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*＊✿❀CHAPTER THIRTY❀✿＊*

➹THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE➷

✾March 15th, 2013- 14:12: Sheffield✾

They had arrived at the abandoned warehouse an hour ago. Without any delay, they carefully seated Giovanni on a rusty chair in the centre of the empty warehouse. They gently tied his wrists together and placed his arms behind his back. His ankles were also secured to the bottom of the chair, and a blindfold was placed over his eyes, along with tape on his mouth.

As he remained in an unconscious state, Alistair found himself growing restless. He motioned to Khemkhaeng, one of the covert agents, to kindly retrieve a bottle of water from the vehicle's boot. It was Alistair's hope that this action would rouse Giovanni from his slumber, allowing them to conduct an interrogation and finally obtain the long-awaited answers they sought.

The entire warehouse is under surveillance, with discreetly placed cameras capturing all activities and being closely monitored by law enforcement authorities who were informed about the plan a few days ago. Initially, they were hesitant about it, but they were aware that Giovanni was not an incorruptible individual and deserves the consequences for his wrongdoings over the years. Therefore, they consented to assist Alistair.

Alistair approached Giovanni, removed the cap from the water bottle, and discarded it on the floor. He proceeded to pour the refreshing liquid over his face, observing as the vulnerable man trembled uncontrollably in the chair.

Alistair smirked as Giovanni struggled to speak, his words reduced to mere mumbles. With a deliberate gesture, Alistair crushed the empty bottle in his hand and discarded it on the floor, and swiftly removed the adhesive tape from his mouth.

"You have my permission to speak." Giovanni looked at Alistair with a stern expression and a slight shake of his head, indicating his frustration. He then addressed Alistair in a calm but firm tone.

"Could you please explain the reason for bringing me to this location?" Alistair let out a soft chuckle as he gently placed his hands on the back of the chair that Giovanni was seated in, applying a slight force to push it back a bit.

"I would like to kindly request some answers as soon as possible, if that is convenient for you." Giovanni sighed as he spat on Alistair's face.

Alistair gently released the back of the chair, allowing it to descend to the floor with Giovanni seated upon it. He swiftly retrieved a tissue from his pocket and delicately wiped the saliva from his face.

Giovanni expressed his discomfort with a loud exclamation, while Alistair took a deep, steadying breath before carefully lifting the man from the floor and placing him back in the chair in the same position as before.

"I request that you refrain from repeating that action, as it is not appropriate. Instead, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the information I am seeking." Giovanni understood that his departure from this location was possible upon providing accurate responses.

"Could you please provide me with a detailed account of the events that transpired on the day of the incident? I kindly request that you be honest and forthcoming with all the information, as any attempt to deceive or withhold the truth will result in a prolonged stay here." Giovanni came to the realisation that engaging in conflict with Alistair was an unwise decision.

He simply desired to demonstrate to the other gentleman that he was not easily frightened. Unfortunately, that did not work out as expected.

"Alright, if you insist on knowing the truth and nothing but the truth, I will disclose it to you, but only on one condition." Alistair was aware that there was a hidden condition, as there usually is with Giovanni.

"I request that you initiate the process of divorce." Alistair's eyes widened in surprise, as he was confused about what Giovanni was referring to. He was not aware of any marriage and wondered if it was merely a tactic to distract him. Before he could enquire further, Giovanni had already departed.