The Heir's Redemption

Chapter hundred fifty four

The room around him was brighter as he finally regained consciousness. He could hear voices around him, not harsh echoing like in the tunnel but more like hushed whispers.

Christian did not want to let them know that he had regained consciousness, he kept his eyes as shut as he could make them appear while still seeing a glimpse of his surroundings.

"Quit playing dead," a voice suddenly sounded right beside him and he flinched, he hadn't expected anyone to be that close.

Christian opened his eyes and looked to his left to see the man who was seated right there, slouched in an armchair with his hands holding a cigar and a book.

"So, you're finally awake, I was beginning to think I hit you too hard," the man said and Christian realized he was most likely the man in the tunnel, he'd only seen his bulky frame but not his face.

Christian winced as he tried to talk, his head was aching badly and he tried to sit up but noticed he'd been tied to the small chair where he sat.

"Going some