Hazel blushed a little, feeling embarrassed. "No, that's not what I meant. It's just that...well, you seem like you come from a different background, I guess."Adam nodded his understanding. "I see what you mean. But, yeah, I actually live around here. Well, not anymore. My family and I are going to stay in a hotel tonight. We're thinking of finding a new place to live tomorrow."Hazel was surprised to hear the news. "Oh, I see. Why is that?"Adam flashed her a smile, but kept his lips sealed.Hazel understood his hesitation to share, and she smiled back. "I get it. Sometimes, we need a fresh start in life. So, speaking of work, how did your meeting with the generals go?"Adam was really not interested in making small talk, but he couldn’t ignore the charm of a woman as gorgeous as Hazel. Adam replied briefly. "It was…good."Hazel arched an eyebrow at his ambiguous answer. “Just good? You don’t sound too enthusiastic.”Adam smiled. "Nothing too exciting, but necessary."Hazel nodded,
Hazel followed Adam into his modest house, feeling a pang of surprise at the sparse and simple interior. There was hardly any furniture, except for a few wooden chairs and a table, and the walls were bare of any decorations. It was clear that Adam and his family lived a frugal and unpretentious life, without much regard for wealth or luxury.Adam greeted his mother and younger sister, Rachel, who were waiting for them in the living room. He introduced Hazel as Henry's sister, and Hazel smiled politely at them. Rachel, a lively and curious girl, was instantly fascinated by Hazel's appearance and grace. She had planned to tease her brother about bringing a girl home, but when she realized that Hazel was related to the hero of the nation, she decided to behave herself.Hazel was touched by the warmth and hospitality of Adam's family. They offered her tea and snacks, and asked her about her life and interests. Hazel answered their questions honestly, without flaunting her status or achie
Lily was immersed in her own thoughts, enjoying the quiet atmosphere of the hotel lobby. She was jolted out of her reverie by a familiar voice that made her cringe. She looked up and saw Rachel standing in front of her, grinning widely. Lily felt a surge of annoyance that her peaceful moment had been interrupted. She glared at Rachel, her eyes showing her disdain."What do you want, Rachel? What are you doing here?" Lily snapped, her voice cold and harsh.Rachel’s smile faltered as she felt Lily’s hostility. She tried to act friendly and casual. "Oh, hi, Lily. I’m here with my brother. We’re staying at this hotel for the night. Can you believe it? My brother has a lot of money now."Lily was momentarily stunned by Rachel’s words, but then she scoffed. "Oh, really? How did he manage that? Did he scam someone out of it? Or did he sell his soul to the devil?"Rachel's eyes widened in shock at Lily's open hostility. She tried to defend her brother. "What are you talking about? My brother
Lily's mind was in chaos, knowing that she had made a terrible mistake. Everything happened too fast, but she wasn't a fool. She could see the power and influence that Hazel wielded. Hazel had casually called the CEO of the imperial hotel, and the CEO had immediately agreed to do whatever Hazel wanted. Lily realized that Hazel's status was no less than that of the CEO, and that she had no hope of escaping the consequences of her actions.As expected from the orders coming from Hazel. Lily barely had time to process the news when her manager’s voice rang in her ear. He coldly informed her that she was fired, effective immediately, and that she would not receive any severance pay or benefits for her years of service.Lily was devastated as she faced the scornful glare of the wealthy woman. She knew that no words of regret would soften her heart or spare her from the consequences. Lily felt a pang of panic as she whirled around and faced Adam, searching for a trace of the affection he
Adam's heart broke as he listened to the penalty for failing his first main mission. He didn’t care much about losing his wealth from the System, since he still had a fortune from Howard. But losing his medical skills for a year? That was a nightmare.What if his mother or someone else he loved fell ill or got hurt in that period? He would hate himself for being unable to help them.He knew he had to succeed, no matter the cost. But how was he going to build a company in just three days? It seemed impossible.He breathed deeply and tried to calm himself. He knew he had to come up with a strategy, and quickly.However, every idea he had seemed either too risky, too complicated, or just plain ridiculous. He had no clue about any viable business because he had zero experience in that field.The next morning, Adam had splurged on the most extravagant breakfast he could find in the hotel's menu. He hoped that the delicious food would cheer them up and distract them from their worries.When
Adam became hesitant and confused. He didn't know how to satisfy his mother's curiosity without giving away too much detail. He wished she would stop asking so many questions, but just as he was about to say something, his phone saved him from the awkward moment.He glanced at the screen and was surprised to see Hazel’s name. How did she get his number? He decided to pick up the call anyway."Hi, Hazel."He was greeted by her cheerful voice on the other end. "Hi. You said last night that you were looking for a place to stay today, right? Let me come with you. I’m already in the hotel lobby."Adam was surprised by her offer. He didn't expect her to be so kind. "That's really nice of you. Are you sure you don’t have anything else to do?"Hazel giggled. "Of course not. It’s the least I can do after you saved my father’s life. Besides, I was just going to waste my money on shopping anyway, and this is more exciting. So, what do you say?"Adam smiled and quickly agreed. Sarah was forced to
Adam shrugged. "How do I know? But one thing's for sure. She will miscarry if she continues the drug two or three more times."Hazel was still stunned by the information Adam had just revealed. She couldn't believe that Yvonne, her best friend since childhood, was in such a dangerous situation. She felt a surge of anger and pity for her."How did you know all this?" she asked, her voice filled with curiosity.Adam smiled enigmatically. "It's the same as when I saved your father's life. Don't ask any more. It's a secret." Hazel pouted, feeling disappointed that she couldn't know more. But she knew better than to push Adam when he didn't want to talk.Instead, she decided to focus on Yvonne's situation. "So, what can we do to help her? We can't leave her in danger like this. Right?"She looked at Adam with pleading eyes, hoping he would agree, but he shook his head. "I've helped enough with the two million dollars. The rest is none of my business." He said it coldly, as if he didn't c
Adam took a deep breath before he spoke, knowing that his words would sound unbelievable. "I have some money, and I want to start a company. But I don't know where to begin."Anthony burst into laughter, finding the situation hilarious. He leaned back in his chair and wiped his eyes. "It's been ages since I heard something this funny! You, have money? How much money are we talking about here? Are you sure you're not confusing it with buying lunch?"Adam smiled, he had expected such a reaction. He had known Anthony for a long time, and he was aware of his cynical and sarcastic personality. "Enough to make you stop laughing. Mr. Lee, I'm serious. I've got enough money, and I want to do something big."Anthony's laughter gradually subsided, replaced by genuine curiosity. He leaned forward and looked at Adam intently. "Are you really serious? You're not just here to make me angry and kick you out?"Adam shook his head. "No, Mr. Lee. I'm dead serious. I want to start a company, and I want