At a coffee shop, Darth sat with a downcast look, feeling frustrated at his inability to win any bets. As he sipped on his drink, he heard a group of middle-aged men talking loudly about a card game they were planning to play. They seemed to be experienced players and were looking for someone to join in the game. One of the men turned towards Darth and called out to him."Hey, you there! You look like you could use a little excitement. How about you join us for a game of cards?" the man said, gesturing for Darth to come over to their table.Darth hesitated for a moment, unsure if he wanted to risk losing more money. But the thought of winning big was tempting, so he decided to give it a try. He got up from his seat and walked over to the group of men, who welcomed him warmly."Alright then, let's get started," said one of the men, shuffling the deck of cards. "We'll play for $70 a round, and winner takes all. Are you in?"Darth nodded nervous
Ethan gave Darth a knowing smile. "Let's just say that I know more than you think I do," he said enigmatically. Without further ado, he took out his phone and played a voice recording. The recording comprised a phone call between Darth and someone, and in it, Darth's voice was heard speaking to the person who appeared to give him directions. Only Darth's voice could be heard, saying, "I promise to drag Ethan to your feet and make Lim yours." His voice contained an ounce of fear as he spoke.Darth had been listening intently, his face displaying different uneasy expressions as the recording played. After it ended, he couldn't stop himself from asking, "Ethan, how did you get this?"Ethan smiled and then began to recount what had happened earlier that day. He had met with Jace, who had given him a detailed explanation of what he had found out during his investigations. It was something that posed a huge shock to Ethan, as he was not expecting it at all. Earlier that day"So, what exact
-Tuesday Morning-Mel was at her desk with her team, looking at sketches and notes. They were getting ready to launch a new line of shoes, and Mel really wanted it to be a success. The deadline was coming up quickly, so they had to work extra hard to finish on time.So, what do we think of these designs?" Mel asked, gesturing to the sketches. "Are there any changes we need to make before we finalize them?" One of her team members, Julia, spoke up. "I love the look of these shoes, but I'm worried about the placing of the logo, Won't it be better if it was placed by the side and not the front? She asked. "That's a good point Julia. Let's look into that and see if it's feasible. Any other concerns?" Mel.asked and another team member Dan, chimed in. "What about the marketing campaign? Do we have a plan for that?" Mel smiled. "Yes, we do. We're going to focus on social media, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays. I've already started working on some
Sitting up on her bed, Mel carefully typed out a message to . "Thank you for your concern," she wrote, "I'm going to take your advice and rest today." Satisfied with what she had typed out, she hit send and let out a deep sigh of relief.As she laid back on her bed, and settled into her soft pillows, Mel's thoughts moved to s unexpected act of kindness, she felt a surge of gratitude wash over her as she read the message. It wasn't just the advice that Ethan had given her, it was the way he had done it. She could feel the genuine concern in his words and it made her heart flutter a bit. Mel made a firm resolution to prioritize her own well-being, determined to take care of herself in the best possible way. As she settled back into her pillows, she knew exactly what she needed - a rejuvenating treatment at the Spa that she had been putting off for weeks. The thought of taking time for herself and indulging in some much-needed pampering filled her with a sense of excitement and anticipa
Finally, it was her turn to check in and she approached the receptionist with a forced smile, determined to enjoy her spa day despite the rude encounter.But as she headed towards the locker rooms, she heard Lisa's voice again. "Can you believe some people?" she was saying to a lady who stood beside her, "No manners at all."Mel had heard enough. She turned around and marched back towards Lisa. "Excuse me, I don't appreciate your attitude," she said, her voice low but firm. "I apologized already. There's no need to be so rude.With a scowl on her face, Lisa replied "Please, like you're any better. Who do you think you are?" she sneered.As Mel mulled over the encounter, she couldn't help but question the sanity of this stranger she had just met. With a sharp tone, she responded, "I'm just someone who doesn't tolerate rude behavior," she replied, her tone biting.Lisa rolled her eyes, attempting to provoke Mel, "Whatever, lady. You're not even worth my time." With that, she turned and
Lisa wasn't taken aback by his reply, the last time they met, they had a heated argument and she had stormed out, feeling hurt and angry. But now, she knew she had to apologize if she wanted to salvage their relationship."Ethan, I know we didn't part on good terms the other time, and I wanted to apologize for my behavior. I was out of line and I shouldn't have said the things I did."Ethan furrowed his brows, staring at her with an unreadable expression. Lisa felt a pang of fear, wondering if he was going to reject her apology."I still don't get why you're apologizing, you didn't do anything or did you?" Ethan finally asked, his voice cold and distant."Yes, I did, Lisa replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "I was upset that you said we weren't friends, but I realize now that I was trying to force a friendship on you. I'm sorry."Ethan's expression didn't change, but Lisa could sense that he was listening. She took a deep breath and continued."I also wanted to talk to you about
