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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Damn! That's a bummer. What are you going to do about it now? You're not gonna be working for a while now all because of all the rumours going about" the man sympathised with him.
The top reporter didn't know what to do either. He basically Picked up his phone and tried calling Jace's number. He believed that Jace could possibly have an answer to this and could help him in some ways.But having called for him long now, Jace didn't seem to be picking up the call at all. It bothered him as he kept calling but there didn't seem to be any hope.There was no guarantee that Jace was going to pick the call either so he basically felt devastated at his current situation.*****Mr Kai had stayed in prison throughout the day and had gone home Later that evening. He didn't go home to where his Grandmother was staying because he could tell how much he'd get scolded.He didn't want to get any scolding from anyone or insults from his sister
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AN ACE RETURNS 46: Direction
"Your words make a lot of sense mum. I can't stay with him anymore. This affects me too. I suppose I'll have to think of a way out of this mess. But first find a way away from him. Only then can I gain some redemption from this" she believed.Her mother hyped her up with the idea. They couldn't stick to or rely on someone who was falling. It wasn't going to assure them anything.So they needed to rethink their choices!*******Jace sat at the backseat of his car as he stared at the business card in his hand. His driver was in front, quietly driving as he read through the business card which belonged to Hana's Family business. The traditional medicine firm.Hana had given him the business card. Inviting him to come and take a look whenever he was free. And therefore he decided to pay a visit today.Not solely for the purpose of just visiting, but he had something he wanted to get to help him accomplish from the hands of Kai.
AN ACE RETURNS 47: Traditional Aid
As he offered to help them, all there had turned around to take a look at who he was. Before long, Jace could already feel the eyes on him.He hesitated as he looked around..he felt bad for the current situation he was seeing and had decided to offer his help..but he didn't expect to have almost everyone staring at him.Jace ignored their starred as he let out a smile "You don't have to worry about anything, I know what I'm doing" He expressed. He felt that they were doubting him and his skills, so he had to put them to ease first."And who is this....?" The doctor in charge of the treatment questioned."I don't have the time to explain myself, because if I waste my time doing so then you might end up losing the patient" Kai explained..The doctor in charge looked back at the unconscious body and then stared at Jace "And why should I entrust you with someone's life? Don't you think it's equally a dangerous stunt? What if you are not quali
AN ACE RETURNS 48: Traditional Aid II
The doctor slowly nodded at the approval of Jace's action. He was impressed by him and he didn't need words for that to be known.Jace Smiled as he turned to the man "for now he's out of trouble and needs some rest. When he wakes up, he should be fine. But will need some rest and other treatment as well" Jace informed them as soon as he was done.Sooner or Later, everyone had continued doing what they were previously doing.. Those checking on the patients were doing so and those giving medicine were also doing their jobs.But they couldn't stop talking about what Jace had done while working. Jace had literally just saved a life from dying in their company. And they couldn't be more grateful and stunned at the same time He didn't seem like a top Ranking Traditional Medicine doctor that they Knew..but rather he seemed casual. But still possessed such skill that most of them didn't know.*****Jace was seated there at a corner, enj
AN ACE RETURNS 49: Exchanged Assistance
Having heard what Jace had requested, She was a bit confused and asked further "But what do you need the help for? Is there something wrong?""Well..." Jace hesitated as they strolled through the roadside. He was thinking of how he was going to say it. But he guessed he'd have to say it either way. And he did so."Do you remember what I told you the last time you asked if I knew them? The one I told you about us being close?"She nodded "Yeah I do remember that... What's Wrong?""Well... It's basically a lie" he said directly.."Oh...is that so? Then...what is really the situation going on between the both of you?" She had inquired Curiously.Jace hesitated again before she continued "Well, the thing is that on the contrary, we're not in good terms at all* He expressed.Hana had taken her time and trust to express her situation and problems to him. And he guessed since she had trusted him, he had to do the same at least. If he was going to gain her sincere trust in what he wanted to
AN ACE RETURNS 50: Conditions
"huh?" She turned to look at him after being called. Raising an eyebrow, she wondered what it was this time. "What?""I want to make another business proposal for this" he said.She paused. She was confused by his statement " And what do you mean by that?"He hesitated with a smile "I guess I'll tell you later when you're done carrying out the first step of the mission.. we'd need to discuss it better" he stated as she nodded and then walked away.Jace Smiled having watched her Leave. He too turned and walked off. He had already taken an important step to achieving his first mission of gaining information.It was a rare opportunity, so he took the initiative to act on it and get what he wanted. *****Mr Kai couldn't stop the process of him going to the police station for questioning. And it was already getting him annoyed because even his Lawyer couldn't end this.The situation had gotten complicated for him that it was getting to the point that he couldn't leave the police station a
AN ACE RETURNS 51: Work towards it
Mr Kai was excited and anxious at the same time. He couldn't believe the opportunity that had just fallen into his hands right now. And he was practically excited for it! Basically because this could be his stepping stone to achieving back what he lost and getting back at Jace who trampled on him!But on another note he was worried because he didn't know what might happen. Things had grown to become unpredictable for him lately so he didn't know what the next bad thing might be."Don't worry Grandma, I'll accept the offer and terms" He expressed nevertheless "And I'll make sure I achieve what you aspire me to achieve" ******Jace and Hana had finally gotten the opportunity to meet the next day. Hana was less busy with business so she had set up a date and time to meet with Jace who didn't seem to have much to do.His main priority at the moment had to do with Kai. And If he wanted to achieve that, then he'd have to get Hana's help.
