As Emily emerged from the canteen at the hospital, the distant sound of raised voices drew her attention towards her grandfather's ward. With confusion masking her face, she quickened her pace, her heart pounding in her chest.As she reached the doorway, a scene unfolded before her that left her stunned and speechless.Her entire family encircled Eric, their accusatory voices piercing the air like arrows. Eric stood firm amidst the storm, his expression was of frustration and disbelief.Rushing forward, Emily positioned herself in front of Eric, her arms outstretched as if to shield him from the onslaught. "What's going on here!?" she demanded, her voice trembling with confusion and anger.Her mother, her eyes flashing with anger, stepped forward to speak first. "Eric deceived Mia into helping him tie his shoelaces, all the while planning to strangle your grandfather," she accused, her tone dripping with venom. "I caught him in the act, one step away from carrying out his heinous deed

In Eric's house, Calvin Johansson and his personal assistant, Peter, gathered around a table as they delved into their investigation on Alexander Hargraves. Calvin leaned forward, his expression focused as he began to reveal their findings."According to our sources, Alexander Hargraves is Mason's half-brother, two years his junior," Calvin stated, his voice measured. "Their relationship has always been strained, with Mason being favored by their father and groomed as the heir to the family business."Peter nodded in agreement, adding, "Alexander was left feeling hurt and neglected, which led him to join the military ten years ago. He worked his way up to become a five-star general."Eric listened intently, taking in the information. He knew that understanding Alexander's background would be crucial in their plan of action. As he sipped his coffee, he contemplated the implications of Alexander's military status."Interesting," Eric remarked, his voice laced with satisfaction. "We ne

As Eric's fingers deftly danced across the strings of the guitar, a sense of mastery enveloped him. True to his prediction, the mysterious ring didn't fail him; instead, it imbued him with a newfound skill that left the audience in awe. With each note he played, the music filled the air, captivating everyone within earshot.A smirk crept onto Eric's face as he continued to strum, relishing in the attention he commanded. All around him, heads turned in his direction, drawn in by the mesmerizing melody he produced. Among the crowd, Alexander's gaze was fixed solely on Eric, his attention captivated by the young man's skillful performance. Despite the chatter of his men, Alexander couldn't tear his eyes away from Eric, completely engrossed in the display before him.Satisfaction coursed through Eric as he observed Alexander's unwavering focus. His plan was unfolding seamlessly, and he had successfully captured the attention of the powerful man he sought to impress.Meanwhile, the au

In an abandoned warehouse, Eric found himself bound to a chair, outside he was showing an aura of calm and boldness, masking the storm of unease churning within him. He refused to let Alexander see even a hint of fear, determined to maintain a straight face.As Alexander's men secured Eric to the chair, Alexander watched with confusion and curiosity, perplexed by Eric's apparent lack of resistance. Eric's boldness left Alexander puzzled, his brow furrowing in silent contemplation."So, you’re going to kill me?" Eric's voice cut through the tense atmosphere, his words laced with a hint of defiance.Alexander's response was chillingly nonchalant, his lips curling into a sinister smile. "Not yet. That would spoil the fun. I plan to torture you until you plead for death."Eric met Alexander's gaze with a wry smile, his eyes gleaming with Mickey. "Noted. Torture until living becomes hell."A shadow of suspicion crossed Alexander's features as he regarded Eric. "You seem to be handling th

As Emily spoon-fed Mr. Walter some food on the hospital bed, the television in the corner of the room broadcasted the grim news. Dread washed over Emily as she watched the headlines flash across the screen, detailing the discovery of seven dead bodies, including that of Alexander Hargraves, a five-star general in the army, and six of his men.Mr. Walter's eyes widened in shock as he processed the news. "Goodness gracious," he murmured, his voice filled with disbelief.Emily's heart sank as she felt a chill run down her spine. The young man who had nearly strangled her grandfather to death, the same man who had threatened her family's safety, was now dead. The realization sent shivers down her spine."I can't believe it," Emily said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Who could have done such a thing?"Mr. Walter shook his head slowly, his expression grave. "I'm not sure, but it's certainly a tragedy," he replied.As Emily continued to watch the news report, her thoughts drifted to Er