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
Adam looked at Anthony with a serious expression. He had something important to tell him, something that would change both of their lives. He cleared his throat before beginning to speak. "I want you to be the CEO of this company, and I'll be the representative of the owner."Anthony blinked in disbelief. Adam was talking about a company with $3 billion in funding, a company that had the potential to disrupt the market. A company that needed a strong and visionary leader."Being a CEO is not a cushy job, Adam," Anthony said calmly, trying to process the information. "Are you sure you know what you’re asking me to do?"He paused for a moment before continuing, "Well, it’s not that I don’t want to, but I’m not sure I can lead that kind of company. CEOs at this level, in addition to being smart and astute, they also have to be ruthless. While me? I’m just a guy who likes to have fun and make people happy."Adam listened carefully to Anthony’s concerns and could understand why he felt tha
Adam was terrified, but he forced himself to stay calm. He nodded, barely managing to keep his voice from trembling. "Yes, I understand.""Good." The voice on the other end sounded pleased. "We'll be watching you, so don't try to play any tricks."The line went dead, and Adam knew he had to act fast. He looked around, trying to spot any suspicious-looking people, or any sign of danger, but there was nothing. The street was empty, quiet, and peaceful.He exhaled, trying to come up with a plan. But first, he had to get to the parking lot.Adam made his way there, and he kept checking his surroundings, wondering if he was being followed or watched. The voice on the phone had claimed that they had his mother and sister, but he hadn’t spoken to them directly. He didn’t know if they were safe. He didn’t know if they were okay.In addition, he was also puzzled as to why Henry’s men had not reached out to him. But he didn’t bother to call Henry because he was dealing with the kidnappers now.
Adam raised his eyebrows, still shocked by what had just happened with the masked man. "An offer? What kind of offer?"Virgil smiled, gesturing to a plush sofa in the corner of the room. "Please, make yourself comfortable."Adam hesitated for a moment before sitting down, his eyes locked on Virgil. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off with this man."Mr. Reed, you may not realize this," Virgil said, reaching for a bottle of whiskey on the shelf. He poured himself a generous amount of the amber liquid into a crystal glass. "But I was quite amazed when I heard that you had managed to heal that old fossil."Adam felt a jolt of shock as Virgil mentioned the old fossil. He had no doubt that Virgil was talking about General Hunt. Adam wondered how Virgil knew about his involvement in the general’s recovery, and what his motives were. Was he a friend or a foe of Zalia?Virgil brought the glass to his nostrils and sniffed the whiskey with appreciation, then took a small sip. "
Virgil taken aback by Adam's question, realizing that Adam had no recognition of the name Lilith Nightshade. Virgil had assumed that Adam was well aware of Lilith's identity and her significance in certain circles. However, he saw this as an advantage – a confirmation that his investigation into Adam's background had been accurate. The fact that Adam was unfamiliar with Lilith's name meant that his past was indeed ordinary, and he had been exceptionally fortunate to receive teachings from an undisclosed, highly skilled mentor. However, when Virgil gathered his thoughts, he did not choose to use Adam's lack of knowledge about Lilith to his advantage, because Adam would know sooner or later anyway.So Virgil said, "Young lady is the daughter of a very important person. She is the heir to a huge fortune, as well as the future head of one of the most feared organizations in the world. But more importantly, she has many enemies who want to kill her."Adam felt a jolt of shock run through
Virgil stared back at Adam, his expression unreadable. He knew he had underestimated Adam, and that he was dealing with someone far more powerful than he had initially thought.For a moment, Virgil considered his options. He could either back down and release Adam's family, or he could escalate the situation and see where it led.In the end, Virgil made his decision.He grabbed the gun at his waist and put the silencer on. Adam immediately prepared himself, ready to take down Virgil the moment the gun was pointed at him. However, Adam was not prepared for what happened next.Virgil aimed the gun at the two masked men who were lying on the ground, and without a word, he pulled the trigger twice in quick succession. The two men didn't even have time to react before they were shot in the head.Adam was left stunned, unable to comprehend what he had just witnessed. He had never seen someone kill so ruthlessly and efficiently before. And yet, at the same time, he knew that Virgil had just