Uncharted Paradise

Chapter 10

I went to the room where Mr. Eric was sitting. There's a camera on the right side of the room.

I was with my attorney, and the police officer was waiting in front of the door.

"Mr. William, I apologize for what I've done."

"Why did you keep it a secret from me?"

"Mr. William, you know how hard it is to tell a grieving son that his mother needs someone to rely on during her difficult time. When your father wasn't around, your mother would cry every night. All I could do was stay with her and listen to her. The newly produced wine of the company is so addictive that we couldn't resist its effects, that's why Enzo existed. Also, your mother threatened me that she would kill herself if we didn't do it," he replied while crying.

"I don't love her. It was just the result of being drunk."

"I understand now. Why are you loyal to my Uncle Larry?"

"He threatened to kill you and Enzo if I didn't follow him. It's also my way of showing gratitude to him. He was the one who helped me when I was in financial difficulty after my parents died in a strong typhoon in Samar, Leyte. He paid for their burial. I was homeless, and he allowed me to stay in his mansion for almost a year before he recommended me to your father."

"I will accept your apology. I am forgiving you for the sake of Enzo. However, the authorities will decide your case, and my power extends beyond that."

"Thank you, Mr. William. I'm very sorry."

I left him crying and went to another room where Mr. Menard was sitting.

"Good morning, Mr. William. I'm so sorry for what happened online."

"To be honest, I don't know what to say. You're the main reason why I was freed from the dome and the government learned about my Uncle Larry's plan. But the aftermath, the circulating sex videos, I can't forgive that."

"Mr. William, I only sent the file to my best friend, who is an IT expert. I didn't instruct him to share it online."

"Who is that? His name is Gilbert."

"I will have him sent to jail."

"I appreciate your honesty and sincerity in helping me. I heard that you were the one who communicated with the authorities when you were in Egypt. You helped me."

"I didn't do it just for you. I did it for your Uncle Larry. I love him so much. I don't want him to destroy himself. I pity him because he has potential and a good heart. We just need to understand him. He is a victim of alcohol and drugs."

I was shocked when he mentioned drugs. "Why do you say that?"

"Those green and white pills, they were illegal drugs."

"We can find them inside the mansion. They're in his room. I saw them when I cleaned their room."

"William, please help your Uncle Larry. He is a good person."

I will ask him. I will decide once I know his motives.

I breathed hard before entering the room. I knew my Uncle Larry was there.

"Sir, are you ready?"

"Yes, let's go," I replied before entering a black door.

My Uncle held his chin up. I couldn't see any signs of remorse on his face. He looked so serious.

"Uncle Larry, I have many questions. I want you to answer them."

"I will answer you once you send out the audience. I'm not comfortable speaking with so many people."