Telford dialed a number furiously. "Sir, there's a disciplinary inspection being run on me." Someone replied in a low voice, "Let me know if there's anything you need help with. Do keep in mind that you have a family." The person on the phone hung up after that, and Telford knew he was doomed. Even his one last hope was unwilling to help him and even threatened him with his family. If he were to say anything he was not supposed to, his family was going to be in trouble. Telford could not understand what was going on. The person he called was a powerful figure too. Why would he just abandon him like that? Unbeknownst to him, Faron was involved in the matter, and some people in power had found out about it. There was no way that person was going to cover for Telford! Telford was pale as a sheet, trembling from head to toe. Just then, Tiffany shouted, "Take him away and search his office." Her team called out in response, getting to work at once. Telford was immediately
A while later, Dorson, the man who had almost strangled Chloe to death that night at the private club, walked into Jordan's office with a blank face. Jordan leaned back in his chair, looking at Dorson. "Dorson, how long have you been working for me?" "Four years now, Mister Pavian." "So, it's been four years," Jordan mumbled to himself. "Well, I'm in trouble right now, and so is the company. I'm going to need your help." "I'll do anything for you, Mister Pavian." "Make sure Telford Gills is dead. He's probably still in detention right now and not yet in jail. It shouldn't be too hard for you to take him out," Jordan said coldly. "Got it. I'll go tonight." "Okay. Thanks, Dorson." "Anything else, Mister Pavian?' "Not at the moment. You'll get a million dollars and a month off work once this is done." "Thank you, Mister Pavian." Dorson bowed in appreciation, turning to leave. Jordan let out a long breath, but his brows remained furrowed. He needed to take care of
The door swung open, and several men charged in to surround Sherry. "What the hell are you doing?" Sherry shrieked out loud, sensing that something was amiss. The leader of the group, a young man, smirked and ordered, "Search her." "What are you doing? What the hell are you doing?" Sherry screamed in terror. She was slapped twice in the face, and her legs wobbled as she collapsed to the ground. Her phone was taken away from her, and she was searched thoroughly to make sure that she had no other devices on her. Sherry looked at the leader shakily. He looked to be around her age, twenty-something with tattoo-covered arms. The men around him were heavily tattooed as well, and their expressions were less than friendly. "Who are you and what do you want?" Sherry asked, trembling in fear. The leader smirked. "You don't need to know that. Listen and do as you're told, or you're going to have a hard time." Sherry shut up at once, not daring to say another word. "This is a p
When Sherry finally saw that it was Wilbur, she screamed even more. "Please don't hurt me! I'll apologize! I swear I'll apologize!" "Calm down. I'm one of the good guys." Wilbur untied Sherry and helped her onto a chair. He sat across from her, lighting a cigarette. Sherry was trembling all over, not even daring to look Wilbur in the eye. Whatever happened that day had scared the living hell out of her. Wilbur shook his head and sighed. "What did I tell you? Don't go down the wrong path. I was right, wasn't I?" Sherry burst into tears at once, sobbing loudly. Wilbur frowned, not knowing what to say. A long time later, Sherry's sobs finally died down. She snuck a glance at Wilbur, saying in between hiccups, "I-I didn't know I'd g-get into so much t-trouble. If I knew, I would've n-never done that." "Do you know your life is in danger right now?" Wilbur asked. Sherry began to sob again. "I know. I'm sorry. I'll never do it again." Wilbur sighed, saying nothing. Sher
She did not even know what Cape was in the beginning, and barely feared it. However, upon finding out that Cape was involved in the accident, she looked it up and found that it was the name of an international company. Right after that, Jordan had given her a crazy amount of money in support of her continuing to hype up the accident. The money had gotten to Sherry's head, and she completely forgot just how terrifying of a force Cape was. It was not until she was kidnapped that she finally understood exactly how powerful Cape and Joy Corp were. She was regretting everything right now and starting to actually fear for her life. Wilbur was seated right across from her at that very moment. Being in the presence of the owner of a global corporation, who also happened to be a highly skilled fighter, made Sherry feel an incomprehensible pressure bearing down upon her, making it hard for her to breathe. "Thank you, Mister Penn. Thank you so much. I'm really sorry and promise to
"He chose to get physical, kidnapping Sherry Divos and attempting to kill Telford Gills. Now that he's been arrested, he's got a pretty heavy sentence waiting for him. He might say a lot of things to lighten his sentence that could involve the company." Dorson said nothing, listening silently. Kim paused for a while, before continuing, "With how things are, I guess you'll just have to pay the Special Forces department a trip. Jordan has to die. If you can, take the girl and Gills out too." "Understood, Miss Jenkins." Kim looked at Dorson. "The company will make sure your family is tended to, and I'll tell the High Lady the truth as well. Go ahead." "Thank you, Miss Jenkins." Dorson turned to leave the office, remaining emotionless. Kim took a long drag of her cigarette and muttered to herself, "Jordan Pavian, you useless piece of garbage! Now I'm going to lose Dorson. What am I supposed to say to the High Lady?" She snubbed the cigarette hard into the ashtray, her expre
It was none other than Dorson. He grabbed Sherry by the neck, shielding himself behind her. Breaking through the wall required him to use spirit energy, and he had no choice but to show himself. At the same time, a team of officers from the control room had rushed over, surrounding the detention cell and pointing their guns at Dorson. "Don't move! Let Miss Divos go!" one of the officers shouted. Dorson paid him no mind, patiently waiting. He was prepared to die while carrying out the mission but would still choose to escape if given a chance to reunite with his family at home. As long as he completed the mission he had been assigned, the company would probably not fault him. Just then, Elsa rushed to the scene. She pointed her gun at Dorson and asked, "Who are you, and why did you kill Jordan Pavian?" Elsa was beyond furious right now. Someone had broken into the department and killed an important criminal. Not only would this be a grave incompetence on her part, but it w
Elsa sprang to her feet at once. She lifted Sherry into her arms, rolling over and placing the girl on the ground gently. Sherry was pale as a sheet, barely alive. Dorson had started the car, jamming his foot on the accelerator as he sped toward the gates. He had killed Jordan, and Sherry was going to die soon too. Telford was the only target remaining. Kim had said from the start that the main target was Jordan, and it was best if the other two were killed too, but they were a secondary priority. This way, Dorson technically completed his mission. As long as he made it out of the Special Forces department, he would be able to camouflage himself using his spirit energy so that no one would be able to find him. The second he was out of there, he would head into the mountains. He would be able to make it back to his homeland with how strong he was, even if he had to walk. The thought of being able to go home and reunite with his family put a smile on his face. After living