The tension in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife when suddenly, a calm voice broke through the chaos.
"I'll repay the money on Elena's behalf."
Every head turned. Karvel stood in the doorway, his torn clothes and bruised face making him look like a warrior returning from battle.
The table erupted in laughter so loud it could wake the dead.
"Oh my God!" Sarah wheezed, clutching her stomach. "Did that trash just say he'd pay millions?"
"What's he going to use, bottle caps?" Richard cackled. "Or maybe he'll bark at the bank until they give him a loan!"
Patricia shot to her feet, her face red with rage. "Karvel! What are you doing here? You're embarrassing us even more than usual!"
"Sit down and stop making a fool of yourself," Robert hissed. "Haven't you caused enough trouble for one day?"
Even Elena looked mortified. "Karvel, please don't—"
"I'm serious," Karvel said quietly, his eyes focused only on his wife. "I'll handle the money. But right now, I'm here for something more important."
Margaret laughed sharply. "More important? What could possibly be more important than millions of dollars, you delusional flea?"
"Today is our wedding anniversary," Karvel announced, stepping closer to Elena.
"Since she's not welcome here, I'll be taking my wife somewhere she'll be treated with respect."
"Where?" Vincent sneered.
"To a soup kitHoward? That's about all your budget can handle, street rat!"
"I've reserved the top-floor restaurant," Karvel said calmly.
"We'll be celebrating there."
The silence that followed was deafening.
Then the laughter exploded like a dam bursting.
"THE TOP FLOOR?" Sarah shrieked, tears streaming down her face.
"He thinks he can access the penthouse level!"
"Someone call animal control!" Richard howled. "This rabid dog has completely lost touch with reality!"
"The top floor costs more per night than you'll make in ten lifetimes, you pathetic worm!" Margaret spat.
Vincent shook his head in mock sympathy.
"Even my family's wealth couldn't secure the penthouse level. And you think a broke janitor like you could manage it?"
Elena's face burned with shame. "Karvel, please stop. You're just making things worse."
"He's so delusional!" Patricia snarled. "Completely detached from reality!"
"I'm telling the truth," Karvel insisted, his voice steady despite the ridicule raining down on him.
SLAP!
Patricia's hand cracked across his face like a whip. "Get out! Get out before you humiliate us any further! "
Karvel's cheek stung, but he didn't move, for Elena's sake.
"I know it sounds impossible," he said quietly, "but I'm not lying."
"Impossible?" Richard laughed so hard he started choking.
"It's not impossible, it's insane! You have a better chance of growing wings and flying!"
Just as the mockery reached its crescendo, rapid footsteps echoed from the hallway.
A man in an expensive suit burst through the doors, his face flushed and panicked.
"Ladies and gentlemen," the hotel manager announced breathlessly, "I sincerely apologize for the interruption, but we need to relocate this event to the second floor immediately."
The laughter died instantly.
"Excuse me?" Margaret's voice was dangerously low.
"A VIP guest has arrived," the manager explained, wringing his hands
. "The entire upper portion of the building needs to be cleared for their use."
Vincent stood up aggressively.
"Do you know who I am? My family has a significant influence in this city! You can't just—"
"Sir, with all due respect, this is non-negotiable," the manager cut him off firmly. "Please gather your belongings. Security will escort you to your new location."
"This is outrageous!" Richard bellowed. "We paid for the third floor!"
"And you'll receive a full refund plus compensation," the manager replied. "But you must move. Now."
As bewildered guests began filing out, Elena's family noticed something extraordinary happening around them.
Men in thousand-dollar suits were descending from the upper floors, their faces grim but compliant.
"Is that... is that Senator Williams?" Patricia whispered, pointing at a distinguished older man being escorted down.
"And the Morrison family heir, the first-tier family in the city," Robert gasped.
"I heard he never leaves his penthouse suite without a security detail!"
"Look at them all," Sarah breathed in amazement.
"These are people who usually snap their fingers and make problems disappear. But they're all just... leaving?"
Margaret watched in stunned silence as some of the most powerful people in the city quietly evacuated the upper floors like obedient sheep.
"What kind of person," she whispered, "could make all of them move without a single complaint?"
