Alex was sitting on the sofa, watching the news, while Ava and Eva were also seated beside him, their eyes glued to the screen."Alex," she called out, her voice tense. "Has the military already taken down the Aslan aircraft or not? Why hasn’t the Empire released the footage?""Why do you think?" Alex stared back at Ava, believing she would understand his hint.But to his surprise, it was Eva who answered correctly. "The Empire is manipulating the citizens' minds. First, they let Peter control the people to rebel, only to find the truth he was lying to them. Then, the empire purposely released the control media to have Peter speak about the Aslan aircraft, causing the citizens' minds to waver once again."“And what do you think will happen when the people of the Western Empire find out that the Aslan aircraft were already destroyed? They’ll hate themselves for trusting Peter Gavin twice. The Empire is betting that the citizens won’t be foolish enough to believe in Peter or any traitor
"I have something to do," Alex said as he stood up and walked out."Who's going to protect us?" Eva asked, her voice tinged with worry."As long as you don’t walk out from the penthouse, the bodyguards will guard you," Alex replied, having already arranged for military personnel to secure the building."Where are you going?" Ava asked, her curiosity piqued."Somewhere important." With that, Alex headed to the rooftop of the penthouse, where his personal aircraft was already waiting. He had prepared it for emergencies, never realizing he would need it to save Crystal Gavin."That woman," Alex sighed as he piloted the aircraft into the sky. Crystal was unique to Alex—naïve, down to the earth, and kind, a stark contrast to his high ambitions and relentless drive. Her presence grounded him, tethering him to the earth.At the Gavin Mansion.An angry mob was gathering, their fury palpable as they tried to break through the iron gate."Kill all the Gavin family!" one shouted."They poisoned
In the West Empire, the military filled the airwaves with an urgent announcement."No citizen is allowed to riot or to harm Gavin or anyone else. If you destroy anything, you will have to pay! From now on, martial law is in effect across the entire West Empire. You need to be at home, and you are not allowed to start a riot!" The military general's voice was stern, echoing through every speaker."Aslan spies are already trying to incite chaos and flee the country. We will shoot anyone who dares to riot. Remember, we shoot first and ask questions later! If you don’t want to get shot, return to your place. The Police and military will capture Gavin and the Aslan agents. All you need to do is stay at home and don’t bring any weapons with you. Again, I’m saying, we shoot first and ask later. I hope you’re not dead yet when it happens!"Under the ruins, Alex forcefully opened the hatch of his small aircraft, realizing he was in serious trouble. Hastily, he grabbed his guns, ready for the i
Alex prepares a simple dish for Crystal, the aroma of warm spices filling the cozy kitchen. The sound of sizzling vegetables is the only noise until they both sit down to eat and turn on the television. The news flashes on the screen, and a stern reporter’s voice fills the room.“Colonel Kevin attempted to escape with twenty of his soldiers on an aircraft, but the military intercepted and shot down the plane, resulting in a fatal crash in the mountainous area.” The screen displays dramatic footage of the aircraft being struck by two missiles, plummeting towards the rugged terrain below, a fiery explosion marking the end.Crystal's hand freezes mid-air, her fork hovering over her plate as the next segment comes on. “Lily White, Jasmine White, and Rosemary White, owners of Clean Water Company, have been arrested. Authorities reveal their connection with Colonel Kevin and the Gavin family.” The screen cuts to the three women, handcuffed, being pushed into police cars, their faces pale un
“Yes, sir,” the officer replies, his voice cold as he raises his gun toward Alex once more. “You both need to come with us to the station. We’ll get to the truth there.”Alex’s eyes narrow, a dangerous glint flashing in them as his hand subtly moves toward his own weapon. But before he can act, Crystal steps forward, gently placing her hand on his.“Husband,” she says softly, her voice carrying a strange calm, “let them take me.”Crystal knows exactly what Alex is capable of—she’s seen it before. He could easily take down every officer in the room, but she’s tired of running. She wants to face whatever is coming, and perhaps, in a small way, she wants to play along with Alex’s unexpected game, calling him “husband.”Alex looks around at the officers, his expression hardening. “All of you will regret this,” he mutters, the words heavy with a promise of retribution.As they are handcuffed and pushed into the waiting police car, a group of reporters arrives, cameras flashing as they capt
Meanwhile, in a luxurious penthouse, Ava is glued to her computer screen, her eyes scanning the fluctuating numbers as the stock market reacts to Peter Gavin’s death.The chaos in the market presents an opportunity for massive profit, and she’s ready to capitalize on it. The room is dimly lit, the only light coming from the glow of the monitor reflecting off her intense expression.“Ava!” Eva suddenly bursts into the room, her face pale with urgency. “Bad news—Alex has been arrested by the police.”“What?” Ava’s eyes widen in shock, her focus immediately shifting from the market to the unexpected news.“He’s with Crystal Gavin,” Eva continues, her voice shaky. “And you won’t believe it, the news says he’s her husband.”“What?” Ava is taken aback, her mind racing. “Impossible!”“Why impossible?” Eva asks, confusion written on her face.“He was divorced by Lily White! He’s supposed to be clean, without any attachments. I checked his identity myself. He’s supposed to be mine!” Ava stands
Inspector Charlie entered the interrogation room, his eyes narrowing as he carefully studied Alex. “Who are you really, man? Why are so many people demanding your release?”“We military folks stick together. It’s called solidarity, don’t you think?” Alex replied, his tone cool and composed.“Crystal, don’t tell me I haven’t given you enough chances. Where is your brother hiding?” the inspector pressed.“I really don’t know,” Crystal answered.“Then both of you have made your choice.” The inspector’s voice was cold as he reached for his phone. Moments later, the door swung open, and four burly prisoners were ushered into the room.“Listen,” Inspector Charlie began, his tone turning menacing, “these men are the worst kind of prisoners, capable of killing without hesitation. They haven’t touched a woman in a long time. If you two continue to refuse to cooperate, you’ll regret it deeply. And although it pains me to see Crystal ravaged by them, no one will pity a traitor of the empire.”“I
From the front office, about twenty military special forces men stormed in, each armed with heavy weapons. Their presence was deadly, their aura filled with lethal intent.The crowd of people parted like the Red Sea as a gorgeous, alluring woman walked into the room with a serious face.“I warn you, lower your weapons now, or you will face the consequences,” Lavinia on military office uniform coldly commanded. The twenty elite soldiers, each a member of the Royal Empire's special guard, aimed their guns at the police.The police glanced at the special forces, recognizing their authority. These were the chosen ones, far above their pay grade. Some of the officers quickly dropped their weapons in surrender.Yet, a few stubbornly kept their guns raised, defiant. Within three seconds, the soldiers moved with lightning speed.Anyone who still held a gun aimed at them found their hands shot, and then the soldiers struck them down with the back of their weapon, sending them crashing to the g