Charles knew he needed a plan to counter Andrew Garner’s attempts at him, if he wanted to weaken his stance first, to get back at the Adams family for partnering with Andrew to ruin him, and also because of everything they’d done to him and Norah. His new plan was to silently take over Adams Enterprises, all while hiding behind the shadows.Charles had carefully planned his move. He’d set his sights on Adams Enterprises, and he was aware of the disagreement among the shareholders, a weakness he intended to exploit. He knew the opportunity he wanted would come through one of these shareholders, and so he began his mission.His first target was a shareholder named Francis Edward, a man known for his frustration with the Adams family’s management of the company. Charles knew Francis was in possession of a considerable stake in the enterprise, making him a key player in his plan.One evening, Charles invited Francis to an uptown restaurant. As they sat in a corner, they exchanged pleasantr

Emma sat by her window, staring at the rain-soaked city below. Her phone vibrated, breaking the silence that hung in the room. It was Jerry. With a deep breath, she answered, her voice trembling.“Hello,” Emma whispered.“Emma, we need to talk,” Jerry’s voice was firm, resolute.Emma sighed with relief. “I’ve been waiting for this moment. What’s the plan?”Jerry’s voice was resolute, “I’ve thought about it. I can help you eliminate Charles, but on one condition.”Emma leaned forward, her heart racing, “Condition? What is it, Jerry?”Jerry’s voice lowered to a whisper, “First, once we get rid of Charles and regain control of Adams Enterprises, I want to become a shareholder in the company.”Emma felt a twinge of surprise, but she knew Jerry was a brilliant strategist. “Alright, what’s the second condition?”Jerry paused for a moment. “The second condition is that we go back to our agreement from months ago. You and I, Emma, we get married.”The room seemed to close in around her as she

Still in his office at Oscorp, Charles sat behind his desk, his face etched with concern as he gazed at the city skyline through the towering glass windows. The clock on the wall ticked away the seconds, each one bringing with it a mounting sense of urgency. Norah sat in her own office nearby, engrossed in her work.Suddenly, Charles picked up his phone and dialed her number. He could feel his heart pounding as he spoke, “Norah, could you come to my office please? It’s urgent.”Norah, intrigued by the urgency in Charles’s voice, swiftly made her way to his office. As she entered, she noted the tension in the room. “What’s going on?” she inquired.Charles leaned forward, his voice hushed. “Norah, my mother, Selena, just called. She’s on her way to the city, and she’s in a state of panic. She’s seen some horrible lies about us and the company in the news, and now she’s convinced it’s the end of the world."Norah was taken aback. “Your mother is coming here? Well have you tried to stop h

Charles couldn’t sleep, his mind tormented by the image of his mother, abducted by unknown men from their peaceful home the previous day. He’d been cooperating with the police, answering their endless questions, but the investigation was going nowhere.The local police, determined to bring his mother back, descended upon Charles’ residence, their badges shining in the afternoon sun. Detective Rodriguez, a stern man with a mustache, led the investigation. His furrowed brows revealed the frustration he felt. “Mr. Griffins, we will need your help and cooperation," he implored, his eyes reflecting a mix of sympathy and urgency.Charles, standing in his living room, where the abduction had happened, nodded in agreement, “Whatever I can do to help, detective. These people must be brought to justice.”Detective Rodriguez leaned forward, frustration etched on his face, “We’re doing our best, but we need more to work with. Can you think of any possible reason someone might want to target you o

Charles had become more convinced of the Adams family’s involvement in the abduction of his mother. He had hired a team of private investigators, and as they went deeper into the case, his determination grew stronger.They gathered in Charles’ office at Oscorp, Charles leaning forward in his chair, a map of connections spread across the table.“We need to get to the bottom of this, no matter what it takes,” Charles said, his voice tense. “I know for sure that they are not only responsible for my mother’s kidnapping, but they’ve been involved in numerous other crimes as well.”The lead investigator nodded and glanced at his partner. “We’ll do whatever it takes, Mr. Griffins. But we need your permission to use any means necessary to probe the entire family. This could get messy.”Charles clenched his jaw, his eyes reflecting his determination. “I don’t care how messy it gets. These people are dangerous, and they won’t stop until they’re brought to justice. Do whatever it takes.”The room