Chapter 151

KAYLA POVThe silence around the cottage was not forced but it flowed with the natural rhythm of nature. The silence was golden as we needed it after enduring months and years of noise that had the potential to crack eardrums. It’s been several weeks as we have adapt to the life of an ordinary individual. Day in, day out, the sun from the riverine horizon played a major part in our lives. This way, we tried to forget the past as we forge the present in this cottage. Lucas was slowly adapting to a life that was different from the one he took as a lifestyle. He had a good grip on the machete as he can survey the dense bush away from the cottage. Anytime he comes back from such expedition, his raw masculine energy stood at its peak. It was different from the ruthless personality that defined his life for twent years. I felt love returning to the settings as being aligned with nature. The final edit which was found in the house and what we found in the bridge are all gone into the dark

Chapter 152

KAYLA POVAfter my decision at the cottage, Lucas accepted it and we made our way to New York correctional center. After passing the necessary verifications, we were accompanied by an officer to the visitor’s block. The air there was suffocating and thick with disinfectant, stale sweat and despair hanging in the air. Talking about the despair, it was heavy because different souls are brought guilty or innocent. This was a clear contrast to the calm peace I experienced at the cottage for several weeks now. I was led to a chair facing the thick glass separating the visiting room for both visitors and prisoners. I sat there keeping my hand on the cold metal counter while Lucas stood behind me with his dominant presence. He wasn’t with tailored suit but the simple clothing he put on still commands the room. The guards there stood their distance because they all remember the tales of the once feared CEO in New York. The iron door at the prisoners’ visiting room slowly opened to reveal th

Chapter 153

KAYLA POVI was happy that I accepted the urgent request to visit my mom. Through that visit, we were able to get a vital information which happens to be that code. Lucas was in his usual mood as he was just neutral after Naomi left for her cell. We didn’t waste time as we completed the necessary documentations before leaving the New York correctional center. We had a mission which is travelling to Geneva to stop an impending monopoly. A flight to Geneva was already booked by Lucas for both of us. With his connections, we arrived at the airport unnoticed by the people of New York. The plane took off and landed in Geneva where we operate in stealth mode under the influence of fake corporate identities. The remnants of Lucas’ old shell accounts was our leverage to secure a private vehicle while keeping a low profile. The air in Geneva felt sterile bur the smell of snow didn’t escape my nasal interpretation. The black SUV which was used moved peacefully as it passed the headquarters of

Chapter 154

KAYLA POVWhen that alarm blared, I knew something has gone wrong. The decision yet to be made was another pressing issue. Julius slammed his fist on the mahogany tree near him as his face was red with untold fury. The whole penthouse was thrown into corporate chaos and panic as I discovered the system has strike a warning measured in hours. Hus team of technical directors were not left out as I roamed the room trying to flood the comms channels. “What do you mean that the system is collapsing?” Julius yelled as the room couldn’t recover from the panic mode. “As you said earlier, Zack had a brilliant mind,” I said as my voice was visible and clear despite the noise of the sirens. “He didn’t just set a timer but it was a trap. Your team tried to access the server through an external network, that’s where they triggered a neural latency cascade. The mainframe is protecting its backup data from the core.”Lucas’ anger probably reached peak as he didn’t wait for Julius to recover himsel

Chapter 155

KAYLA POVAfter seeing that message, we knew Naomi, my mother has something to do with it. Lucas didn’t take any chances as he put Julius in a tight position. Julius on his part couldn’t make a move since he knew that his chance of monopolizing the future is gone. “You’ll pay for making me lose my investment,” Julius shouted but his voice was consumed by silent sobs where his voice betrayed him. “You can sense within you that you just made an empty threat,” Lucas responded with dominance in his tone. “By the way, we might or might not cross path again, Julius.” Lucas forcefully gain access to the elevator we exited the mainframe room and penthouse in general.We booked a flight back to New York to unravel the message sent to that screen. The flight was a calm one as it felt like walking on a cloud of tranquility. The data wipe affected the global market and spread shockwaves in the financial markets. JJ Med-Tech’s shares hit a rock bottom as investors tried to flee the scene with le

Chapter 156

KAYLA POVThe buildup of Thorne-Brooks legacy legally was a tough one. But for the first time, it felt like an avenue of protecting people instead of destroying them. The boardroom of Naomi Brooks institute for regenerative health was turned into a war zone for three days. Clara who has the backings of several legal auditors brought out a pile of international asset registries and Julius’ offshore accounts remnants they got the wipe.Lucas sat the presiding head of that table as his dominant aura filled the room. He didn’t hold the title of the CEO of Thorne Global but he still maintain his ruthless energy when it comes to corporate laws which he is aware of. “I want to remind you that if we execute this structure, then it will be permanent,” Clara said as she was holding a massive red document. “If you agree to this, then the Thorne family has no business with the equality generated in the regenerative science now and the future to come. They’ll be stripped off leading everything to