AN ACE RETURNS 52: Get approval somehow
Hana's father raised an eyebrow while adjusting his glasses "and what reason could that be?" He asked, seemingly curious about what his reply was going to be.Jace hesitated with a smile as he looked up at Hana's father" I seem to have taken interest in your daughter...so I wish to pursue her""Oh, I saw that coming" Hana's father smiled as he looked through the file in his hand "I already could feel something when I first saw you coming...so I won't be surprised at all""So..what do you say to it? Are you going to accept my help?" He Simply wanted to help them out.Hana's father smiled "Well...I don't really see a reason to refuse your harmless offer" He shrugged" I mean.. since you're doing this mainly for my daughter, I guess I could accept it" He smiled at Jace..Jace could already tell that he had accepted it. And he was at least happy about that. At least he could now be at ease to help them.But Jace felt a bit bad that he
AN ACE RETURNS 53: Deal Done...next
"Congratulations on successfully signing the deal smoothly!" Jace expressed as he stared at Hana sitting at the opposite side of the restaurant's table.Later that evening, after she had signed the deal with Kai, both of them had agreed to meet up and celebrate the success over a meal. And that was the reason they were there.Hana Smiled "I'm honoured. Although all the credits should go to you though. Because you were indeed the mind behind it all" She expressed with a smile."Me? Don't mention it. You were the one who executed it brilliantly, so of course you should be praised for it. What's the point of a good plan if the execution isn't perfect" He expressed with a smile.Hana shrugged as he slowly dug into the meal before her while recalling the plan Jace had given him.They had previously discussed what she was going to do when She met Kai. And Jace, being the mastermind, had given the suggestion.He had handed her the file
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210: And It Ends
Jace was already watching him leave from outside. He was in a car which he packed at a far distance and watching from his car. He watched him leave his house and get into his car as he took off.With home gone for a distance, Jace started his engine and followed him behind "I've already seen him and now I'm following him. I'm gonna call in in a while after I'm done handling everything" he ended the call.Jace was now after Mr Kan who didn't know that someone was after him. He was following his car back to back without him even knowing. And when Mr Kan took a route at a secluded environment, he had to get down from his car and walk so that he wouldn't draw any attention.He was following him while he had finally gotten to the place Jace wanted to know. He had finally arrived at the abandoned warehouse where he had kept his family and he walked down from the car and walked in.Jace stood at a distance, watching as Mr Kan walked down from the car and
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209: His Doom
Jace now Stood before the audience, and he had had showed the evidence to the judge who had taken the papers that was passed down to him and began going through it. While he went through it, jace continued."I won't beat about the bushed but keep it as clear as possible. The idea that Mr Kan right here had done more than winning to have gotten the position he is at the political house. But he had also killed for it"The audience was stunned. In disbelief they stared at Mr Kan while listening to what Jace had to say.. they couldn't believe their ears.Jace continued "Two years ago, It's no news that Mr Lu who was also in the politics had died. And he had had a smooth death that was tagged natural that no one even bothered to question if it was so. But then again, it wasn't "He continued "Mr Lu was one of the most powerful runner-ups for the political position. With a strong follow and popularity, it was pretty sure who was going to win the positi
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208: Closed?
