He Strikes Back: The Underestimated Heir of Nile

Chapter 7: Redemption and forgiveness

Xavier's mind raced as he stood before Miles, sweat beading on his brow, his knees threatening to buckle under the weight of fear.

Desperation fueled his plea, as his allies had been defeated with ease.

"Please, Miles, I beg you. Spare me. I will do anything to make it up to you, in any way you want me to," Xavier implored, his voice trembling with each word.

Miles regarded Xavier with a cold, calculating stare.

Xavier's gaze shifted, his eyes darting around the room as he attempted to craft an interesting offer. "I-if you let me live," he stammered, "we can form a powerful alliance in business. We could dominate the business world, you and me, side by side."

Miles, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes, allowed a low chuckle to escape his lips. "Do you know what the funny thing is?,"

"No, no, what?" Xavier asked, a sheen of sweat glistening on his forehead.

Miles took a step closer, his voice razor-sharp. "You see, people are fickle creatures. They wrong others, forgetting their o