"Master Alexander has been in a strange mood all evening. Excited about something. He wants to see you first thing in the morning."The next morning, Yemin found Thomas pacing excitedly in his study, his wife seated nearby with a satisfied smile on her face. Both of them looked flushed with anticipation, as if they had just received life-changing news."Mike! Perfect timing!" Thomas exclaimed as Yemin entered. "I have wonderful news to share.""Yes, sir?""I've decided to accelerate my timeline. Tomorrow, I'm going to the Ashford Industries headquarters to meet with the CEO officially. It's time to claim my rightful position as head of the family business!"Unbelievable, Yemin thought with disgust. He nearly died from poisoning, and he's still pushing forward with this fraud."That sounds... ambitious, sir," Yemin replied carefully. "Are you certain you're ready for such a big step so soon after your illness?"Thomas waved dismissively. "Nonsense! If anything, the incident has made me

Meanwhile, across the city, Yemin sat in the back of Thomas's luxury sedan as they approached the towering glass headquarters of Ashford Industries. The building stretched forty-three stories into the sky, its modern architecture a testament to the business empire his father had built from nothing.I haven't been here since I was sixteen, Yemin thought, watching the familiar structure grow larger through the tinted windows. Before everything changed, before the organization destroyed my family.Thomas sat beside him, fidgeting with nervous excitement as he reviewed notes he had obviously memorized from fraudulent research about the Ashford family history."Are you nervous, sir?" Yemin asked, playing his role as the devoted servant."Nervous? Nonsense!" Thomas replied, though his voice carried a slight tremor. "This is my birthright, my destiny. I've been preparing for this moment my entire life."You've been preparing for three months, you fraud, Yemin thought bitterly.As their car p

Faye sat in her car outside Katherine's penthouse building, her hands trembling as she rehearsed the devastating news she had to deliver. Marcus's refusal had left her with no leverage against Katherine's blackmail, and she knew exactly how vindictive her former friend could be when thwarted.Katherine opened her apartment door with an expectant smile that quickly faded when she saw Faye's expression."Well? Did you get me the contract?" Katherine demanded, ushering Faye into her luxurious living room."Katherine, I tried. I really did. But Marcus Chen refused. He said your business reputation makes it impossible to justify—""He refused?" Katherine's voice rose to a dangerous pitch. "You went to the CEO of Group A and couldn't even secure a simple contract for an old friend?""It's not that simple! Katherine, these people have standards, criteria—""Standards? Criteria?" Katherine shrieked, her face flushing with rage. "I don't care about their precious standards! You promised me a d

Within days of signing the Morgan Group contract, Katherine Shaw's social status underwent a dramatic transformation. Invitations to exclusive events flooded her penthouse, business magazines requested interviews, and her phone buzzed constantly with calls from influential people who had previously ignored her existence.James lounged in Katherine's renovated office, scrolling through the latest batch of meeting requests from high-profile clients. "Look at this, darling. The mayor's office wants to discuss a consulting contract. The mayor! Three weeks ago, his secretary wouldn't even put our calls through.""It's incredible, isn't it?" Katherine preened, admiring herself in the mirror as she prepared for another elite networking event. "Two million dollars annually changes everything. Suddenly, everyone wants to be Katherine Shaw's friend.""We're officially back on top where we belong," James declared. "No more scraping for scraps or dealing with second-rate clients."As Katherine ap

As Yemin made his way back through the building's corridors toward the conference room, he encountered three more security teams who had been dispatched to hunt down the mysterious intruder. Each encounter followed the same pattern - swift, silent, and devastating.The first pair of guards rounded a corner just as Yemin reached the stairwell. "Hey, you! Have you seen anyone suspicious in this area?""No, sir," Yemin replied meekly, keeping his head down. "Just finishing my cleaning duties.""Wait a minute," one guard said, studying Yemin's build more carefully. "You're about the right height and weight. Turn around slowly."Instead of complying, Yemin moved with lightning speed, striking pressure points that dropped both men unconscious before they could draw their weapons or call for backup.The second team was patrolling the hallway outside the executive offices when Yemin approached carrying his cleaning supplies. "Stop right there! We need to check your identification!""Of course