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
Quentin's heart was beating vehemently as he struggled against the ropes that held him captive in the chair.His muscles strained in a desperate effort to free himself, but the knots were so tight that seeking an escape became futile.Frustration and terror twisted his insides, and he cursed himself for his own recklessness that had led him to let his guard down." I'm a fool ! A moron! A complete idiot!" he exclaimed aloud, angrily and despairingly cursing his own name.As he continued to struggle, the door creaked open, emitting a sinister sound, allowing a figure to enter the room.Quentin widened his eyes, trying to make out the features of the person in the dim ambient light.The silhouette approached, emerging from the darkness, and Quentin's heart raced. It was a police inspector.By her side, to Quentin's great dismay, was the woman with whom he had shared a passionate night yesterday." You !" exclaimed Quentin, accusing the woman, anger and betrayal reflecting in his gaze."
" What happened to you ? " Mateo suddenly asked Quentin with suspicion, noticing the blood on his face.Quentin hesitated, then spoke nervously," I was attacked by bandits last night. They were trying to rob me of my belongings."Mateo scrutinized Quentin carefully." Bandits, you say? Don't forget that not everyone has honorable intentions in Acapulco," he remarked.Quentin nodded." I will heed this lesson. It won't happen again. "Mateo's face softened slightly." Very well. Let's get down to business. The deal is ready. I hope you have the promised funds ? "" Certainly," Quentin cautiously replied.Mateo was surprised by Quentin's evasive tone." However, I need to return to Dubai urgently. My bodyguard, Diego, will handle the fund transfer!" Quentin added.Mateo nodded in approval." So we're on the same page. I'm looking forward to your investment, my friend," he said, extending his hand.Quentin shook it." Thank you, Mateo. I'm eager to start a fruitful relationship."The tw
The servant, without the slightest hesitation, pulls the trigger and unleashes several volleys of bullets at Quentin.Quentin rushes to the side, narrowly avoiding the projectiles that graze his body. He shouts vehemently at Diego and the other staff members ; " Please find refuge ! "Diego pins Quentin to the ground behind a marble pillar as more detonations are heard." Are you hit, sir ? " Diego asks insistently." No, I'm fine," Quentin retorts.Quentin carefully peers around the pillar to catch a glimpse of the shooter swiftly approaching them, firing wildly and shattering vases and mirrors.Subsequently, he scans the surroundings in search of a weapon and spots a broken broomstick lying nearby." It may not be the ideal choice, but it's better than nothing," he thinks." Diego... I need you to create a diversion. Just give me a few seconds!" whispered Quentin.Diego nodded and emerged from behind the marble pillar, thus catching the shooter's attention." Hey ! Over here!" excl
Diego looks up anxiously and freezes as he discovers the butler standing a few steps away from him, scrutinizing him with a suspicious gaze." What are you doing here with an object concealed behind your back ? " the butler questions, his voice tinged with mistrust.Diego feels a surge of panic, and his heart races as he desperately tries to come up with a plausible explanation." I... I came here to make a private phone call," he stammers.The butler furrows his brows, seemingly unconvinced." A private phone call ? In these deserted corridors ? "Diego struggles to swallow, sweat now trickling down his forehead. His mind races frantically, searching for a way to defuse the butler's growing suspicions." I needed... privacy for personal reasons," he says, forcing a strained smile." If you would kindly forgive me," he adds in a trembling voice.He pretends to quickly leave, however, the butler's penetrating gaze remains fixed on him.Once outside, Diego takes a deep breath, realizing