Plush leather seats cradled Shane-Leo as his chauffeured car glided through the bustling city. Blake, his ever-reliable butler and confidante, sat across from him, a faint hint of amusement playing at the corners of his lips."There you go, Master," Blake remarked, gesturing out the window at the imposing glass and steel skyscraper emblazoned with the Mirano family crest. "Resilience Industries Headquarters. Ready for your grand entrance?"Shane-Leo, despite the gravity of the situation, couldn't help but offer a wry smile. Just a few months ago, he'd struggling to keep his head above water financially. Now, here he was, poised to claim his rightful place as the heir to this vast corporate empire.The series of events leading to this moment had been a whirlwind. After receiving Shane-Leo's call, Blake had sprung into action. Discreetly, he'd contacted the board of directors, paving the way for a smooth transition. The car pulled up to the grand entrance, and Blake opened the door wit

Humiliation ate at Anderson’s heart like a hungry rat. The smug, confident and powerful front he'd always put up crumbled to dust the moment Charles, the COO, confirmed Shane-Leo's position. Not only had he insulted the CEO, but he'd also lost the possibility in securing a partnership with Resilience Industries. There was no way Shane-Leo would give in now.He'd been a fool, arrogantly underestimating Shane-Leo. Now, the tables were turned, and Anderson was left to try to save what was left of his reputation and his relationship with Norah.As he watched Norah on a stretcher being rushed to a ward, a strong urge for revenge grew within him. Shane-Leo, the man he'd always considered beneath him, had caused him to lose face. He couldn't let this stand.Leaving the hospital that day, Anderson's mind raced. He replayed the entire scene in his head, dissecting every word, every gesture exchanged. Shane-Leo seemed genuine, comfortable in his new role. There had to be a bad past, a hidden t

Shane-Leo’s smirk faltered a little as one of the shareholders came back, his face red. “Mr. Mirano, what is the meaning of this? Because you’re the strongest and richest family in the country? That does not mean you have the right to bully us into leaving a company we have but our blood and sweat into.” He was livid with anger, and he looked like his eyes were about to pop of out his socket. “Idiot,” The man behind the Elder Mirano muttered, face palming himself. Shane-Leo sighed, knowing that shareholder was going to regret everything just said. “We all acted for the betterment of the company. We did not know he was your son, or you prefer that we sit on our hands and do nothing. Watch the bad press and negative comment with our eyes closed? The vote was just a measure we had to put in place so our stocks will not fall.” He paused, taking a deep breath and holding his chest. “And you waltz in here like you’re God and tell us to leave and never come back?? Is that how business is

Immediately Anderson left resilience industries, he fished out his cell phone angrily.“Meet me at the restaurant.” With no questions asked, the person at the other side of the phone replied.“Yes boss.”He was fuming, he needed Shane-Leo to learn not to mess with him, and the only way to do that was to take him out of commission. He walked fast to the restaurant without paying attention to his surroundings, he didn't notice Norah back at the company, neither did he take a notice that she was following him.After the receptionist told Norah that she could see Shane-Leo , her mind wasn't settled, especially with the way Anderson stormed out and how angry he looked.In few minutes, Anderson arrived and sat at the far corner, Norah requested a seat away from him, but could still see him clearly. Twenty minutes after Anderson sat down, the person he called showed up, and one could easily detect that the man was a goon.“Boss, you sounded angry on the phone, is anything the matter?” The

Shane-Leo's gaze shifted, a look of terror washing over his features as he witnessed the horrifying turn of events. In an act of selfless bravery, Blake had pushed him out of harm's way, absorbing the bullet's wrath himself. Blake crumpled to the floor, his cries of pain piercing the air. Shane-Leo was on him in an instant, a desperate urgency in his movements as he tried to rouse Blake from the ground. "Talk to me!" he yelled, his voice shaking with desperation as he desperately tried to shake Blake awake. Shane-Leo's hands trembled as he placed them against Blake's wound, the steady flow of blood staining his fingers as he pleaded for help from above. "Stay strong, I beg you," he whispered, his voice quavering as he fought to contain his emotions. Blake's body convulsed, his gasping breaths a symphony of pain and panic. "Anyone!" he cried out, his voice raw with desperation as he sought salvation. "Please, come save him!" The entrance fell silent, the only sound the desperate ru