"Come in!"The person who entered was Serana. Javon then introduced them to each other. "Aunt, this is Sherly. For the time being, she is my assistant.""I've long heard of Miss Edelweis's name," Serana said with a smile. "Seeing you today, you are indeed very beautiful. Your legs have healed? Congratulations."As soon as she entered, Serana saw Javon and Sherly holding hands, and a flicker of displeasure crossed her heart. However, she quickly concealed it, afraid they would see. She told herself not to overthink it; she was Javon's stepmother now.Sherly smiled in return. "Thank you for your concern. I look forward to your guidance during my time at the company." Although she didn't know why Javon's father had married a woman so young, Serana was indeed very charming, with an elegant temperament that radiated from within. And, why does Javon call her Aunt?"Of course, we're all family," Serana said. "How about this? I'll treat you both to dinner tonight as a welcome for Sherly.""Al

The mercenary handed the bank card to his leader. The man inserted the card into a laptop, and in less than ten seconds, he snapped it shut with a satisfied smile."The money's in. Quick and easy.""Brother," Javon said in a calm tone, "You've got your money. I'm going to die, so why not let me die in peace? Grant me one last wish." Javon was trying to fish for more information, just in case he had a chance to make it back alive.The mercenary leader pressed the barrel of his rifle against Javon's chin, observing him with an arrogant air. "It doesn't matter if I tell you. After all, you're all going to die, and dead men tell no tales.""Just think about it, who have you offended?" the leader prodded."The Edelweis family in Selvana? Or the Conner family?" Javon guessed, staring intently at his opponent.The man gave a slight nod.Javon continued, "So... both of them? The Edelweis and the Conner families?""Bingo! You're a smart one," the leader replied. "But it's a pity you won't see

"Alright, I'll listen to you," Javon said to the bomb disposal expert, "And all of us are entrusting our lives to you."Everyone nodded. The timer on the screen now showed the final ten seconds. The bomb expert's hands were drenched in cold sweat. The wire cutters in his hand trembled slightly. When the countdown reached one second, he squeezed his eyes shut, aimed for the three remaining wires, and cut them in a single, swift motion.The people around him instinctively closed their eyes, surrendering to fate.After a few moments that felt like an eternity, no deafening explosion was heard. The expert slowly opened his eyes and looked at the screen. The timer had truly stopped at the one-second mark."Success!" he cried, his voice trembling with relief and joy. He had not only saved his own life but the lives of dozens of people around him.Seeing this, Javon breathed a sigh of relief. "Can I remove the bombs from them now?""Of course. The bombs are completely harmless now."Javon im

"Ma'am, you've finally returned safely! Eh, who is this foreign woman?"Lina's wary question hung in the air, which was heavy with exhaustion and the remnants of adrenaline. Faced with the maid's suspicious gaze, Eliana simply offered a faint smile—the smile of a predator that has just entered a new territory. She felt no need to answer. Her wild eyes were fixed on only one person—Javon.Sherly gently pulled Lina's arm. "Lina, don't be rude. Take Miss Eliana to rest. She is our savior. Without her, we might not have returned alive tonight.""Yes, Ma'am." Lina's attitude changed instantly. She bowed respectfully and invited Eliana toward the guest room.Javon then pulled Sherly into the master bedroom. The door closed behind them, creating a silent space that felt charged with urgency. Holding both of his wife's cold hands, Javon knew he couldn't delay any longer. "Sherly, can you listen to my explanation?"Sherly looked up at him, her clear eyes searching for the truth. "Go ahead."Ja