They all looked mesmerised by the villa's luxury, but Vivian and George's faces showed a less-than-pleasant expression. Their dissatisfaction was obvious, even though they were only at the front of the villa, which already looked very luxurious and grand. They imagined how the rest of the villa would look, and both of them hoped that it would not be as luxurious as this front part."If it's just this, we can have it too," Vivian said sarcastically.Shortly after, two men dressed in black approached them. With a respectful gesture, they greeted Alison and Carson. They were the same people who had delivered the ownership letter for the villa - Ethan's men."This is just the front," one of the men explained as he waved his hand towards the magnificent room around them. "The inside is equally stunning. Behind the villa is a large garden and two small houses that can be used by families who want to stay overnight. This villa is probably ten times the size of your previous home."As he spok
Vivian looked at Alison sarcastically, feeling as if Alison didn't understand the potential profit from selling the villa. "It would be a shame if you didn't take advantage of this opportunity," Vivian said, her gaze full of forced admiration. "A villa of this size is bound to be very expensive in terms of maintenance. If I were you, I would consider selling it. I have an acquaintance who can help sell this villa at a very good price. You can make a significant profit and buy a house that better suits your needs at a much cheaper price."Vivian looked as if Alison was making a big mistake by refusing the offer to sell the villa. Her attitude clearly showed that she felt Alison was unaware of the valuable opportunity that lay ahead. She was just persuading Alison with a trick of her own.Paula, hearing Vivian's suggestion, looked surprised. "What is the price range of this villa?" she asked curiously.Vivian replied confidently, "It's probably around 50 million dollars."Paula's expres
Vivian and George watched in fascination as the robotic workers moved actively around the villa, and bright lights illuminated the entire room. Vivian tried pressing several buttons on the villa's smart home system, trying to give commands, but it seemed that all her efforts were in vain."Siri, turn off all the lights," Vivian said. She tried to give commands like Carson did, but they all failed her. Nothing happened. The lights were still on. Even the home system didn't provide any response, not even a small one.Vivian's face turned red, and she looked even more embarrassed. "What is this? Why isn't anything working?" she asked in a frustrated tone, trying to hide her embarrassment. She scratched her head. "Siri, turn off the lights." Again, she tried, but to no avail.George, beside her, looked annoyed and confused too. "Vivian, something seems to be wrong. I can't control anything," she said, feeling desperate."Me too."Vivian wrung her hands, clearly upset and distressed. She t
Vivian and George stood with flushed faces, their hands clenched into fists until their joints bulged. The emotional stress made their hands ache and tremble. Vivian gritted her teeth, her face contorted with burning anger."Why do you dare say that?" Vivian's voice trembled with obvious anger. "I'm your brother-in-law. Why did you threaten to send us two coffins? You're so unethical! There's no reciprocation at all."Vivian's hands were clasped tightly together, and the veins on her temples were clearly visible. George, who was standing beside her, looked at Carson with a hateful gaze, but the two men in black standing behind Carson stopped his steps. If only they weren't there, George would have already lunged at Carson with overwhelming anger, although in the end, he knew he would lose badly."That's right, you really don't know yourself," George added fiercely. "Before, you and your family depended on grandma. Now, you've forgotten about it just because you got a new villa. Rememb
"Why are you so quiet? You're scared, aren't you?" Vivian laughed, looking at Carson with a triumphant gaze. "I knew that my boyfriend's name would scare you. Now you know the caste difference between your family and mine."Carson looked at Vivian with a faint smile that she could hardly hide. She knew the Lee family, though not intimately. The family was part of a relatively influential social circle, and Carson knew their reputation. The Lee family had a debt of gratitude to her. More precisely, it was the head of the Lee family."So, you think a big name is enough to scare people away?" Carson asked, his tone of voice showing no concern. "Interesting."Vivian frowned, confused by Carson's reaction. "You don't understand? The Lee family is one of the most powerful."Carson laughed softly, more sarcastically than happily. "Maybe, but I know very well who they really are. What looks grand from the outside often doesn't always match the reality."Vivian widened her eyes, not understand
As they ascended to the second floor, the sight that opened before Paula's eyes stunned her. Personal gym equipment was scattered across the vast space, the sauna room invited relaxation, and automatic massagers seemed ready to provide comfort. In fact, automatic floor cleaners roll around every corner, adding to the futuristic and practical feel.Paula stood in the center of the room, her eyes sparkling with admiration. She could only shake her head, her mouth clamped shut as if she couldn't find the right words. After a few seconds, she was finally able to utter one word that represented all her admiration, "Amazing.""At this rate, I won't have to go to the gym for pilates and yoga. This is amazing," Paula said enthusiastically. She touched the exercise equipment as if she couldn't believe what she saw. The gym is very spacious and equipped with all the necessary exercise equipment. This is not just a middle-class gym but a luxury facility often found in big malls.The man in black
