Se connecterMeanwhile, Declan had been working non-stop, trying to calm investors and stop the stocks from falling further. The news of Mendez’s death had spread fast, and panic was spreading even faster.By 7:45 in the morning, the boardroom was filled with key members of the team. Everyone looked tired and stressed. Declan stood at the head of the table, going over numbers and trying to find ways to stabilize the situation.One of the senior executives spoke up. “Sir, maybe we need to create a distraction. Another rumor to cover this one. Something big enough to shift attention away from Mendez’s death and bring some positive traction back to the company.”Before anyone could respond, the door to the boardroom opened. Alastair walked in with a confident smile on his face. He was dressed sharply, looking fresh even though it was early.“That,” Alastair said dramatically as he stepped inside, “is exactly why I’m here.”Everyone in the room turned to look at him. Declan stared at his brother for a
Declan was in a deep sleep when his phone started ringing loudly on the nightstand. He groaned and reached for it without opening his eyes. The screen showed Thompson’s name. He answered groggily.“Thompson? What’s going on? It’s the middle of the night.”Thompson’s voice was urgent and shaky. “Mr. Rothschild, I’m sorry to wake you, but you need to come to the office right now. It’s Mendez. He’s dead.”Declan’s eyes flew open. He sat up immediately. “What? What do you mean he’s dead?”“He was found in the company parking lot. A cleaner found his body about an hour ago. The police are already here. It looks like he was killed.”Declan flew out of bed. “I’m on my way. Don’t let anyone touch anything until I get there.”He ended the call and quickly put on clothes. His hands were moving fast as he grabbed his shirt and trousers. He scribbled a quick note for Octavia and left it on the pillow beside her.Something happened at the office. I had to leave. I’ll call you as soon as I can. Lov
Meanwhile, Alastair sat alone in his study. The lights were dim. He had the documents and photos spread out on the table in front of him. He picked up a pen and began making notes on a separate sheet of paper. He was creating false trails; small changes and additions that would eventually make it look like Declan had been moving money through hidden accounts. Slush funds. Secret transfers. Things that could be traced back to Declan if someone looked closely enough.He worked quietly for over an hour, building the case piece by piece. He was building something that could eventually get Declan removed from the company… or even arrested.Then his phone rang. He looked at the screen and saw Declan’s name. He answered with his usual warm tone.“Declan. Good morning. This is unexpected.”Declan’s voice on the other end sounded casual. “Hey. I just wanted to check in. How are you?”“I’m good,” Alastair replied. “Everything’s fine on my end. How about you? How’s the family?”“They’re doing w
“Mendez? Yeah, I think I did. I was just doing a quick check on some accounts the other day. Why? Did something happen?”Declan kept his voice easy. “Nothing serious. I just heard he mentioned it. I wanted to thank you for checking in on things. It’s good to know you still care about the company.”Alastair laughed lightly on the other end. “Of course I care. It’s our family’s company. I was just making sure everything was running smoothly. Is there a problem I should know about?”Declan smiled even though Alastair couldn’t see him. “No problem. Just wanted to say thanks. That’s all.”“Alright then,” Alastair said, still sounding friendly. “If you need anything, you know I’m always here. Take care of yourself, Declan.”“You too,” Declan replied. “Talk soon.”He ended the call and stared at his phone for a few seconds. Alastair had sounded completely normal. Like the good, supportive brother he always pretended to be.Declan decided to go see Octavia. He stopped by a small restaurant on
Declan was going through some emails at home when his phone rang. It was Thompson.“Mr. Rothschild,” Thompson said the moment the call connected. “I’m sorry to disturb you, but this is serious. Richard Mendez just came to my office. He looked shaken. He said he went to a club last night and someone stole some documents from his briefcase.”Declan sat up. “A club? What was he doing taking company documents to a club?”Thompson sounded tense. “That’s what I asked him too. He admitted he took some important account files with him. He said he sometimes reviews them outside the office. But when he checked this morning, three of the most important documents were missing. The rest were still there, but those three key files were gone.”Declan stood up. “I’m coming in right now. Tell Mendez not to leave the building. Pull every CCTV footage from the club area and around his car last night.”“Yes, sir. I’ll have everything ready when you arrive.”Declan changed into a casual shirt and trousers
Vanessa sat in her apartment, scrolling through her phone with a focused look on her face. She had spent the last two days finding out everything she could about Richard Mendez, one of Declan’s senior finance executives. From what she had gathered, the man had a habit of taking important documents with him to high-end clubs on certain nights. He liked to brag and show off in front of women, and he often carried sensitive files in his briefcase when he went out.She had found his usual schedule. Every Thursday, he visited a private, high-class bar called The Velvet Room. Vanessa smiled to herself. Tonight was Thursday and Alastair had called to confirm that he's with documents.She got dressed carefully in a tight red dress that hugged her body and showed just enough skin. She fixed her makeup, sprayed perfume, and headed out. When she arrived at The Velvet Room, the bouncer let her in after she gave the password she had managed to get. The place was luxurious, with dim lighting, leath
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AT THE LANCASTER MANSON “Seraphina!”A small gasp followed then footsteps. “No, Kai, give it back!”Kai giggled as he ran down the stairway with ease, holding something in his hand. Seraphina chased after him."Give it back!" she snapped, chasing him round the grand living room..“I found it first!
Octavia finally reached home from work at around 8:30 p.m., exhausted.The hospital had been relentless. Emergency cases, endless rounds, strained relatives, crying children... it had all blurred together into one long, suffocating stretch of responsibility. Normally, she could handle it. She always







