Charles sat back on the sofa, staring at his phone with an anxious gaze.Ten minutes later—RING! RING! RING!His phone rang.Unknown number.Charles immediately answered without hesitation."Hello?"A heavy and cold voice answered from the other end—a voice that sounded dangerous."This is Drake. Give me the name and describe the person's characteristics, and when he was last seen. I promise I'll bring this person to you after sunrise."Charles smiled with satisfaction. "Good! Very good!"He immediately explained:"His name is Lein Ashford. Twenty-six-year-old man. About six feet tall, athletic build, short black hair. Last seen yesterday morning at Corholt High School."On the other end of the phone, Drake listened calmly.Then—"Alright. I'll capture him. Wait for my word after sunrise."CLICK!The call ended.Charles lowered his phone, a wide smile carved on his face."This time it will work. I'm very sure of it!"---Avalon Hill Villa - Morning.Lein slowly opened his eyes, feeli

While Lein was dealing with Drake, Lily and Milady walked around looking at things.They walked slowly among the rows of luxury stores, staring at the window displays with eyes full of admiration.Lily occasionally stopped, looking at beautiful bags or shoes behind the glass, then continued walking with a small smile on her face.Milady looked at her daughter with a gentle gaze—happy to see Lily happy.It had been a long time since they could enjoy a moment like this.Then—Lily's attention was drawn to a branded store in the corner of the second floor.ELARA COUTURE.The store's window display was filled with elegant clothes—dresses, blazers, skirts, blouses—all with beautiful designs and fabrics that looked very luxurious.Lily stared at one dress in the window—a sea blue dress with beautiful gold embroidery details.Her eyes sparkled."Mom," she said in a soft but enthusiastic voice. "Look. This store has clothes that would suit you."Without waiting for an answer, Lily gently pull

After all the clothes were neatly wrapped, Lein, Lily, and Milady walked out of MAISON DE LUXE with their hands full of luxury shopping bags.The store salespeople helped carry several large boxes to the car, smiling warmly the whole way.They walked toward the parking lot with slow steps.Lily walked beside Lein, both hands holding several branded shopping bags—bags with golden logos gleaming under the plaza lights.Her eyes couldn't leave those bags.She carefully opened one bag, peeking inside, and her eyes immediately sparkled.Inside, neatly folded, was a light blue dress with beautiful silver embroidery details.The dress she had seen in the window display earlier.The dress she thought she could only look at from afar.Lily stared at that dress with a gaze full of admiration."I... I once imagined owning clothes like this..."Her voice was soft, full of emotion."And I thought it was just a dream. Impossible for me to own it."She closed the bag slowly, then looked at Lein with

Avalon Hill, Villa No. 65 - 11:00 AM.Brittany sat relaxed on a garden chair in her yard, enjoying a cup of chamomile tea while playing with her phone.The warm morning sunlight touched her skin. A gentle breeze blew softly.A perfect Sunday to relax.Then—The sound of footsteps came from behind her."Brittany."Her father's heavy voice—Daniel Cooper—sounded from the direction of the front door.Brittany turned lazily. "What is it, Father?"Daniel walked closer, his face serious but full of enthusiasm. "I just got word. Avalon Hill No. 1 is now occupied."Brittany frowned. "Avalon Hill No. 1? That most expensive villa?""Yes," Daniel answered in a meaningful tone. "The hundred million dollar villa. Whoever bought it must be a top-tier conglomerate, people with extraordinary power and wealth."Brittany looked at her father with a bored gaze. "So why are you telling me?"Daniel smiled thinly. "I want you to deliver a gift for them. As a welcome for the new neighbors."Brittany rolled h

Damian knocked on his father's study door loudly.KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!"Come in," Richard's voice was heard from inside.Damian opened the door hastily, stepping in with ragged breath."Father!" he said loudly. "I just got important news!"Richard looked at his son seriously. "What is it?"Damian swallowed, then said quickly, "Lein... Lein bought Avalon Hill No. 1! That villa worth a hundred million dollars!"A moment of silence.Richard looked at Damian with a disbelieving face."What?" he said softly, as if not sure he heard correctly."Lein Ashford bought Avalon Hill No. 1!" Damian repeated loudly. "And Milady... she's suddenly healthy! No longer sickly!"Richard fell silent, his eyes slowly widening. He ignored the news about Milady. His focus was only on Lein.That bastard... bought a house worth a hundred million?!Impossible!Even the Anthony family couldn't easily spend a hundred million dollars on a house!"Where did you get this information?" Richard asked in a sharp tone."