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
Chapter 174Liam dropped his phone onto the desk, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. Kai Nakamura, who was sitting beside him in his office at Carter Comb, the official headquarters of the Carter dynasty, glanced over curiously."Who was that?" Kai asked, his tone casual but curious.Liam leaned back in his chair, still feeling the rush of excitement from the conversation with Alisha. "That was Alisha Carl," he replied, his voice tinged with enthusiasm.Kai raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Alisha Carl? As in, from the Carl family?"Liam nodded, a smile spreading across his face. "That's the one. We met at the party last night, and I just asked her out on a date."Kai chuckled, impressed. "Well, well, Liam Carter stepping up his game. I'm impressed."Ever since he had known Liam, Liam was never the type to think about going out on dates with girls. What he does is to whore around.Liam grinned, feeling a sense of pride at Kai's approval. "Thanks, Kai. I have a good feeling about this
Chapter 175Kai secretly drove around EMC that evening, his mind focused on his next move.As the sun dipped below the horizon, he finally parked his car across from the Carl mansion. The dim light of the streetlamps cast long shadows, perfect for his covert observation.He watched the mansion intently, noting the comings and goings of its inhabitants.He was there to study them to understand their routines and behaviors. He needed to see how they always acted and how easily it would be to get them under his control.The Carls appeared to lead a relatively predictable life, which worked in Kai’s favor. He noted their interactions, their timing, and even the subtle dynamics within the family. Every detail was a potential piece of the puzzle he was piecing together to achieve his goals.He noticed they were having a meeting with someone but couldn’t quite make out who it was. "I guess I'll have to wait and find out," he muttered to himself.Finally, after thirty minutes, he saw Williams
Chapter 176On his way home, everything began to make sense to Kai and he began to wonder how Williams, a lotus, could repent and began working in a company remotely too.Idea upon idea began to hit him and he began to do a little research in the car until he was able to come to something.When Kai got back to the Carter's Multi billion dollar mansion that evening. He found Liam in the study. He entered the study to find Liam waiting for him, the air thick with anticipation."What took you so long?" Liam asked, his voice tinged with impatience."Answers," Kai replied simply, his expression unreadable.Liam leaned forward, eager for news. "So, did you get them? Were you successful?"Kai recounted his encounter with Williams while he went to monitor the Carl family, explaining how he found Williams there too and had tracked him to a high-end apartment complex.“Did you go in?”Kai hesitated for a moment, weighing his words carefully. "Not exactly," he admitted reluctantly. "I was able
Chapter 177NEXT DAY, EMC 08:52:33James sat in his office, the looming court appearances for Mrs. Lee, Eric, and his own personal conflict with the ESU agents and Kate loomed over him like a dark cloud.He glanced at the stack of paperwork on his desk, but his mind kept drifting back to the courtroom dramas that awaited him. Mrs. Lee's case was particularly troubling. He knew her innocence, but proving it in court would be another matter entirely.As he pondered his next move, Ellen's call interrupted his thoughts. "Hey, James, are you alright?" she asked, concern evident in her eyes.James forced a smile. "Yeah, just preoccupied with work stuff. You know how it is."Ellen gave him a sympathetic reply. "I understand. Just remember, you're not alone in this. We'll get through it together."Her words brought him a measure of comfort, but James couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that lingered in the back of his mind. He knew he had to stay focused and prepare for the legal battles
Chapter 178James and Eric were still arguing when a message notification beeped on Eric's phone. He picked up his phone to check and saw it was from an unknown number. Out of frustration, he decided to check it out.Swiping his phone unlocked, he read the message, and what he saw startled him. "'Hello, Eric Wood. I'll help you win the case against the ESU agents.'"James leaned in, his eyes wide with surprise. "Who sent that?""I don't know," Eric replied, staring at the screen. "It's from an unknown number."James frowned, his mind racing. "Could it be a trap?""Maybe," Eric conceded, "but it could also be an opportunity. We need all the help we can get.""True," James agreed. "But we have to be careful. Whoever sent this knows about the case and could have their own agenda."Eric nodded, considering his options. "I'll reply cautiously, see what they want in return."James watched as Eric typed out a response, his curiosity piqued. "Be direct. Ask who they are and what they want."E