Mr Kan was speechless. How the hell did he find this information, that was probably what he was thinking about this time. But Jace was pleased at his reaction and didn't think he was stopping there."So doesn't it make sense now? Or do we go deep further?" He Smirked as he turned and continued while handing the file evidence to the judge who was going through it along."This was his son with another lady. Not with the one in the photo. And going back we're made to known that he divorced with his previous wife..but no one actually knew why. But I do. He harassed his wife. To the point that she couldn't take it anymore and she left him. But she couldn't get custody of the child no matter how much she tried. And he didn't want to give off the child to her. Why? Because it was beneficial to his image in the politics"He continued "All Mr Kan does is for the benefit of a face in politics. And so he knew that if words get out about his married life, it would aff
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207: A Case
Mr Kan walked into the courtroom that was filled with people who had come to witness the hearing. He had come in with his lawyer Behind him.The people there were people fairly connected to the case and most were against Mr Kan. These were people who's kid and family member were involved somehow.As soon as Mr Kan walked into the room, the first person he saw was his opponent. He wanted to look on the other end and see who he was up against. And when he actually did see who he was up against, he was stunned.He walked to his seat as he stared at Jace at the other end. Jace didn't look at him but sat down there while arranging his paperworks for the hearing. He was getting ready while Mr Kan got to his seat, while still staring at him.He couldn't believe his eyes because he had come to recognise who Jace was. He had recalled him as the same person from his past Grand party who had caused a commotion with his partner. And he remembered clearly that this person had told him that they'd
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206: Steady wins
In the future, Stella was certain that he was probably going to be losing more than just his position and that made him happy. "Now that's more like it. That was pretty much a fast attack but worth it as well. I'd like to see how many more attacks he'd be facing before his impending doom" She expressed within.*******Mr Kan stormed into his room and the first person he called was his lawyer. After his legal lawyer picked up the line he simply said "Have you see the trending news right now?""Yeah I just saw it now and was about to call you about it ..how the hell did this even happen?" He questioned in shock."Well that's how things have turned up so before we even worry about who did it and why we have to first save me from this mess. This is my first scandal and I can't let it escalate else it's gonna ruin all my hard work for the political Position! So get ready to defend me with all you've got in court! Okey??" He snapped at his leg
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205: Information transmission
Having given him the information that he might need, Stella added to what she was saying "He is someone who might be ruthless at times. But if you attack first and cripple his hands, then he won't do anything""About Suing him, what If we don't have enough evidence for that? I mean...he had managed to get someone out of a serious case before so what if he easily escapes this time again?" He questioned.Stella on the other end of the phone said "I'll make sure you don't and I'll also offer you evidence to back it up. I've been gathering cases to take him down with so I have a thing or two that could lead to his ruin. I even have evidence of a case he commited to take himself up to the political position so that should be enough to get him into some trouble" she assured.Jace nodded "Okey then"They were probably done talking about Mr Kan and how to take him down and Stella was about cutting the line when He offered to ask her."What about our parents. Do you have any information on the
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204: Secret Contacts
"And when she does contact me we're gonna discuss more of how we're gonna take him down" He said.Hana nodded as she read through the letter "Now everything makes sense now. But then again...we have already found all your siblings and know where they all are...but where are your parents?" She asked him."She didn't make it clear and I don't think she wrote it down. I suppose we'll have to ask her when we get the time" He said with a soft sigh.They were quiet along the road for awhile as Hana kept staring at the picture Jace had taken in his phone..he had even seen a picture of Stella he took from afar at the party and stared at Jace with a smile "You've finally found your siblings safe and sound, you must be happy about it"He smiled "Yeah, I am" he said "That's why we have to work harder to bring that man down before he goes anything to them" he insisted.They were on their way, almost getting home when Hana asked. She was looking out t
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203: Annoying stranger
Mr Kan was pissed off at what had just happened that he simply left the party at the moment. He angrily stormed off going upstairs with no hope of coming downstairs for the party. Seemed like they'd have to continue without him.When he arrived upstairs, Stella had followed him up to calm him down and all. But he didn't seem to be willing to Listen to her. He was basically lost in the thoughts of the annoying people he had met today who looked down on him. He hated the idea of being looked down on.At some point, he got curious and looked at Stella "Be honest with me, do you know them? Do you know that lady who was talking to you a while back?" He questioned her."No, I don't know them. She might have mistaken me for someone else and that's basically what I told her. So I don't know her" She explained.Mr Kan stared at him for awhile as if he was trying to see through her. But after a while did nothing and just casually said "Leave, I want to he a
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202: Not So Familiar...
Hana was confused as she stared the lady she was certain she saw her picture. She stared at her as Stella continued."Maybe you got confused or something because I might look like her or something but I'm really sorry. I'm not the person you're looking for at all" she assured.Hana was still confused and couldn't believe it at all "How's that even possible? I'm sure of it. I'm certain of what I saw...so how's it possible that you're not here..." She was still contemplating on what could have gone wrong. But she didn't know someone was observing her for a long time now.Mr kan was discussing with some of his fellow politicians when his attention was caught by Hana who had Just gone to Stella. He stood there with his drinks in his hand as he watched as they talk for a while. It seemed as Hana was trying to take her away but Stella didn't wish to go. And he could tell that Hana was acting like someone who knee stella or something.And that didn't sit
