NCCnovel Chapter 849 Unwelcome
Chapter 849 Unwelcome
Villain Ch 849. Unwelcome@@@@
Allen hummed thoughtfully, his gaze distant as he processed the words of his companions. He couldn't deny that Jane was right. The gym had been his refuge long before Sophia's arrival, and he had every right to claim it as his own. "You're right," Allen admitted, his voice cutting through the cacophony of the mutant turtle's roars below. "Why should I be the one who backs down?
Why should I give in to her?" His voice grew firmer with conviction as he nodded to himself.
Jane grinned widely, her eyes gleaming with approval. "Now that's the spirit!" she exclaimed, clearly pleased with his change in attitude.
Alice, floating nearby on her broom, nodded in agreement. "She has a point," Alice admitted, her tone pragmatic. "You shouldn't have to give up your place because of her."
Larissa, hovering gracefully with her wings, smirked. "So, are you planning to take over the gym?" she asked, a playful glint in her eyes. "I mean, the influence. I can help you," she added, her smirk widening into a grin.
An evil smirk appeared on Allen's lips as the idea took root in his mind. "That would be interesting," he said, a spark of excitement flickering in his eyes.
Bella cleared her throat, cutting through the moment of camaraderie. "Sorry to ruin your happiness, but wasn't the whole idea so that she wouldn't find Allen?" she reminded them, her tone practical and slightly concerned.
The group paused, considering her words. Shea shrugged nonchalantly. "But even if she finds Allen, what can she do?" she asked rhetorically. "They've been broken up for a long time, and the Goldborne mansion doesn't accept any guests. Allen is already in a position she can't reach."
Shea moved closer to Allen, her eyes locking onto his with a determined intensity. "Instead," she continued, her voice low and persuasive, "I think you should claim back what you lost."
Allen glanced at Shea, curiosity piqued. "What do you mean?" he asked, his brow furrowing slightly.
Allen looked around at his friends, their supportive faces giving him strength. "But how do we do that?" he asked, still unsure of the best course of action.
Jane's smirk widened. "We use her own tactics against her. We gather information, we build alliances, and we strengthen your position. Make it clear that you're not someone to be trifled with."
Bella nodded, her expression serious. "We can start by solidifying your presence at the gym. Talk to some staff, get them on our side. Then, you extend that influence to the agency. Make connections, show them who you are."
Alice, still perched on her broom, chimed in, "And don't forget to be visible. Presence is power. The more people see you as a leader, the harder it will be for her to undermine you."
Allen took a deep breath, feeling the weight of their words. They were right. He couldn't just sit back and let Sophia dictate the terms. He needed to be proactive, to reclaim his space and his reputation.
"Let's see what I can do," Allen said, trying to sound more confident than he felt.
Shea noticed the hesitation in his voice. "Why do you look reluctant?" she asked, her eyes narrowing slightly as she studied him.
"I'm not reluctant," Allen stated, though the firmness in his voice wavered. "It's just..." His words trailed off, and he looked away, his thoughts drifting to a place he rarely allowed himself to visit.
The truth was, there was a pain in his chest that he couldn't quite shake, a familiar ache that had been with him since childhood. His mother's words echoed in his mind, a constant reminder to never attract too much attention. She had always drilled into him the importance of staying in the shadows, of not making waves.
After all, he was an illegitimate child, a secret to be hidden rather than a person to be celebrated.
These memories flooded back, unbidden and unwelcome.