As the clock struck 10:00 am, Caspian entered his BMW 7 Series Sedan, speeding with precision onto the main road. With ease, he made his way through traffic, heading towards the exclusive residence of the Everhart family. Upon reaching the estate, Caspian spotted Melinda strolling along the sidewalk railing. Confirming with a squint, he promptly pulled over next to her and honked the horn.Caspian's tinted car caught Melinda off guard, prompting her to approach it right away. Gradually, Caspian whined down the window, exposing a frigid smile as he greeted her with a wave. "Let me give you a ride!" he exclaimed.Melinda gladly accepted the unexpected offer and eagerly got into the car, finding instant relief from the cool air conditioning that dried her sweat. She couldn't help but was so amazed by the BMW's sleek interior and stunning features.Melinda finally found the courage to ask Caspian about his previous visit, "Why did you prevent me from telling my parents who you are?" she
In their swimsuits, Sylvie and her two friends, Beth and Lily, smoothly glide into the pool. Sylvie fought to catch her breath as she urgently brought her head above water. Unable to locate Lily and Beth, she was taken aback."Where are you, Lily and Beth?" Sylvie called out playfully as she looked around, surprised. Behind her, she was alerted by the sound of splashing water and turned to find them a bit farther off."You're so fast!" Lily said.With no hesitation, she extended her arms and executed a butterfly stroke, effortlessly propelling herself through the water. Using buoyancy, she made her way to her friends who commended her fast swimming abilities."You're fast, Sylvie," Lily said in amazement as she surfaced from a deep dive."Ah, not fast enough," Sylvie replied with a satisfied smirk. "I've been swimming since I was eight.""Wow," Lily exclaimed in awe."This pool is awesome!" added Beth, her voice hoarse from leaning on the edge of the pool."Yeah, it's great," Sylvie
Upon entering the hospital, Caspian breathed a sigh of relief. He took a quick look at what was around him.In an unexpected turn, Sylvie's father, Austin, mentioned his name. Caspian saw him surrounded by many security guards.He walked over with a stern expression, "I heard Sylvie was in an accident," he said sharply."Yes, thank you for sending Enzo's mercenary to help her," Austin expressed his appreciation."Let's go inside now," Austin urged Caspian as they headed towards the hospital ward to check on Sylvie."Do you know where she is?" Caspian asked skeptically."Of course, Dr. Parker will show us," Austin replied and pointed to the doctor behind them. Caspian whispered under his breath, "I didn't even notice him.""Welcome Dr. Parker," Caspian greeted with a smile and shook his hand."You're welcome boss," Dr. Parker replied politely as they walked through the hospital ward corridor."Just to confirm, are you the doctor taking care of Sylvie?" Caspian asked, furrowing his bro
The manager gave a quick nod of approval as he said, "Exactly."Jenna's demeanor shifted as she sneered at his reaction and asked, "Exactly what? I paid for these goods a while ago, so why should the price increase now? Talk to me, I don't understand what you're trying to say." The manager maintained composure while looking directly at Jenna, leaning back in his chair. "Not that. You purchased these items during a promo period, but failed to pick them up on time. Now that the sales promo has ended, the prices have increased by 35 percent."Frustration and anger bubbled inside Jenna as she retorted, "That's impossible. Your terms and conditions do not indicate any price hike for uncollected goods, so I want you to pay the original price for my purchases."The manager was taken aback by Jenna's stern expression, as she refused to back down. "Young lady, please stay calm. I never said you wouldn't get your purchases, but you will have to pay the increased price."Jenna's expression rema
Consumed by anger, he abruptly lunges towards Jenna, using sheer strength to press her against the wall. Her waist is tightly gripped by his hands, causing her to wince in pain.As they face each other in a fierce standoff, the tension between them becomes unbearable.The manager's mistake allowed Jenna to break free, leaving angry red marks on his skin. Without looking back, she fled, only to bump into Caspian in her haste. As he called out to her, she came to an abrupt halt, her expression transforming into a cold and hostile one."Caspian, why are you here again?" Her voice held a hint of disdain as she glared at him."I was just looking for a nearby restaurant," Caspian replied quickly, feigning a smile but unable to hide the concern in his eyes.Jenna's breath hitched as Caspian's intense gaze met hers. She couldn't help but notice the mixture of worry and determination in his eyes, even though she tried to keep him at arm's length."Are...are you alright? You don't look well,"
Observing Sydney's tense gaze, Jenna leaned in closer and gave her a disapproving look. Magnus let out a loud sigh and furrowed his brows in anger. "Of course, I would say Caspian is playing with fire," he bellowed, his voice booming with authority. Magnus's eyes widened at the mention of Sylvie's name. "Wait, your dad told you he wouldn't recognize me as your boyfriend because of Caspian?" He stuttered aloud, curiosity evident in her voice. Jenna cursed under her breath, showing no interest in Caspian. "I never planned to get into a relationship with him," she said firmly. "But his girlfriend has been threatening me, so it's not even an option." "Girlfriend...who is she?" Sydney asked, her interest piqued. "Sylvie Miles," Jenna replied quickly. "She's the daughter of Austin, the party leader of Allied Democrats." Magnus raised an eyebrow at the mention of Sylvie. "Sylvie? She was recently in an accident," he said, a sly grin appearing on his face as he mockingly imitated her.
Caspian let out a deep sigh, his warm grin spreading across his face as he stated firmly, "Yeah, I'm glad you're here today."The owner of the supermarket lowered his head in a slight bow, returning the smile. "It's a pleasure, boss," he said.Puff! Caspian nodded.His smile widening, he blurted out, "Good. As I mentioned when I called you to my office, I want to discuss purchasing your supermarket.""Absolutely, yes." The man nodded in confirmation, eager to make the sale.Caspian took a moment to recall what he had said to the owner during their last conversation. "Oh okay," he replied with raised eyebrows.Suddenly, Caspian's tone turned serious. "I have to admit something. I didn't plan on actually buying the supermarket. Witnessing how your manager treated one of my relatives was why I decided to buy it."Caspian's words caught the supermarket owner off guard. The sale was his hope for extra funds to invest elsewhere. Furrowing his brows and shaking his head in disbelief, he ask
Gasps and bubbles shattered the silence of the ocean as six Navy SEAL units advanced towards the islet via an inlet. Their gear for underwater exploration was top-notch, consisting of MK25 rebreathers, waterproof rucksacks, and compressed oxygen cylinders. When they arrived on land, they were faced with a rocky landscape that needed to be climbed to reach their objective. On a crucial assignment, the team known as Trident aimed to apprehend fugitives like Magnus and his allies. Because they were to save Jenna as well, Caspian joined the team unnoticed.However, as they got ready to climb, they discovered they were seven instead of six. Confusion and suspicion crept in as they glanced at each other in silence. One of them was pretending to be part of the team, wearing their official mission gear. In that instant, Caspian, the team's final member, made himself known by taking off his mask. After he clarified his identity, the tension dissipated and they carried on with their mission.