The party finished with Aiden giving a vote if thanks and also inviting the Chairman on stage for his closing remark. The audience were already sated having made meaningful connections and struck deals.Aiden and Athena had had some time to themselves before being interrupted by people seeking him out. They had made plans to meet on a more secluded date. Athena could tell that her father was pleases with news of them dating although puzzled as to why she didn't tell him when he brought ut up.Soon enough, the hall cleared out leaving the Chairman, Aiden, Eduard, Hector, Nicki, Trisha and Liam. Aiden and tge Chaurman with Liam stood closer to the stairs leading to the workspaces while Trisha was engaged in an animated conversation with Nicki about singing and live performances. Eduard and Hector on the other hand discussed the stock market and trending Jews which had Aiden's name and face plastered all over blog posts. With each post they read glorifying Aiden, awe and pride Rose in
As the car cruised on the road getting closer to Aiden's apartment, he still couldn't shake off the feeling of dread concerning Liam and what the Chairman said. To him, he strongly believed Liam was out for something, most likely vendetta against the Chairman for abandoning him. Also he could still see the task in his screen. Liam was up to something, and I'd he wasn't stopped, it would lead to death. Of who he wasn't so sure. "Master?" His driver called over the intercoms. Aiden had put up the screen creating a physical isolation for his thoughts. His driver calling him broke him out of his reverie. "Yes?" His voice had frosted over so his response was like a sharp ice barb. However, the driver didn't flinch being used to his constant cold demeanor. Bowing slightly although he knew his master couldn't see him, he said, "Our operation is due to happen in 2 days sir. We have the target's location locked in."His statement was met with cold silence. Still nothing new. Aiden had hear
Aiden walked into his office building to rounds of applause and whoops of joy. The entire workforce of Revenmar Technologies had assembled to celebrate their exemplary leader. His achievement was a feat unreached by anyone this young.Overnight, the company had shot to the first position again with a total download in 12hours being 235million users. Calls had been coming in from every quarter requiring an interview from Mr Aiden Revenmar and even Jeanne looked hazzled. She had dropped a mail to know if it was alright to get an extra hand. Aiden had been very satisfied with just her as his assistant but the load was getting to her already and she wasn't sure she would hold out for much longer. He had indulged her provided she did the screening herself. Aiden could see her now, not among the workers still clapping and jubilation but looking through a folder and crossing it with information on her system. Looking up her face registered his presence and she made her way towards him. "We
[Side Quest]Congratulations you have successfully completed your side quest. Do you want to reveal your cards?Yes.You have gained 1 yellow card. You have received $10,000. Do you want to store in your inventory?You have gained 1 white card. You have received $10,000. Do you want to store in your inventory?You have gained 1 yellow card. You have unlocked a skill- Astra projection.What is this? Astra projection? How does it work?Aiden stood shell shocked in the middle of the room he was occupying. He had already finished the interview and was waiting for his driver to come pick him up. To be honest, it had been a while since Aiden consciously went through his rewards. Sometimes he would unveil them without checking what the cards had gained him. He was impressed with what he saw and gave a low whistle.His phone vibrated in his pocket and he took it out. Stan was calling with information regarding concerning the news leak." Boss, your deductions were right. Amby was behind how t
"The Nightshade has been tracking the rather elusive Mishina Ren. He is the leader of the Black Lagoon and is rather vicious according to reports. I've lost some good men who were double agents. Working with the Black Lagoon and also with me. Regardless of how sleek and careful we've been, he always found out one way or the other."Tony paused like he was considering what he wanted to say. Aiden sat there watching his every move but not making it obvious that he was on high alert."You are the only one so far that we know that has defied them and still lives. You destroyed their main base! I'm sure you found their underground stash of drugs and ammunition. The one in Russia is greater and bigger than that. Only a few people know the actual location. Correction- only the top 3 ranking officials know it. Not even their guards. The place itself is a fortress, designed to protect itself against invaders without major human interventions." All that Tony said sounded so unbelievable but g
Athena laughed her tinkling laughter again as her cheeks blossomed crimson. Being with Aiden had expanded her, her thinking process and even concerning life. She had already started imagining life with him"I can be what you want me to be. Most preferably your worst nightmare." Aiden burst out in laughter. Athena got up from her red velvety couch to the kitchen at the other end of the sitting room.For someone who loved to dress conservatively, her apartment was the exact opposite, well, a little less conservative. She had literally designed her apartment to be a smart home, with the latest gadgets and appliances."Hey, I need to go back to what I was working on. Promise to be silent and on your best behaviour?" Athena asked, two cups in her hands. She had a smirk on her face making Aiden suspect she wanted to do something naughty.She handed him a cup. The cocoa-rich fragrance wafted into his nostrils. Taking a deep breath of its rich smell, he took a sip."You can work on me too and
Aiden didn't have to wait for a long time before the door opened again. He saw a familiar shock of red hair standing a foot taller above the other three men, making their entrance. Their eyes locked, and recognition shone in Frances' eyes as he walked more confidently towards Aiden, who had already gotten to his feet to give him a warm handshake."Mr Frances, what a lovely surprise." Aiden said carefully, although his eyes shone with glee at his pure luck and also seeing Frances in his forte. He was ready to win this business deal by merit and qualifications, not because he knew someone.'But knowing someone saves you the stress, you know?' His thoughts answered him as he focused on what was being said. The man he met initially was speaking. He reintroduced himself as Mr. Henderson, Frances' Head of Staff."Looks like you know each other?" He had directed the question to Frances while still looking at Aiden with those beady eyes."Yes, Mr Revenmar here saved my life in an alley. You w
Hector's voice was full of malice and ill-intent."You should not have done that." He said again as if on replay. The man that kicked him charged at him, ready to strike him again before he could land a blow, he was thrown and crashed into the wall with a sickening crunch. The man fell to the ground, unmoving, save for a twitch of his fingers.The second burly man took two wary steps back away from Hector so as not to be the next on his lone of attack. The man in the shadows threw his cigarette butt on the floor and crushed it with his intensely polished shoe and then stood up. He clapped his hands together for a few seconds then, stopped."Impressive. I see you have gotten stronger." His face emerged from the darkness as his body followed. The man that stood before Hector was tall with a face so scarred it was difficult to guess how he had looked like before whatever happened to him. He brought that face closer to Hector making him flinch a little but he still stood his ground."Re