The sun had not yet risen fully this morning when Marco stepped out of his housing complex. The man began to do a slight warm-up, such as stretching his leg muscles and hands, before starting the morning running activity. After feeling warm enough, Marco immediately started his morning run at a moderate pace. The man walked through the streets of the housing complex filled with several other residents who were exercising. However, some of them were, in fact, just taking a walk with their pets.Initially, Marco only intended to go around the housing complex before he suddenly turned out and headed for a park that was right on the outside of the complex. The park, with lots of fresh greenery and wet grass around the path, was not visited by many people because it was a weekday.Marco then looked at his watch and saw that he still had about two hours to go. "I think I can pick up the pace a bit," he muttered and then picked up the pace. The man circled the park and took five laps at a re
Marco took another look at his clothes in the mirror. He made sure that his gray suit looked neat with the matching color of his pants. Marco has also checked his shoes, which are always shiny. Marco's hair has been neatly combed in one direction. And finally, Marco wore his favorite dark gray tie with black patterns. After ensuring he looked perfect, Marco turned around and found Will waiting for him. The hoverer now bowed politely to him. "I have everything ready, Master. We can leave now."Marco then nodded and walked out of his room. Will had opened the door, and the two walked out of the house. Will, who walked behind Marco, seemed to be watching his master. "Master, would you like to bring Miss Wilson along?" If that were the case, perhaps Will would have sent someone to pick the woman up.But Marco shook his head. The man walked straight and looked at the clock in his hand. "No need. This is completely unrelated to that business." Will nodded behind Marco's back. He understood
Stefani held Melanie's hand when she first saw her after returning from the bathroom. She looked a little upset, with a frown on her face. And it certainly made Melanie wonder what was wrong. Usually, Stefani seemed so calm and relaxed. She had even told him that she couldn't wait to come here to do business and travel.The beautiful woman looked up at her mother and immediately sat opposite her. "I saw Marco just come in here," she said, now staring at the man in the room. Arnold didn't turn around because they were so far apart. She was sure he couldn't hear her half-whispered voice. She saw Arnold still busy reading a file at a table with a cup of coffee by his side.At the sound of Marco's name, Melani immediately turned her face into a look of hatred. "What is that ignorant man doing here?" She remembered very well that it was Marc who had put Stefani in prison. Although not for long, it still made her have to be separated from the child in Stefani's pregnant state.Although Stef
"How dare you say that I am an election?" asked Marco with an unreadable flat face. The man leaned his back against the chair, then played his hands on his thighs casually. He was staring intently at Stefani, now staring at him fiercely."You're the fraud here," Marco added later. Upon hearing her ex-husband's response, Stefani, of course, immediately clenched her fists. He was so annoyed that he wanted to come forward and scratch the man's face.Not to be outdone, Stefani immediately revealed the secret she had known all along. "Yes, you are an imposter! I've known you all along to be a useless piece of trash!" pointed out Stefani, her eyes narrowing sharply. Back then, Stefani couldn't even buy cosmetics with the money Marco gave her because he was so poor in his career that he ended up as the family plumber instead of the proud son-in-law.Marco remained where he was, watching Stefani, who was eager to get him out of there. "And don't forget who put you in prison." Her tone was fla
Upon hearing the secretary's greeting and the way she bowed to Marco, everyone was shocked and confused at the same time. Their eyes widened with open mouths, wondering why something like this could happen. Even one of the men staring at Marco lazily rubbed his eyes and blew his ears repeatedly. Worried that what he was seeing was wrong.It was still unbelievable that this sudden arrival was a leader. They repeatedly turned around and asked nearby colleagues, as this seemed unreal. How could a man they had never seen before be someone with a high position?At this moment, they all remembered that they had insulted Marco and called him an imposter. They had also kicked the man out of the meeting room and laughed at everything Marco said. Instantly, they all turned to Stefani, the woman who had started all the trouble here.With her hands clasped angrily, Cristin hissed. The woman's face looked very angry. "Damn it, he's a fraud, and this will make us all embarrassed."Not only Cristin
"Let me go. I can walk on my own!" yelled Stefani, struggling to be released as she and Arnold were outside the building. The woman shook off her sore hand, a red mark in a circle indicating how tightly the security guards had gripped her. The woman grunted in annoyance, then walked away with Arnold looking grim.Still with pain in her hands, Stefani stomped away and stared vengefully at the building she had just left. "Damn it, we have to go through this," he muttered with his hands clenched. This was so embarrassing, and she had lost so much. It seemed that the more Stefani remembered Marco's face, the more she wanted to hit him hard.But suddenly, Arnold stopped walking and looked at Stefani. This confused Stefani so much that she had to stop and stare back at her lover. Apparently, there was something Arnold wanted to say to him. The man frowned deeply. "You said your ex-husband was a lousy, useless man. How could he have this kind of power? Look, he's even sitting in the leader's
