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
Chapter 234Williams and Morris barely made it out of the fire alive.The flames licked at their heels, and the air was thick with smoke. The fight had taken its toll on both of them, and they were aware that they were not a match for their opponent.His strength and speed had overwhelmed them, and it was only the building’s sudden, violent creaking that gave them a chance to escape.As the building shook, Williams saw an opening. "Now!" he yelled to Morris, shoving Kai aside with a desperate burst of energy. Kai stumbled, and Williams used the moment to dive into the staircase where the fire raged fiercely. Morris, without a second thought, followed close behind."Go, go, go!" Williams shouted over his shoulder, his voice barely audible over the roar of the fire.Morris coughed, the smoke stinging his eyes. "Are you sure about this? We need a way out, not deeper in!""We’ll make it to the roof!" Williams barked back. "Trust me, it's our only shot!"They climbed the stairs two at a ti
Chapter 235After being attacked by Nathaniel Grey (Kai Nakamura), James and Gregor managed to get up and watched from a distance the intense fight between him and the two fake firefighters weighing the consequences of intervening.From the look of things, It was clear that the two firefighters were not a match for Nathaniel Grey. He moved skillfully with a deadly fighting style that aimed at unaliving the men.But just as the building creaked loudly, they saw one of the fake fire fighters shove Nathaniel aside and dive into the staircase with his partner following close behind. Whether they survived, James and Gregor couldn’t tell.And that may become their fate if they don't get out now! James turned to Gregor. "We need to get out of here. Now."Gregor nodded. "Agreed. Let’s head for the main entrance, but we need to be cautious. We can’t afford to be seen."They moved swiftly but carefully, making their way to the staircase leading downstairs. The flames roared around them, but the
Chapter 236The next morning, as early as 6 a.m., James and Gregor freshened up, left the motel, and headed straight to EMC. They flagged down a taxi and gave the driver their location. As they drove through the city, the news of the fire at Carter Comb was broadcast on the radio. The report mentioned that Liam Carter, the CEO, had narrowly escaped assassination and was badly injured and bruised at the hands of four men who had disguised themselves as firefighters. Hearing this, James heaved a sigh of relief.The taxi driver, an older man with a gruff voice, shook his head. "It's a damn shame what's happening in this city. People can't even go to work without worrying about some maniacs setting buildings on fire."James nodded, engaging the man in conversation. "Yeah, it's terrible. Can't believe something like that happened at Carter Comb. What do you think about it?"The driver sighed. "It's a sad state of affairs. Used to be a safe place, this city. Now, you can't trust anyone. I
Chapter 237Alisha was preparing for work when she heard the news. Fear gripped her, and she couldn't believe what had just happened. It was only yesterday that she had seen him at the hospital when he came to visit her dad.She quickly rushed to the living room to confirm if the news was true. But when she got there, she remembered that her mom had recently broken the TV. She sighed in frustration and turned to head back to her room.Her mom, Kate, was sitting in the living room and noticed Alisha’s distressed state. "What’s the matter, Alisha?" she asked."Nothing, Mom," Alisha replied tersely.Kate looked at her daughter with concern. "How’s your dad? When do you plan on taking me to see him?"Ever since Richard was taken to the hospital for treatment, Kate had been constantly asking Alisha to see him. Kate's sudden change in behavior and newfound kindness towards Richard irritated Alisha, who knew her mom was simply a gold digger.Alisha flared up. "As if you care about him," she
Chapter 238Kai managed to control himself, suppressing his rage for the sake of Liam's condition."Kai, are you listening to me?" Alisha asked, her voice trembling with concern.Kai's eyes flickered with cold anger as he finally looked at her. "I need to be alone, Alisha," he said curtly. "Just… leave me alone."The coldness in his voice was like a slap to her face. Alisha's tears fell freely now, but she nodded and stood up. She understood that he was in pain and needed time to process everything.Without another word, she turned and left the room, feeling more helpless than ever.As she walked out, she glanced back one last time at Kai, who had already turned away from her, lost in his dark thoughts.She wished there was something she could do to help, but she knew that right now, space was the only thing she could offer him.Back in the hallway, Alisha leaned against the wall, trying to steady her breathing. The weight of the day's events was pressing down on her. She had come her
Chapter 239Kai remained in his corner, fists clenched, and thoughts swirling. He hated feeling this helpless and out of control. His mind raced with thoughts of vengeance against Williams and anyone else responsible for Liam's condition. But deep down, he knew that acting on those impulses now would only make things worse.Yesterday, he had already put someone in charge and instructed the security guards to look around the company for any signs of evidence against the culprits—CCTV footage and all.He replayed the events in his mind: the fire, the fight, the chaos. It all seemed like a nightmare. His thoughts drifted to Liam, who lay unconscious in a hospital bed, fighting for his life. The anger inside Kai slowly gave way to a profound sense of guilt and sorrow. He had failed to protect his friend, and that failure gnawed at him.After what felt like hours, Kai finally stood up and walked to the window. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the city. It was a stark
Chapter 240Alisha spent the entire evening at Skycare, consumed by worry and anxiety. As night fell, she decided to check up on her father, who was still receiving treatment in a different ward. Though he had almost recovered, the strain of recent events weighed heavily on her mind.Before leaving, she informed Kai, who nodded solemnly. "Take care, Alisha. If anything changes with Liam, I'll let you know.""Thank you, Kai," she replied softly before making her way to her father's ward.When she walked in, she found Richard sitting up on his bed, his face lighting up with a smile as he saw her. "Alisha! It's good to see you, sweetheart.""Hi, Dad," she managed to say, her voice cracking slightly.Richard immediately noticed the strain on her face. His smile faded into concern. "What’s wrong, darling? You look so distressed."Alisha couldn’t hold back her tears any longer. She began sobbing, covering her face with her hands. "It’s Liam, Dad. He’s in a terrible condition."Richard’s eye