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Elise couldn't wait any longer. For the first time, she was beginning to lose composure. Her calm and controlled exterior began to crack. She looked down at her phone and then dialled a number. The call went through, and Jasper picked up just when she had given up that he wouldn't. “Elise." He called. “Hi, Jasper." Elise replied, “Where are you?" “On business." Jasper replied, “Why?" “Nothing." She replied, “Just wanted to set another meeting where I can apologize properly concerning the last meeting." “Oh, that's no problem," Jasper replied.“So, can we arrange a meeting?" She asked again, “Where are you?"“Not in town." Jasper answered, “There will be no need for another meeting, Elise." There was silence for a while, then Jasper spoke once more, “I have to go." He hung up after that. Elise looked down at the phone. This was the first time Jasper hung up the call when she wasn't done talking. “Useless!" She spat.“Useless. Useless. Useless." Back in Westfield, Bai Zhe a
The Palmer involvement
The atmosphere in the Brennan council chamber was tense. The room was silent, even a pin drop would be heard, yet the chaos was thick in the air. Elders sat in their respective seats, expressions firm, voices low but heated.Rowan stood at the other end, not bothering to take a seat, hands behind his back. His eyes narrowed when he saw a confident young man walk in and take a seat. Elder Marino’s son. He didn't need to be told. The resemblance was striking. “I believe the decision has already been made,” Marino said, his voice firm. “The position of heir cannot remain vacant.”The young man lifted his chin. Sofia nodded in agreement, “The family needs stability. Immediate stability.”The council nodded at that.The young man standing at the center smirked faintly.As if the position already belonged to him.“I assure the council,” he began, his voice steady, “I will not make the same mistakes Jasper Brennan has made.”A few elders nodded.Approval.Support.Rowan remained quiet.
Identical
The city of Westbridge was like a city with nothing to hide. But Jasper knew better. The system would not take him here and ask him to destroy twelve whole companies without a reason. He sat outside the room in a wooden chair. His hands scrolling through the news in Silverlake. The media has taken up the news of his disappearance as they called it. “Jasper Brennan, heir to the Brennan's family, left his business and family, and disappeared." “Was Jasper Brennan tired of the responsibilities given to him and he couldn't take it anymore? Watch to find out." “Everyone confused about the sudden decision of Brennan's heir." “Jasper Brennan heartbroken about the engagement with the Valmont family that was called off. What action did he take?" Jasper kept scrolling, ignoring all these messages. He knew they would speak. And he trust Old Mr. Palmer to handle everything before he returned. His mind drifted off the Sophia and he wondered why the system isn't telling him anything yet.
Westbridge
Silverlake was as busy as always. Everyone was busy doing one thing or the other. The noise and honk of the city couldn't penetrate into the private suite of New Holle hotel. Two old men sat across from each other. The room was quiet, on the table was a bottle of wine and two glasses filled with wine. One was old—but far from weak.The other was older—and far from finished.Old Mr. Palmer picked up his glass, his movements unhurried, as though the storm brewing around them had nothing to do with him.Across from him, Elder Vittorio sat with a rigid posture, his eyes fixed on the man opposite him. He could not believe that he was having an audience with Old Mr. Palmer.The Brennan and the Palmer had never had any connection from the past, they were two worlds apart. Although, the were both prestige families, they had their own differences. When he got a call from old Mr. Palmer personally, he was shocked. Old Mr. Palmer spoke first, “I am sure you're wondering why I had called."
Another Mission
From a large window down in Oakridge, men stood with their hands clipped behind their backs, listening carefully to a new plan. “We’ll need two men in Ashford." Jasper spoke like a real leader, " To watch the Darlington family closely. They might lead us to Sophia.” “And the Valmont?" Bai Zhe asked. “I have appointed men there." Jasper turned to Jackson, “Where did you trace that car to?" Jackson gave Jasper the tablet in his hands. Jasper took it and played the video. A frown formed on his face. The man had stopped in front of a three storey building, in one of the poorest cities in Oakridge. " I think that's where he lives.” Jackson pointed to the screen. " He ran away from the fight and went home to sleep?!” Bai Zhe asked. Jackson nodded. “Yes. That's exactly what he did.” He paused. Then began to explain, " There are no records found about the man in the system. This shows that he is not even from Oakridge.” Jasper nodded, “And that's why he never cared a
The Elders Decision
The council chamber was once again occupied by the elders in Silverlake. Elders sat down fuming in rage. The atmosphere felt really tense that Rowan didn't dare say a word as he stood at the far end of the long mahogany table. He was fortunate that they could even allow him to be part of the meeting especially when he wasn't an elder of the council. But he was Jasper's assistant. Only he could pass the information to Jasper. Despite being the one currently handling Silverlake’s affairs while Jasper was away, none of the elders had offered him a seat.Rowan didn’t seem bothered.His hands were clasped calmly behind his back, his posture straight, his expression neutral as he listened to the heated discussion unfolding before him.The elders' expressions were dark, their voices sharp as they spoke with loud voices. “This is getting out of hand!” Elder Marino hissed with a deep frown carved into his wrinkled face. His palm slammed against the table, “This was why I never supported
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