01 :- ᴀɴ ɪɴᴛʀᴜᴅᴇʀ

23 May 2024

7:25 a.m.

Trenton....

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The sun was already climbing. It was a peaceful morning, with just a few folks were making their way down Trenton's main avenues.

On one of the following busy streets, a girl seated in a coffee shop having a large and attractive glowing board that claimed coffee and caramel.

The sign was still off, and there are two girls within.



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"The Wilson Corporation can face a downfall if they soon didn't submit the report related to Why was a high amount of nitrate found in their packaged food?." Amelia was reading the news that even I could hear from here.

This girl had a speaker in her throat. No matter how many times I had told her to talk in a low voice she never heard.

Alas! What can I even say to her?

It's still early in the morning so the cafe is mainly empty.

"Sis! What do you think about this? The situation regarding the Wilsons?" Amelia choired coming in front of my desk. Her flowing blonde hair beautifully complements her captivating baby blue eyes and flawless porcelain skin.

"How can I know? I am just a small business owner in this city! Who doesn't even belong here!!"

"Right! But still, this thing involves many people's lives! Like we are also a part of this world."

"Absolutely! But pondering over these matters is not our responsibility. It's the government's, and I am certain that these issues will vanish soon!

"And why do you think so?"

"Money makes the world go round, kid! It's all about the money in this world!"."

"Arhh!! I wish I could change your perspective..." She groans in frustration...

"You can try!!"

"You know a new girl is entering our University!"

"So?"

" She is the youngest daughter of the Wilson Family. She is a goddamn heiress of such a big corporation."

"She is lucky but you aren't so, Stay focused on your work!"

"Yeah!" She mouthed and left.

Soon the cafe filled with people and the two other girls Amanda and Serina came along with Justin.

"Okh! So I am leaving for college! " Amelia shouted and fled from the cafe

"This cafe is always in a hurry!!" Amanda pointed.

"Yeah!!" I nodded at her words.

We all got busy with our daily schedule.

In the evening Amelia came back from her college and started talking about the new girl at her college

"And you know sis? We became friends!! She is sweet not like the other spoiled kids of our college! And we had been assigned to a project!" She chirped.

"I'm delighted that you've found a good friend! However, it's important to keep in mind the disparities in our backgrounds.!"

"Of course Sis!" She muttered and went back to her work.

"You love her too much. You are gonna spoil her one day!!" Amanda blurted.

"Amelia is like a younger sister to me. I can't forget how her parents helped me when our relatives with whom I share a blood bond had neglected me. When I was in hospital two years ago they were the ones who paid my hospital fees too. They had done too much for me.

And no matter how much I do. I can never repay them. I was just a friend's daughter but they loved me more than anything and I too loved them dearly.

They never let me feel that I am not a part of their family or I am an orphan. They are the best people I have ever met." I explained my feelings.

"Seems like humanity is still alive!"

She exclaimed.

"Yeah!"

The day was as usual as any other day!!

It came and went quickly.

After their respective shifts, everyone left.

After closing it. I bid bye to Amanda and Justin and we parted ways now I was alone in the alley. The road was enveloped in an unusual calmness as it was already late at night. I realized that I was running late, and to my surprise, not a single person could be found on the streets, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the night.

I find peace in embracing the darkness. Although tonight's full moon is obscured by the street lights, its radiance still shines brightly. The gentle wind brings me comfort, and the absence of the city's usual chaos brings a sense of tranquillity.

All of a sudden I felt a presence behind me!

The more I tried to run more it became clear that my intuition was right.

I started to run and the man behind me too started to run.

I don't need to look back to know that because the shadows developing on the roads make it clear.

Soon I was in front of my house, I quickly opened it and went inside and locked it. I went to check every door and window present in this small house of mine. Everything was locked. That gave me a sense of relief. I went to a window and looked out of it. A man dressed in black was standing there, gawking at the house. I quickly drew the curtains went inside my bedroom and locked the doors.

I was sweating badly. Many memories that I had buried were ready to refloat on the surface again.

I straightly went to the bathroom and cleaned myself up.

After getting fresh.

I checked from the window again.

The silhouette of the person was still there.

I didn't know why they were there, but one thing I was sure about:

this was all about the night two years ago.

The night of that accident.

The accident in which Shreshtha died and Anika survived.

I searched for the diary I got from the hospital.

It was safely placed in the third locker of my cupboard.

I opened the brown diary and found three faces inside.

Two I was aware of, since they're always in the headlines, but the third one was someone I needed to research.

There were also some research papers inside.

They were about Wilson Corporation and some secret business of Arthur Wilson - the same people Amelia was talking about and the new friend of Amelia, who is also a Wilson.

I took the medicines that could help me forget everything and allow sleep to engulf me in its embrace.

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In a giant courtroom, The man had a striking appearance with his sleek black hair and piercing green eyes. He was dressed in a modest grey office suit, giving off an air of sophistication.

Despite his youthful appearance, it was challenging to discern his true emotions behind his inscrutable poker face.

Throughout the encounter, his expression remained eerily unchanged, leaving observers in a state of bewilderment, as if they were observing a mannequin rather than a living, breathing individual.

Another man was sitting in the defence place dressed in a black clock. The prosecution was presenting the proof in front of the judge.

The attorney of the defence was silent during that time.

"Mr. Wilson, What you wanna say in this?"

