All Chapters of Hello Champ, Run!: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

The dimly lit bar pulsed with music and laughter, a contrast to the turmoil brewing in Marco's mind. Everyone's faces were barely seen because of the darkness and lights from the club's dance floor. Crowds swayed in response to the strong beat of the music, excitement lingering in the air along with the strong odour of alcohol. Marco, a twenty-two year old intern, sat on the velvet stool, swilling down various glasses of alcohol. “More..” He slurred, his breath reeking of alcohol as he extended his empty glass to the bartender, gesturing for him to refill it.“Are you sure you're okay?” The lanky bartender with receding hairline asked, his face etched with concern.Marco nodded, forcing a smile that starkly contrasted with the distress he buried.The bartender slid the glass to him after refilling it while Marco gulped it down at a go, loving the burn of the liquor as it went down his throat.Marco’s dreams of becoming a doctor seemed distant as his family's problems mounted. His f

A few days later~The tinted window of the SUV car rolled down and Antonio alighted with practiced ease. As he dragged on his cigar, his gaze drifted towards his luxurious mansion which stood tall among other buildings. His bodyguards stood behind him, their face tall with their jaws clenched.They had just returned from a meeting with some other Mafia members at the Villa imperio.Antonio’s mansion was not only large but it was tremendously deserving of being a sprawling estate and a fortified retreat.The word “Castello Antonio (Antonio's Castle)” was inscribed on a golden placard, a symbol of his power and influence.When his father was still alive, it was formerly referred to as “Rocca dei Leoni” but as soon as he took over, he had the name changed.The maids bowed in unison at the sight of Antonio.As he entered the sleek, modern building, his shoes clacked on the polished tiles, echoing off the high ceilings.Silence lingered, his presence commanding attention.Settling on his m