.

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.

message “You’re not my brother, you’re a high–Interest

Gideon refrained from interrupting Hera’s

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

was 9.30

buzzed with a notification, and it was a location

asked, “Gidron, can you come

Hera to call him after 10:00 pm if she was

she remembered this time

smile tugged at his

“I’ll be

his coat and keys in a flurry of activity.

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

come any closer, 1‘ scream

voice was somewhat

harrowing scene unfolding

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

was Amelia. She was clad in a tight leopard–print dress that offered little defense. Her short hair was disheveled,

of the thugs sneered,

the eldest

Gideon’s rage as he silently stalked closer, the darkness

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