"Your honour I am extremely sorry! It happens due to the negligence of his company staff! He will make sure to sort this out!" The attorney defended the man whom the judge referred to as Mr. Wilson.

"We hope that you will sort this out quickly. Until then we want the government to seize all products of Wilson Corporation and ban them until they don't meet the conditions." The judge's verdicts.

Everyone went silent and the silence in the courtroom was replaced by the sound of chit-chat.

And soon the room was dead silent again as the people went back to their respective works.

A black porch stands in front of the court and the man from the courtroom is standing next to it with the attorney.

"I am sorry Mr. Wilson. That's all I can do!"The attorney added with a sigh.

"It's okay! After all, it was due to our company's negligence that this thing happened. Thanks for your help, Mr. Romeo." He assured the man.

"It's my pleasure sir!" He humbly bowed.

"From now on you are our company's legal advisor. Get your team ready. I am sure their workload is gonna increase." He exclaimed.

"Thank you Mr. Wilson for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Me and my team would work hard for that." The man responded.

"At last this case is closed." A voice from behind spoke.

"But, the reputation is already harmed."

The owner of the voice was now near Mr. Wilson. The youthful man seemed to be about 25 years old, and his eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint, accentuated by their vibrant green colour. He was dressed in a black jacket layered over a crisp white shirt and paired with black pants.

"Let's go!"

"Yup!"

Mr Wilson seat in his Porsche and the young man drove in his Arch 1s.

Two cars can be seen ahead of them and three more cars follow them from behind.

As they rounded the corner, the grandeur of the mansion came into full view. The towering structure, crafted from pristine white marble, was adorned with intricate carvings and ornate embellishments. The lavish details of the mansion's exterior hinted at the opulence that awaited inside.

The mansion exuded an air of opulence with its pristine white, calming blue, and regal purple decor. Each wall was adorned with meticulously crafted and intricate designs, showcasing the skill and artistry of the craftsmen. In the heart of the hall, a stately statue of a fairy stood, her ethereal presence accentuated by the delicate feathers adorning her graceful wings.



The cars were parked at their respective places and the man emerged from it.

He with the man walked inside while a few people followed them.

"Andrew! In my office!" Mr. Wilson spoke and soon was dispersed in the giant mansion.

"I am back!" A girly voice rang in the giant hall and echoed through the walls.

"So? Should we celebrate? It's not like you have won any wars!" The young man asserted.

"Alessandro!" She shouted at the man.

"Forget about him. Tell me how was your day?"

"Arthur!" She squealed and jumped in his arms.

"Ohh! My princess!" He hugged her back.

"It was awesome and I even made a new friend." She beamed.

"Really?"

"Yeah! And she is sweet too!! And the professor assigned us to the same team for a group project too.."

"I think it would be a good idea to invite her here to complete your project. "

"Yupp!! I would do that."

"Go and get fresh princess we will talk after that."

"Okh! Bye!" Olivia headed to her room to freshen up and happily invited her new friend over for the group project.

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"Sir, we have a problem!" Oman exclaimed as he entered the room.

The lavish office was designed with rich wood accents, exuding an aura of opulence and wealth. Everywhere, there were subtle hints of extravagance, from the carefully placed Bonsai plants in the corners to the imposing oak table at the center, adorned with intricately crafted lions. These symbols of power, wealth, and prosperity dominated the space. The dark brown interior, complemented by white sofas, created a sophisticated ambiance, while the modern-style chandelier hanging from the ceiling and the strategically placed wall lamp bulbs added a touch of elegance to the room.



"What is it now?" Arthur asked, slightly frustrated.

"Someone is trying to hack our servers!" Oman replied, his voice laced with panic.

"Where the hell is Allesandro?" Arthur demanded.

"He's already working on it, but..." another man trailed off as he entered the room.

"But what?" Arthur asked, raising an eyebrow.

"The hacker wants to talk to you!" the man announced.

"What?" Arthur's voice reflected his shock. "Let's go!" he ordered, without hesitation.

They rushed to the main hall where the computers were located. Allesandro was sitting at one of the computers, his team assisting him.

"What is he saying?" Arthur asked.

"He's constantly asking for you," Allesandro replied.

"Ask him what he wants," Arthur instructed.

"Yeah," Allesandro nodded. "What do you want?"

The screen flickered to life, displaying the hacker's message: "So, Mr. Arthur Wilson is here. The great businessman who isn't afraid of anyone!"

"What do you need?" Allesandro asked.

The hacker's response appeared on the screen: "I heard he isn't afraid of anyone! I just want to confirm."

Suddenly, all the screens returned to normal.

"What happened?" Arthur shouted.

"He's gone!" Allesandro announced.

"How? What was he talking about? How is he going to check it?" Arthur's voice was laced with frustration as he raked his hands through his hair.

"God knows!" Allesandro muttered.

Just then, Olivia's scream echoed through the mansion.

The men rushed to her room.

"What happened, princess?" Arthur asked, embracing Olivia.

"Brother, this! This!" she pointed to the shattered glass on the floor and a blood-covered paper lying nearby.

Allesandro picked up the paper and opened it.

"It's him!" he announced.

"This motherfucker!" Arthur exclaimed.

"Find him at any cost!"

"Allesandro, recheck the mansion's security. How did this person get in?" Arthur ordered.

"Yeah," Allesandro replied.

"Masimo, change the window of this room and tighten security even more!" Arthur instructed.

"Yes, sir!" Masimo responded.

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