The next day was a cold morning. Roselyn looked very busy. She woke up a little late."It's that scum again!" screeched Lily when she found out why her daughter woke up late. Lily gave Edward a disgusted look. "Could you leave her alone and let Roselyn sleep in peace, Huh?"Edward, who had equally woken up late, could only let out a long sigh. He could only sneer in his heart. Instead of helping, his mother-in-law was pestering him and Roselyn, who were getting ready to go to Marcosta's company this morning."What's wrong?" asked Javier, approaching his wife.Lily's eyes signaled with a sharp glance at Edward. "This morning Roselyn had to go to Marcosta's company to sign the license for a 7-star hotel. But that loser almost ruined everything.""Mom, Dad, come on. Don't give me any more headaches with your babbling. "Roselyn was annoyed. On this busy morning her mother was already causing a riot. For her, Edward was not entirely at fault. She turned to her husband. "Ed, please put the
A man wearing a black suit was seen stepping into a workspace inside a company building. A woman in quite sexy office clothes stood up to welcome the man. He asked the woman who was a secretary of the company owner."Is Mr. Falcon in his room?" he asked."Yes. He has been waiting for you since ten minutes ago.""Alright."The man was Darren, Jason Falcon's personal assistant. He stepped into the room, where the man named Jason was. "What news do you have?"A man who was sitting in his work chair with his back to the man named Darren, who was currently standing in the center of the room asked."After the news of the appointment of the new chairman of the Marcosta company which has quite shocked the townspeople, they have now started to make movements," replied Darren."What moves?" asked Jason, who still had his back to Darren. "When the new chairman of the Marcosta company named Mr. Steel was announced on the billboard in the city center, it was also announced that the Marcosta co
The atmosphere this morning was very festive with many middle-class and high-end company representatives present.Yes, today was the day the Roselyn family had been waiting for. The day of the groundbreaking ceremony of the 10 billion dollar 7-star hotel project entrusted to Tarwar Construction Company.Lily's eyes lit up with excitement. "I didn't expect it to be this exciting, Javier.""You're right, darling." Javier's eyes lit up as well. "Our daughter's hard work seems to have been worth it.""Our family's pride is now much higher than Carol's, my sister. She won't be able to put us down again," Lily said.Her eyes happened to see Carol with her husband and two children just arrived. Lily invited Javier to come closer to Carol."I thought you weren't going to come to this event, my sister," Lily said, in a slightly haughty manner.Carol pouted. "For mommy's sake, I had to give up some of my precious time just to attend a small event like this."Although Lily and Carol were a broth
The atmosphere was even more festive as the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the groundbreaking ceremony was about to begin.Edward, who accompanied Roselyn, smiled. "Congratulations. You deserve this.""Thank you. But it's all thanks to your help too, Ed," Roselyn said and pecked Edward's cheek, causing him to startle slightly.His face immediately flushed red. His heart warmed because his wife's attitude was back to normal. Edward vowed that there would never be a divorce between them.The host asked Lady Senorita to come forward. She was seen holding a large pair of scissors that had been decorated with ribbons together with Roselyn.After being given the signal, Roselyn and Lady Senorita immediately cut the red ribbon which was immediately followed by the sound of loud applause from the invited guests who were present there.A stone the size of a baby's head was immediately placed by Roselyn and Lady Senorita on the land where the 10 billion dollar 7-star hotel will be built.By now th
Lily does not even hesitate to divulge Lady Senorita's challenge to Roselyn to Kyle, a young man she barely knows, who must show good results at the beginning of the hotel construction in ten days.If the start of construction is good, then Roselyn has the right to continue until completion. But if the start was bad, Briel and Alan would take over the 7-star hotel project.Kyle nodded with a smile, turning a blind eye to Edward who stood beside him, as if Edward was just an insignificant human being. He walked straight up to Roselyn and smiled faintly: “Roselyn, I would be happy if you would involve me in such a big matter. I will gladly do my best to help you.”Edward smiled slightly. He knew that Kyle was only looking for face in front of his wife. He was acting by pretending to be something extraordinary in front of Roselyn.Roselyn actually realized that Kyle was pulling her leg, so she said coldly, “Kyle, I understand your kindness, but believe me, my husband and I found a way.”
