Chapter Twenty

Ryan was excited when his uncle explained the plan to him.

"Thank you, uncle." He smiled.

"I'll handle things on my end. Nothing could be more perfect than this," Ryan said confidently.

"But how do you plan to get it back without revealing who you are?" his uncle asked, concerned.

Ryan chuckled. "I don't know yet, but I will figure it out."

His uncle had his doubts, as it seemed impossible to retrieve what they had discussed without exposing Ryan's identity.

"Whatever you decide, make it quick. There might not be another chance after this," his uncle warned.

Ryan reassured him, saying, "Just stick to the plan, and I will take care of the rest on my end."

"Is that all?" his uncle asked.

"For now."

"For now? Do you think you can keep using me like this in my old age while you hide in the shadows? You don’t even care about my well-being, do you?" His uncle snapped.

Ryan chuckled and teased his uncle. "Is that a subtle way of telling me that you miss me and want to see me?"

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