Chapter 231James immediately sprang to his feet, his eyes locked on Williams, who smirked and mirrored his actions. Both men assumed fighting postures, teeth gritted in determination. Without warning, Williams lunged at James, initiating a fierce fight.James dodged and rolled to the opposite side, but Williams quickly recovered, delivering a powerful kick aimed at James' groin. James managed to block the kick and shoved Williams backward, sending him a few feet away.Williams swiftly rebounded and launched a punch at James, which landed on his jaw with a sharp crack. The force of another kick from Williams to James' back sent pain shooting through his body. Realizing the strength of his opponent, James decided to make for the door to rescue whoever was trapped inside.Williams, anticipating James' move, blocked his path with lightning speed. James attempted a kick, but Williams caught his leg in mid-air and delivered a series of brutal punches to James' nose. The third punch was nar

Chapter 233Kai Nakamura sat tensely in the back of the ambulance, watching as the paramedics worked swiftly to stabilize Liam Carter.The steady beep of the heart monitor was a lifeline, a tenuous connection to the friend and partner he couldn't afford to lose. Liam's body was a patchwork of bruises, his breathing shallow and labored. He clenched his fists, feeling a surge of rage for whoever had done this. Williams and Eric Woods were his primary suspects, and he vowed to make them pay dearly. His mind raced, filled with a mix of anger and fear.He couldn't help but think back to everything he and Liam had planned together, all the dreams and aspirations they had shared. The thought of losing Liam was unbearable."How is he?" Kai asked one of the paramedics, trying to keep his voice steady.The paramedic glanced up briefly, her expression focused and professional. "He's stable for now, but we need to get him to the hospital immediately. There's a lot of bruising and potential inter

Chapter 235After being attacked by Nathaniel Grey (Kai Nakamura), James and Gregor managed to get up and watched from a distance the intense fight between him and the two fake firefighters weighing the consequences of intervening.From the look of things, It was clear that the two firefighters were not a match for Nathaniel Grey. He moved skillfully with a deadly fighting style that aimed at unaliving the men.But just as the building creaked loudly, they saw one of the fake fire fighters shove Nathaniel aside and dive into the staircase with his partner following close behind. Whether they survived, James and Gregor couldn’t tell.And that may become their fate if they don't get out now! James turned to Gregor. "We need to get out of here. Now."Gregor nodded. "Agreed. Let’s head for the main entrance, but we need to be cautious. We can’t afford to be seen."They moved swiftly but carefully, making their way to the staircase leading downstairs. The flames roared around them, but the

Chapter 237Alisha was preparing for work when she heard the news. Fear gripped her, and she couldn't believe what had just happened. It was only yesterday that she had seen him at the hospital when he came to visit her dad.She quickly rushed to the living room to confirm if the news was true. But when she got there, she remembered that her mom had recently broken the TV. She sighed in frustration and turned to head back to her room.Her mom, Kate, was sitting in the living room and noticed Alisha’s distressed state. "What’s the matter, Alisha?" she asked."Nothing, Mom," Alisha replied tersely.Kate looked at her daughter with concern. "How’s your dad? When do you plan on taking me to see him?"Ever since Richard was taken to the hospital for treatment, Kate had been constantly asking Alisha to see him. Kate's sudden change in behavior and newfound kindness towards Richard irritated Alisha, who knew her mom was simply a gold digger.Alisha flared up. "As if you care about him," she

Chapter 239Kai remained in his corner, fists clenched, and thoughts swirling. He hated feeling this helpless and out of control. His mind raced with thoughts of vengeance against Williams and anyone else responsible for Liam's condition. But deep down, he knew that acting on those impulses now would only make things worse.Yesterday, he had already put someone in charge and instructed the security guards to look around the company for any signs of evidence against the culprits—CCTV footage and all.He replayed the events in his mind: the fire, the fight, the chaos. It all seemed like a nightmare. His thoughts drifted to Liam, who lay unconscious in a hospital bed, fighting for his life. The anger inside Kai slowly gave way to a profound sense of guilt and sorrow. He had failed to protect his friend, and that failure gnawed at him.After what felt like hours, Kai finally stood up and walked to the window. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the city. It was a stark