Chapter 459

Holden failed to stifle a laugh. “Do I look like a fool to you? I know my son wouldn't be freed upon your return.”

Raymond merely shrugged his shoulders, looking like an old rogue. “Don't forget, Mr. Lewitt, you're the one asking me for a favor, and I'm the one making the decisions here.”

“Is that so?” Holden slowly got out of his seat and fished out an emerald pendant from his pocket, playing with it in the palm of his hand.

Upon noticing the pendant, the older man sprang to his feet. “What did you do to my grandchild?”

“Nothing much. All I did was send him to Tarragon's Prudent Hall for an experience. The kid's lacking in physical fitness, so he passed out a couple of times, but don't worry, he's still alive.”

Raymond's expression changed drastically at the mention of Prudent Hall.

That place was akin to hell, where all sorts of gruesome torments would be inflicted, and chances of making it out alive were slim.

“Holden, although we're enemies, we should still abide by the unspoken rule of not harming the women or children. Are you trying to break that rule by targeting my grandchild?” he questioned.

Amused by the older man's accusations, Holden chuckled.

This old bat dares to talk to me about the unspoken rules of our industry. Does he have no shame?

“Well, isn't my son in your hands right now? Aren't you threatening me with my son? If not, then I'll take my leave,” he voiced.

With that, he turned around and walked to the door. However, he did not forget to add, “Oh right, Mr. Raymond, he's your biological grandchild, correct? If you wish to save him, then you'll have to agree to my terms. As for the terms... I'll think about it at home and let you know.”

The older man's face twitched violently as it grew red with fury.

He was the one threatening Holden and had gotten what he wanted, but the tables turned in the blink of an eye.

In fact, it was a dramatic turn of events.

Raymond exclaimed, “Wait! I'll trade with you! Give me control over Zaewora, withdraw from Epea, and release my grandson. In return, I-I'll let your son go.”

Holden halted in his tracks and turned around. A smile spread across his face, but it did not quite reach his eyes. “Are you daydreaming, Mr. Raymond? My son's in your hands, while your grandson's in mine. It's only fair if

infuriated by the man's words that he was shaking in fury as his face

go back on your word? Do you think

merely spread his hands. “Do as you please. He wouldn't feel lonely with your grandson accompanying him in the afterlife. But it's really unfortunate for you, Mr. Raymond. Your son passed away at a young age and only left one descendant. Your grandson's your precious treasure, isn't he? I don't suppose you can have any more children, so it looks like

single one of his words was merciless, stabbing Raymond where

that case, let's just

at the older man's words. “Are you sure, Mr. Raymond? I'd suggest you get rid of your wishful

he

severely devastated the man was brought a smile to Holden's face. “Indeed, I did take Zaewora from the Hoffman family. Many years have passed since then, and Tarragon has grown significantly. As such, I'll

his voice trembling as he asked, “A-Are you speaking the truth? You're

the condition that you hand over my son, and of course, I'll also release

and calmness filled his tired-looking eyes when he finally opened them

he uttered through

for a moment before adding, “Order Tarragon's men to withdraw from Zaewora

me, but the transition of power could take at least three or four days.

clenched his teeth so hard that grating sounds

member of the Hoffman family. As a show of respect for her,

left Raymond with no other

very well father another offspring after losing one. After all, Holden

that was not the case for Raymond. His son had passed away, and he himself was

boy,

once. If you still have a conscience, Holden, you should stop using Wendy as your bait. She's given too much for your sake,

my word,” Holden responded with a

bodyguard who was standing at the side. “Bring Mr.

“Yes, sir.”

Sebastian

and eating well, so

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