Chapter 274Mr. Sterling was seated behind his large mahogany desk, going over some documents. He looked up as Williams entered, a look of mild surprise crossing his face. "Williams," he said, setting the papers aside. "What brought you here so late? How are you preparing for tonight? How's the assassin, is she all set?”“Everything is under control, Mr Sterling.” Williams responded.“So what brings you to my office? You know we're not supposed to be seen together till Liam is dead.”Williams forced a smile. "I was in the area and thought I’d stop by to discuss a few things that have been on my mind."Mr. Sterling leaned back in his chair, studying Williams with a curious expression. "Go on," he said, gesturing for Williams to take a seat.Williams sat down, his mind racing. He needed to tread carefully. "I’ve been thinking about the security measures around your family," he began, choosing his words carefully. "Given the current climate, it might be wise to increase them, especially
Chapter 275On his way back to the Sky Suite Hotel, Williams' phone buzzed in his pocket. Glancing at the screen, he saw Kate's name flashing and reluctantly answered the call, already anticipating the kind of conversation that awaited him."Hello, Kate," he greeted, forcing a neutral tone."Williams," Kate's voice came through, strained with anxiety. She explained everything that's been going on between her and Richard to him, "...I don’t know what to do. Richard’s been discharged from the hospital, and he’s hellbent on divorcing me. He’s refusing to listen to anyone, not even Pa Aaron."Williams feigned concern, furrowing his brow as if anyone could see his expression. "Wait, what? That's not right, Kate. Richard should listen to reason.""Exactly! That's why I’m calling you," Kate continued, her voice trembling. "You’ve always had a good relationship with Richard. Maybe you could talk to him, get him to rethink this. You know he respects you... and you used to help us out financial
Chapter 276That evening, as the sun began to set, casting a warm golden hue over the city, Alisha and her dad, Richard, made their way to the hospital to visit Liam Carter. They had promised to come, and despite the chaotic day at home, Alisha was determined to keep that promise.The day had been anything but peaceful. From the moment Richard had woken up, the house had been filled with the sound of his and Kate’s voices clashing in argument. Richard was resolute in his decision to divorce Kate, his patience long worn thin by years of unresolved tension and recent betrayals. But Kate, equally stubborn, refused to leave. She insisted that she had every right to stay, that she wouldn’t let Richard push her out of her own home.Richard wouldn't listen to anyone, not even Pa Aaron when he came around earlier.The old man had tried to reconcile them both, but Richard wouldn't have any of it. He told Pa Aaron to leave his house or he'd call the police on him and have him locked up.The old
Chapter 277Meanwhile after a very long conversation, Alisha leaned forward slightly, her voice soft but curious. "Liam, how’s Kai Nakamura doing?" she asked.Liam smiled warmly. "Kai’s doing great. He's been taking charge of Carter Comb while I'm recovering. He's a solid friend, and I trust him completely. In fact, he's supposed to stop by later this evening."Alisha nodded approvingly. "That's good to hear. Kai is a very good friend, Liam. You should always treat him right."Liam chuckled. "Of course, Alisha. Kai is not just a friend, he’s my personal assistant, and I make sure he's treated well. He's invaluable to me."As they were talking, Richard’s phone rang, interrupting the moment. He glanced at the screen and saw it was an old friend, someone who hadn’t been in touch since he fell ill. He answered the call with a cold tone."Hello?" Richard greeted, his voice lacking warmth."Richard, I just heard the good news! How are you doing? How’s your health now?" The friend’s voice wa
Chapter 278Kai immediately recognized him as Mr. Collen, the chairman of the board at Carter Comb.Mr. Collen had been annoyed when Liam had appointed Kai as the acting CEO during his hospitalization, believing that he should have been the one to take the position.Ever since, he had been disrespectful toward Kai, though Kai had chosen to ignore it, focusing instead on the more pressing issues at hand.Collen strode up to the desk and dropped the stack of documents with a thud. "What you’re doing here is nonsense, Mr. Grey," he snapped, his voice dripping with disdain. "You should involve the government in this investigation. This is too big for some private investigator to handle..."Kai looked up from his seat, his expression calm but his eyes cold. He let Collen’s words hang in the air for a moment before responding. "Is that all, Mr. Collen?"Collen bristled at the dismissive tone. "No, it’s not all. You’re overstepping your bounds, Grey. This isn’t some small-time operation you’
Chapter 279As he exited the building, he saw Collen standing under the dim glow of the parking lot lights, furiously yelling at someone. Squinting, Kai realized that the target of Collen’s wrath was Gregor.Collen was in a rage, his face flushed red as he jabbed a finger at Gregor’s chest, who stood there stoically, not responding to the older man's provocations.Kai sighed heavily and walked towards them, his footsteps echoing in the quiet night. "Collen," he called out as he approached, "what’s going on here?"Collen barely glanced at him before turning back to Gregor. "I’m warning you, don’t ever show your face around Carter Comb again, or else—"Kai’s patience was wearing thin. "Or else what?" he interrupted, his voice cold and firm.Collen finally turned to face Kai, his eyes flashing with anger. "Mind your business," he snapped. "This doesn’t concern you."Kai felt his temper rising, but he forced himself to remain calm. He wasn’t a man of many words, preferring to let his acti
Chapter 280As Gregor drove away from Carter Comb, his mind replayed the events that had led him to this point.The night sky was dark, with only the occasional streetlight illuminating the road ahead. His grip on the steering wheel was firm as he mulled over the decisions that had brought him into the heart of this dangerous game.Securing the job as the private investigator for the case had been a calculated move, one that he and James had meticulously planned.He remembered the day of the assassination attempt on Liam Carter, a day that had been seared into his memory.They had disguised themselves as ordinary workers, and had infiltrated the scene, their goal clear: to learn more about Liam’s intentions, particularly his sudden interest in acquiring EMC.But what they found had only deepened the mystery. Despite their thorough search, they had uncovered nothing tangible, nothing that pointed directly to Liam’s true motives. Instead, they had witnessed something far more disturbing
Chapter 281Williams nudged Sasha gently, his voice a low whisper in the dimly lit hotel room. "Wake up, it's time," he said, his tone carrying the weight of the mission that lay ahead.Sasha stirred, rolling over in the bed and blinking groggily as she tried to focus on his face. She sat up quickly, wiping the sleep from her eyes. "What time is it?" she asked, her voice still thick with sleep.Williams was already on his feet, moving with a quiet urgency. He glanced at his watch, the faint glow of the dial illuminating his features. "It's after eleven, a few minutes to twelve. We need to move fast," he replied, his tone clipped and businesslike.Sasha nodded, the gravity of the situation sinking in. The grogginess disappeared almost instantly, replaced by a sharp alertness as she swung her legs over the side of the bed and stood up. The room was cool, the air heavy with the tension of what was to come.Williams was already gathering their gear, his movements efficient and precise. He