“This is Nathan." Andrei recognized his voice immediately. “Nathan, why are you using a random number to call me?”“It’s a long story, but I no longer have my phone with me; I am using a friend’s phone to call you."“Oh, what happened?” Nathan didn’t want to tell him the full details of what happened over the phone, especially with John in the room.“I got into an accident; I am currently in a local hospital. I called because of my hospital bill. I need about $5,300 to cover the bill."“Oh my gosh, you got into an accident!”“Yeah, but it’s not that serious; I am fine now."“Okay, send me the account that I will send the money to. I will send you $10,000." Nathan expected Andrei to agree to pay his hospital bill, but he didn’t expect him to add to the money.“Wow, thanks a lot, man. I will send you the account you will send the money to. I will get in touch with you when I get discharged." Nathan knew that he might need Andrei’s help with his current predicament.“Cool, I will be expe
***Two days later, it was a bright morning, with the sounds of machines beeping in the background and distant chatter coming from outside the ward. It was the day that Nathan was about to get discharged. John went to go get the doctor for him to come and finalize the discharge. Moments later, John came back into the ward with a white paper in hand.“The doctor has finalized the discharge; we can head out of the hospital now,” John said with a smirk as he sat down at the edge of Nathan’s bed.Nathan smiled as he got up from the bed. “That’s good to hear,” As they came out of the entrance of the hospital, John turned to look at Nathan. “Should we head over to my apartment?”Nathan has been doing a lot of thinking since he was still in the ward. He didn’t want to go back to John’sapartment;, he felt John’s apartment was compromised and that it was not safe for him anymore. He placed one hand on John’s shoulder. “Look, I don’t think it’s safe for me to stay at your apartment again, becau
***Later in the afternoon, Gwen arrived in front of Nathan’s apartment building with her driver and two bodyguards. She went into the building with the bodyguards by her side. As she got to Nathan’s apartment door, she saw that it was locked. She brought out the spare key that she had as she opened it and went in. She looked around, and there was no sign of Nathan.But Gwen noticed something: she didn’t see Nathan’s laptop on the bedside stand that was close to the bed. When she last came to see Nathan and didn’t find him home, she saw the laptop there. The fact that the laptop was missing only meant that Nathan left his apartment willingly and that there was no four-play.Gwen proceeded to check his wardrobe, as she saw that it was half empty, which only meant that Nathan took those clothes himself. This only meant that Nathan left his apartment willingly. Gwen didn’t want to believe that Nathan would go out of town without informing her, but that was a possibility, and why his numb
***Later in the evening, when the moon had set outside, Nathan was sitting behind a table in the underground hidden bar. He hasn’t left the bar since this morning; he was also using it as a cover. Suddenly, his cellphone started ringing on the table in front of him. He picked it up and saw that it was Andrei as he answered the call.“I am at the location that you asked me to meet you at, but how do I get into the underground hidden bar? I have no idea how I should make my way over there.”“Don’t worry, wait for me where you are; I will come pick you up."“Okay,” After that, Nathan ended the call as he got up from the chair that he was sitting on. He went to get Andrei from above. A couple of minutes later, he came back into the bar with Andrei as they sat in front of each other behind a small table that was in a secluded corner of the bar.“So, should we order something to drink?" Andrei inquired, raising an eyebrow.Nathan called a waiter over as he told him the drink he would like
"I currently require accommodations and cannot return to my previous apartment. It would be greatly appreciated if you could assist me in securing a new place to stay. My whereabouts must remain confidential, and I cannot tolerate any form of surveillance or tracking."Andrei rested one hand under his chin as he spoke. "I can assist you in finding new accommodations. In fact, I have a real estate agent here in Belloberg whom I can contact," Nathan smiled upon hearing this. Andrei retrieved his phone and dialed the agent's number. After several rings, the agent answered the call. Andrei explained to the agent that he urgently needed an available apartment. The agent mentioned a vacant two-bedroom apartment and suggested that Andrei visit to determine if it met his requirements.Recognizing Nathan's urgent need for housing, Andrei informed the agent that there was no need to inspect the apartment and that Nathan desired it. He instructed the agent to contact Nathan in the morning to fin
“You don’t have to worry about anything that I did for you. You are my brother, and I want to make sure that you get the revenge that you deserve.” Andrei said it with a straight face.“Thanks a lot, man. I don’t know what I would have done without you." Even though Nathan knew where Andrei was coming from, he was still very grateful for the help that Andrei was rendering to him.***Meanwhile, Gwen was lying on her bed with her eyes on the ceiling; she was lost in her thoughts. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something might be wrong with Nathan missing. She started recalling how Nathan was kidnapped at the hospital a while back, and since then she hasn’t heard or seen Nathan. But from the way Nathan’s apartment was left, she could tell that Nathan got free from the kidnapping and was no longer sick.But who was behind the kidnapping? That was what she had no idea about and one of the things that was bothering her. From everything that she has seen so far, Gwen can tell that Nath
