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
One hour before Dominic arrived.That night, Dominic was on his way to a bar. However, while he sat in the back seat of his car, a voice message came in. “Maretti?” he muttered, opening the message. "Idiots, did they make a mistake?"At that moment, he realized that Maretti and Harris were carrying out a mission to trap Zane and deliver him alive to Morano, the number one leader of The Crimson Syndicate. “Dominic, come to the restaurant immediately, we need your help now! Otherwise, we’ll be in serious trouble.”He trembled upon hearing the voice message, imagining that this trouble might be connected to Morano. “Turn around, now!” he ordered his personal driver. He quickly made a U-turn and headed straight for the restaurant where Maretti was. Though Morano appeared calm and composed, he held many mysteries that none of the other members knew about.Meanwhile, Cecilia, managing everything from a distance, had hacked into the entire CCTV system of the restaurant where Maretti
The fake Zane let out a booming laugh, causing the three leaders of The Crimson to become alert.“I never expected that the people who are so well-known for their wealth and cruelty would turn out to be just a bunch of fools.”“You bastard! Who are you really?!” Maretti asked, shocked by Zane’s sudden change in demeanor.Then, without the sound of a door opening, someone suddenly appeared behind Maretti.It was the real Zane, using his teleportation ability. He was dressed in all black, wearing a black hat and mask.He smiled and leaned slightly toward Maretti’s ear, whispering, “Were you looking for me?”Maretti and Harris were startled by Zane’s sudden appearance.“Who are you?!” Maretti quickly shifted and looked behind her.She was shocked to see who was clearly standing behind her. “How did you appear behind me so suddenly?!”“Are you afraid, Ms. Maretti? I just wanted to have a little fun with you, the feared leaders of The Crimson... But it seems you're not as terrifying as peo
Zane stood tall before Maretti. As he pulled the syringe from his pocket, Dominic attempted to charge at him.However, his efforts were in vain. The fake Zane quickly intercepted him, and the two became locked in a fight.While the fake Zane was busy with Dominic, Harris tried to help free Maretti. He picked up a chair and aimed to strike Zane with it.But with measured reflexes and senses, Zane calmly lifted his right leg backward. It hit the chair that was thrown at him, causing it to rebound and hit Harris instead.Seeing Zane about to inject Maretti made her act. She tried to push Zane away, but her attempt was useless—Zane’s muscles were too strong.“I’m stronger than you think,” Zane said, cornering Maretti.Without wasting any more time, he grabbed Maretti’s hand with his other hand, the one not holding the syringe.Zane knew they had to act quickly. They were aware that their leader, Morano, wouldn’t sit idly by if something serious happened to his subordinates.At that moment
After Zane successfully subdued the three leaders of The Crimson, he put on his advanced glasses, designed for enhanced vision. "Good job, Alfred, I can see everything clearly," he said, speaking into his earpiece. At that moment, Zane could see the busy city and a convoy of black cars. It was obvious that they belonged to Morano’s men. "Yes, Master. Morano’s forces will arrive soon. It’s best if you move quickly," Alfred replied from a rooftop.The sudden cut of the CCTV feed had already made Morano suspicious, so he ordered his men to head to the location where Maretti and Harris were. However, this was something Zane’s team had anticipated.Alfred was in charge of monitoring the area around the restaurant building. After Zane neutralized the mafia leaders, Zane, Laura, his stuntman, and Cedric tied them up and took them to the basement to load them into their vehicle.Meanwhile, Alfred was tasked with slowing down Morano's men from reaching the restaurant building if Zane hadn
Zane stood on top of a building across from the FBI office. He had successfully completed his first mission, and to his surprise, it had been easier than expected. Maretti, Harris, and Dominic lay bound, their hands and feet tied, though their mouths were left free. The flashes from the cameras of journalists bombarded them. "Stop it! You fools!" Harris shouted, demanding the reporters stop taking pictures and recording. "Zane Gardner! This is all Zane Gardner's doing! You're idiots; you should be after him, not gathered here. We are the victims!" Maretti yelled. But their cries fell on deaf ears, as the journalists ignored them and broadcasted everything live on TV and the internet. The headline read: "The Biggest Scandal of the Century: Elite Businessmen Exposed as World Mafia Leaders!" Everyone flooded the comment sections. "What is this? What have they done?" "Can't you read the headline clearly?" "This is the biggest public deception. I always thought they were
Zane and Claire stepped outside and joined the others. Zane gave a speech, expressing his gratitude for the hard work and unity his team had shown. Afterward, Zane offered to grill some meat for his colleagues, and everyone enjoyed the party.After they successfully completed their first mission, Zane returned to his usual routine. The restaurant he managed grew more popular and busy, and as always, Zane continued to handle his office work with precision and discipline. He constantly strived to complete everything to perfection.Occasionally, Claire would visit him, and they would have lunch together. News about their closeness spread widely, and there were even rumors that they were getting married soon. They just laughed at the rumors, but they didn’t clarify anything either.After Zane successfully handed over Maretti, Harris, and Dominic to the FBI, he also had Cecilia upload all the evidence of their crimes onto the internet. The evidence was easily accessible to netizens,