Sanya leaned in, a hint of excitement in her voice. "Yeah, Tyler, can we get the video footage? But before that, Alex, I have to say, you did an incredible job infiltrating the club tonight." She smiled, her eyes sparkling with admiration.Alex nodded humbly, adjusting his jacket as he replied, "Thanks, Sanya. It wasn't easy, but I managed to blend in."Tyler's gaze narrowed, his brow furrowed in concern. "Alex, did you see Smith inside?"Alex's expression turned thoughtful. "Yes, we crossed paths. We exchanged a brief nod, but that was it."Tyler's eyes locked onto Alex's, intensity building in his voice. "Did he recognize you in any way? Even subtly?"Alex hesitated, replaying the encounter in his mind. "I'm not sure. He didn't react overtly, but there was a flicker of something in his eyes. I couldn't quite read it."Sanya's interest piqued, she leaned in closer. "A flicker of something? What do you mean?"Alex's brow furrowed. "It was like... a moment of hesitation. A pause in his
"Tyler, let's schedule a meet time with Judas," he said, not looking up.Tyler leaned back in his chair, cradling his coffee mug in his hands. "That was already done a few days back," he replied with a hint of amusement. "Remember, I mentioned to you that I had to call Judas to get some information about Smith's clubbing habits? After that, we scheduled a meeting to discuss the details, and it's actually set for today, Friday."Alex's eyes widened slightly as he snapped his fingers. "Right! I totally forgot. What time is the meeting again?" he asked, his brow furrowed in concentration.Tyler checked his watch. "We're supposed to meet Judas at 2 PM at the Downtown Café. I've already confirmed with him, and he's expecting us." He paused, studying Alex's frazzled expression. "Everything okay? You seem a bit scattered today."Alex rubbed his temples. "Just trying to keep up with all these leads. This case is getting more complicated by the day." He sighed. "Let's just hope Judas has some
Smith let out a deep, rumbling laugh, his eyes glinting with amusement as he leaned back in his plush, leather-bound chair. "Eric, you want to dare me?" he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm, his thick eyebrows raised in skepticism.Eric shifted uncomfortably, his eyes darting around the opulent room before returning to Smith's imposing figure. "Boss, I cannot dare," he replied, his voice laced with caution, his hands clasped together in a gesture of deference.Smith's expression turned serious, his face hardened into a commanding mask. "Now, listen carefully," he instructed, his voice firm and authoritative. "I want both the lady and Stephen found and brought to my chamber immediately." As he spoke, he raised his snuffbox to his nose, inhaling the pungent aroma of his fine tobacco.The scent wafted through the air, mingling with the faint tang of leather and the soft crackle of the fireplace. Smith's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing as he awaited Eric's response. The air was heav
Chapter oneThird person POVTyler took fast and impatient strode towards his car. Some soldiers stood at attention, and saluted at him immediately they saw him."Welcome, General" they greeted in unison.Tyler simply nodded in response. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, then sighed with a relieved smile."I can't wait to reunite with my family. I'm finally done with the war. I've missed them so much, and these three years have been hell without them," he said to no one in particular, but one of the soldiers replied to him anyway."Yeah, it's been a long time, General" the soldier chipped in. "Don't forget to call us if you need our help; we're always at your service, General," the soldiers nodded in agreement. Tyler reached forward and held the soldier's shoulder, squeezed it reassuringly and nodded his head. Before getting into the car, he waved at them, then ordered the driver to drive off.*****Arianna rushed inside the house, sweating profusely. She glanced at her daughter
Chapter 2"Get me information on the Wilson family and where they've taken my wife. I need it within the next 30 minutes," Tyler instructed. "I'll begin right away, sir," the receiver responded before Tyler ended the call. He then moved closer to his teary-eyed daughter, and embraced her tenderly.*****Arianna was forcefully laid on a hospital bed, struggling to get down, but the Wilson's guards weren't offering any assistance. They handcuffed her hands to the bed."Let go of me!" she yelled."Lower your voice if you don't want me to shut you up," the butler threatened with a frown.Anyone would be scared out of their wits staring at the butler's deep frown, the long scar above his left eyebrow gave him a scarier look, but Arianna wasn't fazed - all she wanted was to be set free."Please let me go, I need to get out of here," she pleaded, but as expected all her pleas fell on deaf ears."You aren't leaving here until you donate your cornea. I'm not even sure it'll be possible for yo
Chapter Three "Why the hell are you so afraid of him? Why are you apologizing to him as if he's an important person?" The butler raised his brows as he looked around with confusion obviously washed over his face. "Why do you feel the need to do that?" he asked, his eyes darting about for answers. There was silence as tension consumed the atmosphere, until one of the guards cleared his throat quietly and spoke."Butler Leo" the guard called. "This man isn't someone you would want to talk to in such manner, I'd watch my tone if I were you" he advised, hinting on the importance and authority of Tyler.The guard's advise doesn't seem to sit well with the butler, and instead of heeding the advise, he lashed out on the guard."Just shut up, you swine!" he chided the guard. "He is nothing but a liar. I don't know what you've heard about him, but trust me on this, he isn't who you people think he is. Whatever it was that you heard about him are nothing but lies. He is just some poor idiot w
Chapter four.The young master ended the call from the other end. Butler Leo glanced at Tyler, who looked at him like a scapegoat. He then cautiously approached the door and dashed out of the room. Tyler chuckled dryly at butler Leo's cowardice move, before giving his attention back to his wife."Get me the doctor," Tyler instructed one of his men."Yes, general," the man replied then urgently exited the room.A few minute later, the man came back with the doctor trailing closely behind him. "The doctor is here" the man reported. Tyler faced the doctor immediately. "You said she needs some rest, right?" he asked, and the doctor nodded affirmatively. "Listen attentively to me, I want you to monitor her condition closely and ensure her care. I don't want to hear stories like someone removed her from this hospital, and if I find any additional bruises on her body, beyond the ones she already has, your family and this hospital will bear the consequences," Tyler threatened in a low and d
Chapter fiveMr. Stiles let out a relieved smile, but the smile vanished as soon as he realized his purpose of being here."Yes, father, I'm back," Tyler said to Mr. Stiles with a smile."Welcome!" Mr. Stiles exclaimed firmly. He felt the urge to stand up and rush to hug Tyler, but he restrained himself. He didn't want to involve Tyler in any trouble."What are you doing here? You should leave now," Mr. Stiles said, worrying about Tyler's safety. But instead of leaving as Mr. Stiles instructed, Tyler shook his head in disagreement."I can't leave without you, father. Come on, let's get out of here," Tyler told him.Mr. Stiles shook his head in denial. "I can't leave with you until I've completed what I came to do," Mr. Stile replied firmly.Tyler seem frustrated with Mr. Stiles' response. He knew the reason he (Mr. Stiles) came here."You don't have to do whatever this bastard asked of you, Father!" he yelled angrily. He moved closer to Mr. Stile and attempted to help him up, but Mr.