Thomas arrived at the office early in the morning, causing quite a stir. As Miss Hutton rushed out to greet him, she noticed the bright smile on his face, as if he had just received some good news."It's been a while since we've made any progress. We can't delay any longer. Starting today, I need you to hand over some business matters to me," he said, his relief evident. With the biggest issue at home finally resolved, how could he not feel at ease?He no longer had to hide or avoid people at work.Miss Hutton didn't care what good news her boss had received; she just wanted to focus on her own responsibilities."Let me grab the latest quarterly summary report for you. Please wait in your office for a moment," she replied. As Thomas headed to his office, Miss Hutton took charge of the situation, but something felt off. She almost overlooked the warning call she received from David. This was the first time David had reached out since leaving the company, and his tone was laced with dis

Thomas walked in, followed closely by Miss Hutton and Lawrence. They exchanged glances, and it seemed like the numbers matched up just right.From the corner of his eye, Thomas caught sight of Gavin, who was sitting there nervously, avoiding direct eye contact as he entered. With a cold smirk, Thomas thought to himself that it seemed Lucas hadn't treated him well either."Today's a strange day at the office. While I was here working hard during the day, none of you bothered to show up. Now, you all rush in at night-are you here to check on the results?"Thomas smile didn't reach his eyes as he settled into one corner of the nearby sofa, observing Lucas and David’s.Now that he was here, he was curious to see what kind of game they were playing."Well, since you're here, you might as well take a look. We're all familiar faces, except for my secretary, but you probably won't run into him often. I just wanted you to see him," Lucas said, tilting his head toward Gavin.All eyes in the roo

Gavin sat in Lucas's car, feeling an overwhelming sense of anxiety. He couldn't quite grasp the situation unfolding before him-this woman was insisting on taking him away, and she seemed determined not to let him go."May I ask how to address you both?" he asked, trying to keep his voice steady."We're the Johnson Family," the woman replied. "This is my boss, Lucas. For the next few days, you'll be with us, following our instructions. If you don't, we can't guarantee your safety. You might face the wrath of both the mob and the law."The Secretary wasted no time with pleasantries. Although Lucas hadn't yet shared the outcome of the negotiations, Gavin understood from her insistence on bringing him along that a conclusion had already been reached—one that was far from peaceful."Let me put it this way," Lucas interjected, his tone blunt. "I made a deal with Thomas, and you're the subject of that deal. If, during this transaction, Lawrence sends you to a place you shouldn't be, I lose.

Iris had promised her mother it would be easy, but meeting Thomas was a whole different story. She could handle Gavin's escape, but the thought of facing Thomas filled her with an unshakeable fear. She hesitated to approach his home, knowing that the renowned Velox Group was her best chance. Maybe she could run into him at the office. When she arrived at the entrance of Velox Group, Iris looked up, feeling as if she couldn't see the top of the building. Her neck ached from craning it so high.The mental preparation she had done crumbled in an instant."Miss Iris, what a surprise to see you here! Are you visiting?" Miss Hutton appeared behind her, wearing a warm smile. Iris instinctively took a step back, her guard up."Miss Hutton, I was hoping to see Mr. Brown, but I didn't want just to barge in, so I thought I'd wait here..." Iris replied, eyeing Miss Hutton with suspicion. She remembered how friendly Miss Hutton had seemed before, but now it felt like a facade. Perhaps she was just

As Miss Hutton approached him, Lucas felt unease creeping in."Don't tell me the boss has bailed on me again. He really has a habit of standing me up."Miss Hutton chose to ignore the awkward topic; the boss had always been dismissivetowards him."The boss said he'll pick you up thisafternoon, but he has something urgent to take care of first.""Don't think I'll believe you. You've always been a liar without a hint of shame."Before Lucas had interacted directly with Miss Hutton, he had found him quite intriguing. But after spending some time together, he realized that Miss Hutton's flaws were becoming increasingly apparent, especially his lack of awareness."Mr. Lucas, don't overthink it. I'm just telling you the truth. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do.""Alright, let's change the subject. I want to ask you about the boss. Why does he suddenly want to see me... what does my mom have to do with this?"It seemed the only thing they had in common was their way of addr