The bright morning sunlight came through the tall windows of the Howard mansion, spreading warmly across the smooth marble floor. Caiden stood quietly at one end of the grand room.His steady eyes were slowly moving from one face to another as he looked over the large crowd of the applicants. More than three hundred and fifty people had come to apply for the thirty staff positions that he announced.The announcement took place on his official social media page only a few days earlier. The turnout was much bigger than most people expected, but Caiden was not surprised. Since the mansion was expanding its operations and preparing to host more important events after forming an alliance with House Menodj.They needed loyal, capable, and trustworthy people to join their staff.Cecilia was standing beside him, with her fingers gently brushing against his arm as she looked at the crowd with him. She was dressed in a simple but elegant blouse that was paired with nice tailored trousers.

The recruitment exercise started early that morning.From the moment the sun came up until late in the evening, hundreds of hopeful applicants walked through the gates of Caiden Howard’s estate. They came from different cities and towns, each one of them came with resumes, certificates, and dreams of finding a better life. Many believed this opportunity could completely change their future.The Howard family had recently announced that they were looking to recruit thirty new workers for different positions within the estate. As soon as the news became public, it spread quickly from one place to another. Before long, far more people had applied than anyone had expected, turning the recruitment into a massive event.Inside the brightly lit recruitment hall, the atmosphere was filled with tension.Some of the candidates sat quietly with their hands tightly clasped together, silently praying and hoping for good news. Others could not stay in one place. They paced back and forth, their

The angry shouts broke the peaceful evening like thunder splitting the sky.What started like a normal recruitment exercise had quickly turned into a complete chaos.Caiden walked across the neatly trimmed lawn of his estate.He was walking steadily, step by step.As the noise grew louder, his face became colder with every step.Cecilia walked beside him, her hand tightly held his.She tried to stay calm, but the tight grip of her fingers showed how uneasy she felt.The security guards quickly moved aside to let the couple pass, but their arrival did nothing to calm the crowd.Instead, the angry candidates kept pushing forward, each person trying to get closer than the others. The loud shouting, angry accusations, and rising tension filled the air, making it clear that the situation could turn into a fight at any moment.The air was filled with angry shouts as people waved their fists and pushed one another without caring who got hurt. The whole place was only moments away from turn

The cold night air became even stronger, sending chills through everyone standing outside the tent. Many of the candidates were only wearing light clothes, which made the cold get to them.Under the bright tent, the crowd slowly became quieter. The angry shouting faded away, replaced by soft whispers and murmurs. Caiden’s words still echoed in their minds, making everyone feel uneasy.Caiden stood where he was without moving. His broad shoulders were straight, and his face looked cold and firm, as an authoritative man. Cecilia stayed beside him, her fingers gently holding his hand. She no longer held it tightly, but her touch silently reminded him that she was there.And she wouldn’t leave him no matter the situation.“Security,” Caiden called in a calm but commanding voice. The single word cut through the quiet murmurs and scared the candidates the more.The guards standing around the area reacted at once. They straightened their backs and quickly stepped forward. Six of them mar

After breakfast at the Howard estate that morning, Mark Tony stood quietly beside the window in his guest room. He held his phone to his ear, his back straight and his face calm. His voice stayed low and steady, like someone who had spent many years hiding his true thoughts and pretending to be someone else.“Yes, we’re leaving now to pack our belongings,” Mark said softly into the phone. “We’ll return before noon, just as Mrs. Howard told us.”Frederick’s voice came through the phone with the same cold confidence Mark knew too well. There was satisfaction in his tone, but also a clear warning. “That’s very good, don’t waste any time. And remember, keep your eyes open and your mouths shut. You’re finally inside. Use every minute wisely.”Mark gripped the phone a little tighter. The mission they had accepted suddenly felt even more serious. The cool morning breeze slipped through the slightly open window, but it did nothing to calm the tension building inside him. They had success