With quick steps, Roselyn approached Robert who was talking to several chairmen from other companies.“Mr. Robert.”Robert turned to Roselyn for a moment. “What is it, Miss?”“Is it true that Mr. Steel will be appearing at this event?” asked Roselyn with a beaming face. “It is an honor for me to be in charge of this event.”“We shall see, miss,”Suddenly a three-by-three-meter virtual screen was unfurled by bodyguards wearing black suits that had the Marcosta company logo on the left chest.All eyes were fixed on the large screen. They were curious about the purpose of the big screen. Even Roselyn was mesmerized by the situation.The screen lit up and the mysterious figure that everyone had been talking about appeared. A man in ski clothes, wearing ski-specific sunglasses, appeared on the screen. Behind him lay a vast expanse of white snow. There were several other people who were also skiing.“Hello everyone.”All eyes stared in amazement at the mysterious figure named Mr. Steel. Aga
Edward seemed to blink his eyes for a while. He understood that his wife was beginning to feel suspicious of him. But it was not time for Edward to tell her about his identity, even to his own wife.“Hahaha...,” Edward laughed out loud in response to his wife's words. “You're funny, darling. You're not under the influence of alcohol, are you?”“No, I'm not. I'm even very sane right now.” Roselyn stared intently at her husband.Edward was thinking hard. Looking for a way to take his wife's mind off it.Jealousy.Yes, only with jealousy, a woman would no longer focus on her other thoughts.“Why the silence?” Roselin put more pressure on Edward to answer her question. “Perhaps my suspicions are correct. Look at me. I so easily got the contract with Marcosta's company.”“Hey! You're thinking too much, honey,” Edward said, trying to reassure his wife. “I am not Mr. Steel, the new chairman of the Marcosta company.”“Then where were you when Mr. Steel appeared on the virtual screen?”Edward
A woman wearing an office suit was seen running around a little towards a room.“Is Mr. Alan here?” the woman asked another woman who was also wearing an office suit, but still in a sitting position.“He is. What is it?”“Please tell Mr. Alan that Miss Briel is having a tantrum in her office,” the newly arrived woman said to the woman sitting behind the desk. “I need to get back there immediately to make sure that Miss Briel doesn't destroy any more of her room.”“Yes, I'll tell Mr. Alan.”Meanwhile, inside a room, a beautiful woman was throwing around the decorations in her office. “Roselyn, damn it!” screeched Briel. “You've ruined all the plans I had carefully laid out to gain control of Tarwar Construction Company. You don't deserve to even be the vice chairman of Tarwar Construction Company. Only I am more qualified to work on the hotel construction project.”Suddenly, the door to her room was opened from outside and Alan, her brother, appeared.“Why did you destroy your room, h
A maid was seen walking towards the indoor swimming pool inside the Marcos mansion.“Young lady, here are your bathrobes,” said the maid.“Thank you,” Maria said, and exited the indoor pool.She dried her body, then exited the indoor pool area on the first floor. While walking in the corridor while playing with her cell phone, she accidentally collided with a maid until the maid fell down.“Oh, sorry,” she squealed. But suddenly she was surprised because the maid was crying. “What's wrong with you? Did something happen?”The maid just shook her head while occasionally looking at Maria. But soon she fainted.“Oh my God! Why did you faint?” squealed Maria. As her hand pulled off the mask covering the maid's face, she was instantly startled. “Roselyn?”She immediately called for a bodyguard to take Roselyn to the guest room on the first floor. He quickly carried Roselyn to the guest room, while Maria followed with a worried look on her face.After 15 minutes, a doctor arrived and immedia
Jason pulled the trigger in desperation, hoping the bullet would penetrate Edward's defenses.Edward closed his eyes as the bullet struck his body. Surprisingly, the bullet only pierced through thin air and staggered his body without any significant effect.Edward, still standing tall. Ivanov, who was about to push Edward, was now frozen in place.Edward himself was astonished that the bullet could not penetrate his body, like shooting a rock.Edward said to himself, 'This must be the power of The Arcane Codex of the Seven Heavens. Really great,'Jason was shocked and further cornered. Cold sweat ran down his forehead as he saw Edward's unwavering expression of confidence.Edward approached with calm steps, and as Jason tried to move back, Edward paralyzed him with one swift movement.“This is for my brother who you killed,” Edward said angrily. He pinned Jason against the wall and pressed him down with impressive force.“And this is for my mom's tears, and for Maria, my sister, who a
Edward, and everyone present turned their heads towards the person standing. She was Roselyn Johnson, the representative of Tarwar Construction Company.Edward's body trembled as he saw the woman he was still married to standing and staring at him. What surprised Edward was her pale face.Slowly but surely, the people present began to stand up, even until all 40 company representatives stood up.The sound of applause slowly began to be heard as the representatives sat down again. Amidst the anxiety and worry, they had high hopes for Edward.“I thank you for your trust. I will make sure that you will never regret the decision you all made,” Edward said. His heart was deeply moved.The meeting came to an end. Everyone who had come had begun to leave the hall with determination and hope for something better.After the meeting was over, Roselyn stood with an indecisive feeling. There was a sense of relief to see that many company representatives chose to support Marcosta, but on the other
