A Quick Glimpse


    I spun around, but the figure hurrying away was now a fading silhouette. The figure vanished quickly.


    Still, the build, the height…


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    Feeling something was off, I followed the figure to the roadside, but there was no trace of anyone.


    That captivating glimpse seemed more like an illusion. I scolded myself for paying attention to the


    scenery, not the person passing by.


    But I knew who I saw, even if he was dressed in all ck and wearing a low–brimmed cap. Though I


    couldn’t see his face, his presence was….


    I stared around nkly until Carol returned to find me. Then I reluctantly followed her, still staring at


    either side of the path.


    Throughout the entire meal, that figure remained on my mind.


    The next day, I went to see Nick. I said nothing about what happened, but I insisted on seeing As. It


    didn’t matter if he was still unconscious. I needed to see him.


    My firm stance made Nick uneasy. Even though his face darkened, I stood my ground.


    “Otherwise, I’ll head straight to Pleca Park. I must see him.”


    In the end, Nick conceded. “Then wait for my call. I’ll arrange it.”


    His words irked me. Arrange?


    “What do you need to arrange?” I asked, studying his expression.


    I wanted to see what was happening, not what someone had arranged. I didn’t want to believe anyone


    else now. I only believed what I saw.


    Don’t forget, there are eyes around him. It’s not as simple as you think. We can’t bear the


    consequences


    of your stubbornness,” Nick said bluntly.


    His expression was serious, and I could sense a touch of warmth.


    Irelented. “Alright! I’ll wait for your call!”


    Then I left the ATL Empire building:


    When I was in the car, I realized I might’ve been a little too unreasonable, I didn’t know how Nick would


    me: bin I couldn’t care about that right now. I had to see As


    It was all because of that figure I saw yesterday and the anxiety I’d been carrying for days.


    I had stayed in the office since then, waiting for Nick to call. However, three days passed with no news.t


    grew restless. Could he be deceiving me?


    However, I also didn’t dare act recklessly. Nick had warned me that there could be consequences for


    my


    stubbornness.


    I didn’t know what n he had, but I understood that if it was a n, it must be crucial. I couldn’t push


    my


    luck further.


    The Builders Association was going to host a cocktail party that night. It was just a social gathering, but


    I


    couldn’t afford to skip it.


    Honestly, I never enjoyed mingling at such events.


    Everyone in the industry knew each other, and friendships were often facades. People met,ughed


    heartily, and exchanged insincere words. They seemed friendly, but behind the scenes, they tried to


    outdo


    each other.


    However, I felt it was necessary to attend that night. My top executives would be present, and I aimed


    to


    gather some inside information.


    All the professionals in the industry would be there, too. Considering the recent events at ATL Empire, I


    wanted to hear what outsiders were saying.


    It had been a few days since the incident, and it was the perfect time for things toe to a head.


    Then I


    received a call from Nick.