THE VENGEFUL SON-IN-LAW

CHAPTER 6

"So here’s the deal, I shall extend to you the same mercy bestowed upon you by Anthony, but not without a condition. you must undertake a task on behalf of Harvey, And remember, this meeting? It never happened, got it?"

Harvey had just encountered the woman who asserted herself as his mother. He stood poised to execute the plan devised by the elite members.They had given him a check to hand over to her, testing whether she cared more about the money or making amends for lost time.

Harvey clung to a glimmer of hope, fervently desiring that their suspicions were misplaced. Yet, when he inquired as to her genuine motives for reappearing, she held nothing back. She poured forth her emotions, expressing an ardent longing to assume the role of a mother in his life. Alas, those heartfelt words began to lose their weight as he prepared to shatter her aspirations.

Harvey had searched for her on previous occasions, but she had chosen to remain distant, leaving him to face his struggles alone. How convenient it was for her to reveal herself now, when everything seemed to be going his way.

Without giving her a chance to explain, he swiftly pushed the check towards her, instructing her to depart and never return. As her eyes widened upon seeing the check, she let out a startled exclamation. She wasted no time in folding the check and placing it in her bag, before standing up and leaving without uttering a single word to him.

Harvey felt a wave of devastation wash over him. Discovering her true nature now rather than later may have been a blessing, but his anger consumed him as he stormed out of the restaurant. To his surprise, Lana was waiting for him outside.

She was just about to turn that frown into a smile. "I have something for you," he said with a mischievous grin. He hopped into the car, and as soon as he settled in, she handed him a stack of agreements from Patrick. Not only did she manage to acquire Price Industries for Harvey, but she also set the revenge plan in motion.

Lana had convinced Patrick to merge the Crawford Empire with Price Industries, with a share split of sixty to forty, making him a major shareholder, at least for now. All of that would be transferred to Harvey once the deal was finalized.

Harvey couldn't contain his excitement, but then he paused. "How on earth did you get him to agree to this?" he asked, curious. She looked at him, a sly smile on her face, and simply replied, "It's my little secret." She chuckled, leaving Harvey intrigued and eager to uncover the truth.

She told him to stop asking questions and simply embrace the return of Harvey Price. But he couldn't let it go. "This has something to do with the boxes, right?" he pressed, but Lana remained silent.

"Come on, Harvey! Our plans are in motion now. Just imagine going back home and getting back at Serena and the Darbys. Can you picture the look on their faces? Get ready because you might be returning to the city real soon," she said, excitement shining in her eyes. They exchanged knowing smiles.

Lana left Harvey with thoughts swirling in his mind. Who was she really? Her mystery kept him intrigued. Nobody knew much about her. The idea of being honest with her crossed his mind, but she had been so helpful, and he wasn't willing to jeopardize their relationship. If there was anyone he could trust, it was Lana.

She had become incredibly valuable to him, and if he ever hoped to gain an advantage over Margaret and his other enemies, he knew he would absolutely need her. However, the details of her story would have to wait for another time.

He glanced at her, mischief twinkling in his eyes, when suddenly her phone rang, causing her to jump in alarm. A troubled expression crossed her face, and as he tried to inquire about it, she snapped at him, demanding that he back off.

Lana never intended for her personal life to intertwine with her business dealings with Harvey. The secret she guarded was something she never wanted him to uncover, and the last thing she needed was for him to meddle in her affairs. She was confident he wouldn't find anything, but one could never be too certain.

"Lana, listen to me. You've been a huge help to me, so maybe it's time I return the favor. I could never betray you after everything we've been through. You gotta start trusting me," he pleaded.

Without wasting a second, she told him to back off, swearing at him as she swiftly exited the car. Lana had just discovered that Harvey had hired someone to dig into her past.

Harvey's doubts started creeping in, contemplating whether to call it off. Little did he know, she had an arrangement with the elite Club that if such a situation ever arose, she would be obligated to cut ties with him. Under no circumstances could he find out her true identity.

 Lana might have been going on a different identity, but that was the only way to run from the people who were after her. if her true identity was revealed it put everything she worked for in jeopardy the elite club made sure that lana’s  replacement was already waiting for Harvey in the cabin.

Now that we've managed to reclaim Price Industries, it's time they delve into the true intentions of the elite club. Harvey arrived at the cabin and encountered a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Lana in terms of physique.

Introducing herself as Jessica Allen, the mere thought of Lana being replaced without any explanation from the club made Harvey feel nauseous. He fought tooth and nail to retrieve her, but all his efforts were in vain.

"Harvey, they warned you to never dig into the personal lives of those they assign for security reasons. But now, with Price Industries in our grasp, it's time for you to contribute," they said, mentioning Jessica's involvement in finalizing contracts with Patrick. 

He wasn't quite sure what they meant, but he was determined to find out. This was something his late father had done for them too, in exchange for their unwavering support and loyalty. Price Industries was merely a facade for their illicit operations. They were engaged in smuggling, money laundering, and drug trafficking. 

Since his father's passing, the business partnership between them and Price Industries had been put on hold. But now, as a member, he was bound by a contract to continue where his father left off. "

Harvey's reaction caught them off guard as he burst into laughter. But as the seriousness of their words sank in, he took a step back, realizing he was in deep trouble.

He refused to be a part of this dark world. His father may have been involved in unsavory activities, but Harvey couldn't bear the thought of crossing the line into criminality. However, the elite group scoffed at his self-righteousness.

"You have no choice, Harvey. The luxury of choice vanished when you sought our assistance. Ponder the possibilities that lie ahead with our unwavering support. Access to information on individuals beyond your reach, we have the power to shape or dismantle your very existence."

Harvey's grip on reality began to slip at that very moment. How had he managed to escape Margaret's clutches, only to find himself ensnared in the manipulative web of the elite Club? He should have known that such a tempting offer was too good to be true.

"Hey Harvey, don't worry too much. You'll be back in your city soon. Remember, nothing will happen to you as long as you stay with us. We've got influential officers on our side. Let's start preparing for our shipments."