touched Mila deeply. But his parents had other ideas about the money. "We have our pensions. What would we do with so much money? Besides, we're fine living here-we don't need to move," Cyrus said. "Yeah, we don't need much. Use some for Mila's schooling, but save the rest for your own future," Mavis added. "Dad, Mom, trust me. Honestly, this amount is nothing to me. If I ever need money, there are plenty of people who'd give it to me." "So use this money without worrying, and when it runs out, just ask me for more. With my medical skills, do you really think I'll ever worry about money again?" "Just enjoy your lives and leave everything else to me." Levi spoke with absolute confidence-this was his strength! "You're right, Levi. With your abilities, we'll never be short on money. We'll listen to you from now on," Cyrus said, relieved. Mavis and Mila had no objections either. Levi had become the backbone of the family. As the family basked in their newfound happiness, a sudden loud banging sounded at the door. The pounding was so fierce it sounded like the door might be kicked down! Cyrus, Mavis, and Mila looked terrified, like startled birds-a clear sign of all the fear they'd lived through these last three years. "Don't worry, I'm here. I'll see who it is." Levi got up and walked to the door. When he opened it, several burly men stood there, looking fierce and menacing. "You're Levi? Did you break Davis' hand?" the leader asked, deliberately showing off a tattoo of a venomous snake on his chest.

Chapter 8: Man Of The House

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