Leo’s voice dripped with condescension as he casually surveyed the scene. "Surprised to see me, Danial? I must say, you picked a rather humble spot for our little chat." His eyes wandered over to Sophie and Natasha, a sly grin spreading across his face. "Wow, Danial, I didn’t know you were a playboy. Maybe you should hand over the girls to us and kneel for now."Danial’s frown deepened as his anger began to simmer just beneath the surface. “And why do you think I would do that?”Leo, oblivious to the true identity of the women, chuckled as he stepped closer, his confidence growing with every word. “Because you’re surrounded. Did you think I came to Somerland without any protection or didn’t bring anyone with me? Did you think I’m that dumb?” His voice was dripping with mockery, and he glanced around at the group of ten suited men who were now closing in around Danial, Sophie, and Natasha.Danial’s frown turned into a scowl as he quickly assessed the situation. Leo had caught him off g
As they made their way back to the hotel, Danial couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief that the immediate danger had passed. Sophie and Natasha were in high spirits, chatting animatedly about their day. But Danial’s moment of peace was short-lived.“Danial,” Sophie said suddenly, her tone turning serious, “Just so I remind you, I will be accompanying you to your workplace tomorrow, so be ready.”Danial’s smile faltered, and his eyes widened in panic. “Mom, you really shouldn’t come. There’s nothing to be worried about. It’s just a normal day at work.”Sophie’s expression remained unwavering. “I do not care. I will be coming with you whether you like it or not.”Danial’s mind raced. He was already juggling enough without adding his mother’s presence to the mix. He tried to think of a way to dissuade her, but Sophie was as determined as ever.“Mom,” Danial said, trying to sound convincing but failing to hide his desperation, “It’s going to be a boring day. You’ll be so bored you migh
As the sleek black Mercedes glided to a stop in front of the towering, glass-covered building, Danial took a deep breath, trying to mask his growing unease. The building was at least ten stories tall, a corporate giant that seemed far too grand for the charade he was about to pull off. Sophie, blissfully unaware of the tangled web her son was weaving, stepped out of the car with a sense of pride, marveling at the impressive structure.Danial forced a confident smile as he followed suit, pretending that this was his daily routine. The driver, still in his sharp suit, gave a polite nod before driving off, leaving Danial and Sophie at the entrance. As they approached the large glass doors, Danial mentally rehearsed his plan, hoping everything would go smoothly.But as he reached for the door handle, his path was blocked by the burly watchman stationed at the entrance. The man, a stone-faced figure with arms crossed, didn’t even blink as he asked, “ID card?”Danial’s heart skipped a beat.
Danial settled into the plush leather chair, trying to ignore the rising tension in his chest. The room was quiet, save for the soft hum of the computer as it powered up. He grabbed a stack of documents that had been neatly arranged on the desk, flipping through them quickly. At first, it was just an act to keep Sophie from asking too many questions, but as he skimmed the papers, he realized that understanding the company's operations might actually be necessary.After all, this was his company, even if the situation was far from ordinary. He might as well see what kind of business he was supposed to be running.He opened the laptop on the desk and began typing, accessing the company’s internal systems. The screen lit up with a sophisticated dashboard displaying real-time data: sales figures, project timelines, employee performance metrics, and more. Danial clicked through the tabs, noting the company’s strong market presence and the successful completion of several high-profile contr
Luna scratched her head and groaned in irritation, "Why are you all staring at me? And why the hell am I on the floor?"The bodyguards, usually quick with a response, found themselves at a loss for words. They exchanged awkward glances, unsure how to explain the bizarre sequence of events that had just unfolded. The assistant, sensing the growing tension, hurriedly pushed through the cluster of bodyguards and knelt beside Luna, her face etched with concern."Miss Luna, are you okay? Do you feel pain anywhere?" she asked, her voice laced with worry.Luna pushed herself up, still wiping the water from her face. She stood, a picture of annoyed dignity despite the situation, and glared at the assistant. "First of all, what the hell happened? Why was I on the floor, and why am I soaked like I just got caught in a rainstorm?"The assistant hesitated, her mind scrambling to piece together an explanation that wouldn't make her sound insane. She finally managed, "Miss Luna, a decorative panel
Danial leaned back in his chair, listening intently as Liam, now more composed after realizing Danial’s true identity, began to explain."Sir… Chairman," Liam started, still trying to get used to the idea of addressing Danial with such reverence, "Luna Hale is from the Hale Family, one of the Greatest Families in the Capital. They're known for their large-scale manufacturing empire, which includes the biggest and most advanced facilities in the region. We’ve been developing cutting-edge drone technology here at Sterling, and the demand for it has been overwhelming—everyone from corporations to the military has been lining up. Our current manufacturing capacities simply can’t keep up with the scale required. That's why we reached out to the Hales. They have the infrastructure and expertise to handle production at the scale we need, which is why Luna Hale was here today to finalize the deal.”Danial nodded thoughtfully, processing the information. “You mentioned the Greatest Families. C
Danial stood up from his chair, adjusting his suit jacket as he looked at Liam and Letty, who were still standing by the desk. "Alright, I’ll be heading back to my office now. Don’t worry about any formalities. My mother’s in there, and she’s got a sharp eye. If you both come down looking too serious, she’ll get suspicious for sure.Liam nodded quickly. "Of course, sir."Letty gave him a nervous smile, her eyes still wide from earlier. “Yes, Chairman. Understood.”Danial smirked slightly at how different their attitudes were compared to the beginning of the day. He turned and left the chairman’s office, walking through the long corridors with the air of someone who belonged. His confidence had grown, especially after all the information he’d just learned about the Greatest Families. But all of that would need to wait for later.When he reached his office, he opened the door and immediately spotted his mother sitting in his chair, scrolling through her phone lazily. She looked up the m
Danial’s heart thumped in his chest as the tension in the room thickened. Sara’s saber gleamed under the fluorescent lights as she pointed it at him, her eyes lit up with excitement."Fight me!" she declared, her voice ringing with anticipation.Danial blinked in shock. “What??” he exclaimed, standing up in disbelief. He had been mentally preparing for a tense briefing, not a duel with a sword-wielding maniac."Why?" Danial continued, shaking his head, still trying to grasp the situation. "I understand that what happened that day was my fault, and I’m ready to apologize, but why do you want to fight me?"Sara chuckled, a gleam of amusement in her eyes. "I never took the incident seriously," she said with a shrug. "I want to fight you because I’ve heard much about you. You stood up against Elysia during the trial fighters, even though she was just toying with you. Then you went ahead and defeated one of the Emsgate representatives in single combat and martial techniques, not to mention