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The sudden urgency of the notification sent a ripple of curiosity through the workers, who began to murmur among themselves.

"What would be the reason for the urgent meeting?" one of the workers whispered, as they all speculated what could have prompted Enzo 's sudden summons.

The calmness and the trepidation somehow merged in the faces of the workers as they filed into Enzo 's office, treading like they were on eggs, knowing full well the volatile nature of their boss. The air was heavy; there was tension everywhere, filled with unsaid fears.

Sera stood at the back of the room, observing with an analytical mind the scene unfolding before her eyes. She let her eyes roam across the room, taking in even the minutest details of the workers' body language: how they avoided looking into each other's eyes, the way their shoulders sagged in defeat.

Enzo 's voice cut through silence as sharp as a knife.

"Cynthia," he called out, leaving no room for argument.

Cynthia, Marco 's assistan
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    "Please don't do this to me, sir", the words tumbled from Cynthia's lips in a begging manner as suddenly she dropped on her knees, falling to the floor in a prostrating pose. She caught his trousers' hem, her fingers clasping over it like pincers as she begged for forgiveness. Her face streamed with tears that fell from her eyes as in a heavy rain while she wept uncontrollably.Her shoes slipped from her feet as she rocked back and forth, her body convulsed with sobs, her hoarse voice repeating pleadings. But he showed no compassion on his face at her anguished cries; his eyes flashed in anger, not softening. The more her tears seemed to enrage him, the darker his face grew with every passing moment."Andre!" Enzo thundered, his voice reverberating through the room as he called out for the security guard. There was complete silence-no response at all. Enzo turned back to Cynthia, his eyes flashing with anger, and pushed her hands off his trousers."Leave me alone," he snarled, l

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    They had dragged Cynthia out of the company, and pieces of her shattered phone screen still littered the floor in Enzo 's office. The feeling of unease had now settled over the room. His eyes, although they stayed glued to the screen of his own phone, seemed to bore into the soul of Marco as Enzo spoke completely devoid of any emotion."Come up with a plan now," Enzo said, the malice in his voice hanging in the air, implicit in every word that anything less than instant obedience would not go down well.Scared as he already was, the words made Marco 's heart sink. He looked up at Enzo , his eyes wide in a mix of terror and desperation."If not, I fire you too," Enzo added, his voice still eerily calm, his eyes never leaving the screen as he issued the ultimatum.A cold sweat beaded on Marco 's forehead as his mind tried to race with the implications of such a threat in case of failure."S-sorry, sir," stammered Marco , his voice shaking with emotion as he spoke,

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    With the tension in the air, it is then that the firm, decisive voice of Sera resounds once more. "I will represent Marco ," she states, her unflinching tone forth from the stare of Enzo , now firmly set upon her. She stands tall, her shoulders squared, flashing with determination, as if in challenge to any further dispute on the part of Enzo himself.Her voice sounded like a beacon in the most hopeless moment of his life, and Marco could feel the surge of gratitude towards this girl. He knew that Enzo 's scorn and ridicule can be overwhelming at times, yet Sera seemed not to be touched; her spirit remained unbroken.Just as it looked like Enzo was going to say something back, the soft knocking at the door interrupted the proceedings."Good day, sir," a small voice said, "Mr. Tony is still waiting for you." The voice was tentative, the speaker seemingly not wanting to intrude upon the tense scene unfolding within the office.Sera turned to Marco , her eyes shining wit

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    She immediately captured everyone's attention in the conference room: Mr. Robert, the investors, and a few other colleagues sat around the big table, all of them in their formal attire, the investors wearing blue suits. The scene before her sent a rush of confidence flowing through her veins. Flashing a bright smile, she began to make her way to the front of the room, her heels clicking on the floor."Good morning, sir," sera greeted all who were present in the conference room with a voice that should not give her butterflies inside. Her mind was racing with fears within just a blink of the eye, scanning the clients' faces, but then immediately reminded herself what lay at stake. She thought about how heinous her boss Enzo would react if things didn't go well, and that gave her the courage to push through."And who is she?" one of the investors threw at Enzo , an eyebrow raised. "She's my manager," Enzo lied confidently. "Her name is sera.""Alright, Miss sera," said Mr. Tony

