Camila's jaw dropped in shock. "What? Are you sure he was here earlier?" She shook her head, her brows furrowed in confusion. "No one saw him, and we can't even identify him," she protested.“He was here earlier, I swear! He was talking to people,” the young man persisted, leaving Camila, Rex, and Naomi speechless.“Damn it. How did we miss him? Is he a ghost or something?” Naomi exclaimed, her fists clenched in anger. Camila slapped her forehead in frustration. But she didn't let it slow her down; she quickly thought of a solution.Rex was perplexed too. He couldn’t help but ask sharply, his expression stern and curious, "Okay, you know what? Do you know his name? If we have his name, we can find him.”The young man shook his head slightly, his gaze uncertain. “I don’t know his name. Someone among us pointed him out while we were talking.”With a sense of urgency and curiosity, Rex demanded, “Do you know where he is right now?”The young man glanced around nervously before responding

He quickly composed himself, turning back towards the staircase. At an urgent pace, he abruptly turned back, his mind in a state of chaos and disbelief.As he approached his waiting henchmen and Elaine, he couldn't mask the shock in his voice. "Uh, it's time to leave, now," he instructed, his tone firm.Leander, who didn't seem to be in haste, continued out of the supermarket with his henchmen, remaining silent.***The Dean of Science at Etherium University, Ms. Walker and Dr. Nguyen, held a meeting with Leander Goldstein in the administrative hall to discuss their plans for the new academic year, as Leander had recently acquired the university. The reason for this discussion was the circulating rumors that Leander had not yet agreed to a two-year incentive from Veritas Conglomerate for the university.Leander sat comfortably in the plush leather chair, appreciating the blend of modern technology and classic elegance that characterized the hall. Bookshelves lined the walls, filled wi

Leander’s face displayed a combination of surprise and amusement as he turned. His eyebrows raised a little, and a gentle laugh slipped out. “Mom?”Sophia exclaimed, a mischievous glint in her eye, her smile teasing yet warm. “I was thinking more along the lines of fiancée, don’t you think?”Lindsey blushed deeply, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her dress as she glanced at Leander. He chuckled softly, shaking his head. “Mom, one step at a time,” Thomas laughed heartily, clapping a hand on Leander’s shoulder. The weight of his amusement was palpable. “Well, it sounds like you’ve got some high expectations to meet, young man.”“Just imagine; they’ve been together for so long,” Sophia added with a soft sigh and a firm tone, her eyes gleaming with a mix of affection and expectation.Leander chuckled again, his smile widening as he looked at Lindsey, who offered a shy smile. “Mom, you’re making Lindsey blush.”Lindsey, indeed blushing, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her vo

“Maybe we should schedule it for another day,” Lindsey snapped, her face flushed with anger. She turned her back to him, crossing her arms tightly.Mr. Whitman grabbed his checkbook and waved it in front of her. “Just thirty million dollars, okay?”She glared at him. “Unlock it. Now.”“Or you won’t like how this ends,” Lindsey shot back.As the door clicked open, she shot him a final, cold glance. “Good night, Mr. Whitman.” She walked out, leaving him behind without a second thought.Lindsey left Mr. Whitman’s suite, her heart racing as she returned to her suite. She felt unsettled after the encounter with Mr. Whitman but recognized the need to prioritize her focus.Trying to calm herself, she decided to call room service for some tea to help her relax.When she dialed the front desk, the receptionist answered, “How can I help you?”“I-I, uh, this is Lindsey Hughes in the presidential suite. Could I please have some tea sent up to my room?”There was a brief pause, then the receptioni

Leander, regaining his composure, went to the hotel manager's office alongside Lindsey. Upon entering the office, Leander shot the manager a deadly gaze, goading him into submission.Leander, trying to identify the figure before him, asked sharply, “Uh, you were the man that came around earlier claiming that we should solve the issue in your office, right?”Taking a deep gasp, the manager glanced at Leander, unable to resist his intense gaze, before beseeching softly, “Yeah, sir. We genuinely apologize for the inconvenience; it won't happen again.”The manager looked helplessly at his assistant, who stepped in, addressing Lindsey directly. “Ms. Hughes, we are truly sorry. We take our guests' safety very seriously. We’ll handle this immediately.”Leander’s eyes narrowed. “Handle what? You should’ve handled it before it even happened. Your failure is unacceptable.”Leander bellowed, grabbing the chair in front of him and sitting down quickly, “Keep your apology to yourself. It’s worthl