The reopening party of the Empire State Hotel began with a grand flourish. The ballroom was elegantly decorated with sparkling lights, floral arrangements, and rich drapery that gave a setting of perfect ambiance for the night.Prominent guests started to arrive in glamorous attire, filling the room with a buzz of excitement and anticipation.The Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Henrik Johansen, took to the stage. He was a charismatic man known for hosting high-profile events. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the grand reopening of the Empire State Hotel!" he announced through the speakers. "We have a fantastic night planned for you, filled with music, dance, and delightful cuisine."The waiters moved through the crowd, offering champagne and hors d'oeuvres. A live band played soft jazz music, adding to the sophisticated atmosphere.Mr. Johansen began introducing some of the notable guests. "We are honored to have with us tonight some of the most distinguished figures in the nightly industr
The room buzzed with murmurs and curious glances as the guests turned to see what was happening."Oh my God! What’s going on?" one guest whispered to another."Oh my, did he just try to hit the young CEO?" Someone gasped.Erling struggled against Conor's grip, his face red with rage. "How dare you touch me?" he shouted. He tried to hit Conor, but Conor easily pushed him to the floor."Is that Voss? Why is he shouting?" another guest asked, craning their neck to get a better view.Voss scrambled to his feet, still fuming. "You’ll regret this! Nobody disrespects Erling Voss!" he screamed. His boys, who had been watching from the sidelines, rushed over to defend him.Franklin's security agents quickly surrounded him too, their eyes locked on Voss and his five boys. The air was thick with anticipation, and you could feel the adrenaline pumping through everyone's veins.Voss took a step forward, his fists clenched and ready for a fight. His boys followed, trying to look tough. But Franklin
After the incident, Franklin decided to join some of the prestigious guests who didn't receive a formal introduction in the VVIP area. Mr. Hughes was already there, chatting with them.Franklin walked in and the guests turned to greet him, their faces lighting up with recognition and curiosity."Ah, Franklin! Good to see you," said Mr. Hughes, ushering him over to the group."Hello everyone," Franklin greeted them with a smile. "I hope you're all enjoying the evening despite the little commotion earlier."One of the guests, a tall man with a distinguished look, nodded. "Yes, that was quite the scene. I’m Jens Rolfstad from Aurora Holdings. I must say, your team handled it well.""Thank you, Mr. Rolfstad," Franklin replied. "We aim to ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests."A woman with elegant attire chimed in. "I’m Ingrid from the Oslo Nightlife Consortium. That man, Voss, seems to think he owns the place. He was out of line."Franklin sighed. "Yes, unfortunately, some peop
Tony and his group, which included Gary, Axel, and Zach, had succeeded in taking out the power supply in the entire building, plunging the Empire State Hotel into darkness.The task was relatively easy, all thanks to Richmond Wright giving them a thorough overview of the entire hotel building, including the power station.Tony had the blueprints of the hotel memorized. They sneaked into the basement where the main power controls were located.Gary, the tech guy, swiftly cut the main power lines while Axel and Zach stood guard, ready for any interference.As the lights sparked and then went out, Tony smiled and signaled his group to move out. They knew the darkness would create chaos and confusion, making it easier for the next part of their plan.“Good job, guys,” Tony whispered. “Now let’s get back to our meeting point and wait for Group 2 to do their thing.”Immediately the lights were out, Hank and his group, which comprised Vince, Roy, and Deke, were ready for action. Their job wa
Inside the private lounge, Franklin and Daisy were startled after the lights went out followed by sporadic shooting.The glass of wine Daisy had offered Franklin slipped from his hand and shattered on the floor of the private lounge.Suddenly, the door to the lounge burst open, and Daisy shrieked, hiding behind Franklin. Franklin instinctively tried to protect her. But then he recognized the figure who had entered: it was Conor, his butler."Hello, sir," Conor whispered urgently, putting his finger to his lips to signal for silence. "We are under attack.""What? How? What's going on?" Franklin asked, his voice tinged with fear and confusion."No time to explain," Conor replied, his voice firm but quiet. "We need to get out of here now. There's an exit that leads through the back to the courtyard. I've arranged for a helicopter to take you away from here."Franklin wondered if Mr. Voss had returned to attack him. But that didn't seem possible, as Conor had already taken care of Voss an
Back at the Empire State Hotel, all the guests and workers were gathered in one place in the ballroom.Big Joe and his boys ordered everyone to switch off their phones, make no phone calls, and lie down with their faces to the ground. Big Joe, pacing around the room, barked orders, "Everyone, heads down! No one moves, no one talks unless I say so!"The frightened guests and workers complied, trembling as they lay on the ground. Some whispered prayers, while others just sobbed quietly.Big Joe’s boys walked around, ensuring everyone stayed down, occasionally kicking someone to enforce compliance.Big Joe started to engage the hostages in conversation. "Who’s the manager?" He demanded, his voice echoing through the room.Everyone kept quiet, too scared to speak. A few began pleading, "Please, don’t hurt us. We’re just guests here."Big Joe grew impatient. "I asked a question! Who's the manager here?"After a moment of silence, Mr. Hughes, trembling, indicated that he was the manager. “
Inside the bulletproof car, Richmond Wright received the information that Franklin is the owner and current CEO of the Empire State Hotel.Richmond's eyes widened in shock as he processed the news. "Franklin? The owner of the Empire State Hotel?" He muttered, almost in disbelief.Casey felt a mix of surprise and unease too; she has always known that something about Franklin’s identity does not add up. "How did he pull this off?" she whispered, more to herself than to Richmond.Richmond on the other hand has always thought of Franklin as just a nobody. But now, realizing he had somehow acquired the money, power, and influence to purchase his family's most prestigious hotel. He became short of words.The security team, stationed around the car, quickly opened the doors for them.Richmond and Casey walked out with boldness toward the entrance of the hotel.Inside the ballroom, the guests and workers were still lying on the floor, their faces pale and their bodies trembling.Big Joe stood
In the quiet of the room, Daisy was already thinking of how she could get Franklin to drink the supplement. She had to be very careful, so she started by pretending to be worried about him and everything that had just happened. "Franklin," Daisy said softly while still sitting close to him on the bed, "I'm so scared. I don't know what I would do if something happened to you. You've been so strong through all this, but you need to relax and take care of yourself too."Franklin looked at her, his face tired and stressed. "I know, Daisy. It's been a rough night. But I need to stay sharp, just in case anything else happens."Daisy nodded, her face showing concern, but inside, she was already planning her next move. "Of course," she said, "but at least have something to drink. It'll help you calm down." She reached for a bottle of wine on the table. "Let me pour you a glass."Franklin hesitated. "I don't think I should be drinking right now. I need to keep a clear head."Daisy smiled swee