MasukHayden's expression grew thoughtful. "Was anyone reported missing?" "Not yet." "Then how did she end up there?" "We don't know." Cole shook his head. "There is a possibility that the woman we saved was involved in a different accident and not the one the authorities have announced." Hayden's ga
The moment Rose was brought into the ship's medical room, the crew laid her on the treatment bed, and the medical staff quickly began assessing her condition. "She's severely injured," Dr. Adrian said after a quick examination. Another medical staff member checked her pulse and breathing. "Her bre
Six hours earlier, shortly after Rose's car had gone over the cliff and disappeared into the water, a large ship was making its way away from the coast of Los Angeles. Hayden stood on the upper deck, one hand resting casually against the railing as he looked out over the ocean. He had traveled all
At the Gray Ancestral Mansion, Donna sat in her office, going through several documents when David walked in. "Madam." Donna looked up. David approached her desk and placed a tablet in front of her. "There is a press conference being held at Gray Corporation." Donna frowned slightly. "What is it
Alex's eyes remained fixed on the screen. His breathing had become slower. "Where is the truck driver?" He asked coldly. His entire demeanor suddenly became terrifying. Nicholas glanced at his friend before he replied. "At the police station. He was captured after the accident and is being question
Six hours after the accident, Alex finally arrived in Los Angeles. The moment he stepped off the private plane with Benjamin and Derek, his attention went straight to Derek. "Any updates?" Derek shook his head. "Nothing yet, Boss. The divers have searched the area repeatedly, but they still haven'
On the drive back to Glassrose Mansion, Rose leaned her head against the car window, quietly watching the city lights slide past. Her posture was relaxed, but Luthor caught her reflection in the rearview mirror and knew better—she was exhausted, even if she refused to show it. Rose, meanwhile, was
She allowed herself a quiet moment of satisfaction. In less than an hour, she had taken control of an entire network, neutralized a major competitor’s power, and positioned herself at the center of a game that no one else even realized they were playing “So, what happens next?” Luthor suddenly aske
The pressure piled on Reginald from all sides, his father’s glare, Steve’s smug silence, the partners’ eager suggestions, the committee’s hopeful stares. He had no way out. He had to tell them. Reginald inhaled slowly. “We can't reach out to Apex for assistance.” He said. “What do you mean by th
The reaction was immediate. Chairs scraped. Someone gasped. Reginald’s jaw dropped. Harold’s face was drained of color. The partners exchanged horrified glances, whispering harshly among themselves. “Evelyn?” Harold repeated, as if he hadn’t heard correctly. “Evelyn… Ashmore?” Even saying her nam







