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Linda sat in the audience, unable to believe her eyes. Tears streamed down her face, unstoppable. Emma, however, smiled as she whispered to herself, “I knew it would take more than a hundred falcons to kill my boy.” Richard, having climbed from the backstag e, was now stepping forward to receive his award. After the ceremony, the crowd had dispersed, and the military personnel were gone. Richard waved them goodbye before turning to thank Detective. “Thank you for helping me,” Richard said, shaking the detective’s hand. “I owe you my life.” “It’s nothing, Rich,” the detective replied with a smile. “You saved this city. The whole country owes you. And because of you, I’ve been promoted to prosecutor.” Richard blinked in surprise. “Wow, congrats!” he said. “That’s incredible.” The detective laughed. “I’ll say it again. You’re the one who saved us all.” As the detective made his way to the car, Richard turned and saw his family waiting for him. Cynthia, his sister, Nina, Linda, and Emma we...

  Richard's journey back to the city felt both long and short. Long because of the distance, yet too short for him to properly strategize his next move. As soon as he reached the riverbank, he knew he needed to come up with a plan quickly, but his mind was still racing. “Damn! I can’t believe I couldn’t come up with a plan in all this time. Things would’ve been easier if Emma were here,” Richard muttered to himself as he paced around the riverbank, panic setting in. “Gideon is definitely looking for me now. Alright, here’s what I’ll do: I’ll head back to Linda, Emma, and Nina. Together, we’ll come up with a plan to stop Gideon. I’m not letting his blood end up on my hands.” "But wait," Richard said, still panicking. "If I don't kill him, he'll kill me. Oh my God, this is bad. I can't believe I threatened a world-class murderer. What should I do now?" He tried to hold himself together, desperately attempting to calm down. After a long period of panick...

 BeforeVictor departed after resolving the differences among the four friends, he shared some crucial information with them. Gideon plans to convene a meeting with the board of directors and shareholders of Prime Tech. The agenda is to negotiate the sale of their shares to Gideon, and notably, I won't be present at the meeting. Additionally, based on information I acquired, it appears that Gideon intends to minimize security presence at the meeting to avoid drawing attention to himself. It's a secret gathering, and he's taking steps to reduce his security detail, with fewer Falcons expected to be present to protect him. "Victor, when exactly is this meeting taking place?" Emmanuel inquired, his eyes narrowing with determination. "This could be the perfect opportunity to apprehend Gideon. With reduced security and the element of surprise on our side, he won't see us coming." "Victor said the meeting is tomorrow at noon," Emmanuel relayed, hi...

After the tense supper, the entire apartment was cloaked in silence, with everyone retreating to their respective rooms, avoiding interaction. A knock echoed through the stillness, prompting Richard, with his bow and arrow in hand, to approach the door cautiously. "Who's there?" he called out, receiving no response. Peering through the peephole, he caught sight of a male figure in a suit. With a steady hand, he cracked the door open slightly, his arrow poised and ready. "Hey, hey, hey, it's me, Victor," the figure announced hastily, seeking to reassure Richard. Richard let out a deep sigh of relief. "Gosh, I almost killed you. What the hell are you doing here?" "Well, things have really gotten out of hand, and you guys are kind of all I've got," Victor explained. "What are you talking about?" Emmanuel interjected as he stepped out of the room. "Can I come in?" Victor asked, and Richard gestured for him to sit down ...

After a restful night's sleep, Linda awoke to find Nina still fast asleep, snoring loudly. Glancing around, she realized they were back in their apartment. Feeling a chill, she wrapped herself in a blanket and got up. It was only 6 am, and the morning was still dark. Quietly stepping out of the room, she spotted Emma slouched in a chair, fast asleep. The sound of the door opening stirred him awake, and he greeted her immediately. "Hey, Linda. How are you feeling?" he asked, rising from his seat. "Is Nina awake yet?" Shaking her head, Linda replied, "No, she's still asleep. Why are you out here? You should be in your room resting," she scolded gently. "Well, after what happened yesterday, we couldn't sleep. We're watching over you guys just to make sure you're safe," Emma explained. Linda glanced around and inquired, "Where is Richard?" "He's outside. It's his turn to keep watch until dawn," Emma res...

The following morning, after a restless yet surprisingly comfortable night's sleep, Linda made her way to the kitchen in search of some refreshing water. As she entered, she found Richard diligently drying the freshly washed dishes. Their eyes met, and an unspoken tension filled the air. Surveying the kitchen, Linda noticed that the tumbler she needed was placed too high for her to reach. With a frustrated groan, she stretched as far as she could, attempting to grasp it. Unbeknownst to her, Richard had silently moved closer behind her. In a swift motion, he reached out and effortlessly retrieved the tumbler before handing it to her. Later in the morning, Nina and Emma busied themselves preparing breakfast together in the kitchen. As they worked side by side, Emma paused and approached Nina with a suggestion. "Hey, I was thinking, maybe we could go on a picnic together later. Just enjoy some time alone," Emma proposed, a hopeful expression on his face. Nina smiled warmly a...

