Chapter 450: The Window of ChallengeLiam stood alone by the tall, floor-to-ceiling glass window in his office. The cool light of the late afternoon filtered in, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The view of the city below seemed endless, a sea of tiny lights and moving shapes that barely registered in his mind as he paced back and forth. His heart beat fast and his thoughts churned as he replayed the events of the past hour in his head.Just moments before, Alisha had left the office after their intimate moment. That brief encounter, full of heat and passion, had left Liam with mixed feelings. Now, as he paced by the window, his mind was drawn away from the softness of those moments to a much harsher reality: the challenge that had just been thrown at him. Lana Wane’s unexpected visit had sparked something inside him. It was as if her bold defiance had lit a fire that both fueled his ambition and stoked his insecurities about the Wane legacy.Liam’s eyes fixed on the sk

Chapter 452: The Breaking PointNoon at EMC’s business department was like any other—employees buried in their screens, answering emails, processing client requests, and ensuring deals were moving forward. Phones rang, fingers tapped against keyboards, and conversations buzzed in low murmurs across the open office.Among them sat Kate Carl, arms crossed, her expression sour as she stared blankly at her computer screen. She had never imagined herself working here, trapped in a dull routine of reports and calls. If things had gone as planned, Liam would have taken care of everything, and she wouldn’t have to pretend to be busy at a job she despised. The thought of James Clarkson still fueled her resentment.“That bastard,” she muttered under her breath, dragging her mouse across the screen, barely skimming the details of an email request before hammering out a quick, dismissive response.She pressed send without a second thought and leaned back in her chair, exhaling heavily.Her phone

Chapter 454: The Parasite DeceptionThat afternoon, the corridors of EMC were unusually quiet. The polished floors and soft hum of distant voices provided a calm backdrop to a storm that was brewing behind closed doors.Williams Jesse strode down the hall with a determined look on his face. Clutched tightly in his hand was his sleek laptop—a tool that had become his constant companion for many sleepless nights. He had been working into the late hours for days on end, perfecting a dangerous piece of software: a fake virus, one that could serve as a mask for their true financial schemes. Now, at long last, he believed he was successful.Williams reached the heavy oak door of Mr. Sterling’s private office. He paused for a moment, taking a deep breath, then knocked sharply. The sound of his knock echoed in the quiet hallway. The door opened, and Mr. Sterling, looked up from a stack of documents on his mahogany desk. His eyes, cold and calculating, studied Williams as he stepped into the r

Chapter 456: The Deception UnfoldsLiam’s office was spacious, modern room filled with sleek furniture and panoramic views of the city as it has always been. Natural light spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the polished desk and the abstract art on the walls. Liam stood near the window when he saw Williams enter. His eyes, sharp and calculating, immediately focused on the man before him.“Williams,” Liam said in a measured tone, turning from the window to face him. “So, have you brought everything I asked for?”Williams nodded and, without wasting a moment, set his laptop down on the large mahogany table at the center of the room. The laptop was his trusted tool—a machine he had worked on for many sleepless nights. It contained his latest creation: the fake parasite virus, a sophisticated program designed to destabilize the control unit of EMC without the security department ever noticing.“Yes, Liam,” Williams replied confidently. “I have everything ready.”Li

Chapter 458: Shadows on the RoadAfter exiting Liam’s office, Kai walked briskly to the garage, his every step echoing on the cool concrete floor.The dim light of the evening made the space feel quiet and secretive. Reaching his car—a sleek, dark sedan that had seen many important missions—he opened the back seat carefully. Without hesitation, he dropped the laptop onto the passenger seat. It was the upgraded parasite virus program, the tool of deception that now weighed on his conscience.From the front seat, Lina turned her head and watched him with wide, curious eyes as Kai closed the back door. He then climbed into the driver’s seat, adjusting himself before starting the engine. Lina remained in the front passenger seat. She looked at him and then back at the laptop with a mixture of admiration and slight impatience.Kai glanced at her and smiled teasingly.“What’s that you’re carrying?” she asked, her tone light and casual, though her eyes revealed hints of seriousness.Kai's li