2024-12-26 15:04:35Darrus grinned slyly.
"I recently discovered that Max owns several properties in Golden Hills, the most luxurious neighborhood in Morow State.”
“I don’t think those properties are just ordinary residences. From what I’ve found, his has dozens of mistresses living there."
“We also confirmed that Max had been transferring thousands if not millions of dollars to his mistresses.”
Dominic remained silent for a moment, pondering Darrus’s words.
"If that’s true, then Max’s good reputation is all a facade. We can easily defeat him."
Darrus nodded as he adjusted his seat, his eyes gleaming with cunning.
"I have a good idea. You should invite some government officials to join you in inspecting Max’s properties."
Dominic frowned, turning his cup in his hands.
"That means I take them to the Golden Hills properties and make them uncover crimes Max has been hiding all along."
Dominic started to smirk, a sign he was beginning to grasp the plan.
"Exactly! Use the opportunity to expose who Max really is." Darrus continued.
"You reveal evidence of his luxurious lifestyle-his mistresses, embezzlement, and even corruption.”
“If this gets exposed to the public, Max will never recover. His name will forever be associated with scandal and disgrace!”
Dominic set his cup down and leaned back in his chair.
"You’re right. That’s a brilliant idea. This way, I can show everyone that I’m a transparent and firm leader.”
“They’ll see that I’m not afraid to uncover the truth, even if it involves my predecessor."
Darrus nodded in satisfaction.
"Exactly. And this is also your chance to strengthen your position.”
“Those who might still be loyal to Max will lose their faith in him. Instead, they’ll start seeing you as the more capable leader."
Dominic chuckled, then burst into laughter.
"Max must be crying now, sitting in that prison cell, lamenting his fate.”
“He probably still thinks he’s important, but in reality, he’s already insignificant."
Darrus joined in with hearty laughter.
"Exactly!”
Their laughter filled the room.
Meanwhile, Max’s condition in prison was a stark contrast to what Dominic and Darrus imagined.
Max woke up from a peaceful sleep.
A guard entered, carrying a basin of warm water and a clean white towel.
"Good morning, Mr. Max," the guard greeted politely.
"We brought this for you to wash your face."
Max raised his eyebrows briefly, a bit surprised, but then smiled faintly.
"Thank you. It’s not really necessary, but I appreciate it."
The guard simply nodded respectfully before placing the basin on a small table in the corner of the cell.
After freshening up, the cell door slowly opened.
Chief Raul stood at the doorway, wearing his neatly pressed uniform.
"Good morning, Mr. Max," he said in a calm yet respectful voice.
"Breakfast is ready. Please enjoy it."
Without saying much, he rose from his seat, adjusted his sleeves, and stepped out of the cell.
Max arrived at a small dining room set up like a fine restaurant.
A large wooden table in the center of the room was adorned with a pristine white tablecloth and a vase of fresh flowers.
On the table, a variety of French-style dishes were laid out: buttered toast with jam, Parisian cheese, tender ham, fried eggs, sausages, fresh orange juice, and a steaming cup of black coffee.
A chef in a crisp uniform stood at the end of the table, smiling proudly.
Chief Raul stood beside the chef, stepping forward to introduce him to Max.
"Mr. Max, this is the best chef in Morow State," Chief Raul said.
"He prepared all of this for you."
Max glanced at the table with a neutral expression, then shifted his gaze to Chief Raul and the chef.
"You really didn’t have to go to such trouble. I’m not picky about food. Whatever is available is fine,” said Max.
Chief Raul offered a small smile, bowing slightly.
"My apologies, Mr. Max. This is a gesture of our respect. You deserve the best."
Max said nothing more, simply sitting down and quietly beginning to eat the meal.
Amid the tranquil dining atmosphere, Chief Raul’s phone rang.
He answered it immediately, his face turning serious as he listened to the voice on the other end.
It was Dominic, speaking in a tone of arrogance and overconfidence.
"Chief Raul, I’ll be leading an inspection of the properties in Golden Hills today," Dominic declared, his tone exaggerated as if issuing an order.
“As the Chief of Police, you must attend.”
"I’ll expose Max’s corruption scandal and his mistresses kept there," Dominic continued.
Chief Raul gripped the phone tightly.
His face remained impassive though he struggled to contain his anger.
After the call ended, Chief Raul placed the phone on the table and glanced at Max.
"Is there a problem?"
Max asked calmly before taking another sip of his coffee.
Chief Raul took a deep breath before finally asking in a cautious tone.
"Mr. Max, do you… do you own properties in Golden Hills?"
Max slowly set his cup down.
"Yes.”
Chief Raul seemed even more uneasy but pressed on.
"Are there… are there women living there? I mean, do you have… relationships with them?"
“Of course, I take care of those women,” Max replied calmly.
“W-What?” Chief Raul stammered nervously.
