Alonso had been privy to rumours concerning Frederick, who served as Philip's right-hand man. However, most referred to him as Philip's puppet, given that he was responsible for all of Philip's unsavoury deeds.Initially, Alonso had dismissed these rumours as baseless chatter. Yet, what he had recently witnessed had confirmed their validity. Some even speculated that Frederick was the mastermind behind the Castle family's vanishing and deaths. Could it be that Frederick was his true adversary?He pondered this question as he staggered back to the room, his mind in turmoil, causing him to stop periodically.Eventually, he arrived at Perry's room and was relieved to see that she was awake and under the care of a nurse."She requested solitude," Mia informed him, halting his attempt to enter the room. Although he yearned to remedy the situation or at least bring a smile to Perry's face, he was unable to conjure up a solution.*****One week ago***** "Orlando, your..." Mr Arnold began"I

Philip's spine tingled with a shiver as he gazed upon Alonso's eyes. He couldn't fathom how a person without any connections could climb the ranks of the Castillo empire in less than a month, a feat he had been struggling with for years.As he sat there, listening to Alonso speak, Philip's mind raced with questions. Who could this man be?"You mentioned earlier that I threatened people," Alonso began, his tone laced with authority. "Care to explain why Fredrick was seen in the doctor's office during his last visit?"Philip froze, his disappointment in Fredrick evident in his gaze. He had warned him to be discreet.Perry, who had been previously content, now looked bewildered. "What are you talking about?" he asked."It may interest you all to know that Fredrick here was pressuring the doctor to change the cause of our beloved Chairman's death, your father" Alonso revealed, causing the room to fall silent."At first, I couldn't fathom why he would do such a thing. But knowing who he wo

*****Returning to the moment when Perry unexpectedly encountered Philip, Betty, and Gray.*****"Why do both of you appear as though you have just encountered a supernatural apparition? Additionally, why are there peculiar-looking men loitering within the confines of my father's residence?" she inquired in bewilderment "Moreover, what is the significance of this lavish arrangement? Is there a festivity transpiring that has eluded my knowledge?" she added, while approaching the table adorned with an array of delectable cuisine.To this, Perry bemoaned, "Ironically, following your downfall at the workplace today, you should have sought refuge somewhere in shame, rather than squandering food."Subsequently, he hurled insults, "And you, conniving with your illegitimate son to murder my father, have the audacity to usher in a new man to his abode, within a mere few hours of his demise? You are a devil incarnate." However, Philip warned him sternly never to demean his mother with derogatory

As she sat there, lost in thought, a sudden realization hit her like a ton of bricks. Her hands trembled as she slowly put the pieces together - could Alonso be Orlando in disguise? The idea was almost too far-fetched to entertain, and yet a part of her couldn't help but wonder. She quickly dismissed the notion, chiding herself for entertaining such a ridiculous idea.But then, another more sinister thought crossed her mind - what if Alonso was somehow responsible for Orlando's disappearance? The mere possibility sent shivers down her spine, and her heart began to race with fear and uncertainty. Could it be that the man she had agreed to marry was hiding a dark secret? It was a terrifying prospect, and yet she couldn't bring herself to fully believe it.Her mind was in turmoil, and she couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden beneath the surface. Were there more clues to Orlando's disappearance that she had yet to uncover? The more she thought about it, the more she real

Both parties vehemently denied that the locket in question was the same as the one in the photograph. Despite their protests, Perry persisted, unleashing a barrage of threats until Alonso relented and produced the locket.Perry's eyes widened as she gazed upon the locket that now dangled from Alonso's neck. It was identical to the one Orlando had treasured and vowed never to remove, claiming it was a talisman that would guide him back home."Orlando always said that this locket held the key to his return," Perry divulged, her voice choked with emotion.She hobbled over to the General and snatched the photograph from his grasp, carefully juxtaposing it against Alonso's face. Perry meticulously scrutinized the two images, searching for any discrepancies or similarities that might provide insight into the mystery at hand.Alonso, his voice quivering with nervousness, asked, "May I inquire as to what you are presently trying to do?" The General, equally anxious, seconded the question, app