After the two armed groups had lowered their weapon ls, Mr X stepped forward, his piercing gaze locked on Mr Bob. "I am Mr X," he said in a low, gravelly voice. "And it seems we both want the same thing, albeit in different ways."Mr Bob raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the mysterious man standing before him. "And what exactly is it that we both want?" he asked cautiously.Mr X smirked, a glint of mischief dancing in his eyes. "We both want to take down Ferdinand and his grandpa," he replied. "But I have a better plan than simply killing them."Mr Bob's interest was piqued. "Oh? And what might that be?"Mr X leaned in closer, his voice barely above a whisper. "I have a way to seize control of the Hawthorne Consortium from the Hawthorne lineage before we eliminate them," he explained.A sly smile spread across Mr Bob's face as he considered the proposition. It was risky, but if successful, it could mean untold riches and power for both of them.After a moment of contemplation, Mr Bob e
Ferdinand sat across from Annabel in the bustling coffee shop, nervously stirring his latte as she studied him with curious eyes."So, Ferdinand, what do you do for a living?" Annabel asked, sipping her cappuccino.Ferdinand hesitated for a moment before replying, "Oh, I'm just a regular guy looking for a job. Nothing too exciting."Annabel raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced by his answer. "Hmm, interesting. Well, if you ever need a job, my father's company is always hiring. Here's my number, give me a call if you're interested." She handed her business card to Ferdinand.Ferdinand felt a rush of excitement at the prospect of working for Annabel's father's company. Maybe this chance encounter was the stroke of luck he had been waiting for.As they chatted more about their interests and hobbies, Ferdinand couldn't help but notice how easy it was to talk to Annabel. She was funny and charming, and he found himself drawn to her more with each passing minute.Suddenly, Annabel glanc
As Ferdinand was eavesdropping near the door of Anabel's office, "What are you doing here?" a voice inquired. Startled, Ferdinand turned around and was taken aback to see Sophie standing there, her eyes widening in surprise.Sophie?" Ferdinand gasped. It had been months since they last crossed paths at their Berkeley University graduation. Sophie too seemed equally stunned to stumble upon Ferdinand in such a place, looking rather strange in his casual attire."What brings you here?" Sophie questioned, breaking the silence. Ferdinand flashed a sheepish grin before replying, "I'm here to work." "But why would a wealthy man like you want to work in a company?" Sophie asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. Ferdinand shrugged, "It's a long story. It is complicated""And what about you? What are you doing here?" Ferdinand inquired."I have every reason to be here, this is my sister's company." Sophie revealed.As Ferdinand observed Sophie, he couldn't help but notice the resemblance
Ferdinand gave Sophie a cryptic smile. "All will be revealed in due time, Sophie. Trust me, Marcus is here to help us take this project to the next level."" Are you sure you two don't know each other?"" Anabel asked, feeling curious about the two."Not at all." Ferdinand lied, trying to bring down the tension.Anabel, sensing the tension in the air, quickly changed the subject. "So, Marcus, when do you think you'll be ready to start working on the project?"Marcus considered for a moment before replying, "I'll need a couple of days to get everything in order. How does that sound?"Anabel's face lit up with excitement. "That sounds perfect! I can't believe it will only take a short while for us to get started."Sophie sat at the table, giving Ferdinand questioning looks. She couldn't quite figure out what he was up to, but she trusted that he had something up his sleeve.As the meeting came to a close, Ferdinand stood up from his seat. "I'll leave you all to get started on the project
Sophie leaned in closer, her voice soft but demanding. "Do you have feelings for her, Ferdinand?"Ferdinand looked away, unable to meet Sophie's gaze. "I... I do."Sophie's eyes welled up with tears as she whispered, "And what about me? What about my feelings for you?"Ferdinand felt a pang of guilt as he saw Sophie's vulnerability laid bare before him. "I'm sorry, Sophie. I can't return those feelings."Sophie's tears fell freely now as she choked out, "Is it because of Anabel? But I came into your life first, didn't I?Is it because I treated you badly when we first met? But I apologized for that and even offered my body to you, why have you been avoiding me, Ferdinand? Am I not pretty enough?"Ferdinand struggled to find the right words as he watched Sophie's heartbreak unfold before him. "I... I care about both of you, Sophie. But my heart belongs to Anabel."Sophie's sobs filled the room as she cried out in anguish, "You can't choose her over me! I won't let you!"Ferdinand stoo
Finally, the day for the presentation had arrived, and In the conference room at Anabel's company, Ferdinand, Anabel, and Sophie were gathered, awaiting the arrival of Marcus. Sophie was visibly fuming with anger, her brows furrowed and her arms crossed tightly. Anabel couldn't help but notice Sophie's evident distress but decided not to ask a question, respecting her sister's privacy.As they exchanged small talk, the double doors swung open, and Marcus hurried in, a contrite expression on his face. "Sorry for keeping you all waiting," Marcus apologized as he set a sleek looking case on the table before them.With great enthusiasm, Marcus unveiled his latest creation which was a pair of mind controlled glasses designed to operate various modern technologies simply by thoughts.Anabel's eyes widened with fascination as she listened to Marcus explain the capabilities of the innovative device. "This is incredible, Marcus!" Anabel exclaimed, genuinely impressed.Turning to Ferdinand, A
Anabel had been preparing for this day all night, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. She was convinced that Marcus's invention, if presented well, could win over Eduardo and secure the investment they needed to take their company to the next level. She had approached Sophie to accompany her on the crucial trip to Mexico, but Sophie had declined, citing that she had other things to do.Disappointed but determined, Anabel went with Marcus and Ferdinand. The trio boarded a flight to Mexico, each lost in their own thoughts about the upcoming meeting.Upon landing in Mexico, they went straight to the meeting with Eduardo." Hey Anabel, you made it on time, I am impressed." Mr Eduardo said as he hugged Sophie.Everyone introduced themselves before settling down on their seats to go straight to business.Anabel took a deep breath and asked Marcus to present the new technology.Marcus stood up at the round table and opened a briefcase, revealing a sleek pair of glasses that he had
As Sophie walked into the meeting room with her father with a mischievous glint in her eyes, she watched her sister and the others with a sly grin on her face. Anabel was already looking tense, knowing that her father was always upset about her. And the look on his face now was no different.Mr. Johnson, stared at Anabel and asked with a stern tone, "Did you secure the deal with Mr. Eduardo, Anabel?"Anabel looked down, feeling the weight of her failure, and softly replied, "No, father, I did not."Mr. Johnson's expression hardened as he said, "Since you have failed to accomplish what I asked of you within the given time, you leave me no choice but to proceed with the option of marriage to Bruce or transferring the company ownership to your sister, Sophie."Sophie's grin widened at the mention of her possible inheritance, relishing the unfolding drama.Anabel looked at Sophie in disbelief, she didn't understand why Sophie was enjoying the scene. Before Anabel could respond, Mr. Joh