***The following morning, the sun illuminated the entire city. Nathan was standing outside of a large apartment building; he wore a black hoodie, and his face was barely visible. He was waiting for the apartment agent to show up. Moments later, the apartment agent showed up.Ass he took Nathan over to the apartment, he showed him around the two-bedroom apartment; everything was top-tier. Nathan quickly took a liking to the apartment.The apartment came with furniture, which was one of the main reasons why the rent was high. It also comes with a maintenance fee every month. Nathan signed the apartment agreement form as he paid for the first three months in the apartment. Nathan was grateful to Andrie for setting everything up.“Congratulations on your new apartment.” The apartment agent shook Nathan’s hand as he went out of the apartment. Nathan made sure to lock the apartment door from inside as he went into one of the bedrooms and laid down.As he gazed at the ceiling, ‘I am not goin
Nathan quickly took out a pen and paper from the bedside drawer; even though he hadn’t bought anything in the apartment yet, things were already in the apartment.Nathan sat on one of the couches in the living room as he started composing the letter. “Dear Gwen, I know you must have been looking for me for some time now. I just want to let you know that I am fine. The people who kidnapped me that day at the hospital are workers for my late parents. I won’t be coming to work for some time; I don’t know for how long, but I need to get some important answers. I will miss you dearly. I will reach out to you when I finally get the answers I am looking for and when I am back. Please don’t bother searching for me, yours truly, Nathan.”Nathan sealed the letter in a brown envelope that was next to him. He spoke softly. “I just hope this letter will be enough to get Gwen to stop looking for me and move on with her life.” Nathan’s next move was to get someone who would deliver the letter to the
***Nathan sat in his dimly lit motel room, the events of the past few days weighing heavily on his mind. With Josh gone and his quest for revenge fulfilled, he felt a strange sense of emptiness gnawing at him. He knew he needed to leave the city for a while, to clear his head and find some semblance of peace to be able to think of his next move.As he pondered his options, an idea struck him like a bolt of lightning. He reached for his phone and dialed Andrei's number, his heart pounding with anticipation."Hello?" came Andrei's voice on the other end of the line."Andrei, it's Nathan," he said, his tone earnest. "I was wondering if I could come and spend some time with you in Romania."There was a brief pause before Andrei responded, his voice tinged with caution. "Nathan, are you sure that's a good idea? After all, you're the one responsible for Andrew's death. It might not be safe for you here."Nathan's heart sank at Andrei's words, the reality of his situation crashing down on h
***Nathan leaned forward in his chair, his expression serious as he addressed his subordinates through the group call. "Alright, listen up," he began, his voice low and commanding. "We've got a job to do, and we need to do it right."The faces of his subordinates appeared on the screen, their expressions reflecting a mixture of determination and anticipation as they awaited his instructions."We're going after Josh," Nathan continued, his tone unwavering. "But we're going to do it on our own terms. We can't afford any mistakes, so we need to be smart about this."One of the subordinates, a burly man with a stern expression, nodded in agreement. "Understood, boss," he said, his voice gruff. "What's the plan?"Nathan leaned back in his chair, his mind racing as he formulated his strategy. "We'll split into teams and approach from different angles," he explained, his voice steady. "I'll give each of you a specific location to rendezvous with Josh, and from there, we'll move in and take
Frustration surged through Josh like a raging river as he stormed out of the hotel, his jaw clenched with determination. The hunt for Nathan had hit yet another dead end, and the thought of his elusive adversary slipping through his grasp filled him with an overwhelming sense of anger.As he stepped out into the cool afternoon air, Josh's mind raced with plans and strategies. He knew that returning to his mansion would give him the space and resources he needed to regroup and come up with a new approach.Climbing into his waiting car, Josh slammed the door shut with a resounding thud, his thoughts consumed by the singular goal of capturing Nathan and reclaiming what was rightfully his.The streets of Belloberg city passed by in a blur as the car sped towards Josh's mansion, the rhythmic hum of the engine a constant reminder of the urgency of his mission. With each passing moment, his determination only grew stronger, fueled by the burning desire to emerge victorious in his battle agai
