Sophia arrived at her company in her red BMW car, she exited and immediately looked around for Marcus, but she didn't catch sight of him.She walked in, and the staff bowed to her, greeting her. Just as she was about to press the elevator button, someone grabbed her hand."Hello... sister," Joel said, smirking at her.Sophia immediately twisted her hand and pulled away. "What the hell are you doing here? I remember Father warned you not to come here ever again.""Be gentle, my sister. I just missed you... and I am here to give you some advice: break up from the guy you came with," he stated.Sophia scoffed, "Who are you to tell me what to do? It doesn't concern you.""Look, you are very stupid. That's the reason I oppose you taking over the company. I know this is what you will be doing. That man is a lowlife dirty man. You shouldn't associate with people like him," he inquired."Really!!! Since when do you start caring for me? Since you tried to kill me and failed?" Sophia asked nonch
The room turned into a crime scene, with police surrounding the company, their sirens heard for miles. The ambulance arrived and carried Marcus away.Sophia couldn't stop crying, her staff trying to soothe her.****Ivan's hands trembled as his phone rang from Mr. Thonks. He looked at Kathie and Paulina, who nodded, giving him the go-ahead to pick up.Nervously, he answered, "Hello.""Hello? Is that what should be coming out of your mouth? I pay you to protect my son. What were you doing? What were you thinking, leaving him unguarded?" Mr. Thonks yelled, His voice saturated through the room from the phone.."We are sorry, sir. The young master is not the target; another person was. The young master shielded them," Ivan replied, his voice quivering, his brow furrowed in worry."What is he doing with that girl? How can you leave him with some lady you know nothing about?" Mr. Thonks roared, his voice booming."We are sorry, sir," Ivan repeated, his tone as his shoulders slumped in defea
As night fell, Marcus found himself consumed by Lydia's accusations. What did she mean? Marcus had never cheated on Lydia, his mind swirling with confusion and disbelief. Unable to shake it off his head, he sighed in frustration.Just then, as the door creaked open, interrupting his solitude, Kathie and the others entered the room. Kathie's expression was a mix of relief and anger as she stormed towards Marcus, her emotions boiling over. Without a word, she raised her hand and delivered a sharp slap to his wounded arm.Marcus winced in pain, his eyes wide with surprise at Kathie's sudden outburst. "I told you to be careful, how... how could you be so stupid to cover for her, to shield her and took the bullet, what if you ended up dying!"He remained silent, unable to find the words to defend himself, "Uhm, I'm okay now!""I know you are!" she slapped the wound again, Marcus groaned in pain, "Kathieeeee".Pauline scoffed and held Kathie, "He is just recovering, let him get better".Ivan
Marcus raised his head, surprised and startled, "What the hell did you just say? My father was the one who sent you to kill someone?""Yeah, your father sent me. The female CEO is the target; your father ordered me to do so," he stated, his voice shaky. The knife dropped from his hand, and he walked like a zombie closer to the minister."What did father have on you to keep controlling you, you, the whole Minister of War?" Marcus demanded, grabbing him by the collar.The minister sniffed and stayed mute."Tell me now, or do you want to bleed to death?" He threatened. Kathie frowned; she had never seen this side of Marcus.He raised his hand to give him a blow but was stopped by a helicopter sound approaching them. The light was all over them as they all gazed up, wondering who was coming.The helicopter landed safely, and the engine died down. Some men in black rushed down and opened one of the doors.Mr. Thonks alighted, dressed in total black, with a long black stick in his hand.Kat
Lydia arrived in the room feeling distressed. She looked tired and so haggard; she didn't know the reason. She was feeling bad for what she'd done."Anyway, he deserved it. He was a poor man and doesn't deserve an explanation from me," she uttered to herself before opening the door and entering.She was shocked to find her mom, her brother Tom, and her best friend Amelia inside."Mom, you didn't tell me you were coming," she delightfully said as she entered and hugged her mom."Welcome, daughter. I just wanted to surprise you. Welcome, babe, and congratulations for being one of the best-shot businesswomen in town," Mrs. Jay said.She sat down. "You know, it was very surprising to me also.""Friend, give me some hint on what you did, like... what a great transformation," Amelia giggled."There is this good Samaritan that blessed me with billions of dollars!" she announced. They all popped out their eyes, and it was like they could leave the skull."Really!""What!""Billions!"They cho
Kathie's eye was glued to her computer as she focused on her work. The office light was dim because she closed all the windows, just as she liked it.Just then, the door suddenly flung open. She raised her head and was surprised to see Mr. Hamos.She frowned as she picked up the telephone to call security."I am not here to fight, be calm," he stated, gently sitting in front of her."What are you doing here? You are clearly not a member of this company anymore. The CEO made it clear," Kathie snapped at him.Mr. Hamos chuckled, "You are doing well. I love your courage. I am just here to have some talks with you.""What is it? I am not falling for your sly talk any longer," Kathie stated, her face stiff and determined."Yeah, you have to see this," Mr. Hamos brought out an old newspaper from 33 years ago with the headline "A 10-year-old girl burnt her parents to death by setting the house on fire."Kathie's hand trembled, she gulped, and rubbed her hands together, trying to stay calm."
Kathie and Marcus arrived at the most classic showroom, a spacious and modern building with sleek glass walls that gleamed in the sunlight. The entrance featured automatic sliding doors that welcomed them inside with a soft whoosh.As they stepped in, they were greeted by a showroom floor adorned with luxury cars of various makes and models. The lighting was bright, accentuating the polished surfaces of the vehicles and creating an inviting atmosphere.The cars were arranged in neat rows, each one displayed to highlight its features and design. From elegant sedans to powerful sports cars, the showroom offered a wide selection to suit different tastes and preferences.Plush leather sofas and chairs were strategically placed around the showroom, providing comfortable seating areas for customers to relax and discuss their options with the sales staff. Large screens displayed promotional videos and specifications of the cars, adding to the showroom's high-tech ambiance.In one corner, a c
Marcus dipped his hand in his pocket, his voice laced with determination, declared, "5 billion dollars."Kathie's eyes widened in disbelief. "Marcus, are you serious?""Absolutely," Marcus replied, his gaze locked with Alexander's.Alexander chuckled, his confidence unwavering. "Bold move, Marcus. But I'm in for 10 billion."The showroom buzzed with murmurs of astonishment as the bidding war escalated to unprecedented heights.Marcus gritted his teeth, his mind racing. "10 billion it is."Kathie leaned in closer to Marcus, whispering, "This is insane.""I know, but I'm not letting him win," Marcus whispered back, his eyes never leaving Alexander's.Meanwhile, Alexander's smirk widened as he confidently raised the bid to 40 billion dollars.Gasps filled the room as Marcus hesitated for a moment, contemplating his next move.Finally, with a determined glint in his eye, Marcus announced, "70 billion."Kathie gripped Marcus's arm, her heart pounding with anticipation. "You're pushing it,