Diego groaned loudly, his voice trembling with pain as he rolled on the floor, trying to free himself from the shards of glass making it's way deeper into his skin.His hands shook as he attempted to push himself up, but he cried out even louder as every movement only sent fresh waves of agony coursing through him.Blood dripped from his arms and onto the polished floor and flowed to where Nathan was standing.His face contorted in anguish, and soon the mighty head of security was reduced to sobbing like a newborn baby and gasping for breath.Edward’s face twisted in disgust as he watched Diego struggle. "Useless! So useless!" he spat, his voice dripping with contempt. "You’re supposed to be the head of security, and you can’t even handle a **janitor**? Shame on you!"Diego barely managed to lift his head, his face pale with pain and humiliation. "I… I—""Shut up!" Edward snapped, cutting him off. He took a deep breath, visibly shaking with fury, and then turned his icy gaze toward Na
The other executives exchanged glances. Finally this audacious cleaner will be taught a huge lesson. Nathan had crossed the line and Edward was determined to make an example of him.Nathan remained still, unmoved by Edward call. He set the glass down gently on the bar, the faint clink of the glass echoed through the room.Not too long after Edward made the call, the door to the room swung open, revealing a group of towering security men clad in black uniforms, they had a very cold and deadly expression. These were the kind of men who could break bones with ease. The executives, especially Edward, wore smug grins. These enforcers would definitely beat Nathan till his last breath. "Finally," Edward sneered, waving his hand impatiently. "Get in here and beat this fool until he’s begging for mercy. I want him on his knees. Now!"But something strange happened. The security men didn’t move. They stood at the entrance, their expressions unreadable, their eyes fixed on Nathan. A heavy
Bianca’s cold eyes flicked from Edward to the rest of the executives, and there was no mercy in her expression. She took a step closer to Edward, who remained kneeling and trembling before her.“I’m not going to let this slide, Edward,” Bianca said, her voice colder than ever.“You dared to threaten not only a fellow employee but someone who is far more important than you could ever imagine. And for that, you will be severely punished."Edward’s heart pounded in his chest, his clothes now cold with sweat.Who was this cleaner that he should not have offended?He glanced back at Nathan, who did not even spare him any sympathy. Then he brought his gaze back to Bianca.“Please…” he whimpered like a child.His mouth was still bleeding, and the sharp pain from Bianca’s slap had not even gone away.But all of that was nothing compared to the terror flooding his veins now.Bianca's gaze moved to the security men standing at attention by the door.“Cut off one of his fingers,” she said in a
As Bianca exited the room, there was still a chilling silence, and everyone remained in a state of shock.Nathan, however, remained composed as he continued sweeping up the shattered glass as if nothing had happened and it was just a normal day at work.He glanced toward the unconscious Edward, blood pooling around his cut-off finger, and the terrified executives still trembling on their knees.A few minutes later, Nathan found Bianca, who was waiting for him in a quiet hallway, far from the prying eyes of the other employees."Lord Cloud!" Bianca lowered her head in respect. "I apologize for the way you were treated, sir.""Imagine that fool asking you to kneel to him!" Bianca's anger began to boil once more as her mind went over what had just happened.Nathan's voice was as low as possible. “Bianca,” he began. Bianca paid rapt attention. “There is even more to their crimes.”"What is it?" Bianca asked with raised eyebrows.“The executives,” Nathan said, glancing around cautiously
Vanessa stepped out gracefully, followed by Nathan, who gave a small nod to acknowledge the staff.Within seconds, the manager himself appeared, sweating nervously as he hurried to greet them. “Sir, Madam, it’s an honor to have you here tonight. We’ve prepared the VIP section for you.”Nathan offered a polite smile.The manager bowed, gesturing for them to follow him. They were ushered into the VIP section meant for the Cloud family.Chandeliers hung from the ceiling, making the room look even more beautiful. All the waiters in the hotel were ordered to leave whatever they were doing and attend to Lord Cloud.The waiters brought out a selection of the finest wines and dishes.As the waiter discreetly stepped away, Vanessa leaned back in her chair, eyes fixated on Nathan. "So how was your day, my love?" Vanessa asked as they began to eat.“Today was... eventful,” he began, his voice calm, but it still sounded strained.Vanessa raised an eyebrow. “Eventful? What happened?”Nathan sighed
Edward’s face twisted with fury, his bandaged hand twitching. “Even after losing my finger, I’m still in this! I’m not giving up! Don't be a coward” He leaned in, his eyes burning with madness. “If you leave now, you might as well be digging your own grave. Lord Cloud will find out eventually, and he’ll come after you whether you’re in or out. At least if you stay, we have a chance to fight back.”Sylvester stood up abruptly, his chair screeching across the floor as he pushed it back. “I don’t want any part of this madness anymore. I’m not risking my life for this.”Hastings stood as well, towering over Sylvester. “You fool, you can't just walk away. Your hands are also stained like the rest of us.""You’ve benefited from the stolen money just like we have. You think Lord Cloud’s going to spare go if you suddenly grow a conscience?”Sylvester’s face was tight with fear, but he held his ground. “I’ll take my chances. Goodluck to you too.”Edward slammed his fist on the table again, th
The stolen money is being laundered with the help of someone on the outside—someone with deep connections. The outside help is Darius, your brother-in-law. Nathan’s fingers tightened around his phone as he read Bianca’s message. His jaw clenched, and a wave of anger surged through him.He had known something was wrong, but to find out that Darius, Vanessa's own brother, was involved in betraying Cloud Corporation?He thought he had put that bastard in prison. How did he get out?Nathan's phone buzzed again.**Bianca:** Darius has been laundering money through various shell corporations. I’ve attached the financial transactions here. He’s working with Hastings and Edward. They’re planning one final heist, and they also want to bring you down.Nathan’s hands trembled as he opened the attached files. Bianca had been thorough, as always. There were several transactions made to offshore accounts, large sums withdrawn under fake identities, and coded messages between Darius, Hastings, and
He could feel the control slipping, the urge to lash out growing stronger by the second.But the receptionist remained unfazed. She leaned back in her chair, folding her arms across her chest. “I’m not calling anyone. And I suggest you leave before I have security escort you out.”Nathan’s blood boiled. He had no time for this.Every second wasted was a second closer to disaster, and yet this woman, this insignificant individual, dared to stand in his way.“I don’t have time for this,” Nathan growled, his voice dropping to a dangerously low tone. “You will call her. Or I’ll—”“Or you’ll what?” The receptionist smirked, clearly enjoying the power trip. “How dare you threaten me?Is it because I am trying to be polite with you?What gave you the guts to walk into Royal Corporation, the number one partner of Cloud Corporation, and start making demands?You must be out of your senses!!!”The tension between Nathan and the receptionist escalated as the silence in the lobby became thicker.