Karina's smile faltered slightly at Gwen's words, her gaze dropping to her hands folded in her lap. "I know, Gwen. It was terrifying," she admitted quietly, her voice barely above a whisper.Gwen reached out, gently placing a hand on Karina's arm in a gesture of comfort. "Karina, you don't have to pretend with me. If something happened, if there's anything you need to talk about…" she trailed off, her voice filled with genuine concern.Karina's gaze lifted to meet Gwen's, her eyes reflecting a mixture of gratitude and apprehension. "Thank you, Gwen. I appreciate that," she replied softly, offering a grateful smile.Gwen squeezed Karina's arm gently before withdrawing her hand, her gaze lingering on her friend's face. "So, do you know who the men were? How did you manage to escape?" she pressed, her curiosity getting the better of her.Karina hesitated for a moment, her gaze flickering with uncertainty. She knew she couldn't reveal the full extent of Nathan's involvement, couldn't risk
As he pressed forward, Nathan heard his name being called out from behind him. Instinctively, he quickened his pace, his heart hammering in his chest. He glanced over his shoulder and caught sight of a figure approaching rapidly."Keep moving," Nathan muttered to himself, his mind racing with thoughts of danger. He didn't recognize the person trailing him, and in that moment, his instincts screamed at him to flee.Before he could react, the figure lunged forward, arms outstretched in an attempt to embrace him. Nathan's reflexes kicked in, and with a swift motion of his hand, he conjured a spell that sent the assailant hurtling backward through the air.The man crashed to the ground with a thud, groaning in pain as Nathan wasted no time in putting distance between them. He sprinted down the street, weaving through the labyrinth of alleyways in a desperate bid to escape his pursuer.Footsteps echoed behind him, growing louder with each passing moment. Nathan's heart pounded in his ears
Karina's heart ached at Nathan's words, her mind flooded with a mixture of emotions. She couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness at the thought that Nathan had been carrying this burden alone for so long, without anyone to confide in."Nathan, you don't have to hide anything from me," she said, her voice filled with sincerity. "I love you, no matter what."There was a brief moment of silence between them, as the weight of Karina's words hung in the air. Then, Nathan spoke, his voice filled with gratitude and relief."Thank you, Karina," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Thank you for understanding."Karina smiled, her heart overflowing with love and gratitude for the man she loved. "You saved my life, Nathan. I owe you everything."As they bid each other farewell, Karina couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over her. With Nathan by her side, she knew she could face whatever challenges lay ahead, together. And as she ended the call, she couldn't help but feel a glimm
***Meanwhile, Nathan's mind raced, the adrenaline still coursing through his veins. Despite the relief of having saved Karina and eliminated the immediate threat of Andrew, he knew that they were not out of danger yet. Andrew's men were still out there, and they needed to be dealt with before they could pose any further harm."Stop the car," Nathan commanded, his voice firm and resolute.The subordinate glanced at him, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "But sir, shouldn't we keep moving? We need to get you and Miss Karina to safety."Nathan shook his head, his expression determined. "We can't just leave those men behind. They're dangerous, and they need to be stopped."Without hesitation, the subordinate complied, pulling the car to a halt by the side of the road. Nathan wasted no time in reaching for his phone, his fingers flying over the screen as he dialed the emergency number for the police.As the call connected, Nathan quickly relayed the situation to the operator, providing the
As Josh delved deeper into Andrew's background, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping over him. There was something about Andrew that didn't sit right with him, something dark and sinister lurking beneath the surface.But despite his misgivings, Josh knew that he couldn't afford to ignore the connection between Nathan and Andrew. If Nathan had sought refuge in Andrew's house, there had to be a reason. And Josh was determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.With a heavy sigh, Josh made arrangements for a private jet that would take him and his men back to Belloberg city. He had a feeling that the answers he sought lay waiting for him there, and he was prepared to do whatever it took to find them.***The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting long shadows over the desolate streets of Belloberg city as Nathan approached the address Andrew had sent him. The building loomed ominously before him, its skeletal frame a stark contrast against the fading light of day.
Andrei sighed, the weight of their predicament evident in his voice. "Just promise me you'll be careful, Nathan," he implored. "I don't want to lose you."Nathan's throat tightened with emotion at Andrei's words. "I promise," he vowed, his voice unwavering. "I'll do whatever it takes to come out of this alive."With a final exchange of well-wishes, Nathan ended the call, his mind buzzing with a newfound sense of purpose. He knew the stakes were higher than ever, but he refused to let fear dictate his actions. Andrew may have come to Belloberg City, but Nathan was ready to meet him head-on, to confront his enemy and emerge victorious, no matter the cost.***Nathan's mind raced as he absorbed Andrew's ominous message. The sudden shift in priorities left him reeling, his carefully laid plans thrown into disarray by the arrival of his most formidable adversary. With a heavy heart, he realized that his mission to kidnap Josh would have to be put on hold indefinitely. Andrew's presence in