10. The Message

"Mr. Leo, the news about Mr. Walter belonging to a narcotics organization has spread everywhere." Bram gave a report after two weeks had passed.

In the living room of Mr. Holland's mansion, Leo, Hans, and the Holland family were gathered together watching the news on television. For two weeks straight, ever since Leo had leaked about Mr. Walter being a member of the DID Cartel, all the news media had been playing the same topic.

Leo already had nothing to say. As the news about Mr. Walter spread, Leo saw many people trying to find out about the DID Cartel.

"Leo, did you consider in advance that your actions would cause a crowd?" asked Mr. Holland.

Leo turned his gaze to Mr. Holland who was still looking seriously at the television.

"This is exactly what I predicted, Father. I knew they would find out about the DID Cartel," Leo replied.

"Did you deliberately create this kind of excitement as a diversion?" Mr. Holland asked seriously.

Leo nodded his head. "Yes, I did want to distract Mr. Walter. I'm sure he's panicking because people are trying to find out about the DID Cartel."

"What if Mr. Walter and the other DID Cartel members take a grudge against you, Mr. Leo?" said Hans with a worried expression on his face.

Hans' question made Leo chuckle while shaking his head.

Leo then replied, "Mr. Walter and the DID Cartel members will not feel any grudge. I have a feeling they will come to me to beg me to deny the existence of the DID Cartel."

Mr. Holland folded his arms in front of his chest. He sighed heavily.

"So far, the DID Cartel's whereabouts are unknown. Everyone thinks it is no longer active," Mr. Holland replied.

"I think you have a point, Leo. If they attacked you, they must have thought you had another way of exposing them," Mr. Holland continued confidently.

"That's exactly what I mean, Father. I'm waiting for Mr. Walter to send a message-"

Leo's speech was interrupted when he heard the vibrating notification sound on his cell phone. Leo's gaze automatically shifted downward. After that he took the cell phone from inside his shirt pocket.

When he saw the message that appeared when the phone screen lit up, Leo's eyes widened in surprise. He didn't expect to read Mr. Walter's name as the sender of the message.

Not only that. Leo read the message Mr. Walter sent him.

[MESSANGER]

[MR. WALTER]

[Leo, I would like to meet you. Are you able to have a meeting and discussion with me?"]

Leo grinned with satisfaction after reading the message from Mr. Walter.

"Got it!"

Mr. Holland, Bram, Hans, and the rest of the Holland family frowned at each other. They were curious to see the enthusiastic look on Leo's face.

"What happened, Leo?" asked Mr. Holland.

"Mr. Walter sent me a message and asked to meet me to talk about something," Leo replied. "This is according to my plan."

Hans, who had a worried expression, replied, "Are you coming alone? Mr. Leo, be careful. Who knew Mr. Walter had already prepared a plan to ambush you?"