Chapter 164: Feelings As the party came to an end, Leander stepped out of the hall. He thought of getting the gift he had bought for Vivian, which was in his car at the park.But then, an idea seeped into his head. He quickly grabbed his phone, sighing softly with determination, before dialing the contact of one of his bodyguards.“Hey! Are you there?” Leander's voice echoed through the phone’s microphone. He waited a moment to get a response from the other end.“Master, I’m listening... How may I help you?” The bodyguard exclaimed, his words energetic.“Hmm,” Leander's breath echoed through the speakers. “I want you to get the box in my car for me. I'm right here in the hall. I'm waiting...” he demanded, his words laced with confidence and authority.“Alright.” As soon as the bodyguard finished speaking, Leander hung up and turned around. He began staring at the crowd in front of him, keeping a close eye on Vivian and Brianna’s movements.Not long after, the bodyguard arrived at the

Leander's bodyguards settled into their designated quarters. They checked the perimeter of the villa, ensuring everything was secure. Once satisfied, they joined Leander in the main area, where they discussed the plans for the next few days.Leander addressed the leader of his bodyguards, his expression serious. “Have you arranged for the excursion?”“Yes, Master. We have made all necessary preparations for your excursion,” he replied.Before the excursion, Leander arrived at a popular five-star hotel in the capital of Greece, Athens. The hotel is renowned for its exclusive service and customer-first approach. Its top-notch facilities attract tourists, just as they had drawn Leander.As soon as Leander stepped into the hotel, he was greeted by the refreshing breeze of the powerful air conditioning system in the reception area, which was filled with people waiting to check in.While Leander stood, momentarily confused by the long queue ahead of him, his attention was quickly caught by

Leander’s heart skipped a beat. Mr. Parker’s call was unexpected, and a sense of urgency and unease swept over him. He quickly answered, “Mr. Parker, what’s going on?”“Nothing much, Master Goldstein. How is everything going?” Mr. Parker replied. The softness in his voice sent a chill down Leander’s spine, making him wonder what could have prompted Mr. Parker to contact him after their past dispute. It seemed impossible.Leander let out a soft sigh, his left shoulder dropping as he held the phone tightly to his ear with his right hand. He exhaled, his words coming out in a rush. “Uh, I’m fine. You know it’s been a long time, right? I never expected your call. Do you have any news?”Mr. Parker’s breath echoed through the phone before he spoke again, this time slower, as if carefully choosing his words. “Of course. It’s nice to hear that you’re doing fine, Leander. I didn’t mean to call you out of nowhere like this, but...”Leander could sense the hesitation in his voice. Something wasn

Leander’s stomach tightened, and his mind raced. So that’s why Parker called, he thought. Parker’s desperation and plea for money made the whole picture start to make sense. The man was trying to stay afloat, probably banking on another high-risk investment to recover.Leander remained silent for a moment, careful not to let Eleanor see his reaction. He hadn’t told her about Parker’s call, and now it made perfect sense why the man had been so eager to accept the humiliating job offer.“Parker, huh?” Leander said, his voice calm but thoughtful. “Well, I suppose even the mighty fall eventually.”Eleanor smiled faintly, picking up her glass. “Yes, they do. But some of them never learn because of their greed.”As Eleanor continued, Leander took another sip of his scotch. “You see, Mr. Parker’s situation is dire. He was relying on the funds from your black card, the one that went missing a while back. He thought he could cover the shortfall with bank loans, but when those failed, he ended

Leander soon walked into the electronics store with a sense of purpose. He had been needing a new laptop for a while, something sleek and powerful to handle both his work and personal needs. The store was fairly busy, with a handful of customers browsing through various gadgets. Leander's eyes scanned the rows of devices as he approached the laptop section.A young cashier stood behind the counter, chatting idly with a colleague. Her name tag read “Jess.” Leander picked out a high-end model, a sleek, black laptop with all the latest features. He made his way over to the counter, setting the box down in front of her."Good afternoon," he said calmly. "I’d like to purchase this laptop."Jess glanced at him, not bothering to hide her disinterest. "Sure. You can pay over here."She punched a few buttons on the register and looked up at him expectantly. Leander reached into his wallet, pulling out his black card, and handed it to her. Jess barely glanced at the card before she slid it into