James's eyes were cold and unfeeling. “You’re lucky you’re still alive,” he said, his voice devoid of sympathy. “Consider this an act of mercy from Lord Cloud."If you lead us to the rest of your gang tomorrow, my master might decide to spare you. But for now, this is where you’ll stay until we’ve decided your fate.”With a final, disdainful glance, James turned and walked out of the cell. He slammed the door shut behind him with a loud and resounding clang, leaving the fake barman alone in the oppressive darkness.The fake barman sat on the mattress, his back against the cold wall. The room was freezing, and his breath created visible clouds in the frigid air.His mind raced with a mixture of fear and desperation. He had narrowly escaped death earlier, but now he faced a different kind of torment—one of isolation and life threatening cold. He felt like the cell was starting to weigh on him, its oppressive atmosphere amplifying his sense of dread.He tried to gather his thoughts,
The fake barman jolted awake from his sleep by the icy splash of water that drenched him from his head to his toes. “Time to wake up!” one of Nathan's bodyguards barked. He gasped and his heart pounded as he scrambled to sit up on the cold, damp mattress. His body was stiff against the sudden shock of the water. He could barely see any trace of light from where he was, but he could guess that it was already morning. His teeth chattered, and he tried to wipe the water from his face, but his hands were numb. The door creaked open, and the blinding light from the hallway outside momentarily blinded him. Two burly bodyguards stepped into the cell, their expressions as cold as the steel walls where he was imprisoned. The fake barman struggled to his feet, his movements sluggish and uncoordinated. His body still ached from the immense torture he had endured the previous day.The bodyguards moved toward him, their hands gripped his arms with a firm and unyielding force. They didn’t
The vehicle’s interior was so comfortable and warm. Probably the best place he has been in the last twenty-four hours. The SUV was so luxurious, but it did little to alleviate his growing anxiety.James took a seat in the front passenger seat, his eyes locked on the fake barman through the rearview mirror.“We’re heading to the location,” James said to the driver, who nodded in acknowledgment.The SUV roared to life, and the fake barman was jolted as the vehicle sped off. The scenery outside blurred as they left the hotel. The fake barman could see the city moving past through the window, although his thoughts were consumed with the grim task ahead.Minutes felt like hours as the vehicle navigated through the busy streets.The fake barman’s anxiety grew more and more with each passing second, and he could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on him.He knew that if he led them to the wrong place or failed to deliver the necessary information, his fate would be sealed.As
The room’s atmosphere was thick with dread and impending violence.The gang members, bound and helpless, exchanged glances of fear and desperation as the bodyguards readied themselves, each holding a weapon of destruction.The bodyguard with a tattoo on his neck, who was known among Nathan's for his ruthlessness, approached the first of the subdued gang members.His eyes were cold, his movements deliberate.The eyes of the gang members widened in terror, and their pleas for mercy, which started as hushed whispers, now rose into wild cries.“No, please! We didn’t mean to—”The baton came down with brutal force, crashing into the gang member’s ribs.A guttural scream erupted from his mouth, cutting off his desperate pleas.His body buckled under the blow, and he slumped forward, gasping for breath.The room filled with the sickening thud of metal against flesh and the pained gasps and cries of the gang members.“Please, Lord Cloud, have mercy! We were just following orders—”The cries o
The bodyguards sprang into action, roughly hoisting the beaten gang members onto their feet. Despite their weak, trembling protests, the bodyguards showed no mercy as they dragged the criminals out of the warehouse and toward the waiting SUV.The fake barman, his face still contorted with guilt and shame, was escorted along with them, his own restraints a reminder of his betrayal.The SUV’s engine roared to life, and the vehicle began to move, carrying its grim cargo through the city streets. Nathan sat in the back of his car, his gaze fixed on the road ahead, the silence in the vehicle heavy with the weight of their mission. His bodyguards, ever vigilant, flanked the subdued gang members, their expressions stern and unwavering.After a tense drive, the SUV arrived at the gates of the Wilson mansion. The mansion was a grand estate, surrounded by high walls and lavish gardens. Memories of how he was humiliated and disgraced right there flooded his mind, especially when he lost his
"It's a lie!" Liam blurted out as the Wilson family were already gazing at him with suspicion. "Well, as much as I would love to disgrace you right here and now, you are not worth my time and I have not come here for you"His gaze then turned to Victoria whose eyes flashed with anger as she stepped forward. "Then what are you even doing here? This is a private event!”Nathan’s smirk widened. “Private, you say? It seems I’ve arrived at just the right moment.”"You think you can come here and intimate us with?""You might be rich now, but we all know where you got your little wealth, by stealing from us and having an affair with Vanessa"Victoria was panicking deep within here. Nathan was supposed to be dead by now.She had been trying to contact the hitmen she paid since last night but to no avail. Those incompetent fools had once more failed her again! After all the money she paid them, they had the guts to fail again.If she eventually found them, she wouldn't spare them! The per
The Smith family made their way through the grand hall to the center of the commotion. By this time, the Hall was empty, and everyone was outside. Liam’s father, Richard Smith, was the first to approach, his stern face reflecting both concern and disbelief. “Victoria, what on earth is going on here?” Richard’s voice cut through the clamor. “Why is Nathan standing here, disrupting this event? We thought he was out of your lives for good.” Victoria turned to face him, her face flushed with anger and desperation. “My in-law, it’s nothing but a pathetic display from someone we thought was out of our lives forever. "Nathan, our former son-in-law, is back, trying to make a scene and ruin our engagement ceremony.” "He cannot just let go of the fact that Claire no longer wants him" Richard’s eyes narrowed as he took in Nathan’s imposing figure and the expensive entourage. “Is this the same Nathan we all dismissed as a failure? How did he come by all this wealth?” Victoria seize
The gang leader was hesitant to talk at first as his gaze met Victoria's disapproving eyes.But his hesitation was met with a heavy blow from the hands of one of the bodyguards.James, who stood by, grabbed his chin forcefully. “Didn’t you hear Lord Cloud ask you a question?” he barked at him before letting go of his grip, pushing his face forcefully.At this point, he realized that he had no other option but to speak the truth.“It was her,” he managed to mutter.“Louder! I can't hear you!” Nathan snapped, urging him to speak louder so that everyone could hear him clearly.Their leader, frightened by Nathan, immediately spoke up, “It was her, it was Victoria Wilson that hired us to kill you.”The moment the gang leader’s trembling voice confirmed Victoria Wilson’s guilt, a shroud of disbelief and horror fell over the gathered crowd. The Wilson family's atmosphere, once filled with celebration, was now suppressed by a sense of dread and betrayal.“You see...” Nathan said, his gaze li