Author's POV
London – Watson Enterprises
Another busy day had begun.
Keifer adjusted his tie before entering the conference room.
Kegan and Honey Ryder followed behind him, while Mr. Ryder was already waiting.
"Good morning, Mr. Watson," Mr. Ryder said with a smile.
"Today's task is simple."
"We're not testing your knowledge."
"We're testing your leadership."
Keifer nodded confidently.
"I'm ready."
The board members entered one by one.
Even Clyde Watson was present.
One director spoke.
"If two departments disagree on an important project, what would you do?"
Keifer stood up calmly.
"I would hear both sides before making a decision."
"A CEO shouldn't choose favourites."
"He should choose what's best for the company."
The room fell silent.
A few seconds later...
The directors nodded in approval.
"Excellent answer."
Mr. Ryder smiled proudly.
"Your mother would be proud of you."
Clyde clenched his fists beneath the table.
"Sooner or later... I'll make you fail."
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HVIS – Higher Value International School
The bell rang.
Section E was as noisy as ever.
David was sleeping peacefully on his desk.
Ci-N walked over with a marker.
Jay raised an eyebrow.
"What are you planning?"
Ci-N grinned.
"Art."
Before he could draw on David's face...
David caught his wrist without even opening his eyes.
"Try it."
Ci-N laughed nervously.
"You were awake?"
"I sleep..."
"...I don't die."
The class burst into laughter.
Sir Alvin entered.
"Good morning, Section E."
"Good morning, Sir!"
"Since Keifer is in London, don't think I'll let the rest of you become lazy."
Everyone groaned dramatically.
Sir Alvin laughed.
"Open your books."
As the lesson continued...
Jay's phone vibrated inside her bag.
She glanced at the screen for a second.
Scott:
"Mission completed. Awaiting your next order, Boss."
Jay quietly locked her phone.
No one noticed.
Except Edrix.
He looked at Jay for a moment but didn't ask any questions.
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Lunch Break
Jay met Ella, Mica and Freya.
Aries also joined them from Section A.
Nearby...
Calix handed Mica a small box.
"I made these cookies this morning."
Mica smiled brightly.
"They're delicious."
Ella looked at Aries.
"When are you going to learn from him?"
Aries laughed.
"I'll ask Calix for lessons."
Everyone laughed together.
For a few minutes...
Everything felt normal.
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King's Ground – Private Meeting Room
The music from the club echoed through the building.
Hidden beneath the main floor...
A secret meeting room remained completely silent.
Tiger placed three cups of coffee on the table.
A few moments later...
Angelo entered.
"Sorry I'm late."
Tiger smiled.
"You never arrive on time."
Before Angelo could answer...
A large screen lit up.
Keifer appeared on the video call from London.
"Can you both hear me?"
"Loud and clear," Angelo replied.
Tiger crossed his arms.
"So..."
"Why did Scott call this meeting?"
Just then...
A masked courier entered the room.
Without saying a single word...
He placed a black envelope on the table and left.
Angelo picked it up.
The envelope carried only one symbol—
The mark of their gang.
He opened it.
Inside...
There was only one sentence.
«Increase security around HVIS. Protect the target. Do not let Kaiser get close.»
No name.
No explanation.
Only the Boss's order.
Tiger frowned.
"Who's the target?"
Keifer shook his head.
"Scott never tells us more than we need to know."
Angelo folded the paper carefully.
"It doesn't matter."
"If the Boss gave the order..."
"We'll complete the mission."
Tiger nodded.
"I'll have my men watch the area around the school."
Keifer added,
"I'll keep an eye on everything from London."
Angelo stood up.
"Then it's settled."
None of them realised...
The person they had just promised to protect...
Was the very Boss who had given the order.
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Somewhere Unknown
A young woman stood in front of a large glass window.
Six people stood respectfully behind her.
One of them was Scott.
"The mission has begun, Boss."
The young woman looked at the city lights.
"Good."
"Kaiser won't stop after what happened."
"He'll come again."
Scott asked quietly,
"Should we eliminate him now?"
She slowly shook her head.
"Not yet."
"I want to know who's helping him."
Scott lowered his head.
"As you wish, Boss."
The woman smiled faintly.
"Protect everyone..."
"...without letting them know."
The six commanders nodded together.
"Yes, Boss."
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End of Chapter
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Author's Note
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