Miranda swallowed her saliva with difficulty, hesitating as her mind raced. Just as she was about to open her mouth to speak, her husband Omar burst into the restaurant, his face contorted with anger." What does this mean? " he thundered, casting a glance at Rao and Miranda.The other guests turned to observe the unfolding drama.Rao rose slowly, his charming smile unchanged." Mr. Al-Fayed, what a pleasure to see you. I was just in the middle of presenting a most enticing business proposition to your lovely wife."Omar grimaced with contempt." Business ? It looks more like a romantic rendezvous to me ! Do you have no shame in courting another man's wife?"He turned towards Miranda, his eyes shooting sparks of anger."And you, worthless woman! How dare you betray me like this?"He raised his hand to slap her violently. Miranda let out a cry of shock and pain, her cheek burning.The slap seemed to echo in the silent restaurant. All eyes were fixed on them.Rao's smile vanished, and he
Quantin remained motionless, his finger still in contact with the trigger." What's happening? " he exclaimed.A silence fell. Within a minute, the lights came back on, but Rao had vanished." This is impossible! " Quantin roared.He leaped to his feet and scanned the room, incredulous. Rao had truly vanished.Furious, Quantin struck the wall with his fist, scraping the expensive wallpaper with his knuckles." You can run, but you can't hide! I will chase you to the ends of the earth if necessary! Meena will be avenged! "Then, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him. As he walked down the corridor, Rao's security guards suddenly emerged from the shadows, blocking his path." Halt ! Drop your weapon! " one of them ordered.Quantin quickly pointed his gun at the guard who had just spoken." Step aside or I'll shoot! "The guards stood their ground, brandishing their rifles menacingly." We will open fire if you don't surrender ! "Aware of his numerical disadvantage, Q
Quantin immediately rushed out of the conference room and instructed his security agents," Please escort Mr. Al Fayad and his wife out of the building immediately."The guards nodded and accompanied the couple outside. Quantin angrily returned to his office.[Two hours later...]His secretary knocked on the door once again." Come in," Quantin barked.The secretary nervously glanced inside." Sir, you have a visitor."" Who is it?" he asked in a curt tone." It's Mrs. Al Fayad, sir. She insists on speaking with you."Quantin's eyes narrowed dangerously." Her again? What could she possibly want? " he suddenly thought." Let her in," he reluctantly said.The secretary swallowed nervously and stepped aside. Mirenda entered with a charming smile, her hips swaying seductively." Dear Quantin..." she purred." I have come to apologize once again for my husband's vile behavior."Quantin remained impassive." Mirenda ! I have already made up my mind. Your apologies are unnecessary and unwan
Jasmine burst into uncontrollable tears." How could I make such a foolish mistake? " she sobbed.Tears continued to stream down her cheeks." I feel destroyed... I can't even think anymore... and my brother relies on me so much !"" What can I do now? " she whispered.After a few minutes of crying, an idea came to her mind." The best thing would be for me to go back to the hotel and reveal the whole truth to this client."" Perhaps he will feel compassion and help me."She wiped away her tears and hurried towards the Armani hotel. Upon her arrival, she asked to speak to Quantin at the reception. The receptionist called his room, and Quantin agreed to meet her in the lobby.But Quantin was surprised to see Jasmine again." What are you doing here? " he asked.Jasmine took a deep breath." I apologize for this disturbance, sir! I came here to talk to you, to reveal... the truth."" The truth? What truth are you referring to? " asked Quantin, with a curious expression." I am not a pro
Immediately, the individual reassures her." Please do not distress yourself. I have no malicious intentions towards you..."" My name is Ryker. I have been following your footsteps to ensure your safety."Jasmine is puzzled." I cannot comprehend. Why do you wish to watch over my safety? Whose behalf are you performing these duties?"" I am unable to disclose that information to you. All you need to know is that someone is in danger, and I am here to prevent it by involving you."Jasmine is stunned by this revelation." Get involved ? What do you want from me ? I have nothing to offer you."" Calm down, please. I possess information that could ruin a prominent businessman. Rivals are trying to sabotage his company, which I cannot allow," said Ryker." And how am I involved in this? I just want to go home and forget about tonight! " Jasmine replied." Your role is to deliver this USB drive to the businessman in order to warn him of the imminent danger. "Ryker hands a USB drive to J
Jasmine's eyes widened in shock, but quickly closed again in response to the intensity of the kiss.That's when the door abruptly swung open." Mr. Quantin, I have an urgent message to deliver to you..."It was Quantin's assistant. He stood there, dumbfounded by the scene unfolding before him.Jasmine's eyes opened. Upon seeing the assistant, she forcefully pushed Quantin away and hastily left the office, feeling ashamed and embarrassed.Quantin cast a dark glance at his assistant." What does this mean? Have you never heard of manners? "The assistant stammered," I... I apologize, sir. I didn't expect to see... I have an urgent message regarding the board meeting this afternoon."Quantin approached and took the message from his hands. He quickly scanned it." Leave immediately. And in the future, I expect you to exercise discretion. Is that clear?" Quantin declared in a threatening tone." Yes, Mr. Quantin. Please accept my apologies," the assistant replied. Then he bowed and hurrie
Jayden's face fell." However, a child is a blessing," he solemnly declared." Not this one," Jasmine exclaimed angrily.Sensing his sister's distress, Jayden spoke gently to her." We will find a solution together, won't we? You won't be left on your own."Jasmine began to silently cry. Large tears streamed down her pale cheeks." I feel extremely trapped, and this baby is likely to ruin my life," she thought.[A few hours later...]Jayden was dozing off in his chair, exhausted from the long and challenging day he had spent comforting his sister at the hospital. With his head tilted to the side, he was fast asleep.Jasmine observed him for a moment to make sure he was sound asleep before carefully extricating herself from the hospital bed. The cold linoleum made her bare feet shiver as she tiptoed towards the door.She cast one last affectionate glance at her brother before silently slipping into the dimly lit, deserted hospital corridor. The fluorescent lights were turned off.Jasm
Mateo elegantly turns to his associates, a finely drawn smile on his lips." Dear comrades, let us celebrate this occasion! Tonight, we shall orchestrate a celebration to honor our new alliance."The members of the cartel let out a sinister laugh." Indeed, a festivity worthy of an epic!"Then, Mateo looks at Quantin with a mischievous gaze, his lips stretching into a machiavellian smile." I suppose you will do us the honor of your presence, won't you? "" Thank you, but I am obliged to decline this invitation. I have some matters to attend to," Quantin retorts.Suddenly, Diego intervenes firmly." Boss, refusing such an invitation from Mateo would be an offense. Let's participate in this party! "Quantin reluctantly agrees." Very well, if you insist. We will be present at your festivity, Mateo."Mateo smirks with satisfaction." Perfect ! It will be a memorable evening. The party will begin at eight o'clock at my residence. Please be punctual."" We will be there," Quantin declares