Tension was in the air. On a stage, there was a long table with five chairs. Edward sat in the center. This time there were no sunglasses, masks or dim lighting.Edward stood proud and dignified as Mr. Steel. He wore a black suit that exuded firmness and power.In front of him, Marcosta's top brass, business associates, and media awaited with anticipation. This was the moment where he, as Mr. Steel, would show the world who he was and how he would lead the company that his grandpa had inherited, well.With a deep breath and a keen eye, Edward began his remarks. His voice was firm and full of conviction, every word he spoke containing a power that could not be ignored.“Today, I, whom you know as Mr. Steel, stand here not only as the principal heir to the Marcos family, but as a leader determined to maintain the honor of the family and this company. The Marcosta Company has been a symbol of excellence and integrity for decades, and I will ensure that it remains where it belongs.”Cheer
The next morning, a slow drizzle of rain fell, soaking the ground that had been prepared for Salvour Marcos' final resting place. The overcast sky seemed to mourn him, adding to the somber atmosphere that surrounded the morning. A deep sense of loss emanated from every drop of rain, as if nature also felt the departure of such a precious figure. In the midst of this sorrowful atmosphere, Salvour Marcos' body would soon be buried, leaving unforgettable memories for those left behind.Edward was still standing on the balcony of his room when Maria entered. Maria took her brother's hand and rested her head on Edward's shoulder.“Grandpa doesn't need your regrets,” Maria said, trying to revive her brother. “He needs you to stand up and show your strength. The company is in crisis and needs you to take action, Ed. And one more thing, don't keep blaming yourself.”“I know.”Robert entered after he knocked on the door first. Everyone was dressed in black this time.“We leave now for the cem
A black sedan darted quickly through the deserted streets of the Town of Riverside. The rain was falling gently, like a whisper of sorrow that enveloped the night. The drops that fell from the sky brought a sense of sadness, as if nature was mourning the passing of Salvour Marcos, the revered patriarch of the Marcos family. Every drizzle that touched the ground was as if it were the sky's tears crying for the departed figure, making the dark night even more somber and silent.Inside the car, there were three women lost in their own thoughts. Lily, who was behind the wheel, tried to remain calm, even though her heart was raging. All she had in mind was a way to reconcile Roselyn and Edward. They must not get divorced.In the slow-moving car, Roselyn sat silently with a blank look, occasionally wiping her face with a tissue, wiping away the tears that continued to flow despite her best efforts to hold them back. Her face looked pale, and inside her, there was an inner battle that nev
Edward looked in the direction of the voice. It was Maria.“I called you many times, but the operator always answered,” Maria squealed. “I remembered that you were going to see your wife, so I followed you here.”“But she didn't believe me, Maria.” Edward looked still depressed. “I had to go after her.”“No, Ed! Listen to me!”“No! I must go after Roselyn. She must see this evidence.” Edward's face was red with the pressure-filled frustration of his problems with Roselyn going crazy.“Stop dwelling on your personal problems, Ed!” Maria yelled at the top of her lungs and began to get carried away. “Snap out of it! Don't keep drowning in your own personal problems and ignore what's far more important.”Edward was in a daze. But my wife-”Soon a loud slapping sound was heard, followed by Edward's body being slammed to the floor with a bang as well.So annoyed with her brother's sudden stupid and annoying behavior, Maria slapped him hard.Edward was silent for a moment. There was a sense o
“Turn around! Get to Marcosta's company right now!” Robert ordered the driver sternly.“What's wrong, Robert?” asked a surprised Maria.Robert told her the news he had received from Emily Algren's men. The woman had even been admitted to the ICU of Elite Serenity Hospital, which was located not far from Marcosta's company building.By now, the car Robert and Maria were traveling in had arrived at Marcosta's company.“What happened? Why isn't there an escort for Miss Algren?” Robert asked in a high tone of voice due to emotion.All the security team as well as Miss Algren's bodyguards could only look down because they felt they had failed. Only one of them dared to speak because he was the one who found her lying on the floor of his office covered in blood.“So Alexander did it?” asked Robert.“Yes, sir.” The bodyguard nodded with certainty. “He was seen walking fast and did come out of the emergency exit. He said he was in a hurry and we believed him. We thought there was an intruder.
Currently at the Marcosta company, the clock was only 11pm.A black Porsche Panamera, which all employees knew belonged to Alexander Marcos, was seen entering the company yard and stopped in front of the company lobby.“Good afternoon, Mr. Alex,” greeted the security guard at the lobby.“Good afternoon,” Alex replied in a friendly manner. It was uncharacteristic.The security guard was surprised, but ignored him.Alex continued to walk into the Marcosta company building with seemingly calm steps, even though the trembling inside him continued to haunt him.He still remembered Jason Falcon's threat that was still ringing clearly in his mind, making his every step heavy.Alex walked with his heart saying, 'I have to finish this right now,'Alex kept convincing himself that what he was about to do was right. The safety of his wife and children was his top priority.'I can't imagine what Jason would do to me and my family. Ah, damn it! Why didn't I think about the consequences of joining