"Please reconsider. I can offer you $500,000. It's a fair amount, and I'm willing to pay it right away," Alaric said. Norton didn't believe that Alaric would be able to stoop so low. He knew that Alaric was able to pay him the amount if he wanted, but was just trying to get on his nerves. Norton's stern voice echoed through the phone, "No, Alaric. I want a million dollars, no less. That's the price, take it or leave it. This will be the measure of how well you value your personal secretary. I had always assumed that she would be the jewel in your eyes, but you are just trying to prove me wrong by acting this way. Well, you have to find out how long it will go," Norton threatened. Alaric hesitated, grappling with the enormity of the sum. "I understand this is a serious matter, but a million dollars is too much. I can't come up with that amount. I have told you not to harm the girl, because I care too much about her," Alaric said. "I'm not ready to listen to your babbles of affectio
Steve's brows furrowed, etching lines of worry across his forehead, as Alaric abruptly ended the call. "Young master, what happened? What did you both conclude?" he inquired, his voice tinged with concern. Alaric whose hopeful demeanor was replaced by a shadow of distress, sighed heavily. "The criminals refused to negotiate and demanded a million dollars. I tried to tell him th at I didn't have a million dollars, but he told me to provide it at all costs if I really wanted to save Evelyn's life," he confessed, his eyes reflecting a mix of frustration and helplessness. Steve's expression shifted to one of confusion, his eyes widening with surprise at the unexpected turn of events. The weight of the situation settled heavily on both of them. He felt that the criminals would have a change of heart, but was wrong. "So, what are we going to do now?" Steve asked, his concern deepening. "Are you just going to pay them?" Alaric met Steve's gaze, a subtle sadness clouding his eyes. "We
"What? You want to see me?" "Yes, whoever you are, even if it's who I am thinking about. I want to see you face-to-face," Alaric stated firmly. "I must see you before paying any money, so you have to give me an address," Alaric said. "Why do you want to see me?" Norton asked. He looked at Lucas and wore an expression of disbelief on his face. "I want to make sure that you have my worker, young man. As it is now I can't trust anybody and so I must have to see her before giving you any money," Alaric replied. "Are you doing this so that you can see my face, and after that, be able to report me to the police? Is that what you're trying to do, thinking that it will help matters?" Norton asked. "Well, that's not what I'm planning on doing. You already told me to come with no one other than myself and that's what I'm going to do. Moreover, I'm not even interested in calling the police for anything. This is something that occurred between me and you and I believe we will be able to sett
"Don't worry. I told him that this was a mortal battle, and the war has started now It could be dangerous, messy, or even… bloody," he said with a very tough face, making Lucas stare at him, surprised. Norton was turning into a psycho, he thought. "What are you planning on doing, Norton? Don't tell me you're trying to deceive our boss," he asked. "I'm not trying to deceive anybody. I really want to use my brain in this and get what I want. If that is called deceit, then I guess I'm doing that. You are right anyway, I want to let him make a fool of himself. He will then realize that I have not someone he should play with." "Okay. If that's what you're going to do, then I have to step back now. It seems revenge has gotten into your head so much that you want to do anything to get it. You're not even concerned about your own well-being and you are ready to risk everything for your revenge," Lucas said. "Of course, revenge must have gotten into my head for me to think of robbing you
"Today, he will know who is the boss. He will understand why you should never play with the Wright Empire. He wants to rip us off, but he won't succeed. He's going down," Alaric said. "What do you mean sir?" "Time to involve my family and use my power in this," Alaric said and smiled. "Do you think that's the best thing to do, young master? Are you seriously going to involve the madam and sir in this?" Steve asked. "This has gotten beyond what you think, Steve. Since the criminal wants to act like a personal enemy of mine, then I suggest I should give it to him as he wants it. That involves using everything to my advantage. Therefore I have to inform my parents about it," Alaric said. "Both of your parents could be worried about you, young master. I know how madam is. She's always worried about you and thinking of you constantly. She can never have a day without calling to ask me about you," Steve said. "I know that my mother is constantly worrying about me. What has that got
"Thanks, mom. Your contribution just made everything easier. Now I'm truly sure that the criminal will regret wanting to mess with us. He will know that he got the wrong people. Now is the time for the plan. Mom, hope everything is clear?" "Everything is clear. I understand what you said," Mrs. Wright said. "Great. Now, let the game begin," Alaric stated firmly. Mrs. Wright, who was at home, smiled. She didn't know what was going on but was really happy to help her son. She wanted Alaric to fight any battle and win and was willing to give her full help and support. "So how will I get in touch with you, son? Do I have to start coming now?" She asked Alaric. "Wait for a little while. When it is time will take action, I will call you. First, you have to get prepared and make sure to assemble your guards who will follow you to this place. I will send you my current location so that you can come here. I and Steve will be waiting," Alaric said. "Make sure to take good care of yoursel
Steve started smiling, leaving Alaric baffled. He didn't know why he was smiling so suddenly. "Why are you smiling, Steve?" He asked. "There's no way that criminal is escaping, young master," he replied. Alaric was surprised by how confident Steve was. "What do you mean by that, Steve? How sure are you of this?" He asked Steve. "I know the A-V squad, sir. I think you should know them too," Steve said. "I don't know them. It was my first time hearing the name, and I was really curious to know about them. I have only heard my mother talk about them, and from her speech, I think they are some kind of special guards," he said. "They're no ordinary guards, sir. They're not just any kind of special guards either. They are the best that we have now. Each member of the squad has a background, and the Wright Empire only chose them because they came from very tough backgrounds, and have had severe training. Each of these is really great in their work, and I can confidently say that they
A woman in laced boots stepped out, and he stared at who it was. It was his mother. He had finally seen her. Emotions immediately consumed him, and he was overwhelmed. “Mom? You're here…” he muttered to himself, unable to take a step. As she neared, Alaric couldn't contain his emotions. He was beginning to tear up very quickly as he was very emotional. He hadn't seen his mother in a very long time and had missed her very much. He had been so busy dealing with the company, and Norton for the past few days, that he didn't even almost remember what his mother's face was like. Mrs. Wright was no different. She had missed Alaric so much, even though she made sure she asked about him every day. “Son…” she uttered and removed her glasses. She couldn't contain her emotions, and Alaric quickly went to her. He bowed respectfully and then enveloped her in a tight embrace. "Mother, I've missed you. How have you been?" Alaric inquired, genuine concern etched across his face. “I've been