CHAPTER 39: PRS 39

Isabella hadn’t expected to have to work late into the night because she had several matters to handle, especially regarding the entertainment company Phoenix System had given her. It turned out there was a major issue there, requiring her to immediately make time and fly to the capital in the next few days.

Thankfully, she had asked Siva to take Mommy and her two older siblings to the apartment so they could rest. Otherwise, they might have stayed with her until late at night, which would have been awkward for her, as their family gatherings were supposed to be filled with warmth, not busyness.

[DING!!!]

[New Mission]

[Mission: Foil a kidnapping and murder attempt.]

[Reward: 1 luxury apartment unit in King Tower in the capital worth 15 million and 2 item boxes.]

[Time: 30 minutes.]

[ACCEPT] [REJECT]

Isabella, remembering that she was going to the capital and didn’t yet have a place to stay, quickly clicked the accept mission button. Besides the luxury apartment, she was also curious about the prize in this item box, making her eager to complete her mission quickly.

"Phoenix System, is that the black car the target? Please confirm clearly," Isabella asked quickly, staring at the road.

[Yes, Host. That’s our mission target. A black BMW with license plate number B 1234 XX.]

Hearing Phoenix System’s words, Isabella immediately ordered Siva to follow the black BMW in front of them.

Although confused about what Isabella was planning to do, as soon as Siva saw the car surrounded by two other vehicles and several men in black getting out, acting suspiciously, her eyes widened.

"Sis, that looks really dangerous! They’re carrying weapons! Should we call the police first?" Siva exclaimed in a panicked tone.

"That’s why we have to hurry. We have to save that person. If we wait for the police, it might be too late. We only have 30 minutes," Isabella replied firmly.

Without further thought, the two of them got out of the car. The night wind blew sharply, and the sound of their footsteps shattered the silence of the street.

"Ready, Sis. I’ll take the right side. I’ll take the one on the side first," Siva said, catching her breath.

"Okay, I’ll take the left. Don’t give them time to escape. We have to be fast and efficient," Isabella replied, preparing herself.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A short but fierce battle ensued. In less than five minutes, Isabella and Siva had successfully taken down the perpetrators who were trying to kidnap their target—a pale-faced foreign man.

"Sir, are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?" Isabella asked in fluent English, her breath still slightly labored.

The man nodded, his face still tense. "Y-Yes, thank you... You saved my life. I don’t know what would have happened if you didn’t come. Who are you?"

"Good. Stay here, don’t move. The police will come soon. Just stay calm and breathe," Isabella replied quickly, checking the man’s condition.

Siva immediately called the nearest police station to sort out the mess. Shortly after, sirens could be heard approaching.

[Congratulations! Host successfully completed the mission and is rewarded with a luxury apartment in King Tower worth 15 million Rupiah and two item boxes.]

[Congratulations! Host completed the mission before the deadline and is entitled to an additional 50 points.]

Because the situation was still chaotic, Isabella only glanced at the notification and returned to her focus on providing a brief statement to the arriving police officer.

She only learned later that the man she had saved was an important state guest on an economic visit to the capital.

After providing all the necessary information, Isabella finally left the police station around eleven at night.

Meanwhile, Mikaela and her two older siblings, Liora and Almes, waited anxiously in the apartment.

"My little sister has been working too hard. It’s almost midnight, and she hasn’t come home yet. Is she okay? Why haven’t we heard anything?" Liora asked, anxiously staring at the clock on the wall.

Mikaela took a deep breath. "I feel so guilty. She’s suffered since she was little, and now she has to work this hard. If only I had taken better care of her... If only I hadn’t lost her that time..."

"Mom, don’t blame yourself. This isn’t your fault," Almes interrupted softly. "We’ve found her. Now it’s our job to look after her, not regret the past. We have to focus on the future."

"Yes, Mom, let me help look after her too. She needs a family who can make her feel safe. I’ll make sure she never feels alone again," Liora added, holding her mother’s hand.

Tut tut tut—click!

The three of them immediately turned as the apartment door opened. Isabella appeared in the doorway, tired but still smiling.

"Why aren’t you all asleep? Isn’t it late? You should be resting," she asked softly.

