The moment the President of Orion Hotel stepped forward, the entire lobby collapsed into stunned silence. It wasn’t just quiet, it was reverent. The kind of silence that sweeps through a funeral just before the final rites.The air shifted. Even the mockers; the bloated guest still puffing from laughter, the sequined woman still smirking at her own joke, the frozen receptionist, and the now-pale manager; all stilled mid-motion.Lights from phone cameras glinted across the marble floor like broken stars. Some were still recording, others discreetly lowered their devices, suddenly unsure of the drama unfolding before them.The President walked past the crowd with measured grace. His black Italian shoes tapped with authority against the polished floor. He didn’t glance at anyone else; not the guards, not the staff, not even the guests.His eyes locked only on Jalen, steady, unwavering. He didn’t bow. He didn’t smile. But the weight in his posture spoke volumes. It was the kind of quiet d

The elevator hummed to a gentle stop at the tenth floor. Tiana’s breath was shallow, her fingers nervously clutching the strap of her purse.The security guard stepped out first and motioned for her to follow.They walked through a tastefully lit hallway, the walls adorned with hand-painted art and golden wall lamps that cast a warm glow.They stopped before a large, glossy mahogany door. On the glass panel was a bold inscription: CEO’s Office.The guard pressed a button at the side. A low buzz sounded, and the door opened slowly.Inside was a grand space; high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the skyline, and a quiet authority that blanketed everything.Directly opposite the door sat a man behind a massive desk, facing the tall glass window, his back turned.The security bowed slightly. “You may go in now, ma. He’s waiting.”Tiana gave a brief nod and stepped inside. The door closed behind her with a soft click.She swallowed and greeted the man ahead. “Good afternoon,

It was six minutes past 6PM when Sonia arrived at Orion Hotel. The last trace of sunlight was slipping beneath the skyline, leaving a soft amber glow on the walls of the tall buildings around.As she stepped into the hotel lobby, a quiet breeze followed her in, carrying her perfume gently into the air.Most of the staff had already closed for the day. The bright smiles of the day-shift workers had given way to the calm faces of the night shift. The atmosphere was quieter now, more intimate.She walked toward the reception desk, heels tapping lightly on the marble. “Good evening. I’m here to see Mr. Adesina,” she said softly.The receptionist looked up with a pleasant smile. “Yes, ma’am. He’s expecting you.” She pointed towards the elevator. “Top floor.”Sonia nodded politely and made her way to the lift.As the doors closed, she found herself glancing around, her heartwarming with every detail she noticed. The design. The finish. The elegance of the place.She knew Jalen was wealthy,

Tiana rose from her chair as the door opened and Mr. Arturo walked into her office, tall and graceful with an air of quiet dominance.She greeted him with a warm smile, masking the mixture of surprise and curiosity swirling inside her.She had never met him in person before, only seeing him on television and heard of his name and reputation. The chairman of Arturos Corporation, a global powerhouse whose stakes ran deep in energy, finance, and technology.She offered him the seat opposite her, which he accepted with a polite nod. Though her lips curved, her thoughts were racing.What brought him here? She wanted to ask, to thank him even, for what she assumed was a business courtesy extended through Carlos. But before she could find the right words, Arturo spoke first.He didn’t waste time.“I have a business proposal for Black Blossom,” he said, his tone firm, clipped. “My company is looking to develop a new high-end cosmetic tech product. It’ll merge AI skincare diagnostics with real

Sonia gently parked her car in front of the Torres Group headquarters. The breeze that brushed her face as she stepped out felt calm, but the storm she carried in her heart, well-anchored by poise, made her steps even more majestic.Her eyes caught the black car stationed at the visitors’ parking space.A soft smile appeared on her lips.That car. She had seen it before. Days ago, when she stepped in to help a woman humiliated on the road after scratching a man's SUV.Tiana.She was here already. That was impressive.For a moment, Sonia nodded with silent applause. “At least she takes business seriously,” she muttered, fixing her bag as she walked toward the automatic glass doors.Just then, Jalen’s voice echoed in her head: “How do you think this is going to turn out?”Sonia chuckled softly. “Well, it’s up to her. Only she can decide her fate in this case.”The security doors opened as she approached, and the two men inside bowed respectfully. She returned a light smile and walked pa