“How about the other properties? Do they really have nothing left after I took the grocery?” asked Emerald. She was in the meeting room of the ACEGame building with Creep and Daryl, talking about the assets that the Morgans left with after losing the Family Grocer to her.“I made an initial investigation to know if they will be capable of getting up,” Daryl replied,“And?” she asked curiously.“With the information I’ve gathered, I don’t think they will still have a chance to recover without anyone helping them.”“Why do you say so?”“As you already know, they are now living in a rented apartment, and according to their neighbors, they frequently heard Mr. and Mrs. Morgan fighting over daily expenses. Their financial situation seems to be dire.” Daryl answered, but Emerald couldn’t help but feel worried. She’s not that bad to wish the worst for the family she grew up with, but she also doesn’t want to put her family at risk because of them.Emerald's heart tightened. The Morgans had b
As Jace and Liam stood inside the opulent but eerily quiet mansion, they could feel the weight of anticipation hanging in the air. Their team—private detectives and police officers—was combing through the sprawling rooms and corridors, searching for any clue that could lead them to Dr. Sanders and Lucy.Jace held his phone tightly, waiting for Emerald to pick up on the other end. When she finally answered, her voice echoed with concern. "Hi, dear wife.""Yes?" Emerald replied."You see, Liam and I are on the outskirts of the city next to ours with the detectives and the police.""What? Why? What are you doing there?" Emerald asked continuously, worried. "Are you alright?" she added."Yes, I'm fine, we're fine. But the thing is, we tried to locate the location of the device Dr. Sanders used in contacting your landlord. And we think we found it.""Really? Then, did you find Dr. Sanders and Mom? Jace, what did you find?" Emerald's voice trembled with a mixture of fear and hope."No, not y
The group led by Jace stayed in place while waiting for Detective Ronnie and Cedrick. Young Higginson didn’t want to miss the unfolding events because he was eager to bring the good news to his wife. Despite his worries, he tried to remain calm, as Liam, who was with him in the car, reminded him.Meanwhile, inside the Red House, Detective Ronnie and Cedrick sat on a long couch facing a sizable stage. They knew what kind of establishment the Red House was and what was inside.A waitress approached them and offered them drinks, which they accepted. Due to the nature of their work, they were used to drinking and didn’t get drunk easily, so they drank while ensuring they were still doing their job.The two wondered why no women were dancing on stage, even though people were inside. They looked around and noticed that the customers with them didn’t seem to care.“Maybe it’s not yet time for the women to perform,” Cedrick said, looking at Ronnie. “It happens; the women perform only at certai
Cedrick continues going down the narrow, dimly lit stairs behind the old bookshelf. Each step creaked softly beneath his weight, echoing in the tight space. He held his breath, hoping no one above could hear him. The air grew colder as he went further down. He felt relieved that he had managed to send Ronnie a message and hoped he would also start informing the others.At the bottom, Cedrick pushed open a heavy wooden door and stepped into a room that made him pause. The place had been transformed into something that looked like a hospital room. The center has white walls, medical equipment, and a single hospital bed. On that bed lay Ember, unconscious and pale. He walked slowly to her side, his heart pounding. He reached out a hand to check her pulse, but a voice stopped him. "Who are you?" The voice was shaky, full of fear.Cedrick turned quickly to see a man in his white polo and black pants standing near a table covered in medical tools. The man's eyes were wide with panic, and he
Emerald sat on her chair in her office at ACEGame, her eyes fixed on the glowing screens. Creep continued hacking every CCTV around the Red House just in case their enemy decided to transfer Dr. Sanders and Ember again. Despite the bustling activity around her, Emerald felt a gnawing sense of dread. She hadn't gone home, staying close and connected to her husband, where she could be updated in real-time.She wanted to know what was happening on Jace's side and ensure he was also okay. Young Morgan was worried about her husband, too, so she was thankful that he took Liam with him. Emerald was busy thinking about the love of her life when her phone buzzed."Jace, any news?" she asked after she quickly answered when she recognized Jace's number. Her voice was tight with worry."We found them, dear wife," Jace replied, his voice steady and reassuring. "Cedrick located Dr. Sanders and Ember. They're at the Red House."Emerald let out a shaky breath, relief washing over her momentarily befo
"Stay here, my dear wife. We need backup in case those who took your mom try to escape. We need Creep's expertise," Jace said to Emerald, who insisted on coming to the Red House to witness the police raid."Jace, please. I really want to go," she pleaded. When they woke up and started getting ready to leave, her husband had already told her he would only drop her off at the ACEGame building, where Creep and his wife were. They stayed there to monitor the surrounding area of the Red House and report any suspicious activity or movement from the staff."Please, dear wife, it will also ease my mind knowing you're safe. People are watching over you here and outside the building, so you can focus on the monitor and help Creep. I'm sure he's also tired." Emerald took a deep breath before nodding. She didn't want to burden those who would rescue her mother, so she followed her husband's wishes.Jace left after dropping young Morgan off at her office, where Creep and Elise were still present. S
"Do you think it will send?" Cedrick asked anxiously. Dr. Sanders had returned and said that he left the cell phone on top of a high cabinet, which the doctor believed wouldn't be noticed by anyone since the detective assured him it was on silent mode."I think so because the signal bar went up when I checked. I just panicked when I heard footsteps approaching. I can't afford to be caught, especially if the message wasn't sent successfully," the doctor said, thinking it was better than getting caught.Cedrick and Ember nodded, understanding Dr. Sanders' predicament. He wasn't used to such situations, so they could only rely on prayer for the success of their actions. As much as they wanted to do more, they couldn't risk each other's safety.They were nervous as they waited, knowing it was still early. Cedrick pondered the possibilities his colleagues outside might have done and shared them with the two. "If Ronnie received my text last night, he likely informed Mr. Higginson and the ot
Just as the vehicle finally disappeared from their sight, Jace received a call from Ronnie. "Sir, the warrant has been approved. We're heading back there now.""Okay, thank you very much," replied Young Higginson. Ronnie said something else, which Jace just acknowledged. After ending the call, he turned to Liam and relayed everything the detective had said."I hope their leader is there too," Liam said, sighing."I hope so," Jace agreed, then looked back at the establishment and waited quietly.Liam also stayed silent, thinking that once all this chaos was over, he might be able to return to Italy. He knew and accepted that there was no chance of rekindling things with Emerald since Jace would never let them get separated. He felt thankful that the woman he loved would finally be happy, even if it wasn't with him.Meanwhile, Emerson had just entered Madam Z's office and received the news that police had come to their club the previous night wanting to search it. "What? Why are you just