Ember gate
Author: Aisles
last update2025-08-13 06:25:51

Promise Nelson left Violet Residence No. 1 with Wilson Hunt, her expression icy and her entire demeanor radiating a "stay away" vibe. She couldn't believe her dad had forced a male bodyguard on her—yes, a personal, 24/7 bodyguard. This meant that this stranger would be moving into her private villa, invading her life. The thought of having a strange man's eyes on her all the time made her feel uncomfortable and annoyed.

"Wilson Hunt, right? Listen up. I only agreed to my dad's request to keep him from worrying. It's just a temporary measure. I don't need a bodyguard, got it?" Promise said as she drove her dad's Porsche, barely out of the villa gates, eager to lay down the law with Wilson, who was sitting in the passenger seat.

"Got it," Wilson replied casually, while admiring the luxury car. Promise shot him a surprised glance. She had expected a lot of back-and-forth, but he agreed so easily. Well, that was good. It would make parting ways easier and less awkward for everyone.

"Okay,
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  • Little Schemes

    "Will you really agree to any of my requests?" Wilson Hunt asked, his hand sliding onto Kaitlyn's round, firm backside, giving it a squeeze. He wore a mischievous smile.Upstairs, Promise Nelson's face grew even darker upon hearing this. "Men are all the same," Promise muttered angrily. She turned and stormed into the private room, slamming the door behind her, startling Magnus Nelson inside. "Promise, what's wrong? Who made you angry? Where's Wilson? Didn't I ask you to bring him along?" Magnus asked, concerned as he saw his daughter's upset face."He's dead," Promise snapped back, clearly irritated.Uh... Magnus was taken aback. That sounded a bit odd. Downstairs, Kaitlyn couldn't help but smirk as she saw how upset Promise was. "Hmph, trying to compete with me for a man, Promise? You'll never win against me," Kaitlyn thought, her eyes gleaming with a victorious look. There seemed to be a deep grudge between her and Promise Nelson."Ahem, well, I have something to do. Bye now." A

  • Listening Pavilion

    "The third option? Alright, Farris, if you crawl under my legs, I'll let this slide. How about that? Don't say I didn't give you a chance," Hussein said, placing one foot on a nearby stool, his face full of mockery as he stared at Farris.Seeing Farris's look of suppressed anger only made Hussein feel more triumphant. He knew Farris desperately needed this job, which is why he kept humiliating him. He wanted everyone to know that crossing him would lead to this kind of outcome."Hussein, don't go too far," Farris said, clenching his fists, the veins on his forehead bulging as he tried to contain his rage. He felt deeply humiliated."Are you out of your mind, Farris? Hussein is giving you a chance, and you're still talking nonsense?" one of Hussein's buddies chimed in."Hussein, you're too soft. If it were me, I'd slap him a few dozen times before even talking to him," another one of Hussein's friends added, clearly enjoying the situation.The other security guards, who were friends wi

  • Little message

    "The third option? Alright, Farris, if you crawl under my legs, I'll let this slide. How about that? Don't say I didn't give you a chance," Hussein said, placing one foot on a nearby stool, his face full of mockery as he stared at Farris.Seeing Farris's look of suppressed anger only made Hussein feel more triumphant. He knew Farris desperately needed this job, which is why he kept humiliating him. He wanted everyone to know that crossing him would lead to this kind of outcome."Hussein, don't go too far," Farris said, clenching his fists, the veins on his forehead bulging as he tried to contain his rage. He felt deeply humiliated."Are you out of your mind, Farris? Hussein is giving you a chance, and you're still talking nonsense?" one of Hussein's buddies chimed in."Hussein, you're too soft. If it were me, I'd slap him a few dozen times before even talking to him," another one of Hussein's friends added, clearly enjoying the situation.The other security guards, who were friends wi

  • The schemes

    "Alright, everyone, disperse. Go back to what you were doing..." "Move along, why are you still standing here? Got nothing to do? Get lost." "Didn't you hear Dawson? Get the hell out of here!" Some of the security guards who were close to Dawson immediately stepped up to shoo away the others, their attitudes arrogant and overbearing. Given Dawson's influence in the security department and the intimidation from his cronies, the other guards had no choice but to leave. A few even cast apologetic and sympathetic glances at Wilson Hunt. Offending Dawson meant that even if you were the newly appointed director by the CEO, life here would be tough. The previous director being forced to resign was a bloody example of that."Director Wilson, I'm really sorry, but we don't have any extra offices in the security department right now. You'll have to make do for the time being." Dawson turned to look at Wilson Hunt, whose face remained calm. Dawson's smile was insincere, and his eyes held a ch

  • The department of security

    SkyRise Corporation's security team is divided into internal and external security, totaling over seventy personnel responsible for the company's overall safety. The external security team, consisting of about forty members, is made up of robust individuals who handle patrols, gatekeeping, fire prevention, and monitoring. Their pay and benefits are slightly higher than those of regular security guards.The internal security team, however, is composed of retired special forces, martial arts experts, and elite fighters, boasting significant combat skills. They are further classified into top-tier, senior, intermediate, and junior levels, with varying salaries and benefits. Even the junior-level internal security personnel earn more than typical white-collar workers, making them the envy of many guards.As the only top-tier internal security officer and acting head of the security department at SkyRise Corporation, Dawson was beaming with joy. The HR manager had just brought him some goo

  • Stunning secretary

    "Come in," Promise Nelson called out as she closed the file in front of her. A slim woman in a black business suit, wearing frameless glasses, pushed the door open and walked in."Good morning, Miss Promise," the woman greeted.This woman was Promise's secretary, Layla, a graduate from a prestigious local university. During her internship, she caught Promise's eye and was directly appointed as the president's secretary. Layla was exceptionally capable and had been working with Promise for three years, handling all affairs meticulously and earning Promise's deep trust. The two had a close personal relationship and referred to each other as sisters in private."Good morning to you too. These documents are all sorted. Please deliver them to the department heads," Promise began.Bang! Before she could finish her sentence, the office's mahogany door was forcefully flung open. Being interrupted mid-sentence made Promise a bit annoyed. She was about to scold the intruder when she looked up a

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