The Aggressive Billionaire

Chapter 7

Henry exited the Mall's location and began to make his way back home with a heavy heart and his mind filled with thoughts. Just when he had the chance to show off in front of Elena and Danny, his card failed him and instead he was the one who got humiliated in front of everyone.

Luther did say there was a total of one million dollars in the ATM card, yet the transaction declined. While Henry was walking through the streets, his phone began to chime in his pocket. He chose to ignore it and kept on walking, but the phone rang again.

Henry slid his hand into his pocket and took out the phone to glance at the caller. It was an unknown number.

"Hello?" Henry spoke after answering the phone.

"Mr. Henry Barlow, your presence is requested by Mr. Luther right now." A deep and rugged male's voice sounded over the phone.

"I don't even know how to get to his place." Henry responded.

"A ride will be sent to you immediately after I hang up this call." Saying those last words, the call was disconnected. Seconds after the call got disconnected a shiny black Mercedes Benz drove towards Henry and pulled over beside him. The car of the driver's seat swung open for Henry to get in.

Henry gulped before entering the car and shut the door. There were two men inside the car also, all dressed in black suits and a fierce look on their faces. The driver started the car and drove off instantly.

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After driving for a few minutes the car finally pulled over in an opulent compound and in front of a mansion. Henry pushed the door open and got out of the car. He glanced around the area and recognized it instantly.

"Come on." A rugged looking man with tattoos all over spoke as he led Henry into the mansion, and Mr. Luther could be seen sitting on a sofa in the living room while sipping wine.

"Henry, glad to see you again." Luther blurted out after catching a glimpse of Henry walking into the living room. Henry didn't utter a word as he just gave a nod in response and proceeded to sit on an empty sofa.

"What's with the long face, Henry?" Mr. Luther inquired after noticing the strange expression on Henry's face.

"The card didn't work alright." Henry informed as he took out the card and tossed it over to Luther who swiftly caught it and glanced at it.

He examined it closely for a few seconds before face palming. "Forgive me..it's my mistake. I gave you the wrong card." Luther informed.

"No problem, it's not like you owe me anything so there's really no need to apologize." Henry remarked, relaxing his back on the sofa with his two arms folded.

"To avoid any other mistake, I will just credit your account directly instead of giving you a card." Luther spoke as he typed away on his phone, and after he was done typing, Henry's phone chimed in his pocket.

Henry took it out and the credit alert of one million dollars displayed boldly on the screen.

"Wow, thanks." Henry appreciated it with a bow.

"That's nothing compared to what you will get when you join my business like we discussed earlier." Luther informed, causing Henry's eyes to light up In shock.

"What type of business and what will my role in the business be?" Henry inquired in curiosity.

Luther then leaned forward with a serious look on his face before responding. 

"I am a mafia Lord." Luther informed in a cold and audible tone.

Henry's heart skipped a beat after hearing the words of Luther.

"Huh?" Henry blurted out, struggling to digest the news.

"Yeah, Henry. I deal drugs and other stuff. That's my business, and I would like you to join me in it." Luther elaborated after seeing the expression on Henry's face.

Henry knew how dangerous these mafia lords were, and how dangerous it was to associate with such people. Even if he was broke and desperately needed money, he couldn't go down such a dark path.

"I-i am sorry, sir, but I can't." Henry declined in a shaky tone.

"But why?" Luther questioned with a puzzled expression.

"I just can't. I can't afford to be a fugitive in this country. If I join, I will continuously live my life in fear that someone might show up at any time to slit my throat or throw me in jail. I can't, I am sorry for disappointing you." Henry explained in panic and cold sweat trickled down his face.

"Henry, I totally understand how you feel. But let me tell you, membership will make you invisible to the law, make you feared, make you wealthy and grant you everything you have ever wanted. Money? Beautiful women? Power? Everything this world has to offer. Our gang is at the top, no one will dare go against us, so do not worry about someone showing up to kill you." Luther remarked in a persuasive speech and his gaze fixated on Henry who had a troubled expression on his face.

After waiting for a few minutes and Henry still said nothing, Luther spoke further.

"I did some digging on you and found out you are several digits into debt and you have gone through hell your whole life. I know the one million dollars will cover up the debt and satisfy your needs for several months, but after that what happens next? You go back to your life of constant ridicule and humiliation from your peers and ex."

"But if you join my empire, Henry, I will make sure all that is put to an end. I will make sure you rise to the top and teach those who mocked you a lesson. I will make you somebody important. Somebody with value." Luther convinced with a serious look.

Henry still sat there in contemplation. What he wanted now was to get his revenge on Elena and Danny, and also on others who mocked and humiliated him day in and day out.

Joining a gang was difficult and dangerous because there was always a clash between other gang members. But after hearing the words of Luther and how he was invisible, he was convinced that joining might not be as bad as he pictured it.

"You are true to your word, right?" Henry finally uttered in a low tone.

"Every single word, Henry Barlow. There is absolutely nothing for you to be worried about, trust me. All I seek is a loyal man that will stand by me." Luther assured.

"Alright then, I'll do it." Henry responded confidently.