Eddie caught the sound of Jennifer’s voice amid the arriving patrons, and when he approached, he was stunned to see her with a young man. "What?" Eddie muttered in frustration, his eyes locking onto his sister with a blend of anger and disbelief. Not one to stand idly by, Eddie quickly made his way over to Jennifer.The young man with Jennifer eyed Eddie, who was soon followed by Jennifer's gaze. "Ah, Simon! What’s wrong?""Can we talk for a moment?" Eddie asked, his tone leaving no room for argument.Jennifer shrugged nonchalantly before following Eddie. He led her down a corridor towards the restroom, away from the noisy crowd. Once they were out of earshot, Eddie’s anger erupted."I don’t want to see you making any more foolish mistakes in this town just because you’re heartbroken. If you still want to be here, you better go back and take all the inheritance given by... our father and give it to me. Let me call our family lawyer and have all your names changed back to mine."Eddie

Eddie quickly downed a tall glass of beer, feeling a sense of relief he hadn’t experienced in days. Jennifer’s return to New York had lifted a heavy burden off his shoulders. He no longer had to constantly worry about her getting into trouble or spiraling deeper into her heartbreak."Where's your sister? Usually, she's already seated there, ready to flirt with the guys who come," Deon, Eddie's friend and coworker, asked as he joined him at the bar."She's back in New York," Eddie replied, a hint of relief in his voice. "That's why I can relax. Otherwise, when I come back from work, or when I have time off like now, I'd definitely be busy keeping an eye on her.""I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it, you don't seem suited to be in a bar," Deon remarked, a sly grin spreading across his face.Eddie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it

Eddie stood outside the modest building that housed the company Dane had told him about. He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the letter in his hand. It was his application for a job that promised a fresh start, away from the dangerous path Anna's father had tried to lure him onto. The offer from Anna's father to join his narcotics group had been the final push Eddie needed to make this decision.Dane had been a good friend, always looking out for him. When Dane heard about the job opening through a connection of his brother, he immediately thought of Eddie. The company in Chelmek was known for paying well and treating its employees with respect—exactly what Eddie needed.Eddie glanced at the letter one more time, his name printed neatly at the top, along with his resume and a heartfelt cover letter. He hoped it would be enough to convince them to give him a chance. With a final, deep breath, he pushed open the door and stepped inside.The receptionist looked up and smiled. "He

Eddie stood by the window of his small apartment, staring out at the bustling city below. His mind was racing, thoughts swirling like a tempest in his head. Jennifer's call had shaken him to the core with the news about Frank's audacious plan to acquire their father's company. It was late evening, but Eddie knew he had to sort out his thoughts and confront this issue head-on.With a determined sigh, he pulled out his phone and dialed Jennifer's number. The phone rang several times before Jennifer finally picked up."Hello?" Her voice sounded strained, carrying the weight of the news she had just shared with Eddie."It's me, Jen," Eddie said, his voice calm but firm. "You mentioned Frank's proposal to buy Dad's company. Tell me everything."There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before Jennifer began explaining the details. Frank, their father's former business partner, had approached Jennifer with a substantial offer to purchase their family's company. The offer was tem

Eddie stood amidst the clatter of the factory floor, his hands slightly greasy from handling the machinery. It was mid-morning, and the routine tasks of the day were in full swing when he heard a familiar voice that sent a jolt of surprise through him."Is he diligent, perhaps because he just moved here?"Eddie turned to find Mrs. Lorraine, his boss's wife, approaching with purpose, carrying two glasses of what appeared to be coffee. Her presence commanded attention, and Eddie could feel the curious gazes of his colleagues upon them."Ah, Ma'am! Good morning!" Eddie greeted, instinctively bowing respectfully. His mind raced to understand why Mrs. Lorraine had singled him out in such a public manner.The woman's sharp eyes swept over the factory floor, taking note of the employees who had paused their work to acknowledge her presence. Her expression turned slightly cynical as she addressed the gathering."I just want to talk to Eddie. For those whose names are not Eddie, please continue