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With his chest trembling with respect, Chief Furod called his team through the communicator. “All units, pull back from the location now. And make sure you are ready for a big dinner tonight. That is a direct order from Mr. Max.”Then he added the part about Max treating them to good food for an entire week.Hearing Chief Furod’s command through the walkie-talkie, two of his subordinates who were guarding the front door of the spa looked at each other. They could still hear the heavy voice of Chief Furod, trembling with respect, as he said, “Yes, Mr. Max! Thank you very much for your generosity.”The atmosphere that had been ordinary suddenly turned quiet. One of them, the man who had looked down on Max earlier, was shocked. “Did you hear that?” he whispered in disbelief. “He’s treating us to good food for a whole week?”His partner, a chubby man with narrow eyes, gaped in amazement. “And not just us, the whole team too! Damn, who’s that generous just because we stayed on duty for
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Chief Furod straightened his posture and said respectfully, “Allow me to introduce myself, Mr. Max. I am Furod, Chief of Police of Vesula.” His voice was firm, but the nervous tone could not be hidden. Cold sweat trickled down his temple even though the morning air was cool.Max looked at him without expression for several seconds. Then he turned to Aurora beside him. “Babe, go ahead to the spa restaurant. I will follow soon.”Aurora nodded gently, though she seemed a little hesitant to leave them. “Alright,” she said softly.She walked toward the corridor with light steps, leaving a faint fragrance of flowers in the air. As soon as Aurora disappeared from sight, the lobby fell silent again. Only the soft hum of the air conditioner and the slow footsteps of spa staff could be heard in the background.Max looked straight at Chief Furod. “Now, tell me,” he said coldly. “What made you come here?”Furod swallowed hard. He had faced many generals, nobles, even the most cunning politic
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Meanwhile, inside the Vesula Serenity Spa suite, the morning sun began to filter through the soft white curtains. Golden light filled the room, casting a warm reflection on the marble walls and the slightly fogged glass.Max had been awake since dawn, sitting on the long sofa with his back straight, his eyes fixed on the tablet in his hands. He did not sleep on the bed, not because he could not, but because he was not ready. Even though Aurora was now his legal wife, their marriage had happened too suddenly, as quick as a decision made in war. There was still an awkwardness between them, two people brought together by fate, not by a love that had grown naturally.Aurora slowly woke up, her eyes still heavy with sleep. She turned to Max, who was sitting not far away, and stared blankly for a moment before sitting up on the edge of the bed. “Have you been awake for long?” she asked softly, her voice hoarse from sleep.“Yes,” Max replied briefly, his voice deep and calm. He turned o
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Until dawn, Chief Furod had not moved an inch from his place. The lights in the spa lobby were dimmed, leaving only the soft glow of hanging lanterns that swayed gently with the air conditioning. The faint scent of lavender lingered in the air, mixed with the cold aroma of coffee in Furod’s hand—it was his fourth cup since the previous night.Several times, the spa attendants approached him politely. “Chief, we can prepare a guest room for you to rest for a while. We promise, as soon as Mr. Max comes out, we will call you immediately.”But Furod only shook his head, his voice low but firm. “No need. I will wait here,” he said.Different attendants came and offered the same thing, yet his answer never changed. He remained seated on the long bench in front of the reception desk, a position that allowed him to see anyone exiting the spa hallway. Sometimes he stood up quickly whenever he heard footsteps coming from inside, hoping it was Max. But every time it turned out to be a staf
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Meanwhile, somewhere else… Chief Furod walked quickly through the gleaming white marble hallway, his breathing slightly heavy from rushing. His neatly pressed uniform contrasted sharply with the tense expression on his face. In his left hand, a digital tablet displayed streams of news about the Max Corp scandal, which had spread across Vesula within hours like fire sweeping through dry grass. When he arrived at Vesula Serenity Spa, where Max and Aurora were resting, Furod went straight to the reception desk. “I am Chief Furod, Vesula Police Department. I need to meet Mr. Max right now,” he said firmly, his voice respectful but authoritative. The young receptionist flinched slightly, then bowed politely. “I am sorry, Chief, but Mr. Max has given instructions not to be disturbed during his session. He said he wishes to enjoy a quiet time with his wife.” Furod fell silent. He could have forced his way in—after all, as the highest-ranking police officer in Vesula, he had the a
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The voice on the other end sounded calm. Too calm. “Frans,” Max said softly. “Mr. Max,” Frans straightened his back as if standing before a general. “The situation is terrible. The line of applicants is gone, and several employees have run away. The news is spreading too fast. If we don’t act now—” “Do not disturb my honeymoon, Frans.” Max’s tone remained steady, without the slightest hint of stress. Frans froze. He closed his eyes, trying to process those words. Their company was being hit by the wildest rumor in its history, and yet Max could sound this calm? Deep inside, he wanted to scream—how could Max be so relaxed right now? But he did not dare to say a word. After all, Max was not an ordinary man. He is the national hero. “Sir…” Frans spoke carefully, “I only meant—” “Frans.” Max interrupted gently, but firmly. “When something you did not do falls upon you, do not panic. Silence and calmness are the two strongest shields before taking action.” Frans bowed his hea
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