Leo's eyes narrowed as he focused on the road ahead, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. "Someone is trailing us, I think," he said, his voice low and urgent.Charlie's head whipped around, his eyes scanning the rearview mirror. "Could it be Michael's thugs? Or that strange number guy?" he wondered aloud, his curiosity palpable.Just then, Charlie's phone beeped with an incoming message. He hesitated for a moment before opening the video attachment. His eyes widened in horror as he watched the footage.The video showed a sinister figure, their face obscured by a hoodie, standing in front of a black van. The figure's voice was distorted, but the message was clear: "I'm after your pregnant wife and mother. Don't panic. If you follow the car that's about to take over, I'll let them go. But if you try to be stubborn and won't follow my lead, I'm sorry - they'll die by drowning. It will be called an accident. Think about it - their bodies carried away by water after falling from

Charlie's eyes widened in shock, his face pale with disbelief. "What did you mean, my grandfather caused your mom's death? How was that even possible? My grandpa is a good man, and wouldn't hurt anyone, understand?" he said, his voice laced withconviction.Judas let out a cold, mirthless chuckle, his eyes gleaming with a knowing intensity. "You're so unbelievable, look at you. How naive can you be? Seemed you didn't know who your grandfather's true colors were, did you?" His tone was laced with sarcasm, his words dripping with venom.Charlie's confidence began to falter, his eyes clouding with doubt. "What are you talking about? My grandfather is a respected man in this community, he would never" he trailed off, his voice barely above a whisper.Judas' smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with a sinister light. "Oh, Charlie, you have no idea what your family is capable of. Your grandfather's hands are stained with blood, and your family's legacy is built on lies and deceit." Charlie'

Judas sneered, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I can't believe you're ready to go to jail for your boss, for crimes you never committed. Even following him down here without knowing if it was dangerous shows your loyalty to him is unbelievable. I am impressed." He shook his head, his eyes glinting with a cold, hard light."But unfortunately, you won't be paying for the sins you never committed because I wouldn't want your offspring to come looking for my offspring in revenge," Judas continued, his tone unyielding.Charlie's face contorted in a desperate plea. "Please, Judas, do anything you want to do with me. Leave my family alone. If you want to kill me, you can do that, kill me and pretend to be me. Leo is going to put you through everything, but please don't touch my family." His voice cracked, his eyes brimming with tears, as he begged for mercy.The air was heavy with tension, the silence that followed oppressive, as Judas's gaze remained fixed on Charlie, his eyes unreadable.

Charlie walked into Detective George's office, a determined look on his face. The detective gestures him to sit "Detective, I want to withdraw the case against my grandfather."Detective George raised an eyebrow, surprise etched on his face. "Are you sure about this, Charlie? We're talking about a murder investigation here. It's a serious offense."Charlie's eyes locked onto Detective George's, his gaze unwavering. "I'm sure, Detective. I want to withdraw the case. I know it's serious, but I have my reasons."Detective George's expression was skeptical, his brow furrowed in concern. "Are you sure about this, Mr. Charlie? Withdrawing a murder case is not a trivial matter. It's a serious offense, and the legal implications are significant."Charlie's hand on the table clenched into a fist, his jaw set in determination. "I understand that, Detective. But I want to withdraw the case. I can't disclose my reasons, but I assure you, it's the right thing to do."The detective's eyes narrowed,

The director's voice broke the silence, signaling the end of the show. "We've come to the end of the show. Please drop your opinions in the comment section."As Charlie stood up to leave the studio, his phone rang out, piercing the silence. He hesitated for a moment, then answered it, his eyes fixed on the screen. "Detective George," he said, his voice firm."Was everything you said true, Charlie?" Detective George's voice came from the other end of the line, laced with a hint of skepticism. "Is that why you wanted me to withdraw the case?"Charlie's eyes narrowed, his grip on the phone tightening. "Every word was true, Detective. And I wanted you to withdraw the case because I knew my family's secrets would only bring more pain and suffering. I wanted to protect my family, no matter the cost."The camera lingered on Charlie's face, capturing the tension and emotion etched on his features. The audience was left wondering what would happen next, their minds racing with questions and th