Lisa stood before the grave of Emily Greenfield, her eyes fixed on the name etched into the stone. She felt a lump form in her throat as grief washed over her. Without warning, her legs gave way, and she fell to her knees, overcome with emotion.Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "Emily, oh Emily... I wish you were here. I'm so sorry I wasn't there to save you. If only I had been faster, stronger... You didn't deserve to die in that fire."Lisa's body shook with sobs, her mind replaying the fateful night that had taken her friend's life. Regret and guilt consumed her, and she felt the weight of her failure to protect Emily.As she wept, Lisa reached out and traced the letters of Emily's name, her touch a desperate attempt to reconnect with her lost friend. The silence of the graveyard was a stark reminder of the emptiness she felt without Emily by her side.In that moment, Lisa vowed to keep Emily's memory alive, to fight for justice, and to ensure that her friend's death

Luke's phone vibrated, disrupting the intense discussion with his business partners. He ignored it, focusing on the deal at hand. But the phone persisted, ringing again mere seconds later. This time, Luke excused himself, his expression apologetic."Gentlemen, please, forgive me. I need to take this."He stepped away, answering the call with a curt "Luke Richardson speaking."Stanley's voice was tight with urgency. "Luke, it's Stanley. We have a problem."Luke's brow furrowed. "What is it, Stanley? What do you want?"The pause on the other end was brief but weighted with significance."Ava is missing."Luke raises his eyes, and panick sets in. 5 hours ago...Ava and Stanley huddled in the cyber room, surrounded by screens and wires. The team of experts worked swiftly, tracking William's phone signal."Ma'am, we've found him," one of the cyber experts announced, turning to Ava."He's at the old warehouse on 5th and Main. He's been there for about an hour. We're detecting two other sig

Ava tore up, her voice shaking as she explained to Luke how she was scared and felt like she was going to die. "I thought I was going to die, Luke. I thought I was never going to see you again. The two men Stanley sent to protect me were taken down, and I was alone. I was so scared."Luke's face softened, and he teased her, "Ava, you're a tough cookie. You can handle anything, not like you to shiver like this."But Ava just started crying again, her body shaking with sobs. Luke's expression immediately turned apologetic, and he pulled her into a tight hug. "Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to make light of it. You're safe now. I've got you."Ava buried her face in his chest, her tears soaking his shirt. Luke held her close, stroking her hair and whispering words of comfort. "You're safe, Ava. I promise. I won't let anything happen to you."As they stood there, the rain pouring down around them, Ava felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was safe. She was with Luke. And everything was g

The aged woman, Mrs. Gloria Timberlake, sat in her opulent office, her eyes gleaming with malevolence as she listened to the update from her henchman."I see," she said, her voice dripping with venom. "So, Richardson's men intervened, did they? Well, it's too late for William now. He would have been dead by now, anyway."Her laughter was cold, mirthless, and sent shivers down the spine. She cut the call, her eyes gleaming with triumph.Just then, the door opened, and Jackson, her nephew, entered the room. "Aunty," he said, his voice cautious.Mrs. Timberlake turned around, her face transforming into a warm smile. "Ah, Jackson, dear boy. Come, come. I have some wonderful news to share with you."Her eyes sparkled with malice, and Jackson's instincts told him to be wary. But he approached her, unaware of the sinister plot unfolding in her mind.Mrs. Timberlake's eyes gleamed with malice as she spoke. "William was stubborn, Jackson. I wasn't able to extract much from him, but I did learn

At Madmus building Ava leaned back in her office chair, her eyes fixed intently on Stanley. "Tell me more, Stanley. What exactly is Jackson planning?"Stanley's expression was grave. "He's trying to buy his way into the governor's seat, Ava. He's offering large sums of money to influential people, trying to sway their support in his favor."Ava's eyes narrowed. "And what about the others? The ones who aren't so easily swayed by his money? I mean, he’s going up against me in the upcoming election, isn’t he thinking that it’s impossible for him to win? How much people is he ready to buy?"Stanley hesitated before speaking. "He's using other tactics, Ava. He's digging up dirt on his opponents, trying to discredit them. And...he's also using his charm, trying to win people over with his charisma."Ava's mind raced as she processed the information. She knew Jackson's tactics all too well, having been on the receiving end of them during their marriage. She felt a surge of anger and determi