“Master, I am ashamed of myself. I can’t face you, I thought I had it all under control-“Stop Mingli,” Aiden said as he entered the private bar where Mingli was resting.“How are you?” He asked as he sat down on the chair opposite Mingli.“There was no major attack on me. But the guys suffered a lot of damage. They left earlier boiling with anger since I couldn’t give them a proper response regarding retaliation.”Aiden folded his arms.“You made a good call. Do you know these people?”“No. There were masked, but one thing that was noted was the black crocodile scarf they were using to cover their faces.”Aiden’s gaze lost focus for a second. ‘I hate this, I have no idea about anything. I don’t even know what to do…’ Aiden tightened his fist in silent frustration at the anger that he felt towards his helplessness to the situation.“I believe Chen will be back by morning. Master, you need not worry yourself with matters such as this.”Hector who had been standing like he was never ther
Work the next day was splendid indeed. Everything and everyone was bubbling which was good because Aiden was pleased with the fact that the employees seemed to be in a great state. Especially when everyone was preparing for new year's eve. Aiden sat at his desk just like yesterday but today, his eyes were not fixated on those papers. They were on secretary Jean.‘Why has she been so silent.”After what happened yesterday, after what she had seen, Aiden was very sure she had connected the dot in her head but it baffled him a lot that she was not talking. She was not saying anything. ‘Why in the world is she not saying anything?!’ Frustration ran amok within his head. But he stared at her calmly. After a short sigh, he called her.“Secretary Jean”“Yes sir” Like a robot waiting to be summoned, she responded and stood. “How was your night?”“Although it was quite late when I got home, I still managed to have a good night's rest. The minimum required for the human body.”Aiden responded
"The CEO of Revenmar Companies has announced the next in line to the Revenmar technologies worldwide to be none other than his son, Christian Revenmar. This change is coming after a four year hiatus following Christian's recovery. Investors are waiting to know what next step this young man is going to take and how significantly it will affect the stock market-""Girl, what are you watching?" Amby asked, walking into the sitting room her attention on her phone. Wearing a yellow sweater with intricate embroidery and tight fitting jeans paired with black ankle boots, Amby looked every bit of a beautiful, composed and well to do lady.Over the last four years, she had worked relentlessly to improve her social class. Of course her idea of working relentlessly only included dating high-value men who were willing to take good care of her and spend to her heart's content. The man she was currently with was the manager of a smaller tech company, RavenOps, which dealt with cybersecurity.Her cur
BeepBeepBeepThe Sound kept going on in Daisuke's head causing his eyes to flutter open. A white light pierced his vision and he had to close them back for a while before opening them again to adjust to it.'Where am I?' He thought, opening his eyes slowly. The overhead light was less harsh on his eyes so he was able to open them fully. He was in a white room, obviously on a bed. The beeping sound continued rhythmically.'Am I in a hospital?' He thought again, turning his head slightly to his left and wincing because his neck was stiff.On another bed was a man who seemed to be sleeping fitfully. As though a door opened in his mind, a flood of memory came rushing in. He remembered where he knew the man from. It was the man he fought with at the club. The man looked badly bruised so he knew he was looking terrible also.He recalled with a wince how this man matched him strength for strength and skill for skill. He has never been staged to fight with someone who could be his match or
"So I think we're good. This project looks promising. What do you think?" Aiden asked Jeanne. They had been perusing the project work and making corrections for a while. Aiden glanced up to look at the time. It was 15 minutes to six o'clock."Oh crap! I didn't realize time passed so fast." He said apologetically. "We can stop here and resume tomorrow, so you can catch the bus in time".Aiden was trying to avoid a scenario whereby she would have to follow him again. He knew she had a lot of questions but she chose not to ask. Could be out of professionalism."Thank you sir. I can go over them when I get home and revert to you by mail, sir". Jeanne said while gathering the documents and placing them in the folder. "I have enough spare time tonight. This wouldn't be a bother." She added quickly.Aiden watched her facial expression for a few seconds before asking, "Why?""Huh? Why what sir?" She asked puzzled."Why would you choose to work beyond your working hours? You can always get the
[Side Quest]It is no news that Athena is mad at you. Do what you can to appease her without divulging so much information about what you have been up to. This has no time frame but it is advisable accomplished on your date.Quest Rewards: Athena drops her concerns and your relationship is mended.Failure: Your stats will decrease by 5 levels.Okay, thus wouldn't be as difficult I hope. Aiden thought to himself. Maybe he could say a little of the truth and buttress it with lies? He mentally shook his head 'Athena will know if I'm lying. She's discerning like that. I'll just be honest and not tell her what is going on.'He picked up his phone to call Hector. "Hello, boss"Aiden could bet that Hector was knowtowing at the moment. These guys were fiercely loyal and it marveled him to think that people like this still existed. Of course it was thanks to his system. Who would have thought he would have a larger family where even with all their toughness, love and duty would be paramount.
