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
The three men who were Lady Senorita's messengers were now present in the family hall.Roselyn stared at the three men with an incredulous look. They were the construction workers employed by her.“Ed, you must have seen them right?” asked Roselyn frantically. “I had no idea that those three men were my grandmother's men.”Edward only smiled slightly. He looked relaxed and even flat-faced, not surprised at all.“There are hundreds of people working at the hotel construction site.” Edward still looked relaxed in his sitting position. “We can be missed by three people, it's a normal thing.”“But those three people could destroy my family, Edward.” Roselyn looked annoyed by Edward's casual attitude. Edward brought his face closer to his wife's. “Seeing your face like this, I feel like teasing you again.”“Hish! How annoying!”Lily, who had been listening to Edward and Roselyn's conversation, immediately held her stomach. She felt nauseous listening to her daughter-in-law's babbling that
Lady Senorita hurriedly stepped towards the entrance of the hall to greet Sir Robert.“Please come in, Mr. Robert.” Lady Senorita seemed to be slightly seeking the old man's attention. “Your coming to this place is an honor for our family.”“Thank you, ma'am.”Carol smiled broadly. She felt that Mr. Robert's appearance would be an added attraction to tonight's show. Mr. Robert had to see Roselyn's failure for himself.“I came here to tell you something.” The old man then turned to his guards. “Drag them here!”Everyone looked horrified. The six men who had their hands tied behind their backs were thrown to the front of the hall.Alan immediately widened his eyes. His body instantly trembled as cold sweat began to drip from his forehead.The six men who were now sitting at the front of the hall were the six men he had ordered to become fake policemen, to sabotage the three large trucks that were actually filled with the best level of building materials.Even Alan's position was so clos
This afternoon was an unforgettable moment for the Roselyn family. They left the family hall feeling very satisfied.All the family members were talking about the defeat of Carol and her two children.Alan was still holding back the rush of anger in his chest. His eyes looked at Edward, cruelly waiting for him, thinking that Edward, who had been regarded as trash, was able to force him to kneel and prostrate himself at his feet.Alan said to himself, 'This damn loser has made me lose face. Let's see, I'll kill him sooner or later!'Lady Senorita was still trying to maintain her image in front of Robert. Soon she opened her mouth and said: "I am very happy that Tarwar Construction Company can finally level up by winning this contract."All the family members, including Carol and her husband as well as her two sons who had no face, were still listening to the old lady's words with distress.She continued. "Every family member should hurry up and prepare themselves during this period. Yo
A man in his fifties was sitting in a room lit only by the glow of the fireplace.In his hand was a shot glass filled with Cragganmore 12 with a high alcohol content. He was drowning in the bitterness of his past that had left him with a broken heart."Jillian Marcos." His other hand seemed to be rubbing the surface of a photo figurine of a beautiful brown-haired woman with a gentle smile and amber irises. "Why do you prefer that lowly bodyguard? Don't you know that I love you very much?"He was Jason Falcon, the main heir of the Falcon family. His life was only dedicated to revenge and spreading hatred especially towards the Marcos family."You must be at peace in your death." Jason laughed with a grin. "I was kind enough to send your first born to keep you company."He brought the shot glass to his mouth. The hot liquid felt like it was flowing down his throat, then he threw the small glass at the wall until it shattered on the floor.He continued. "But I failed to deliver your thir
Roselyn closed her eyes and prayed. Hoping that her fears would not come true."Hello, Miss Emily. How did the chairman answer?”Emily's voice rang again, "Miss Jhonson, the chairman said that he has agreed, and will be coming to your family dinner!""Really?" asked Roselyn, squealing quite often due to her excitement. "Sorry, Miss Emily, this is just an expression of my happiness.""That's okay, Miss. I totally understand." Emily's chuckling voice could be heard from the other end of the line."This is wonderful news, thank you for your help, and thank you to the Chairman for agreeing." Roselyn suddenly became very excited. She had not expected that the mysterious chairman of the Marcosta company would actually agree to it."Glad I could help you, Miss Jhonson."After the phone call with Emily was disconnected, Roselyn approached Edward who had finished breakfast."How was it?" asked Edward with a look of ignorance on his face.Roselyn immediately jumped for joy. "He's coming, Ed! He
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