.
she returned from school
Just as be plated the final dish, a message buzzed on his phone.
dine: “We’re skipping dinner! I’m treating Hera and her classmates to a celebration. Enjoy the feast!”
Gideon’s eyes narrowed. He had specifically instructed Gino to bring Hera home for a surprise, but his good intentions were trampled by Gino’s bravado.
Fury simmered within him, and he tapped out a swift reply: “Reburn my money”
Moments later, a notification pinged, and five million had landed in his account.
This was followed by another message from Gino: “Five million, repaid.”
However, Gideon wasn’t finished yet: “Principal repaid. What about the 50 percent interest?”
Gino’s reply arrived promptly, punctuated with a string of exclamation marks.
Gideon was unfazed and countered: “Just clearing accounts between brothers, you know, the usual exorbitant interest rates for family emergencies.
grumbling message “You’re not my brother, you’re a high–Interest loan shark!”
of disappointment, Gideon
with his parents and grandmother, savoring the delicious food he’d
9.30 pm.
notification, and it was a location message
can you come pick us up?”
to call him
remembered
at
replied swiftly: “I’ll
coat and keys in
As he approached the entrance,
If you come any closer, 1‘ scream for help!”
voice was somewhat femia.
by the scream and found a harrowing scene unfolding in the dim alley beside
the meager light, several thugs encircled a woman, their
offered little defense. Her short hair was
thugs sneered, raising
the eldest daughter of the Gaskells plays her games!”
rage as he silently stalked closer, the darkness concealing his approach.
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