Chapter10.

Maxime, who was hidden behind a tree, watched Rafael with his gallant strides approach Tjoe's house. As Rafael approached the door, Maxime felt the embers of his anger burn hotter. His heart was filled with disbelief as he realized that all of this was just his half-brother Rafael's evil plan.

Without hesitation, Maxime stepped out of hiding, his face radiating anger. “Rafael!” he called out in a sharp voice that cut through the silence of the night. Rafael turned around in shock, surprised to see Maxime, who should have left.

With a sharp glare, Maxime scolded Rafael, “Was this your plan from the start? Getting Tjoe to blackmail me and deprive me of my job? What are you and Malik planning?" Maxime's eyes radiated a burning rage, like a mountain erupting after a long time of suppression.

Rafael, trying to hide his fear, smiled sarcastically. "All of this is part of our plan. You're just a pawn in our game, Maxime. We feel the need to clean up 'nuisances' like you."

Maxime, unable to c