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.”

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

that he was

you trying to go back on your word? Do you think I dare not kill your son?” he

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 he's the

his words was merciless, stabbing Raymond where

bad at all! In that case, let's just keep stalling like

suggest you get rid of your wishful thinking. After

he fell heavily onto the

Hoffman family. Many years have passed since then, and Tarragon has grown significantly. As such, I'll be generous and return the territory to

voice trembling as he asked, “A-Are

my son, and of course, I'll also release your

man shut his eyes, and calmness filled his tired-looking eyes when he finally

he uttered

from Zaewora first. I'll release your son once my people have

doesn't matter to me, but the transition of power could take at least three or four days. Are you sure your grandson will

teeth so hard that grating sounds could be

worry. Wendy is my woman and a member of the Hoffman family. As a show of respect for her, I won't go back on my

Raymond with

all, Holden was in his prime and had no reason to worry

son had passed away, and he himself was well past the age to procreate.

to the little boy, his family line

trust you this once. If you still have a conscience, Holden, you should stop using Wendy as your bait. She's

I'm a man of my word,”

gestured at the bodyguard who was standing

“Yes, sir.”

Sebastian was brought

been sleeping and eating well, so much so that he had

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