Chapter 166James walked briskly and confidently into the party, drawing everyone's attention. He was dressed in a sharp navy blue suit that fit him perfectly, with a crisp white shirt and a silver tie. His polished black shoes gleamed under the lights, and he carried himself with an air of authority and charm. A stylish wrist watch peeked out from under his cuff, adding a touch of sophistication to his look.As he entered, heads turned, and whispers filled the room. People admired his outfit and his confident demeanor. He nodded and smiled at those who greeted him, exuding warmth and professionalism. Some of the women couldn't help but be impressed by his appearance, while the men respected his polished look."He looks so distinguished," one person whispered."Yes, very impressive," another agreed.Behind him was his girlfriend Ellen Princeton and his cousin Lana Wane.They looked really nice, both dressed up elegantly.People also admired them a lot as they walked behind James.Ever
Chapter 167After he left the Carls, Williams walked over to the VVIP section where Lana and Ellen were seated. He approached them with a confident smile, his presence commanding attention. "Good evening, ladies," he greeted them warmly. Lana and Ellen looked up, surprised but pleased to see him."Hello, Williams," Ellen replied, her voice smooth and welcoming. Lana nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling with curiosity about what he might say next but he said nothing more."You were hanging out with the Carls?" Lana asked him. "I thought these are the ghost workers of EMC.""Do you by any chance know them?" Ellen added."Oh, no, no!" He flatly denied it. "I don't know them. I was just reprimanding them for not coming to work."Lana raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. "Really? It seemed like you were quite familiar with them."Williams shook his head vigorously. "I assure you, I was just doing my job. They needed to be reminded of their responsibilities."Ellen exchanged a glance wi
Chapter 168"Is that the guy?" the first man asked his companion just as Williams walked past them."Yes, that's him," the second man replied, his voice low and filled with bitterness. "The first man nodded, absorbing this information. "And you know him personally?"His name is Liam Carter. He's the son of the second richest man in Emerald Falls and the apparent heir to the Carter dynasty."Liam Carter was the heir of an ambitious family known for their relentless work ethic and significant influence in Emerald Falls. The Carters were the backbone of industrialization in Emerald Falls, owning numerous companies and having their hands in various industries, from technology to real estate.Despite their vast wealth and power, they remained the second richest family in the city, just behind the Wanes.The Carters had built their empire through sheer determination and hard work, earning respect and admiration from many.Liam, as the heir, was groomed to take over the family legacy. He wa
Chapter 169They were still watching Williams when they saw him approach a very beautiful lady standing alone. From the look of things, they sensed that things were not going well between them. The girl frowned when she saw Williams, and though he was trying to talk to her, she wasn't listening."Who's that girl?" Liam asked Kai, who was also confused."I don't know," Kai replied, his eyes narrowing as he tried to read the situation."Probably his girlfriend," Liam suggested.Kai shook his head. "Maybe they're close, but I doubt she's his girlfriend.""Well, there's only one way to find out," Liam said, decisively. He straightened his suit jacket and began walking towards the girl.Kai watched as Liam approached her, his curiosity piqued.As Liam neared the girl, he noticed the tension in her posture and the way she subtly stepped back from Williams. He took a deep breath and stepped in between them, smiling warmly."Hello," Liam greeted the girl, ignoring Williams for the moment. "I c
Chapter 170Meanwhile, the party continued with a lively atmosphere. All the senior staff members were present, both real workers and ghost workers alike, just like the Carls.The room buzzed with conversation and laughter, but a hush fell as James stood up to address everyone.As the organizer and the acting director of finances, he commanded attention."Good evening, colleagues," James began, his voice carrying across the room. "I want to thank each and every one of you for being here tonight. This gathering is a celebration of our hard work and dedication over the past year."He paused, scanning the room and making eye contact with several attendees, including the Carls, "Our achievements wouldn't be possible without the collective effort of every department and individual here. Whether you're directly on the front lines or supporting us from behind the scenes, your contributions are invaluable."There was clapping from all around.James then continued, "Tonight is not just about r
Chapter 171Jaxon was in his room with Milly Sienna, pondering about what Williams had told him about his dad's other family—the ones he truly considered family.He was bothered about it, mostly about losing the status of heir and his father abandoning him and his mom after the success of the heist operation at EMC, leaving them to face the consequences.He wanted really badly to confront his father about the whole situation, and deal with him openly but he couldn't afford to risk it all now that Williams has decided to help him.Well, one thing is for sure: he still has his plans, and he intends to carry them out secretly without even telling Williams about it.Unknown to everyone, that day he got hold of his father's phone, he was able to easily search out the contact and address of his father's secret family. He was astonished when he found it and fully believed Williams after that day.His plan now is to kidnap his father's other son secretly and then torture him to his satisfacti
Chapter 172Williams was in his hotel room, replaying the events of yesterday in his mind. Despite the success of the party and having the Carl extended family under his thumb, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.He should have been happy about the upcoming court cases against James, and Eric and the progress of their plans, but a nagging sense of unease persisted.He felt like someone was watching him, yet he couldn't pinpoint who. The thought gnawed at him, making it hard to relax. Suddenly, he remembered the guy who had interrupted his conversation with Alisha. The man had been quite the gentleman—rich, handsome, and confident. Williams suspected that the guy might be up to no good, but he had no idea who he was.Williams sat up, his mind racing. He decided he needed more information. Picking up his phone, he dialed a number of one of the CCTV staff under him at EMC.“Hello, who's this?” The guy replied from the other end."Hey, it's Williams. I need you to do a
Chapter 173RICHARD CARL HOUSEMeanwhile, Alisha was in their sitting room, lost in her thoughts about the previous night. The party had been okay, but she couldn't shake the cloud of unease that had been hanging over her for some time now, with everything happening in her family.She remembered the guy from last night who had interrupted her awful conversation with Williams. The guy had introduced himself as Liam Carter. Alisha realized he was quite the gentleman. Handsome and evidently wealthy, he had given her his business card. Initially, Alisha hadn't thought much of it, but now her curiosity about this young man was growing.She retrieved the card from her purse and studied it. "Liam Carter," she murmured, tracing the embossed letters with her finger. There was something about him that intrigued her—perhaps it was his confidence or the way he had so effortlessly defused the tension between her and Williams.Alisha couldn't deny that she found Liam attractive. But beyond that, sh