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the breach
The gates of the Divine Awakening felt less like an entrance to a church and more like a border crossing. Cai lounged in the driver’s seat of a black sedan, doing his best to look bored. Two guards approached, moving with a military stance."Step out, sir," one of them commanded, gesturing toward the car.Cai acted slow, dragging his feet as if irritated by the delay. As they checked the vehicle, one guard's hand got way too close to the side panel where Shane’s signal relay was hidden. Cai reached out, not in an aggressive way, but with the kind of irritation that someone used to luxury might show."Watch the paint," Cai snapped, his tone oozing condescension. "That’s a custom wrap. You scratch it, and you’ll be tapping into that sad little security budget of yours."The guard hesitated, clearly annoyed by Cai's attitude, but he pulled his hand back to avoid any trouble. "Clear. Go ahead."Cai drove through, his grip firm on the wheel. He was focused. Pulling up to the main building
Trap set
Cai didn’t glance at the Prophet as he walked away. He just stared down at his empty wine glass, his shoulders sagging like a man who’s lost it all. After a long ten seconds, he finally played the next note. A loud, ragged sigh escaped him, and he muttered under his breath, loud enough for the Prophet’s associates at the nearby table to hear, "My father was right. He always is. I am nothing but a useless son who only knows how to spend his money."The Prophet paused and turned back, his expression shifting from hungry to vaguely amused. He returned to the table, sitting down again, not in his usual authoritative way, but more like a counselor. "You’re hurt and angry. It’s a strong place to be, but it’s pointless to waste that energy on people who can’t see what you bring to the table."Cai looked up, his eyes glassy, playing the role of the injured heir just right. "They think I’m a joke. My father and mother have been prepping my brother for the board since he was twelve. I’m just t
Forty Five
The young man next to Emily seemed to be the perfect image of a high-society heir. He looked chic, well-tailored, and oozing wealth. That was Cai, but instead of the normal demeanor he usually carried, he now had an air of lazy arrogance, looking utterly pampered. He wore a suit that likely cost more than the average car parked outside, and his hair was styled with a level of precision that implied a team of stylists was involved. When he pulled out a chair for Emily, he didn’t just help her sit; he lingered behind her, his hand brushing the back of her chair with a smug familiarity."Miss Wentworth," he said, lowering his voice to a smooth, eager tone that felt out of place in the sophisticated environment. "I genuinely had no idea you’d say yes to dinner with me. I’m truly honored. My father warned me you were hard to reach, but I figured, 'Not for someone like me.'"Emily shifted uncomfortably in her seat, clearly tense. She met his gaze, her eyes silently urging him to stick to
A glitch
The soft clinking of silverware against delicate china was the only thing breaking the silence in the private dining room. At the head of the table sat a man, his leather jacket standing out against the plush, walls of the upscale restaurant. He seemed barely older than thirty, with his hair slicked back almost military-like, and his face was as smooth as glass.Across from him sat a woman, her fingers adorned with heavy diamonds, who let out a practiced, airy laugh. “Prophet, honestly, if I didn’t know better, I’d think you were just some charming high school kid. You’re quite the looker, and the work you’re doing is truly admirable. Being this good-looking and doing God's work!.“The Prophet didn’t return the smile. Leaning in, his eyes turned cold, stripped of any youthful naivety. ”As I mentioned, I’m not doing God’s work. It’s not about working for God; God is working for me. It’s my vision that decides the harvest, and everything in this city bends to that reality.”The man bes
Trap
When Cai and Yura finally stepped through the mahogany doors of the penthouse, it was eerily quiet. They’d spent the last three hours sitting in a black sedan just three blocks away from the Divine Awakening Megachurch, anxiously waiting for someone to change shifts, for a security slip, or maybe just a simple mistake in the patrol. But nothing happened. The church was as still and unyielding as a fortified vault.Fatigue weighed on them, their nerves frayed from the heavy silence surrounding their target.Over on the oversized leather sofa, Shane was sprawled out, a bucket of melting rocky road ice cream teetering on his stomach. He looked up, a spoon dangling from his mouth, and gave a lazy wave. "You guys look like you’ve been glaring at a wall all afternoon. How was your little undercover operation?"Yura didn’t even bother to respond to his sarcasm; she just brushed past him toward the bar. "You’re unbelievable," she muttered, her gaze falling on the ice cream. "How can you ind
The gatekeepers
The morning sun cut through the penthouse kitchen, but it didn’t do much to lift Shane’s spirits. He was by the counter, forcefully stuffing a travel mug into his backpack."This is just wrong," Shane muttered, shooting a glare at Cai. "I'm caught up in some supernatural mess, yet I’m the only one stuck sitting through a two-hour lecture on some stupid theories."Cai lounged at the island, casually scrolling on his tablet. "Come on, Shane. Education matters. Isn't that what you city folks say? And I genuinely want my buddy to have a bright future.""Oh, please," Shane shot back, pulling on his jacket. "You two are off to investigate a shady megachurch, chasing secrets, while I’m stuck being graded on a curve. How’s that fair?"Cai looked up at him, his face a picture of innocence. "Hey, if it makes you feel any better, you’re not missing out. You really should go. Yura and I are going to have a blast together. We are going to have fun."Shane hesitated, one arm halfway through his sle
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