Chapter 149

“Stiles, Stiles, Stiles,” Alexander hollered as he heard the sound of the gun.

“Be calm, he is still alive, for the moment. Now, he is my hostage, so I'm giving you just three hours to return my gold, or else, I will kill your brother,” the voice said before hanging up.

Alexander sighed, and Kate approached him. “What are you going to do now? Stiles’ life is in danger.”

Alexander scratched his head, while Lion stepped forward. “You should meet him and return the gold. I have another way to catch him.”

Alexander asked, and Lion explained the plan to them.

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Stiles was forced to sit down on the sofa, with several bodyguards pointing guns at him.

“I can’t believe this is happening, Firelord. You’re like a father to me. You… you watched over me until I grew up, and now you’re doing all this, why?” Stiles asked.

Firelord gulped his wine and scoffed, “Father? I’ve never seen you as a son. I saw you as a mere investment I had to protect. And even now, you’re more valuable than you think!”