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    Marco remained in the waiting room, pacing restlessly, while he was awaiting information. Soon enough, Dr. Fredrick, a middle-aged man with a friendly countenance, came out of the emergency room, donning a white gown and stethoscope."Mr. Marco , please come along with me," said Dr. Fredrick in a soft tone of voice.Marco followed Dr. Fredrick to his office, feeling very apprehensive. Dr. Fredrick ushered Marco to have a seat and sat down on the other side of his desk.His head nodded in sorrow as his eyes filled with compassion. "Mr. Marco , I'm afraid sera has suffered from a severe case of stress-induced shock," Dr. Fredrick began.Marco ' eyes widened as his face paled. "Will she be okay?" he asked, his voice shaking.Dr. Fredrick hesitated before speaking. "We'll do everything we can, but it's too early to tell. We need to run some tests and monitor her closely."Marco ' face fell, and his eyes welled up with tears. "This can't be happening," he muttered under hi

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    He went to the doctor's office to beg him once more. "Doctor, please, the money for the surgery is not available now. Can you please start the surgery? When the money comes, I'll pay," Marco Said in a sorrowful tone.The doctor gave him a hard look. "I have some injections to help her heart pump well, because your boss uses this hospital, but it seems like you're not serious," said the doctor firmly.Marco knew the doctor was right; he had done all he could, but Enzo 's refusal to pay the deposit left him with no other choice. In a surge of frustration and anger, he felt his insides rise up against Enzo . At the same time, he knew he was not supposed to give up easily."Please, doctor, just start the surgery. I will find a way to pay," Marco begged as desperation crept into his voice.The doctor sighed and his features slightly relaxed. "I'll see what I can do," he said finally. "But I'm not making any promises.""I'm serious, sir, I will come back for payment. I don't he

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    "Bro, I am sorry; I wouldn't be able to come out today, but I will come out tomorrow morning," Louis apologized.Marco knew. "Okay, man, I will be expecting you. Thank you so much," he said as relief washed over him."No problem, bro, I got your back," Louis said."Have a nice evening then," Marco said as he hung up the call.Marco let out a sigh, almost of relief, and knew that Louis would not let him down. He looked at his timepiece, finding he had to wait until the next morning to meet the man.And as that took its time coming, the thoughts of Sera 's plight just refused to quit Williams' mind. It was plain for him to realize just how important each minute had become.Time was of the essence, and every minute counted when Sera 's life hung precariously in the balance. The sad thought made him frown once more, and the smile vanished.Marco . heaved a resolute sigh, flipped open his phone, and launched his bank app; he wanted to pay Sera bills, but what he saw in his acco

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    Marco Stormed out of the doctor's office, his frustration and despair palpable. Night wore a darkened cloak, it would have seemed, to relate to the mood of him. He couldn't wait for morning to come to meet Louis and find a solution.Marco approached Sera's ward, her pale figure a grim reminder of the need for urgency. He clasped her hands in his and allowed tears to well up in his eyes. He wiped them off and composed himself.Marco boarded a taxi outside the hospital, heading for home. The silence in the ride allowed his thoughts to wander, and his mind was a battlefield of worries.He went through the motions, showering and throwing himself onto the bed when he got home. Eventually, sleep overcame him, but it was a fitful one.THE NEXT MORNING ********The next morning, the phone shattered the air, jolting Marco awake."Good morning, who am I speaking with?" Marco asked, his voice dull from sleep."Good morning, man! This is Louis. I'm about to take my bath. Let's meet at

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    "Sera …." Marco shouted, his voice sprawling in that desolate space, but before it would spread further, Mr Tony sprang into action, covering Williams' mouth with his hand, right in the fraction of a second, as if expecting this danger that might be hiding behind every shadow."Do you know her?" Jessica asked in a weak voice with a very minute pitch, as if her experiences had drained her of all energies.Enzo's eyes softened, his lips curling into a soft smile, the seams of his features glowing bright with expression, as in low and measured tones, he replied, "Yes, I do know her; she is my girlfriend," the words tumbling into view amidst a mixture of affection and longing.His words were colored with pride and underlined just how deep the feeling was, but immediately was Mr Tony's rejoinder, his tone laced with skepticism: "I have never heard Sera say you guys are in a relationship," he said, his words hanging in the air, a challenge.Enzo's smile flickered for a moment; the defens

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    "I just heard the cry of someone," Jude whispered in a low, urgent voice to Enzo and Williams; wide-eyed and full of concern, as the faint sound seemed to reverberate deep within his chest."Let's trace the cry," Marco suggested, his voice barely above a whisper. His words hung in the air like a fragile thread as the trio nodded as one, their hearts pounding in anticipation.They moved with sluggish deliberateness, their tracing of the faint sound through the deserted warehouse; their footsteps echoed off the walls-the only sound that broke the oppressive silence.The cry grew louder, more desperate, leading them upstairs to the uncompleted second story-a labyrinth of exposed beams and dusty concrete that seemed to stretch on forever.They ascended to the top, just about bouncily, soft-hopping to avoid making much noise, their senses at height when they reached the top, where the outline of something shrouded in a black cloth met their gaze."What's this?" asked Tony, his finger point

