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Zed sat comfortably in his chair, his left elbow resting against the desk in front of him while his right hand held his phone. Seated across from him were four of his most trusted employees: Steve, Amanda, Christopher, and Han.Christopher was one of Zed's top engineers—young, talented, and full of innovative thinking. Han, on the other hand, was a middle-aged man, seasoned and deeply respected within the company. He was one of the sharpest minds Zed had ever worked with. The way Han brainstormed and delivered fresh ideas was on another level entirely—almost as if inspiration itself flowed through him.But Han’s value to Zed extended far beyond his intelligence. He was connected—deeply connected. Friends in high places, across various top-tier engineering firms in the city, often made the impossible possible for him. Through those connections, Han had helped Zed acquire advanced engines and rare equipment from elite manufacturers. Engines that were considered off-limits, even to other
Unlocked
Zed stood there in the hallway, his gaze fixated on his personal office that was located a few paces away from where he was, and a slight look of puzzlement etched on his face.As he glanced at the door, he noticed it was slightly open, and that alone made him extremely confused."Why is it open?" he wondered, then slowly began to walk towards it. He advanced with caution, his gaze never leaving the door.Zed finally halted his steps in front of the door and glanced at it for a few moments before raising his right hand to push it open. The door creaked the second he pushed it, and his eyes widened slightly."I remember locking this door the last time I was in here... I always lock it whenever I leave." He mused silently. "So why is it unlocked?"Zed opened the door wider before stepping inside slowly, and as he did, he scanned the place thoroughly.This room was where he kept important documents. Documents like his house ownership papers, vehicle documents, essential receipts, contrac
Armed
The early morning sun rose steadily over the horizon, its golden rays piercing through the translucent curtains and flickering into the spacious room. Streams of sunlight danced across the furniture until they landed squarely in the eyes of Zed Zimmerman, rousing him from his slumber. He stirred gently, letting out a soft yawn as he sat upright, blinking against the light.Swinging his legs off the bed, he slowly stood, stretching his limbs with a grunt. He rolled his ankles and flexed his calves, noticing something immediately—the soreness in his legs was completely gone.“Finally,” Zed muttered under his breath, a faint smile crossing his face as he walked over to the window and paused.He stood still, gazing through the large window that overlooked the grounds below. The estate bathed in soft sunlight, birds flitting through the trees, and the dew still clinging to the grass created a quiet serenity. Yet, despite the peaceful scenery, Zed’s mind was far from calm. Thoughts clouded
Mystery
Lucas stood motionless in the small, dimly lit office of Zed Zimmerman, his hands still clutching the worn leather journal, his eyes transfixed on the yellowing page before him. The warm glow from the antique desk lamp cast long shadows across the room, highlighting the dust particles swirling lazily in the air. Lucas’s brow furrowed as he read, his expression clouded with confusion.Nothing he was reading made sense. No matter how carefully he studied the journal, no matter how many times he reread the cryptic lines, comprehension remained stubbornly out of reach. The words taunted him—clear in form, yet cloaked in mystery.“What does he mean by ‘system’?” Lucas wondered silently, his eyes never leaving the page. “System? As in a computer system? But that makes no sense. I’ve never heard of a computer that gives its owner money… let alone that kind of money.”Zed hadn’t written much about the system in the journal. He hadn’t explained what it was or where it came from. All he did was
A journal
Lucas watched him leave, then slowly lowered his gaze and began to ponder.“Tonight might be the perfect time to take a look around this mansion. I might not get another chance to be in here,” he mused silently, scanning the entire living room with a thoughtful expression. “When everyone’s asleep, I’ll take a look around. Who knows what I’ll find.”The two men sat there in silence for a while longer before finally rising to their feet. Together, they picked up the plates from the dining table and carried them into the kitchen. They ensured all the plates and utensils used for dinner were now in the sink before turning their attention to the table itself. They cleaned the entire surface meticulously, and soon, it sparkled just as brightly as it had before they’d started eating.“So... where are the rooms located?” Lucas inquired, breaking the silence. “You've been in this mansion before, so you should know.”“Uhm... I think there are about three extra rooms located upstairs beside the
Tonight
Zed and his workers still sat around the grand dining table, each of them quietly finishing off the remnants of their feast. The once-overflowing dishes were now nearly empty, their appetites thoroughly satisfied. Their stomachs were full, visibly bulging from the sheer quantity they had consumed. Slowly, the rhythm of eating came to a halt—none of them could manage another bite.Zed leaned back in his chair, sighing with satisfaction as he reached for a glass of red wine. He brought it to his lips and took a slow sip, letting the rich flavor settle on his tongue before swallowing.“The food was really good,” Lucas murmured, still chewing the last morsel of meat in his mouth.“I know, right? Kimberly’s an amazing cook,” Zed replied with a light chuckle, taking another sip from his glass. “Now that we’re all done eating, we should get some sleep. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m exhausted... I feel like I could pass out at any moment,” he added in a sluggish tone, his voice heavy w
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