"We need to get the gold out," Liam said when they gathered for the meeting later that evening."And how should we even do that?" Inquired Samuel as he pulled out a chair to join them on the table."There's got to be a lot of ways, now that we know who the real culprit is," Liam put his fisted hand on the table as he stared from one person to the other.Big Tony looked normal even after he had seen the pictures, and heard his uncle's voice from the audiotape. He acted completely non-challenge as if it was none of his business that his uncle had betrayed them."They're plotting to demolish the building at night when all shop owners are gone. Except five men sleep in their shops and now, we need to save these people. As well as take the gold out." Avery chipped in."There should be another way to stop them from demolishing the building right after we get the gold." Samuel Roderick said."And what could it be?" Liam stared at him with interest. So far he had been helpful."Something whi
The rest of the week was spent taking the gold from where it was kept underground. Every night, Liam and his companions would sneak into shop number three on the Plaza to take the gold but by bits. It was hard, but they knew they wouldn't relent.They would put the gold in bags and then carry them out, whilst Avery would put them in her car boot. Things were done that way because Liam didn't want the gold to be with him since Gibson was a threat. Although Avery turned Liam down for the second time, she still joined hands to work with him. The gold was kept in her room, and she slept on top of it every night, after taking her bed out and putting the sheet covers on top of the gold and making it seem like a bed. Avery Duffer was a better guard of the gold than anyone else. Since Samuel Roderick was sneaky and Big Tony was just himself. Nonchalant as always.No one could gain access to Avery's room. She set a code only she could crack. So even Liam couldn't get the gold out except Ave
Out of all the three enemies, Gibson was the first to arrive at the abandoned warehouse, hoping to see this anonymous person face to face. He deliberately didn't tell Charlotte and Hunter about the gold because he didn't trust them. His whole plan was to take the one trillion worth of gold and leave the city with his family."Anyone out here?" Gibson looked through the abandoned warehouse, hoping to see the person."Just wait for five minutes, I'll be out," the synthetic voice rang out. And a shudder ran through Gibson's spine because this instilled fear in him. It was clear that this person was extremely smart, using a different means to communicate with him.Gibson flicked his hair backward and patiently waited, all he could think about was getting the gold out right before Charlotte and Hunter would know about it. And after this, they would think it was Liam who successfully took the gold out because he was seen standing next to the gold in the photo sent to him by the anonymous gen
"Isn't it funny how the three of you were trying to betray each other because of the gold?" The anonymous person asked."What do you mean?" Hunter could be seen frowning in absolute confusion."I texted you three separately, struck a deal with you three, and you all agreed to meet me here, without notifying each other about the message. I thought you three were a group. Woah, what a team you are," explained the person behind the voice."You moron, I'll make sure you pay for this," Charlotte threatened as turned her head in different directions and angles, trying to know the exact spot the voice was coming from, but it was impossible."Mark my word, I'll make you pay!" She bellowed at the top of her lungs."The same way you killed my father?" The voice inquired before scoffing bitterly. And it seemed like there was a change of voice. Because this one sounded human. Masculine and even familiar."Wait a minute," Hunter exchanged a look with Charlotte and Gibson. They were all perplexed to
Stevie-Lou and Jake were filling up their stuff in boxes, they were to leave town the following morning, since Stevie-Lou managed to secure a job out of the city and she wanted to relocate as fast as possible. She was still upset over her break-up with Liam since she still cared deeply for him.It hurt that she was still affectionate towards him but they could not be together. Liam had way too much going on in his life and she couldn't cope. Nor would she go back to Ted Price who had numerous baby Mamas and kids all over the place.Still, she had this one last urge to see Liam, to hug and bid him goodbye before cutting off from him entirely and starting life afresh. They went through a whole lot together.Starting from when she saved his life when he was getting kidnapped. Fast-forward to the time she showed up at his house so she could take permission from him, before putting his story out.How Liam had dressed up as clumsy Thomas just so he could get close to her. He even bought her
'Liam?' Stevie-Lou's shaky and tearful voice sounded from the other end of the phone."Stevie?" Liam could barely believe that she picked up her phone to call him. Unbeknownst of her situation.'A-a-are you alone?' She sounded as if she was in so much pain."Yes, Stevie. What's wrong? Are you hurt anywhere?" Liam was genuinely worried for her sake because he still cared for her.I was kidnapped by Ted Price, he lured me into his trap, claiming it was you who wanted to see me. And when I went there, he shot me in the leg and locked me up in this cabin,' Stevie-Lou explained while sobbing."Christ!" Liam swore out loud as he jumped to his feet.'He shot me in the leg, Liam,' she continued."Ted shot you?" Liam could feel his breathing growing deep.'Yes, so I wouldn't run away. And then he left me out here to suffer,''Can you give me a description of this place, so I can come to your rescue?' It was taking everything within Liam to not panic.'I'm afraid if you come with the police, he
Liam got in the direction Stevie-Lou had texted him. It was in a remote area, a place that he had never been to before. He wasn't scared, that was the main reason he went alone because he aimed to rescue Stevie-Lou from his cousin. He stopped his car and took the footwalk until he got to the cabin.Liam could feel his heart hammering in his chest as he stared at the cabin.Why on earth would Ted kidnap Stevie-Lou and hurt her? But then again, obsession was a dangerous thing, because it could be that he was mad at Stevie-Lou for ditching him at the wedding and running away with Liam. And then he found out a few weeks later that she was dating Liam. So it hurt him, but that was about four months ago.Liam clenched his jaw as he made his way to the cabin. He didn't know what was waiting for him there, but he knew he could risk it all for Stevie-Lou. She didn't deserve to get hurt, after being through so much in the past months. Indeed, Liam still cared deeply for her. That was why when
They hit Liam with whatever they could find and beat him black and blue until his face was battered and his vision was blurry."We'll only let you live on one condition," panted Hunter as he wiped his bloodied fist on his shirt.Liam's face was already swollen enough that his voice sounded groggy when he tried to speak."Sign these papers and pass out all your inheritance to us, and then we'll let you go without killing you," said Charlotte."And of course the gold, you need to give us the gold," Hunter added.Liam's head fell to his side, he was in so much pain that it hurt to even stay awake."Speak up now or you'll be gone in a matter of seconds," Hunter cocked his gun and aimed it at Liam.And this reminded him of the nightmare he had on two occasions. The one where he dreamt about his downfall and death, and it generated panic attacks which he never had.The nightmare was manifesting itself, even though the people whom he found in the dream weren't complete.Even though it was ju