2025-01-18 23:09:32
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
Chapter 507
Sierra couldn’t take it anymore.Her fingers trembled as she hit Elijah’s name again, her heart racing. The call connected almost immediately.“Hello?” Elijah’s voice came through.“Baby!” Sierra cried out, panic spilling into her words. “Are you bleeding a lot? Are you hurt badly? Felix is driving, Betty is here too—we’re on our way. I’m calling an ambulance and the police, okay?”Inside the BMW, Elijah shook his head quickly even though she couldn’t see him.“No, no, no—don’t do that,” he said firmly but gently. “I’m fine. I thought I was bleeding at first, but I realized the bullet didn’t hit me.”There was a pause on the line.“I’m not bleeding at all, babe,” he continued calmly. “It missed the target. The glass shattered, that’s all. The windshield was strong.”“Really?” Sierra asked, her voice breaking as relief washed over her. You could hear her breathing slow down.“Yes,” Elijah said softly. “Of course. I’m okay.”In the car, Sierra leaned back against the seat, closing her e
Chapter 506
The man didn’t blink.His voice was calm, almost bored.“Take the shot.”—Inside the BMW, Elijah drove on, the road ahead stretching quietly under the glow of streetlights. His phone suddenly began to ring. He glanced at the screen and smiled when he saw the name.Sierra.He tapped the control on the steering wheel, connecting it to the car.“Hey, babe,” he said softly.Her voice burst through the speakers, bright and warm.“Babyyy, where are you? Food is already ready.”Elijah smiled wider.“I’m already on my way,” he replied. “What did you cook anyway?”She laughed lightly.“Something different today,” she said, then mentioned a few soup dishes she’d prepared.Elijah nodded as if she could see him.“Alright then,” he said. “I’ll be there—”BOOM!The sound exploded through the car.The windshield shattered inward as a bullet tore through the glass and slammed straight into Elijah’s chest.“Ahhh!” Elijah screamed, his foot instinctively slamming on the brakes. The car screeched, tire
Chapter 505
Harold suddenly sprang up from his chair.“Hey—hey! What’s going on?” he blurted out, panic creeping into his voice. He looked at Isla, then at Elijah. “Did you really just make a call to get me fired?”Isla met his eyes without a hint of hesitation and nodded once.“Yes.”The word hit him harder than any shout could have.Harold’s face drained completely. His confidence collapsed in an instant, replaced by fear. He shook his head rapidly, stepping out from behind the desk.“No, no, no… let’s not escalate this,” he said hurriedly. “I was only joking earlier. You know how meetings get—just jokes.” His voice cracked. “I have a family. Please.”His hands trembled as he grabbed the file on his desk, flipped it open, and pulled out the approval document. Without reading it again, he slammed the stamp down hard—once, twice—then shoved it forward.“Here,” he said breathlessly. “Done. Permission granted. Everything approved.”The room went quiet.Elijah stepped forward, picked up the stamped
Chapter 504
Harold’s face hardened.He scoffed and leaned back in his chair, a sharp laugh leaving his lips.“And who exactly do you think you are,” he said, waving a dismissive hand at Elijah, “to speak to me in that tone?”His eyes narrowed.“You’re just an assistant,” he added coldly. “An assistant sitting in a room he shouldn’t even be in.”He leaned forward now, voice rising.“I’m the head of the Urban Development Planning Authority. I decide what moves forward in this city and what doesn’t. You don’t come into my office and start throwing figures around like you own the country.”Isla opened her mouth slightly.“Sir—”But Harold cut her off with a raised hand.“No,” he snapped. “I want to understand something first.”He turned fully to Elijah, irritation spilling freely now.“You assistants these days have no manners. No respect. You think because you’re holding papers and numbers you can question me?”He chuckled darkly.“Know your place. If you have something to say, you say it through he
Chapter 503
Harold picked the plan up properly this time, lifting it closer to his face. His eyes moved slowly over the drawing, taking in the scale of it all. The design was bold yet elegant — a massive multi-level structure with wide open courtyards, glass-fronted sections, green rooftop spaces, and clearly marked zones for retail, entertainment, offices, parking, and leisure. There were access roads carefully planned around the perimeter, underground parking levels, pedestrian walkways, and even emergency routes thoughtfully drawn in. It wasn’t just a mall; it looked like a self-contained city hub, modern and ambitious, something New Ember hadn’t seen before. After a long moment, Harold placed the plan back on the desk and slid it slightly aside. He nodded once. “It’s… nice. Very nice, actually.” There was a pause. Then his tone shifted. “But,” he said, folding his hands together, “projects like this aren’t approved just because they look good on paper.” He leaned forward and began firin
Chapter 502
Sierra blinked, slightly surprised by the directness, then smiled and nodded.“Yes, ma’am.”Elijah exhaled subtly, catching on immediately. Isla wasn’t exposing anything—she was helping.“Yes,” Elijah said calmly. “She’s my girlfriend.”Isla smiled as if everything made perfect sense. “I see.”Sierra glanced between them again, stillElijah turned back to Isla and gave a small, respectful nod.“Excuse me for a moment,” he said calmly.Isla returned the nod, already understanding. “Of course.”Elijah then gently took Sierra’s hand and led her a little aside, away from the others and out of earshot. Betty stopped where she was, giving them space, her eyes quietly observing.They came to a quieter spot near the edge of the land.Sierra turned to him immediately, her brows drawn together, confusion clear on her face.“What’s going on here?” she asked in a low voice. “You know Manager Isla personally? What’s happening here, Elijah?”Elijah looked at her for a moment, really looked at her, m
You may also like
The Lowly Son in Law is Quadrillionaire
Riku Ormstrom92.2K viewsInvincible Billionaire Heir
Chanhlee81.2K viewsUnderestimated Son In Law
Raishico306.4K viewsBecoming A Trillionaire After Divorce
Esther Writes71.9K viewsRise Of The Undefeated Lawyer
EL-ROI-U 1.6K viewsTHE TRASH YOU MOCKED
God's gift494 viewsTHE REJECTED SON-IN-LAW
Ash Fleming62 viewsRISE OF THE FALLEN HEIR
Angela Dunlap258 views