.

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.

by a grumbling message “You’re

sting of disappointment, Gideon

delicious food he’d prepared. Later, he retreated to his

was 9.30

phone buzzed with a notification, and it was a

you come pick us up?”

chest instantly lifted. He had instructed Hera to call him after 10:00 pm if she

she remembered

at his lips.

swiftly: “I’ll

his coat and keys

address, Gideon pulled into the karaoke chain’s parking lot. As

me If you come

was somewhat

harrowing scene unfolding in the dim alley beside

light, several thugs encircled a woman, their coarse hands tearing at

dress that offered little defense. Her short hair was

thugs sneered, raising his hand

know how the eldest daughter

he silently stalked closer,

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