(6)Devious Conspiracy

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:44:11 +0000

The business party was supposed to be a celebration of success. Crystal chandeliers glowed above a hall filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and the low murmur of influential guests discussing deals and fortunes. The man stood quietly near the center of the crowd, dressed as sharply as the others, but there was something unsettling in the stillness of his posture. Before anyone could truly notice him, he suddenly pulled out a small bottle of kerosene and splashed its contents over himself. For a split second, confusion rippled through the room—until the sharp scent of fuel filled the air. Then a spark appeared.