Aiden stood nervously by the entrance of Tableau, glancing at his watch every few seconds. He adjusted his tie for the umpteenth time, feeling a peculiar mix of excitement and trepidation. It had been four long years since he had last seen Athena, and he knew he had a lot of explaining to do.As the door swung open, he caught a glimpse of her, and his breath caught in his throat. She stood there, radiant in a stunning yellow mid-length dress that accentuated her curves perfectly. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders, framing her face in an ethereal glow. Aiden couldn't help but marvel at the transformation she had undergone since their last encounter.Athena's eyes met his, and a flicker of surprise flashed across her face. She composed herself quickly and walked gracefully toward him. Aiden held out his hand, a sheepish smile on his face. "Athena, you look... breathtaking," he managed to say, his voice laced with sincerity.She took his hand and offered a soft smile in return. "Thank
The ConfrontationAiden made his way through the dimly lit corridors of the abandoned warehouse that served as the hideout for his gang. The sounds of shuffling footsteps and low murmurs reached his ears as he approached the room where his loyal comrades awaited him. Tonight was not like any other night, though. Aiden's heart was still racing from his date with Athena, but his mind was clouded with thoughts of Diasuke and the unsettling information he had shared.As he pushed open the creaking door, the sight before him confirmed the seriousness of the situation. Daisuke, bound to a chair, remained unconscious, his head lolling to one side. Chen, Hector, Hendrick, and the rest of the gang stood around, keeping a watchful eye on their captive. Aiden couldn't help but notice the difference in Hendrick's demeanor. The once frail and sickly member had regained vitality thanks to Aiden's intervention. Earlier that day, he had improved Hendrick's health and stamina in the minion section of
The following day, Aiden prepared to return to Canada and continue his hunt for the gang that took his parents from him.He had woken up at the crack of dawn full of vigour to start his manhunt. He had just finished packing his bags, his men already outside in the car, its engine on to keep it warm pending the time Aiden finishes with his father's friend.As Aiden's eyes skimmed round the room, his eyes landed on a small picture of his father and mother. His mother had been carry Aiden in her hands. Moving closer, Aiden inspected the picture. This was the first time he was seeing this picture as his grandfather didnt have it.He used a finger to trace their figure. Two of the most important people in his life reduced to nothing but memories frozen in photographs."That was during the time the mafia was after your father. He had come to me for a safe location which i had arranged for him. That was the last time i saw them. The next time i heard about them, it was news of their death. I
Then, the day they had been waiting for arrived. The head of the Black Lagoon syndicate was captured in Canada, drawn by the relentless attacks that had plagued his syndicate. As Aiden stood before him, his eyes ablaze with fury, he felt a cruel satisfaction in seeing the man who had taken his parents from him brought to justice.The room was dimly lit, the air thick with tension. The sound of rain tapping against the windows added an eerie rhythm to the atmosphere. Mishina Ren's eyes were cold and calculating, a stark contrast to the fire burning within Aiden's gaze.For years, Ren had eluded capture, always slipping through Aiden's fingers at the last moment. But tonight was different. Tonight, the odds were finally in Aiden's favor, and he was determined to make the most of it."Game over, Ren," Aiden's voice was laced with a lethal calmness. "You've caused enough pain. It's time to pay for your sins."Ren's lips curled into a chilling smile. "You're a persistent one, Aiden. But do
It was nightfall. The air was still, the surrounding eerily quiet. The usual night sounds were absent as though they had a premonition of what was to happen. Aiden walked in long strides towards a rundown motel. He had gotten intel that one of the remainjng Black lagoon comander was currently in there with a woman. He had evaded capture for sk long that he had began to drop his guard.He had been sighted in one of the clubs, bragging loudly about how he was as slippery as fish, difficult to catch.Soon after, his story had changed to how he had fought off his opponent's in their hundreds with just a baseball bat. With each change in story, he bought a drink and guzzler it down. He felt he had been lucky and all the commanders of the Black Lagoon was dead. To him, that meant that only he had access to the wealth of the Black Lagoon. He was going to cart away their riches and relocate to a quiet island, if possible buy the island and fortify it against intruders.Across the bar, a lady
By day, Aiden was the Chairman of Revenmar groups, breaking barriers and making waves in every industry they had projects in. He attended meetings and travelled to visit dignitaries who shouwed prospects of becoming investors.By night, he wrecked terror upon mafia families. Being the considerate and kind man that he was, he spared the innocent wives and children. Before staging an attack, he had his men do a thorough research about the family they were to attack.The punishments metted out was dependent on the gravity of their offences. Aiden was the judge and executioner. He understood that no mafia family was good, not even his but there were crimes he couldbt tolerate like human trafficking, rape, drug trafficking and reckless murders. Hence the research before attacking.It got so remarkable that crime rates reduced not only in Canada but also in other parts of the world. No government could pinpoint how the crime rate kept reducing drastically. Fear of the Naitatu plagued the hea
