"It’s worse than serious," Christian glanced at the file again as he replied quietly. "We cannot waste time anymore..." A soft pause followed, and Kira said in a professional tone, "don't worry, I’ll handle it, and you'll get everything by evening." Christian ended the call without further words since it's unnecessary at that moment.Immediately, he dialed another number.This time to Tanya.She picked up after a few seconds."Well, this is rare," she smiled lightly. "Calling me without warning? What's gotten into you Chris? Did you miss me?" "I need access logs," Christian said directly without any kind of greeting or formal beginning.Her tone changed instantly after hearing to him, "Umm... What kind of access are you talking about?"'"Internal system access over the last six months," he replied. "Focus on irregular entries, especially those linked to restricted data..." Tanya let out a soft whistle as she said, "Well, that's not small or something easy Chris." "I know," Christ

"After everything that has happened today, I believe there is no longer any reason to delay the final decision regarding the leadership of this company."One of the senior-most directors who is very loyal to Lord Sargent has said, his voice very calm yet noticeably restrained, as he looked around the boardroom where the empty chairs of those who had just fallen served as silent reminders of the shift in power that had taken place only moments ago.The atmosphere inside the room had completely changed.Not because the structure of the room itself had altered, but because the authority that once filled it had been dismantled piece by piece, leaving behind only those who either chose integrity or were wise enough to remain silent when it mattered most.Christian leaned back in his chair, his posture relaxed yet composed, as if the storm he had just unleashed had not disturbed him in the slightest, though beneath that calm exterior, his thoughts were far from still, moving quietly through

"Uncle… aren't you supposed to be busy right now?"Christian asked in a soft voice breaking the silence filled around him.He stood near the large glass window of his office, watching the city lights from there became a favourite hobby to him, only watching the city lights stretching endlessly before him could make him take any kind of important decisions related to his life.The three amulet fragments lying in his palm, their faint glow reflecting softly against his fingers as if reminding him of something far beyond the walls of this building.Edward has stepped a minute ago into the Christian's cabin.After being informed that Christian was still here even at this late hour made him to walk straight to Christian's cabin.As soon as he entered, his eyes fixed on the Christian standing there quietly and for a brief moment, he simply observed him in silence.But the question of Christian made him to answer, "I might be busy to anyone but not to you, Chris."Christian was silent, and E

"Why are you still awake, Chris?" Adrian’s voice came soft and unhurried, breaking the silence that had settled deep into the night, and as he stepped into the dimly lit living room, his gaze immediately found Christian standing near the window, his figure outlined faintly by the city lights beyond the glass.Christian did not turn immediately.For a brief moment, he remained still, as if he had been lost in thought long before Adrian arrived, and only after a quiet breath did he respond."I could ask you the same thing, dad," he said calmly.Adrian let out a faint chuckle as he walked closer, stopping beside him without invading his space, his presence familiar and steady in a way that did not need words."I came to check on you, my dear," he admitted. "You’ve been unusually quiet since evening.... What happened?" Christian finally turned his head slightly, a faint smile appearing on his lips. "Is that so obvious?" Adrian raised an eyebrow lightly."To me, yes," he replied. "As I

"I expected adjustment but," Christian tilted his head slightly and said honestly, "Not this level of adjustment Riven, especially not from you." Elara’s expression softened slightly at that."Sometimes," she said quietly, "people adapt faster than they expect to… when they feel welcome, you and Lord Adrian never made us feel like outsiders, so we could never feel awkward or hesitate around you both."Christian paused for a brief moment.Then nodded slightly, "It's a good thing Elara! With you all around, this place now truly feels like a home... I really don't find it boring." The conversation drifted after that, light and unforced, small remarks passing between them, occasional teasing from Riven, calm responses from Lysandre, and Elara’s quiet observations weaving through it all.While Adrian moved around effortlessly, not as someone imposing authority, but as someone simply… present.Christian found himself watching it all without realizing.And for a moment, he thought to himse