His voice, when he spoke, was calm yet firm. “That man you allowed into Mr. Sam’s office is not who he claims to be,” Ryan said clearly. “He is an impostor, and I did not send anyone here on my behalf.” The woman blinked in confusion, her face tightening as she tried to process his words. “I am

“How could you make that kind of decision without informing me?” Ryan demanded, his voice firm and unshaking as he faced Mr. Sam directly. “We already had an understanding. We had already discussed the terms in detail, and the only thing left was the formal signing of the contract. That was all th

The man refused to release his grip on Ryan’s collar. His fingers tightening as desperation and panic drove him to act without restraint. Ryan, however, did not react with the same intensity. Instead, he let out a slow, measured sigh, his expression hardening as he looked directly into the man’

After a brief pause, Ryan drew in a slow breath and decided to ask the question again, this time with greater clarity and intention. “Let me ask you this one more time,” Ryan said, his voice calm but sharp. “If you take the money to Marcus Lee, are you absolutely certain that he will release your d

Brianna’s father stood alone by the roadside, his phone clenched tightly in his trembling hand as though it were the only thing anchoring him to reality. The earlier excitement he had felt after receiving the massive transfer had not completely faded, but it had changed shape. He inhaled deeply,