Once Charlotte was satisfied with the pictures, they continued the tour of the main rooms. The man in black led them to Carson and Alison's room. A large, high-quality wood door revealed a luxurious and elegant space.Inside the room, they were greeted by a stunning interior. The bedroom had a king-size bed with a white mosquito net hanging gently. High-quality linens and fluffy pillows adorned the bed. Next to the bed is a side table with an elegant nightlight, and a large window showcases the stunning outside view of the garden at the back of the house.One corner of the room is devoted to a lounge area with a comfortable sofa and coffee table. On the other side is a large dressing table with a gold-framed mirror and a cushioned chair. The floor is covered in thick carpeting, providing extra comfort when stepping on.Alison and Paula looked mesmerized as they explored the room. Alison approached the large window and looked out in awe. "This is amazing, Carson. This room is so beauti
Carson glanced back and saw Vivian contacting someone on her cell phone. Although Carson did not know for sure who Vivian was contacting, he assumed it was the Lee family. Carson smiled a little, feeling interested in the possibilities that were unfolding."Come on, let's move on to the next room," invited the man in black in a calm tone. All eyes were on Carson, who had been silent as if he was thinking about something important."You guys go ahead! I have something to take care of first. I'll catch up," Carson said in a firm but gentle voice. Paula, Alison, and the two men in black exchanged glances before nodding. They finally entered another room, leaving Carson alone in a quiet room. Once everyone had left, Carson took out his cell phone and quickly searched for the Lee family patriarch's number.Carson pressed the call button. The phone on the other end was picked up in a firm and authoritative voice in just one second. It was the head of the Lee family who picked up. Of course,
Just as Carson was about to start gathering with his family, he received a call from Darwis. He walked out again. I also got the news that everything was fine. All locations had been checked once again and were completely safe. That made him relieved."Thank you. You'v worked very hard," Carson said to Darwis on his cell phone."You too. Without you, we wouldn't have been able to get all this done. As always, you're amazing, we really depend on you," Darwis said. Carson nodded. "That's how teamwork works. We have to complement each other," he said."Right." A few seconds of silence. Darwis took a breath and exhaled. "Happy New Year, General," he said. Carson smiled. "Happy new year."Carson spent New Year's Eve at home with his little family. He felt warm because it was full of joy. In the living room, twinkling lights adorned the Christmas tree that still stood majestically in the corner, even though the new year was almost here. By the way, now, the curtains were open, reveal
Carson was silent for a moment after hearing the news from Darwis. Shock and anxiety were clearly visible on his face. "The elite neighborhood? Where is my family?" his voice was full of confusion, and anxiety immediately spread to him. He looked at his subordinates with questioning eyes. Carson even swallowed. "We have to leave immediately. We have no more time. Let's go," he ordered firmly, without hesitation.His troops looked at each other. Still confused by what had happened, their brains were not working properly because today, too many things had happened. They worked so hard that their bodies and minds were exhausted.Carson, who saw that, patted their shoulders one by one. "Come on, let's go. We have to stop the bomb or there will be more casualties," he said.His troops nodded with a slightly blank stare. But they kept walking and, after a few seconds, finally understood what was happening.His troops quickly launched a focused search operation, dividing into groups to explo
Inside the room that was once dominated by the criminals, the atmosphere was now different. Carson stood upright in front of a large desk, where maps and important information were scattered. Around him, his subordinates, including his loyal men, stood with thoughtful expressions. They had just conquered the enemy base, and although the atmosphere was a little calmer, a feeling of anxiety and vigilance still coursed through them."Tonight is New Year's Eve, finally," said one of the soldiers with a relieved smile. "After everything that happened, it feels like we've accomplished everything. We can rest now.""Right," added another. "They've been defeated, we've won. It's over. Everything is calmer."Carson looked at them all with a serious gaze, but no smile appeared on his face. When he finally opened his mouth, his voice sounded calm yet full of a deep burden. All gazes were fixed on Carson."It's not over yet," Carson said, furrowing his brow.Everyone fell silent at those words. T
Behind the dark screen, the criminals sat with evil smiles etched on their faces. They felt no anxiety or fear of the consequences of what they were doing. Instead, they celebrated the chaos they had created as if this was a game they were enjoying. In a cramped room filled with computer screens and communication devices, one of them stood confidently, looking at his colleagues, who were laughing uproariously.They were a bunch of crazy people who loved chaos. They were doing all this for fun, especially since Carson had captured their leader. No one could restrain them, which made them even crazier and freer."You see," the man said in a low voice, full of confidence, "no matter how hard they try, they'll never be fast enough to stop us. No matter how many they send, we're already ahead of the game. They will only play in the game we make."Across the table, his partner nodded with a wide smile, his eyes twinkling. "This is very fun indeed. If they die, we'll bring more dead with us.
