The Billionaire's Mistake

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.

take out some broad?" Another voice scoffed. "That's a

think?"

don't you

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

flickering glow of the screen. "Very well, Samuel. We'll lend you our support, but there will be

grim. "Of course. Name

Jones," the figure continued. "But there's bound to be collateral damage, casualties that will need to be... taken care of.

asked."

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. "We'll be in touch with further instructions. Don't make us regret this,

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

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:

of his grandfather's machinations unfolded before his eyes, Richard felt a burning rage ignite within him, scorching through his veins like wildfire. The depth of Samuel's depravity knew no bounds, his thirst for power and control eclipsing even the most sacred

the evidence in his hands, a dark look crossing his eyes. The time for hiding, for

in his boots.

do you want to do about it?" Mason, a friend of Richard, asks. He had been the one to hack the video

We are good citizens,"

forward this to the police then? But they can't be trusted." Mason said and walked over to the sofa to take

he would run to them after turning on the Heat a bit. The round table of

do then?"

I

need to search for those to send it to? I

that have some kind of power in

I will use it soon," Richard

won't release it now?" Mason

am full of patience. I will make him famous at just