Saved by the heartless billionaire king

Chap.10,The Gem

Aaron POV:

I had been waiting for almost thirty minutes when a soft knock on my office door jolted me back to reality.

“Come in,” I said, my voice sharp.

Brice entered, followed by the Head of the Medical Family. “My King,” he said, bowing deeply.

“You may take a seat,” I replied, folding my hands together on the table. He sat down and pulled a picture from his bag, showing it to me. I took the picture from him, and the image seemed eerily familiar.

“Is this the gem?” I inquired, my mind already racing with questions.

“Yes, my Lord. And its powers are even greater than you may think,” he responded. “My family has been studying it for decades. There’s a book written by my ancestors about it, but not much more was discovered, as the author passed away some decades ago. Your father lost the precious gem in another world when he was still a young boy.”

I studied the picture closely. The gem… it was said to have extraordinary abilities, but why had my father lost it?

“There is a secret surrounding this gem,” he continued, “It’s said that it can cure any poison, amplify the user’s powers, and grant them all known abilities. But it also kills slowly, draining the user’s energy and consuming the colors of their soul.”

“The gem becomes blue when the user’s power is pure, red when the intentions are dark, and green when the intentions are noble. Except for a certain family, whose name has been erased from our records, for reasons only your father knows,” he explained, his head lowered in guilt.

“Wait, you’re saying that since the gem is green in this picture, it could change to red or even blue?” I asked, a plan already forming in my mind. This was a picture of my father—did he possess the gem? How did he lose it? I couldn’t understand.

“And wait,” I pressed, “Did you just say that a sorcerer escaped, and you lost the book that day?”

The doctor nodded, his face pale. “Yes, my Lord. The sorcerer escaped during our efforts to secure the gem. I’m deeply sorry for my failure.”

My anger flared. “So, the most powerful sorcerer in Eldena disappears with all our security and guards in place? And I’m just hearing about this now?” I shouted, slamming my fist on the table. “He must be the one who cast the spell on my father—with the help of the enemy.”

I paused, trying to regain my composure, then spoke again, quieter but still seething. “You will work in the farms for a year to make up for the loss of such a valuable treasure,” I told him. He bowed, accepting the punishment.

“I’m sure you’re relieved that I didn’t strip you of your position as the highest medical authority in the nation,” I added, my voice cold.

Turning to Brice, I said, “Open a portal to the other world for us. I need to verify something important. You have thirty minutes.” I then turned to the doctor. “You will follow me. And you will vow to protect our nation’s secrets, even if it costs your life.”

The doctor raised his right hand, placing it over his heart. “I vow to protect the secrets of our nation, at the cost of my life.” As he spoke, a bright, fire-like light appeared on his lips, sealing the oath.

With that, we stepped through the portal, and moments later, we arrived at my study in the mansion. It had only been five minutes, yet I moved quickly, heading toward her room. As I approached, I was interrupted by my mother, who came rushing toward me.

“Hell no, son!” she called from a distance, almost running toward me.

“What now, Mom? Can’t I see my girlfriend? Do I need permission from you?” I asked, frustration creeping into my voice.

“If you want this pretty girl to stay yours, don’t disturb her sleep,” she said, placing her hands on her hips. “Women hate that. She could even break up with you if you wake her up. Trust me, I know what I’m talking about. And if she does, you’ll marry whoever I choose. Do I make myself clear?”

I stared at her in disbelief. “Mom, you’re kidding, right?”

“You can try and see for yourself, son,” she warned, her voice stern.

I sighed, realizing I had no choice. “Alright, I’ll leave her alone.”

“Doctor, go find your usual room and get some rest. We’ll continue this business tomorrow morning,” I instructed him as he left my study.

Turning to the window, I noticed a figure in the distance, emanating an aura that felt strangely familiar. I teleported myself outside, standing under the heavy rain, but the figure disappeared before I could reach it. Anxiety settled over me. “Who could that be? Could it be… No, no way. He can’t be foolish enough to come here,” I muttered to myself, trying to reassure myself.

“I will destroy the person who did this to my father. They will suffer.” With that, I returned to my room, took a bath, and tried to sleep. But sleep eluded me. The night dragged on, and before I knew it, it was morning. I had only slept when dawn was approaching.

After finally getting some rest, I got up, took care of my business, and headed straight for her room. I needed to see her.

I knocked on her door, but there was no response. A passing maid told me she had gone out with my mother to play tennis. I paused, considering my next move, then went to the parlour. As I entered, I was met with a scene that made my blood boil.

“What’s happening here?” I asked, moving into the room.

“Good morning, sweetheart,” my mother greeted me, hugging me warmly. “Good morning, Aaron. Did you sleep well?” she asked, walking over to hug me.

“My son, this is our new neighbor. He bought the Osgood’s property and now lives there with his little sister. He brought us home after our car mysteriously got a flat tire, so I invited him in for breakfast.”

She gestured to a man standing nearby. “I hope you don’t mind. He’s new here and has a flourishing business. His name is Kyle Brown. Kyle, meet my son, Aaron.”

Kyle extended his hand, and I stared at it for a long moment, silently making it clear that the gap between us could never be bridged. “Happy to meet you, Aaron. You have such a sweet mom and girlfriend,” he said, his words making my blood boil.

“Thank you,” I replied, my voice stiff, as I wrapped my arm around Anna’s small waist, pulling her closer in a possessive gesture. I wanted to make it clear to him that she was mine, and to my relief, she didn’t protest—she played along, and that brought me some peace.

“Excuse us, we have something very important to discuss,” I told them, my tone leaving no room for argument.

I led Anna to my study, though she protested as we left the main room and climbed the stairs.

“What’s your problem, Aaron? What’s so important that you made me look rude in front of our guest?” she asked, clearly annoyed.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you. Can you show me the blue gem I gave you?” I asked, my voice softer now. I had seen it in her room, and I needed to understand why its color had changed. It had turned blue, signaling her pure nature.

She looked at me with a relieved expression, as if she had been waiting for me to notice