All Chapters of After My Death, I Became A Genius: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

SAVANNA (VERONICA)The city lights passed quickly until the car slowed gradually and eventually, the car stopped."We're here," the driver said, glancing back at me through the rearview mirror, a hint of hesitation in his eyes like he wasn't entirely sure why anyone would want to stop in a place like this... That alone is a teenage girl.I didn't bother though, instead, "how much?" I asked quietly."Eighteen bucks" he said.I handed him a twenty dollar note, "keep the change." And with it, I left the car ignoring his appreciated look.The place was more of an industrial area, so, at this hour the place was quiet, but not for people living in the shadows...The wind was chilling at night. I pulled the hood of the oversized hoodie over my head, letting the shadow fall over my face, hiding the sharpness in my eyes, dulling the outline of who I was.I walked down the street. The deeper I moved, the quieter it became, except the faint vibration underneath. Soon, the vibration turned to a d

SAVANNA (VERONICA)"Don't ruin my car, it's— Agh!" The guy beside me couldn't finish his words when the signal dropped and when it did, I didn't hesitate.Most people wasted their time on deciding whether they were ready or not. Racing wasn't for the weak, eh.My foot pressed down on the gas with a calculated force, and the car responded with a violent jolt that pushed both me and the guy back into our seats.The engine groaned, then the car shot forward, tires gripping the asphalt unevenly at first before settling into a smoother, faster rhythm.Around us, the noise of the crowd exploded almost instantly, disbelief rippling through the spectators as they tried to process what they were seeing."Yo! what the hell?!""She actually went for it!""That's a damn Mustang, man! Racing with it against Lamborghini? She must be crazy!""Dude, I'm more surprised that she can actually drive!"— Their voices blurred together into a chaotic wave of shock and amusement, but none of it reached me in

SAVANNA (VERONICA)Satisfaction humming through me. My mind was quite good after a long time. Along with a good pay, I got a chance to have some rush in blood.Cool, these types of races should appear more.I rolled the thought over slowly... Or perhaps not. Veronica shouldn't flaunt her skills too much. She had already caught too much attention. Although no one would suspect. I mean, 'soul swapping'? Hell, I would have laughed harder until a month ago.I should share a bit more credit with Abrahams, eh? The name made my jaw tight immediately. "Cheap people." I couldn't help the curse."Danny wouldn't be the same, or, he's gonna beg again for a new car..."The cab slowed and with a shudder, it came to a full stop, right before my home."We're here." The driver spoke, his gaze flickered to me through the rearview.Quietly, my fingers inserted in my pocket, took out twenty bucks and handed him over."Miss, I don't have...""Keep it." That was all I said before stepping out.The cold bre

SAVANNA (VERONICA)Their eyes widened. Others gazing at their leader, unsure and perhaps a bit scared?They didn't expect it.Good. Now, it's fun.The leader let out a cold chuckle, which seemed more out of doubts over himself."Seems you're quite experienced over your age, huh?""But little girl, you've no idea how deep you've drowned."I shrugged only. My expression didn't change."And since you already know, how about you cooperate?" he added, gesturing slightly toward his belt.A slick black metal flashed under the dim light.I couldn't help but let my lips curve in boredom."Scaring me with a toy? Clearly, you haven't done your homework properly."His sneer deepened, "a toy? Fine."His hand moved a little, signalling.The others began to move, spreading out, closing the distance carefully."I need her alive, boys."I watched them for a moment, my gaze steadily calculating their movements."Yeah?" I murmured softly, one brow lifting.Sigh, a quiet breath slipping out as I shook my

KINGSPORT (THE ABRAHAM ESTATE)VICTOR"Damn! What!?" Nathan's voice pierced the air of the study, or precisely, the slang he used?My gaze followed his face, brow arched up with quiet questions.He seemed to have noticed it and immediately toned down. Then, hanging up the call, he turned to me, fully meeting my gaze."My men... they seemed to lose the trail of the attackers." He hesitated, his voice sharpened with worry."Lost?" My brow arched fuller now."Yes, as though those men just vanished in the night!"I didn't flinch. My eyes lingered on my nephew for a moment.In truth, the data barely mattered. The real worry was what Nathan couldn't say aloud...'The girl, the one who saved him, was out there, somewhere, and I had no idea what she might be facing.'Nathan's frown deepened. "Uncle... I think I should check on her. She didn't even know how much danger she's in."I sipped on my perfectly prepared black coffee once. "No need. I'll go."The words left my mouth slower than usual,