Sophia and the man reached the entrance, where a large metal gate blocked their way. The gate was covered with graffiti and rust and looked like it hadn't been opened in years. The man took out a key from his pocket and inserted it into a hidden lock. He turned it with a loud click, and the gate swung open."Come on, hurry up," he said, motioning for Sophia to follow him. "We don't have much time."Sophia stepped inside and gasped. She felt like she had entered a different world. The building outside looked rusty and abandoned, but the environment inside the building was filled with a lush beautiful flower garden, a beautiful fountain, and bright colored grasses, by the west side of the building it had like a little stable with farm animals like chickens, pigs, and two horses. There were parrots in birdhouses, chirping and singing. The air was fresh and fragrant, and the sun shone through the glass roof."What is this place?" Sophia asked, amazed.“You will be safe now ma’am, and
Sophia stepped inside and set her bag on the nightstand. The room was small but tidy and comfortable. A bed with a quilted coverlet, a dresser with a mirror, a bookshelf with some old volumes, and a rocking chair with a cushion. A fireplace crackled in the corner, filling the air with a pleasant warmth.Sophia walked to the window and pulled back the curtains. She saw a large garden with flowers, trees, and a fountain. It looked peaceful and inviting.She shook her head and turned away from the window. She decided to unpack her bag and get ready for bed. She hoped to get some rest and figure out why she was here in the morning."I'll leave you to get settled in," Angela said. "If you need anything, I'll be up and about, Just ring the bell on the table and I'll come right up."Sophia watched as Angela grabbed her coat and hat from the rack. "You're leaving?" she asked, "Yes, dear. I need to run some errands," Angela said, buttoning her coat. "I noticed you don't have any clothes othe
Ella felt numb as she sat on the couch across from Alexander. The living room was a chaos of shattered glass, splintered wood, and scorched furniture. She could hear the sirens outside, and the voices of the cleaning crew and paramedics that Alex's father, James Wills, had called to take care of the aftermath of the explosion.She flinched as the paramedic touched her arm, checking for injuries. She had a few cuts and bruises, but nothing serious, she was lucky to be alive.She looked over at Alexander, who was lying on a couch next to her as the paramedics tended to his bruises,Ella tried to reach out her hands on the couch to Alexander, but he withdrew his hands. She didn’t know why Alexander was still angry at her, “surely it mustn’t still be because of Jackson cause she didn't know he could pull off a stunt like this, she had been trying to make things right between them but it seemed like Alexander was still holding a grudge, anyway the silver lining was that it will bring he
At the military bunker where the high-ranking “Blade in Shadow” members had their meeting, Jackson barked at one of the high-ranking members whose name was Martin. Martin was a high government official who was among the country’s lawmakers, and he was also a billionaire.“Do you question my authority, Martin?” Jackson barked.Martin looked at Jackson, his expression softening in fear “No, I’m not questioning your authority,” he said. “I just don’t see the point in starting over at the state. As far as we know, three powerful families control most of this state, and we have to fight every one of them to gain control here.”Jackson saw and heard murmurs from some members of the meeting. He slammed his fist on the table, and that got everyone’s attention. “This state influence controls the majority of the affairs of this country,” he said. “And how can we want to gain back the control of the country we once had if we don’t start from below?”“The families who own this state hold major
“He could also be a double agent," Pamela continued. "feeding false information to us, while reporting our every move to the empire, the one who tipped them off about our plan, the mole.""How do you know that?" asked Jackson "How did you find out?"Pamela tapped the screen again, and another image appeared. It was a screenshot of a message, sent from Martin to the old king"."Look at this," she said. "I hacked into Martin's communication device and found this message. It was sent to the old king right after he announced you the next leader of the blade in shadows It reads: ‘How could you give that kid the control, I was supposed to be next, this was supposed to be mine, you old fuck.'""That bastard," muttered Jackson, "but it doesn't mean anything, it could just be a message sent out of frustration, what's next?."Pamela turned to the next person on her list of suspects. It was Beatrice, a middle-aged woman with long blonde hair and a confident smile. She was given the task of med
Pamela nodded, her expression serious. She handed him a folder, Pamela shrugged, her voice low. "I don't know, sir. All I know is that in this folder were is newspaper and an article containing missing children around the time you were born but I haven't found anything yet. But there are several families whose kids were missing then and I will be going to investigate it one by one. Maybe they have some clues, some leads, some answers."Jackson nodded, his mind racing. He felt a mix of emotions, from hope to fear, from anger to guilt.He closed the folder, his grip tight. He looked at Pamela, his eyes determined. "Alright find out more of what you can and get back to me."Jackson then thanked Pamela for a job well done, then stood up to leave. He felt a surge of gratitude and respect for her, knowing that she had risked her life to find out the truth about his past. Jackson came out of the war room to find the other members of Blade in Shadow waiting, He told them that the meeting
Jackson went back to peeling off his clothes and tossed them into a hamper, He walked into the shower room, admiring the elegant design of the bathroom. It was similar to the one Sophia had used earlier, with milky white marble tiles and sleek fixtures. The bathroom was spacious and luxurious, with a large mirror, a vanity, and a jacuzzi tub. He turned on the faucet and adjusted the temperature to his liking. He stepped under the spray, feeling the warm water cascade over his body. He closed his eyes and let out a sigh, trying to relax after a long day. He reached for the shampoo, and sprayed it on him, letting the streams of water wash it off.He finished his bath and came out of the bathroom, dried off his body with his towel then went to his wardrobe, sprayed some deodorant put on new underwear, and wore a shirt and jeans.“Knock knocks” a sound came from his door, “come in” Jackson ordered, it was Angela and she said, “Sir food is ready, and I will be bringing you to your room
"Ok, first of all, I don't like someone barging into my room while I'm undressing," Jackson began to say with a smirk, leaning against the dining chair. He was caught earlier in his room by Sophia wearing nothing but just his briefs, and his chest was glistening with sweat.Sophia lets out a scuffle and then replies, "It was only like a second and I didn't even see much." She tries to act casual, but her face is burning with embarrassment. Jackson then smirks at her, raising an eyebrow and Sophia blushed. The inside of her felt like butterflies, fluttering and tickling her nerves. She quickly looked away, hoping he didn't notice how flustered she was.Angela and Fernando were seated at the dinner table in the house, seeing Jackson and Sophia flirting, Sophia touching her hair lightly, looking into his eyes with a shy smile."OK, I guess that's my cue to leave. We'll be anywhere but here," Fernando said, smiling warmly. He stood up from his chair, grabbing his jacket from the back. H