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Max stared at Jale without the slightest change in expression. His lips curved up faintly—not a smile, but something colder, more like a quiet assertion.“You’ll find out soon enough,” he replied shortly.The words sounded light, almost indifferent. Yet it was precisely that calmness that made Jale’s heart pound wildly. There was something hidden behind those words—something moving fast, unseen, and completely beyond his control.And indeed.Less than a second after Max finished speaking, the sharp vibration of a phone shattered the silence of the hall.Bzzzt. Bzzzt.Jale flinched. All eyes turned toward him. His hand reflexively reached into his suit pocket—then froze when he saw the name on the screen.Daddy.His face instantly drained of color. His hand trembled violently, as if the phone had suddenly become unbearably heavy. Tina grabbed his arm in panic.“Answer it,” she whispered urgently.Breathing raggedly, Jale pressed the call button and raised the phone to his ear.“H-Hell
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Max wrapped an arm around Aurora.Manager Helen turned her head, and when she realized who the man in front of her was, her breath almost stopped. She bowed even deeper.“Mr. Max…” she said with a trembling voice. “I beg for your forgiveness. I am ready to accept any punishment. Anything. But please do not fire me.”She bowed again and again, her voice almost breaking. “I beg you. I made a huge mistake.”Max did not answer right away. His arm remained firmly around Aurora’s shoulders, his grip steady. He looked at Helen with a cold, assessing gaze that made her tremble even more.Aurora turned slightly toward Max, then looked back at Helen. “A chance does not come twice for people who abuse their power,” she said softly. “Remember that.”Helen nodded quickly, and tears finally fell without restraint.In the front row, Tina and Jale stood in silence. All their plans, all their confidence, all their pride collapsed in a single night. Aurora did not just return to the stage. She returned
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Manager Helen’s face turned completely pale. Cold sweat ran down her temples, and for a moment she seemed to lose the ability to breathe normally. Her hands trembled as she lowered her head slightly toward Lisa, her voice breaking and unstable.“I… I am sorry, Ms. Lisa,” she said in a stammer. “I truly did not know that Miss Aurora was someone you knew. If I had known, I would never have…”Lisa raised one hand, stopping Helen’s words without raising her voice. Her gaze remained calm, yet that calmness only made the pressure in the air feel heavier.“You are wrong,” Lisa said flatly. “The problem is not because she knows me.”Helen swallowed hard.“Aurora is the wife of the biggest investor in Star Entertainment,” Lisa continued in the same calm tone. “The investor whose funds support more than half of the projects you have managed all this time.”The words struck like a heavy hammer.Tina froze. The faint smile that had remained on her face vanished instantly. Her eyes widened, her br
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As the final note of the piano faded into the air, the grand hall seemed to fall silent for one second longer than it should have, before it finally erupted in applause that echoed from every direction. The guests rose from their seats, some of them clapping with wide smiles filled with admiration. Shouts of praise rang out freely, no longer trying to keep their voices down.“She is incredible…” “The notes are so clean, the emotion feels alive…” “Talent like this is so rare.” “And… my God, she is so beautiful.”Aurora slowly stood from the piano bench and bowed gracefully. Her face remained calm, almost free of excessive expression, yet her eyes reflected an undeniable strength.In the front row, the smile on Tina’s face had frozen. Her fingers clenched tightly on her lap, her nails pressing into her skin without her realizing it. Beside her, Jale stared at the stage with a stiff jaw, his eyes filled with restrained anger.“That should have been me,” Jale muttered softly, his voice
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“Please welcome,” the MC continued in a loud voice, “Ms. Lisa, CEO of Ladder Corp.”Applause echoed throughout the room.A woman stepped in calmly yet with strong authority. Her black suit was simple, but the aura she carried made the entire room feel tense. Her face was firm, her gaze cold yet sharp, as if she could judge anyone with a single look.Tina clapped along instinctively, though her brows furrowed slightly. “Lisa from Ladder Corp?” she whispered. “Isn’t that a giant company in investment and technology?”Lisa stepped onto the stage, briefly shook hands with the MC, then looked toward the guests. Her gaze swept across the room slowly and paused for a moment at the front row.Tina leaned back in her seat, her eyes shining as Lisa stood on the stage and gave a short speech. There was sincere admiration on her face.“I really like her,” Tina whispered to Jale. “CEO Lisa is a young, successful, independent woman. She is not just beautiful, she is powerful. I really want to get c
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Tina and Jale entered the Star Entertainment building with confident steps. The grand lobby was filled with crystal lights and the sound of conversations from invited guests, most of whom were young artists, producers, and small scale investors. A red carpet stretched into the main hall, as if to emphasize that this place was not meant for just anyone.As soon as they stepped inside, a middle aged woman in an elegant gray suit approached them. Her face was friendly, but her eyes were sharp and calculating.“Good evening,” she said. “I am Helen, the event manager. Excuse me, may I ask… which one of you is Mr. Hasan’s child?”Jale immediately raised his hand without hesitation. “That would be me.”Helen’s attitude changed at once. Her smile widened, and her tone became much warmer. “Oh, of course. Please, Mr. Jale. We have prepared the best seats for you.”She signaled to a staff member. Without many words, Jale was escorted to the main seats in the front row, right in the center of a l
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