Lawton worked to arrange the remaining boxes on the small living room floor, while Amanda tried to assist. The presents certainly made her happy. Then they stopped a moment as a knock on their front door reverberated throughout the flat. "Who might that possibly be?" Amanda asked herself out loud. Lawton frowned, walking to the door. Their landlady looked at him coldly when he opened it. Lawton was immediately on edge as her lips pursed and her eyes narrowed. Lawton said, "Hello," a little warily. "You stupid tenant, don't 'Hello' me!" The landlady spat, her voice dripping with anger. "Where's my rent money?" There was some discomfort in Lawton's stomach. His rent issues had escaped his notice because he was too busy worrying about his mother's condition and hospital bills. "I apologize. Concerns for my mother's health had taken over my thoughts. I swear to have the money for you in a few days." Snorting mockingly, the landlady said, "You say that all the time, Lawton. I don't w

A few metres from his apartment, Lawton considered the conversation he had with Amanda earlier. His disappointment at not being able to provide his beautiful wife with a stress-free life was understandable. There were schemes and angry ideas racing through his head. The landlady's ultimatum and Amanda's weeping eyes loomed large over him. He needed to visit Smithson, but things were getting worse by the minute. “I have to handle all of this soon,” he told himself. Lawton was feeling a chilly, isolating terror while everyone else was out having a great time. He was unaware that someone with ill intentions, the man who had been listening in earlier was now watching him from his cab, his lips pursed in a menacing smile. Lawton waited for a taxi on the side of the road. He needed a cab to get to Smithson quickly. His mind was racing with ideas. The mysterious stranger who had put the bug on his phone drove the cab closer to Lawton and that pulled up. Unaware of the risk the cab drive

They drove with such speed and urgency as they drove into the estate, which carried a sense of prestigious and affluent aura which was present, the neighborhood was topnotch, known for its opulent residences and luxurious amenities and buildings. From the main entrance of the large gate which had two guards behind the revealing gate, a control was pressed to open the gate. But surrounding the gate were ornate which were used to adorn it and its intricate metalwork made the gate transparent and intriguing. You could see the penthouse from outside the gate.As they drove into the courtyard you could see a path leading to the entrance of the house which are lined with impeccable flowers and greenery that have nice fragrances which blossom and dance in the gentle breeze.The car rushed into the garage as Lawton who was in pain was wheeled out of the car in a bed trolley. They rushed him into the foyer that radiated wealth and luxury, it had polished marble floors that glittered under or

Lawton's heart raced as he watched Smithson's men secure Korvich in the makeshift interrogation chamber. The encounter in the warehouse had been heated, and now that Korvich was in their hands, the true challenge had only begun.The faint light from the single hanging lamp cast harsh shadows on Korvich's face, emphasizing the deep lines left by years of bitterness and hatred. Smithson stood beside Lawton, his gaze locked on the captive man. "We need to extract as much information as we can from him," Smithson remarked in a quiet, determined tone. "This is our chance to get to the bottom of everything." Lawton nodded as his mind raced. "I understand. But we also have to be careful. Korvich is dangerous, and we cannot underestimate him." Smithson's expression relaxed slightly. "I have already reinforced security surrounding the hospital. We cannot afford any more disasters. Be rest assured that your mom will not be get any unwanted visitation.”Lawton allowed himself a small moment o

Lawton came home to see Amanda getting ready to go out. She was standing in front of the mirror, carefully applying makeup—a sight that caught him off guard. He locked the door behind him and continued towards her. His curiosity was stirred. He couldn't fathom any reason why she would be leaving at this hour of the day. Trying to recall if they had any plans for the evening, he meticulously searched his memory. Though he struggled to remember, nothing came to his mind."Are you going somewhere, Amanda?" With a voice that was just slightly nervous, he asked. Amanda looked up at him, determination and worry mixed together on her face."I am," she answered truthfully. "Barry Colton invited me to dinner." Lawton's eyes widened in surprise. "Barry Colton? The businessman?"Amanda nodded. "Yes, he said he has a business proposal to discuss with me."Lawton scowled, his protective reflexes kicking in. "Are you sure about this? Barry is known for his charisma, but he's also a highly power