Mason, catching his blunder, quickly sat back down, trying to look calm. "Ahaha! Sorry about that, I've been a bit under the weather lately!"His acting was laughable, way over the top.He was just a spoiled kid trying to act like he was a business whiz, and it was not working."Let's get to the poi
"What's your dad's deal with the Trio Alliance Club, anyway?" Alexander's mind raced with the question, eager for an answer.Mason did not buy the hesitation in the other's voice. "My dad, Stephen, is the head honcho at the Ol' Mare outpost for the Trio Alliance Island! Bet that scares you, huh?"He
The next morning, after dropping his daughter at school and wrapping up some business, Alexander headed to the company's warehouse.Meanwhile, Susanne had spent the entire night on the couch with Patrick steadfastly at her side.Susanne was stuck in her thoughts. Without any moment of clarity, she c
Amid this standoff, a figure cut through the tension—Eden.The head guard, recognizing the newcomer's strength, approached with a grin. "Sir, this guy..."However, he was cut off as Eden booted him aside, his voice icy. "Blocking a guest of the boss? Looking for an early grave?"Stephen had been wai
"Did you doze off or something? Why so quiet?" teased Alexander, breaking the silence that had fallen between them.Stephen sensed the urgency in the air, but he remained composed, responding with a forced chuckle. "You must be kidding, Mister Kane!"Considering you've agreed to let my son off the h
The showdown commenced.The crowd was electrified, their attention sharpened, buzzing with excitement.Whoosh, whoosh!They moved in unison, ignoring the flurry of cards, each charging at the other with breakneck speed.The card duel was a mere facade, the real test probing the extent of their skill
The message inside was brief, just a single line.[I've gone to Peakview Mountain, no need to worry.]The day before, Alexander had heard clear as day that a miracle was expected at Peakview Mountain today, drawing many to witness it.Alexander was ticked off. He dialed Stephen's number and let him
The speck drew closer, and as it neared Peakview Mountain, it erupted into a blinding golden brilliance.The onlookers finally got a clear view—it was a massive platform. Seated upon it was an old man with a snowy beard, looking every bit the part of a sage.To the gathering of seniors, his visage s