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
Edward faced Brenda and Adele, his expression grave. He knew this was a moment of truth, and he had to be honest with them."Truth be told," Edward began, "I don't think I can win against Xavier right now. He... he placed a certain kind of hypnotic suggestion in my mind. It's a form of control, and I can't break free from it.""What?" Brenda exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief. "So, you're saying you can't resist his commands?"Edward shook his head, his expression serious. "It’s not a universal command hypnosis, Brend. It’s more… specific. My body… it won’t respond normally if I try to inflict harm on Xavier. It’s like there’s a block that prevents me from doing so."Adele frowned, her mind racing to understand the implications. "So, you’re saying that even if you wanted to, you physically couldn’t hurt Xavier?"Edward nodded, a grim look in his eyes. "Exactly. It’s a failsafe he put in place, a way to ensure his own safety."Brenda, her voice trembled with worry. "Edward, if
Edward walked into the kitchen, feeling a rush of excitement and nervousness. He had just left Brenda’s room, where they had shared a tender moment of love and understanding. He knew he had to make Adele feel special too, as she had been waiting for this for a long time.He saw Adele standing by the sink, washing the dishes that he had used to make lunch. She was humming a tune, unaware of his presence. He smiled, admiring her beauty and grace.He quietly approached her from behind, and wrapped his arms around her waist. He kissed her softly on the neck, making her gasp.Adele turned her head, and saw Edward’s face. She smiled, feeling a surge of affection. "Hey, you. You scared me."Edward chuckled, feeling her warmth and her heartbeat. He said, "Sorry, I couldn’t resist. You look so lovely."Adele blushed, feeling his breath and his lips on her skin. She said, "You’re too sweet. And too handsome for your own good."Adele turned off the faucet, drying her hands, and turned around to