Harry needed to have a word with Osaka, and he was aware that an explanation would be required concerning the recent events. Osaka signaled to Mariko with a gesture, indicating that she should give them some privacy. "I'm aware you have questions," Osaka stated, pulling down his mask and discarding it. "I certainly do, and I'm confident you possess the answers I need," Harry replied in a firm tone, making direct eye contact as he also removed his mask. "You served as a diversion. I was counting on a fresh face to unsettle them, though I hadn't anticipated your acceptance into that group of conceited individuals, so whatever transpired between you and Sophie clearly benefited you," Osaka explained, but Harry was unconvinced. "What are you saying about acceptance? Why was a diversion necessary to begin with," Harry insisted, resting against his car's hood. "You aren't the initial person I've introduced to this situation, but somehow, they've all succumbed to Sophie's appeal. You'r

Harry arranged to meet Alicia, fully aware that she currently had the attention of the entire world focused on her.He was smart enough not to drive his own car to meet her because he wanted to avoid creating unnecessary gossip.Harry already had too many problems to deal with, and attracting rumors was the last complication he needed.They chose to meet at a hotel, one that was clearly expensive. The choice was intentional because the staff there were accustomed to serving wealthy and influential guests, which helped reduce unwanted attention toward them.Even so, Alicia still drew notice from people around them. She was undeniably beautiful, and it was difficult for anyone not to glance at someone so young yet incredibly attractive.When Harry arrived, he saw that Alicia had already taken her seat. Was it not an unspoken expectation that the man should arrive before the woman?He checked the time to be certain and confirmed that he was actually five minutes early.The dull expressio

Harry’s personal life was becoming increasingly complicated, and there was no clear understanding of what had happened with the family who had adopted him. Regardless of the specifics, it was obvious that tension existed between them, because Harry would not be behaving this way otherwise.More than ever, Harry needed an escape, and he believed that leaving Crestview for a while would help him regain balance. He needed an outlet to release his frustration, and the only method he trusted was working out at the gym.This was also why gym memberships had reached record highs. Many people had begun treating fitness as an alternative way to cope with emotional suffering and psychological stress.Harry needed relief from his own thoughts because if what he feared was true, then his past was something he could never outrun no matter how far he tried to go.But how far could he realistically escape if his ambition was to conquer the world? Eventually, they would have located him anyway.Harry

Clara found herself caught in a delicate situation, fully aware that a single mistake could either strengthen or destroy her relationship with Harry.She disliked the position she was in, but it meant she absolutely could not get caught.If Harry discovered her, it might not lead to serious trouble since they could possibly laugh about it afterward.They had already experienced far more awkward moments together, but she had no way of knowing what mood Harry was in or how he would react to someone invading his privacy.She peeked through the doorway but could not see Harry because the curtains were closed.Still, she could tell he stood behind them, and judging by his silhouette, he was not standing still.She noticed his hand moving repeatedly back and forth near his groin.Clara immediately wondered if he was doing exactly what she suspected, which meant he was masturbating.If that were true, it would mean Lindsey was the one on his mind, or at least that was Clara’s assumption sinc

Alicia had arranged a meeting with the mysterious woman who claimed to know Harry. She struggled to process everything because, in her mind, this felt like a betrayal of Harry. That was precisely why she had chosen not to inform him. She had no idea what might happen if he found out. It could destroy their relationship, yet if she met the woman and nothing significant came from it, then there would be no reason to tell Harry afterward.Alicia understood that she did not have much to lose, but she also knew the meeting needed to take place somewhere she was not widely recognized. The last thing she wanted was to be identified or photographed while sitting with this stranger.She arrived at the venue accompanied by Matteo. It was the first time they had met outside of work, which suggested that Matteo wanted to build a connection beyond their professional relationship. That made sense, since having allies within the industry could be beneficial. Unlike Alicia, however, Matteo was not pa