Meanwhile, the media pressure had intensified.“They’re filing an ethics inquiry,” Adrian said. “Saying someone tried to sabotage medical relief.”Paul frowned. “If Bernard denies it, the evidence contradicts him. If he admits it…”“He will destroy himself,” Kendrick finished.Zara looked at Kendrick. “And you?”“I’ll stay quiet for now,” he said. “I want to really know what he can do and now he plans to escape this problem he created.”The noise faded faster than anyone expected. For three days, Bernard Hale did nothing. No statements, no denials, and no threats. While commentators speculated and investigators circled, Bernard vanished from public view. He did not do it to run, but he had to calculate and strategize his next course of action.Inside a quiet private office far from the city, Bernard sat with a single screen in front of him. The headlines rolled past.Inquiry Opened, aid Interference and allegations. Unnamed Corporate Interests Under Scrutiny.Bernard sipped his drink

Cherry and Steven barged into their father's office. He was busy with some files on his table.“What's going on dad?” Cherry asked, folding her hands as she stood in front of him.“Where are your manners? Don't you two know how to greet your elders?” “Dad, what are you doing?” Steven asked.“Are you two blind?” He asked, making them confused.“What?” They asked in unison.“I'm busy. Aren't you seeing that I'm working? Are your eyesights that bad?” He scolded. “Coming in here and asking such stupid questions.” He muttered the last part, going back to his work.“Dad, are we not going ahead with the revenge plan against Kendrick?” Cherry asked.“We still are. That's my life's worth. You think I'll just leave it just like that?”“Then what are you doing here? We've been ideal for a week now and nothing's been going on. Are you giving up already?”“What nonsense is she spouting? Just because I'm taking my revenge doesn't mean I won't work. Should I just abandon everything else?” He shoute

The businessmen association party was coming up and everyone was preparing for it. No one wanted to be seen as less.Zara went shopping immediately Kendrick told her she was going with him for the party. She was so excited. She had never been in the same room with the rich tycoon of the business world and because of Kendrick, she was going to breathe the same air as them. She wondered if their air was the same as theirs or if it smelled money. She chuckled at herself when she saw how funny her thoughts were.“Fancy seeing you here and chuckling like a goat on a pedestal.”Zara turned to see who it was when she saw Melissa. She rolled her eyes, turned to walk away when Melissa held her hand.“I don't think you have the right to walk away from me when I'm talking to you.” Melissa said, grabbing her arm tight.“Let go.” Zara said through gritted teeth. Melissa just smirked, flinging her arms away. She took a handkerchief from her back, cleaning her hands like she had touched the dirtiest

Paul arrived at the hospital after receiving the news. “What's the problem, I heard what happened. Is he okay?” “Yes, he's okay.” Kendrick answered because Zara was too weak to say anything.“Okay, let me go see him.” Paul turned to move inside but was stopped by Kendrick.“Not now. He's not in the position to receive visitors right now.” Kendrick said but Paul didn't understand what he meant.“I don't quite get it.”“He just found out that the girl who was in the accident with him died. He was the only one who survived.”Paul's eyes shined with realization.“Damn! That's going to hurt a lot. He'll need all the help he could get, if not, he's going to be scarred for life.” he moved over to Zara.“Hey, everything is going to be fine. He'll be fine and I'm sure the police are going to catch whoever is responsible for it.” Paul tried to comfort her.“The police can't do anything about this,” Zara said seething.“What do you mean the police can't do anything about it?” Paul asked.“You

Adrian found Kendrick in the basement. He saw him train harder than ever, his movements precise and controlled.“You’ve been at it for a while now. Don't you think you're overdoing it? You're pushing the scroll to its limit.” He asked.Kendrick scoffed.“It responds,” Kendrick said, striking again. “It’s just testing me.”“And if you fail?”Kendrick paused. “Then I was never worthy.”That evening, the team came over at Hale mansion and met Kendrick training with the scroll.“You're training like someone said your powers are failing.” Lizzy said, munching on her chips.“I need to be prepared for anything.” Kendrick replied.“Yeah, I understand you but don't you think you need a break?” “I'm good.” Kendrick dismissed her.Kendrick refused to listen to anyone and kept pushing himself too hard. The first physical warning came at dawn. Kendrick felt it before anyone else could see it. The scroll’s symbols pulsing faintly beneath his skin, a dull ache spreading through his chest as he fin