RISE OF THE BILLIONAIRE SON-IN-LAW

forty four - a flickering light of hope

(The next day)

Kelan's Residence.

5:37am

As the dim light of the early morning sunlight filtered into his apartment, Kelan selected his wear for the day – a crisp white shirt, neatly pressed trousers, and a dark jacket to ward off the morning chill. He dressed quickly, the fabric of his clothes draping smoothly over his skin as he pulled them on. A glance in the mirror confirmed that he looked presentable, even though there was little time for such now.

Outside, the city was still and quiet, its streets empty save for the occasional stray cat or early riser.

Today was the day he would finally meet his secret informant at the sea port and determination spread across his face.

He had left Ana's place the previous evening, after receiving a cryptic call from his contacts for the meeting.

And since Mello had unattended business he had to help out with, he used that an excuse to as the reason for his sudden departure, saying he wanted to round a few of them up .

Immediately he told her,