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72: Let them play
Waiting for the evening traffic to subside, Kage nodded almost imperceptibly to the soft French music John had put on the radio. He didn't understand a single word, but he found the melody soothing.It was Saturday, the day of his surprise visit to the orphanage. He was bringing a check as a donation, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he was doing too much. Deep down, he just wanted to see how the children were being treated. He knew the existing health insurance didn't adequately cover their needs, and he wanted to ensure they were safe, healthy, and well cared for.He had deliberately chosen his least conspicuous vehicle, a black BMW X7, hoping it would make him look more like a prospective adoptive parent than a CEO covertly spying on the well-being of children he barely knew.He had this gut feeling, like something wasn't right but he ignored it."Sir?" John's voice cut through his thoughts. He glanced at Kage in the rearview mirror.Kage raised an eyebrow in acknowledgment,
71: Who knows?
It was almost the middle of November. The first two weeks had passed, and now, wrapped in thick blankets, Clara watched the relentless rain streak down her window. It was the heart of the wet season.She thought about her joblessness, about the stagnant state of her life, but a strange sense of calm permeated her. A premonition, almost, that she would find a new job before the end of the month.Just maybe. Maybe she could meet a wealthy man, and he would change her Life. This time she would be more careful not to get someone as useless as Kage and as self destructive as Matt. Such a control freak.Lazily, she stretched and picked up her phone, scrolling through social media until she stumbled upon an update showcasing a luxurious Bali vacation. She sighed, a wistful sound.She remembered her last cancelled trip. Then because of work and that douchebag, Kage. Jobless now, this vacation could be her achievement."Why not try now?" she murmured to herself.She was free from work for the
70: The other woman
"So, Sir, you want to visit Richard Ho's orphanage?" Gina asked, her voice echoing slightly in the spacious office.Kage looked up from the files spread across his desk, his gaze settling on Gina. They had discussed this two days ago. Why the repetition? Was she testing his resolve? Or did she have some other agenda simmering beneath the surface?One eyebrow arched slightly as he held her gaze, a silent question hanging in the air. After a beat, he turned his attention back to the monitor, the glowing screen reflecting in his dark eyes. He had to oversee the training of the new recruits in a matter of minutes."Sir, you didn't say anything about me sending information to them first. Do you want it to be a surprise visit?" she clarified, her tone carefully neutral.The corners of Kage's lips tilted in a barely perceptible smile as he considered her words. Announcing his presence beforehand would allow them to prepare, to present a sanitized version of reality. To him, it felt cruci
69: Coffee and story
The next day, Kage descended the stairs, carefully buttoning his crisp white shirt, the Cotton fabric cool against his skin. He spotted Gina in the kitchen, seated at the island, a large, rectangular package resting beside her. Curiosity tugged at him.As soon as she saw him, she jumped to her feet, her voice a little too eager. "The art piece, Sir. The one you from Julius." She gestured towards the package.Kage nodded, remembering his instructions for her to retrieve it. He hadn't asked if she'd gone alone. He made a mental note to check later.Although he had seen a digital image, he was eager to see the real thing. He walked towards the kitchen island and gestured to Roseanne for the knife she was using to slice vegetables.Roseanne looked at him thoughtfully, her gaze lingering for a moment before she relinquished the knife. She moved closer, watching with quiet interest as he began to carefully open the package. It seemed everyone was curious, including Jackson, John, and even a
68: The invitation
A clear image from the car's engine bay filled the screen. Kage couldn't immediately decipher what he was looking at, but Alfie's agitated phone call had already piqued his interest."So this isn't a 'maybe' situation," Alfie was saying, his voice tight with barely suppressed anger. "This is clear evidence of foul play."He fell silent for a moment, then frantically started typing on his laptop, his fingers flying across the keyboard until he located a video file. He didn't open it, simply forwarded it to Kage. As soon as he ended the call, he dialed Kage's number."What the—" he started, cutting himself off as he heard his own phone ringing behind him.He spun around to see Kage standing there, a bemused expression on his face."You know, you almost scared the shit out of me," Alfie said, forcing a laugh to mask his surprise.Kage chuckled in response as he settled into the empty chair beside Alfie.It was Sunday, and Kage had decided to visit the construction site. He didn't have mu
67: Drugs, Mistakes, and Love
Beep.BeepBeepWhen Clara's eyes fluttered open, the room was shrouded in darkness, the only light filtering in from outside the room blinds. She cautiously sat up, a dull ache throbbing at the base of her skull. After a moment, she swung her legs over the side of the bed and shuffled towards the bathroom.This place felt somewhat familiar. She was certain it wasn't Matt's place or hers. It didn't take time to realize that she was in the hospital.As she made her way back to the bed, a figure in the corner of the room caught her eye. Moving closer, she realized it was Matt, slumped in a chair, fast asleep."Son of a bitch," she hissed as she slapped him hard across the face.Matt startled awake, his eyes wide with confusion. As he stirred, Clara caught a glimpse of his left arm, wrapped in a thick bandage. She knew exactly what had happened, she remembered the fight clearly. After all, it was her handiwork.She was defending herself from a raging lunatic!"You hit me," he mumbled, a
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