Chapter 20

After Genesis left the office, veronica went in. She was very happy that her father accepted Genesis. In her past, she saw him as man who does thing for his own benefit. So for him to do something for her come as a shock.

" I'm so glad you agreed to him father, Genesis may seem wild but he has a good heart and is good at his job. I hope father doesn't thing ill of him "

Veronica said.

" Ofcourse, Having the strongest man in the world protecting my daughter is safe with me "

" Strongest n? what do you mean father? "

" You don't know? "

Rickland was very upset that his daughter didn't know who Genesis is. He got up and was walk to the window and look down in the yard where Genesis was leaned against his bike drinking a can soda. Genesis notice Rickland gaze and look up. Rickland decided to tell the truth to his daughter.

" Genesis is an S ranked Evolvers and the Strongest of them all "

" What ?! "

Rickland said and suprised his daughter. Veronica never know that she was walking around with the Top S ranked Evolver.

" What earned him this rank is his power, He's able to Manipulate the Physics Law with nothing but a single touch, Magnetism, Heat, Electricity, Momentum, Friction and anything that the laws of physics applies to he can control it "

Rickland said, Veronica started remember each and every moment he uses his abilities and each time he use different powers on different scales and magnitude. She thought he was an Evolver with many abilities but it's the one that can bend the laws and principles of the world.

- OMG so it's all true then his stating that he was the strongest wasn't just selfconfident but he was stating the obvious fact -

She was still suprise to have the strongest person in the world working for her as her personal bodyguard. She was terrified and yet proud of herself at the same time.

" There are many countries that would kill to get there hands on him... That's why Veronica, you should court Genesis "

" What! "

Veronica was suprised to her that her father would say such a thing. Soon he displayed is selfish ambition to her.

" Genesis personally told me one the contracts over he's leaving...Veronica, you can't let that happen, I don't care what you do, We have to hold gave to hold on to such a rare specimen, it can bring our family to the top of the... "

" THATS ENOUGH FATHER! "

Veronica shouts with anger.

" You want me to seduce him, give my body to him to fuel your own selfish ambition. I'm your daughter, what kind of father would do this to their own child for his purpose "

Rickland slammed down his hand on the table.

" I'm doing this for my family, This is to ensure our future..This is your moment to shine * Cough Cough Cough *"

Rickland sat at his desk and takes out a bottle of pill. He take out two pills, put it in his mouth and drank a glass of water. After he finished drinking he continues to talk to his daughter.

" Listen Veronica, I'm not getting any younger, soon I'll grow old and die "

" No father don't say that "

" Eventually I'll have to leave the company in capable hands and Veronica, you're that capable hands "

" What ?!"

When Rickland stated that he was going to leave the company to his daughter. Seymour was about to knock on the door when he overheard this. He continued to listen to the conversation.

" But what about brother, He put his heart in the company, he knows more about it than I do "

" That's the reason...Listen Veronica, I'm entrusting my legacy to you "

Suddenly, the door opened and Seymour walked in. In his hand was a tray with a bowl of soup.

" Sorry for interrupting but I thought I wouldn't brought you lunch father "

Seymour smiled as he places the tray on the table.

" I overheard a bit I what you were saying father and that's a great idea, I think Veronica would be the ideal candidate for the position "

"But Brother?! "

Veronica was a bit suprised that even her older brother would agree with this. Seymour turned to his sister with a smile on his face as he pat her on the head.

" Don't worry, you'll do great sister, your big brother will be hear to support you 100% I promise "

Veronica was a bit confused by his casual attitude.

" Okay ,I'll try my best "

" Remember, what I said Veronica "

Rickland look at his daughter sternly, veronica started to remember what he said before.

" I'll see what I can do father "

Veronica left the office, leaving her father and her older brother alone in the office. Rickland coughed again and Seymour rushes to his side.

" Father, be careful, do you need me to call the doctor? "

" No doctors, I can take care of myself "

Rickland drank a glass of water and took a breath of relief.

" Father, we are all concerned about you, Maybe you should get some check up "

" I said I'm fine "

Rickland stated, Seymour was concerned about his father's health but he couldn't do anything as his father rejected his help. Veronica left the house and noticed genesis leaned against his bike. She walked over to him remembering what her father said to her. Veronica started to wonder if she's capable of doing it. So far Genesis hasn't show any romantic interest in her.

" Let's go Genesis, This time, I'm riding in your bike with you "

" Hm? "

Genesis was a bit curious as to why she wants to ride with him but in the end he agreed. After put in the helmet she got on the bike and they both left. As they ride through traffic the wind blows Veronica's red hair. Veronica tightly grasp Genesis waist and suprised them.

They two of them arrived at a small pastry shop per veronica's request. They went into the party shop, ordered a meal and sat together. While veronica was eating her cake looking at Genesis, he was busy looking at the monitor that was on the wall. There was another news about Justice X heroic deeds in stopping a ship that where transporting out of the country.

Genesis watch the heroes, standing together and adress in the public. Genesis felt irritated that they are just doing this for publicity. The one that stood out again is the one called Ultimate. A boy that was in the cafe started to praise them.

" oh man those justic X are amazing "

" Yeah, I wish I had superpowers so I can a hero like them "

Said a few of the customers they were watching.

- Tch, ignorant fools -

Genesis though to himself. Veronica saw his angry face and smiled at him.

" Genesis, are you jealous? "

" Huh ? "

" You consider yourself a villain and when it comes the Justice X, you're upset, Maybe you want to be a hero but can't ?"

Veronica ask.

" Don't fool yourself! The justice X are nothing but fakes, They aren't fit to wear the badges of heroes "

Genesis then takes a sip of his soda.

" Genesis, why don't we go out together ?"

" Huh? "

" I'll show you my favorite place if you show me yours "

Genesis was confused by Veronica flirting ways towards him.

" Not a chance "

He said.

" Awe, come on just this once ,please "

Veronica look at Genesis with puppy dog eyes hoping that could sway him. In the end it was futile because Genesis wasn't easy to persuade. However, veronica still persist on breaking him.

" Say Genesis, why don't you work for me full time, I can even offer you a high position in my father's company "

" No interest "

" Oh "

Genesis then open his eyes and looks at Veronica suspiciously.

" Why don't you cut the crap and tell me what your hiding? "

" I don't know what your talking about? "

" Your father, he send you to court me didn't he ?"

Veronica was a bit suprised that genesis knew the truth. She was nervous about this and didn't know how to reply.

" You don't have to answer, this happens a lot, Trying to use woman to draw me into their side...It's pathetic "

Genesis stated, Veronica was a bit upset because she knew what's she's doing is pointless. The only reason he's with her in the first place is because of the contract between them.

" Genesis, the only reason you're with me and protecting it's because of the contract isn't it? "

Veronica ask.

" Precisely, It's because of the contract, nothing more, nothing less "

Genesis words puncture a hole Veronica's heart. The reason he is only with her is because of the contract that's between them. Veronica clenched her skirt as her heart was a bit broken.

- Why do I feel unhappy ?...My heart has never acted this way before nor for a boy even.... Does this mean, I like genesis ? -

Veronica though to herself as she looks at genesis with a flustered face. Suddenly, veronica phone rings and she answers it. The moment she did her face was filled with despair. She dropped the phone from her hand, suprising Genesis.

" Genesis, you have to take me to the hospital right now! "

Veronica shouts.