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.
After the chaos settled and they were able to communicate again over the radio, Caspian asked, "Trident, are you all okay?"He sighedNo response!A shiver of fear ran down Caspian's spine as he repeated, "T...trident, are you guys okay?"Once more, silence met him, stirring up confusion in his thoughts. Had their mission failed? Thirty minutes passed with no sign of life from the explosives they had set. Unexpectedly, Caspian's phone emitted a low rumble, jolting him from his reverie. He eagerly pressed it against his ear, curious to find out who was on the other side."Hello Navy SEALs," a voice boomed, bursting into mocking laughter. Caspian felt a surge of anger as he struggled to recognize the voice.Stunned, he realized that it was Magnus. Lying in wait with his sniper gun, he was consumed by shame."I don't know if we're alive!" Magnus taunted."But listen, if you're trying to protect Jenna because of her status, then you must protect me as well," Magnus yelled out in frustrati
Jenna's heart leapt into her throat as she heard the desperate screams of "Caspian!" She couldn't shake off the feeling of fear and concern. Yet, Caspian was nowhere to be found, lost in the dark depths below."Please save him!" Jenna pleaded, her voice choked with emotion. With flashlights in hand, the Navy SEALs unit dons their maritime gear and swiftly plunges into the water. Their mission was to find both Caspian and Magnus before time ran out.Despite their best efforts, they were only able to find Magnus, who was struggling to keep from sinking. Just in the nick of time, he was rescued, but Caspian was missing. And still Jenna's heart sank as she watched, helpless.On the bare floor, Magnus endured deep pain from his injured kneecap. And after a little treatment, the Navy SEALs team quickly restrained him with handcuffs, ready for return to the city.Magnus started laughing uncontrollably as he accepted the harsh reality of Caspian's possible drowning. His mocking smile gave J
Breathing heavily, Richardson's face contorted with agony, making it hard to discern Jenna's expression.He reached out a hand towards her and spoke softly, "Please, cooperate with me. I never could have imagined this going so wrong."Richardson took charge of the situation and admitted that Magnus had taken possession of them for his gain, his voice tinged with guilt.Silent and captivated, Jenna couldn't avert her gaze from her father's pained face. Her anger towards Magnus burned on after what she had experienced. It was a traumatic experience that she couldn't easily forgive or forget.Caspian let out a sigh of relief and turned to Jenna, speaking in hushed tones, "Mm-hmm. Listen to your father; I think he has admitted his mistakes."Jenna, overcome with doubt, shook her head in shock. She was really angry, but she had to grant her father's request and unwillingly decided to cooperate once more.Yet, in her heart, she questioned the potential consequences if Caspian hadn't stepped