The Billionaire's Mistake

Chapter 186

MISTAKE 186

Chapter 186: Old Favors.

One by one, the familiar faces flickered into view on the screen-a seasoned senator, a high-ranking military officer, a notorious crime boss, and several others, their identities obscured by shadows and digital distortion. These were the powers that truly governed from behind the scenes, the puppet masters pulling the strings of society.

"Samuel," a gruff voice crackled through the speakers, its owner hidden behind a veil of static. "This had better be good. We don't take kindly to being summoned like common lackeys."

A murmur of assent rippled through the other participants, their displeasure palpable even through the digital haze.

Samuel cleared his throat, his steely gaze sweeping across the assembled figures. "Gentlemen, I wouldn't have called this meeting if the situation weren't dire. It's my grandson, Richard- he's gone rogue, threatening to dismantle everything I've built."

A chorus of scoffs and derisive laughter erupted from the video feed, the participants clearly unimpressed by Samuel's plight.

"And why should we care about your family squabbles?" Another voice sneered, its owner's face distorted beyond recognition. "We've done our part, held up our end of the bargain. The favors we exchange are not to be taken lightly."

Samuel's fingers tightened around the arms of his chair, gripping tightly. "I understand concerns, but this goes beyond a mere family dispute. Richard's actions threaten to unravel the delicate web we've woven, exposing our... arrangements to public scrutiny." your

A heavy silence fell over the conference, the participants exchanging furtive glances, their unease palpable.

"50.

what is it you want from us, exactly?" the first voice demanded, cutting through the

tension like a knife.

Samuel took a deep breath, steeling himself for the request he was about to make. "I need your help to neutralize a threat-a woman named Emma Jones. She's the one poisoning Richard's mind, turning him against me and everything we've built together." A low murmur of surprise rippled through the assembled figures, their digital avatars shifting in their respective frames.

want us to take out some broad?" Another voice scoffed. "That's a bit

think?"

don't you

times call for extreme measures," Samuel countered, his tone brooking no argument. "Emma Jones is a dangerous woman; her influence over Richard knows no bounds. If she's not dealt with swiftly and decisively, our entire operation

their face cast in harsh relief by the flickering glow of the screen. "Very well, Samuel. We'll lend you

expression grim. "Of

continued. "But there's bound to be collateral damage, casualties that

asked."

swept under the rug." "Then we have an accord,"

leaned back

entire exchange had been captured on video every damning word, every illicit detail laid bare for the world to see. And as the final frames flickered across the screen, the incriminating footage found its way into the hands of the one person Samuel had sought to destroy: Richard

a burning rage ignite within him, scorching through his veins like wildfire. The depth of Samuel's

the evidence in his hands, a dark look crossing his eyes. The time for hiding, for playing by the rules, was over. He wanted a battle that would shake the very foundations of

in his boots.

of Richard, asks. He had been the

good citizens,"

But they can't be trusted." Mason said and walked over to the sofa to take

on the Heat

you do

I

for those to send it

look into a Tew that have some kind of power in the

them. I will use it

won't release it now?"

him

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