LOGINRenan swallowed.Then suddenly burst into laughter.Loud.Almost exaggerated."Ah—so these are the people?" he said, clapping his hands lightly. "The ones pretending to be Aureline?"He stepped forward, smiling widely.But the tension in his eyes betrayed him.As he passed close to the two—He leaned in slightly.His voice dropped to a whisper."Deny everything.""I'll triple your payment.""Blame another real estate company."Then he straightened and began pacing around them.A performer on stage."Well… well… well…" he said loudly.He circled them slowly."Where did you get the courage…""…to impersonate Aureline Corp?"His voice rose with mock authority."Do you even understand what kind of power Aureline holds now?"He stopped in front of them."Didn't you think about the consequences before carrying out whoever ordered this?"He turned sharply toward Seraphina."As you can see, Chairman…"His tone turned righteous."These kinds of people are dangerous.""They damage reputations."
Lucien adjusted his suit.His movements were calm.Controlled.But his eyes—Cold.A man rushed in behind them, the same one shouting earlier."Chairman, I'm sorry— I couldn't stop them—"Renan shot him a sharp glare."Why would you stop them?"His tone turned harsh."Get out."The man froze, then bowed quickly and left.The door closed.Silence.Lucien and Seraphina stepped forward.Renan's face immediately shifted.A smile spread across it.Polished.Servile."Chairman… President…"He gestured toward the seats."Please, sit."Without waiting for permission, Lucien and Seraphina sat.Calm.Unbothered.Renan remained standing in front of them.Slightly bowed."What can I do for you?" he asked with a smile.Seraphina lifted her gaze.Sharp."Do you really not know why we're here?"Renan's smile held.But sweat began forming on his forehead."I'm afraid I don't understand," he said carefully."Could you clarify?"Seraphina leaned back slightly.Her voice turned colder."Do you want me t
Silver Crest Real Estate — Top FloorLaughter echoed through the spacious office.Loud.Unrestrained.At the center of it sat a man in his fifties—his face sharp, eyes narrow and calculating. His smile never quite reached his eyes, giving him an unsettling presence. The kind of man who looked like he had built his empire on the misfortune of others.Renan Silvestre.Chairman of Silver Crest Real Estate.He leaned back in his chair, cigar in hand, clearly pleased."Another one?" he said into the phone."Yes, Chairman," the voice replied. "The land has been secured."Renan laughed."Good."He ended the call without another word.Then immediately dialed another number."Well?" he asked.A pause."…Not yet, Chairman."Renan's lips curled."I see."He leaned forward slightly."Then do what we always do."His tone turned casual."Use Aureline Corp."A pause."And get someone to play Lucien Cross."He smirked."Make it convincing.""Yes, Chairman."The call ended.Renan laughed again.Satisf
After the chaos outside was handled and the troublemakers were driven away, calm slowly returned to the orphanage.Director Margaret insisted they stay."At least have dinner before you leave," she said warmly.No one refused.—Inside, the atmosphere shifted again.Laughter returned.Children gathered around Seraphina, pulling her hands, dragging her into their games."Sister Seraphina, look!""I got the robot!""Mine can transform!"Seraphina laughed, crouching down to their level."That's amazing!"At the corner—A few boys kept glancing at Lucien.Whispering.Then finally—One of them walked up."Brother…"Lucien looked down.The boy raised his fist."Are you really that strong?"Another boy jumped in."I saw you earlier!""You punched the bad guy—boom!"He threw an exaggerated punch in the air.The others followed."Boom! Boom!""I'll protect the orphanage too!""I'm Brother Lucien!"They started imitating him—Poorly.Uncoordinated.But full of enthusiasm.Lucien blinked.Once.
The fat man collapsed to his knees."Mr. Cross! I'm sorry!" he cried out, trembling."I didn't know you were here!"Beside him, Scar Face blinked in shock—Then immediately dropped to his knees as well.Lucien looked down at them.Calm.Cold."So," he said, voice even, "you're saying you only do this when I'm not around?"The fat man waved his hands frantically."No, no! That's not what I meant!""I mean—I didn't expect you to come to a place like this!"Lucien tilted his head slightly."So I need to inform you where I go?"The man froze.His face turned pale.Lucien continued,"I came here with my wife."He glanced briefly at Seraphina."She grew up here."Then his gaze returned to the man."Didn't you do your research before pretending to be me?"The fat man lowered his head, shaking.At that moment—Seraphina stepped forward.Her voice was calm.But cold."Tell me," she said, "how long have you been harassing this place?"The man stiffened.Only now did he realize—She was here.Th
Lucien almost choked.'What the hell is that…'He stared at the overweight man.'That's supposed to be me?'He clenched his jaw.'With that face? That height?''I should sue him for defamation.'Beside him—Seraphina covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.She leaned slightly closer and whispered,"I didn't expect… that's what you look like now."Lucien: "……"He exhaled slowly.'I will deal with this personally.'Meanwhile—Scar Face stepped forward and bowed slightly."Mr. Cross," he said respectfully, "this old woman still refuses to sign.""It seems she doesn't take you seriously."The fat man took a deep drag from his cigar.Then blew smoke directly into Scar Face's face."You can't even handle a simple task?"His tone was annoyed.Scar Face stiffened.The man waved his hand dismissively and walked forward.Toward Director Margaret."Hey, old woman," he said arrogantly."Sign the contract.""Take these smelly kids with you and leave."Director Margaret's eyes burned with anger."N
A moment later, Irene returned—carrying a laptop.She placed it carefully on the table and stepped back.Seraphina smiled at Vanessa, her voice gentle, almost considerate."You keep insisting that this fake product came from Aureline," she said calmly.Vanessa stiffened—then lifted her chin, confid
Chairman?Every head snapped toward Seraphina.Eyes widened.Breaths caught.Someone's pen slipped from their fingers.Chairman?The woman standing calmly in front of them—the one who had tested them, challenged them, and passed them—was the chairman of Aureline Corp.The legendary name.The unsee
"What's your plan, Young Master Julian?" Caleb asked, voice low but eager.Julian answered without hesitation."Kidnap."Caleb's eyes widened. "Won't the Thompsons act the moment Seraphina disappears?"Julian laughed softly and looked at him like he'd asked a naïve question."You're still thinking
A few minutes later, more than ten people—men and women—filed into the conference room.They slowed almost immediately.The space was breathtaking.Floor-to-ceiling glass wrapped around the room, sunlight pouring in, the city stretching endlessly below. A long table of dark wood sat at the center,







