The vast conference room fell silent as everyone held their breath, afraid to make a sound. You could hear a pin drop and the thumping sound of heartbeats in unison, “thump, thump, thump.”

With a cold and ruthless voice, Abel broke the silence and announced the start of the meeting. Everyone quickly took their seats and remained quiet. After an hour, the meeting ended, leaving the female executives in tears and the male executives staring down.

Despite the emotional toll, everyone was impressed by Abel’s concise and decisive leadership. He had keen insight and proved himself to be a true leader.

As the meeting adjourned, Abel swiftly left with a chilly gust of wind, leaving the conference room feeling like it had been granted amnesty. Some people even let out quiet sobs. It was a reminder that earning a high-paying job wasn’t easy.

The deputy CEO’s cold voice rang out, “Go back to your workstations and tidy up your things immediately! Didn’t Mr. Abel make that clear enough?” In an instant, everyone dispersed and hurried back to their respective workstations.

poured him a glass of water. After exiting the room, she closed the door quietly. Abel sat in his chair, remaining silent and motionless like an ice sculpture. The entire office seemed to be enveloped in an icy chill. After a prolonged silence, he began to sift through the pile of documents on his desk, completing one task after another. The sky outside had already turned dark,

and being in a happy relationship made her feel grateful for every moment of her life. She had no complaints about her life and was determined to make the most

back to work!” Luca snapped at her. “Stop complaining and get on with your work!” Ms.

the city, painting a breathtaking scene. However, Abel didn’t lift his head to admire the view outside the window. He continued to work as if the only way to

of the landline interrupted Abel’s work. “Hello?” He picked up the phone and heard heavy breathing on the other end. “Hello?” He

It was the voice of an unfamiliar

the other end. “Help me!” Then the

came to his mind:

indeed Kendra, the young woman he had brought home last time to take care of his brother. He remembered asking Luca

now, and she sounded like she was in dire straits? His heart tightened, and he quickly put down the receiver and checked the caller ID. Abel recognized

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