Rain poured across the highway as Ethan's convoy sped toward the last known location of the missing trucks.Inside the lead SUV, Victor monitored the GPS signals on a tablet."The trackers were disabled here," he said, pointing to an industrial area outside Seoul.Alexander studied the map."There are several abandoned warehouses nearby."Ethan kept his eyes on the road."Split the team.""Search every warehouse.""No mistakes."---Twenty minutes later, Reed Global's security team surrounded the area.Warehouse after warehouse was searched.Most were empty.Then one guard called over the radio."Chairman!""I found tire tracks."Everyone rushed over.Fresh tracks led to a large steel warehouse hidden behind stacks of shipping containers.Victor signaled the guards."Move carefully."The heavy doors were pushed open.Inside, the three missing trucks stood exactly where they should have been.The cargo was untouched.The drivers were tied to chairs but otherwise unharmed.Ethan immedia

The victory at the shareholders' meeting sent Reed Global's stock soaring.Business channels praised Ethan's leadership, calling him one of the most promising young businessmen in the country.But while the business world celebrated, danger quietly crept toward the Park family.---At the Park mansion, Mrs. Park was in an unusually cheerful mood.She smiled as she watched the morning news."I never imagined Ethan would become this famous."Grandpa Park nodded proudly."I told you long ago not to underestimate him."Kevin laughed."I guess our brother-in-law really is a big shot."Sophia smiled as she placed breakfast on the table."He was always a good man."Just then, the doorbell rang.A maid opened the gate and found several luxury gift boxes stacked outside.Each box carried a small gold card.Mrs. Park opened one and read it aloud.> Congratulations to the Park family. May our friendship continue. — V.M.Her smile disappeared."Who is V.M.?"Sophia immediately became uneasy."Eth

The following morning, the Park family's design company was unusually busy.Employees hurried through the hallways, preparing for a presentation to several important clients.Sophia had barely settled into her office when her assistant knocked on the door."Mrs. Reed, there's a gentleman here to see you."Sophia looked up."Did he make an appointment?"The assistant shook her head."No, but he says it's about the future of the company.""Send him in."A middle-aged man in a gray suit entered with a polite smile."My name is Michael Grant.""I'm representing Horizon Capital."Sophia invited him to sit."What can I do for you, Mr. Grant?"He placed a thick folder on her desk."My company would like to purchase a controlling interest in the Park family's business."Sophia frowned."I'm sorry, but our company isn't for sale."Michael smiled."I suggest you look at the offer first."She opened the folder and was stunned.The amount was far beyond the company's market value.Anyone would ha

Morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Reed Global Headquarters.Ethan stood in his office, looking over the city while holding the envelope Vincent Moreau had sent.Victor and Alexander stood nearby."Have you opened it yet?" Victor asked.Ethan shook his head."Not yet."He calmly broke the seal.Inside was a single sheet of paper.It contained only a few lines.> Chairman Ethan Reed,Meet me alone at the Grand Imperial Hotel at 7:00 p.m.Come without your security team.If you truly want to protect the Park family, you'll be there.— Vincent MoreauThe room fell silent.Alexander frowned."It's a trap."Victor nodded."And a very obvious one."Ethan folded the letter and placed it on his desk."I know."Victor immediately objected."Then you're not going."Ethan smiled faintly."Who said I wasn't?"---At the Park mansion, Sophia was helping Mrs. Park organize company files.The debt crisis had left everyone exhausted.Grandpa Park looked at Ethan as he e

Sophia finished reviewing the final design proposal of the day and gathered her belongings.Her assistant smiled."Mrs. Reed, have a wonderful evening.""You too," Sophia replied.She stepped out of the office building and headed toward the parking lot.Not far away, a dark sedan quietly started its engine.Inside, two men watched her every move."The target is leaving.""Follow at a safe distance."---At Reed Global Headquarters, Victor's phone suddenly rang.It was one of the surveillance officers."Mr. Victor, we've spotted the sedan Chairman Reed warned us about."Victor immediately became alert."Where is Mrs. Reed now?""She's driving toward Riverside Avenue."Victor didn't hesitate."Protect her.""But don't let them know we're watching."He quickly called Ethan."Chairman.""They've made their move."Ethan stood up from his desk."I'm on my way."---Sophia drove peacefully through the evening traffic.She had no idea she was being followed.At a traffic light, the dark sedan