The wind blew strongly and away the side of Marco's hair that had been neatly combed. The sound of waves crashing from the distant sea is faintly audible. The sun was almost down as Marco stood enjoying the view of the beach from the side of the building. Bounded by an iron fence, Marco took a deep breath. The slightly salty air relaxed him a little. The air in the city was not very healthy even though he lived in a housing estate with many oxygen-producing plants.Valoria Island was indeed famous for its magnificent and tranquil beaches. The waves were not too fierce, with large reefs near the land. This made the waves less terrifying as the reef held them back. When viewed from a distance, the large corals looked like small rocks left near the water flow. Marco would love to swim, but it's too late in the afternoon, and he's too tired to swim. At that moment, Marco put his hands in his pockets. When someone suddenly stood by his side with her hair down. Marco glanced at it from the
As the sun had fully set, the moon rose above the sky with its quiet rays. The night is quite dark, as the drizzle has just finished a few minutes ago. This is why there are no stars in the sky. The clouds were still preparing to rain at the right time.An SVU car pulled up in front of a house located in the center of the island. A servant dressed all in black opened the back door with a respectful bow. A black shoe descended slowly, and a person appeared while straightening his black suit jacket after boarding the vehicle.Marco checked his watch and made sure that he was not late for the dinner that his ex-wife had prepared. The man stared ahead, where a house with cream-colored walls and an iron fence looked serene. Garden lights adorned some areas near the entrance, making the atmosphere even more shady. Marco was not mistaken. This was the place for the dinner Stefani had promised him.Marco walked towards the entrance quietly. One by one, his footsteps looked so classy that his
The long journey that took sixty minutes ended with Robert returning to the starting point of Marco's house. The man had been blindfolded and could see the sunlight illuminating the courtyard. Robert let out a long sigh. He stood by the door, where Marco sat on the sofa quietly, before walking in and sitting in front of Marco like last night when they first met."Thank you very much," Robert said sincerely. The man took a deep breath and looked calmly at Marco. "Thank you so much for helping Anna. And you take it easy, whatever you want, tell me. I will give it to you as a gift," Robert added solemnly. To him, nothing was more important than health for Anna. Even if she had to die, it wasn't a big deal to him.Marco nodded, along with the waiter who brought tea for him and Robert. "Of course, I'm not one to help without asking for something in return."Robert just chuckled before clearing his throat. The man put his hands into the pockets of the suit he was wearing. "Oh yes, I have
Not only Robert but Marco is now also standing in front of a room that has a glass barrier. Where, it appears that Anna is conducting a series of examinations with inlets. Starting from the scan and also how her physical condition is now. With the help of a doctor and two nurses, plus a scientist on guard there, Anna was checked as a whole to make sure nothing was missed at all.As Marco, the man turned to Robert. Robert seemed to clench his hands and keep them under his mouth. Her eyes looked so worried. Marco was sure that she was not feeling well.So, Marco chose to calm her down. "Calm down. Your sister is being examined. You can look at him and stay positive. Anna will be fine."Upon hearing that, the tense Robert turned his head and smiled slightly stiffly. The man let out a long breath and closed his eyes. His head looked up slightly, trying to dispel the thousand and one unpleasant thoughts and prejudices he had. Anna had started all kinds of examinations before, and they alw
And just as Marco had asked, the next morning, an hour after sunrise, Robert appeared at Marco's residence. The man came with the personal driver serving the Veliiy family. And when Marco saw him, Robert had a small smile."Please, Mr. Robert," Will said as he opened the door. Robert nodded and entered the living room, where he was already there, and looked at him directly. For a moment, the two men looked at each other.Until Marco got up and walked over to the older man. "You've come, and where's your sister?" he asked reassuringly. Marco had not yet seen the woman Robert had told him about.He had only seen Robert coming with the driver before entering here.Robert nodded and then looked back. He waved his hand, signaling the waiter to come towards him. And when the waiter saw her, he nodded and walked around to the other side.Now Robert walked back outside and approached his servant. And from there, Marco saw someone he had never seen before. Robert approached while pushing the w
