Richard moved quickly, his footsteps purposeful as he made his way to Sullivan Restaurant. He had taken longer than expected, and he knew Amelia was probably wondering why he was late. The thought of her waiting alone made him uneasy.He had arranged everything beforehand—booking the entire restaurant to make the night special. When he arrived, the security guards immediately recognized him from earlier and opened the door with a respectful nod. They knew better than to delay a man of his status.As he stepped inside, his gaze instantly landed on Amelia.But she wasn’t alone.Across from her sat a couple—a well-dressed man and a woman who seemed far too comfortable in Amelia’s company. They were chatting and laughing as if they had known each other for years.Richard’s first instinct was relief—Amelia wasn’t sitting alone, worried about his lateness. But as he walked toward them, he noticed the way the couple looked at him, their expressions shifting the moment he spoke.“What have I m

Amelia’s heart pounded as she ended the call from her office. The receptionist had just informed her that Mrs. Nathaniel Mark was in the building, causing a scene and demanding to see her.She gripped her phone tightly, knowing this could only mean trouble. Mrs. Nathaniel wasn’t the type to make casual visits—especially not when she had spent the last few weeks making threats against Amelia’s business. She was an arrogant and ruthless businesswoman, known for trampling over her competition without remorse. If she was at Amelia’s office now, it meant she had come to make good on her threats.Richard, who had been watching her closely, noticed the sudden shift in her mood.“You’ve been tense ever since that call. What’s wrong?” he asked, his voice filled with concern.Amelia hesitated. She didn’t want to burden Richard with this problem. What could he do against someone like Mrs. Nathaniel? But seeing the determination in his eyes, she decided to tell him. Even if he couldn’t help, maybe

As the men approached Richard, something unexpected happened. The leader of the group locked eyes with him, his expression initially unreadable. But as the seconds stretched, his face paled. His breathing turned erratic, and suddenly, he took a shaky step back. Without a word, he turned on his heel and rushed out of the room. The other men, confused but instinctively following their leader, hurried after him.The room fell into stunned silence. No one could understand what had just happened. Why would a group of trained, intimidating men flee from a single, unarmed man?Mrs. Georgina’s face twisted in confusion and anger. She had hired these men to instill fear, to force Amelia into submission. Yet, they had been the ones to crumble."What could have possibly scared them?" The question echoed in everyone's mind, but no one had an answer.What they didn’t know was that the leader of the group had seen Richard before. He had witnessed Richard in the presence of James, a man whose name al

Richard stood in the corner of the office, his eyes fixed on Amelia as she dialed the number. He could feel the tension in the air—the weight of her frustration pressing down on them both. He had heard her end of the conversation with James earlier, and though it stung her deeply, it was no surprise. James had always been a man of empty promises, offering words but never true support. Richard could see the cracks forming in Amelia’s spirit, the weariness in her eyes as she tried to hold herself together.“You shouldn’t bother yourself about this anymore,” Richard said softly, his voice calm but filled with a quiet strength. “It’s only going to discourage you. You have so much more you can focus on, things that will make a difference.”Amelia didn’t have the energy to argue. There was no fighting it. Richard’s words were her only refuge now, the last lifeline she could cling to while she struggled to meet the demands of the contract with Evercrest Group. She nodded faintly, but it wasn’

Mr. Anderson had just heard Richard’s request, and for a moment, he wasn’t entirely sure what to make of it. Richard’s voice, calm but commanding, was impossible to ignore.“I want a favor from you,” Richard said, his tone unwavering. “I’m sure you know Mrs. Georgina very well. I need you to prepare a document to terminate her contract with the company.”The request hit Mr. Anderson like a cold gust of wind. He had been aware of the long-standing contract between Mrs. Georgina and the Apex Group, and the idea of ending it seemed unthinkable. He couldn’t quite understand why Richard would ask for such a drastic action.Mr. Anderson’s mind raced. Perhaps Mrs. Georgina has crossed Richard in some way, and this is his form of retribution, he thought, though he couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that there was more to this than met the eye.Richard’s words broke through his thoughts. “I don’t just want the contract terminated. I want you to ensure that Mrs. Georgina is cut off completely fr