The atmosphere in the town of Springvale was tense, but as time passed, most citizens still went about their routines with little knowledge of what was really going on behind the scenes. They were deliberately not allowed to know what was happening.A few residents gathered in a café not far from the city center, enjoying a cup of morning coffee. Some glanced outside, noting the number of military vehicles and troops that seemed to be getting ready. A large truck full of equipment was also seen stopped in front of the government building. Although most of them didn't know exactly what was going on, the rumbling sound was quite obvious and made them wonder."Look at that. It looks like something big is happening," said one resident, a man in his 40s sitting by the window. He observed the soldiers passing by in full uniform, his hand holding a coffee cup. Do you think this has something to do with New Year's Eve preparations?"A young woman sitting at the table next to him looked out wi
Arriving at the car, he threw his luggage into the side seat roughly, then started the engine with a shudder. When he stepped on the gas pedal, the roaring sound of the engine seemed to represent the anger that was welling up inside him. On the way to his house, his head continued to be filled with images of the fallen victims, the faces he could not save.On the way, Carson grabbed his cell phone and dialed Darwis' contact number. A long ringing sound was heard before Darwis finally picked it up."Darwis," Carson's voice sounded hoarse, trying to hold back his emotions. "This isn't the end for us. I promise I'll handle this better."Darwis was silent for a few seconds. He sensed Carson's disappointment. "I understand, General. We won't let our guard down again either. Forgive us for being negligent." He felt disappointed in himself. "If only we had moved quickly, maybe the bomb wouldn't have exploded, and there wouldn't have been any casualties. All of this is my fault.""You can't b
Cason sat in his chair, his eyes not leaving the large screen in front of him. Although the atmosphere in the headquarters was getting tense, he felt that something was making him more anxious than ever. Slowly, he pulled out his cell phone from his pants pocket, staring at the name on the screen, Alison. He was worried about his wife's state.He took a deep breath before pressing the call button as if gathering the strength to hear the voice he had missed for so long because he was busy with this stressful situation. The phone rang for a few seconds, and finally, Alison's soft voice was heard on the other end."Hello, darling," Alison's soothing voice seemed to sweep away some of his worries.Carson sat up and leaned his back against the chair, trying to calm himself down. "Hello, sweetheart. Are you all right?" Carson said, his voice soft despite the anxiety in his heart."I'm fine." Alison was a little shocked that Carson would ask such a question just now. "Are you okay? If there'
After securing the enemy leader, Cason and his subordinates took him to a dark and isolated room nearby, where the interrogation would take place. The room was lit only by a small chandelier hanging in the center, giving it a tense feel. In one corner, there was a cold metal table, and the chair facing it was empty as if awaiting their role in this interrogation. The leader of the enemy, his face was pale. He was beginning to fear what Carson would do to him.The man, now bound and looking more tired than ever, sat with his body slightly bent. His eyes were red, and he was breathing heavily. In front of him, Cason stood with a sharp gaze. Darwis, along with several other team members, stood by the door, guarding against any interruptions during the interrogation process.Cason walked slowly around the table, his steps heavy and full of a chilling, murderous aura. He didn't say a word, just looked at the enemy leader, who seemed to be getting more and more panicked at Carson's aura."W
Cason faced the two men with his abilities. It turned out that his two opponents were stronger, and again, the two were very compact and very difficult to defeat. Without hesitation, he moved quickly, utilizing his speed and agility to dodge their attacks. His steps were measured while his two opponents worked together, trying to surround him from two directions.The big man moved first, trying to pin Cason down with big, fast steps. However, Cason was ready. He stepped back one step, nimbly dodging the man's outstretched hand. In an instant, he seized the opening, darting forward and blocking the movement of the small man who was trying to get close. Cason's movements were so fast that the little man could only be stunned for a moment, giving Cason room to go further.However, the big man did not give up. He turned around and attacked with a sharp movement, trying to hit with full force. Cason dodged quickly, just a step away from the attack. Cason's every move was meticulous, making