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
Chapter 179Liam and Kai were seated comfortably in the back of one of Liam's Rolls Royce, the car gliding smoothly through the city streets. The luxurious interior was filled with the quiet hum of the engine, providing a stark contrast to the tension in the air.Liam’s phone buzzed with a new message. He quickly checked it and a wide grin spread across his face.“What does it say?” Kai asked, his curiosity piqued.“He fell for it!” Liam exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement. “Eric Wood agreed to a meeting to discuss our proposal. They’re interested!”Kai smirked, his eyes glinting with satisfaction. “Excellent. This is the first step in our plan.”Liam leaned back in his seat, feeling a rush of adrenaline. “We need to prepare. We can’t let them suspect anything. We have to be careful and make sure everything goes smoothly.”Kai nodded. “Yes. We’ll need to present ourselves as genuine allies. We should gather more information about their financial status and current operations.
Chapter 180"The Grand Regent Hotel, Conference Room B. That’s where he has agreed to meet us today at 2 PM," Eric said, reading the message from Liam."So fast?" James asked, feeling suspicious. "Liam might have an ulterior motive for making everything fast-paced."Eric nodded. "The earlier, the better. Besides, the court appearances are in three days.""Still, I suspect something is amiss," James said. "You will go alone to the location and make the proper arrangements with them…”"Why do I have to go alone?" Eric asked, interrupting him, his brow furrowing with concern. "Don't you think it's dangerous? At Least come with me."James shook his head and leaned on the desk, rubbing his temples. He looked up at Eric, his expression serious. "I understand your concern, but going alone will make them less suspicious. If they see both of us, it might back them off or make them more guarded."Eric crossed his arms and shifted his weight from one foot to the other, clearly uneasy. "But what
Chapter 181As Eric extended his hand to Liam and Kai, James adjusted the volume on his earpiece, ready to listen to every word exchanged in the conference room above."Good afternoon, gentlemen. I'm Eric Wood. Thank you for meeting with me on such short notice," Eric said, shaking hands with both Liam and Kai.Liam stood and shook Eric's hand firmly, a smile on his face. "The pleasure is ours, Mr. Wood. I'm Liam Carter, and this is my associate, Nathaniel, Nathaniel Grey." He lied.Kai nodded and shook Eric's hand as well. "It's good to finally meet you, Mr. Wood. We believe this partnership could be very beneficial for both our interests."Eric nodded and took a seat, his guards standing discreetly by the door. "I've been briefed on your proposal, Mr. Carter. You mentioned you're interested in buying a share in EMC. Could you elaborate on that?"Liam leaned forward slightly, his expression serious. "Absolutely. EMC is a fast-rising company in the business world, and we see great pote