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    He immediately sent one of his men, Timothy, to get the GPS from the office. His tone was high and commanding, showing how critical the situation was and how little time they had to act."Timothy, hurry up," said Marshall, looking right into his eyes to drive the point home of how serious the matter before them was and how little time there was to act."A'right, sir," Timothy said, firm and sure, without a quiver, as he immediately snatched up his keys and raced out the door to accomplish what he had to do in the most timely manner possible.Williams, Enzo, Tony, and Marshall were then left sitting anxiously waiting for the return of Timothy while consumed by thoughts of Sera and the search-each person lost in his own thoughts and fears about the outcome of such.Every passing minute felt like an eternity, each being taken further into a different endless void of uncertainty, unanswered questions, and anxiety that deepened the cut.The strong silence was filled with anticipation and

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    "Good morning," said Marshall and the rest, all smiles, their faces beaming with optimism and reassurance-a look that was quite soothing to Enzo's frayed nerves."Good morning," returned Enzowith appreciation in his tone as he welcomed the team into the house, hoping their skills finally gave him the answers he had so longed for over the disappearance of Sera ."It appears you have just woken up," interpreted Williams, brow furrowed with concern, eyes doing a scrutiny of Enzo's worn countenance."Yeah, your call woke me up," Enzo said, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, still trying to shake off the remnants of a restless night."Ah, so sorry, sir," Marco apologized, looking contrite, his voice full of empathy.Enzo waved his hand in a dismissive manner, a gesture indicating appreciation for Williams' concern."No need to apologize, Marco," Enzosaid."We need to get started, and I'm glad you're here to help us find Sera ."Enzo's eyes did a sweep of the room, locking eyes with Marsha

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    Marshall's response was immediate."What's going on?" Marshall asked.Enzopaused, collecting his thoughts."Sera 's missing," Enzosaid.His voice was low."We can't find her anywhere."Marshall's tone turned alert."Tell me more," Marshall said.Enzobriefed Marshall on the situation.The Zoom meeting.Sera 's disappearance.The failed attempts to contact her.Marshall listened intently.His silence was reassuring.Enzoknew Marshall was already working on a plan.To find Sera .To bring her home safely.The wait began.For Marshall's next move.For news of Sera 's whereabouts."Marshall, please, it is so urgent," he told him, his voice thin and laced with the worry of desperation at the thought of Sera 's disappearance for a whole week weighing upon his mind."Marshall, we desperately need your expertise in tracking her down," Enzo added, his eyes begging for reassurance.Confidence and professionalism oozed from every pore as Marshall's expression became reassuring."Enzo, don't you b

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    His voice came urgent as Tony said, "I'm saying Sera 's missing, Enzo. I've tried reaching out to her friends, but no one's seen or heard from her."Enzo's face turned grim.Missing?That word reverberated in his head.Where was Sera ?And why hadn't she called him?Enzo felt his anxiety shoot up. Was Sera in danger?"Do you know where she is, Enzo?" Mr Tony asked."I should be asking you where Sera is," said Robert, his voice accusing, his eyes raging with anger and concern."I mean, you guys were always going to restaurants together," Enzo said, his tone full of suspicion.Tony's face remained impassive, but his voice came forth resolute."Enzo, it is not the time to point accusatory fingers at anybody," Tony told him, his words slow and intentional."I'm not lying accusations on you for the fun of it," Enzo said, snapping, his frustration boiling over. "I just ask where Sera is because you were always taking pictures together." Tony looked very somber, with his eyes full of

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    There was complete silence at the other end, as if it stretched into infinity. Sera was clearly hesitant, and for a while, Enzofeared he'd lost her.But then, she spoke, her voice tentative. "Ok, Robert, if I'm lucky, I'll come."Enzo's face lit up with a bright, radiant smile, like the luckiest man in the world."Thank you, Sera !" Enzo exclaimed, overflowing with excitement.He dropped the call and found his mind racing with possibilities.He did not waste a single moment and rushed into the kitchen, his heart singing.He prepared croissants, ham, burgers, and steak to make the perfect dinner.Enzo was going through the recipe and doing each dish just right.Joy oozed out of every pore as he cooked.Sweat droplets dripped down his forehead, for the heat in the kitchen was getting hotter by his excitement.The hours have passed, and the smell of sizzling steak and freshly baked croissants filled in.Enzo's kitchen now turned into a haven.At last, dinner was ready.Enzo stepped ba

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