Late afternoon settled gently over Pearl Villa.
Golden light spilled across the garden, brushing against the glass windows and soft marble floors inside.
Laughter echoed in the hallway.
Hope and Asher ran across the living room, their tiny footsteps quick and careless, chasing each other in circles.
"Catch me if you can," Asher shouted, his voice full of excitement.
Hope followed close behind.
"I will catch you this time."
Their laughter filled the house with warmth.
….
Inside the study room, the atmosphere was different.
Quiet.
Focused.
Monica stood near the desk, a tablet in her hand, while Silvey leaned against the table, still processing everything she had just witnessed.
Silvey broke the silence.
"What is that investment about?"
Monica looked at her and smiled faintly.
"The news of the court declaring ACE Finances innocent is everywhere. It is trending across the country."
She placed the tablet down.
