After a few days had passed since that meeting, Zane and Laura found themselves standing on the manicured green of a golf course, just as they had agreed. The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the field, while a gentle breeze whispered through the trees. Behind them, Laura's assistant and Cedric stood quietly, observing the scene with careful eyes. In this meeting, it was Laura's first time encountering Cedric as Zane's trusted confidant. To their surprise, it turned out that Laura and Cedric already knew each other—a revelation that was just as new to Zane. Cedric then revealed another unexpected aspect of Laura's background: she was a highly skilled senior spy, a fact that left Zane astonished. Additionally, Laura was not only a master of espionage but also an exceptional fighter. "I never would have guessed that you were Cedric's boss, Zane," Laura said. She stood close to him, watching intently as he lined up his shot. Zane, focused on his ball, pau
Meanwhile, in a large room adorned with numerous antique and expensive items, five leaders of The Crimson sat gathered. That afternoon, they were holding a meeting at their headquarters. Morano, the number one leader of the group, sat on a single sofa at the end of the table. To his left and right, Harris and Maretti sat on single chairs. On the opposite side were Dominic and Alessandra.Morano spoke, “Harris, Maretti, how far have you progressed in gathering information on the man with the hat and Zane Gardner?”“Morano, don't worry, we're almost done with this mission. It’s been easy for me, hahaha,” Harris responded proudly, letting out a deep chuckle.Maretti crossed her legs elegantly and said, “It won’t be long now before that man falls into my trap. He’ll soon know my charm.”“Ch,” Alessandra sneered. “That’s not charm, you shameless woman.”“What did you say?” Maretti uncrossed her legs, leaning slightly forward as she gripped the armrests of her chair.“Maretti, control you
Zane and his team continued their meeting, the serious atmosphere palpable in the room. Zane knew he had no time to waste; he had to act before the leaders of The Crimson could make their move. "Cecilia, do you have a way to create that mask?" Zane asked. Following Laura’s suggestion, Zane planned to be in two places at once, gathering evidence related to the illegal arms trade. "I believe so," Cecilia replied, her voice filled with excitement. She had already requested image processing software and algorithms from Celine to help create the mask. Cecilia motioned for the team to follow her to her favorite laboratory. As they walked, she explained that Celine had once produced a mask that was an exact replica of her boss, Arthur Gardner. Using Celine's 3D editing software and image processing algorithms, Cecilia wouldn't need to start from scratch. She just needed to perform a high-resolution 3D scan of Zane’s face to capture its precise dimensions. Zane sat in
Alfred revealed the truth to Zane: his grandfather had been exploited by Morano for the interests of his organization, known to this day as The Crimson Syndicate. His grandfather was imprisoned for a very long time, forced to use his powers to fight those who opposed the group. John had secretly been meditating to reach the pinnacle of his cultivation power. One day, John succeeded. At the peak of his power, he gained the ability to teleport over considerable distances. Utilizing his newfound skill, John was able to effortlessly teleport, ultimately freeing himself from Morano's grasp. Consequently, Morano has struggled to track and locate John to this day. Alfred provided a detailed account of what his grandfather had endured. At the end of his explanation, he concluded, “Master, that’s why I suspect Morano has become aware of your existence as Mr. Clark’s grandson, due to your mysterious actions during that accident night.” The night when Zane disguised himself b
Zane sat beside Alfred, while John sat on the other side of the modern, plush sofa.Zane began to speak, “Grandfather, I didn’t expect this place to be so advanced, especially with the entrance hidden in a seemingly untouched cave.”“Yes, all of this is thanks to Alfred. He helped me acquire this advanced equipment,” John replied. He continued, “Zane, I’ve heard from Alfred that your cultivation has improved significantly. I’m very proud of you.”“Grandfather, I should be the one thanking you for granting me this incredible power,” Zane responded.John smiled, “I’m glad you’ve grown so well, Zane, even though your late wife’s family treated you poorly.”“That was just a part of my journey to where I am now. It doesn’t matter at all, Grandfather,” Zane replied.John stood up and motioned for Zane to follow him. “Come with me, Zane.”This was a moment John had long awaited. As they walked toward a room, John said, “Alfred has told me a lot about your life, including your current mission
As soon as Zane swallowed the crystal, he felt a faint vibration coursing through his body, as if energy was moving beneath his skin. The sensation made his heart beat stronger, his senses sharpen, and his vision become clearer. Colors around him grew more vivid and intense, as though his perception had been heightened. Zane felt a sudden urge to step forward, but as he did, he didn’t move physically—he faded out of existence. In the blink of an eye, Zane found himself standing in a completely different spot, right in front of a wall. Startled, he lost his balance and fell. “Hahaha,” John laughed, amused by Zane’s clumsy reaction. John walked over to him and helped him up, firmly gripping Zane’s arms. He smiled, proud and satisfied. “Zane, now you can use this power to complete your mission,” John said. Zane smiled and nodded, his excitement barely contained. After gaining this new power, Zane practiced his teleportation ability at the house his grandfather had gi
The FalconX launch event was about to begin. Before Zane, as the CEO, entered to start the event, Maretti and Harris were seen sitting side by side.“Why are you here at this event, Harris?” Maretti asked irritably. “Don’t mess up my plans.”Previously, Maretti had planned to attend the event alone, without Harris. Maretti intended to flirt with Zane during the event and entice him into continuing the evening with dinner. After that, Harris would follow and capture Zane. However, Harris suddenly changed the plan.“Haha, don’t worry. I’ll make sure our plan goes smoothly,” he replied.“Besides, you said you’re not familiar with Zane and always end up in confrontations with him. But why aren’t you embarrassed to show your face in front of him? What an idiot,” she said.“How could I miss this? It’s a major event, and I’m representing my company here. So, it’s an opportunity not to be wasted,” he replied.“Disgusting, what a shameless person,” she said.Maretti stepped on his foot, caus
That night, the fake Zane and Maretti were already seated in a VIP dining room at the restaurant. They sat across from each other.Even though they were in a VIP room, Maretti had rented out all the seats in the restaurant. She did this because she didn’t want anyone to know about the event.At that moment, Cedric, Maretti’s bodyguard, was standing watch outside the VIP room door. Morano had instructed all the leaders of The Crimson that their mission was a secret.Maretti had changed her dress. She was now wearing a short black dress with thin straps tied behind her neck. The dress had a low neckline, revealing part of her chest. Her outfit was sexy and provocative.“Zane Gardner, finally, I get to meet a successful young CEO like you,” Maretti said.“Yes, of course. I’m also pleased to meet a successful young entrepreneur like you. I have much to learn from you,” replied the fake Zane.Maretti leaned forward slightly, showing a bit more of her chest. “But are you sure I’m just a