The annual autumn garden party at Olympus Manor was always looked forward to eagerly. The backyard was transformed into a lavish banquet venue for elite shareholders, politicians, and high-class business colleagues.It felt a lot more special this year. Alastair Olympus intended to use this event to officially introduce Seth as the sole heir to his business empire.If past banquets were used to introduce Seth as his only grandson, now was the time to solidify his position as the man who would run Olympus in the future.Alastair sat in his wheelchair in the middle of the stone patio, surrounded by major shareholders. The old man smiled warmly, radiating the undeniable aura of a ruler.Seth stood right beside him, in a handsome gray suit, wearing the face of the dutiful grandson."This year will be an extraordinary transitional year for Olympus," Alastair spoke loudly and with authority."And as you all know, as the first step of this new dawn, my grandson, Seth, will lead our massive e

"Good evening, Sir," he greeted. The doctor was Ron Clarke, and he didn't look surprised to be asked to wait in a dimly lit hallway."Evening, Ron," Alastair replied with a wave of his hand. Lucian hurried forward—only Lucian had the key—and opened the door that was close to two hundred years old.But the contents of the room weren't ancient at all. The room was filled with the most modern medical equipment, highly comprehensive, ranging from X-rays and MRIs to even CT scans. There were even some machines that only major hospitals usually had.The stone walls were invisible, remodeled into smooth white-painted walls with very adequate lighting.Ron even had to squint when he walked in because the brightness was a stark contrast to the dim hallway where he'd been waiting."I'll begin the examination." Ron didn't waste time because he knew Alastair liked things concise. They'd known each other for almost thirty years.Alastair also didn't complain much while undergoing all those tests.

Seth tightened the tie around his neck and brushed his sleeve as he walked briskly. The day he could determine Alastair's fate had arrived.That fate would be decided at an emergency board of directors meeting held at Olympus headquarters—located in one of Olympus's own buildings, naturally.Back when he was still healthy and active, Alastair was there almost every day to move his pawns and schemes. Soon, that would be Seth's job, though it wasn't official yet.Seth barely cared about that—the core of his desire wasn't the power itself. A few seconds before entering, Seth adjusted his face to look panicked.Then he opened the door—locking eyes with the four pillars of Olympus: Matthew, Nancy, Julian, and Caleb."Why couldn't you guys just wait? Who called this emergency meeting behind my back?!" Seth bellowed, and his eyes darted around the room to the stern faces of major shareholders like Lord Harrington."How much longer are we supposed to be patient, Seth? The news about Grandpa's

The dismissal bell rang loudly at one of the most elite private elementary schools in London.Kael stood leaning against a black, bulletproof SUV, his eagle-like eyes scanning every passing vehicle and parent. As a former special forces operative, Kael's instincts were always active. But this afternoon, everything seemed completely normal."Dad!"That cheerful voice made Kael's hardened face soften slightly. Lily, his sweet daughter, ran toward him, holding hands with Dustin.The two children of the same age were now nearly inseparable. Even though they lived apart—since Dustin resided at Olympus Manor—every afternoon after school, Dustin would stop by Kael's apartment until Seth picked him up.Seth, of course, didn't want to leave Dustin alone at the manor. Chloe could have accompanied him, but since she still had to play the fool, she couldn't openly keep him company or protect him. The safest place for him right now was indeed at Kael's apartment."Uncle Kael! Lily and I won the bl

Seth sprinted through the doors of the pavilion where Chloe stayed and headed straight for the large white wooden wardrobe decorated with teddy bears in the corner.The wardrobe's hydraulic doors were already wide open, revealing a small hallway leading to a secret room with three giant curved PC monitors glowing brightly.Seth had called her on the way, asking Chloe to track their trail.Inside, Chloe was typing at an insane speed. The innocent face and childish voice she had displayed over the past few weeks had vanished completely."Grandpa and Lucian didn't return to the manor," Chloe reported without taking her eyes off the screens. "They vanished into thin air right after leaving the boardroom at the Olympus Building. I can't track Lucian's or Grandpa's phones. They know you'll be hunting them."Seth shook his head. He hadn't expected anything from that angle anyway. His grandfather knew he had a highly skilled "helper" for hacking—even if he didn't know it was Chloe. Their phon