31 – THE SHOCKING ALIBI

“What’s going on, sir? You don’t look Okay.” Martins asked for the umpteenth time.

Alex was about to smash his phone against the wall when it buzzed with another incoming message. Impatient, he swiped through the phone until the words popped up on his screen.

“Alexander Stephan. I warned you. I told you not to step on my toes, but you know your problem? You’re stubborn. Too stubborn.

In the business world, the stubborn ones get killed easily. Only the obedient men live.

I’m not asking for a ransom. I don’t want anything from you — just your tears and pain are okay for me.

You’ll get your little fiancée back when I’m done using her to my satisfaction. I’ll give her back when I see that the stress of searching for her has taken its toll on you and your entire family.

I’ll give her back when you’re ready to bend the knee and acknowledge who your master really is.

Finally, I’ll give her back to you when I’m certain that I’ve broken your pride and your honour. Until then, maybe we migh