The following day, Aiden prepared to return to Canada and continue his hunt for the gang that took his parents from him.He had woken up at the crack of dawn full of vigour to start his manhunt. He had just finished packing his bags, his men already outside in the car, its engine on to keep it warm pending the time Aiden finishes with his father's friend.As Aiden's eyes skimmed round the room, his eyes landed on a small picture of his father and mother. His mother had been carry Aiden in her hands. Moving closer, Aiden inspected the picture. This was the first time he was seeing this picture as his grandfather didnt have it.He used a finger to trace their figure. Two of the most important people in his life reduced to nothing but memories frozen in photographs."That was during the time the mafia was after your father. He had come to me for a safe location which i had arranged for him. That was the last time i saw them. The next time i heard about them, it was news of their death. I
Early the next morning, even before the birds started chirping, Aiden was up and ready for his travel. He waited in the dark for the telltale sound of his chopper. At exactly 7 am, he heard the sound of the blades beating against the wind. Aiden had packed an overnight bag because he planned to stay till the next day. He vowed to uncover everything and every mystery that shrouded his early years and his father's past.Aiden made his way to the top of his building, using the stairs discreetly placed in his walk-in closet. He shouldered the door leading to the roof opened and stepped iut. His bag slung over his shoulder.Eduard stood there with three of his men. The moment he sighted his boss, he made to collect Aiden's bag which he refused with a shake of his head.A pilot sat in the cockpit. "How long is this flight going to be?" Aiden asked Eduard. He had chosen to travel early to avoid any delays on the way."It will take 6 hours sir. We will also have to touch base every two hours
The air was heavy with unspoken words as Aiden sat across from his grandfather, a palpable tension hanging between them. The room felt smaller, suffocating, as he gathered his courage to voice the question that had lingered in his heart for years.This was a few days after his eventual discharge from the hospital. Liam's trial had been swift because they had his confession. Every member of the Chrysanthemums Operation had been apprehended, facing different term sentences in prison. Gossamer shut down as news traveled far, causing its investors to pull out swiftly.Liam had been put on death parole, Aiden ensuring that his death happened sooner than later. The closure of Gossamer shot Revenmar to the top of the list of technology titans worldwide. It filled Aiden with pride as he was a core factor in making all these happen. After a few days of recuperating, Aiden resumed as the Chairman of the Revenmar Group of Companies unrivaled.Harris Revenmar had processed the release of Adam fro
Aiden's eyelids fluttered, and the world gradually swam into focus. The sterile scent of the hospital room filled his nose, and the soft beep of machines provided a rhythmic background to his returning consciousness. The events leading up to his current state seemed distant and fragmented, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle he was struggling to put together.As his vision cleared, he found his grandfather sitting by his bedside. A smile stretched Aiden's face. Movements caused his grandfather to look up from his book, his eyes filled with relief as he saw Aiden waking up. With a steady hand, he reached out and pressed the call bell above Aiden's bed."I'm so glad you are awake. Oh, I have been worried sick about you! The doctors said your chances of survival were slim, but I was certain that the boy I and your ma raised was stronger than that."Within moments, the door swung open, revealing a trio of medical personnel entering the room. They wore matching white coats, their expressions, a
By nightfall, a majority of the attendees had left, ensuring to show their gratitude to their hosts as they went.Trisha and Aiden stood by the door, shaking hands or blowing air kisses as people left. The Chairman was by the side, speaking to some of the board of directors present.Trisha watched Aiden with concern in her eyes, mouthing her words. she asked if he was fine, to which he nodded in the affirmative. He still looked clean, untouched, his outfit without creases. Their aunt, Getrude, waltzed towards the door, her girls in tow."It was a pleasant evening! Although I must say my brother didn't train that boy right. Should have put him to the whip to beat out that nonsense entitlement from him instead, what does he do? Encourage the brat."Her girls looked uncomfortable behind her as she droned on. Aiden tuned out her voice, only nodding when it seemed like she needed him to.Thankfully, Faith pulls her mom forward. "Let's go, ma. There is a line behind you." Aidrn sent her a g