It has been two days since the fire outbreak and no one has get to recovered from the disaster. Evan stared out of his office with a slight frown on hid face as he glanced at the faint smoke ahead. Thankfully, the Mayor was able to send over a team of experts to take out the fire before things could get out of hand. And a day after that, the news carried out a report with the headlines that over 3,000 people lost their lives and 200s were found injured.Evan sighed heavily as he glanced at his office that looked a little lonely and dejected, and somehow he suddenly remembered that Vera and Rosetta must be stuck in Venton City. "Damn it! I asked them to stay back here In Santos city until I returned. What the hell got over her to make her think of going to Santos City?" Evan's eyes turned cold as his hand rang through his head in frustration."Now the airlines aren't working anymore until this issue died down," He added with a soft sigh that escaped his lips. He looked around for a
In the heart of Santos city, a luxurious meeting room exuded an air of opulence and sophistication. From its floor-to-ceiling windows, the rhythmic dance of the bustling cityscape stretched out below, a tapestry of lights and movement. The walls were adorned with elegant art pieces, accentuating the rich mahogany furniture that exuded a timeless charm.Standing in the center of the room was Evan, his stance radiating an aura of authority, like a general surveying his domain.Opposite Evan stood Lilliana, a fierce presence in her own right. Her regal posture and steely gaze betrayed no weakness, as if challenging him to a duel of wits. In the dim light of the room, her features were cast in shadows, adding to the air of mystery that surrounded her.Despite the elegance of the room, an undercurrent of tension was palpable. As the seconds ticked by, the silence seemed to pulse with anticipation, awaiting the first strike of this silent battle."It's a rare privilege to share this me
“So that was the plan?" Evan muttered as he chuckled softly at the words Liliana had told him. "I am still waiting to hear what my company will gain from all of this. It will be very tricky if the public finds out about it..." Evan trailed off, his gaze fixed on Liliana. A heavy silence hung between them, punctuated only by the soft click of his hands gripping the table in front of him. Liliana, unfazed by Evan's concerns, reached into her pocket, producing a document with a slight flick of her wrist."Before you jump to conclusions, perhaps you should consider this." Liliana's voice was calm, yet authoritative as she placed the document on the table.Evan's eyes darted between the document and Liliana's face, his brow furrowing in a mix of curiosity and wariness. Hesitantly, he reached out, his hand hovering above the paper as if it might burn him. Liliana's expression remained impassive, but her gaze never wavered from Evan's. "It's not every day an opportunity like this comes al
A few miles away from the street where the fire outbreak had occurred, a grandiloquent building stood majestically under the blazing sun. Behind the elegant façade of the glittering glasses, the building exuded an air of grandeur and wealth. But despite its alluring exterior, the interior was a stark contrast, with its suffocating atmosphere and the haggard appearance of a man with dark lines etched on his pale face made things more complicated.“Sir we can't stay here without doing anything. The press are still on our necks waiting to hear a speech from us," A lady's voice sounded in the room and soon after the crisp clacking of heels resonated in the air.The man's dull eyes stared into emptiness as they pondered on thoughts only known to them. “I can't go out there and give a speech, Elis. It's best that I stay here and mourn my son's death in peace. I do not want to hear their nonsense accusations against him," He said as he closed his eyes to seal off a dark memory that threate
The clamor of the restaurant was drowned out by Vera's racing thoughts as she studied the woman before her. The blonde-haired stranger sat with a smile on her face, insistently gesturing towards the ringing phone in her hand. It was clear she wanted Vera to take a look. “Just give it a go. I assure you that I bring no harm," She smiled and the frown on Vera's face lessened. She glanced sideways and noticed Ezra walking towards their direction with a tray in hand. On seeing this, she sighed lightly, then glanced at the blonde woman who claimed her name was Rose. “I will take it," Vera finally replied as she took the phone from the table and answered the call. “Hello?" She called out and at the same time fixed her eyes on the woman as she watched her closely.Who knows what she plans to do to her when she lets her guards down? “Hey Vera, it is Claus. How have you been?" Claus's calm voice sounded from the phone and Vera's eyes widened slightly.She couldn't help but hold the phone
“None at the moment, sir," Claus replied and Evan nodded. He leaned against the chair and sighed heavily as all the exhaustion hiding in his body washed over him. He glanced at Claus for a while then sighed as he leaned forward and gazed at the document Liliana had given to him. “Very soon. There will be a joint cooperation between Vertice Capital and Marthra." He said and Claus flashed him a surprise look. “That's good… I didn't expect them to agree to help us,” Claus smiled and Evan gazed at him for a while before he shook his head lightly. “In order for them to help us we have to clear the mess in the city," Evan said and Claus frowned slightly." Oh… That's it? But I still don't get it. I thought they can clear things out themselves? Why are they trying to get you involved in it?" Claus asked and Evan smiled softly. " That was what came to my mind when she proposed such a deal to me. But then… I do not care or wish to know what they planned to do or what they tend to gain from
“What did you just say happened to my sister?” Christel asked in a cold tone as she walked towards her assistant with anger visible in her eyes. Her assistant's eyes widened in horror on seeing the expression on her face. She didn't believe him!“I am not lying to you ma'am," Xavier replied in a nervous tone, as he lowered his gaze not to meet her eyes. His left hand went inside the cross bag around his neck as he searched for something. And after a while, he brought his phone out of his bag. “I know that you won't believe me, but please check this, ” Xavier muttered as he handed over the phone to her.“I will get the car ready," He said as he turned and left the place. Christel watched him leave the place and soon after silence was restored to the empty hallway. She unlocked the screen of the phone and glanced at the bold headline before her. *CULPRITS OR VICTIMS: THE TWO CORPSE FOUND IN THE REDROSE STREET IN SANTOS CITY*Her gaze turned from anger to terror and then fear as
Back in Santos City ~The sounds of heels resonated in the empty hallway of the 18 floor and soon after a soft hume could be heard playing on the background. “Ra ta ta," Williams's voice echoed in the hallway and soon after he came to a stop in front of the only door available in the long hallway.His left hand streched forward as he knocked softly on the door. After he did that, he went silent and took a step back as he waited for the person inside to grant him the permission to walk in. “Come in," Evan's calm voice sounded from the office and without hesitation, William held the knob of the door and twisted it as he made his way inside the office. As soon as he walked inside the room, a fresh scent of roses drifted into his nostrils and he couldn't help but look around to see where the scent was coming from. And it didn't take long before he saw a brown vase at one of the drawers in the room. His brows furrowed slightly as he glanced at the flowers inside the vase.‘That is new,’