Chapter 734: A pact with the devil

"If you think he won't survive in prison, then you'd better start preparing his funeral, because I'm not changing my mind."

Stephen Bennet rested his hands on the floor, hanging his head low. His mouth trembled, opening and closing. When he raised his head, he looked in the direction where Atlas had left.

"Atlas..." he whispered, wanting to crawl and beg him more. However, he knew Atlas. If Atlas said he wouldn't change his mind, he meant it.

"That brat..." he hissed through gritted teeth, only to realize everyone in the station was looking in his direction. Stephen felt his heart constrict with shame as he pushed himself up, trying to keep the last bit of dignity he had.

"Can I speak with my son?" he asked one of the officers. "Please, I have to see my son."

The officer sighed, glancing at the others. "I'm sorry, but we can't allow any visitors at the moment."

"But I'm family! I'm his father! How can I not see my son?!"

"I'm sorry." The officer lowered his head. "It's protocol. Your son is a suspect in an attempted murder."

"Please-"

"I'm sorry. You can come tomorrow, sir, but we can't let you see him tonight."

he could do. But no one paid him much attention in the busy station. When

wasn't a government official, he was certain he had a right to see Sven. Yet, he had no

heavy heart, calling the lawyer he'd sent to Sven to get an update. Even though Sven had admitted to his crimes,

the station as his car pulled up. He listlessly opened

nervously. He glanced at the driver

for the door handle. But the driver

yanked at the door, almost breaking it in his frantic attempts to open it. When he looked out at the station, he slammed his hands

"Help! Someone's here — I don't know these people!

in the rearview mirror, but he wasn't looking at Stephen. Instead, he looked at the man beside him, who nodded.

as he saw the station growing more

afraid," said the man beside him, nearly making Stephen choke in shock. "We're not here to kill you or abduct

he pounded on the window even more aggressively. He tried to unlock the door, but it was useless. He was stuck. There was no way he'd trust these

they were, he was certain

Help! Damn it!" Stephen continued to struggle, still trying to escape. But the people

in prison," said the

his tongue at the man's words. Slowly, he turned his head and

hands covered with black gloves. To Stephen, he looked almost unnaturally

you say?" Stephen breathed out, his heart sinking. "You think... I can save

man calmly blinked, gazing at him.

admitted to the crimes.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255