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A Costly Mistake
Meanwhile, Leonard Blackwell was enjoying every moment of it.Sitting in his private lounge, he watched the latest video about Aurora on his phone. The footage showed the restaurant's entrance, accompanied by a caption questioning whether the hotel could still be trusted with its customers' safety.Leonard laughed and put the phone down."Looks like your little friend is having a difficult time," he remarked.Angeline, who was sitting beside him, glanced at the screen. Her lips curved into a satisfied smile."He deserves it. He has been acting as though owning a hotel makes him some important businessman.""Reputation is a fragile thing," Leonard said, pouring himself another drink. "You can spend years building it, but sometimes all it takes is one incident to make people question everything."Angeline looked pleased. She had never liked seeing Raiden succeed, particularly after their divorce. The fact that he had managed to establish himself again while she was involved with Leonard
The Recording
Mileena understood what he was suggesting. "You think it might have been staged?""I'm not making that assumption yet," Raiden replied. "But I don't want us overlooking anything."She returned to the operations department and coordinated with the security team. By late afternoon, they had managed to retrieve footage from the restaurant cameras. One recording showed the customer arriving alone and choosing a table near the center of the dining area. While waiting for his food, he repeatedly checked his phone and glanced around the restaurant.More importantly, another camera captured him leaning toward the table shortly before the supervisor was called over. His hand moved briefly beneath the edge of the table, although the angle did not provide a clear view of what he had done.Mileena watched the footage twice before calling Raiden."Mr. Bolt, I think you should see this."When Raiden arrived, she played the recording for him. He studied the man's movements, particularly the moment w
A Dirty Scheme
The image of Darius Whitlock lying motionless inside his car continued to bother Raiden long after the police had taken over the scene outside Aurora Hotel. The man had come to deliver a warning about the ring, only to be shot dead minutes after leaving his office. Raiden still could not determine whether Darius had genuinely intended to help him or had been hiding another agenda, but the timing of his death was too suspicious to dismiss.For the time being, Raiden decided not to wear the ring. He removed it and placed it inside a secure compartment in his private residence, where it would remain until he had a better understanding of the threat Darius had warned him about. He had no intention of taking unnecessary risks, especially when he did not know who might be looking for it.Once that was settled, he returned his attention to Aurora. There were already enough matters demanding his attention, and he refused to let the incident disrupt the hotel's operations.The following day, A
A Warning Too Late
The photograph was delivered to a private office shortly after it had been taken. A man in a dark suit placed a tablet on the desk, allowing the person seated behind it to review the latest images of Raiden Bolt. Most showed Raiden arriving at Aurora Hotel, speaking with employees, or going about his daily activities. One photograph captured him standing beside Mileena Shawn near the entrance, while another showed him returning a scarf that had been caught by the wind.The man scrolled through the images without much interest until something on Raiden's hand caught his attention. He enlarged the photograph, examining the ring on Raiden's finger before comparing it with another image taken from a different angle. His expression gradually changed."Where was this taken?""Outside Aurora Hotel, earlier this afternoon."The man continued studying the photograph before setting the tablet down."Send this to our people. I want that ring.""And what about Raiden Bolt?""Capture him alive as
An Unexpected Glance
The Lamborghini Fenomeno attracted attention the moment Raiden drove it out of the dealership, but he paid little mind to the curious looks from pedestrians and other drivers. He had not acquired the car to impress anyone, and after the unpleasant encounter with Leonard Blackwell and Angeline, he was more interested in returning to Aurora Hotel and resuming his work.By the time he arrived, the afternoon traffic had begun to thin. He guided the low, sleek supercar into the hotel's entrance area, where a staff member immediately approached to assist him. A few guests turned their heads, intrigued by the rare vehicle, while others slowed their steps to get a better look.Mileena Shawn happened to be standing near the entrance, reviewing a message on her phone. The sound of the engine caught her attention, and she looked up just as the Fenomeno came to a smooth stop.For a moment, she assumed the driver was an important guest.Then Raiden stepped out.Mileena blinked, her gaze shifting f
The Car He Could Never Afford
Angeline folded her arms. “This is pathetic, Raiden. I understand that you want to prove something after what happened at the forum, but inventing stories about owning a car you could never buy will only make people laugh at you.”Raiden ignored her and addressed the receptionist. “Could you verify the redemption reference on these documents?”His calmness seemed to irritate the sales executive, who took the documents with a dismissive expression. “Very well, sir. We will check, although I doubt there has been any mistake on our side.”He entered the reference number into the dealership's system. At first, his expression remained unchanged, but as the record appeared on the screen, his fingers stopped moving. He checked the details again, then glanced at Raiden before turning toward the manager.“Could you come here for a moment?”The manager approached, expecting another complaint. Instead, the sales executive quietly showed him the verification results. The manager read the informat
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