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After Two YearsTwo years had passed Liza sit on a couch, reading an old magazine. Then suddenly, her phone rang.She looked at the screen and saw Elena name Liza quickly picked up the call. “Hello?”Her voice was calm, but inside, she felt nervous.“Hello, please come to Elena’s house. I don’t know what is wrong with her,” Patricia said from the other end. Her voice sounded rushed and worried.Liza’s heart skipped a beat.“Mummy, what’s going on? Just tell me,” Liza said quickly, standing up from the couch.But before she could say another word, the phone went silent. The call had ended.“Hello? Mummy?” Liza spoke again, but there was no answer.Fear rushed through her body.She didn’t waste another second. She grabbed her car keys, picked up her handbag, and rushed outside.Her hands trembled as she unlocked her car. She got in quickly, started the engine, and drove toward Elena’s house.All kinds of thoughts filled her mind.What is wrong with Elena?Why did mother sound so sca
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The police surrounded the building. They stood in position, all of them pointing their guns in the same direction. No one spoke. The air was tense, thick with fear and anticipation.Some officers slowly moved inside the building while the rest stayed outside, waiting for any sign of danger. Everyone was alert. One wrong move could cost a life.Gunshots suddenly filled the air.Inside the building, the police shot at most of the thugs they found. The thugs fought back, firing their guns without mercy. The sound of bullets echoed everywhere. Screams, broken glass, and footsteps mixed together.Many of Richard’s bodyguards were shot down. Some tried to escape, but the police were faster. One by one, they fell.Outside, Karvel ran toward the back of the building. He knew Richard would try to escape. He couldn’t let that happen.Karvel spotted Richard running toward the back fence. His heart pounded as he chased after him.“Stop right there!” Karvel shouted. “Surrender yourself to the poli
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Morrison slowly placed the laptop on the table. Everyone stood around it, holding their breath. The air felt heavy, as if something dark was about to be revealed.Morrison pressed the power button.The screen lit up.Suddenly, a soft sound came out of the laptop.It was a baby’s voice.The voice began to sing.It was gentle, sweet, and calm—like a lullaby meant to welcome someone. The sound echoed softly in the room, making everyone feel uneasy.Kavel frowned.“That baby voice…” he said slowly. “That means Richard was behind it all.”No one replied. The truth felt sharp and painful.Morrison clicked to open the main folder.The screen changed.What appeared next was not a video. It was not pictures.It was a written record.A confession.The words were neatly typed, date by date, like a diary. A diary filled with blood, lies, and death.Kavel leaned closer to the screen.“Let me read it,” he said.His voice was low, but steady.He began to read out loud.RICHARD’S RECORDFirst EntryI
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Two young girls ran through the tall grass, laughing as they chased a small brown rabbit. The rabbit was fast, hopping ahead of them, its white tail flashing as it disappeared and reappeared between bushes.“Little Mara, wait!” one of the girls called out, her voice high and breathless. She was taller, with dark hair tied into two loose braids. She was older by a few years and always felt responsible for the other girl.Mara did not stop. She laughed instead, her short legs moving as fast as they could. “I almost caught it!” she said, her eyes bright with excitement.The rabbit suddenly turned and darted toward an old well hidden behind thick bushes. Without slowing down, it jumped straight into the dark hole.Mara gasped and ran toward the well. “It went in there!” she said, leaning forward to look inside.The older girl rushed after her and grabbed her arm. “Don’t go in there,” she warned, fear clear in her voice. “It might be dangerous.”Mara pulled her arm free. “That’s why I can’
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Alex lifted his head slowly and looked at Elena. His eyes searched her face in the dim light. The room was quiet, too quiet, and the smell of dust and metal filled the air. Their hands were tied tightly behind their backs, and thick ropes cut into their skin. Both of them were tied to wooden chairs placed far apart. Alex leaned forward as much as he could and whispered, “Elena.” She did not answer the first time. “Elena,” he whispered again, a little louder. This time, she lifted her head. Her lips trembled, but she managed a weak smile. “I’m here,” she whispered back. She tried to stand, but the rope around her waist and legs was too tight. The chair tipped slightly, then fell back into place. Elena groaned softly in pain. “Don’t move,” Alex whispered urgently. “You’ll hurt yourself.” Elena nodded, her eyes filling with tears. “What do we do now?” she asked in a shaky voice. Alex did not answer right away. He looked around the room carefully. The door was closed, and there wer
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