The marina basked in the golden light of the evening sun as Luna Zenith boarded the private yacht. She wore a stunning red gown that hugged her curves, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders in waves. Every detail and expression on Victoria Cross's face was flawlessly replicated with Luna's ability.She had done her research. The yacht was owned by the Shepherd family, reserved for the most exclusive gatherings. It was the perfect setting for a meeting with the mysterious chairman.A male waiter dressed in a crisp white uniform approached her, a masquerade mask covering the upper half of his face. "Ms. Cross? Please, follow me. The chairman is waiting for you."Luna smiled, her confidence unshaken. She followed the waiter through the luxurious interior of the yacht. In the distance, a string quartet played. They arrived at a private lounge located at the back of the yacht. The waiter gestured toward a man seated on a plush velvet sofa, a glass of champagne in his hand."Ms. Cros

The following morning, Bruce drove to work. At this hour, traffic was light, with only a few cars speeding past. He stopped at the red light, his fingers tapping on the steering wheel while he waited for someone. Soon, a figure appeared at his passenger window.Bruce glanced over as Yuji opened the door and slid into the seat beside him, a thick manila envelope clutched in his hand."Master Bruce," Yuji said as he handed him the envelope. "The Black Foot Clan completed their surveillance."Bruce took the envelope and placed it on his lap. The light turned green, and he drove forward, merging into the flow of traffic.He opened the envelope with one hand and pulled out the contents—a stack of crisp photographs taken from a distance. The photos revealed a massive countryside estate featuring tall walls, reinforced doors, lots of security cameras, and tight security guards.The Zenith clan's secret base.Bruce flipped through the photographs. There were images of Donovan Webb, along wit

Bruce gazed at his reflection, his heart racing with excitement. He raised a hand to his face, watching Luna's delicate fingers mirror the movement. Her dark hair flowed down over his shoulders. Her sharp features locked eyes with him, their intensity sending a shiver down his spine."I understand now," Bruce murmured, his voice transforming into Luna's. "That night on the yacht, when Luna touched me, the ring copied her mimicry ability. That explains why the ruby gemstone turned yellow."Bruce's mind raced with possibilities. He could do more than just protect himself and read minds. He could transform into Luna and enter the Zenith clan's home without raising any suspicion.A slow smile spread across Luna's lips."Luna hasn't arrived at work yet," he murmured. "She'll be late. That gives me enough time."As the elevator doors opened, Bruce stepped out and quickly made his way to the conference room. He sat at the head of the table, his fingers drumming against the polished wood, wai

Bruce sat in the study of the Shepherd estate, watching as his father Alistair paced back and forth across from him."A peace treaty?" Alistair asked skeptically. "With the Zenith clan? Bruce, these people have been plotting to destroy us for decades. They've infiltrated your company, hypnotized your employees, and tried to steal everything we've built. And now you want to offer them peace?"Bruce remained seated, his expression calm. "They're not our enemies, Father. They're victims."Alistair stopped pacing and stared at his son. "Victims? They tried to take over Shepherd Group twice.""They're being used," Bruce said. "The Keeper who grants them their powers is draining their lifespans. Every time they use their abilities, they lose three years of their lives. They're dying. They just don't realize it yet."The muscles in Alistair's jaw tensed. "And you think a peace treaty will fix that?""It's a start," Bruce responded. "If I can gain their trust, I’ll be able to help them break

The following day, a knock on the door woke Bruce from his sleep. "Master Bruce," Yuji's voice came through. "I need to speak with you. It's urgent."Bruce swung his legs out of bed and crossed the room, pulling open the door. He saw Yuji standing in the hallway, his head bowed low. Behind him, several members of the Black Foot Clan stood in a line, their postures stiff with shame. They wouldn't look him in the eye.Bruce felt his chest tighten. "What happened?"Yuji's voice was heavy with regret. "Master Bruce, we were keeping watch over the Zenith clan's secret base, as you ordered. But last night, something strange happened."Bruce stepped forward. "Something strange? What do you mean?"Yuji's fists clenched at his sides. "We all fell asleep. Every single one of us. We have no idea how or why this happened. It felt as if our minds had just switched off."Bruce's heart sank. "And when you woke up?"Yuji looked up, his eyes filled with failure. "When we woke up, it was already morn