Moments later, a friendly waiter approached their table, his warm smile adding to the welcoming atmosphere of the place. "Good evening, what can I get for you?" he inquired, ready to take down their orders."I think we'll go for a large pizza, please. And for drinks, we'll have some Coke," Alejandro said, speaking on behalf of the group.The waiter nodded, jotting down their order with practiced ease. "Excellent choice. I'll have that out to you in no time," he assured them, before hurrying off to convey their order to the kitchen.As they waited for their meal, the group engaged in light-hearted conversation, Minutes later, the waiter returned with a steaming hot, large pizza, expertly placing it on the table with a flourish. The tantalizing aroma of melted cheese, savory toppings, and freshly baked crust filled the air, fueling their appetites even more. "Here's your pizza, enjoy your meal," the waiter said with a smile, before deftly setting down their glasses of refreshing Coke.
Paige stepped forward, her kind eyes reflecting a sense of understanding. "Alejandro, you don't have to feel threatened by Zandos presence. I am sorry I did not inform you that we brought him along with Emilia. I know You're conscious of him because of how he was looking at Queency. But we need him for what lays ahead. Please trust that he means no harm," she said softly, hoping to convey a message of reassurance.Alejandro's stern expression softened as he began to sense the sincerity in Paige's words. He could not tell her his other reason for been wearily of Zandos. "Fine." He mumbled. "But rest assured, I'll be watching closely," Alejandro said, turning to address Zandos directly.*********~AMAZON FAMILY HOUSE ~Carmichael came home with a relieved sigh and sank into the chair, feeling the weight of the day's stress melting away as Allen Carmichael began massaging his shoulders. "Ah, that feels good," Carmichael exclaimed with a contented smile, savoring the relief coursing throu
There was another moment of silence, and then Carmichael spoke again. "Mum, I have something I need to tell you." His voice was hesitant but he knew he has me to say it."Go on my child. What is it?" She asked gently.Carmichael inhaled deeply and regarded his mother with a mix of excitement and gratitude. "I..I've finally gotten what I have been searching for. And now, I can happily lead AMAZION TECH INC without the board members saying anything about it."Mrs. Amazon's expression softened as she listened to her son. She gently placed her hand on his. "Oh, my dear, that is such great news. But how were you able to get it? And what might it be?"Carmichael smiled and removed the pendant from around his neck, placing it on his hand to show her. "This is it. It is not just a pendant; it also holds the key to the rightful owner of AMAZION TECH INC." He explained with a glee on his face. "And about how I got it? I was lucky enough to come across it back in Italy."The pendant sparkled in
Lindsey coughed lightly, attempting to disguise the blush creeping up her cheeks. "My grandma never really said anything, mainly because my dad was always hovering around. And when I tried to get answers from her during our rare alone time, she was always tight-lipped. I guess it had something to do with my dad," she revealed, her voice tinged with a hint of frustration." But... She did tell me his name." She continued. "It is Michael."Alejandro nodded, understanding the weight of Lindsey's words. "Michael. That's a start, at least. Maybe we can look into this together, if you're comfortable with that," He offered, his voice filled with determination. "Sometimes, uncovering family mysteries can be a delicate process, but, you have is the hackers group behind you and a supportive group of friends."Emilia and Zandos nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to help Lindsey in her search for answers. Queency gave Lindsey's hand a reassuring squeeze, silently conveying her supp
Alejandro turned to her. "AMAZONIAN TECH INC.," he muttered, earning gasps from the group. Now that he thought about it, this AMAZONIAN TECH INC might be related to Lindsey."Does that name ring a bell?" he directed the question to Lindsey.Lindsey was still trying to wrap her head around the fact that there was a company named after her father. "No," she shook her head. "Guess Dad must have kept that away from me," she muttered angrily."So... You have never heard of that company name before?" Alejandro asked, shock evident on his face."No. I have been abroad all my life, and when my parents decided it was time for me to come back home, we stayed in Texas where my dad decided to spend time with Mum and me up until the death of my parents," she disclosed."How long did you and your parents stay in Texas?" Emilia chimed in."A year, and..." she revealed, "..That was where I met my best friend Karen, whose mum was also a best friend of my parents." Lindsey's mouth hung open, and her ey
As they sat down in the living room, Jeff noticed a photo on the mantelpiece. It was a photo of him and Carlos on their first date, smiling and laughing together. He couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia"I still can't believe how long it's been since we went on our first date," he said, his eyes fixed on the photo. "It feels like a lifetime ago.""It does," Carlos agreed. "But even though so much has changed, I'm glad that some things have stayed the same. Like our love for each other."Jeff nodded, his heart swelling with gratitude. "Me too. I'm so glad that I met you Carlos." He hesitated for a moment, then added, "And I'm glad we're still together even with everything going on around us."Carlos reached out and placed a hand on Jeff's arm. "We've been through a lot together, Jeff. We've been through good times and bad. But I always knew that no matter what happened, you will always be the love of my life. That is not something that can be broken so easily."Jeff felt tears we
Carmichael nodded in agreement with Jeff's assessment, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders."You are right Jeff, but I don'thave any person in mind and I don't want to keep looking over my shoulder waiting for that person to strike." Carmichael's voice was full of determination. "I can feel it in my bones, and I need to be the one to strike first."Jeff thought for a moment, trying to come up with a solution. "Have you considered getting more security for your home and office? And maybe CCTV camara that would make you feel a bit safer?"Carmichael shook his head. "I need to catch this person before he does more than siphon my money," he said. "And you are the only person I trust.""I understand,"Jeff said. "But in the meantime, you need to do what you can to keep yourself and your family safe. Don't you think it's worth it to have some extra protection, just until you figure out who's behind this?"Carmichael sighed, knowing that Jeff was right. "I guess you're right. It's not a
Lindsey became even redder, if that was possible. "No, no, no, no," she rushed out, flailing her arms around, while Emilia and Zandos watched the scene with their heads tilted back in confusion.Queency laughed at her reaction before addressing her friends. " I have never seen her so flustered before." She chided."Nonsense," Lindsey said in a rush. "I'm just not used to seeing you guys so affectionate with each other. That's all." She blurted.Alejandro moved to his sister's side and slung his arm around her neck. "You are going to have to get used to it." Alejandro quipped." Of course," Lindsey responded.Queency moved closer to Lindsey. "Have you forgotten that we are brothers and sisters?" She muttered quietly.Lindsey gasped when she remembered. "I guess the information must have slipped my mind," she mumbled quietly. "Sorry.""It's okay," Queency stated. "Just don't tell Emilia and Zandos."Lindsey made the motion of sealing her lips."If she is not your girlfriend, then what i