Chapter 121- Unplanned Date

Charles wheeled himself closer to Stephen, his eyes never leaving his. The dim lighting of the factory cast long shadows across his face, his smile more sinister.

"You know, Stephen," Charles started, his voice soft yet reeking with a chilling edge, "I really did want to help you. But you simply could not refrain from the urge to betray me. To run off to another country without a word? Really not how you treat a friend.

Stephen chuckled and slightly shook his head. "That's the real reason, Charles? Because I was leaving? You and I know differently.

Charles joined in the chuckle, a low menacing sound. "Well, you got me there. It wasn't just about you leaving. You've always been in my shadow, but lately… you started stealing my limelight. I've always been top dog, Stephen. I wasn't about to let you take that from me."

Stephen's face darkened as the pieces fell into place. "Victor? He was just a by-product of this petty game you are running?"

Charles eased himself back into his wheelchai
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