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Chapter Three Hundred and Ninety-Seven
“A promise?” James scoffed, his hands gesturing in frustration. “A promise doesn’t change the fact that we’re dealing with a young man who’s been threatened by one of the most dangerous organizations in the world. The Knight Consortium doesn’t just let people go—they control them. What do you know about his family, about his connections? What do you really know about him?”Richard’s chest tightened. “I know he’s not a threat. He’s not like that. He’s scared, James. And you want me to turn my back on him? After everything he’s been through?”James narrowed his eyes, his posture stiff. “You can’t just let anyone into this world, Richard. This is the Prescott Empire. We don’t take chances. If he’s part of your team, you have to trust him with everything. We can’t afford mistakes.”Richard’s patience was beginning to wear thin, but he forced himself to stay calm. “I’ve seen what Thomas is capable of. He’s not some pawn, James. He’s been bullied, threatened, manipulated by people far more
Chapter Three Hundred and Ninety-Six
The next day, Richard took Thomas to the Prescott Empire’s compound, a sprawling estate hidden away in the countryside. It was a place Richard had visited countless times but had always kept hidden from his friends and classmates. As they approached the massive gates, Thomas looked around in awe, clearly overwhelmed by the sheer size and isolation of the estate.“Welcome to the Prescott Empire,” Richard said quietly, though there was no excitement in his voice—only the heavy weight of the responsibility he now carried.The gates opened, and they drove in, past long stone walls and towering trees. The estate itself was a massive mansion, perched atop a hill overlooking a beautiful, quiet landscape. It was a stark contrast to the chaos Richard had left behind.“This is where I grew up,” Richard continued, trying to explain. “This is where I’ve learned to fight back against the Consortium’s influence. I’ll make sure you’re safe here.”Thomas looked out the window, still processing everyt
Chapter Three Hundred and Ninety-Five
The air inside Thomas’s house was thick with tension, and Richard could feel it pressing down on him. The conversation they had just had outside was lingering in his mind, the cryptic words from Thomas—"I’m not like you"—echoing in his head. There was something about the boy that wasn’t just about isolation or fear. There was something darker at play, something that Richard had yet to understand fully.After the conversation outside, Thomas had retreated back into the house, but Richard hadn’t given up. He couldn’t. The strange phone call, the disappearance, the men—everything was connected. It wasn’t a coincidence, and Richard couldn’t leave Thomas in the dark any longer.He followed Thomas into the house, finding him sitting on the couch, his hands clasped tightly in his lap. Thomas’s mother had retreated to the kitchen, giving them space, but Richard could feel the unease in the air. Thomas was still clearly shaken, his eyes darting around as if afraid someone might be listening in
Chapter Three Hundred and Ninety-Four
The next afternoon, after classes ended, Richard and his friends made their way to Thomas’s neighborhood. The air was heavy with the weight of anticipation. Richard couldn’t shake the feeling that something was waiting for them, that Thomas’s strange phone call wasn’t the end of the mystery, but the beginning.As they walked down the quiet street, Richard noticed how different everything felt. The houses were small, neat, and almost identical, with carefully manicured lawns and fences that separated them from the rest of the world. It was a peaceful area, but there was something about it that felt... too ordinary, too normal, for the situation Richard was involved in.Thomas’s house was at the end of the block, nestled between two others. It was an unremarkable home—a small, two-story building with a wooden fence and a narrow driveway. There were no signs of struggle, no broken windows or doors—nothing that indicated something out of the ordinary had happened. Yet, Richard couldn’t sh
Chapter Three Hundred and Ninety-Three
The next day, Richard went to school with a new sense of urgency. He hadn’t heard from Thomas again since that strange phone call, and although Thomas was technically “fine,” Richard couldn’t shake the feeling that something deeper was happening. The boy’s sudden disappearance, the appearance of those men, and now his cryptic return—all of it pointed to a bigger picture that Richard was determined to understand.Richard spent the morning keeping an eye out for Thomas, but when lunchtime arrived, Thomas was still nowhere to be found. His absence was undeniable, and Richard felt his suspicions grow. Maybe Thomas had returned home, but why wasn’t he at school? Where had he gone?He sat with his friends in the cafeteria, though he found it hard to focus on anything but the unsettling questions in his mind.“I’m telling you, something’s not right,” Richard murmured as he glanced around. “If Thomas was really just ‘taking time to himself,’ then why isn’t he here? Why isn’t he talking to any
Chapter Three Hundred and Ninety-Two
The mood at the table was heavy, the weight of their conversation hanging in the air like a thick fog. Richard sat with his friends in the school cafeteria, the usual chatter and noise of the students around them barely registering as he replayed the events in his mind. His gaze was distant, still trying to make sense of what had happened the previous day.“What do we do now?” Richard asked, his voice tight with uncertainty. His hands clenched into fists as he spoke, the lingering worry over Thomas’s sudden disappearance gnawing at him.Christabel, who had been silently listening, gave Richard a concerned look. “You’re right, Richard. Something’s off about all of this. The men, the way Thomas just walked into that car without a fight… it didn’t feel like a random kidnapping.”Charles, who had been chewing his food thoughtfully, leaned forward and shook his head. “You know, I still think we should give it some time. Maybe Thomas just needed space. We’ve all had our moments, right? He c
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