ll eventually find its way into the d

the room reflected the power and height of the inhabitant and was a show of riches. Though the floor to ceiling windows framed an

him uneasy. Greystone Properties has accumulated a significant wealth by means of backdoor agreements and property value manipulation. Scandals like the inflated property prices in the East Village and the Fi

Greystone's side during a bitter conflict over a well-known Ponzi fraud. Greystone had damaged Thompson's career by falsifying data usin

lance crew. Having just left the Metropolitan Club after a distinguished real e

er from his list. The phone w

me to increase our output. I wish Thompson and Rodrig

n, nodded sharply in reply. Un

e walls of his flat closing in. He breat

centuated his great presence. Though his confident stride and keen features drew attention, his eyes stayed on their work. Aisha, understatedly beautiful, looked great in a dark blue velvet gown that accentuated her Latina ancestry with sensual elegance that hung to her contours

on a familiar person approaching a group of developers discussing questionable offers. Quietly murmur

was tall and unique among the others with his well crafted clothing. He had

sha replied in a cool but enthusiastic

ation of caution and will. "We should

alik's jaw tightened as Greystone kept fixated on Aisha. A

ght-hearted, almost sardonic smile. "McDonnell. Seeing you once again is very lovely

Rodriguez." "We look at the corru

and inquiry. It's nice to meet Ms. Rodriguez. One has heard a lot abou

was focussing on Aisha. Greystone, we are not in t

cool-headedness. "enough praise for no

Malik. "And I assume that you both're assuming the persona of

m. You might make such a claim. Our ideal

s a rather noble activity. But Ms. Rodriguez, exercise care. greater f

e glanced quickly at the screen. "I have some pressing business to tend to

His eye followed Greystone, a mix of annoyance and wrath.

ng path with her gaze. We have to keep focus

shattering glasses and liquids across the floor. A scream as keen as a needl

d spoke nervously. "We have t

Looking back, Aisha was being kept apart from him by a throng of scared guests.

sort through the crowd.

e tried to connect, but too much was happening. Looking back, she was b

ing her down. Her mind flying as she emerged from the building, she stumble

isha knew their relationship would fail even with their clear bond. Malik's financial position, great presence, and opposing viewpoi

heir relationship could be, they had never dreamed of how much the quest for the truth would bring them togethe

descending on her. Their next steps would be vital as the truth dangled just beyond their reac

higher than ever. Greystone's dominion and the conflict between Malik and Aisha meant