Rossline arrived at the Vortex family residence exactly as she had been instructed. The enormous property looked even more intimidating than she remembered, with its tall gates, perfectly maintained gardens, and several security personnel standing around the entrance. She tightened her grip on her bag as she approached, her mind still occupied by the message she had received.The possibility of a 10 million-dollar contract had completely changed her mood. If the offer was real and she somehow secured the contract, it could change her entire life. She could finally regain her position, rebuild her reputation, and definitely return to her family without having to beg anyone for acceptance.However, before she could even reach the main entrance, she noticed several familiar figures standing outside the compound.Rossline slowed down.Her family was there.Mr. Rodri and several other members of the family were standing together, seemingly waiting for someone. The moment they noticed Rossl

Rossline stood with her arms folded, the confident smile still on her face. She had finally understood that the balance of power had changed, and for the first time, her family needed something from her far more than she needed anything from them.Mr. Rodri's expression became ugly. “You expect us to kneel down and apologize to you just because some company wants you?”Rossline shrugged. “I don't expect anything. I'm simply telling you what the condition is.”One of the family members immediately shook his head. “No. Absolutely not. We won't kneel before her. She is still a member of this family, and she has no right to demand something like that from us.”Rossline didn't even argue with him. She simply turned toward the Vortex residence.“Then don't.”Riley looked at her “Go find another company. They would accept them if you are made the CEO. Many startups will accept you”.She smiled and said, “Yes… bye then”. She started walking away.“Wait!” Mr. Rodri's voice immediately stopped

Karl and Cailey immediately ran down the corridor, their footsteps echoing through the empty building as they desperately searched for another way out. Karl kept looking over his shoulder, his heart pounding violently as the footsteps behind them grew louder.“Faster!” Cailey whispered, clutching the file tightly against her chest. They reached the end of the corridor and were about to turn toward the exit when several figures suddenly appeared from the opposite direction. Three company security officers were walking toward them, and the moment they spotted Karl and Cailey, they immediately stopped.“Hey! You two!” one of them shouted. “Who the heck are you?”Karl froze.Cailey also stopped for half a second before realizing they had been surrounded from both sides. The three men began moving toward them, their expressions becoming suspicious as they noticed the file in Cailey's hands.“Stop right there!” another guard ordered. “What are you doing here?”Karl swallowed hard and slowl

The person standing behind Karl was a young man who looked slightly older than them, probably in his late twenties. He was dressed casually but expensively, and several other young men were standing a few steps behind him, watching the situation with curious expressions.Cailey's face changed the moment she saw him.She slowly stood from her chair, clearly startled.“Johnson?”Johnson stepped closer, his expression already filled with anger. “Fuck! You told me you were going somewhere today and that you wouldn't be around. You literally made me cancel the concert we were supposed to attend today, and this is where you are?”He looked at Karl, then back at Cailey. “Babe!”Karl's expression immediately stiffened.Babe?His heart sank slightly as he stared at Johnson. The word echoed in his mind, and an uncomfortable thought immediately entered his head.Is this guy Cailey's boyfriend?Johnson continued angrily, “I canceled everything because you said you weren't going to be available. A

Nearl's struggle with the officers suddenly became more calculated. He had some fighting experience, and although he was heavily restrained, he knew that panicking would only make his situation worse.As one of the officers tried to secure his arms, Nearl suddenly shifted his weight and stomped hard on the officer's foot. The officer cried out and instinctively loosened his grip for a moment.Nearl immediately twisted away. “Hey! Stop!”His eyes had already noticed something important. The officer he had attacked earlier had the handcuff keys attached to his belt.Nearl lunged forward, grabbed the keys, and pulled them free before the officers could react.“Get him!”Nearl quickly unlocked one of his cuffs and shoved himself away from the officers.The hallway erupted into chaos.“Catch him!”“Don't let him escape!”Nearl sprinted toward the exit as several officers rushed after him. He pushed through the station's side door and disappeared into the streets before the officers could c