Alonso waited for what felt like an eternity, surrounded by a deafening silence before finally breaking it with a question, "Where is Perry? Is she safe?" he inquired with palpable concern, breaking the uncomfortable hush and carried a hint of apprehension.The voice on the other end of the line responded sarcastically, "She seems to be alright, for the time being at least.""I want to speak with her, to hear it for myself that she is unharmed," Alonso demanded, a tinge of anger creeping into his voice. "And let me be clear, if you lay even a finger on her, I will not hesitate to take action."The voice interrupted his threats, "And what exactly will you do?" he sneered."Mr. Montez, or whatever you call yourself, you should know that you have no control in this situation. Perry is in my custody, and I can do as I please with her."The weight of the words hit Alonso like a ton of bricks. The realization that Perry was at the mercy of this unknown person made him feel powerless. He to
As the General observed Alonso's departure, a persistent urge surged within him to intervene. However, he understood that Alonso had already made up his mind about meeting the mysterious caller. "He's a grown man who can make his own decisions," he thought to himself.Although the General desired to accompany Alonso on this venture, Alonso insisted that he go solo. He assured the General that he trusted him to handle any pending matters while he was gone.As the day progressed, the sun gradually set, and the General's unease amplified with Alonso's absence. He couldn't shake off the overwhelming feeling that Alonso was venturing into treacherous terrain. The possibility of Alonso encountering grave danger was apparent.Determined to halt Alonso from taking any risks, the General decided to take action. He embarked on a quest to locate Alonso, calling the chief security officer of the Montillo family on his phone as he walked down the hallway. He urged the security officer to send add
General had been waiting for Goldier's to return for what seemed like an eternity. He checked his phone repeatedly, hoping to see a missed call or a message, but there was nothing. As the minutes turned into an hour, he began to feel a sense of unease.He dialled Goldier's number, but it went straight to voicemail. Frustrated and worried, General made the difficult decision to leave and head back to the hospital.However, he found no solace at home, and his mind could not rest. He felt that staying by Mia's side would bring him some measure of comfort, even with the guards present. As night fell, exhaustion overtook him, and he dozed off in his chair.But his peace was short-lived as he was awakened by a tap on his shoulder. A voice asked him for Alonso's whereabouts, causing General to jolt awake. He instinctively replied without thinking, "He has gone home."The doctor's words echoed in General's mind as he sat by Mia's side, unable to shake off the fear that lingered within him. Th
General sprang into action as soon as he realized that the intruder was getting closer to him but stopped when he heard a familiar voice. He turned on the lights to get a clear view of the person who had barged into his house at such an odd hour, and was taken aback by the sudden appearance of Alonso, but relief washed over him as he realized that Alonso was alive and well. He dropped the bat before unleashing his anger on him."What's the meaning of this? Are you insane? Why are you sneaking into my house at this time of the day? How did you get here? What happened?" he barked at Alonso his mind racing with questions, but Alonso stood quiet before him with his head hung low.When Alonso finally looked up, General was taken aback by what he saw. His face was covered in bruises, and he looked like he had been through a terrible ordeal."What the hell happened to you?" General exclaimed, his voice dripping with emotion.Alonso didn't say a word. He was too weak to speak and could bar
Please don't be frightened, my darling," Sylvester whispered soothingly as his henchmen escorted the Perry, out of the dimly lit room. Once there, she was directed to shower and provided with a resplendent dress, indicative of an upcoming special event."Did you truly believe that I would allow you to suffer without food for several days?" he inquired, a hint of amusement in his voice as they both took their places at a lengthy table. Perry couldn't quite comprehend the sudden shift in her captor's behavior; just yesterday, he had been surly and cruel, but now he appeared downright jovial."Please, do not let fear consume you, my dear. The food is entirely safe," Sylvester reassured her kindly, observing that she had yet to touch her meal. Concerned for her well-being, he approached her and sampled a small portion of her dish, confirming that it was not poisoned.Perry was acutely aware that she had little choice in the matter. The writhing worms in her belly had instigated a fierce
Alonso slept for five hours, and when he finally woke up, he was taken aback by what he saw and heard. Betty was featured on the evening news, and General was quietly watching the broadcast, unaware of Alonso's awakening until he spoke up and requested that the volume be raised.The news report began smoothly, with Betty offering prayers and well wishes to Mia. However, her demeanor changed when it was Perry's turn to be discussed. "Perry's current predicament is a direct result of the poor choices she has made throughout her life," Betty stated, leaving the audience perplexed by her cryptic statement. When pressed for more information, Betty reluctantly provided an explanation.Betty's expression grew grave as she delved into Perry's past mistakes. "Let's start with her ill-fated choice of a spouse. It's quite obvious that she made a terrible decision there," Betty began. "I conducted a thorough investigation into the boy she intends to marry, Alonso, and what I discovered was a s
After an unrelenting barrage of appeals, Alonso ultimately persuaded Lyra to depart from the hospital, he ensured that he would contact her. In exchange for her compliance, he made her vow to keep their conversation confidential, promising her a weekly stipend to ease any financial burdens she may have. ***** Three days had passed since the unfateful attack on Alonso and the bombshell news from Betty. The city was gripped with a palpable tension, eagerly awaiting any news regarding Perry's whereabouts. As night gave way to day, however, there was still no official word from any family members. Throughout these days, Alonso had been working tirelessly to come up with a plan to help Perry. Unfortunately, all of his efforts seemed to have hit a dead-end. Initially, he had considered meeting with the Mafia group but quickly discovered from General that they held a deep-seated grudge towards him. Undeterred, he turned his focus towards forging an alliance with Philip, and a meeting had
"Immediately cease the dissemination of this video," Betty exclaimed with urgency, her eyes widening in distress as she observed the disturbing footage playing before her."I'm afraid that's not possible, Madam. The video is currently being streamed live," General responded, emphasizing the logistical challenges and urging her to comprehend the gravity of the unfolding crisis.Overwhelmed by a profound sense of helplessness, Betty reluctantly sank into a nearby chair, unable to tear her gaze away from the distressing content displayed on the screen."I will make my introduction brief and concise," Sylvester began in the video, his demeanour calm and collected. "As I am certain you are all already aware, Miss Montillo has been abducted. However, the reason behind her captivity remains unknown to you all."He proceeded to unveil his identity, providing a comprehensive explanation for his capture of Perry and articulating his deepest desires. With unwavering clarity, he broadcasted live,