Chapter 226Liam made his way towards the two firefighters, his heart heavy with worry.Mr. Carter," the chief firefighter greeted him, his voice calm despite the situation. "We need to talk.""What’s going on here?" Liam demanded, struggling to keep his voice steady. "Why did you call me in?"The chief nodded towards the control center. "The fire is mostly contained to the security unit and control center. We believe it was deliberately set."Liam's eyes widened. "Deliberately set? By who?""We don't have all the details yet, but we found some suspicious materials that suggest arson," the chief explained. "We need your cooperation to ensure the safety of everyone trapped, secure all data and to help us understand who might have done this."Liam felt a surge of anger and determination. "What do you need from me?""First, we need to secure any important documents or sensitive information that might be targeted," the chief said, pointing towards the control center of Carter Comb. "Then,
Chapter 227When Liam arrived at the scene, Williams and Morris got the news and realized their plan was proceeding smoothly.Williams initiated the third step of their plan: bring Liam inside, make him open the control center, change the password, steal crucial data, force Liam to reveal everything he knew about their operation at EMC, and then eliminate him by throwing him into the fire, claiming he was a victim of the blaze.Williams approached the Carter Comb staff member who was in charge and helping his colleagues put out the fire. "Hey, I need you to bring Mr. Carter into the building," he said, keeping his tone urgent but calm. "The fire is about to ravage the control center, and we need him to give us the password to prevent further damage."The staff member nodded, not suspecting anything, and quickly went to fetch Liam. It wasn’t long until Williams saw a trembling Liam Carter walking towards them, wearing a safety jacket and goggles. The fear was evident on his face, but s
Chapter 228James and Gregor were hurrying out of the burning Carter Comb when they saw someone hurl another person into the flames and shut the door. James wasn't able to make out who had hurled their opponent into the flames, but he could clearly see that they were wearing firefighter uniforms. He couldn’t quite understand why a firefighter, someone meant to rescue and protect people, would throw someone into the fire.Although they were trying to make it out of the building and get to safety, his curiosity got the better of him. He asked Gregor, "Did you see what just happened?"Gregor nodded, eyes wide with disbelief. "Yeah, I saw it. What the hell is going on?"Without a second thought, James rushed towards the scene to see for himself what was really going on, even though he knew it might jeopardize his identity. He and Gregor were disguised as junior staff workers at Carter Comb, a ruse they had adopted to gather information.They had come, coincidentally like Williams and Mor
Chapter 229Kai Nakamura was practicing Kung Fu in Liam's gym after a long day of work. Liam had asked him to accompany him to visit Richard Carl at the hospital, but Kai had refused, preferring to stay back and train.As he executed a series of precise moves, his phone rang, interrupting his focus. It was Liam, and his urgent tone conveyed panic. Liam told him that Carter Comb was on fire.Kai was stunned. He couldn’t quite grasp how Carter Comb, one of the most secure and safest companies in Emerald Falls, could be up in flames. “What? How is that possible?” he asked, but the line was already disconnected.Quickly, he dashed to his wardrobe, throwing on some clothes. His heart pounded as he hurried outside, hopping into one of the sports cars. He started the engine and sped towards the company, his mind racing with questions and a growing sense of unease.As he drove, his thoughts kept circling around the cause of the fire. It didn’t make sense. Carter Comb was designed to be nearly
Chapter 230Kai Nakamura mixed with the tension-filled crowd, skillfully concealing himself from the police. He quickly took off his jacket and cast it aside, then put on his face mask. His eyes scanned the chaotic scene: staff members were yelling and desperately trying to put out the blazing fire, while others ran helter-skelter, trying to escape through the congested gate.As he approached the security guard manning the gate, the guard was frantically trying to manage the flow of people evacuating the premises. "What caused the fire?" Kai demanded.The security guard, recognizing Kai from outside the gate, greeted him respectfully. "Sir, I have no idea what caused the fire. It's a big one, though. People say it's catching up to the security unit of Carter Comb."Kai was shocked. He had overseen the protection of Carter Comb's security systems personally. "Open the gate for me," he ordered.The guard complied, letting him in respectfully. Once inside, Kai began commanding people to
Chapter 231James immediately sprang to his feet, his eyes locked on Williams, who smirked and mirrored his actions. Both men assumed fighting postures, teeth gritted in determination. Without warning, Williams lunged at James, initiating a fierce fight.James dodged and rolled to the opposite side, but Williams quickly recovered, delivering a powerful kick aimed at James' groin. James managed to block the kick and shoved Williams backward, sending him a few feet away.Williams swiftly rebounded and launched a punch at James, which landed on his jaw with a sharp crack. The force of another kick from Williams to James' back sent pain shooting through his body. Realizing the strength of his opponent, James decided to make for the door to rescue whoever was trapped inside.Williams, anticipating James' move, blocked his path with lightning speed. James attempted a kick, but Williams caught his leg in mid-air and delivered a series of brutal punches to James' nose. The third punch was nar
Chapter 232Kai reached a corridor where he saw the two firefighters—or rather, the imposters—standing near the control unit's entrance. Liam was with them, looking confused and alarmed. "Liam!" Kai shouted, trying to get his attention.Liam turned, his face lighting up with a mix of relief and confusion. "Kai? Thank goodness you're here."Kai didn't have time to explain. "Liam, these men are not who they say they are. They're here to sabotage us. We need to get you out of here, now!"James and Gregor turned towards Kai, their expressions hardening. "What?" Gregor replied, his hands raised in a bit of a surrender.“No, Kai. These guys just saved me from—” Liam said but was interrupted by Kai."Liam, come with me!" He moved forward, ready to fight if necessary.Just that moment, Williams and Morris were running towards their direction. They saw Liam, James and Gregor and began to attack them once more.Williams lunged at Liam's but James blocked his path and they crashed into each othe
Chapter 233Kai Nakamura sat tensely in the back of the ambulance, watching as the paramedics worked swiftly to stabilize Liam Carter.The steady beep of the heart monitor was a lifeline, a tenuous connection to the friend and partner he couldn't afford to lose. Liam's body was a patchwork of bruises, his breathing shallow and labored. He clenched his fists, feeling a surge of rage for whoever had done this. Williams and Eric Woods were his primary suspects, and he vowed to make them pay dearly. His mind raced, filled with a mix of anger and fear.He couldn't help but think back to everything he and Liam had planned together, all the dreams and aspirations they had shared. The thought of losing Liam was unbearable."How is he?" Kai asked one of the paramedics, trying to keep his voice steady.The paramedic glanced up briefly, her expression focused and professional. "He's stable for now, but we need to get him to the hospital immediately. There's a lot of bruising and potential inter