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CHAPTER 123
Liam's POV“What do you want, Tobias?” I finally asked. My voice was low and serious. The press conference, the reporters, and the idea that I was chasing some kind of strange family revenge—it all disappeared from my mind. Right now, the only thing that mattered was the man standing in front of me.Tobias moved a little, and that sad look came back into his eyes. I had seen that look before, whenever he talked about his dead family. The pain was so strong, you could almost feel it. He looked around the room before his eyes came back to mine.“I don't care what you believe, Liam.” he said, his voice tight. “But I didn’t do it. I didn’t kill my family, even though that’s what they say.”I looked at him, trying to see if he was lying. The room suddenly felt small. His words felt heavy. I thought about all the news stories, the people talking,
CHAPTER 122
Liam's POVRyan’s words from last night were still stuck in my head. Tobias didn’t do it? I kept hearing it over and over. Didn’t do what? He didn’t kill my family? That couldn’t be true. There was evidence, a trial, a conviction. It was all part of Carter Enterprises’ history—a dark chapter that ruined my family’s name.I stared out my office window. The city looked busy and crowded, just like the mess in my head. I tried to focus on work, but I couldn’t. My brain felt foggy. The numbers didn’t make sense, the reports all blurred together, and the plans I had carefully made seemed to disappear.Finally, I pushed my chair back. The leather squeaked under me. “Coffee,” I said quietly. Maybe caffeine could help me think straight.The coffee corner was near the elevators, a small space where people chatted quietly. I poured a cup. The smell helped a little. I took a sip—it burned my tongue, but it made me feel more awake. Just then, Anna, my secretary, walked over.“Liam,” she said k
CHAPTER 121
Ryan's POVI walked away from Liam, feeling heavy because of what I didn’t say. I just hoped he was smart enough to figure out the message on that napkin. I hoped he understood how much danger we were in. Every step I took felt slow and hard, like walking through thick syrup.My phone buzzed in my pocket. I looked at the screen. A number I didn’t know. I stopped, my stomach tight. Something felt wrong.I picked up. “Hello?”A rough, cold voice spoke into my ear. “Ryan Blackwood. Be very careful with your next words.”My breath caught. It was Silas Scratch. Just hearing his name scared me. He was my dad’s…cleaner.“Silas,” I said, barely able to speak. “What do you want?”“Let’s just say I’m watching. I’ve got a powerful scope aimed right at your head. One move the wrong way, or one wrong word, and your brains will be all over the ground.”My heart pounded hard. I knew he wasn’t lying. Silas was like a ghost. You couldn’t find him. You couldn’t stop him.“You wouldn’t do that,” I sa
CHAPTER 120
Liam's POVI looked at the napkin. It was just a crumpled piece of paper. But it was the only clue I had from Ryan Blackwood, and maybe it could help me figure out what was going on.“What is this supposed to be?” I asked, feeling frustrated.Hans leaned in and looked at it. “Looks like a poem or something?”Sarah laughed. “More like nonsense. Listen to this: ‘Tonight our betrayal is absolved; serenity descends in deep nights. Truths dwell only in transit.’ What does that even mean?”We all stared at it quietly under the bright diner lights. The napkin sat on the greasy table.“Do you think he’s trying to tell us something?” Hans asked. He sounded worried. “Maybe he’s in danger.”“Danger?” Sarah rolled her eyes. “Ryan Blackwood is danger. He always brings trouble.”“Yeah, but… he looked scared,” I said. “Like he wanted to say more but couldn’t.”“Or maybe he’s just playing us again,” Sarah said. “Don’t forget what he’s done—missing students, organ trafficking, framing people…”“I kn
CHAPTER 119
Liam's POVThe time was 6.20 pm already and the meet-up was scheduled at 7 pm prompt. I had to be there fast. I needed to be there! That's if I was going.The encounter with Alice some moments ago still bothered me and her words just kept ringing in my ears over and over again. My phone suddenly began ringing again, it was Sarah this time.“Hello Sarah?” I answered the call.“Liam. Are you coming or not?” She asked quickly. “We've been waiting for you. Time is not on our side.”I was at a crossroad. I really didn't know what to say. Go with this and I'd risk losing Alice. Decline and I'll never learn what Ryan Blackwood wanted to discuss in private.“Liam? Liam!” Sarah called out loudly.“I'm on my way,” I replied. “I'll be there in five.” I hung up. I had already made up my mind. I won't see Blackwood triumph and I was willing to do whatever it takes to bring him down. It was okay to fight dirty sometimes. I stood up and retrieved my jacket with determination. I gently felt my wais
CHAPTER 118
Liam's POV“Hey… Alice. It's been a while..” I exclaimed when she walked in.Alice smiled but it wasn't that happy and carefree smile that I was used to. It was more of a pained and forced smile.“Hello, Liam!” She said lowly.I got up and moved around the desk with my arms open to hug her, but she stretched out her hand still with that pained smile on her face.I stopped. My eyes went to her hand and then her face. She didn't want to hug me. This told me she was mad at me. I reached out and we shook hands briefly before she pulled back her hand.“Err, have a seat.” I offered her the chair opposite my desk and as she sat down, I turned and returned to my chair.“Been quite the busy man lately, huh?” She asked with her eyes scanning my office.“Yeah..” I replied. “You know work and business and stuff like that. And I'm sorry I kept you waiting this morning.” I apologized.“It's okay.” She replied in that voice, that tone that will tell you quite the opposite. No, it wasn't okay. “Not
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