"Captain!""Captain!"As Ethan stepped inside from the outdoors, a group of soldiers guarding the mansion exterior saluted him."Hush!"In response to these soldiers, Ethan gently nodded, signaling them to keep the noise down so as not to wake his sleeping daughter."Daddy, are we home?"The once groggy London, sleeping on Ethan's shoulder, was startled by the sound, raising her head, rubbing her eyes, and looking around dazedly."Yes, we're home."Ethan gently stroked her head, his gaze filled with warmth."Daddy, where are we? I thought we were going home?"After observing her surroundings for a while, noticing the unfamiliar scenery, London curiously examined the surroundings, voicing her doubts to Ethan."This is our new home. From now on, we'll all live here!""Daddy?!"Her eyes widened a bit, her face showing disbelief. This place was much more luxurious compared to the apartment where she and her mother used to live. Therefore, hearing Ethan's words, she was incredibly intrigue

In a pitch-black alley, not a soul in sight,Two figures struggled, clumsily staggering across the wall.Despite their clothes being torn and fresh blood continuously dripping onto the ground,They did not dare stop, instead speeding towards a spot on the main road.After a while, noticing no pursuers behind them, they both let out a sigh of relief.After a bit longer, feeling more than half of their stamina had returned, they looked at each other, eyes filled with confusion.They had yet to expect the enemy to find the location of the temporary hotel they had booked.Furthermore, their assassination target was much more formidable tha

Knock, knock!While Ethan was lost in thought, there was a sudden knock on the door.Startled, Ethan slowly opened his eyes. "Who's there?"Hearing footsteps outside, Ethan had an inkling of who it might be. But he was not entirely sure. After all, it was past two in the morning; why would she come looking for him?A pause, then a voice answered, "It's me. Aren't you asleep yet? Can we talk for a bit?"Recognizing Londyn's voice, Ethan's brow furrowed slightly. But after a moment's consideration, he rose and opened the door.At this moment, Londyn stood outside, garbed in pajamas, her feet ensconced in slippers, her countenance tinged with an edge of worry.Observing Londyn's anxious stance, Ethan could not help but scrutinize her with a hint of suspicion, a curious gaze in his eyes."What brings you to me?!"Regarding Ethan's frosty demeanor, a certain aloofness woven within, a tumultuous flutter crept in Londyn's chest, her lips incessantly pressed together in a tense line.However,

"Director, are you there?"Just as Londyn arrived at her office, the voice of her new secretary drifted in from outside. As a new employee, she appeared timid and could only stand out and call in.Hearing this, Londyn couldn't help but softly respond, "The door isn't locked. Please, come in."Hearing Londyn's voice in response, the new secretary exhaled softly. She delicately opened the office door and approached Londyn, speaking in a lowered voice."Director, the security guard downstairs just called to report that a man named Darius Byner has come to see you. What should we do? Should we let him up?"Hearing the secretary's inquiry, a hint of astonishment washed over Londyn, her eyes glancing upward at the woman."Darius Byner? Who is that?"Despite working in the cosmetics and jewelry industry for several years, Darius Byner was alien to Londyn. Moreover, the fact that he sought her out at this time evoked an acute sense of skepticism.But before the secretary could reply, the shri

Half an hour later, a frantic Darius arrived. Initially, he had considered the inspection routine and non-urgent. However, as the entire building was cordoned off and the offices' managers kept calling him, he realized the situation was far from what he had initially thought.Therefore, the countenance of Darius at this very moment was indeed one of sheer alarm. He knew not whom he had offended or why such an ostentatious display was made.But as he raced to the office of Londyn, finding her in cheerful conversation with Lissandra and Captain Andrew over cups of coffee, the color of Darius's face turned pale, now flushed."Captain Andrew, what means this action?" he demanded, his voice trembling angrily. "My company has always conducted itself with utmost legality, paying taxes in full measure to your authorities. Why, then, this sudden intrusion? This hasty sealing of my property? Can you not provide me a clear explanation?"Though inwardly seething with anger, Darius dared not overs