That night, the air felt heavy, as if predicting the arrival of a great storm. Joseph was enjoying a cup of coffee in his workroom when his phone vibrated. Gawali’s name appeared on the screen, and a sense of foreboding immediately crept into his mind. Joseph answered the call with a cold expression, ready for news worse than he had expected. "Young Master Joseph... Our lab has been destroyed," Gawali's voice was filled with regret. Joseph straightened up. "What? Destroyed? Explain to me." "Foreign forces attacked. We found our air control system testing equipment completely wrecked. The lab is a mess—there's nothing left." Joseph gripped the phone tighter. "What about the CCTV?" "Disabled. We have no footage of who did it," Gawali said, his voice weak, nearly despairing. "I’m sorry, Young Master… I failed to protect it." A moment of silence lingered between them. Joseph didn’t respond right away. He took a deep breath, trying to contain the fury burning within him. His
In Joseph's quiet workroom, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Jenny struggled, her tears streaming down her face, and her voice broke in panic. "Joseph, please... I’m sorry! I didn’t mean—" Jenny tried hard to speak through her sobs, but Joseph remained unmoved. Joseph's face stayed cold, like a stone statue. His gaze was sharp, full of restrained anger. He looked at Jenny as if she no longer mattered to him. "I don't need your apology," Joseph said in a low but threatening tone. "What I want now is an answer... why did you do it?" Jenny shook her head desperately, her body trembling with fear. "They threatened me... I had no choice..." "Choice?" Joseph stepped closer, intimidating. "You had a choice, but you chose to betray me." Jenny's sobs grew louder. She fell to her knees on the floor, begging. "Please, Joseph... I'll do anything! I promise, I’ll make it right!" At that moment, footsteps approached. Katty appeared at the doorway, her eyebrows furrowed as she s
30 Minutes Later, Joseph’s Phone Rang. Gawali’s name appeared on the screen. Joseph promptly answered the call. “Young Master Joseph, I’ve found him,” Gawali’s voice was calm but firm, indicating he carried important information. Joseph straightened in his seat. “Good. Tell me.” Gawali exhaled briefly before continuing. “Magno Gon is one of the sons of the Gon family, one of the most influential business dynasties in Japant. Their primary businesses are in technology, nuclear energy, and automotive sectors. One of their flagship companies is Gon Gold Japant.” Joseph’s brow furrowed, his heartbeat quickening. He knew that company’s reputation extended beyond legitimate industry, often touching the gray zones of illegal business operations. “And Magno? What’s his role in the family?” Joseph asked, his tone turning more serious. “This is where it gets interesting,” Gawali replied, piecing together the puzzle. “Magno is the youngest son... and a troubled one. Unlike his two
Danny knelt before Joseph, his hands trembling, and tears streamed down his cheeks. His thin body shivered, reflecting an indescribable fear. “I... I beg you...” Danny's voice was hoarse and shaky. “I’ll do anything... anything you ask, just don’t kill me.” He looked at Joseph with pleading eyes. “I swear I’ll serve you for life. I promise I’ll stay loyal to you.” Joseph stared at the man without emotion, his gaze sharp and cold, like a knife ready to strike. “Loyal?” Joseph asked in a low, chilling tone. “Loyal means nothing if you can’t tell me where Magno is.” Danny nodded rapidly, his breath hitching. “I can! I can! I’ll make sure he’s still in Japant.” Joseph gave a faint, intimidating grin. “Good. But you need to prove it without letting him know you’re under my control.” Joseph glanced at Jacky and instructed, “Help him get his phone.” Jacky reached into Danny’s pocket, pulled out the phone, searched for Magno's contact, and held the phone to Danny’s ear. “Speak
Magno sat back in his chair, exhaling smoke casually, as if nothing was wrong. "Yeah. Welcome to Japant, Joseph," he said with an arrogant smile. "It seems you worked very hard tonight just to find me." Joseph, still standing in front of him, stared at Magno with a cold, meaningful smile. Then, calmly, he pulled out a chair and sat directly across from him. Their gazes locked. Lighting a cigarette, Joseph spoke in a low tone, "You surely know why I worked so hard to find you tonight." Magno chuckled, his mocking tone evident. "Of course, I know. But you've ruined my party. HAHA." He took a deep drag from his cigarette, then continued with a satisfied laugh. "Do you know how exhausting it was to destroy your lab? I wanted to celebrate with a little fun, but now you've come to spoil it." Joseph gave a cynical smile, his lips curling, but his cold eyes showed no mercy. "Wasn't your exhaustion worth it for what you got?" he said. "The secret formula for creating the climate contro
One Hour Later, at the Gon Family Residence, Japant. A light drizzle pattered on the roof of the Gon family’s house, adding a gloomy touch to the night. The large teakwood door swung open with a loud bang, and Magno stormed in, his footsteps urgent and heavy. His face was flushed red, brows furrowed sharply, and his gleaming eyes radiated anger that seemed to suffocate him. “DADDY!” he shouted, his voice booming and echoing through the spacious hall. At the far end of the corridor, an elderly man with a cold, authoritative expression appeared. It was Mr. Gon, head of the Gon family, one of the most respected families in Japant. Dressed in a thick robe and exuding arrogance, he approached slowly, his piercing gaze seeming to strip anyone bare who dared defy him. “What is it, Magno? You’ve arrived like a storm,” Mr. Gon said emotionlessly, though his voice carried an intimidating weight. Panting, Magno hurried toward his father. “My lab in Leeds was destroyed, Daddy! All the
In the morning, the breeze swept through the backyard. Joseph and Mr. Barta sat facing each other on an old wooden bench, a steaming cup of coffee in their hands. It was the first time they had spoken alone, without Katty or anyone else acting as a mediator. The atmosphere felt heavy, as if every breath carried hidden meaning. Joseph remained silent, staring straight ahead, trying to decipher the intent behind his father-in-law's sudden invitation. Meanwhile, Mr. Barta sipped his coffee slowly and began the conversation with an unexpected tone. "I'm sorry," Mr. Barta said abruptly. His eyes were fixed on the coffee cup, as if afraid to meet Joseph's gaze. "For all my bad behavior toward you." Joseph glanced at him, raising an eyebrow slightly but not responding immediately. He just took a sip of his coffee. "I know," Mr. Barta continued in a softer tone, "You've helped Katty and our family's finances... more than we could ever imagine." He sighed, as if the admission was d
Joseph ascended to the 21st floor of the Grace Hotel, his gaze steely with determination. He knew that the meeting with Mr. Gon would certainly revolve around yesterday’s incident, and he was prepared for whatever revenge Mr. Gon might have in mind. When the elevator doors slid open, he was greeted by a red carpet stretching all the way to the VVIP meeting room. With a composed yet firm stride, Joseph stepped forward, pushing the doors open and walking in with a measured confidence. Mr. Gon glared at Joseph coldly, his presence trying to dominate the space with his stare alone. "Are you Joseph?" he demanded. Before Joseph could respond, Magno cut in, his voice laced with venom. “Yes, Daddy. That’s the bastard Joseph!” "Finally, you decided to show up," Mr. Gon sneered arrogantly. “It's a pity we have to meet under these circumstances,” Joseph replied with a faint, calculated smile. Magno, seated beside his father, couldn’t contain his rage. "Do you have any idea who you’re