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.

to take out some broad?"

think?"

don't you

is a dangerous woman; her influence over Richard knows no bounds. If she's not

face cast in harsh relief by the flickering glow of the screen. "Very well, Samuel. We'll lend you our support, but there will

grim. "Of course. Name your

to infiltrate Star City and apprehend this Emma Jones," the figure continued. "But there's bound to be collateral damage,

asked."

over Samuel, and he felt the tension in his shoulders ease ever so slightly. "Consider it done. You have my word-whatever mess is made, I'll ensure it's swept under the rug." "Then we have an accord," the figure replied, their avatar inclining ever so slightly in a semblance of a nod.

that, the video feed winked out, plunging the room into silence once more, Samuel leaned back in his chair, his mind already churning with the logistics

illicit detail laid bare for the world to see. And as the final frames flickered across the screen, the incriminating

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

tightened his grip on 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 Madison Industries and make his

in his boots.

a friend of Richard, asks. He had been the one to

else? We are good citizens," Richard chuckled

be trusted." Mason said and walked over to the

just knew he would run to them after turning on the Heat a bit.

you do then?"

I

enemies. Why do I need to search for those to send it to? I just need someone with an army to

Tew that have

them. I will use it

won't release it now?"

him famous at just the

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