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Cinea was the capital and political center of Colchis. The most powerful families and businesses were all established in Cinea. It had a very unique hierarchy.

On the top, there were the four most powerful families called the 'Great Families'. They were the most powerful families in the country. These were old families with very deep foundations and controlled various industries. They had over 100 years of heritage.

The 4 families were the Tang family, the Song family, the Yang family, and the Wang family. Apart from these Great families, there were 3 other elite families who were almost on par with the Great Families. They were the Sun family, the Xi family, and the Mo family.

Then below these seven families were the so-called 'Tier 1' families. Although these families were not as powerful as the elite families, they were still very influential and prosperous. Most of these families had large businesses. Some of them were rooted in the government and military. Most of the top Tier 1 families were established in Zijin. Zijin was the commercial capital of Colchis and about 600 miles from Cinea. And then the rest of the families were referred to as commoner families.

The children from these Great families, especially the direct heirs and heiresses were trained in their family businesses from a young age. They were generally famous amongst their peers. Almost all members from Tier 1 families would try to form relationships with them. Therefore, these scions were treated with utmost respect wherever they went. People would suck up to them to get in their good graces, as any such connection would create opportunities for themselves and their families.

As soon as the two men entered the café their presence immediately captured the attention of everyone including Song Yue and Bing Xue. Yue actually belonged to the Song family and Xue was from Zijin's Bing family. Despite that, they were intrigued by these two men. It was not their appearance because they couldn't see them as both of them were in disguise.

One of them was around 192 cm. He had black hair, black eyes, and a very muscular and bulky build. He wore a mask. He had a strong and powerful presence. Similarly, the other man was around 184 cm. He was leaner and stood in a very nonchalant manner. However, his every action was measured and graceful. He was wearing a black cap and a white mask. He also had a pair of blue aviators. If one carefully observed them, one could conclude that these two had great origins. They probably belonged to one of the elite families.

Soon the manager came to greet them. Then they were taken to the back office of the café. As they were about to go to the back office, the person with the blue aviators paused. He then turned and glanced towards the table where Xue and Jue were sitting. After taking a glance he turned around and both of them continued towards the back office.

On the other side-

Song Jue said excitedly, "Yaah!! Did you see them!?"

Xue replied, "Of course, everyone saw them!", then looking straight at Jue she asked, "Who are they??"

Song Jue replied, "I don't know!!" Her reply surprised Xue.

Jue was from the Song family. She was well informed about all the prominent members in the Great families. Also, being an investigative journalist, she had a strong information network. Still, she had no idea about those two.

Jue continued, "Just looking at them I can say they have incredible identities. However, I'm also sure that none of them are from the elite families."

"This is quite interesting!!!"

Jue said, "…. their presence was so amazing, especially that dude in the blue aviators. His actions were elegant as if he was royalty."

Then turning to Xue she asked, "What do you think? Also!! did you notice that the aviator dude glanced towards our table before going away?"

Xue replied, "Maybe he was looking at us maybe he wasn't. I can't say for sure."

She continued, "They seem to be familiar with the manager. Either they are friends with the owner or they know them. Anyways, let's ask someone."

She then waived to a young waitress. When the waitress was near their table, they ordered some snacks and asked her to pack them. Then they asked the waitress to bring them the bill. After they paid the bill, collected the packed food they gave her a handsome tip. When the waitress was about to leave, Song Jue asked her, "Have you been working here long?"

The waitress replied, "About 8 months now."

Jue continued, "I have a question. Do you know who were those two men??"

The waitress stood there without saying anything looking perplexed.

Xue immediately said, "If it's something confidential then you don't have to say. We understand."

However, the waitress was in a dilemma. She liked these two girls. They were beautiful, kind and had even tipped her generously.

She finally decided and said, "It's not that I don't want to say something, it's just that I don't know much."

Xue asked, "What do you know??"

The waitress replied, "I don't know their identities but they are closely related to the new owner of this café. Since I have started working here, they have visited three times including today."

"They are always received very respectfully by the manager and taken to the back office."

"This is all I know. Actually, the manager had told the entire staff not to talk about them with other people."

Saying this she greeted the girls and left their table.

After listening to what the waitress told them, some of their assumptions were confirmed, while it also raised many new questions. However, they decided to shelve this discussion for later and as they were about to leave the café, they saw the 2 men coming out of the backroom and heading towards the exit.

The girls also followed them outside. When they reached the street, the girls looked towards them. Both of them had entered into a black jeep. Their gazes met each other for a brief moment. Then, the man with the aviator glasses started the jeep and they rode off.

Xue was looking at the aviator dude whereas Jue was focused on the other person.

After they departed, Song Jue said, "Did you look at the car plates? That is not an ordinary registration number. I think they have some close association with the government!!"

"And also, that tall man. He has a domineering physique. He might belong to an elite fighting force. This just keeps getting more and more interesting…"

"Hmm!! I need to dig deeper."

Xue didn't reply. She was lost in her thoughts as she was still thinking about the man with the blue aviators. Something about him caught her attention. She didn't know what it was or why it was so. This had never happened before, especially not towards any man. He was the first man that piqued her curiosity. She had an urge to find out more about him.

Suddenly Jue shook her and said, "Yaa girl!! Are you listening to me!? I said aren't those two interesting. I think I should investigate more about them."

Xue replied, "Yeah, sure."

Jue looked towards her in surprise and said, "I thought you would say to leave it alone…. Tehehehe…. who knew our Xue has finally been moved by a man!"

Xue immediately said, "pftttt…. What moved? I am just a bit curious. Besides, you are also very interested, aren't you?"

Jue said, "Ohh! Little Xue you don't need to hide. By the way which one moved you, the aviator guy or the big guy."

Xue replied, "Stop spouting nonsense, ok!! It's not like that. However, when you find something inform me as well."

Jue winked at Xue and said, "Sure I will."

Jue had decided to stay in Xue's apartment for a week until she went for her next assignment. As they both felt tired, they took a cab and went to Bing Xue's apartment.

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Inside the black jeep, the two men were discussing their plans. One of them was Yang Li and the other one was Zhou Jin. Yang Li was wearing the blue aviators.

Yang Li said to Zhou Lin, "I talked to my sister yesterday about the expansion of the cardiothoracic department. She has hired two doctors from Westphalia and one from Uruk. However, it's still not enough. She wants to hire young and talented cardiothoracic surgeons."

"Tell Wentian to aid sister and quickly finish the hiring process."

Zhou Lin, "If you informed me earlier, I would have finished it by now."

Yang Li, "Initially sister didn't want me to interfere. But the Yang's are meddling with the hospital. So, she called me."

Yang Li continued, "Also the two girls in the café just now. Get me all their information, especially the one with hazel eyes in the blue T-shirt."

On hearing this, Zhou Jin was stunned. He had been with Yang Li for 8 years now. But this was the first time he had received such an order from him. It was the time he had taken an interest in a girl.

Zhou Jin made a call to Wentian as the car ride continued.