Maria felt her body shiver uncontrollably as Vespera spoke. Her heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing louder than the last in her ears. She was hanging on Oliver's every word, waiting for his response.Oliver looked at Vespera and motioned for her to rise. "As for her father," he said, shaking his head, "his fate will be sealed by my own hands, not anyone else's."Oliver turned to Maria, locking eyes with her as he spoke. "Within a few minutes or maybe an hour, your father will be under my control. Just wait and see," he declared confidently.Meanwhile, back in Boston Hills, Arshad Khan rushed through the airport. He had just stepped out of his car, and his entourage hurriedly followed him, some carrying bags and all eager to clear security checks. They were all on a tight schedule.In a secure room inside the airport, Alice stood before a screen that displayed live surveillance footage from various parts of the terminal. A light smile crossed her lips as she saw Arshad Khan

"I told you that the lady's offer to enter this exclusive lounge was too good to be true."The PA was shocked because Arshad didn't say anything, but he dared not speak back. Realizing they were trapped, Arshad ordered his men to break the door. They tried kicking down the doors, but they wouldn't budge. In a last-ditch effort, they took off their belts, wrapping them around their faces in makeshift masks, hoping to filter out the sedative. Some even attempted to break the newly-installed "air purifiers," but it was too late.While they struggled, the PA felt his legs giving way, the room spinning around him. "Sir, I can't...," he stuttered, collapsing onto a nearby couch.Arshad's vision began to blur. His last sight was of his men falling, one by one, into unconsciousness. Despite his efforts to fight it off, the sedative was too potent."Whoever did this," he thought as he succumbed, "won't get away with it." But then, darkness overtook him.Alice watched on her screen as each man

Still shaking with joy, Abigail pulled back the rubber cover to reveal a magnificent pool. It was a breathtaking sight: an infinity pool that seemed to merge with the horizon, equipped with underwater lights and surrounded by luxuriously designed tiles.Throwing her arms in the air, Abigail exclaimed, "Oh, the beauty of it all! My son-in-law really knows how to live! Oliver, you are truly a blessing!" She seemed to be composing a spontaneous speech, her voice trembling with emotion. "I've never seen anything like this. I'm so happy for my daughter, and I'm so grateful to be part of this family!" She paused to catch her breath, but her eyes never stopped sparkling. "God bless you, Oliver, for you have made me feel like a queen in a castle!"Abigail finally took a seat by the poolside, still unable to wipe the wide grin off her face. "I must say, this is beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of. It's like a piece of heaven right here on Earth!"Zelda even though had a frown, watch

With a nod, one of her men picked up a bucket filled with water and began to splash it over the faces of the unconscious men. Slowly, groans and murmurs filled the room as Arshad and his men began to rouse, their eyes flickering open to find themselves in unfamiliar territory. As Arshad and his men regained consciousness, their eyes met Alice's cold gaze. Confusion and a tinge of fear crossed their faces as they took in their unfamiliar surroundings. Arshad tried to speak, but his mouth was dry and his words came out as a croak. "What is the meaning of this?" he finally managed to say, struggling to his feet.Alice leaned back in her chair, a smirk playing at the corners of her mouth. "Welcome, Mr. Khan. You're in a place where you'll answer some very important questions," she said, her tone icy and controlled.Arshad looked around, trying to assess the situation. His men seemed equally bewildered, glancing at one another as if seeking some unspoken guidance. He then looked back at

Caught off guard by Zelda's sternness, Abigail quickly smiled. "Oh, my daughter, I was just playing. Of course, I'll choose a different room." She quickly moved to check out the other available rooms. It was late at night when Oliver arrived back at the Storm family property. His car's trunk was filled with various items, which he instructed the maids to carry to his room. These were things he'd purchased for his impending return to Canada the next day.As he stepped into the hall, he found his mother in her spectacles, working on a laptop. His two brothers stood beside her, engrossed in what seemed to be a serious discussion. The rest of the family were also in the room, some engrossed in their phones and others with laptops. Surprisingly, no one was watching TV.Logan was the first to notice his arrival. "Oliver!" She exclaimed, rushing to hug him, thereby drawing everyone's attention. The room fell silent. "Where have you been? You must be tired," she remarked, her eyes then catc