"This meeting is dismissed," CEO Dennis concluded and everyone clapped. They were in awe of the suggestions Levi had mentioned during their limited meeting.When he walked in earlier, they felt they were already veterans and superiors in the department and didn't need help from a junior reporter who only climbed up the ranks mysteriously.But the suggestions and words that Levi had uttered during the meeting changed their mindset instantly."Sir, we'll carry on with your instructions right away," A senior reporter told him and he nodded.He pointed at Sam, Alex and one other reporter. "You will come with me and meet with the private investigators. Others should carry out the duties I have assigned to them.""Right away sir," the reporters responded with an enthusiasm that hasn't been felt for years and dispersed leaving only the ones Levi had pointed out.Once the conference room was scanty, CEO Dennis voiced out his concerns as he led them out, "Young master, are you certain your sug
The next day, the accounting department of SK pharmaceutical company received four new employees to substitute four others who had mysteriously resigned from the company."I am Mr Burns and I'll be your guide. I'll show you around and teach how things are conducted here. You will get familiar with how things work soon," The senior employee assigned to guiding them was a slightly middle-aged man with a distinct burn on his face.Levi wondered if that was how he got his name but he didn't say anything and simply nodded like the others."Yes sir."Mr Burns was pleased by their respectful attitude and turned around to lead them.Although he was a bit unsatisfied with the nerdy and quirky appearance of these new employees which showed their lack of fashion sense, their certificates were impressive."Usually, the CEO along with the heads of the HR department would welcome the new employees but our CEO seems to be busy with something important at the moment so he wouldn't be able to receive
In the same building, the upper floor had just received a group of important guests."This way," The head secretary led the five formally dressed men in well tailored suits into the conference room where Gregory was already waiting for them.As the high tech entrance doors opened automatically, he stood and met them halfway. With a fawning smile, he greeted them respectfully."Good day Mr Griffin," His eyes darted around the men as if trying to figure out who Mr Griffin was.The oldest man amongst the group stepped out. His black suit complemented his black hair perfectly.He reached forward and accepted Gregory's handshake without a smile. His face bore a snobbish attitude as he indicated, "I am Mr Griffin and these are my partners."Gregory wasn't at all offended by their attitude of looking down upon him as he led them to sit enthusiastically.After all, Mr Griffin was the potential investor he had found himself who was willing to inject a huge sum into the company's new project wi
Tap!Levi ducked as the plump woman from earlier appeared at the doorway. "Shit... Shit... Shit..." He whispered underneath his breath.Why didn't others alert him earlier? What happened to the reporter that was positioned at the door?Tap!Levi held his breath as the woman made a move into the room. His palms stuck upwards against the wood of the fine working desk. It was a bit cramped there but there was nowhere else he could think of.Besides, why didn't this plump woman make some sounds while walking considering her size?"Where did I drop it?" He could hear the impatience in her voice. It seemed like she was searching for something.That must have been the reason she returned. "It should be in the drawer."Levi heard her say and his eyes squinted slightly as he heard her footsteps come closer. He quickly sprinted around to the other side of the desk as she came to where he had been hiding before.She opened the drawer and picked out whatever she had been searching for before clos
Pow!Levi gave the guard a powerful punch in the jaw that sent him sprawling on the ground in pain. Reacting quickly, he bent to dodge a blow.Swish!Sam could feel the impact of the blow as the fist narrowly missed his face. His eyes widened in fear and he staggered backwards.Buck!Levi kicked the guard's knee causing him to drop to his knees in front of him painfully. He delivered another strike that knocked him out temporarily.He saw that Alex and others already took down the remaining guards. But as he watched some of the guards writhe on the ground in pain, he quickly saw one who was reaching out for his gun.Smack!He was one step ahead and slapped the gun completely away from the guard's reach. If he managed to use his gun, he might not injure any of them but alert others."It won't hurt so much," He said as he crouched. The guard was shaking in fear and wanted to get away but couldn't as he was in severe pain.Thud!He punched the guard's face. The man's eyes rolled backward
Levi didn't even know when he walked into the room nor did any of them hear the doors close behind them. His heart sank as they passed by the beds.His fingers tightened into fists by his side as his face turned pale and void. Some children were convulsing.Some were just staring into the space cluelessly. They had this listless look on their faces that would break even the most stoic heart.Some were paralyzed while others; probably the ones that had just been brought there were crying and calling for different names.The room was a mess and a scene of total terror. There were doctors around however keeping an eye on the IV and the children.One of them noticed the guards and called out, "Hey! What are you doing? Go out."His words were muffled because of the mask. However his voice snapped Levi and others to reality.Alex thought for a second that it was good Sam didn't accompany them. Someone with a frail and timid heart like him would probably go into a shock at this horrifying sc
When they got back to the base of the private investigators, they left Levi behind in the car as he had his eyes closed mistaking he was asleep.But that wasn't the case. The terrible graphic images from earlier were swirling on his mind. It brought back memories of him being abused as a child.Then his mother's numerous rich boyfriends would take advantage of his helplessness as a child.One even burnt the butt of cigars on his body whenever he finished smoking, explaining the many hole-like scars on his body Brooklyn had seen that night.Others would hit him, beat him up so badly that he got internal injuries. Whenever he tried to complain to his mother, she usually wouldn't believe him.She would even sometimes blame him if any of her rich boyfriends broke up with her. Then his father was usually away from home working so hard to give them a life.He wondered why it was so easy for people to abuse children so easily. Is it because they were helpless? Is it because they couldn't fig
The next day, Levi was all dressed casually and was about to leave the house when Diana also came out. He frowned slightly at the short dress she was wearing but didn't react to it."Where are you going?""Since my brother has decided to ditch me, I'm going to spend time with a friend. It's boring staying alone in this gigantic house.""Which friend? A female or a male?" He squinted at her and she shook her head helplessly.She poked his arm and spoke slowly, "Brother, do you know how much I've endured these years growing up with two older and overprotective brothers? My life has been a living hell. Don't join their collection.""Did you forget what happened the last time, Diana?" Levi didn't soften his stern look. "If you can't stay alone at home, come with me.""No, thank you. I'd rather stay at home than listen to boring business talks."Levi's eyes narrowed suspiciously. He felt like once he left the house, she was going to sneak off. Should he just drag her along?"Okay... Okay