What? Everyone was shocked. Kennedy Johnson was willing to offer Zelda a check of $5 million. The guests were all taken aback. Some began to mutter in astonishment."Wow, Mrs. Storm is incredibly lucky," one person whispered.Another voice chimed in, "Damn, $5 million could change my future and the next generation's."Yet another said, "Mr. Johnson is indeed a generous man."Abigail's eyes widened in surprise, but a smile played on her lips. After all, Zelda was her daughter. A woman, sitting near Abigail and her friend, leaned in and whispered, "Your daughter is really lucky, $5 million?"Abigail couldn't help but feel a swell of pride. She chuckled softly and replied, "Of course she's lucky. Because I am her mother, and furthermore, she's exceptionally hardworking. Look at my son-in-law. Do you think $5 million is a substantial sum for him? He's wealthier than that."The woman nodded in a
Zelda's face mirrored the astonishment of the crowd, her eyes wide and her expression a mix of disbelief and gratitude.Abigail, sitting nearby, couldn't contain her pride. She leaned towards her friend, her voice carrying a hint of boastfulness. "That's my daughter, Zelda. She's always had a way of inspiring people to believe in her vision."Her friend nodded, clearly impressed. "You must be incredibly proud, Abigail. This is truly a testament to Zelda's dedication and charm."Zelda hesitated for a moment, clutching the checks in her hand. She took a deep breath and mustered the words, "Ms. Larkin, this $5 million is already beyond generous. I can't possibly accept any more."Ynes, her eyes warm with sincerity, stood her ground. "Mrs. Storm, consider this not as a business investment, but as a gesture of faith in you and your vision. We believe in what you're doing."Zelda's resolve remai
Oliver's face lit up, and he gently kissed her cheeks. "You know I'd be delighted." He rose from his seat, taking her hand, and together they made their way to the stage.Ynes watched them, a slight tinge of jealousy flickering in her eyes.The crowd fell silent as they observed Zelda and Oliver's graceful approach to the stage.Sensing the attention, Ynes picked up the microphone. "Everyone, since there's music playing, why don't you pair up and dance, just as I'm about to do with my husband?"The room erupted into applause and cheers. The music resumed. Oliver extended his hand to Zelda, a tender smile gracing his lips. She placed her hand in his, their fingers intertwining with an effortless familiarity. As the music swayed, they moved together in perfect steps. Their eyes locked, communicating a silent language of love and connection."You look absolutely stunning tonight, my love," Oliver whispered. Zelda smiled. "And you, my dear, are the most handsome man in the room. I feel
She continued, gracefully opening the car door to reveal the interior. "Step inside, and you'll find a touch of magic. The cabin is adorned with hand-stitched leather and polished wood, creating an atmosphere of comfort."The lady's voice held a touch of excitement as she delved into the car's advanced technology. "But that's not all. The Astonique Seraphim is equipped with an autonomous driving mode. When fatigue sets in during your journey, simply engage it, and the car's intelligent system will take over, guiding you safely to your destination."A collective gasp of amazement filled the air. Someone dared to ask, "But how will the car know where you're going?"The lady smiled, revealing the car's ingenious solution. "Inside, there are two tablets connected to a GPS sensor. It scans the entire country, allowing you to select your destination with just a few taps.""Damn, this is so amazing." Someone said"Since this car has all these wonders, how much is it?" came the curious inquir
Megan shook her head and said she hadn't found out yet, emphasizing that her focus was on working hard to build a good reputation for the hospital. "For now, all I want is to please the real owner by depositing the earnings and things into the account I'm given. That is the most important.”Oliver smiled appreciatively, commenting, "That's great. I like your dedication."Megan returned the smile and said, "Thank you."Oliver nodded, and they walked back inside. The celebration continued for a while before an end speech marked the conclusion of the program.Zelda expressed her gratitude, thanking everyone for supporting the launch of her company, which she informed them would begin operations the following week.As discussions lingered, Kennedy Johnson approached Oliver and requested a meeting outside, acknowledging the end of the event.Once outside, Kennedy adopted a more respectful tone, saluting Oliver. "Master Storm, congratulations on your wife's company.”Oliver nodded, reciproc
Aurora on the other side of the line nodded and said, "Okay, Master, but I hope everything you do will be legal; else, I'll just have to do my job."Oliver chuckled and reassured her, "Don't worry. Do your job without worrying about me.""Thank you," Aurora said before hanging up.Oliver placed the phone back into his pocket and then walked back inside. Inside, he noticed that people were engaged in discussions and some had started leaving. He approached Zelda and whispered into her ear,"Let's leave then; we shouldn't stay for that long, you know."Zelda smiled and whispered back, "Don't worry, just a minute.”Oliver nodded and responded to greetings before taking his seat. Geronimo then came to sit beside him and spoke in a low tone, "Master Storm, the Vector gang is really facing issues.""Issues?" Oliver frowned. "What issues are that?" he asked.Geronimo looked around and then said, "Master, another big gang is trying to intimidate us. They are powerful. They came to my place and
Oliver chuckled and pulled a chair to sit down, saying, "Arshard Khan, the great Arshard Khan. Your daughter said a lot and bragged about you, how you broke borders in India. It was a nice story."Arshad was shaking as he gulped. "Oliver Storm, please forgive me. Don't harm me. Even if you'll harm me, please don't harm my daughter."Oliver smiled and said, "You sent the most dangerous assassin to kill me, but when it's your time, why are you so timid and even begging? Why?”Arshad was still shaking and cried, "Forgive me, Oliver, forgive me. I didn't wish to do that."Oliver nodded and said, "Don't worry. Your daughter is already in Boston Hills. Alice is bringing her. Don't worry."Hearing Oliver say her daughter is in Boston Hills made Arshad shake more. He held Oliver's leg, pleading, "What happened to my daughter? Tell me.""Boom!" Oliver raised his leg and kicked him, a strong kick mixed with a bit of force that made him fall hard."Shut up. I said they are bringing her. Did I te
Oliver looked at Arshad and said, "If you don't want any problems, just do what I'll ask and give answers to any question I ask."Arshad nodded and said, "No problem. I'll do that. Please just don't harm my daughter.""Now tell me, why did you send VesperaVenom to come and kill me?"Hearing the question, Arshad gulped and said, "I'm sorry for that. I didn't want to do that, Oliver, you know...""Stop the crap talk and tell me straightforward. Why was she sent to kill me?" Oliver asked coldly.Maria looked at her dad and said, "Dad, just answer and be free. Please don't lie, Dad."Arshad was quiet for a while before he looked at Oliver and said, "Someone gave me the contract to kill you."Gasp! Someone? Oliver frowned and went to look at Alice before he came back to Arshad and said, "Who gave you that contract?”Arshad shook his head and said, "I don't really know. They just call me with a private number sometime ago to search for you and kill you. I started gathering information about