"We were waiting for you, honey. Why are you back so late? Have you eaten? You must be hungry, right?" Mikaela asked quickly, her face worried.

"No... but don’t worry, I can order food or—"

"No, Mommy’s already cooked. Wait a minute, Mommy will warm it up. You sit down, don’t keep standing." Mikaela immediately walked to the kitchen swiftly.

Isabella was silent for a moment. Her heart felt warm at the simple act of concern—something she had never felt before.

While waiting, Liora sat across from her. "You know, we almost called the police. We were really worried. You couldn’t be reached, your phone was switched off."

Isabella chuckled. "Sorry, I didn’t mean to worry you. My work was a bit crazy tonight. My battery ran out and I didn’t have time to charge it."

"A bit crazy?" Almes raised an eyebrow. "Did you get into a fight with a criminal or something? Seriously, I want to know what you were doing, coming home so late."

"Uh... something like that. I helped someone in trouble," Isabella replied quickly, making the two of them look at each other in surprise.

Mikaela brought the warm food back to the table. "Come eat, honey. It’s still warm. Mommy made your favorite."

Isabella smiled softly. "Thank you, Mom. I didn’t expect you to have time to cook."

At first, she thought she would be the only one eating, but everyone else sat down at the table.

"Next time, don’t wait for me. I often come home late. I don’t want you to go hungry just waiting. You need to rest too," she said sincerely.

"We don’t mind. In fact, we want to make sure you’re okay," Liora replied with a smile. "In fact, we’re happy to eat with you. This is a rare opportunity for us."

"Little one, don’t work too hard. You’re still young, don’t get sick," Almes continued. "Now you have a family ready to protect you. You don’t have to bear everything alone anymore."

"Yes, little one. Daddy is very worried about you too," Liora added. "You’re not alone anymore. We have us, Daddy, Mommy—everyone who loves you. We’ll always be here for you."

Isabella smiled slightly. "Thank you... I’m just not used to it all yet. I’ve always been alone, so this all feels strange to me."

"It’s okay, honey," Mikaela said softly. "Take it slow. I know you’ve been carrying everything alone for too long. But now it’s different. You have us."

After a hearty dinner, they parted ways and went to their respective rooms.

In her room, Isabella soaked in the bath, trying to calm her tense body. "Phoenix System, display my status panel and fill two item boxes this time. I’m curious about the rewards."

[The first item box contains 30 points that are immediately credited to the system and the ability to master all the world’s languages.]

[The second item box contains a rare frost flower poison, 25 additional points, and a bow with ice-powered arrows.]

[Status Panel]

Name: Isabella Clark

Age: 22

Beauty: 100/100

Intelligence: 100/100

Strength: 100/100

Health: 100/100

Charm: 100/100

Mentality: 100/100

Speed: 20/100

Dexterity: 20/100

Intuition: 45/100

Special Abilities:

Black Belt-level Martial Arts

High-level Hacker

High-level Lobbyist

High-level Medical Skills

Assets:

Buildings worth 146,000,000,000

9,000 hectares of land (3 locations)

Entertainment company MIO Entertainment

Shares in MGS Group (10%)

Shares in D Group (45%)

Luxury jewelry worth 3 million

Item box:

Ice flower poison

Ice power bow and arrow

Points: 105

Wealth: 55,133,850,000,000

"Phoenix System, allocate 55 points to intuition, 30 to speed, and 20 to agility. I need those abilities for future missions," he ordered firmly.

[Request being processed... Upgrade will begin in 3 seconds.]

A few seconds later, the holographic screen lit up again.

[Status Panel Updated]

Intuition: 100/100

Speed: 50/100

Dexterity: 40/100

Isabella smiled with satisfaction. "Good. Looks like I can sleep well tonight. My abilities have improved."

[Get some rest, Host. Your body needs to recover. Tomorrow will be a new challenge.]

"I know, Phoenix. But... thank you. Thank you for always helping me."

She smiled slightly, turned off the holographic screen, and got out of the bathroom. After putting on her pajamas and looking at herself in the mirror, Isabella whispered softly, "I’m not alone anymore. I have a family now."

She then lay down on the bed, and the night passed peacefully.