2025-05-09 07:30:24"Hmm, where are you now?" Shane-Leo inquired, his voice crackling through the speaker of Mr. Mirano's phone.
"On my way home," Mr. Mirano replied, his voice holding a tired note."Son!" Mrs. Mirano's urgent cry cut through the hum of the car's engine, her voice startling him."Mum?" Shane-Leo called in a whisper, the surprise evident in his tone. "Is that mum?""Yes, she is the one," Mr. Mirano confirmed, his voice now tinged with a weary resignation."You're not home yet?" Shane-Leo pressed. "What's taking you so long?"Mr. Mirano was about to answer, his mouth opening to speak, when Mrs. Mirano's excited cry rang through the car."Blake's awake!" she exclaimed, her voice brimming with excitement and joy.Shane-Leo's face transformed, the lines of concern softening as relief and cautious disbelief swept across his features. "For rea
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45- P.A
On the day of the interview, Jackie took great care in his appearance, ensuring he was well-groomed and professional. To prepare, he diligently studied sample questions and prompts, determined to excel in the face of any inquiry that might arise.Arriving early, Jackie found himself among the first group of interviewees. As his number was called, he rose to his feet, raising his hand to signal his presence. With a steady, confident stride, he made his way to the interviewing room.Upon entering, he discovered a panel of three interviewers, including Shane-Leo, awaiting his arrival. Jackie offered a discreet, knowing smirk before quickly composing himself, bowing his head in a display of respect. He greeted the panel with the utmost politeness and charm, his voice smooth and captivating."Please, have a seat," they invited, and Jackie graciously expressed his gratitude before settling into the chair.As the interview commenced, the panelists launched a series of challenging questions.
44- Trouble
"You summoned me, sir?" she inquired, her tone professional yet concerned."Yes, please," Shane-Leo replied, nodding wearily. "I need you to send out job applications."Her eyes widened in surprise, her brow furrowing with confusion. "What position are you looking to fill, sir?" she asked, eager to understand.A small smirk played at the corners of Shane-Leo's mouth, the first hint of amusement he'd felt in days. "I'm in need of a new personal assistant," he explained, his tone a mix of relief and anticipation.Elsewhere, Philly, the notorious leader of the goons, stumbled upon the job posting online. His eyes widened in surprise as a sly grin spread across his face. "Hey, fellas, come take a look at this!" he called out, beckoning his men to gather around. "Seems our old pal Shane-Leo is on the hunt for a new personal assistant!" he declared with a mocking laugh.The group erupted in raucous laughter as they peered at the laptop screen, their faces contorted with scornful amusement.
43- Bitterness
"It's none of your damn business!" Shane-Leo roared, his voice laced with frustration as he attempted to shove Anderson away."There's no need to get worked up, Shane-Leo," Anderson scoffed, seemingly unaffected by the altercation."Nobody wants to see you right now – not her mother, not her father. You're just wasting your time. If you go in there, you'll only end up embarrassed!" Anderson continued, his tone dismissive and cold.Shane-Leo, his anger reaching its boiling point, turned to face Anderson. Biting his bottom lip, he hissed, "Shit!" before storming back to his car. Once inside, he punched the steering wheel twice in quick succession, his rage palpable, before speeding away from the scene.Anderson couldn't help but smirk as he watched Shane-Leo's taillights fade into the distance. Although he knew he would eventually have to allow the two of them to be together – after all, Shane-Leo was the only one capable of reviving Norah's floundering company – he would find a way to
42- Challenge
"Hands off deck!" Anderson snapped, his patience wearing thin. Lowering his voice, he continued, "Don't do anything to Shane-Leo yet. I will handle everything myself, understood?""Yes, sir," the goon replied, his tone subdued.Anderson hung up the phone, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, and sighed deeply. "Damn," he groaned, moving back towards the door. "I really need to be careful, so they won't grow any more suspicious of me."Anderson pushed the door open, and the hushed conversation between mother and daughter came to an abrupt halt. They turned to face him, and Norah's mother managed a strained smile before redirecting her attention to her ailing husband on the bed."How is he?" Anderson inquired, his voice tinged with concern. "Has he responded to—"His words were cut short as Norah's father began to shake uncontrollably, frothy bubbles escaping from his mouth. Norah cried out in alarm, and her mother sprang into action, bolting out of the room to summon the doctor.
