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
Victoria, her pride shattered and her composure gone, clung to Nathan's legs, her fingers digging into the fabric of his expensive trousers. Her once-commanding presence had been reduced to that of a desperate, broken woman. Her eyes were pleading as they locked onto Nathan’s.“Please, Nathan, I’m begging you,” she cried, her voice hoarse with emotion. “This is all a misunderstanding! "I never meant for any of this to happen. I swear, I didn’t hire those men! Please, don’t let them take me away!”Nathan’s gaze was unrelenting. “It’s too late for your pleas, Victoria.""The evidence is clear, and the police are here to enforce that you pay for your crimes!” He glanced at the lead officer, who nodded in understanding.Claire, stood helplessly nearby, her face pale and her eyes filled with tears. She reached out to Nathan, her voice trembling. “Nathan, please, think of my mother’s legacy, our family’s reputation."" She’s made mistakes, but she’s not a killer.""Please, don’t do this.
The faces of the Smith family members were filled with disgust and anger, and they began to rally around Richard.They spoke in harsh, judgmental tones, their voices a chorus of condemnation against the Wilson family.Henry Smith, Richard’s brother, added his voice to the outcry. “This family has shown its true colors. Truly nothing good can come out of the Wilson family. They are nothing but a stain on our society!”The other guests, having witnessed the shocking turn of events, were not shy about expressing their disapproval.“So despicable,”“A family of shameless killers,”“Who knows what other heinous crimes they have committed?”Their eyes, once filled with admiration for the Wilson family at the beginning of the event, now reflected nothing but scorn and disdain.As the crowd of guests continued to murmur with increasing disdain, the Wilson family's members were filled with desperation and disgrace.Grandfather Wilson took a bold step to confront the Wilson family.He took a s
“Look at this mess we're in,” Cynthia continued, her voice trembling. “It’s all falling apart. We’re losing everything.”Ivan Wilson, his face etched with frustration and helplessness, paced back and forth.His mind was racing, grappling with the sudden and brutal turn of events. He glanced at his father, Grandfather Wilson, whose stoic demeanor was starting to crack under the weight of the family's crumbling empire.“We are ruined,” Ivan finally cried out, his voice breaking. “Our business partners are already pulling out. They’re abandoning us.”The Wilson family was already starting to crumble after Nathan left the family; Victoria's dilemma only made things worse for them.Grandfather Wilson’s expression gradually changed to a mask of grim determination as he looked around at his family.He had spent decades building the Wilson legacy, and now it was crumbling before his eyes.His voice was steady, though tinged with despair. “We need to think clearly. We must find a way to get o