One week after the grand charity gala, Reed Global was busier than ever.The company's success had reached new heights.New international partnerships were signed almost every day.The Reed Hope Foundation continued changing thousands of lives.Ethan's reputation had become stronger than ever.But success always attracted enemies.---Early Monday morning, Ethan arrived at Reed Global Headquarters.As usual, every employee greeted him respectfully."Good morning, Chairman Reed.""Good morning."He smiled and nodded as he entered the executive elevator.Victor was already waiting with a tablet in his hand."You have three board meetings, two international video conferences, and a dinner with the Minister of Commerce tonight."Ethan smiled."Anything interesting?"Victor hesitated."There is one thing."He handed Ethan a black envelope."There was no sender's name."Ethan looked at the envelope carefully.It was made of thick black paper with a silver wax seal shaped like a lion.There

The meeting between Ethan Reed and Alexander Kingsley quickly became the talk of the business world.Although no one knew what had been discussed behind the closed office doors, rumors spread that one of Europe's most powerful businessmen had personally visited Reed Global.Financial analysts began speculating.Investors became curious.News reporters camped outside both Reed Global Headquarters and the Grand Imperial Hotel, hoping to catch a glimpse of either chairman.Inside Reed Global, Victor stood before Ethan with a stack of reports."Chairman."Ethan looked up from his laptop."What is it?""Our intelligence team has finished investigating Alexander Kingsley.""And?"Victor handed him a confidential file."He's not like Daniel Carter."Ethan gave a faint smile."I already figured that out."Victor nodded."Daniel acted with emotion. Alexander plans everything months in advance."Ethan opened the file.Every page described one successful business takeover after another.Companie

The attempted kidnapping of Sophia dominated the news for days.Police checkpoints appeared across Seoul.The white delivery van had been found abandoned in an empty warehouse, but the kidnappers had vanished without a trace.Despite the investigation, there were no arrests.At the Park mansion, security was doubled overnight.Armed guards patrolled the gates twenty-four hours a day.New surveillance cameras were installed around the property.No one entered or left without being identified.Inside the mansion, Sophia sat quietly in the nursery that was being prepared for the baby.Tiny clothes were neatly folded inside the wardrobe.A white crib stood beside the window.She gently rubbed her baby bump."I promise..."she whispered with a smile."No one will ever hurt you."Just then, Ethan walked into the room carrying a small stuffed teddy bear.Sophia laughed."Is that for the baby?"Ethan nodded."I saw it on my way home."She smiled warmly."The baby is already spoiled.""I'm jus

Rain poured over Seoul as thunder echoed across the city.Ryan Lee sat alone in his car outside the hospital, staring at the envelope on the passenger seat.Inside was a new phone, a flash drive, and a short note."Install the flash drive into Chairman Reed's office computer before 6:00 p.m. Your daughter's surgery will be paid for immediately."Ryan closed his eyes.His hands trembled.He thought about Ethan's words.> "If you ever need help... my door is always open."A tear rolled down his cheek."I don't want to do this..."But then he remembered his daughter lying in the hospital bed.He started the engine.---At Reed Global Headquarters, Ethan was holding an executive meeting."The new overseas expansion will begin next month," Ethan said.Victor nodded."Our legal team has already completed the contracts."Ryan sat quietly at the far end of the conference table.He barely heard a word.The flash drive felt heavy in his pocket.Every second, his guilt grew stronger.After the m

Three days passed after the raid at Incheon Port.News of the operation spread across the country.Although several members of Alexander Kingsley's organization had been arrested, the mysterious billionaire himself had escaped.The media called it the beginning of the biggest corporate war in South Korean history.Inside Reed Global Headquarters, Ethan stood in the Situation Room with Victor and the company's senior security team.A giant digital map covered one wall.Red dots marked every known Kingsley International office in Asia.Victor looked up from a report."Chairman, Clara has started talking."Ethan folded his arms."What did she reveal?""Not much."Victor sighed."She's loyal to Alexander.""However..."He placed a small folder on the table."She admitted one interesting fact."Ethan opened it."What is it?""Alexander didn't come to South Korea because of Reed Global."Ethan looked surprised."Then why did he come?"Victor's expression grew serious."He came because of...