Taylor secretly wondered what CEO Lockhart was thinking when he smiled so enigmaticly. He sensed a change in the situation. For some reason, he was uneasy with that smile. "What is it? Why is CEO Lockhart appearing more at ease this time? He appears to be laughing at me even. Taylor had a lot of questions in his head. Next, he attempted to ascertain the true nature of the situation. How are you, CEO Lockhart? Taylor remarked, "Why are you smiling at me in that way?" He was still making an effort to mask his interest. CEO Lockhart said, "Has Mr. Alchemist met my niece, Amanda?" with a smile on her face. "Amanda? You mean, Amanda Lockhart?" Taylor appeared perplexed as he repeated what CEO Lockhart had said. "I have, indeed. Miss Amanda was the one who picked me up at the mansion's door earlier, right? What's the matter with her?" In an attempt to comprehend the circumstances, he re-asked. Taylor appeared even more perplexed. It was as though he was lost in a convoluted maze. Howe
"I'm an A-ranked Alchemist," Taylor said in a purposefully slow whisper. He emphasized every word to make his point and highlight how important it was. "Why should you be afraid of that Alchemist from Awrossa?" There was silence. Zack Lockhart, the CEO, was so taken aback that his ears began to ring. "What?" Zack Lockhart, the CEO, said loudly and with astonishment and confusion in his voice. He was ready to inquire further, but he paused when he heard Taylor's whisper, which was very audible. "Mr. CEO Lockhart, you don't have to worry," Taylor said with assurance in his voice. "I can take care of that Alchemist Edward Morse of Awrossa business. We've already had a meeting. We even engaged in a Qi energy power struggle, and I've come to the conclusion that his strength is still inferior to mine." At Taylor's explanation, CEO Lockhart's hair stood on end. Excitement reddened his face even more. Even though Taylor was not listed with the Association of All Alchemists in this Celesti
Amanda Lockhart was a young woman of breathtaking beauty. Amanda possessed a certain charisma that, in the opinion of many, made her appear lovely even though her beauty did not match Miss Theresia Smith's. It comes as no surprise that there are just two persons in Accomont City who are regarded as the most beautiful angels in the entire city. Theresia Smith, the daughter of the well-known Smith multinational family, is the first, and Amanda Lockhart is the second. A young man's nice looks count for something if he could have a chance to date any of them, even if it's just for an afternoon snack or a cup of tea. This was an accomplishment for the well-known young men who were Accomont City's aristocrats' ancestors. But in this instance, Taylor, a young man who also resided in the town, never seemed to be aware of this unspoken guideline among the Accomont Town young masters, who are the offspring of conglomerates. CEO Zack Lockhart peered at his stunning niece Amanda with a gleam
Taylor looked around warily as soon as he heard Amanda Lockhart's voice quiver, as though she was experiencing a mixture of anxiety and rage. He caught sight of David Michel from the corner of his eye, moving at a steady pace approximately fifteen steps from their reserved table in this upscale eatery. David's face had that seductive charm all over it again. His smile was always sneaky and dumb at the same time, despite his good looks. To Taylor's surprise, women were enthralled with David at all times.Amanda said, "The girl's name is Melissa," almost like she was issuing a warning. "She's the daughter of CEO Erricson.""CEO Erricson's daughter?" With a tone of surprise, as though he had just heard something unexpected, Taylor repeated the name.Taylor's gaze gradually shifted in order to track the person strolling beside David. The woman appeared extremely ostentatious for an ordinary lunch. Everything about her appearance, including the silk dress and the diamond necklace around he
David Michel and Melissa Erricson exited the opulent and esteemed Asian restaurant after their meeting. The room's atmosphere instantly returned to its previous warm and inviting state; it no longer felt as hot and strained as it had when they were still there. But Taylor could see right through Amanda Lockhart's apparent earnest attempts to keep a composed demeanor. A wave of restlessness washed over her, and a foggy cloud continued to loom over her face, suggesting that she might still harbor anxiety. When Taylor saw this, he sympathized. In an attempt to ease any ice that might still be a touch stiff, he grabbed the initiative right away and began discussing the project he would be working on with the Lockhart Company. "Miss Amanda," Taylor remarked in a kind and gentle voice, "I'm thinking of a fresh notion, one that the Erricson Company might not have considered in its partnership with Alchemist Edward Morse. I still have my doubts, though. Is the Lockhart Company open to assis
The day following Taylor and Amanda Lockhart's furious altercation, a Lockhart Pharmaceuticals representative was hustling around the Accomont Municipal Office. With serious expressions and intense focus, they handled a variety of private corporate letters and permits, almost as they were doing a challenging problem. The Lockhart Company's operations were undoubtedly observed by other businesses, particularly the Erricson Company. The business community in Accomont City had started to believe something was being prepared ever since the Erricson Company hired an Alchemist from Awrossa City to work directly under CEO Abraham Erricson. The expectation in the city seemed to resonate through the air. "Hi, Ma'am Manager. I recently seen a Lockhart Company officer enter my workplace. It appears that he is handling a company's licensing. To you, is this news significant?" The voice on the phone was that of a spy. Whereas Manager Ma worked as a manager at Erricson Pharmaceutical Company, he
Simon McGills' face turned angry when the crowd insulted Taylor. "How could a young kid from a bankrupt home become an alchemist? He was later expelled from Accomont University and never finiHed his education at the pharmacy department there. One of the patrons at the coffee shop made fun of someone by saying, "You can't make up stories that don't make sense!" "If it's true that Taylor, the son of Robert McGills, is an alchemist, then show me proof of one of his creations that has gained notoriety in Accomont City," said another. I'll stake you $20,000 on Taylor having no achievements at all and having duped the CEO of Lockhart Company into accepting his word!" a young man spoke with assurance. Callum Ma was the name of the young man. Callum Ma was the youthful apprentice of a prosperous Accomont City plastics manufacturer owner. Still, his parents' fortune was not enough to place them even in the second-richest class, let alone among the top ten richest people. His father was stil
The ambiance of the Purnama Coffee Shop on the corner of Accomont City abruptly shifted when every customer fell silent. Nothing could be heard, and the air appeared to freeze. They had all been berating Taylor loudly earlier. They declared Taylor to be a fraud who never had his degree from the Pharmacy Institute. Still, he presented himself as an alchemist. They contended that it was nonsensical for Taylor to go up against Edward Morse, the Awrossa City Alchemist with an A rating.In the meantime, Callum Ma, who appeared to be passing out after losing a wager against Simon McGills, was not. Callum Ma orchestrated this entire deception in order to deceive others around him.Callum Ma stepped quickly in quiet. He called his father's plastics company's security personnel in case of emergency. He typed a covert message that said, "Dangerous situation," with his heart racing. Someone is trying to kill me and is threatening my life. Someone please come to the midst of the city, Warung Kopi