Cade's expression turned grave."I understand. I'll have the manager gather all the staff on duty tonight on the second floor."He called the hotel manager and instructed them to gather the staff and also check the surveillance footage. In all likelihood, the perpetrator had anticipated the consequences of setting Calista up and already made their escape."Could you please provide me with a copy of tonight's surveillance footage, Mr. Carter?" Calista asked.There was no telling if the incident involving the woman with red lips would escalate in the media. It was a good idea to keep a copy herself for safekeeping. The hotel's network firewall seemed far from secure.Cade didn't ask for a reason."Sure."He retrieved his phone. It was only then that Selena noticed that Paul was being treated for his wounds inside."How are you hurt, Paul?"Paul was vague in his explanation."I accidentally broke a wine glass."Calista wanted the doctor to check on Selena's sprain but she dec
Yara felt refreshed by the thought of being close to achieving what she set out to do. She sounded as if she was about to burst into maniacal laughter as she paced around."Timothy is such an eccentric guy at work. That man is like a well-oiled machine. Wherever he goes, chaos ensues …"A stack of documents landed in front of her, making a muffled sound on the desk."Make ten copies of these."Yara looked up in confusion."I'm just the chauffeur. I'm responsible for driving, not clerical work.""You're the only one without much to do.""Get it through your head. I'm doing unpaid labor over here. Why are you annoyed about me not being busy when you're not paying me? Even a donkey that's slaving away isn't as driven as you are."Timothy frowned."Feel free to speak up. Go ahead and tell everyone in the law firm that you're a donkey that's slaving away."Yara hung up the phone and rolled her eyes."I'm not going. You should give this to Jamie instead. I want him to back down on
Timothy was still waiting for her answer. Even the alarm clock had been muted. It was extremely silent when neither of them were speaking. Yara grew even more nervous."Let me …"She needed to think about it.This was a significant life decision. Sure, they could break up if things don't work out. But what if she were to encounter a psycho that she couldn't shake off? With how Timothy had been acting … She solemnly nodded to herself. That was when his alarm went off, reminding him of the upcoming meeting."Take your time to think about it. Let me know once you've made a decision."Yara asked as he opened the door, "Would you accept my decision if I choose to reject you?""No."She rolled her eyes in annoyance. What was the point of talking about it then? Her only choices were to say yes or be pushed to the brink before she inevitably agreed.After the meeting, Yara handed the organized minutes to Timothy. He was busy with something else. So, he tossed it aside without looking
Lucian, the undying, had just returned from attending a social gathering that night. He had more than a few drinks. It wasn't enough to get him drunk but it did leave him lightheaded.As he opened the door, he realized that someone was standing behind it.He was dressed in a long, black puffer jacket. His slightly grown-out black hair swept across his forehead. Only a pair of sparkling eyes and abnormally red lips were visibly in the darkness. Anyone would be startled in such a situation. Lucian immediately sobered up.He frowned and asked, "Why didn't you switch on the lights?"He reached out and flicked the light switch on the wall. The light illuminated the living room. Kyros, who stood there like a wooden stake, was now bathed in the light. There was still an air of eeriness, but at least he no longer looked like a ghost. The living room was as cold as an ice cellar. So, Lucian switched the heater on."How long have you been here? Why didn't you turn the heater on?"Kyros
A name list had been presented to Ethan. It was the list of employees who had been dismissed from the Northwood Corporation earlier today. "These people were all working for you, right? They were all fired for theft of business secrets. Do you think they can continue to mingle here in Capeton?"Cade's voice echoed in the spacious basement."These are just today's targets. There's going to be a second list coming tomorrow."Ethan panted. His grip on the list tightened. Despite the dim lighting, the words on the paper were reflected in his eyes. "All I was after was the money. Someone offered me five million to tamper with the project. Even if I continued to toil away at the Northwood Corporation for the rest of my life, I would never be able to make that much money. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Of course, I'd take the offer."He looked away from the name list and acted as if it had nothing to do with him."These people are just my colleagues. Whether the corporatio
The lethargic Selena opened her eyes. Upon opening them, she was greeted by the sight of a side profile too close to distinguish. All she could make out were their sideburns and a small patch of skin. She couldn't tell who they were. She let out an ear-piercing screech.The commotion nearly rendered Calista ears. She straightened up."Mom."Selena, now realizing that it was Calista, sighed in relief. She looked apologetic."I'm sorry. I just woke up. It's all a blur to me. I didn't mean to startle you.""Startle" was putting it lightly. She nearly scared the life out of her. Calista kept the thought to herself. Her scream alarmed Henry who was still smoking outside. The man scrambled in."What's going on?"Selena had a nightmare. She dreamt of a villa in the middle of spring. There was a garden full of blooming flowers. Sunshine bathed the green grass. In the center of it all was a chaise lounge. Someone was lying in it covered by a white fleece blanket. She had a book over
"How am I inferior to him?"Selena couldn't move. She was no different from a fish on the chopping block. All she could manage was closing her eyes. It was as they say, out of sight, out of mind. Behind her closed lids, she rolled her eyes.She was thinking about how amazing he was. Even the tallest point of the asylum wouldn't be able to contain his brilliance.Fletcher didn't wait for her to respond. He wasn't angry either. Instead, he reached for her phone that had been placed by the bedside table and pointed it at her face."Go on, give Henry a call. Tell him you're going on a business trip and that you'll be home in five days."His voice was soft."Stay with me for five days? It'll just be five days, Selen."By the end, he was outright pleading for her to agree.However, Selena knew that it was all an act to confuse her. The moment she showed any sign of being less compliant than he wanted, she would have no hope of reprieve."You should hand yourself in. You'll be treate
It was a man knocking on the window. He was tall; his height evident from the bent of his body. He wore a black hoodie with the hood covering the upper half of his face. A black mask covered the lower half.Calista's car was parked by a streetlamp. When he bent down to look in, the light beat down on his back, making his shadowed face appear much darker. He looked … like a ghost.Calista reached for the safety hammer in the compartment between the driver and passenger seats. Then, she held the pointed end toward the man while swiftly hitting the ignition button."It's me, Madam Calista. Calm down."The man hurriedly pulled down his mask and pressed his face up against the glass so she could see him better. "Don't go. I was sent by the boss."She was at a loss for words. He was the man who clamped her mouth shut back at the parking lot a while ago. He was one of Lucian's men, though she had long since forgotten his name.Relieved to see a familiar face, Calista finally eased u