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