All Chapters of Heart of stone: Chapter 51 - Chapter 57

The safe house, a temporary sanctuary from the storm raging outside, felt more like a waiting room for a firing squad. Every tick of the clock amplified the tension, every shadow seemed to whisper of impending doom. The emergency board meeting, the final showdown with Harding, was just hours away.May, her face pale but her eyes sharp and focused, moved with a restless energy, double-checking every detail, ensuring that every contingency was accounted for. She and Alex ran a final "fire drill" of the tech, testing the live stream, verifying the security protocols, and confirming the backup plans."Everything's ready," Alex said, his voice calm but strained. "The live stream is secure, the servers are stable, and the backup connections are in place. Harding won't be able to shut us down.""Good," May said, her voice terse. "We can't afford any glitches. This has to be perfect."She turned to James, who was sitting quietly in a corner, his face etched with worry. He had been unusually s

The morning of the emergency board meeting dawned gray and ominous, mirroring the grim mood that had settled over May and Alex. The events of the previous night, Alex’s near capture and the revelation of Harding’s murderous intentions, had heightened the tension to an almost unbearable level.As May approached the entrance to Lilion HQ, she could feel the weight of the world on her shoulders. This was it, the moment of truth. The outcome of this meeting would determine not only the fate of Lilion Corp but also her own life.She reached the security checkpoint, flashing her Acting CEO badge, expecting to be waved through. But the security guard, a burly man with a cold, unyielding expression, blocked her path."I'm sorry, Ms. Anderson," he said, his voice flat and emotionless. "Mr. Harding has instructed us not to allow you access to the building.""What?" May said, her voice incredulous. "That's ridiculous. I'm the Acting CEO of this company. I have every right to be here.""I'm just

May raced down the stairwell, her lungs burning, her heart pounding, the sounds of gunfire echoing behind her. She knew that the Syndicate operatives were in pursuit, that they would stop at nothing to silence her. She had to find a way to escape, to regroup, to turn the tables on Volkov and his men. She reached the ground floor, bursting out of the stairwell into a deserted hallway. She scanned her surroundings, trying to find a safe haven, a place to hide, to plan her next move. Suddenly, she heard the screech of tires outside, followed by the blare of sirens. She rushed to the window, peering out into the darkness. A fleet of police cars surrounded the building, their lights flashing, their sirens wailing, their officers swarming the entrance. The police had arrived. May breathed a sigh of relief, her spirits lifting. Help had finally arrived. But she knew that the battle was far

The atmosphere in Harding's ransacked office was thick with a strange mix of anticipation and dread. The police had finished their initial investigation, leaving behind a scene of organized chaos: files scattered across the floor, drawers pulled open, and the lingering scent of disinfectant. May, despite the ongoing power struggle with the board, had insisted on personally overseeing the processing of Harding's belongings, hoping to unearth any remaining secrets, any hidden assets that could help salvage Lilion Corp.Alex, ever the tech wizard, was hunched over Harding's computer, meticulously sifting through the encrypted files, searching for any clues that could lead them to the missing funds, the hidden accounts, the masterminds behind the Syndicate. He had managed to recover the USB drive from Chapter 15, the one containing Harding's illicit dealings, but something was off."May," he said, his voice laced with concern. "I think we have a problem."