JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE

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James and Gregor waited in tense silence for almost two hours for Gomer Frenté.

Finally, the device buzzed.

"It's them," James whispered to Gregor with his thumb hovering over the accept button. He pressed it, and brought the phone to his ear.

"Alright, Mr. Wood, or should I say Mr. Eric Wood, the puppet CEO of Emerald Multisource Cooperation?" Gomer Frenté the voice on the other end said with a hint of amusement lacing the words. "I've checked your location, and indeed, you're not with the ESU agents. So, here's what we'll do: meet us in the desert on the outskirts of town. You come alone, bring the information, and we'll have your family there."

Gregor's eyes narrowed at the mention of the location. "they fell for it," he gestured to James, who nodded in understanding.

"I'll be there," James replied with a steady voice "But if anything happens to my family, this deal is off."

Gomer Frenté laughed, a sound that sent chills down James's spine. "You're in no position to make demands, M