In her office, Angelina’s phone rang. She picked it up immediately, recognizing her cousin’s number.“It’s done,” the Director General said in a low voice. “The commissioner has agreed to submit a request for bail, though it’s far from certain that the court will approve it.”A wave of relief washed over Angelina, but she knew better than to celebrate prematurely. “Thank you, cousin. I know this wasn’t easy.”“Just remember, Angelina,” he warned, “this could backfire on both of us. If the Nikes don’t show up for even a single hearing, we’ll be implicated in their escape, and the fallout will be devastating.”She nodded, though he couldn’t see her. “I understand. I’ll make sure they know the gravity of the situation. They won’t risk it.”As she hung up, Angelina sat back, her mind racing with the next steps. She was painfully aware of how high the stakes had risen, but she was determined to see this through. She dialed the Nikes, instructing them to be prepared for the bail hearing and
Greene unhappiness was unhidden, as an overwhelming sense of failure pervaded the air as Greene and his group filed out of Gray's deserted hideout. As the group left the ramshackle building, the sun was sinking, illuminating the streets with a grim orange tint. As they returned to the black SUVs parked a few meters away, the only sound they heard was the crunch of their boots on gravel. Greene continued walking forward, his thoughts racing with frustration and unresolved issues. Once more, Gray had escaped their grasp, and this time it felt intimate. He believed that the timing was ideal and the mission was flawless. Someone had told him, and Greene could not get rid of the suspicion that the system itself was the source of the betrayal. "Back to the station," Greene said curtly as he climbed into the front passenger seat of the leading vehicle. Parker cautiously glanced at him as he slid into the driver's seat, but remained silent. His eyes were fixed on the road ahead, his jaw
As he tapped on the holding cell's metal bars, the officer stared at Cindy, Romy, and Senior Nike. "You might want to hear this," he said in a casual yet excited tone. Senior Nike looked up from his seat, his face tired but intrigued. Cindy and Romy looked at each other, their faces hopeful but tense."So, what is it?" Senior Nike inquired, his voice steady despite the weight of their recent ordeal.The officer was holding up a phone. “Miss Angelina's work has been going above and beyond. The application for bail has been filed. Although it is not yet complete, it is a positive step.”As the words took hold, there was a brief pause in conversation. After that, the three felt a wave of relief as though a switch had been flipped. For the first time since their arrest, Senior Nike's stern manner softened as he exhaled deeply. Romy smiled with a mix of surprise and delight, and Cindy's face brightened as she clapped her hands together."We are leaving this place," Cindy declared, her vo
After hanging up the phone with Anthony, Sebastian sat still in his chair for a while, his thoughts racing with incredulity and frustration. Although there was a lot of tension in his office, he did not waste any time moping. He got up from his chair, grabbed his office phone, and called William Prime's extension. "Uncle William, please come to my office right away," Sebastian said in a stern and demanding tone. He hung up without waiting for a response, then dialed Abigail. "Abigail, please meet me in my office now. It is about the Nike lawsuit and the commissioner." --- In a matter of minutes, William Prime infiltrated Sebastian's office with a worried expression in place of his customary composure. Abigail trailed closely behind, her face displaying a mix of interest and anxiety. Although he was still standing and pacing close to his desk, Sebastian motioned for them to sit down. "I just got off the phone with Anthony," he said, his voice tight. "He told me that the
As Sebastian, Abigail, and William Prime left Prime Enterprise and entered the government building that housed the Director General's office, the tension was evident. The imposing tower served as a stark reminder of the power housed within. But they were all unwavering in their determination. There was nothing that would stop them from seeking answers.Clearly taken aback by their unexpected arrival, the front desk receptionist asked them to wait while she verified their meeting. They spoke briefly over the intercom, and then she pointed to two guards standing at a door further inside the structure."The Director General is expecting you," she announced nervously.The guards unlocked the doors and ushered them down a long corridor lined with pictures of former officials. Their resolve to face the man behind the questionable order echoed in every step of the seemingly endless walk. They finally came to a big oak door. After knocking twice, the guards forced it open, exposing the Dire
As the sun set and the sky darkened, the celebrations at that very moment were beyond forgery. As there were glows of light at the Nike family house in the city of Lanchester.It was a night when the Nike company's tenth anniversary was celebrated, and of course, guests were present.All the invited guests presented gifts to the head of the Nike Company and said, “Happy tenth anniversary Senior Nike, we hope the company continues to grow at an accelerated pace.”How delightful Senior Nike was as he stood up from his chair majestically. He replied, “Thank you so much for the gifts, but I'll thank every member of the Nike family more for the support they all have given to the company. And because I'm happy today, I'll grant any wish they make! Just say any wish.”“Grandpa, I want an iPhone 15 pro max…”“Grandpa, I want a new model BMW car…”“Grandpa, I want an apple laptop…”“...”“Alright then, your wishes are my command, I'll fulfill them all!” Senior Nike gave them his word in an ins
It's a message from $BLOCK. Sebastian was caught unaware by the message.$BLOCK is a cryptocurrency which he invested his funds long ago.Just as he was trying to absorb the news from $BLOCK, his old phone rang yet again. And this time, it was a call, immediately he picked up.“Sir, the Prime Enterprise is in a serious financial crisis. Please we need your help urgently, we beg you to return to the company.”“It's a call from the Primes.” In a second, Sebastian's face was squeezed.The most influential family in Lanchester as they were obliged to remain so, the Primes.Sebastian, once upon a time, was an heir of the Prime family, but he was wrongly accused as the General manager of Prime Enterprises of embezzling the company's funds. For this reason, he was disowned and sent away by the Prime family.The Prime Enterprise was never to consider and reconsider him as one of the Prime Enterprise anymore.“What boldness for you to think I have such financial power to help the company. What
That night after dinner, Sebastian was lying in the store room, but could not sleep. He was not pleased that the Nike family was willing and ready to give Juliana to Brian. Totally ignoring him as the husband.Then again, the thoughts of him suddenly becoming a multi-trillionaire came. This made him so excited.“Wow, so it's not a dream after all?” He asked himself while patting his face slightly. “I wish Grandma Nike was still alive to rejoice with me.”He managed to get some sleep that night. The next day, Sebastian was cleaning the house that early morning.“Sebastian, why the hell have you not cleaned mom's shoes and my shoes yet?” Sebastian was downstairs when he heard a voice from the top floor. It Sounded like his wife's voice. He paused what he was doing at that moment, and looked up to see who it was. It was Jade.“Hey sister, good morning. Did you sleep well?” Sebastian shared his morning pleasantries.“Did you just call me your sister? You this poor thing, I don't even blam