Good plans24 hours later….After a long and restless unconsciousness, Zoey stirred awake, her body aching and her head throbbing with pain. Gasping for breath, she slowly sat up, wincing as she felt the sharp sting of her injuries.Tears welled up in her eyes as she scanned her battered body, the bruises and cuts making her remember the harsh presence of the man in a mask. Every strike she remembers sent waves of agony coursing through her, and she couldn't help but cry out in anguish.Zoey felt a sense of hopelessness washing over her. She didn't know what to do or how long she was going to stay there. The fear and despair threatened to consume her as she struggled to come to terms with her situation.With trembling hands, she gingerly touched the tender bruises, Her body felt like a battleground, and she feared for her life. Doubting if people were actually looking for her. She couldn't even dieing in such a place.But then, she couldn't let herself die in such a miserable place. S

The fierced warningAs Cassey followed Miller obediently, she wanted to confuse him into thinking that she wasn't scared anymore. Looking for a chance to run. And then, the opportunity set itself.Miller’s phone ran, and with that little distraction Cassey was able to break free from his stronghold.As Cassey broke free from Miller's grip, adrenaline surged through her veins, she was desperate to get to safety.She sprinted down the hallway, her heart pounding in her chest, she didn't bother to even care to know if she was being chased after. Behind her, she could hear Miller's enraged shouts, his footsteps echoing loudly as he gave chase.“Hey, come back. I just wanted to talk, to discuss a way forward." In his heart he knew it was just a lie, he only wanted to kidnap her and probably kill her.With every step, Cassey's mind sprinted, searching for an escape route, a way out of this nightmare. She knew she had to reach the ground floor and find help before Miller caught up to her. Pu

The new information Kim’s Office……The investigator dialed Kim's number, his heart pounding with urgency. His new discovery would help with the investigation against the Larkin family. When Kim answered, he wasted no time getting to the point."Boss, it's me. I've got some news about the Larkin family," the investigator said, his voice tense.Kim listened intently, a furrow forming on his brow as the investigator relayed the latest findings."They've started a new business, but it's not what it seems. I think they're in cahoots with some corrupt officials, helping them funnel money through their operations," the investigator explained.Kim's grip tightened on the phone as he processed the information. "Thanks for the heads up. I'll look into it," he replied, his voice clipped with determination.As the call ended, Kim's mind dashed with possibilities. It was clear the Larkins were up to no good, and he was determined to discover the truth.Kim sat in his office, pondering over the r

Kim’s thoughtfulnessKim’s office….Kim sat at his desk, his brow furrowed in concentration as he wondered about the best approach to obtain a warrant to search Miller's gold business. He knew he needed solid evidence to convince a judge, but gathering that evidence would require careful planning and strategy. He was ready for Miller and he didn't want to mess things up. "I need to find a way to link Miller to illegal activities, strong evidence, something he couldn't deny easily," Kim muttered to himself, tapping his pen thoughtfully against his chin.He began to brainstorm, thinking about the options and considering the potential risks. He couldn't afford to make any mistakes – not when Miller was involved."I could start by gathering information from informants," Kim mused, scribbling down notes on a pad of paper. "Someone must know something about Miller's dealings. But who could that be?"But relying solely on whistle-blowers wasn't enough. Kim needed concrete evidence – somethi

The altercation As Mr. Larkin arrived home, his mind was still reeling from the revelation of the illegal activities linked to their family name. His heart heavy with disappointment and anger, he was determined to confront Miller about his involvement. He knew that Miller was not innocent, he acted in ignorance with Kim because he knew it must be Miller he was only trying to protect his son.Coincidentally, Miller was just arriving home as well, his face twisted in a scowl as he stomped up the driveway. But before he could even step foot inside the house, Mr. Larkin intercepted him, his expression thunderous with rage."Miller, how dare you!" Mr. Larkin thundered, his voice booming with fury as he grabbed his son by the neck and gave him a resounding slap that caused him staggering. Miller flinched at the sudden assault, his eyes widening in shock as he couldn't believe what had just happened. "Dad, what's gotten into you? Why would you attack me like that? Or have you finally lost