When I found out that Eric had political interests in me, I knew that this interrogation was just a cover to try and get back at me. He would go to any lengths to make amends with me for having eliminated Zhar, his adoptive brother, even if I had acted in self-defence."I can see your pupils dilating; you realise now that I won't let you off easily, right? Forget about your dinner promise; I'll keep your lovely lady waiting. Maybe until she gets bored and considers me as your replacement?" he joked, which wasn't funny at all."Hey, don't use Anne as a subject of your jokes," Bash rebuked.'Hm, I never thought there would come a day when we'd share the same principles.'"Alright, boss," Eric raised his hands as if surrendering. "Let's not bother with the interrogation. Just throw this guy into the most isolated prison here; don't let him see the sun until he breaks and surrenders.""Hey, you can't do this to me! Anne will expose your behaviour if I don't return as promised tonight!" I
[I might not be coming home soon. Don't worry about me, but stay cautious. If I haven't returned, don't go anywhere; they want you, too. Waiting patiently for you to slip.]Anne read Danzel's message, realising the hidden meaning he conveyed. He prohibited her from going anywhere because she was still being watched. Indirectly, he wanted to convey that he meant Dr Bertha. Why was the situation getting more complicated for them?But despite waiting for news from Danzel and receiving his message, it only added to her confusion. If Danzel wouldn't be coming home soon, she suspected they had detained him. It was terribly unfair. They had even celebrated their success earlier, only to discover it was all an illusion.[I'll wait for you,] Anne replied shortly afterwards, unsure if her message would be read or not.She was ready to leave the recreation room, where she had been waiting anxiously for Danzel, walking back and forth. But she heard a faintly familiar notification sound coming fro
"Rupert Anderson? A rising young entrepreneur? Yet I've never heard his name even once," Meha thought while reading the file sent by Danzel.Then she remembered that she shouldn't question the existence of Rupert because she was the turtle in her shell. Perhaps even during an apocalypse, she wouldn't notice, as she was comfortable hiding in her stuffy office. She was the one who had no idea about the political world and power struggles. She only focused on helping the ordinary people who needed her support to hold those in power accountable. Now, she had to stand on the opposite side of the bridge and defend the very people who had been her rivals all this time."Hmm... Danzel knows I won't take the dishonest side, no matter our previous relationship or how much I owe him. I won't compromise my principles. So... does this Rupert guy really have a clean business? Hm, interesting...""Oh, and it gets even more interesting... He's challenging to bring Merrick Corp down? Tsk tsk tsk... a
*Gulp*Geoffrey clutched his pocket, concealing the evidence."You're not polite, Meha, snooping around other people's rooms. Well, if you're handling this case, fine. Besides, unlike you, I have a busy schedule," Geoffrey hastily left the room."Don't forget to return what you received from Merrick, Geoffrey..." Meha taunted casually. Geoffrey looked around, hoping no one else heard Meha's voice."Shut your mouth, Meha, if you don't want to get into trouble.""Can't you come up with a more creative threat? I'm bored of hearing the same words over and over..." Meha pretended to yawn. "If your IQ were the size of your shoe, then please close the door on your way out," Meha's parting remark left Geoffrey speechless."Okay! Where were we? Oh yes, the evidence from the plaintiff?" Meha asked Eric.Eric gazed at his subordinate, who then handed over the results of the forensic investigation. "Here it is, Your Honor."[I've removed Danzel's fingerprints from the database and replaced them w
"Is there any pizza left for me?" I popped my head into the kitchen, surprising Anne and Mr. Rocky."Danzel! You're out! Thank God!" Mr. Rocky exclaimed."But... you said you wouldn't be home anytime soon," Anne replied, still in disbelief. I noticed the pizza in front of them remained untouched as if they had lost their appetite. I grabbed a slice and devoured it in a single bite, genuinely hungry from missing lunch. With my mouth full, I answered Anne."I got some help at the prosecutor's office. An old acquaintance.""Well, you're really lucky. You never cease to amaze me.""Sorry for making you worry, but I'm here now. If you guys don't eat your share, I'll devour it all," I joked, which made Mr. Rocky take a big bite of his pizza, and Anne followed suit. The mood in the room lightened a bit with my presence."So, what happened earlier? What were they accusing you of?""Zhar, they found my fingerprints on his body, but it's okay. I have evidence for my defence, so I got released."
"Who's Meha?" Anne suddenly asked. We were lying in bed, reluctant to get up after the passionate night we'd just shared."She was my lawyer before," I replied."Ah... Yes, her name does sound familiar. Since last night, I've wondered if I've read her name somewhere...""Why? Did you read my messages from last night?" I teasingly pinched her nose. Anne just grinned and mumbled an apology."Would you accompany me to meet her this afternoon?" I asked."But she wanted to meet Danzel," Anne responded."Yes..." I was still contemplating how to handle this situation. Should she know everything, or is it enough for her to know that Danzel and I are on good terms?"What do you think of her?" Anne was lying on my chest, her long, fragrant hair wafting into my olfactory senses. Her chest pressed against mine, awakening my desires."Dan, I need an explanation, not this again!" She pointed at my aroused member."That comes later; I'll answer it then," I teased, leading us to a desire-filled activ
*Cling*The sound of the doorbell ringing indicated someone entering, and the waiter approached Meha and led her to where Anne and I had been waiting."Oh, hi, we meet again, Mr Anderson. I usually don't meet my clients. Or am I in the wrong place?" Meha looked confused and glanced at the table number."No, I have been waiting for you.""Oh, but I had an appointment with someone else.""How about you have a seat first? Please let me introduce my wife, Anneke."Anne extended her hand, and Meha shook it, exchanging smiles and then feeling awkward."I know you are waiting for Danzel. Unfortunately, he can't make it today and asked me to represent him instead."Meha finally took a seat after I mentioned Danzel's name, her eyebrows furrowing in displeasure. "I didn't expect him to be a person who likes to break his promise. Well, perhaps this way, we are even."Meha then called the waiter, ordered wine, and waited awkwardly. The atmosphere had suddenly become tense."Don't you want to know
[...][A’ oh...][I've told you; you don't have to tell everyone about your true identity.]'Too late. Can you turn back time to two hours ago?'[You wish, now fix this.]'Any suggestions?'[You might not like it.]After considering the system's suggestion, although it was logical, I wouldn't say I liked it and wouldn't do it."Oh... You are Elliot's child?" Anne asked with a surprised expression."Yes... And that old man had the audacity to act like a parent after hiding behind Sonia for so long. I'd be better off without parents like I've used to all this time. Knowing my background isn't as great as I thought," Meha complained and returned to the café.Anne and I exchanged a quick glance, both feeling uneasy. If she was uneasy about Camilla being Meha's sister, I was uneasy because I had just given my ace card to my longtime enemy's child.After we both sat down, the atmosphere became awkward again."Why so silent? Did I say something wrong?" Meha looked at the two of us."How long