Clara was still processing everything.But she nodded.“Sure… sure,” she said, regaining her composure.She signaled to her staff immediately. “Bring the new key.”One of the attendants rushed off and returned with the sealed key case. Clara opened it herself, took out the smart key, and walked to the driver’s side.She opened the door and got in.Elijah slid into the passenger seat beside her, relaxed.Clara pressed the ignition.The engine came alive—not loud, not aggressive—but deep and powerful. A refined, controlled sound that carried weight without noise.Heads turned inside the showroom.Customers looked up.Staff gathered subtly.Clara adjusted the mirrors, then pressed the accelerator slightly.The car responded smoothly, effortlessly.She reversed carefully out of the display spot.As they rolled forward, she shifted into a more professional tone.“The Guard version has reinforced suspension to handle the additional weight,” she explained. “You won’t feel it much, but the st

After everything was finalized, Clara personally handed Elijah the completed documents.Ownership papers.Registration.Security clearance documents.He reviewed them briefly, folded them neatly, and slipped them into the leather folder provided.Without unnecessary words, he walked toward his new car.The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard waited under the sunlight, dark and commanding.He opened the heavy driver’s door this time.Sat inside.The outside world muted instantly.He started the engine.The refined, powerful hum drew attention immediately.As he eased the car out of the showroom lane and onto the main street, heads began turning.Pedestrians slowed down.Some people stopped walking entirely.“Is that the new S-Class Guard?!”Phones came out instantly.Car spotters on the sidewalk lit up.“Yo! Yo! That’s the Guard model!”“Bro that’s a million-dollar spec!”Cameras pointed and videos started rolling.One guy jogged alongside briefly, filming.The black armored sedan glided smoot

As Elijah walked away, Sierra stood there for a moment, tears slipping down her cheeks. She quickly wiped them with the back of her hand and lowered her head. “Sorry…” she muttered softly to herself, knowing he was already gone upstairs.Inside the bedroom, Elijah shut the door firmly behind him. He didn’t sit. He didn’t pace. He simply pulled out his phone and dialed Felix.Felix picked up almost immediately. “Yeah?”“Do we have the footage?” Elijah asked straight to the point.“Yes,” Felix replied. “We’ve accessed them. Still reviewing everything carefully.”Elijah nodded slightly even though Felix couldn’t see him. “The police were here.”There was a brief pause on the line. “What?”“She reported it,” Elijah said coldly. “They’ve already collected the location.”Felix exhaled. “That complicates things.”“It does,” Elijah replied. “Listen carefully. Tell Phantom to copy all the footage first. Everything. Make duplicates.”“Done,” Felix said.“And then clear the recording from that n

Upstairs, Elijah didn’t look back. He climbed the staircase quietly and disappeared into his room, shutting the door behind him.At the same time, Sierra walked into the kitchen where Felix was picking up his plate of food. She hesitated for a moment before speaking.“Felix… I want to ask you a question. And I need you to be honest with me.”Felix looked at her, pausing mid-step. “Alright. Sure. What is it?”Sierra lowered her voice slightly. “Is there anything Elijah said about the shooting yesterday? Anything he suspects? Did he tell you anything at all that makes you think he’s actually in danger?”Felix already knew what he was going to say. His expression stayed neutral as he shook his head.“No,” he replied calmly. “I asked him too. He said he thinks it’s just something normal that happened. He hasn’t done anything, and there’s no one chasing him or anything like that. I think it’s just some random street issue. Things like that happen.”Sierra stared at him for a few seconds. “

Celestine placed her phone on the table after quickly scanning the headline. The 3D model of Dominion’s proposed mall was displayed clearly across business platforms. She looked back at her father.Marcellus folded his hands on the table. “You’ve all seen Marina Bay.”Everyone in the room nodded.“According to reports,” he continued, “Marina Bay generates an average of between eighty to one hundred million dollars in revenue monthly across retail leases, entertainment, hospitality, and premium events. That is one property. One location.”He tapped the printed report in front of him.“Dominion’s proposed structure is larger. More diversified. More technologically integrated. If they execute properly, they will surpass Marina Bay’s numbers within the first three years.”One of the executives leaned forward. “Sir, their design includes international retail anchors, tech exhibition floors, and luxury residential attachments. It is an aggressive model.”Marcellus nodded. “Exactly. That is