A few minutes after Don placed the call, the backup team arrived and in less than five minutes, the kidnappers were arraigned while the lifeless Charles was carried out of the cabin.The men made their way out of the bush to the highway. They carefully placed Charles inside the backseat of the range rover.The abductors were forced inside a heavily guarded van. Don sat next to the range rover’s driver after the other vehicles left.“We need to get him to a hospital.” The man holding up Charles in the back seat cried out.Don’s phone began to ring. He quickly responded. “I was just about to give you a call boss.”“What’s the situation over there?”Don sighed and stole a glance at Charles. “Your friend is unconscious. They tortured him badly and right now, we need to get him to a hospital. We’ve captured the bastards. Scarface and the rest will take them to the mansion while I’ll get Charles to a hospital.“What is your location?”“We just got off Florence Avenue. If we don't get Charle

“Give me a call the moment he wakes up,” Nathan told Dr. Fenning; the doctor in charge of Charles at the estate.The doctor nodded in understanding and Nathan stepped out. He got to the living room where Larry was seated. Meanwhile, McDonald and Henry left the estate about an hour ago.“Take me to my mansion,” Nathan told Larry and stepped out.Larry hurried after him.By 8 pm, Nathan was back at his mansion. He adjusted his mask and dusted off his suit. Immediately after he alighted from the car, Jackson came to meet him.“Where are they?”“Basement. The usual spot.” Jackson supplied and marched toward the basement. Nathan followed him.When Nathan arrived in the basement, he met about five men dressed in cargo pants seated on the floor. They had been stripped of their shirts and face masks. Don and his colleagues were surrounding them.Nathan placed his hands behind him and stood before them with his legs spread apart.“Are you guys going to be civil or do we do it the old way?”“Yo

“I want us to hit the VIP restaurant outside school,” Avery stated.Henry felt his pants pocket. He quickly pulled out his phone and after glancing at the screen, he frowned.“Are you okay?”“I just got an emergency text. I need to leave right now.” He said and began walking away.It was a bro code and Nathan was familiar with it. There was no text message. Henry just made up an excuse to grant them privacy.Nathan walked up to Avery.She cleared her throat loudly. “Now that Henry is gone, I guess the two of us can hang out.”“Sure!”They made their way out of the auditorium. While they were headed toward the parking lot, Nathan heard whispers emanating from every corner, carrying his name.“People are going to be talking about your situation with Kelvin for a very long time,” Avery said.She leads Nathan to her Lexus. He took the front seat and was stunned when Avery mounted the driver’s seat.“Since it’s my treat, I’ll drive.”Nathan chuckled and stationed his seatbelt around him. A

Avery was pissed at the way the manager was ridiculing Nathan. She faced him with her brows furrowing in annoyance. “You can’t talk to people like that. You should speak to Nathan with respect. He’s human like anyone else.”Kelvin broke out laughing. “I guess Avery was the one who paid for their food. He can’t afford a bottle of water so that makes him less of a human.”The manager turned to the security officer. “Daniel, I think you should call the cops. This guy here needs to be thought a valuable lesson so that next time, he’ll know his limits.”“Seriously? Who gets punished for self-defense!” Avery ranted.Daniel waved his phone. “Just what I was about to do before he demanded to see you. I’ll go ahead and call them.”“Can I speak with you privately?” Nathan threw the question at the manager.The manager turned to him with a glare. “No!”Derrick flashed an impish grin.“I need you to hear me out.” Nathan implored.“Don’t worry. The cops are going to hear you out.” Daniel said and

Avery slowly turned around to face Nathan. She lowered her head. Nathan closed the gap between them. He then tilted her jaw with two fingers, causing her to look him straight in the face.“Come with me!” Nathan breathed on Avery’s face.He didn't wait for her response. Nathan grabbed her by the hand and began leading her into the house.Avery followed Nathan to the bedroom. She settled by the edge of his bed. Nathan then stepped out to the living room and returned a few moments later with a glass of water. He passed it to Avery.“Thank you!” she mumbled and took the glass without looking up at Nathan.Nathan sat right next to her on the bed. He didn't ask her what was placing her on the edge. It was evident that it was related to the whole matchmaking thing with Derrick.Avery took a sip from the glass and placed it on the table.Nathan reached for her hand and then locked hands with her.“I wish I can forget every damn thing in the world right now.” She professed.Nathan wrapped his