Ethan halted the car in front of a cozy restaurant that he had been planning to take Mel to for a while. As they walked in, they were greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere of the place. The restaurant was dimly lit, with soft jazz music playing in the background, creating a relaxing ambiance.They were led to a quiet corner booth, and after eye scanning the menu, they both ordered their meal. As they waited for their food to arrive, they began to chat about their day. "How was work, Mel inquired about Ethan's day at work and he replied that it had been a long and tedious day. "Nothing exciting happened today, just the usual meetings and paperwork," he added."Mel, You were at the post office, when you should be home resting? I bet you didn't only go to the post office," Ethan said, raising an eyebrow at her.Mel smiled in return. "You've definitely been watching my every movement" she joked and continued, "I went to the spa today, and it was a wonderful experience. Perhaps I sh
Mel had just woken up from a short nap and was scrolling through her laptop when she received an anonymous email that caught her attention. The email contained pictures and evidence of illegal activities that the L Logo company had been involved in. Although it wasn't a major crime, it was still illegal, and they could be punished for it. Most likely, a fine would be issued and paid by the company.As she read through the email for the second time, she struggled to comprehend its contents. The message had been sent by an unknown individual who identified himself as an undercover agent, stating that he or she was driven by a sense of justice after getting in contact with some bereaved past employees of the company. In the email, he revealed that he had worked for the company for many years and had stumbled upon some illegal activities. However, he had refrained from reporting them due to his lack of influence within the organization.Mel couldn't help but wonder how the anonymous email
Driving back to the hospital, Darth felt his heart ache badly, the words Brandon had said we're stinging badly, first he said he abandoned his son because Laureen came into his life, that was not anyway true, infact he always thought he was protecting his son by doing so, at Least to him he thought mingling with his son especially while having such a bad lifestyle would affect Liam and expose him to both friends and enemies lurking around. As for Laureen, it was no doubt that he loved her, she was the only lady he had met after the death of his wife that could accept him for who he was, now recalling their first meeting, he knew he had been fooled.A few years, after Ethan's parents had died in a fire, Darth also lost his wife. at the time, she died, he was already running LIM, the pain was not something one could describe in single words, it was heart wrenching,......Unable to handle it anymore, Darth picked up the habit of drinking which resulted into a serious backlash as he also
Leah dressed up on a bright Saturday morning, and a few minutes later, she found herself seated across from Lisa in a cozy coffee shop. They exchanged their conversation in hushed tones, Lisa's face adorned with a knowing smirk while Leah appeared deeply engaged in explaining her side of the story. Her expressions held a bitter edge as she recounted her grievances."I never thought you would come back to me after turning down my offer last time. It appears I was mistaken. So, what exactly brings you here this time?" Lisa's smirk carried a hint of mischief as she inquired."It's that devil of a girl. You were right about her all along," Leah responded, her tone heavy with frustration."Really? Care to enlighten me on why you've suddenly had a change of heart?" Lisa inquired with a cunning smile playing on her lips."She snatched my position. She snatched my dream of becoming LIM's first female shoe director," Leah's voice dripped with disdain as she spoke."Oh, is that so?" Lisa contin
Mr. Kim's phone buzzed with an urgent notification. As he read the message on the company's news bulletin, his eyebrows furrowed. The announcement detailed a sudden one-week holiday for all employees. An unexpected development that instantly piqued his thoughts.After about 10 mins of deliberating, he made a decision. Quickly, he headed straight to LIM Corporation. Knocking on Ethan's office door, he entered and quickly briefed Ethan about the company's announcement and his hunch about its intentions.Breathing slightly harder from his brisk walk, Mr. Kim cleared his throat. "Mr. Ethan, there's something you need to know. The company just announced a one-week holiday for all employees, and I believe I know why," he said, his voice earnest."I mean I think it's connected the what I found* Mr Kim added as if trying to pique Ethan's interestEthan leaned forward, his gaze sharp with curiosity. "You found something? He asked and Mr Kim noddedWithout saying anything Ethan sent him a look