And now, things were quieter than before. The firearm Marco had brought with him had been placed on the table and posed no threat to Robert. Although the man still occasionally glances at her, remembering the sensation that Marco had caused him a few minutes ago.Both men are seated on their respective sofas as they were at the beginning of the meeting. The two of them were facing each other, and Marco started flipping through the file that Robert had brought as proof of their past cooperation.Marco gave a small nod. "Apparently, my predecessor did get a lot of favours from your family."Marco saw that one of them was helping with the investment at the beginning of building his family's big name. In fact, one of the most memorable was the dispatch of troops when his family was attacked by outsiders who did not like the success of the family head."Because of your intelligence as well as your stubbornness, I will accept your offer." Marco's eyes now turned to look at Robert and saw a
Robert looked at Marco with cold eyes. He paused for a moment and let out a long breath. "I'm not joking or imagining. I know the truth. And because I have such curiosity and confidence, I believe that the Galahad family can help my brother."Robert then clenched his hands into fists, remembering his efforts to help his brother recover. "I've seen so many of the best doctors this city offers. I even went abroad to get the best results."The man took a deep breath and shook his head, his hands raised openly. Her shoulders lifted in despair. "Still nothing works.""I might be able to form my medical team. But the research and gathering took so long. It can't be just one or two months. Even in ten years, I may not be able to get it," Robert said at length.His eyes seemed to glaze over slightly, a shadow of someone present in the man's head. "While my brother's lifespan can probably be counted, he doesn't have that long to wait for me. And now he needs something fast, something that can
The living room was quiet, with Marco and Robert sitting across from each other at a glass table. Marco crossed his legs and looked straight at the man who was seven years older than him.As for Robert, the man looked at Marco sharply before taking a slow breath. "I came here because I heard that the head of the Galahad family has changed."The man looked Marco straight in the eye without blinking. He looked confident and calm at the same time. "And as part of the Velliy family, I would say that the Galahad family is indebted to him. That's why I want you to give me a favor."Robert didn't want to waste time with small talk. He had something to pursue and made sure that everything went well. There was no time to think things over and over again. He was already here and had made up his mind from the moment he saw the opportunity.Marco rested his hands calmly on his thighs and looked at Robert seriously. "On what basis do you dare to say such a thing?" It took more than words to convin
A warm puff of water with a refreshing citrus scent filled Marco's en suite bathroom. The bathtub was filled with water and almost full of foam. While Marco, the man, sat in his natural state with his head resting on the edge of the bath. Classical music played softly and pampered the ears.In Marco's hand, a glass of red wine accompanied his relaxing time. The man closed his eyes with his head, looking up at the bathroom ceiling. He had drunk almost two glasses of alcohol, so no doubt, his mind was flying into the clouds. But amazingly, Marco still knew he could not fall asleep in the bathroom.Marco let out a long sigh and got up from the bath. He grabbed a towel and moved to enter the room after rinsing himself with warm water from the shower.The sound of the door moving open could be heard from the room, along with an incoming message on Marco's cell phone. The man moved closer and opened it. It was a message from one of his good acquaintances. "Oh, what's wrong?" he muttered cur
The staff at Horizon Edge's capital branch company gathered at the entrance in a row. They all straightened their clothes and put on their best smiles, waiting for someone to arrive in a few minutes.When a black SVU car stopped in front of the company's door, and a person with shiny shoes emerged, the staff instantly put on their brightest faces. Everyone bowed deeply, waiting for the figure to enter and pass them all."Welcome, Mr. Marco," they said almost simultaneously. No one dared to raise their face when Marco's figure passed by, and they were still bowing deeply until Marco entered through the main door.One of the staff at the far end immediately followed Marco's lead and accompanied him to the elevator. "Good morning, Mr. Marco. We are truly delighted to have you here today. We are truly honoured that you would let us know in advance."While the manager managing the recruitment of new staff also approached, the man smiled broadly and showed a friendly face. "We've heard all
Hearing so many questions and sounding quite disorganised, Marco raised his hand to signal the reporters to hold back for a moment. The camera flashes continued to rain down on him rapidly as Marco took a deep breath. He remained calm and controlled the situation well."Please calm down," Marco said, referring to the reporters bombarding him with endless questions. And right at that moment, the noise from the questions that kept coming back and forth slowly decreased little by little. Before the end, there was only the running footage to record the events in the hotel hall.When all the reporters were under control, Marco looked up at the faces now, watching him intently. "All this time, I've been doing my work elsewhere, which is just as important as the work in the family company.""As for the business I just did, I'm quite fond of it outside of family matters. And about the hidden identity, we are waiting for the right time to share this good news with everyone," Marco added.The m