Dominic felt increasingly humiliated.But to maintain his position and power in Morow State, he knew he had no choice but to comply with everyone’s demands.Reluctantly, he bent his body deeply, bowing his head as a gesture of remorse.“I beg your forgiveness,” he said.Gradually, the atmosphere began to calm.The women and children, who had been crying earlier, slowly started to quiet down, though tears still streamed down their faces.Now, Dominic felt a small sense of relief.However, just as he thought he had succeeded in defusing the situation, a middle-aged woman who had spoken up at the beginning broke the silence.In a steady voice, she asked, “Why did you falsely accuse Mr. Max?”“Why were you so convinced he was guilty?”“He has done nothing wrong!”“He has always treated us well and been an exemplary leader.”“So why are you so determined to bring down someone who has helped us so much?”The question left Dominic momentarily speechless.His anger flared up again, but he tri

When Nicol hung up the phone, he couldn’t help but let out a long sigh. As long as Max held control over Morow State, Nicol's "fast business" ventures were forced into a state of dormancy. For the past four years, Nicol had been unable to achieve the massive profits he had dreamed of. All because of Max’s strict policies against corruption and crime! Nicol’s heart ached every time he thought about the piles of money that had slipped through his fingers over the years. More than that, he felt humiliated for having to show impeccable respect to Max, bowing his head without even a hint of malice. For Nicol, who was used to being the big boss of the underground world, submitting to someone like Max was an unbearable insult! He paced back and forth in the luxurious hall, frustration etched on his face. As he was about to pour himself a glass of cold liquor to calm his nerves, a red-haired young man named Arlo burst in. His breath was ragged, and his eyes sparkled with exci

Darrus sat in his chair, gazing out of his office window with sharp, calculating eyes.His mind was racing, processing the calls and messages from officials defending Max.To him, the more support Max received, the clearer it became that the man had built a network of power that could potentially threaten his position as Governor.He took a deep breath, trying to quell the anger still burning within him.However, deep in his heart, a cold confidence began to take over his thoughts."I did the right thing," he muttered to himself, clenching his fist."If I don’t get rid of Max now, he’ll destroy me in the future!"Darrus felt relieved that he had captured Max before the situation worsened.In his mind, Max was a threat that needed to be eliminated—not just to ensure the stability of Morow State but also to protect his own position.Dominic returned to the governor’s office with quick strides, carrying a thick folder that he clutched tightly.His face radiated a mix of satisfaction and

Dominic quickly grabbed his phone and started a video call with Governor Darrus. On the screen, Darrus’ face appeared, filled with anticipation, his eyebrows raised sharply as he waited for the latest update.“Governor, you won’t believe this,” Dominic said excitedly.“Max’s warehouse is packed with large boxes. It must be filled with illegal cash!”“The estimated amount could be hundreds of millions, maybe even more!”Darrus’ eyes widened at the news, and a slow smile spread across his face.“Good. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for,” he said with satisfaction.“Make sure everything is documented. Record a detailed video of the warehouse’s contents and send it to me,” Darrus instructed.“We’ll use this as undeniable evidence to destroy Max’s reputation,” he added.Obediently, Dominic turned his phone’s camera around, showing the towering shelves filled with boxes inside the warehouse.He walked slowly, ensuring every corner was clearly visible while describing the quantity an

As he looked into box after box, Dominic grew increasingly pale. His gaze was empty, as if he couldn’t believe what was happening before him.He tried to step back, but without realizing it, his foot stumbled over a cardboard box behind him."Thud!"Dominic fell awkwardly, his body hitting the floor with a loud crash.Letters from the box behind him scattered, some flying out and landing on top of him.One of the envelopes tore open, and a small photograph slipped out, drifting slowly to the floor beside him.With trembling hands, Dominic picked up the photo.His eyes fixated on the image now in his grasp.The picture showed two figures: a frail, pale child clearly battling a severe illness, standing beside a man who smiled warmly while gently holding the child's hand.Below the photo, there was a handwritten message, the letters crooked as if written with great difficulty by the child himself:"To Mr. Max…Thank you for helping me fight cancer. Because of you, I am still alive and ab