Mr. Kim managed to sneak inside the mysterious room, and found himself facing two more closed doors. He had come here with the hope of uncovering the secrets hidden within. As he opened the doors and explored the room, he was disappointed to find no further clues or hidden compartments. Feeling a bit disheartened, he decided to head back.However, just as he was about to return back, he noticed a scorpion crawling up his jeans. Fear engulfed him as he dreaded the possibility of getting bitten and injected with its poisonous venom. In a desperate attempt to shake off the dangerous creature, he vigorously shook his leg, but the scorpion clung on stubbornly. He had to act quickly.With panic gripping him, he took a deep breath and stamped his foot on the floor three times. Finally, the scorpion loosened its grip and fell away. Relieved, Mr. Kim decided it was time to leave this place behind.As he started to step forward, a sudden sound caught his attention. He swiftly turned around and
In the small hall, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the six contestants gathered for the final stage of the shoe design competition. Ethan walked in just in time to witness Mel's presentation. He couldn't help but notice the fine way she talked; her looks drew him in even more. She had a petite nature that made her even more pretty in his eyes. Finally, she rounded up her presentation, and from the look of the judges, one could tell that she had delivered well.Ethan exchanged looks with Avril, occasionally staring at the other judges. The judges then dispersed the contestants for a while to make evaluations. The contestants were asked to leave the hall for an hour and return immediately after for the final session of the competition. This session involved the physical version of their designs, and they would all get to model them for the judges to do their job.After the contestants left, Ethan looked harder at Avril before standing up and beckoning him to follow him.
Driving back to the hospital, Darth's heart ached badly, the stinging words Brandon had uttered resonated deeply within him. First, Brandon accused him of abandoning his son because of Lauren. This accusation wasn't in anyway true as far as he was concerned. In fact, in reality, Darth believed he was protecting his son by keeping him away from his troubled lifestyle, shielding Liam from the dangers that lurked among friends and enemies alike. As for Laureen, there was no doubt that Darth loved her deeply. She was the only woman he had met after the death of his wife who truly accepted him for who he was. However, looking back on their first meeting, he now couldn't help but feel deceived. A few years after Ethan's parents had died in a fire accident, Darth suffered the loss of his wife. At that time, he was already running the LIM company, and the pain of losing his wife was indescribable, wrenching his heart... Unable to cope with the pain, Darth turned to drinking, which led to se
Darth sped through the streets, driving as fast as he could towards the bar where he was told Liam had collapsed. Earlier, Fred had called him with the shocking news that Liam had been attacked by a group of young men who looked like troublemakers at the bar.Arriving at the bar, Darth jumped out of his vehicle and rushed inside. There he found Liam lying on the floor, and Fred was standing close by, seemingly waiting for Darth's arrival."What..." Darth began, his shock interrupted by the sound of sirens."It's the ambulance. I called the ambulance," Fred explained."Good." Without wasting any more time, Darth crouched down to Liam's level, lifted him up in his arms, and carried him out of the bar towards the waiting ambulance. Singlehandedly, he placed his son inside the vehicle, and they quickly drove off to the hospital.At the hospital, Liam received treatment while Darth and Fred anxiously waited outside the doors."Why did you let them attack him without doing anything?" Darth
The contestants were all provided with a white scrapbook, with one simple instruction: create a detailed, well-labeled shoe design that would make a hit in the shoe industry and elevate LIM among all other companies. Mel, Leah, and the other contestants got to work immediately, their minds focused on the task at hand.As the minutes ticked by, their pencils danced across the pages, bringing their visions to life. The pressure was quite noticeable as they all tried their best showcase their creativity and stand out from the competition.Time swiftly ran out, and they were asked to walk out one by one and introduce their designs to the judges. The anticipation grew as each participant showcased their creations, hoping to impress and secure their place in the competition.Leah watched with envy as her fellow contestants presented their designs. Her eyes darted between their confident expressions and the intricate details of their designs. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of competitiv
The day of the highly anticipated exam had finally arrived, filling the air with a sense of both excitement and nervousness. As the clock ticked closer to the start time, Mel found herself already settled at her designated table in the grand hall of LIM. The room buzzed with anticipation, filled with the four contestants who were ready to put their knowledge to the test.Mel sat composedly, exuding an air of confidence that belied the racing thoughts in her mind. She had spent countless hours preparing for this moment, immersing herself in the study materials and delving deep into challenging questions. It was evident in her posture that she was ready to face any obstacle that lay ahead. The exam began and Mel's hand moved swiftly across the mouse as she clicked each answer she found right, the questions were 10 objective and a single question in the theory part of it. The questions didn't feel hard to Mel, infact they seemed familiar, a testament to her diligent preparations. Each