LOGINChris immediately looked ahead. "What's the situation around the target?""I'm accessing the traffic cameras and satellite feed."Several seconds passed."Traffic is normal. No large vehicles have entered or left the area in the past fifteen minutes.""What about the device's signal?" Chris asked im
A few seconds later, he reached for a pen.Without saying much, Hector pulled a small sheet of paper from his pocket and neatly wrote down an address. When he finished, he slowly slid the paper across the table toward Cale."This is as far as I can help you."Cale lowered his gaze. It was only a few
Meanwhile, the atmosphere inside Black Tower's command center had become far busier than it had been just a few hours earlier. Dozens of digital screens continuously shifted, displaying an endless stream of moving data, while the sound of clacking keyboards blended with the brief reports coming in f
"So that question should really be mine," Cale said with a cynical scoff.Hector responded with a faint smile. He simply gestured toward the empty chair across from him. "Have a seat."Cale didn't move. "I didn't come here for coffee.""I know." Hector remained calm. He lifted his coffee cup, took a
That morning, Black Tower was still bustling with members of the Obsidian Circle moving in and out of the conference room, which had been converted into a dedicated command center. Since sunrise, new reports had continued pouring in from every corner of Carrington Bay, yet not a single one had broug
Falcon picked up the spoon and tasted a little of the broth to check its temperature before setting it down again."It's not too hot," he said flatly as he pushed the bowl of soup toward Naomi. "Go ahead."Naomi clasped her hands tightly beneath the table to hide the tremor of her anger. She wasn't
As always, Chase was the perfect gentleman—pulling out a chair for Althea, making sure she was seated comfortably before turning his attention to Josh. He gently helped the little boy settle in, trying his best to ease any discomfort in this unfamiliar place, surrounded by strangers.Throughout dinn
Was that request respected? Of course not.Kate wasted no time turning to Lena. “Open it,” she ordered flatly.Felicia and Kalina were already waiting, all too eager to carry out their mother’s command. Lena, who had spent the morning helping Althea tidy the room and bring down her luggage, hesitate
“I agree,” Daven replied. “More and more companies seem to chase numbers alone, forgetting that social contribution is a long-term investment.”Sugimura gave a pleased nod. “The charity event is scheduled for two weeks from now. Our office will send full details via email—venue, schedule, guest list
The pain no longer mattered. There was only one thought in his mind.Get out. Be free.At last, he reached the door. His trembling hand reached for the handle. He pulled it with all the strength he had left. The door opened. No guards blocked their way.None.Beyond it, the corridor lay empty. Harol







