Just then, a young man wearing a gold-rimmed glass walked forward, adjusting his glass calmly as he offered, " I can tell you everything you need to know about when Winter Donovan worked here." His words drove attention toward him, and everyone glared at him. But that didn’t stop him from heading towards James and Chairman Cole. ‘’ Hello, you can call me Jason.’’ He placed his right hand on his chest, introducing himself in a polite tone, ‘’ I am the clerk of this organization.’’As he made himself known, the journalists and receptionist raised their brows, unable to stop wondering what the clerk in the house was up to. Chairman Cole immediately turned to the clerk, Jason, a thin line appearing between his brows. How does this issue concern a lowly clerk? Who the hell is he? The man thought. His eyes glared at Jason, dripping with malice and he snapped, ‘’Do I have to remind you that you are just a clerk in this organization? What do you know about Winter Donovan?! You are just

Marcus crouched by the alley, his body sore from the guards’ relentless beatings. Blood smeared his face, his left eye swollen shut, and each breath he took rattled with pain. "Ugh," he groaned, trying to pull himself together, but the pain that shot through his sides sent him crashing back to the ground."Messing with that James was a huge mistake," he muttered ruefully under his breath as he tried to pull himself away from the road to a hidden place. He now realized he shouldn't have provoked James, his jaw clenching at the memory.He could hear the footsteps of those damned journalists approaching him. They wanted to record his disgrace for the world to see.Humiliated and ashamed, he ducked his head low, trying to avoid the flashing lights and pointed microphones. As he heard them throw millions of questions per minute, he could only sob in regret at what had become of his bright career. It was now gone in ashes.He pulled himself up, shutting his ears to avoid hearing the repo

The car screeched to a halt outside the large, ordinary-looking gate of the secret base. James stepped out, holding the frail but resilient Winter. Kael followed, his steps purposeful, his expression serious. Jason, still at a distance, couldn’t bear to take his eyes off Winter, who looked like a shadow of the lively woman she once was.“Winter...” Jason’s voice cracked with emotion. He stepped forward, gripping her hand gently but firmly, halting her movement. His fingers lingered on hers, as if letting go, would mean losing her all over again.James’s patience wore thin, and he pressed his lips into a hard line. “I’m not taking her away from you, Jason. She needs medical attention. Let her heal first, and then you can see her.” His tone was calm but laced with authority.With a resigned sigh, Jason released her hand, the weight of his emotions visible in his reluctant gaze. James, Winter, and Kael then headed toward the base entrance, leaving Jason and Chairman Cole by the car. As

“Jessica,” he said, nodding at her. “I need to discuss something with you..."Jessica, wanting to hold Winter's hand as she stretched it forward, withdrew it.She glanced at Kael, narrowing her eyes before standing up. The lady patted Winter's back, gently reminding her, " Your body needs a lot of rest." " I know, Jessica. I won't stress myself in any manner." A satisfied smile crept on Winter's lips, assuring Jessica. Jessica smiled back at her and went ahead to meet Kael. During this interaction between the two ladies, Emily observed them both, realization dawning on her face. Jessica had won over Winter, using her profession as a gateway, she thought. Now, it was obvious Winter would stick to Jessica and the latter could take advantage of this chance.Damn! She had to admit Jessica was smart and witted in this aspect! Implementing her goals through a potential link. While James was her goal, the potential link turned out to be Winter. Great! The expression on her f

The instant the statement was uttered from her lips, a suffocating atmosphere blasted through the phone! "Ha!" Juliet yelled, her hands on the phone trembling terribly, shuffling a step backward. "The nerve of you?" A deep growl echoed from the other end of the call, sending an uncontrollable fear to her heart! " Tell me if you are tired of living, I will grant your request!" " No.........I....am....not." Juliet stammered, her voice above a whisper, and shook her head multiple times. " It was.....a mistake. ..I didn't mean to say such. ....I didn't think of what I just said..... please...pardon me." " Get me, Emily, and if you don't, get ready for your whole family to be burnt down to ashes!" Code Red commanded fiercely. " Only if you follow my wish can you enjoy your life and rise higher in status and wealth!" Beep beep The man ended the call instantly after his cold order to Emily, whose hand was still trembling due to the fear earlier. After a while, Juliet sucked