Grey nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. "Have we checked their financial records? Any unusual transactions or discrepancies?" Smith nodded, handing Grey a folder filled with documents. "We found something, sir. It seems that a significant amount of money was transferred out of the company'
Amidst the chaos and destruction caused by Gregor's relentless attacks on the Duncan investments, the government of Weston Country found itself in a precarious position. The Duncans had been longstanding contributors to Weston's economy, and the sudden loss of two major investments dealt a severe bl
Xavier wasted no time in getting to the point. "Grey, I have information that I believe you need to know. It's about Gregor." Grey's interest was piqued, and he leaned forward attentively. "Go on, Xavier. What is it?" Taking a deep breath, Xavier recounted what he knew. "Gregor is not just a rival
PART 2 (QUARTER TO THE END) The Hordes family hospital was a sprawling complex, renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and expert medical staff. Inside one of the wards, Jeff Hordes lay critically ill in one of the private suites. He had been battling a severe illness for weeks, and despite
The sprawling Hordes mansion in Croatway was a hive of activity. Cars lined the long driveway, and people milled about, exchanging hushed greetings and speculative glances. It was a rare occasion that brought the entire Hordes family together, and the air was thick with anticipation and a touch of u
Noah and Oliver, Bradley's sons, sat in the average living room of their mother's house with their expressions hard and their voices, heated. The fallout from Jeff Hordes' Will had left a bitter taste in their mouths, and they couldn’t let it go. “This is absurd,” Oliver said, pacing the floor, his
Nora was driving home from work one evening, the sky a soft orange as the sun set behind the hills. Her thoughts were a jumble of the day’s events and the upcoming plans she had for the weekend. In the back seat, her newborn baby slept peacefully in the car seat, while her carer, Emily, hummed a lul
Nora’s breath caught in her throat as she recognized them. Bradley, Carol, and Sandra—the wives of Jeff Hordes who had glared at her and her family with disdain during the reading of Jeff's will. The same women who had harbored resentment towards her and Grey for receiving the bulk of Jeff’s estate.