Peter reopened the call record he had mentioned earlier and held the phone where Bobby could see it from several steps away. The five bodyguards around Bobby had become noticeably more attentive, but none of them moved forward while their employer continued to study Peter. “This call was made from the phone used by the leader of the men who attacked me,” Peter said. “It happened only a few minutes after they failed to carry out their instructions.” Bobby kept his expression under control. “And now you’re going to claim that man called me?” “The number he called was connected to a device you have used before.” “A device can change hands.” Peter gave a small nod. “That’s possible, which is why I didn’t stop at the number.” The answer seemed to give Bobby less satisfaction

The five bodyguards did not rush Peter at once like men who had lost control. They spread into a loose semicircle at different distances, and the spacing alone showed that they were accustomed to working as a team. Peter studied their footing, shoulder positions, and weight distribution before asking the victims to move several meters back. Norma immediately repeated the instruction and helped Mr. Hendra clear the area so nobody would be caught behind Peter if the confrontation shifted. “Don’t stand directly behind Doctor Peter. Move somewhere outside the line of impact,” Norma told the victims. Even those trying to record from close range finally backed away. The leader of the bodyguards approached first with both hands open, still leaving room for the situation to end without violence. “Doctor, it would be better to stop here.” Peter gave a small nod. “I would pr

Mr. Hendra opened Norma’s records first because her transfer receipts, agent’s number, and conversations were still complete. Bobby’s staff checked the transaction times against the destination account.Norma stood somewhat tensely beside the table, holding her phone in both hands. She neither cried nor celebrated before the money had actually arrived.“The principal was twenty million?” the staff member asked while checking the screen.“That’s right, and the transfer date is on the next line,” Norma replied, pointing to the copy she had prepared.The staff member checked the agent’s name and account number. All the main details matched the records collected since the previous night.Before the transfer was processed, they checked the receiving account again to avoid another mistake. Norma read the number twice, and Mr. Hendra made sure the account holder’s name matched.Peter deliberately refrained from handling the devices or entering the victims’ financial details. He believed the

Amanda took over the conversation with Peter. “We’re not asking for anything unreasonable.” Peter asked what specific help she meant. Amanda paused because the real request remained the same: to use Peter’s position to make Bobby pay Irene first. “Help Mom as family,” Amanda finally answered. “The fair way to help is to put her evidence through the same process,” Peter replied. Irene shook her head at his response. “You’re deliberately making me wait because you’re still angry with our family.” Peter denied it without offering any further emotional explanation. The briefer his answer, the harder it was for Irene to establish that his refusal came from resentment. A woman who had just arrived overheard the conversation and asked whether family connections really could change the queue. Nor

Richard stood between the Bernadus family and Bobby’s bodyguards with his shoulders squared, his voice growing firm again now that dozens of people were watching. “That’s enough. Don’t touch them again,” he said. “Do you think you can treat everyone however you like?” The lead bodyguard did not rise to the provocation. He had not fully recovered from his confrontation with Peter, but his voice remained controlled as he reminded Richard that they were only keeping the access route clear and had no interest in creating another problem. Richard glanced at Amanda before facing the guards again. “I’m only protecting my family.” The tattooed guard near the entrance gave a faint smirk. “The champion is stepping forward again.” Several victims immediately remembered Irene boasting about Richard’s karate and tae