At five in the morning, in the study, I had all the necessary information needed to Shake the Lieteo empire plus ruin Ashley. Quickly sorting out the final product I had saved up long ago in an encrypted file in my desktop I finally right-clicked the sent option.
I knew I had to go against Hubert someday and threatening worked fine with him but since Ashley came into picture she seeks for power and use Hubert as her puppet. She Wants a Authoritative Place In The Family!? Never! Pulling tinsy-winsy tricks to scare me away doesn't works with me. When I noticed she actively tags along with Hubert to check on the hospitals and other properties in his possession I entered in a contract with the rivaling company, deal was simple - I will forward the evidence of the illegal business Hubert has been engaged in confidentiality with all the documentation needed to prove it, they can also take the credits of the success but I'll provide them the information on my own accord and in exchange money will work fine. Easy-cheesy!
The money was a reward but when they take the credits it'll work as a shield for me, no one will suspect me. If they take him down for the world it will be reasonable given they are rivals but I don't have a backup I fairly play on chances. They have the power I was Their hand. My sole motive was to remove Ashley and Hubert from the scene. Why Hubert too? Because he remained clueless about what's his fiance was up to behind his back.
The agreement between me and Hubert was - he won't become the reason for the troubles in my life And I won't leak banned drugs dealings, trafficking bodies and organs reports and contracts I have of him confirming his cooperation with the Mobsters. Hacking was my field of expertise second to my profession.
At eight o'clock the promised money transferred to my bank account. It will be an issue worth enjoying broadcasted Nationwide. 'By noon it will air on news channels, thanks for your support.'- The company's representative texted me. The deal ended here.
I was texting back my thanks when my phone buzzed, Lara was calling. I froze. Receiving her call on the very next day wasn't a good sign. "Hello." I spoke into the phone warily.
"Kai has disappeared." The very first sentence from her mouth froze me to my core. She said in a rush, the family was scared too.
"Last seen?" I quickly came to the point, we both knew what I intend to get at.
"In the backyard. Around half part ten" she spoke hastily stumbling over the words in a worry. But I had to maintain my cool, at least on the surface for as long I can.
"The police have been informed. Right?" She repeatedly said "yes" I could tell she was scared. She wasn't scheming by nature, I didn't doubted her instead I was considerate of her for being there, on the other hand I also knew except lara the rest of the Edwards kept their distance from the matter involving me.
It is a weekday and two hours have already passed since he went missing. If she was informing me, she must've confirmed it for nth times beforehand.
Sweatbeads beads were forming on my face. My palms were sweat too.
I must get help. Right now!
I thought I took a room first so everything will remain normal but it turns out the other party was quicker than me.
If he gets hurt I'll make them pay back twice the pain they cause me. My sweaty palms curled into fists so tight the blood prickled out but the flames in my heart couldn't let me feel the distant pain.
I changed into something comfy to go with boots so that I don't look out of place when I reach dad's place which is at two hours drive from here.
Once I fired the engine I didn't stopped until I reached the well-known countryside Tavern - 'The Macrell's.'
I stood at the small staircase leading to the huge wooden door which opened up to a whole new world detached from my reality, I admired the letters that represented my dad's hardwork. The place that welcomed me everyday after school.
Even though the town is isolated, I could tell from the packed parking lot the bar is still booming.
I stepped up to the door my hand gripping the knob. It has been a long time, will they recognize me? What if new generation have replaced our old guys. The air of costumers must've also changed. How awkward will it be? facing them!? My heartbeat quickened but I needed Help.
So I pushed open the door with the slightest mustered strength.
