News of the car crash traveled quickly, and by the next morning, Henry’s tragic death was all over the news.The cops involved in the incident showed up with scars and bruises, their uniforms frayed and soiled beyond recognition. It added to the authenticity of their tale, leading everyone to believe it was just a terrible accident.A few reporters and state officials connected to Henry raised questions about road safety and police protocol, accusing the department of being careless and negligent, while some even went as far as to question the integrity of the cops.However, the officers involved had already set the police van on fire, burning Henry’s body with it to prevent an autopsy.Alex used his connections to hush things up, and the case was closed after a brief surface-level investigation.However, Josiah quickly caught on, and so did Jakob.As Alex returned to Liechtenstein to survey the construction of his upcoming health resort, Josiah Warrington greeted him with a new sense

Phillipe Du Monte arrived at the Golden Swing Golf Club, accompanied by just his secretary and a couple of guards, the following evening.The receptionist asked the Governor’s security team to wait outside, allowing only the man of the hour to walk inside."I have never visited this club before. My men are here to protect me from threats,” Du Monte protested, feeling unsure about going alone.But the receptionist smiled in response. “You don’t need to worry about your safety. This club is owned by Mr. Akaash Patel, and we have cameras in every corner. It’s also a stone’s throw away from the local police precinct. And Mr. Patel already has his guards posted at all key entrances and exits. You are completely safe here.”Seeing there was no point in arguing, Du Monte finally asked his guards to wait outside and walked in alone.“At least I can go with—”His secretary tried to butt in, but was stopped by the receptionist.“I am sorry, but you’ll have to wait as well.”One of Akaash’s most

Back in her cozy poolside villa, near her private research facility high up in the Northern Mountains, Dr. Lucy was staring at her reflection in the mirror and mentally rehearsing the lines that she had prepared for the dinner date.She had known Alex longer than anyone else around him. Yet, she had always seen him as a mentor and a guide.But what had started as admiration and adoration had gradually turned into something more. Something far deeper.Her heart was now restless, and she could no longer suppress her feelings. She had fallen for him harder than she had imagined possible.However, she still didn’t have the faintest idea whether Alex shared her feelings, or if he even knew they existed in her heart.Inhaling the cool air, she looked deep into her glassy countenance and tried hard not to tremble, but her heart fluttered at the mere thought of sitting across the table with Alex and discussing anything other than business or medicine.As she struggled with her feelings, she w

Alex realized whoever it was, they wanted to trap him from all sides and push him into a corner. Right now, he was fighting an unknown enemy, and that’s what made it even more dangerous.Without sparing it a second thought, he merged the calls and instructed both Jakob and Samantha to meet him directly at his penthouse.By the time Alex returned to his beachside penthouse, Captain Williams had already scoped the whole area around Miyazaki and carried out discreet enquiries at the restaurant premises.Meanwhile, he had instructed a squad of elite commandos to secure Alex’s penthouse and guard him at all times.The heightened security arrangements put everyone in the household on edge. They could already guess that something was wrong, and as Alex entered with Dr. Lucy, all eyes turned to them with a growing sense of unease.Marcella rushed out to greet him, her eyes reflecting the same fear that she’d beheld many years ago.“What’s going on, Master Alex? Have those soldiers come for yo

The next day, Alex reached GE Energy’s headquarters in New Nevada right at the stroke of dawn. Only this time, he wasn’t accosted by the guards but was welcomed by Sven’s most trusted assistants.Sven was already waiting in a dimly illuminated conference room when Alex entered. Looking at his face, Sven quickly understood that he was dead serious and not in the mood to waste a single second.“Leave us. And make sure we aren’t disturbed,” Sven instructed his assistant before standing up to greet Alex. “Please have a seat, Commander. Would you like a drink, perhaps?”“Spare me the formalities. I am not here to discuss business, Sven,” Alex retorted as he approached the table and found his way to the chair facing right across the table. “I need information. What do you know about the Brotherhood? Spill everything.”Although Sven had ties to several sinister organizations and deep connections with the most reckless warlords, even he seemed a little reluctant to speak about the Brotherhood