  Linda was gripped with grave panic upon learning that Franklin wasn't who he appeared to be. Standing at the river banks of the villa, she was lost in deep contemplation. After spending a considerable amount of time by the water, she gathered herself and made her way back to the house, pretending ignorance to ensure her own safety.  Despite her inner turmoil, she couldn't muster the courage to reach out to Richard, whom she had previously pushed away. Feelings of sadness and fear overwhelmed her, yet she knew she had to conceal these emotions. Upon arriving at the house, Linda found Franklin already cooking. As he noticed her return, he approached her and enveloped her in a hug. "Hey, you had me worried. I'm sorry for acting like a jerk. I promise I won't smoke again," he reassured her. Linda nodded in acknowledgment and quietly made her way to the room. As Linda made her way to the room, Franklin noticed her somber mood and inquired, "Hey, is there any...

After the wedding, Linda and Franklin embarked on their journey to the villa where they planned to spend their honeymoon. While they were en route, Franklin noticed Linda lost in her thoughts and reached out to her. "Everything okay, babe?" Franklin's touch startled Linda out of her reverie. "Not really," she replied, her voice tinged with shock as she acknowledged Franklin's presence. As they arrived at the villa, it greeted them with enchanting decorations and a sparkling swimming pool nestled within its confines. "How do you find this place, babe?" Franklin inquired, his eyes gleaming with anticipation as he looked to Linda for her reaction. "It's nice," Linda replied, her expression devoid of emotion as she surveyed their surroundings. Once inside, they unpacked their belongings, settling into the serene atmosphere of the villa. Later, Franklin approached Linda with a suggestive tone. "Hey, can we...?" Franklin's wor...

Louis Faustina here reporting live after the apprehension of the suspect involved in the assault on Mariano wonder kid, Franklin. The culprit has been captured by the police and is expected to face justice swiftly. The admiration for the wonder kid among many girls is evident, as some even resorted to throwing pies and eggs at the suspect as he was escorted to the station. This is Louis Faustina bringing you the latest updates on the unfolding events. As Nina and Emma watched the news, Emma stood up, grabbed the remote, and turned off the TV. "We have to help him. He needs us," Emma asserted. "You heard him, right? He said he doesn't need us," Nina fired back. "What?! Maybe he said that, but right now, he really needs us. Can't you see it? He's going to stand trial, and if we don't do anything, he's likely to go to jail," Emma said urgently. "He's in police custody. How are we supposed to help him when he's with the police?...

As Richard, Nina, and Emma sped away from the Falcon Fraternity, Richard struggled to move within the car, clearly feeling the weight of his injuries as he groaned in discomfort. Upon arriving at their destination, they assisted Richard inside and carefully laid him on his bed. "Is the pain too much?" Nina inquired, her concern evident in her voice. Richard, overwhelmed by the pain, found it difficult to muster a response, but he managed to nod his head slightly, indicating that the pain wasn't unbearable. Seeing his discomfort, Emma hurried outside to retrieve his bags, searching frantically for pain relief. Fortunately, he located some and brought it back to Richard. After taking the medication, Richard drifted off into a much-needed sleep. Back at the party, Linda remained outside, lost in her thoughts, her gaze fixed on the skies above. Lost in her contemplation, she was startled as a figure approached her from behind and gently touched her shoulder—it was Franklin. ...

Richard Emma, and Nina remained in a state of shock, particularly Nina, who was unaware of Gloria's identity but sensed the gravity of the situation. "Please, don't scare me, guys. What's going on?" Nina asked, her voice tinged with concern. "Gloria is Jim's stepmom, the one Richard fought against to overthrow from the company last year," Emma explained, filling Nina in on the background. "She's currently in jail now." "Well, if she's in jail, then why the worried face? Our problem is Gideon, not someone in prison," Nina reasoned. "You don't understand!" Richard shouted. "The only one who could fill us in with information about this Gideon guy may not even open up. This is so messed up!" Nina nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Okay, if you put her in jail, then she won't get to tell us anything because of what you did to her," she said, addressing Emma. Emma nodded in...

After Richard's confrontation with Gloria, he made his way back to the car where Nina and Emma were waiting. Nina inquired eagerly, "How did it go?" Richard sighed, "Well, she advised me to run away. According to her, Gideon is incredibly dangerous." Emma, engrossed in her phone, suddenly exclaimed, "Oh my God!" Both Nina and Richard turned to Emma, their curiosity piqued. "What's going on?" they asked simultaneously. Emma showed Richard an article on her phone with the headline "Potential Couple: Linda Jim of Prime Tech and Franklin of Marion Private Hospitals Spotted at Three Different Places – Likely to be a Date." Despite feeling devastated, Richard maintained his composure. "It's just a rumor," he assured them. Nina pressed on, "Well, we need to act fast. What's our next move?" Emma interjected, "There's a party today at 5 hosted by Prime Tech and Marion Private Hospital," as she re...