" okay, the files you requested. Good thing, I brought them here." Ana responded." Good" " But I don't get it, what do you need Sir Chen's files for? "Ana's brows expressed her surprise.Mello smiled without saying a word, joining her in eating the snacks on the table." It's simple, Ana. I need him on my team " he said, munching on another snack.Ana smiled, confused." Why, Mello? What do you need him for? Although you seized his shares and terminated his contract, don't forget he's still working undercover for Sir Ren." Mello smiled." Which is the exact reason I need him. Remember the saying "Turn an enemy into a friend, and he will strive to prove his loyalty to you. It is exactly what I'm about to do. From my finding, he was once Ashley Group's top rising shareholders and even if he betrayed Dad, and I'm sure he still has a little bit of conscience left in him."" Hm, fine. I trust you" she breathed." Here are the documents," she said and handed Mello the files he requested.

( morning)The black car stopped in the lot of Ashley Quarters, and Esther gently alighted. She was dressed in a stunning black gown that embraced her curves, the fabric flowing elegantly with her every move. She took her bag and gently closed the car door before proceeding to the building.Her face was expressionless as she moved, not minding the faces that turned to her in admiration and curiosity. The sun kissed her black, soft hair, making it glow as if it were soaked in oil.All through the night, Mello clouded her thoughts, his restless face appearing in her mind over and over again. She couldn't bear the thoughts of leaving him all by himself when he clearly needed help. The memory of his troubled eyes and the weight he carried on his shoulders haunted her.As she entered the building, the doorman greeted her with a polite nod, but Esther barely noticed. She needed to focus, to find a way to support Mello without being a distraction. As she walked in, her surprise grew when s

It was almost afternoon, and Lisa stood in front of the camera, posing for a cosmetic product shoot. Her white sparkling gown shimmered under the lights as she struck pose after pose, each click capturing her elegance.In a brief moment of stillness, a smile crossed her lips. She couldn't help but think of her date with Ray that evening. The thought brought a warmth to her eyes, adding a genuine glow to her already radiant look.The photographer noticed the change. "Perfect, Lisa! Hold that smile."Lisa continued to pose, but her mind was on the evening ahead. She felt a mix of excitement and nervousness, but most of all, a sense of happiness she hadn't felt in a long time.Her mind wandered to Mello, but she quickly pushed the thought away, encouraging herself with a smile. She needed to stay focused on the shoot and the excitement of her upcoming date with Ray. This moment was hers, and she wasn't going to let the past intrude."Perfect, Lisa! Perfect!" the photographer kept saying.

It was almost evening, and Esther stood outside of Ashley Quarters, waiting for Mello. The air was thick with tension, and the hum of angry voices spilled out from the building behind her. Investors and shareholders were packed inside, their complaints and demands displaying their discontent and anger Despite the everything around her seem to be chaotic, Esther's mind wandered back to the young man she had met earlier that day. His easy smile and warm spirit had left a surprising mark on her. Making friends had never come easily to her, but with him, it felt natural, almost effortless.Her reverie was abruptly interrupted as a group of investors barged out of the building, toward her."Where's Mello?" Sir Gusta demanded as he got to her, his voice displaying his dissatisfaction."We need an explanation, where is he?" Sir Lee added," We can't keep waiting!! I suggest we take matters into our hands!!" Sir Dean added.She took a step back, feeling the weight of their frustration beari

Soon they arrived at a beautiful mansion. The huge gate opened automatically, and Mello drove in. They got out of the car and looked around. There was no one in sight; the place was completely empty.Mello smiled, moved over, opened the door, and walked in. The mansion was silent, each step echoing through the empty rooms.They went into the main room to see Mr Baker, Elijah, one of the smartest hacker in the research department, Lex and Kelan. There was also a big visible screen by the wall.Esther placed both of her hands over her mouth and nearly screamed when she saw him. Kelan appeared to be in bad shape, yet he still managed to hold a smile.There was a bandage wrapped tightly around his head She turned to Mello in surprise, her eyes brimming with tears. "How can you hide this from me?""It's a surprise," Mello replied, his voice tinged with regret. "I don't trust anyone anymore, so I had to be careful about who might be eavesdropping on our conversations. I'm sorry.""Come ov