2026-04-30 11:58:45Astral Corp was one of the largest company buildings in the city. It was the headquarters which had different conglomerates reporting to it and had different segments which were all thriving well with Logan's family at the center of it all, managing every aspect.
Logan was really pissed at the old man's request. For many years, he had been avoiding his family, especially his father, and now Alfred was making him go there. He knew the old man's tricks but he didn't have much of a choice. It's for his dear Mia after all.
He went into Mia's room to check on her and Ava. He saw Ava holding their daughter’s hand, fighting back tears.
He couldn't remember when his daughter opened her eyes last, or the last time they were all happy as one family.
Logan wanted to go to them, to comfort Ava and tell her everything would be fine. But the image of her yelling at him earlier flashed in his head and he stepped back. Without saying a word, he left the room.
“I know you said tomorrow, Alfred. But I can't wait. It has to be today.” He whispered to himself as he brought out his phone to leave him a text. Then he headed for Astral Corp.
It took him nearly two hours to get there before he finally arrived at his family's humongous tower.
To avoid being seen by people or anyone who would recognise him, he brought out a dusty and rumpled old cap from his pocket that paired with his cleaning uniform. Thanks to his appearance, no one bothered to look his way as they thought he was a cleaner.
He walked towards one of the twenty receptionists who were lined up horizontally behind a very long wooden mahogany table, few of them attending to guests. Astral Corp headquarters usually had about 1000 people per day always visiting so the company ensured that no one was kept waiting.
"Good morning, I'm here on a classified visit with the CEO." Logan said to the male receptionist.
The people present who heard him threw glances at him. Classified visit… with the CEO of all people? Looking like that? Yeah, right.
“Uhh, Good morning…” The receptionist managed to respond before asking, “Do you have an appointment with him?" He then looked at Logan, properly this time. When he saw how poor and dirty Logan was looking in his uniform and cap, he scrunched his nose up in disgust. "I'm sorry, but the CEO doesn't meet with just anyone, let alone someone like you."
Logan scoffed, he was expecting this kind of treatment, that's why he came prepared. He brought out a small card which had an exquisite black and gold design.
The card had the Astral Corp logo on it. It was for prominent members of the Mitchell family. Only five of them existed and one belonged to Logan, it was a ticket to endless opportunities. He had the card on him at all times, hoping he never needed to use it. But fate said otherwise.
"What about this?" He showed it to the receptionist.
When the man saw it, his eyes flew wide as they darted between the card and the person holding it. He lowered his head then smiled politely, "I'm so sorry, Sir. Please give me a moment to inform his secretary of your arrival." He said with a little bow, quickly making a call to the upper floor.
Logan waited calmly, he went over his conversation with Alfred in his head, wondering what the task was that he needed to fulfill. However, his thoughts were interrupted by a commotion that erupted suddenly behind him. He turned around and his eyes widened at the set of people he saw.
Logan took a long, hard look at the people he saw. They were pleading softly with the female receptionist to let them meet with the CEO.
The people were none other than Leslie Cooper, Ava's mother… His mother in-law. And beside her was Stacy Cooper, Ava's younger sister, his entitled sister-in-law.