41- Don't do it
Shane-Leo drove Norah to her parents' home, but instead of accompanying her inside, he opted to remain in the car. "I'd rather stay here," he stated, a hint of unease in his voice. "I don't want to intrude on your family's privacy."Norah frowned, rolling her eyes. "Why? You're not doing anything wrong. What's so bad about checking up on a sick man?""No, I'm fine here," Shane-Leo insisted, shaking his head. "Please shut the car door. Thank you.""You really don't want to come?" Norah pressed, her concern evident in her voice."I'm very serious," Shane-Leo maintained, his gaze unwavering. "I'll wait for you until you're done. Don't worry about me."Reluctantly, Norah nodded her head in acceptance. "Fine then, suit yourself. And good luck." She closed the car door and made her way towards the house.As Norah entered her childhood home, she was greeted by a sense of familiarity, tinged with a hint of sadness. She proceeded directly to her father's bedroom, where a nurse was attending to
40 Tension
Norah and Shane-Leo sat at the dining table, sharing a meal while Anderson lingered by the refrigerator."Are you sure you don't want him to join us?" Norah asked, concern etched on her features."What?" Shane-Leo scoffed, his tone incredulous. "He's already eaten at your mother's place, just as you said. There's no need for him to join us.""I understand, but don't you think it's a bit awkward having him standing there, watching us eat?" Norah pressed, her discomfort evident.Shane-Leo dismissed her concerns with a wave of his hand. "It's just Anderson. That insufferable peace disruptor." He hissed, averting his gaze.Norah released a soft sigh and returned her focus to her meal."So, when is he leaving?" Shane-Leo inquired, his irritation mounting. "Hasn't he already dropped you off at home?"Anderson scoffed, pushing himself away from the refrigerat
39 Everything wrong
"Is that him?" Anderson inquired, concern lacing his voice.Norah, exasperated, let out a dismissive scoff as she pulled away from him. "You must be out of your mind. Let's go!" She ordered, striding away with purpose.Anderson hastily followed, fishing his car keys from his pocket. "Is that him?" he pressed, doing his best to match her quickening pace.Norah hissed through gritted teeth, "And what if it is? Well, it's not. That doesn't sound like the honk of his car, surely."Together, they settled into Anderson's car and made their way towards Norah's parents' house. The moment they stepped through the door, Norah called out, "Mother!"Her mother, startled by Norah's sudden appearance, flinched before composing herself and approaching her daughter. "Norah, what are you doing here? I thought you said you didn't want to come over.""Not after I heard Dad collapsed,"
38 Villain
"What the hell are you doing here, Anderson?" Norah demanded, her voice laced with irritation as she marched up to him. "What do you want?"Anderson pushed himself off the tree, taking a step closer to her as his smile widened. "I'm here for you, Norah." he replied.Norah scoffed, crossing her arms defensively. "Well, I'm not interested in your games or your smooth-talking. You need to leave before Shane-Leo finds you here. It would cause a disaster for both of us.""Come on, Norah," Anderson cajoled, his tone suggestive as he reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from her face. "Shane-Leo doesn't even care about me, you don't need to get worried."Norah recoiled from Anderson's touch, her gaze hardening as she narrowed her eyes. "Who said I was worried about you? Just leave, Anderson. I can't believe you came here only to spew nonsense."Anderson chuckled, shaking his head in amusemen
37 A mistake
In the tranquility of that morning, Norah was still wrapped in the warm embrace of slumber when her phone suddenly rang, piercing through the silence of the bedroom. Stirring awake, she squinted at the screen, recognizing her parents' number. With a deep sigh, she reluctantly answered the call."What is it, Mother?" Norah asked, a hint of irritation in her voice. "I've told you, I'm doing just fine."Her mother's tone was sharp and disapproving. "You must have lost your mind, young lady. How can you be fine staying at your ex-husband's place? Come back home, for goodness' sake!"Norah groaned, her frustration mounting. "Mother, can you please stop overreacting? Even Father isn't behaving this way. And haven't I told you before? There's something important that I must achieve here with Shane-Leo, so please stop pestering me with your unnecessary calls, insisting that I return. You should be more concerned about my welfare inste
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