The Billionaire's Redemption

Chapter 149

A guard escorted Santiago into the waiting room, his face marred by bruises and wounds and his gait unsteady.

Alex could not suppress a smirk at the sight. This was his handiwork. After departing the police station en route to his parents' house, he had called and instructed a guard to arrange for Santiago's "persuasion" at the hands of fellow inmates.

The objective was clear: if Santiago was indeed responsible for Emily's abduction, this rough treatment would surely compel him to confess.

As Santiago stumbled forward, his satisfaction grew, sensing that his plan was unfolding precisely as intended.

Reaching Alex's front, Santiago went down on his knees immediately.

"Please, Mr. Thornton. I know I've said and done a lot of things to you, but please forgive me. I've realised I can never be a match for you. I was nothing but an ignorant fool to think that I could. I have no power anymore. Everyone whom I had thought would help me out of this mess has abandoned me." He pleaded while h