''W-what are you talking about?'' Sarah took two steps backwards, her eyes sweeping the three police officers.“Ma'am, we have the warrant for your arrest, and anything you say here shall be used as evidence against you at the court.'' The officer to the left revealed a piece of document containing the arrest warrant.“Officers, we can always settle this amicably, it's me… don't you know who I am?“ Sarah's voice softened, fear and worries harboured in her tone.“Madam, we're being respectful, please cooperate before the press barge in.'' The officer in the middle frowned, his voice growing stern.“Dammit.'' Sarah clenched her fist, biting his lips to the point of bleeding.Dropping her shoulders in defeat, she glared at the corps and her secretary before taking a step forward. Albeit too slow.“You're also coming with us.'' The third corp looked in the secretary's direction.“Sorry?“ She rolled her eyes, her mouth wide ajar.“We also have a warrant for your arrest, please…'' The third

“Father!”“Father…” Jay yelled as he pushed the door before him with all he got.The sound of the door hitting the wall behind it boomed throughout the passage as Jay barged into his father's office.“Huh?” Jay's father looked up, his forehead creasing.His narrowed eyes sent chills down Jaya spine. However, he gritted his teeth and swallowed the sea of hot saliva in his mouth.His back was drenched in sweat, and his chest rose and fell as though he just saw a ghost. “Is something on my face?” Jay's Father, President Julius II muttered in a husky and crispy voice.“N-no.” Jay involuntarily took a step back.“The… Harl, group.''“I just got the news now that they've been destroyed.” Jay gritted his teeth and got all he had in mind in one breath.“And? You thought I wouldn't have heard about that before you did?“ President Julius frowned, his forehead creasing with folded skin.“I-” Jay found himself driven to a corner, his mind blanking off as he wondered what he should say.“I thoug

“The Blake family?” The security guard furrowed his eyes, his forehead creasing with uncertainty.Low murmurs spread like the evening breeze, reaching everyone's ears as each person tried to make sense of the new revelation.'This is bad.' Jay clenches his fist, his heart sinking with apprehension.'Why would the Blake family suddenly make an appearance here, of all places?' He thought, his face darkening with every fleeting moment.“What nonsense are you yapping about, huh?” The guard cocked his gun, but he knew better than to pull the trigger.He had never heard of the Blake family before, they weren't even on the top richest family on the official list, so who could they be? However, his years of experience as a VIP guard told him not to act rashly.He could read this person's body movements like the back of his hands. The young man before him appeared relaxed. He didn't even say much since the whole ruckus started. He just stood there as though the people around him didn't matter.

“You scoundrel.“ Julius grabbed his son and slammed him on the wall.“Argh!“ Jay groaned as he struggled to escape his father's onslaught. However, his strength couldn't compare.“Do you know the sin you've just commited?“ Julius roared, his hands tightening around jay.“A third of the nation's reserve is gone just like that because I trusted a fool… why must you take after your stupid mother over me, why?“ Julius glared at his son, his face flashing every second with dozens of negative emotions.“Father… you should take it easy, after all, everything happened at gun point.“ Jay's cousin, Albert chided in.“Hmph.“ Julius threw jay aeay like a broken doll followed by a disgruntled snort.“That bastard.“ Julius clenched his fists, his entire body squirming in rage.Albert watched from one corner, his eyea eventually falling on Jay who laid pitifully on the floor. Blood trickled from his skull and jaw, and his battered face was hidden under torn muscles.Even Albert hadn't seen Julius th

“They should come have it if they can?” Austin reiterated.“Yes, it's not as if the situation is as bleak as I made it seem. Even the opposing factions will think twice before taking any move… especially when they aren't the victim of your negligence. However…” Lady Katerina gave Austin a sharp look.“You've got to be more careful.” She warned, her tone solemn.“I don't totally fault you, though. Your absence in the family is way too long… so much that you can't grasp the situation quickly. You're already doing great so far.““I don't think so.” Austin said.“Perhaps you need to get a deeper understanding of how things work in the shadows. That way you'll know whether you're doing well or not, and also to gauge the situation better next time.““Really, it's finally time to talk about the in-depth power hierarchy in the shadows?” Austin grinned in expectations.“Yes.” Lady Katerina answered, allowing a brief silence to permeate the room.Breaking the silence with the sound of her heels