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Chapter 265: The Warehouse Laptop
Logan spent the next few hours preparing for the warehouse visit. Scott's team secured the perimeter well before Logan arrived. Logan drove to the location at the stated time. He parked a block away and walked the rest of the distance. His hand was close to his weapon, but he didn't draw it.The warehouse was dark and cold and empty. The only light came from a single laptop sitting on a crate in the middle of the floor. The screen was glowing, a video was already playing.Logan approached slowly. He kept his eyes moving. He scanned the rafters, the corners and the shadows. He stopped in front of the laptop. The video showed a distorted figure. The face was blurred and the voice was altered. It was impossible to tell the gender.The distorted voice spoke. It was flat and mechanical."Gordon Pilgrim was useful but expendable. He served his purpose, now he is nothing."Logan watched the screen. His expression didn't change."We know who you really are, Logan. We know your true bloodlin
Chapter 264: The Restaurant Meeting
Logan arrived at the restaurant fifteen minutes early. The maître d' led him to a private room in the back with a long table and soft lighting. The seven engineers were already waiting for himThey stood up when he walked in, he shook each hand and introduced himself. They looked nervous but also excited and that was a good combination.They sat down, the waiters brought out appetizers and wine but the engineers barely touched anything because they had questionsOne of them spoke first, his name was Dr. Chen and he was the lead on the project. He leaned forward with his hands on the table."We appreciate the opportunity Logan, but we have concerns about direction and independence."Logan nodded and set down his glass "Tell me everything."Another engineer spoke up, her name was Maria and her voice was sharp but not rude "We need to know who we're reporting to and what happens if our work conflicts with your other interests."Logan looked at each of them one by one and he could see the
Chapter 263: The Crumbling Foundation
Luke arrived at the study with a folder under his arm. His face was serious, Logan knew it was important before Luke even spoke."Logan. I have something you need to see."Logan motioned for him to sit. "Show me."Luke opened the folder and spread papers across the desk. Shipping manifests, port records and termination notices. He pointed at each one as he talked."The Bright smuggling network is finished. They lost their last major port contact yesterday. The guy walked away, there was no warning."Logan picked up one of the papers and scanned it. "That means the remaining goods are being seized."Luke nodded. "Customs is holding shipments at three different ports. Suppliers are demanding payment for goods that aren't moving. The whole operation is crumbling from the inside."Logan set the paper down. "Jackson Bright?""He's in emergency meetings with his remaining allies, trying to salvage something. But from what I'm hearing, there's not much left to salvage.""What about Max?"Luk
Chapter 262: Cleaning the Board
Logan was reviewing the Micro-Dash outlines when Scott called. Scott's voice was urgent."Logan. One of the PI firms dropped out."Logan set down his pen. "Which one?""The local firm. The one Gordon hired first, they just withdrew. Cited conflict of interest."Logan leaned back in his chair. "That doesn't happen unless someone made them.""That's what I thought. So I traced it, soomeone made an anonymous payment. It was much larger than Gordon's budget. Enough to make the firm walk away."Logan was quiet for a moment. "Who?""I can't trace the payment. It came through multiple shell accounts. But someone spent a lot of money to cut Gordon's resources."Logan's expression hardened. "The real player. They're cleaning the board, cutting Gordon's tools and making him weaker."Scott paused. "That doesn't make sense. If the real player is pulling Gordon's strings, why weaken him?""Because Gordon is becoming a liability. He's too emotional and too reckless. The real player wants control, G
Chapter 261: The Import-Channel Proposal
Logan arrived at the private conference room at nine forty-five. Roman was already there. He stood by the window with a folder in his hand."Logan. Morning.""Morning." Logan sat down at the table. "Where's Dominique?""On her way. Traffic."Logan nodded. He looked around the room. It was neutral, white walls and a long table. Dominique Kay walked in a few minutes later. She was dressed in a sharp suit. Her hair was pulled back, she carried a leather portfolio."Logan. Good to see you.""You too, Dominique."She sat down across from him. Roman took the seat at the head of the table. He opened his folder and spread out papers."The consortium proposal. Formal presentation. I want you both to see everything before we move forward."Logan leaned back. "Go ahead."Roman laid out the details. Shared oversight of the import channels. Revenue splits that favored stability over growth. A city-council veto power that gave the government final say on major decisions.Logan listened. He didn't
Chapter 260: The Long Shadow
Logan waited until the house was quiet. Ava was asleep, Mia was asleep, the halls were dark and still.He walked to his study and closed the door behind him. He sat down at his desk and pulled out his phone. His hands were steady but his mind was not. Victor, the name kept circling in his head.He called Alfred.Alfred answered after two rings. "Logan. It's late.""I know. I need information.""What kind?""Victor Mitchell. I need his whereabouts, no matter how fragmentary."Alfred was quiet for a moment. Then he spoke. "That name. I haven't heard it in years.""Neither have I. But someone just sent me a message. Victor is still waiting. That means he's out there. That means he's connected to this."Alfred's voice was careful. "The trail on Victor Mitchell went cold a long time ago. He disappeared, went underground. No one has seen him in years.""Then find him. I don't care how long it takes. I don't care what it costs. Dig through old capital-city channels. Reach out to contacts you
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