CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO “I am sorry about that.” Hudderson gave a very fake apology, showing clear signs that he didn’t mean his words. “There is absolutely no need for all of this drama. Just take a seat and I will explain myself to you.” He repeated the words that triggered the Mayor’s anger, but it didn’t seem like he was going to say something like that again. “Very well,” He sighed after a few seconds, turning to Tyler. “Since the Mayor has decided not to sit, I might still state the purpose of my visit to this city.” Hudderson cleared his throat, but before he could say a word, five policemen had stormed into the office, including Sam who was right in front of them.Becky was still standing outside, and sensing the tension in the large room, she chose to remain outside. “Good day, Mayor Reed.” Same bowed to Clement, and then he took a deep breath, attempting to deal with the glare of displeasure he received from him. “I came as soon as Miss Reed came to me.” He expla

“Answer the question I asked you and stop wasting my time, Clement!” Hudderson barked at him, causing him to gasp. “He…” The Mayor could no longer find his words, but he was reminded that his life could be at stake. “He is not in the correctional facility, is he?” Hudderson inquired, and even though the Mayor said nothing, the guilt in his eyes was evident, prompting the Supreme Ruler to nod.“Where is he?” He asked, and the Mayor would have been very foolish not to give him the answer to his question. “I kept him somewhere safe, Sir,”“Where?!” Hudderson asked with a harsh tone, scaring the Mayor to his teeth. “In my basement.” Clement retorted at once, his voice shaky and low. Hudderson arched his brows, but it seemed as though his anger was hanging as well.“I am forced to refrain from hitting you.” He remarked, straining his veins as he clenched his fists tightly.This sent shivers down the spine of the Mayor who couldn’t get himself to say even a single word, staring as he r

“I am his new bodyguard.” Hudderson finally spoke when it was least expected, inching closer to the lady with a smile. “Hello, Mrs. Reed.” He extended his hand for a handshake and bowed his head slowly. Clara couldn’t hide her doubt and bemusement. They took total control of her countenance, leaving her silent for a while. “A new bodyguard?” She muttered, turning to her husband who looked extremely unready to give her a response. Clement kept his silence, but he had to get rid of it the moment Hudderson scowled at him, compelling him to speak. “Yes, my dear!” The Mayor forced the words out of his mouth, nodding to affirm his utterance. Still, his wife sensed the tension in his tone, something she couldn’t remember the last time she witnessed. Clara looked him in the eyes, totally confused and doubtful at the same time. “I didn’t realize that you needed a new bodyguard, Sweetheart. What happened to Thiago?” “Oh, that!” Clement scratched the back of his head, compl

The Supreme Ruler was left speechless, his eyes wide with both bemusement and annoyance.Again, he looked at the Mayor, tightening his clenched fists. When he returned his gaze to Gabriel, he could still see the demand for a response buried deep in his eyes, and that made him more furious.“What have they done to you, my friend?” He muttered, but it didn’t look like he was going to get any form of response from the sapped young man who looked completely like a stranger, staring at him like it was their first time seeing each other. Clement felt the tension that gripped him, and knowing that Hudderson was going to come for him, he began to drift backward, struggling with his breath.“Don’t even think about it!” Hudderson’s voice echoed in the basement, forcing the Mayor to freeze, his heart beating faster than it was earlier on. He swallowed hard, staring at the Supreme Ruler with wide eyes.Soon, his hands began to tremble, and he decided that it was better for him to recline on th

CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE “I am so sorry, Gabriel.” She whispered with tears in her eyes, and then she kissed him passionately until she could no longer endure the smell coming from him as a result of staying days without showering. She forced a smile the moment she pulled away from him, looking him in the eyes. Just then, Hudderson appeared before them, but his main focus was on Gabriel, his friend. “We need to leave this place, Gabriel. Now.” He said, with a smirk across his face, staring at his friend, whose expression instantly dropped. Gabby was not left out of the gloom, shaking her head while she tried to hold back her tears. She sniffled moments before it dropped, and then she turned to Hudderson, inching two desperate steps closer to him. “Please don’t take him away from me, Sir! I beg you!” She pleaded with more tears welling up in her eyes, and then she grabbed Hudderson by his left arm, holding onto it as though her life depended on it. “I thought he was