2025-04-30 11:40:03“Fuck! !” Arthur roared as he flung his phone against the wall. He fumed and started gadding to and fro within the room.
Jude was quite lost for a moment, watching his son in so much anger. “What happened? Is she not coming?” He asked alarmingly. “That gobshite of a man said she is sick and hung up the call on me. Can you imagine the audacity, huh?” He winced as he pressed his hand against his skull like someone in pain. Mr Jude sighed, worries and disappointment etched on his face while he embraced a thoughtful stance. He needed no one to tell him that the gobshite in question is Redmond. Jude Teleimans was relatively calm. He is experienced enough to know that he shouldn't react or think with clouded emotions. “I can swear that she is hale and healthy. She is out to get her own pound of flesh.” Arthur yammered profusely. “We have to act fast, basking around this delicate situation will yield us no positive result.” Jude admitted. “What do you suggest we do?” Arthur grumbles while he finally settles down. “Since she refuses to come around, I suggest we head to their home and confront her.” Jude was still able to think with a clear head despite how triggering the situation was. He wouldn't allow his rage to blind him away from reality after all, their membership as a Teleimans depends on Ruth cooperation. Arthur forcefully swallowed a lump and put up a mischievous smile, “She better tighten her seat belt, it will be a long road.” He mumbled under his breath. Arthur was fuming, from Paulson's slap on his face to Ruth's reluctance and Redmond's insolent act of hanging up on him. Right at Ruth's house, at the other side of the Teleimans magnificent mansion, Jude and Arthur had their faces squeezed like they were in some pillage of filth. “How do they even live here? Well, the worst should be left for the least deserving.” Arthur remarked as both burst out into a raucous laughter. By the time they had their hands jabbing the door, Redmond was already in pole position. After hanging up on Arthur, he went ahead and informed Ruth about it. Easily, Ruth was restless towards Redmond’s response to Arthur. In her own words, It might sabotage any hope of her being part of the deal. Although Arthur doesn't deserve her forgiveness and leniency, she still won't turn her back against her family because of him. Redmond was able to soothe her sensitive nerves by embracing her with a cocky plan. Redmond opened the door with a casual look. In a blink, Arthur was riled up at the sight of the rag sheet that hung up on him. His anger brewed like the steam from a boiling kettle. “You must have a death wish hanging up on me in such an audacious manner.” Arthur seethed in an aggressive tone. “Am not to be blamed for your misfortune before Mr Paulson.” Redmond ribbed carelessly, taking the situation less serious than it appears to be. “You..” Arthur wanted to return the gesture with an aggressive intensity but felt his throat stuck with a lump. Unable to control his anger, he swinged a meaty fist and boom, it landed on Redmond's face like a baton. However, it appeared that his best didn't make the cut. “Argh!” Arthur shrieked and writhed in pain as he reflexively refrained his hand while waving his fingers as a result of pain. “What the fuck are you!” He yelled, pain still scribed in his eyes. “Well, you had your chance, now wait for mine.” In a flash, two deafening slaps, left and right embraced his fat cheeks. It forced him backward while his cheek reddened. Arthur's tall frame froze. For a moment, it felt like the world had gone silent as his eardrum was rattled extensively. It was painless because his trochlear nerve took a minute nap. Jude on the other hand stood speechless. He was scared to his feet. His tall frame shuddered fervently. He has known Redmond to be a hard nut to crack but seeing him this way left an indelible mark on him. “Did you just hit my son?” The protective side of a father subconsciously emerged from Jude. “Consider this as me being magnanimous, next one would cause him to scramble for those teeth of his.” Redmond replied, maintaining his casual demeanor, a facade that shakes the core of the two gentlemen. “What? Is this the apology I deserve for mistakenly laying your filthy hands on me? I can see you’re eager to die.” Arthur scowled as he glared avidly at him. “You better keep that big mouth shut or I will be forced to continue where I stopped.” Redmond pointed sternly at him. “If you insist on being recalcitrant, I don't think you guys will be escaping from Grandpa’s deep hook this time.” Silence brewed in like an unwelcome visitor. Redmond's word must have scratched an itchy part. It was a reminder that they shouldn't keep their sight away from the big picture. In hours to come, they will shamefully bid goodbye to being part of this gorgeous family. “How is that your concern anyway? We’re not here for you. Where is Ruth for fuck sake?” Arthur pestered unrelentingly but he was also wary of Redmond. If he has learnt anything today, it was the aching fact that he stands no chance against Redmond in combat and combat related situations. “Concern,” Redmond chuckled dryly, “isn't obvious? She is my woman and whatever affects her affects me.” “Your woman?” Arthur turned towards his father and both snickered “Are you estranged to shame? Tell me about a man who is comfortable with his wife or woman being the only source of relevance to him?” Redmond smiled lightly, “You're a damn lucky bastard, you're staring at one. I guess you will need an autograph.” “Spew” he spat in disgust while Redmond turned to leave. “You're the biggest fool of the century to think that your wife will have such influence on Mr Paulson without warming his bed.” That blatant slander did hit a nerve, causing Redmond to stop in his tracks and dashed towards his prey.
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