.

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

Gideon refrained from interrupting

down for a quiet dinner with his parents and grandmother, savoring the delicious food he’d prepared. Later, he retreated to

was 9.30

buzzed with a notification, and it was a location

asked, “Gidron, can you come pick us up?”

call him after 10:00 pm if

remembered this

smile tugged at his

“I’ll be

he grabbed his coat and keys in a flurry of

lot. As he approached

me If you come

voice was

and found a harrowing scene unfolding in

in the meager light, several thugs encircled a woman,

dress that offered little defense. Her

thugs sneered, raising his hand to

how the eldest daughter of the Gaskells

he silently stalked closer, the darkness concealing his

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