Eva and Simon were left speechless, stunned by Edward’s words. They felt as if time had momentarily stopped, and the room was filled with a suffocating silence. Both of them knew that their decision would determine not only their fate but potentially the fate of Chia as well.Edward, noticing the confusion and fear on their faces, stood up and walked towards the window. He looked out, which was calm and peaceful. He knew that this tranquility wouldn’t last long."This country," he said in a low voice, "is about to change. And we have the opportunity to shape that change."He turned around and looked at Eva and Simon. "I know this is difficult,"he continued. "But I believe both of you will make the right decision."His words, though meant to be reassuring, did little to ease their anxiety. The weight of the decision they had to make was immense.Eva, gathering her courage, rose from her seat and approached Edward. She asked the question that had been haunting her, "But first, how are
Eva and Edward left Simon’s house without uttering a word, feeling the weight of the events that had transpired. They walked towards the sleek black car that was parked outside, ready to take them away from the scene of chaos and bloodshed. Their eyes met briefly, but they quickly looked away, unable to read each other’s thoughts and emotions..They climbed into the back seat of the car, and the driver started the engine and drove off towards Grey city. The silence between them was deafening, only broken by the occasional sound of the car’s radio or the traffic outside. Eva turned her head to the window, gazing at the passing buildings and lights, hoping to find some distraction from the man sitting next to her. She still couldn’t understand what happened today. She felt like she was in a nightmare, or maybe a strange dream.Edward, meanwhile, was watching Eva intently, his eyes filled with admiration and desire. He was captivated by her beauty, her intelligence, and her courage. He w
Edward leaned back in his seat, his gaze fixed on the darkened cityscape outside the car window. "All I can say for now is that there are powerful forces at play. Yes, the Windsor family's interests are intertwined with mine, but my priority is to ensure that Chia doesn't suffer irreparable damage. All I ask is for your patience and trust."Eva's skepticism remained, but she slowly nodded. "I'll consider what you've said. But I won't blindly follow anyone's lead, including the Windsor family's. I need to be sure that the path we're taking is the right one for Chia."Edward nodded in understanding, he knew that earning Eva's trust would be a gradual process. With a nod, he said, "Take the time you need to think it over. When you're ready, we'll discuss our next steps."Upon their arrival at Robert's residence in Grey City, Edward wasted no time. He immediately instructed Robert to arrange for Eva's return to the capital. Robert, though surprised by the sudden request, quickly set about
Two hours later, the atmosphere in Robert's residence grew increasingly tense. Edward swiftly made his way to the opulent living room, where two guests were waiting. One of them was Ryan, a familiar face to Edward, while the other was a man he had never met before.Edward approached them with a courteous nod. "Ryan, good to see you again," he greeted warmly, extending his hand. Ryan reciprocated with a firm handshake, then turned to the other guest."This is our leader, Roddick," Ryan introduced his superior. Roddick was a tall, imposing figure with an air of authority about him. He nodded politely in Edward's direction, acknowledging the introduction.Edward gestured for Ryan and Roddick to take a seat in the plush, leather-upholstered chairs arranged around a low, mahogany coffee table. As they settled in, Roddick wasted no time and delved straight into the heart of the matter."Mr. Edward, we've heard about your offer. Can you truly guarantee the well-being of our group if we alig
Meanwhile, a butler half-ran through the long corridor of the Drake Manor, clutching a newspaper in his hand. He reached the door of his master’s office and knocked urgently. "Sir, may I come in?" he asked in a trembling voice."Come in," a deep voice answered from inside. The butler opened the door and entered the spacious room, where a large desk was covered with papers and books. Behind the desk, a man in his forties was sitting on a leather chair, looking at his laptop. He had dark hair, sharp features, and piercing blue eyes. He was Cassius Drake, the owner of the manor and one of the richest and most influential businessmen in the country.The butler approached the desk and bowed slightly. "Sir, I have something very important to tell you," he said nervously.Cassius looked up from his laptop and saw his butler’s pale face and sweaty forehead. He frowned and closed his laptop. "What is it? You look like you’ve seen a ghost."The butler swallowed hard and handed him the newspa
Back at Robert's residence, Edward was also packing his bags. He was putting some souvenirs for Brenda and Adele. He missed them, and he was about to close his bags when his phone rang. It was Roddick."Mr. Edward, I have good news and bad news," Roddick said."Tell me the good news first.""The two snipers you sent have arrived safely. They are hiding in a safe house near the presidential palace. They have a clear view of Trey's balcony, where he will give his speech.""That's great. And the bad news?""They have to wait for three days. Trey has increased his security measures. He has snipers of his own on every rooftop. He has armored vehicles and soldiers on every street. He has checkpoints and scanners on every entrance. He is paranoid and cautious. He knows someone is after him."Edward sighed. He knew it wouldn't be easy to assassinate Trey. "What about the bomb?""It's ready," Roddick said. "I have it in my possession. I will plant it under Trey's podium before his speech. It w
Adele's expression shifted to one of annoyance. "Why is Edward getting close to another woman? Doesn't he have enough on his plate with the two of us?"Brenda shared Adele's frustration and grumbled, "I know, right? We should interrogate him when he gets here. He can't just waltz off and cozy up to someone else without an explanation."The two women continued to grumble about Edward. Brenda, with a stern look on her face, said, "Edward needs to understand that he can’t just go around charming every woman he meets. He has responsibilities."Adele nodded in agreement, her annoyance evident. "Exactly! We’re not just some women he can ignore whenever he pleases."After their conversation about Edward, Brenda and Adele finally decided it was time to get out of the Pool of Life. They wrapped themselves in towels and headed to a nearby table where their skincare products were neatly arranged.As they began applying their skincare routines, it seemed they momentarily forgot about the remarkab
As Edward served the meal, the women were taken aback by the presentation. The dishes were plated with the same precision and care that a five star chef would use. The vibrant colors of the vegetables contrasted beautifully with the perfectly cooked meat, and the aroma was even more enticing up close.Edward gestured for them to start. "Please, enjoy."Brenda and Adele hesitated for a moment, still in awe of Edward’s culinary prowess. But as they took their first bites, their eyes widened in delight. The flavors were incredible, a perfect balance of seasoning, texture, and taste.Edward watched their reactions with a satisfied smile. "I’m glad you like it."Adele was the first to respond, her mouth full of food. "Like it? Ed, this is amazing!" Brenda nodded in agreement, but too busy savoring the meal to speak.Edward laughed heartily at their reactions. "Well, I’m glad I could surprise you."As they continued to enjoy the delicious meal, Brenda finally managed to swallow a particula