A man in a suit carrying a briefcase knocked on Charlie Sr.'s office door a few minutes later. After receiving permission to enter, he opened the door and stepped inside."Please have a seat, Barrister James," Charlie Sr. said, gesturing to an empty chair across from him. The man bowed his head in gratitude and placed his briefcase on the table before taking a seat."Thank you, Chairman Charlie Sr." Barrister James opened his briefcase, pulled out some files, and handed them over to Charlie Sr. The latter perused the documents with a smile on his face."I was able to get the signature tasks and settlements done, but there's a problem," Barrister James said, his expression turning serious. "The chief of the shanty community disappeared yesterday after the evacuation notice was issued."Charlie Sr.'s face darkened, and he locked gazes with Barrister James. "Does this mean that they refused to evacuate from the shanty communities?" he asked in a calm tone."That's correct," Barrister Jam
Daniel was seated in the president's office, reviewing files and signing them. Suddenly, the door opened, and his assistant walked in."President Daniel, I have an update on the whereabouts of Charlie Sr.," his assistant said, reminding him of the task he had assigned the previous day.Daniel paused his work and paid close attention to what his assistant had to say."Go ahead," he replied."He is at the Shanty in the Eastern part of the City," the assistant reported.Daniel's expression changed as he tensed his muscles and asked for clarification."Are you sure about that?" he asked urgently."The White family recently acquired the shanty community, and Charlie Sr. is there to attend a groundbreaking ceremony," the assistant explained.Without a word, Daniel abruptly stood up and rushed out of the office, leaving his assistant bewildered by his sudden departure.Daniel rushed out of the company in his car, weaving through the traffic recklessly and almost causing an accident. As he ar
Daniel breathed a sigh of relief as he ushered Maggi and Margret into the restaurant. After enjoying a meal together, he drove them to a rental agency. As they stepped out of the car and entered the building, the receptionist's eyes widened in shock at the sight of Daniel's disheveled companions. "Mrs. Charlie!" the receptionist exclaimed in a daze, mistaking Maggi and Margret for someone else. Daniel's expression darkened, but he managed to force a smile as he calmly corrected her. "I'm afraid you've mistaken us for someone else. Can you please direct us to your agents?" he asked coldly. The receptionist trembled in fear at the sharp glare Daniel directed at her before managing to stammer out a response. "They're over there," she said, pointing towards the agent's section. Daniel eased his gaze and motioned for Maggi and Margret to follow as they made their way towards the agents.The receptionist surreptitiously took a photo of Margaret from behind, but hesitated before sharing i
Daniel and Margret were drawn to the commotion when they saw security personnel about to handle Maggi roughly. Margret quickly stepped forward and positioned herself in the way of the staff. The staff's face betrayed their nervousness as Margret asked firmly, "What's going on here?"Maggi peered from behind Margret and said, "She's my aunt, and we're here to shop for clothes."The staff's expression turned dark when they saw Margret's inexpensive dress, and their anger boiled over. "So, you're the one who brought this thief into our store?" they spat at Margret.Daniel couldn't tolerate a staff member insulting Margret. He stepped forward and spoke in a cold, firm tone. "Apologize to her," he hissed with anger, his face turning red with fury. The staff member recognized Daniel and faltered, stuttering "President Daniel" as she swallowed a lump in her throat. "I mean it. Apologize," Daniel roared, his rage intensifying.Just then, the manager arrived on the scene. He had been informed
Brenda trembled in fear as Charlie Sr. asked, "Where is your husband?" Her lips quivered as she stammered, "He's not in the office."At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and Charlie Sr.'s entourage emerged, led by Stones. "Chairman Charlie Sr., we've located Daniel," Stones announced.Charlie Sr. shifted his attention from Brenda to Stones and demanded, "Where is he?""After coordinating his recent movements, we've determined that he frequents Pleasant Bars, visited the slum twice, and was present during the shanty community excavation," Stones reported.Charlie Sr.'s heart sank at the thought of potentially destroying his wife's former home. He couldn't bear to dwell on it. "Where is he now?" he asked coldly."At his home," Stones replied immediately.Charlie Sr. strode towards the elevator, causing Brenda to become increasingly nervous. Suddenly, he paused and turned to her with a furrowed brow."Excuse me, aren't you Daniel's wife?" he inquired.Brenda's heart sank as she rep
Madame Agnes gave Charlie Sr. a sharp look as she lounged in her chair, but spoke in a calm tone. "Charlie, I want you to understand where I stand. Chloe is your wife, and that's final," she said icily. Charlie Sr. got up from his seat and shot a glance at his grandmother, but didn't say another word. He strode out of the living room and let out a deep breath as soon as he stepped outside. He and his entourage left Madame Agnes's mansion, and when he reached home, he stayed awake all night, unable to sleep. He stared intently at his phone, lost in thought.As he breathed a sigh of relief, his phone suddenly rang, prompting him to answer it quickly."Stones, any news on Margaret's whereabouts?" Charlie Sr. asked impatiently. "We've spotted some activity on Daniel's end. He was seen at the hospital," Stones replied over the phone. "Okay, keep investigating," Charlie Sr. said, clenching his fists in frustration.After hanging up, he paced anxiously in the corridor before sending a me
The house was meticulously searched, and Charlie Sr. had Daniel's butler brought before him, forcing the servant to kneel in front of him. The butler remained bowed, afraid to meet Charlie Sr.'s gaze. After a thorough search, Stones returned with an update."Chairman Charlie Sr., we couldn't find Daniel. He's not at home," Stones reported.Charlie Sr.'s expression turned grim as he fixed his gaze on Daniel's butler and demanded, "Where is he?"Trembling with fear, the butler hesitated before stammering out, "I don't know. He... he asked me to lie to you before he left. He didn't say where he was going."Charlie Sr.'s eyes narrowed as he spoke in a low, cold voice, "He asked you to lie to me? What else did he say?" The butler shook his head, unable to offer any further information.Charlie Sr. paused, his expression turning grim as he contemplated his next move. With a cold glance at Stones, he issued an order that made the butler's cries fill the living room: "Feed him to the sharks.
As Charlie Sr. observed the movement of his son's finger, hope flickered within him. He hurried out of the ward and came across Doctor Francis."Doctor Francis, did you see that? He moved his finger again. Is it a sign that he might wake up soon?" Charlie Sr. asked eagerly.The doctor let out a weary sigh, shook his head, and responded, "Charlie Sr., you mustn't get your hopes up too high. Although we do see occasional movements, we are still exploring every possible option to bring him back to consciousness."Charlie Sr. felt deflated upon hearing Doctor Francis's answer and left the hospital. He couldn't find solace in his thoughts and waited anxiously for Stones to provide an update on Daniel, but none came.Throughout the night, he chain-smoked and struggled to sleep. Eventually, he got up, took a shower, and prepared for work.Stones entered the office to report his findings to Charlie Sr. "The body double has been interrogated, and she claims that Daniel was the mastermind behi