"Who did this?" Edward's eyes widened slightly as he glared at the man before him. His assistant's body tensed up slightly as he quickly lowered his head in fear."We couldn't get the information right away sir. And as such I asked the search team to find out what happened and who was responsible for it, " He answered and Edward's eyes rolled slightly as he flicked his tongue in disdain." Be quick and send my the report. Make sure to prevent this from spreading out to the public, " He said as he leaned against his office chair and turned towards the city. His eyes dimmed slightly as he felt into a deep thought.' Who could have done such a thing?' He thought as his left index finger tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair.His assistant on the other hand was relieved that Edward didn't lash out at him or do something horrible. He bowed slightly, then left the place as fast as he could, and after he got out, he glanced around and on seeing that no one was there. He took out his ph
The distant noise of the fire alarm ran g out through the city , adding to the nightmare that was already presented to the people in the city. "What's going on?" Claus's eyes widened in horror as he rushed out of his room and made his way to his car. He took out his phone and dialed Evan's number. "Are you at home, sir?" Claus asked as he stepped inside his car and drove out of the compound."No I am not. Is something wrong?" Evan asked and the frown on Claus's face deepened."A fire outbreak alarm sounded half an hour ago. You have to be careful whenever you are. I don't know what is the cause of tbe outbreak yet, but you must be careful," He said and there was silence for a while before the sound of leaves rustling was heard."Where are you heading to right now?" Evan asked, and a grunt sounded from the phone before a heavy footsteps followed after."I have to return to the company. It's best I go back there and make sure no one is still in the office.... I meant... I have to find
Silence fell as everyone's attention fell on the person that walked inside the building. His tall imposing presence and sharp eyes was the first thing that caught everyone's attention."Sir Evan.... I am back," William said with a cheerful expression on his face as he hurriedly walked towards where Evan was. Evan stared at him for a while, then at the person that was behind William."I see that the journey was a success," He said and the smile on William's face widened."Yes, sir. Please allow me to introduce you two," William answered as he stepped aside for the person behind him to meet with his boss. Standing behind William was a woman dressed in a native attire and on her left hand was a long black staff. Although she appeared to be in her middle 50s, she still gives off a sharp aura that screams youth. "It's a honor to finally meet you, Evan. My name is Liliana," The woman said as she bowed softly in front Evan. Evan stared at her for a while as he suddenly have this feeling i
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