"Do you know anyone by the name Lloyd?" Micheal dropped the cup on the terrace and turned to her. "Think. He is the one that made the headlines by acquiring those three print media companies."Zoey's eyes widened. She had heard the news of the Chronicles, NewsQuill and the Continental Times being acquired within a short period of time by one person.It caused quite a sensation but she didn't follow up the news. Now hearing the unknown buyer is named Lloyd, she didn't know how to react.Seeing her lack of response, Micheal let go of her and tugged his hair."I don't understand how I offended him. I have never even had any sort of association with anyone named Lloyd. Who could he be?""Could it be—" Zoey made a wild guess and shook her head. It couldn't be. But Micheal urged her, "Did you remember someone?""Yes but it couldn't be," Zoey stroked her tummy with a puzzled look. "Remember my good-for-nothing husband.""The one who is now married to Brooklyn Hernandez?""Yes," Zoey nodded.
The car was in the water and could no longer be controlled. James lifted his hands off the steering wheel and made eye contact with Levi.The car was sinking at a terrifying speed with no sign of stopping. Cold sea water was seeping in and threatening to cover their mouths and noses.James understood Levi's silent signal and began to reach towards the neck pillow of the car seat. There was still a way to save themselves.Levi patted Lincoln's face and his eyes flickered open. He struggled to say, 'I'm fine' but the sea water flooded his senses and that horrifying terror was back.Seeing him falling out of consciousness, Levi decided this won't happen. The deeper the car sank, the higher the water pressure would be. They had to break out of the car and he had to save Lincoln before he went completely limp.If only this stubborn rascal had agreed to leave San Jose earlier, he wouldn't be caught up with him in this mess.Levi reached forward and assisted James in pulling the small pillow
"Boss," James walked up to Levi as soon as he stepped out of Lincoln's ward. Thankfully, the rascal wasn't in a severe situation and they managed to revive him.He couldn't handle the shock underwater and had fallen unconscious according to the doctor. They also got out the excess water that had managed to flow into him so he was now safe and sleeping."There's news from the autopsy," James handed over a file to Levi. "They found traces of illicit hard drugs in the chauffeur's body system and suspect he died of a cardiac arrest."Levi didn't look at the file. He had little sympathy for the man that almost got them all killed. What was more important now was—"Did you manage to find out his identity? Who hired me? Where was our chauffeur when the car was being tampered with?""Sir, our chauffeur was found knocked out in a pool of blood in the garage by some security guards. He is currently being treated and isn't in a state to explain what happened. The hospital's CCTV system has also
The next morning, Levi had to attend an early meeting with CEO Davis, the acting CEO of the Chronicles.Every employee was now used to the new change of ownership and didn't dare act towards Levi like they used to in the past. He was welcomed with utmost respect and led to the top floor where CEO Davis was waiting for him."Good day, young master. I apologize for not receiving you. I was on a call," Davis greeted politely.Levi shook his head to indicate it was nothing and took a seat. Davis arranged some paperworks in front of him."Sir, here are the monthly reports from each department like you requested. It has already been audited and only needs your approval."Levi nodded and picked up a file. He sat back leisurely and flipped through the pages.A secretary walked in with a cup of coffee on the tray and set it down but Levi paid no attention to this. Davis walked around the table and gingerly informed him."Young master, there is a little issue with a case in the investigative de
"Old master, it's been confirmed. The man was dead before he was brought out of the water," An inked huge man walked into the bedroom where Noah Lloyd was meditating on a mat gingerly.There wasn't an immediate response because of this but the man waited patiently.After some minutes, Noah opened his eyes and looked at him. Receiving this sharp gaze, he continued his words, "Old master, the young master Lincoln was also in the car when the incident happened."Noah's eyes darkened and a scowl appeared on his face. "Why hasn't that little bastard left San Jose yet?""Thankfully, he is out of danger and currently at the hospital."Noah facepalmed and stood from the mat."I want you to find out what my nephew is doing here. I don't believe my father would let him stray in this foreign city all alone for too long. He must have come for an important reason. Find out what it is.""Understood sir," The man nodded his head.Noah stroked his beard. Before he didn't care what Lincoln was doing h
Levi almost facepalmed. Why did he answer the call just now? He completely forgot hiding the incident away from his wife.Lincoln smirked slowly. It was the first time he was seeing his stoic and annoying cousin looking so flustered. It seems he can only be like this in front of his wife.Since the opportunity exposed itself, why not take advantage of it?"I'm talking to you!" Brooklyn brushed off the hair strands on her face and pulled her chair closer to look into the phone screen.Lincoln hid the smirk on his face and put on a pitiful look. With a little wave with the free hand that wasn't connected to the IV, he said, "Hello cousin in-law."His voice was low. She almost didn't hear him but when the words registered in her head, her eyes widened."W-what?" She stuttered. Levi really facepalmed now and looked down at Lincoln darkly to which the latter gave a sheepish look.Is this his revenge for not calling him cousin? Damn this bastard."What... are... you..."Levi turned away with
Zoey stepped into the house and saw Micheal on the phone with a dark look. She halted; he seemed to already know.Just as she was watching him quietly, she heard him plead into the phone. "Mr Scott, I promise this will be different. You were my father's best partner back then. How could you doubt me? Why don't you trust me for my father's sake?"Perhaps he had accidentally put on the loudspeaker mode of the phone because Zoey could hear the recipient of the call respond,"Young master Tyson, it's not that I don't trust your capability but the time chairman used to run the company is over. I am not the only important decision maker in my company. They won't agree to pool funds into a start-up business."Micheal gritted his teeth. He understood what the man was trying to say indirectly. He meant to say since his father already stepped down, the business couldn't survive under his control and it was sold off.Now his company wouldn't gamble investing funds into his business ideas.This w
The commander in chief personally received Levi and his companions after hearing of their visit to the city's station."Mr Lloyd, it's been a while. To whom do I owe this visit?"The commander had a good impression of him after the last incident involving Diana's arrest and how he had resolved the case all alone.His only regret was that Dominique's influence was so great that he was quickly released afterwards after pulling some strings."I have only come to have a word with someone. Your subordinates are already aware of this. I do not wish to disturb the commander," Levi responded politely."It's fine. I'll have someone take you to the receiving room immediately," The commander immediately rang up the phone and called an officer.After watching their casual exchange, Davis was surprised that Levi even knew the commander in chief.They were led to the interrogation room where the accused was already waiting. Because of their previous agreement, only Levi was let into the receiving r