At the same time, a chill settled over the warehouse as Boss Lady's arrival commanded attention. Echoes of cries and pleads reverberated, a stark contrast to the cold, unyielding gaze that met her eyes. The twenty men, captives of Madam Northington, were bound together, their battered bodies bearing the brutal marks of their ordeal.At her entrance, their tormented voices fell silent, replaced by a synchronized salute and bowed heads. The warehouse seemed to hold its breath.With steely resolve, she addressed them, her voice slicing through the air like a blade. "Why do you weep? Is it not just retribution for your attempt on the young master's life?"Confusion flickered across their faces, and one found the courage to speak, "We know not of whom you speak. Which man?"A slap rang out, cutting short his words. "The one for whom you assembled at River Thames," she declared. The man's cry of pai
Oh no, Ethan said, seeing the tablet break. He watched, a sense of dismay settling in as it became evident that it wasn't intentional.Sophia quickly held Ethan's hand, concern etched on her face. "Are you alright, baby? Are you hurt?" she asked, her voice laced with worry.Ethan shook his head, reassuring her. "I'm not," He said, grateful for her immediate concern.The sudden noise of the tablet's impact had drawn the attention of everyone in the coffee shop. All eyes were now on Ethan and Sophia.The working staff, too, wore expressions of shock. Panic was palpable among them. Then, a voice cut through the tension, sharp and angry. "What the hell?" It was a lady who appeared to be around the same age as Sophia. While she was also a staff member, she radiated an air of seniority. She approached Ethan and Sophia, her irritation clear."Hey, should we intervene?" One of the s
The lady, undeterred, began dialing a number on her phone, her steps brisk as she made her exit, leaving behind a cloud of indignation.As the lady departed, Sophia turned her attention to the waitstaff, her voice composed. "Where's my coffee?" she inquired, the tension of the previous encounter dissipating.A waitress promptly approached, bearing two cups of steaming coffee. She carefully placed them on the table, then leaned in to offer a quiet sentiment to Sophia. "I'm glad you dealt with her. She's always so full of herself."Sophia responded with a sly wink, conveying her gratitude without words. The waitress departed.Ethan couldn't help but observe with amusement. "Seems like you've got quite the fire in you," he remarked. Sophia looked at him with an endearing expression and said, "Just like how you protect me when other guys try to misbehave, that's the same energy
"Hmm, boss lady is a strong name, just call me Sophie," she replied, her eyes sparkling.Ethan laughed and said, "So, Sophie..." He leaned in, capturing her lips with his own. "You really amazed me. Now, tell me, why did you give the officer money? Was that needed?"Sophia smiled mischievously. "That was just a trick.""A trick? What trick?" Ethan inquired, his curiosity piqued.Sophia chuckled. "Giving him that amount was to quickly buy him on my side. If not, he would have asked me to pick up the cash and hand it properly to the lady."Ethan was stunned. "That was a smart move. No wonder you're a top businesswoman."Sophia smiled, wrapping her arm around Ethan's waist. "Come on, you're tougher than me, you know."Ethan grinned and whispered in her ear, "Let's just get home. There are a lot of surprises."She chuckled, and together, they got into the car and drove off.
The next day, Ethan and Sophia were still in bed when Ethan's phone began ringing. Glancing at the screen, he saw it was Lady Byte calling. Careful not to wake Sophia, he slipped out of bed and stepped into the hall before answering the call."Good day, master. I'm sorry for disturbing you this early, but I wanted to inform you that I'm done with the online profile manipulation job you gave me.""You mean David's?" Ethan quickly asked."Yes, master. I'm done. You can type his name in any search engine and see. Also, I gave it a week timer, meaning after a week, all info will be cleared.""Damn, that was fast. You're good," Ethan praised."Thank you, master. I appreciate it," Lady Byte responded.Ethan smiled and said, "I'll forward $100,000 to you after the call.""Thank you, master. I appreciate it," Lady Byte said before ending the call.Afterward, Ethan swiftly opened a brow
It was around 8am when both Ethan and Sophia woke up from bed.Ethan was the first to greet, he looked at Sophia and said, "Good morning, queen. How are you?"Sophia smiled and replied, "Good morning, my king. I'm fine. What about you?"Ethan nodded and said, "I'm fine by God's grace." He sighed, "What's the plan for today?"Sophia cleared her throat and said, "Today, actually, no plan. But I want to go and visit some of these couture stores and see how they operate. Maybe I can find one or two businesses to collaborate with.""That's a great idea. Would we go together?" Ethan asked.Sophia shook her head and said, "Please rest today. I'll go on my own. You've done a lot, so take a break.""But how can I leave you to go alone?" Ethan asked, concern in his eyes.Sophia kissed his forehead and assured him, "I'll be fine, baby. Don't worry."Ethan nodd
Blushing, Lily felt a rush of gratitude. "Oh, Mr. Anonymous, sorry David, I'm truly honoured. Your faith in me means the world. I can't thank you enough for seeing potential in my work." She looked down for a moment, then back up, trying to maintain eye contact. "You know, meeting you in person, I must say, you're even more impressive than I could have imagined."She let a playful tone creep into her voice, "I can see why you'd have such a discerning eye for businesses. You exude success and confidence." Lily's attempt at flirting was subtle. David leaned back with a light smile. "So tell me, how do you want to see yourself in the business world in the coming years?" He asked"In the business world, I want to leave a mark," Lily began, her voice steady and confident. "I aim to build a legacy, a company that's not just successful, but also renowned for its innovation and impact."Her excitement grew as she delved into the specifics. "I envision an empire that spans industries, from te
David frowned. "A treat? What do you mean, Lily?" he asked.Lily winked at him and said, "Why don't we book a room at the hotel? You'll probably have a good understanding of the treat I'm talking about."David was stunned. This wasn't what he had anticipated. Despite Lily's beauty, this proposition wasn't aligned with his instructions."Thank you for your offer, but no," he declined. "I have business to attend to.""Come on, don't do this. We all have business too, but we can have fun," Lily pressed.David shook his head firmly. "I have a flight to catch soon for a business meeting in New York. I don't want any worries."Lily swiftly moved, grabbing David's shirt and leaning in for a kiss.David reacted quickly, pushing her back, his expression stern. "What are you trying to do? Is this why I came here? Please have some respect. This is public."Lily was undeterred. "Of course, that's why I suggested we go somewhere private."David took a step back, his face hardened. "Look, Lily, you