.

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.

silence, followed by a grumbling message “You’re not

of disappointment, Gideon refrained

delicious food he’d prepared. Later, he retreated to his study, diving back into work

9.30 pm.

and it was a location

you come pick

had instructed Hera to call him after 10:00 pm if she was still out,

remembered

at his lips.

replied swiftly: “I’ll be there

he grabbed his coat and keys in a flurry of activity.

the karaoke chain’s parking lot. As he approached the entrance, a woman’s scream

come any closer, 1‘ scream for help!”

voice was

by the scream and found a harrowing scene

meager light, several thugs encircled a

Amelia. She was clad in a tight leopard–print dress that offered little defense. Her short hair was disheveled, and her top hung precariously, a testament to

the thugs

the eldest daughter

his voice furled Gideon’s rage as he silently stalked closer, the

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