ONE LATE AFTERNOON. At the penthouse’s private office, Evron was reviewing reports from the Black Lotus when he heard something hit the floor outside. Hindi niya sana ito papansinin, pero biglang pumasok sa kaniyang isipan ang asawa niya. He rushed into the living room, only to see his wife lying unconscious on the floor. “Blythe!” His heart nearly stopped. Mabilis niyang nilapitan ang asawa saka sinuri ang pulso nito at paghinga. Everything seemed normal. But she wouldn’t wake up. Kinabahan si Evron dahil ngayon lamang nangyari ito. He immediately grabbed his phone and called Gia, Gavin’s sister. The woman answered after a few rings. “Hello, Kuya Evron. What happened?” “My wife passed out. Can you come?” “Humihinga ba siya?” tanong ni Gia. “Yes.” “Pulse?” “Normal.” “An

