4/5 chapters for today. One remaining.
. . The commotion in the cubicle space began when a group of five recognizable figures stepped into the hallway of the investment department. One figure, in particular, caught everyone’s attention—someone they all recognized all too well. “Look! It’s Silas Katz!” one of the workers exclaimed in a hushed whisper. “And that’s William Zimmerman too!” another voice chimed in, equally shocked. “My goodness, what are they all doing here?” someone else muttered, bewilderment evident in their tone. The workers’ faces were a mix of surprise, curiosity, and confusion. These figures were not just any employees of Grey Group; they were all Gold Card officials, individuals with significant influence and authority within the company. Silas Katz, in particular, was rumored to be a Black Card official—a title shrouded in mystery and power, and he was standing before them in the flesh. The very presence of these officials was enough to capture the attention of the entire department. Those who had
. . When Mr. Davis led Silas Katz and the rest of the gold card officials to Mark’s office, a collective sense of curiosity was evident on people’s faces. The air was thick with unspoken questions. Why was Silas Katz, a man of such formidable reputation, after Mark? What could have prompted such an unexpected visit? The tension in the department was palpable as all the workers tried to piece together what was happening. None of them could tear their eyes away from Silas Katz, hoping to find some answers in his actions or expressions. When the door to Mark’s office finally swung open, it revealed Landon, Mark, Clarissa, and Cuban inside. But what no one expected—what left everyone completely stunned—was that Silas Katz, the powerful and influential figure they all knew, would bow toward Landon. The sight was shocking, to say the least. Even Clarissa, Mark, and Cuban were left speechless, unable to comprehend what they were witnessing. ‘Why is the all-powerful Silas Katz bowing t
. . Landon’s smile widened as he gazed at the unfortunate trio. “From this day forward, you three are officially fired from Grey Group, and you will be arrested immediately for fraud. Take them away!” When the trio heard Landon’s declaration, it was as if their worst nightmare had come true, manifesting right before their very eyes. The weight of his words crashed down on them, shattering any hope they had left. The company’s security guards, who had already arrived at the scene, wasted no time in following Landon’s orders. They began to drag the trio out of the office, their grip firm and unyielding. However, Clarissa, Mark, and Cuban were not ready to accept their fates so easily. Desperation clawed at them, and they all fell to Landon’s feet, resisting the efforts of the security guards who were trying to take them away. “Landon, please! I know I did you wrong, but please, find it in your heart to forgive me,” Clarissa pleaded, her voice choked with tears as they streamed down
. . Just as a figurative bazooka struck within the department of Grey Group, another exploded throughout the entire region of Autumnvale. The shockwaves reverberated far and wide, unsettling everyone from the highest echelons of society to the common folk on the streets. After the humiliating defeat of George Anderson and the complete decimation of the Megatron military base, a powerful institution once considered indomitable, the citizens of Autumnvale began to question the true strength of the Anderson family. The Andersons had long been one of the most feared and respected families in the entire region. One of the main reasons for this fear was George Anderson himself, the patriarch of the family, who was renowned as a peak Divine Slayer Martial Artist—a title that struck fear into the hearts of many. To add to his fearsome reputation, George also commanded Megatron, a military base that was not only well-equipped with advanced weaponry, including war tanks, but also housed a for
..The Anderson Residence.The Anderson residence appeared as serene and orderly as it did on any regular day. The guards were stationed diligently at their designated posts, ever watchful, and the maids were busily engaged in their daily chores. Everything was calm and peaceful—until a loud, urgent scream echoed from the main gate."Open the main gate! Sir Hendrix has just returned!"The announcement, made with a booming voice, sent shockwaves through the estate. Every servant and guard froze momentarily, their bodies tensing as the weight of the proclamation settled in. Not a single one of them had failed to hear of Sir Hendrix’s glorious and monumental feat in battle. They were all acutely aware of his overwhelming power, and none of them dared to show even a hint of disrespect. With someone of Sir Hendrix’s caliber, maintaining perfect behavior was the only option. The last thing any of them wanted was to incur his wrath.The guards quickly assembled, forming a line at attention
. . "Dad," Hendrix said with a confident grin, "this Landon must be incredibly strong. I can’t wait to face him in battle." Just as Hendrix let out those words in excitement, his attention was suddenly seized by a booming voice that echoed through the room. The sound was so powerful that everyone in the room heard it clearly, and along with it came the overwhelming sensation of a very strong and formidable aura. “Greetings, citizens of Autumnvale, and citizens of the entire world! I am Golden Zeus, a messenger sent here by the Martial Arts Alliance to inform the world that the Deadly Path to the South will commence right here in Autumnvale in seven days!" The moment Hendrix, Carolyn, and George heard the proclamation, their expressions all changed dramatically. It was as if the weight of the message sank into each of them at once, altering the atmosphere in the room. A wide, almost predatory smile spread across Hendrix’s face as he absorbed the announcement. “Looks like I'll be
..Landon could sense that Aurora was unsure if their relationship would remain the same after his sudden revelation of being the owner of Grey Group. He could see the doubt lingering in her eyes, the uncertainty clouding her normally bright demeanor. She seemed to be struggling with the idea that their dynamic might shift now that she knew the truth about his status and wealth. However, what she failed to understand was one very important fact: Landon had always been the owner of Grey Group, even before he decided to hide his identity and pose as an intern. From the very beginning, he had been the one in control of the company, long before he ever met her. Yet, despite his hidden identity, he had chosen to befriend her. The only thing he hadn’t done was reveal who he truly was. His friendship with her was genuine, the person she had gotten to know was the real him. Now that his true identity had come to light, it didn’t mean that he had changed as a person.With a warm, reassuring
. . When the crowd heard Landon’s reply, they were all completely taken aback. After Flynn introduced himself, everyone had expected Landon to apologize immediately, as that would have been the logical response when faced with someone of Flynn’s status. However, what happened was the exact opposite. Not only did Landon refuse to apologize, but he even went so far as to rebuke Flynn! The audacity of this act left the onlookers in utter disbelief. What could this mean? To them, it was obvious: Landon was destined for a severe punishment. Perhaps, had Landon apologized for not recognizing Flynn, he might have received a lighter sentence. Maybe, just maybe, he would have been spared some of the consequences. But instead, he had chosen to rebuke Flynn, and that meant one thing—he would be made an example of. Flynn would use him as a scapegoat, a public lesson to show others what happened when someone dared to disrespect him. Even Aurora, standing beside Landon, felt her heart sink. Fear