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
Chapter 241After some more tries, Kai managed to put a call through to a tow truck operator.Alisha could hear him explaining the situation to the tow truck operator. When he hung up, he turned to her. "They’ll be here in about twenty minutes. In the meantime, let’s try to stay warm in my car."Alisha shivered slightly, the cold seeping through her clothes. "Thank you, Kai. I don’t know what I would’ve done if you hadn’t shown up."Kai gave her a small smile. "It’s nothing. I couldn’t leave you out here alone. Besides, I was worried about you."Alisha’s expression softened. "I was so scared, Kai. First Liam, and now this... it’s been a terrible day."Kai reached over and took her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "We’ll get through this, Alisha. Liam’s strong, and he’ll pull through. And we’ll find out who did this and make them pay."She nodded, feeling a sense of comfort from his words. "You’re right. We have to stay strong."They sat in silence in the car for a moment, the rai
Chapter 242After waiting for about an hour, the evening had already started to fade into night. Alisha and Kai sat in the waiting area of the service station, each lost in their own thoughts. Alisha tried to stay calm, but worry etched her features. Finally, the mechanic approached them, wiping his hands on a rag."I'm sorry to inform you, ma'am," the mechanic said, his voice filled with genuine regret, "but there's a part missing that we need to fix your car. We don't have it in stock right now."Alisha's face fell. "Oh no... How long will it take to get the part?"The mechanic shook his head. "I'm not sure. It could be a couple of days before we can get it in and fix your car."Alisha sighed, rubbing her temples. "That's just great. What am I supposed to do now?"Kai, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. "Don't worry about it, Alisha. I'll drive you home myself."Alisha looked at him, relief washing over her. "Are you sure, Kai? It's pretty late, and I don’t want to inconvenie
Chapter 243Liam flickered his eyes open, his head pounding loudly. He couldn't quite remember anything and didn't know where he was.For a few moments, everything seemed blurred, and there was a beeping sound all around. He looked around and saw himself connected to the beeping machine and then realized he was in the hospital.He relaxed, and the memories began to come back to him. He checked his body and saw the slightly burnt and bruised areas that were covered. He felt pain for the first time.How long had he been passed out? He couldn't tell. He tried to call out to someone, but his voice was really low.After a few minutes, a nurse walked into the room carrying a tray. When she saw him, she quickly placed the tray on the table and called out his name, "Mr. Carter, you're awake!"Liam tried to speak, "How long... have I been out?"The nurse gestured for him to hold on and said, "Don't panic, Mr. Carter. You're alright. Let me get the doctor." She quickly rushed out to fetch the d
Chapter 244Meanwhile, back at EMC, James was in his office, organizing materials for the upcoming staff meeting, when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen and saw it was Doctor Avery calling. Without hesitation, he picked up."Doctor Avery, good to hear from you," James greeted."Hello, sir. I have some good news for you. Liam Carter is finally awake," Doctor Avery informed him.Relief washed over James. "That's wonderful news! How is he doing?""He's stable and showing signs of improvement. He'll need time to recover fully, but he's out of immediate danger," Doctor Avery explained.James got up from his desk and started pacing his office, feeling a mix of emotions. "Thank you so much, Doctor Avery. I know I asked a lot of you, but I really appreciate everything you've done.""It's my job, sir. Besides, you and your family have always been good to me. I’m glad I could help," Doctor Avery replied warmly.James nodded, even though Doctor Avery couldn't see him. "I can't thank you e
Chapter 245The news of Liam Carter's recovery spread throughout Emerald Falls like wildfire. Within a short amount of time, Mr. Sterling caught wind of it. He, Williams, and Morris Huggo were gathered in his lavish office, the tension palpable as they contemplated their next move."This is a problem," Mr. Sterling said, pacing the room. "Liam Carter surviving the fire was bad enough, but now he's recovering. We can't let him get back on his feet."Williams, lounging on the couch, nodded. "Agreed. But that guy who nearly killed us last time—he's formidable. We can't risk going back there ourselves."Morris, slouched in an armchair, added, "We need another approach. Something more covert."“What is the plan? Spill it out!” Mr. Sterling was almost yelling.Williams leaned forward, a glint in his eye. "How about we hire someone? An assassin, but not just anyone. A female hired killer. She could disguise herself as a nurse and finish him off. Nobody would suspect her."Mr. Sterling stoppe
Chapter 246As Williams left Mr. Sterling's office, his mind whirled with thoughts of his own ambition.He hadn't forgotten his initial plan to eliminate Mr. Sterling and everyone else once their mission was successful. The way Mr. Sterling had been commanding him lately annoyed him, but he kept his cool, acting loyal to prevent any suspicion.Liam was their immediate problem. Once Liam was out of the way, he would turn his sights on James. After dealing with James, Mr. Sterling would be next, allowing Williams to make away with all the money in EMC.Walking down the dimly lit hallway, Williams considered who would be the perfect person to disguise as a nurse and eliminate Liam in the hospital. Then, the name Sasha crossed his mind.He remembered how they had met years ago in Redwater, a small but bustling town known for its underground dealings. Williams had been on a job, a high-profile hit that required finesse and stealth. Sasha had been assigned to the same target by a rival fact