Trapped in Love

Their eyes met as if there was an imminent fight in the office.

Scott addressed Reuben confidently, “I’m certain that my presence here has dispelled any doubts you may have.

I’m about to take action, and I hope the two of you won’t oppose it.” Reuben replied, “I don’t know what your plans are, Mr. Wilson, but Mr. Jordan is not present.

If it’s something important, discuss it when he returns.” Smiling gently, Scott commented, “We’ve been in contact a few times, Reuben.

I don’t perceive you as obstinate.

You understand that sensibility is the mark of a smart man.” Despite that, Reuben continued to feign ignorance.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, Mr. Wilson.” Maintaining his silence, Scott signaled to Elvira that she needed to clarify the situation.

She p explained, “I’m sure you’re aware that Evan has passed away, and Mr. Hendrix is set to assume control of Evan’s company.” Julian couldn’t contain his anger, declaring, “No, Mr. Jordan is not dead! We don’t need outsiders like you meddling in the company!” Elvira glanced at Julian, cautioning, ‘Please don’t be foolish.” Julian, now furious, retorted, “Are we being foolish, or are you just reckless?” Elvira’s demeanor turned cold as she sneered.

“Looks like you’re truly being foolish.” With a swift motion, she turned her wrist, and a sharp dagger fell into her palm from her sleeve.

from around his waist,

at each other, engaging

occurred when the dagger and

observed Julian, wondering where Scott had found

but Julian proved to

was seemingly indifferent to their fight as he calmly told Reuben, “You have two choices: leave the company or work for me.” “Reuben, don’t believe him!”

replied, “I won’t

the warmth in his

think about others,

well,” he advised before

speaker and placed it on the

a man answered, “Sir.” “Give

“Okay,” the man agreed.

Is it Reuby?” Reuben’s

Betty Murphy smiled and explained, “Oh, it’s