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CHAPTER 29: A Borrowed Suit and a Valid Invitation
The next morning, Rendi touched his ring before getting out of bed. All night, Evelyn's whisper on the Kingsley Street sidewalk kept echoing in his head.[Ding!] [Day 13 login successful.] [Reward: 50 Points. Host Points: 800.]At the folding table, Ayu had already spread out the guest list she brought three nights ago. Ayu marked several names with a green pen."Sir, I re-read this list last night," Ayu said. "The one I put together before was only the guests for the Martin Group's table. The event organizer is the Hakward Entrepreneur Association, not Madam Evelyn."Rendi sat on the edge of the mattress. "Meaning?""Meaning Madam Evelyn can only cross out the Martin Group's guests." Ayu pointed to a line on the last page. "There is a charity auction at the event. Every auction item donor gets two seats from the committee."Rendi read the line Ayu pointed to. It said Halden Gallery, one landscape painting, two seats under the name of curator Isabelle Moreau.The second seat was still
CHAPTER 28: The Vase in Steven's Display
The shop suddenly fell silent. Even the ticking of the table clocks in the glass cabinets could be heard clearly.This was the first time Rendi had come face to face with Evelyn since that diamond ring bounced on the hall floor. Rendi put his left hand into his pants pocket and waited for his heart to pound.As it turned out, his heart remained calm. All Rendi felt was a cold detachment, as if he were reading someone else's company financial report.The blonde woman next to Evelyn had already raised her phone. Rendi recognized her from old parties: Vanessa, the daughter of a hotel chain owner."Is this your ex, Eve?" Vanessa asked while recording. "The one they used to say was the heir?""Used to be," Evelyn replied. "Now he sells secondhand goods. I heard he lives in a rented room behind the flea market."Evelyn glanced at the bandage on Rendi's arm. "Fighting in the market too? Fitting."Steven chuckled from beside the table. "Mr. Rendi does have a talent for cheap goods, Miss Evely
CHAPTER 27: An Invitation from Mr. Lawrence
As soon as he woke up, Rendi touched the silver ring on his ring finger. The stitches on his right arm were no longer throbbing.[Ding!] [Day 12 login successful.] [Reward: Basic Martial Arts Proficiency +5%. Current proficiency: 60%.]The back room of Grandpa Harun's house now truly looked like an office. Yesterday, Ayu spent the whole day tidying up cables, posting schedules on the wall, and labeling every folder.At exactly eight o'clock, Ayu arrived carrying two sandwiches and her brown planner. Her hair was tied back in a neat bun again."I have looked up Westbrook Holdings' data in the company registry, Sir," Ayu said while placing the sandwiches on the folding table. "The company was founded four years ago. The director is registered under the name of Notary Graham's brother-in-law."Rendi stopped chewing. "Send the data to Dinda. Don't use regular messages, use email.""I have already prepared it." Ayu opened the used laptop Rendi had bought her yesterday. "Do you have a sched
CHAPTER 26 Behind the Thirtieth-Floor Glass
Evelyn threw the morning newspaper onto her desk. The large headline on the front page read: "Wijaya Group Lawyer's Recording Reveals Grant Deed Forgery."The office on the thirtieth floor used to belong to Rendi. Evelyn had replaced the brown leather sofa with a white one, and the Martin family photos on the wall with gold abstract paintings.However, this morning, the luxurious room felt cramped.Mr. Hendra stood in front of the desk with a folder in hand. The finance director's shirt was wet at the armpits, even though the air conditioning was on full blast."The bank called again this morning, Madam," Hendra said. "They want an explanation regarding the short-term debt before the end of the month.""You are the finance director," Evelyn replied without looking back. "Explain it."Hendra swallowed hard. "There is one more problem. The secretary you fired yesterday carried a cardboard box out, and security didn't check its contents."Evelyn finally turned her head. "Ayu? All she too
CHAPTER 25 Ayu's Cardboard Box
Rendi went down from the roof via the iron stairs. His right arm throbbed every time he held onto the steps.The night wind carried the smell of wet earth from the empty lot at the end of the alley. On the front porch, a young woman stood under the light. She was hugging a cardboard box containing a photo frame, a small potted plant, and several notebooks.Rendi recognized the woman. Her name was Ayu, his secretary for the last three years at the Martin Group.Ayu was twenty-five years old. Tonight, her hair that was usually tied in a neat bun hung loosely in a mess, and her eyes were red."Mr. Rendi," Ayu said. Her voice was hoarse."Ayu? How did you know I live here?""Marco. I called him this afternoon."Ayu saw the bandage on Rendi's temple and the dressing on his arm. Her expression immediately changed. "What happened to you, Sir?""It is a long story. What about you, why are you carrying a cardboard box late at night?"Ayu looked down and hugged the box tighter. "I was fired thi
CHAPTER 24 The Rental House Roof
Rendi woke up towards noon. His right arm was stiff, and the stitches under the gauze throbbed every time he moved his fingers.[Ding!] [Day 10 login successful.] [Reward: 100 Points. Host Points: 750.]His phone already had three messages from Dinda. Rendi called her back while sitting on the edge of the mattress."The police expert has opened the flash drive," Dinda said. "The recording is authentic. Crane's voice is clear. He said Mr. Wijaya wanted the page clean before two o'clock."Rendi gripped his phone tighter. "Does that mean Alex can be charged?""Not yet. The Wijaya Group's lawyers released a statement this morning. They said Crane acted alone and has been fired." Dinda snorted. "Alex sacrificed his own lawyer to keep his hands clean.""And Graham?""Graham is a witness and placed under police protection. The lawsuit for your mother's house is much stronger now." Dinda paused for a moment. "How is your arm?""Six stitches. The doctor is strict.""I've seen it myself," Dinda
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