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She broke down into tears. After a while, she asked, “Is there anything I could help you with?” I replied, “No, you have already provided us with the necessary information, there is nothing else you can do.” She hesitantly asked, “What have you decided for me?” I looked at her gravely and replied, “I haven’t made any decisions yet, but you are involved with criminals and have assisted them in illegal activities, so something will be decided for you. You cannot be subjected to direct criminal charges, but you can be charged with assisting criminals.” Her face turned pale, and I made my way out of her room with Mia.
Mia appeared to be weary, likely due to the events of the day. Fortunately, Jim’s assistant provided her with a spare room to rest. Despite my efforts to contact Jim and Jack, I received no response. Concerns began to weigh on me as I worried about their safety and whereabouts. Suddenly, Jim’s assistant notified me that someone was attempting to open the main door, which was an unusual occurrence. Alarmed, I immediately alerted everyone and instructed the guards to be vigilant, while closely monitoring the CCTV footage for any suspicious activity.
26
MIA
I was plungedinto a deep slumber when I was abruptly jolted awake by noises emanating from the vicinity. Without delay, I sprang out of bed and rushed out of my room. To my astonishment, all the members of Ethan and Jim’s team were brandishing their firearms and assuming battle positions. This scene was enough to give me pause. I quickly made my way over to Ethan, who was intently monitoring the CCTV footage. Suddenly, the sharp sound of a whistle pierced the air, causing all members to lower their weapons and ease their tense postures. Ethan immediately urged everyone to stand down, as the whistle was a signal that our own team members were approaching from outside.
Ethan immediately instructed the team to turn on the lights that had been switched off earlier. A few members went out to check on the situation. I stood next to Ethan, both of us glued to the monitor screen. My heart was pounding with anxiety. Who could be coming at this late hour? Suddenly, Jack’s face popped up on the monitor screen. It was a huge relief for both Ethan and me, but I couldn’t help but wonder where Alex was. I scanned the area behind Jack on the monitor screen, hoping to see Alex. As it turned out, Jack was bringing Alex back with him.
With great surprise, I noticed another face behind Jack’s. In that moment, I recognized the face of my beloved brother, Alex. Overcome with joy, I shouted in excitement. As Alex entered the building, I rushed out to greet him. Approaching him eagerly, I placed my head on his shoulder as he lovingly put his hand on my head. As my only sibling, my elder brother, he had been the dearest love of my life.
Ethan joined us outside and warmly greeted my brother. Both of them shared a laugh, a sense of relief palpable in the air. I looked around and noticed that Jim and Jack were behind them, struggling to hold up a young woman who appeared to be in dire need of medical attention. Ethan’s attention was also diverted to the presence of the girl. He looked at her inquisitively and turned towards Alex, asking, “Emily??” with a questioning tone. Alex chuckled and responded, “Yes, you remember her.” Ethan nodded in recognition, "Yes, I have seen you both together a lot of times, but I don't know if you're still together," Ethan said. But I couldn’t comprehend the entire situation. So, I asked Alex in confusion, “Who is this?”
With a smile on his face, Alex explained, “She is my fiancée, and we are getting married soon.” I looked at the girl closely and realized that she was badly injured. Alex then added, “But she needs immediate medical attention.” Ethan turned towards Jack, his expression questioning. “You were requesting the doctor for this girl?” Jack nodded in confirmation. “Yes, boss.”
Jim and Jack carefully carried the injured girl inside. Ethan turned to Alex and said, “I have a team of professional medical staff available, thanks to Jim’s arrangements. But we can also transfer her to the hospital.” Alex’s eyes widened with fear. “No, I cannot take the risk of taking her to the hospital. Please try to provide her with full medical attention here.” I was curious and concerned, “Alex, what happened to you? Why did you disappear?” Alex looked exhausted and replied, “I’m badly tired, I need to rest first. I’ll tell you the whole story later.” Ethan nodded in understanding. “Sure, take your time, Alex. We’ll make sure she gets the best care possible.”
Alex disappeared inside the room and I stood there, feeling confused. Ethan noticed my expression and asked, “What’s on your mind?” I turned to him and said, “I’m worried about Alex. He seemed afraid of someone, and he didn’t tell me anything. What happened to him? Why did he suddenly disappear? And what about that girl – his fiancée?” I asked all these questions in one breath, feeling anxious about Alex’s well-being. Ethan smiled reassuringly and replied, “Don’t worry, let him rest for a while, and he’ll explain everything. And about Emily – I know her, Alex has been in a long-term relationship with her, and they both want to get married.” I nodded my head, “Alex once mentioned Emily, who had accepted his proposal. But I haven’t met her in person yet.” Ethan looked around and said, “They both will make a cute couple.” Then he added, “Anyway, let’s ask Jim and Jack about the situation, and we’ll leave Alex to rest for a bit.” With that, Ethan walked towards the room, and I followed his footsteps, feeling curious and relieved at the same time.
As we entered the room, we found Jim and Jack engrossed in conversation. Ethan inquired, “Jack, can you tell me what happened after you reached the address I gave you? How did the girl get injured?” Jack heaved a heavy sigh and began recounting the story. “Boss, the address was a flat located far from the city with the least population. When I reached there, Alex was surprised to see me. I explained your instructions to him, and he was extremely fearful. He told me about Emily and how she was severely injured. After some persuasion, he agreed to come with me. During the journey, he kept suspecting that someone was following us and needed constant assurance of safety measures. Emily’s condition was critical, but both she and Alex were averse to seeking medical help from a hospital. That’s when I decided to call you for a doctor and additional security.”
Ethan listened to Jack’s story intently, nodding his head at every detail. “But why did Alex leave his house silently? Did he tell you anything about that?” Ethan inquired. Jack shook his head. “No, boss, he didn’t mention anything about it. But he was too afraid, and I didn’t want to press him.” Ethan and I exchanged a worried look. We had no clue why Alex had suddenly disappeared and what had caused him to be so afraid.
As the evening wore on, Ethan and I arrived at Emily’s room where the medical staff was busy attending to her. There, we saw Alex sitting by her side, looking relieved at our arrival. Sensing the tension in the room, I asked Alex with concern, “How are you feeling now?” Alex’s face lit up with a small smile as he replied, “I’m fine, don’t worry.” As I turned towards Emily, I was happy to see that she was in better condition than before. “What about you, Emily?” I inquired gently. She returned my smile and said, “I’m feeling better now, thank you.” However, Ethan’s attention was focused on Alex, and he gestured towards him, saying, “Can we talk for some time?” Alex nodded in agreement, and he instructed the nurse attending to Emily to take good care of her. Ethan looked reassuringly at Alex and said, “Don’t worry, my friend. She’s in good hands.” Alex and Emily smiled.
Upon arriving at the room, Ethan asked Alex to provide an explanation regarding the situation. “Alex, we’re currently working on retrieving your vital documents, and our other critical case is related to this matter. Therefore, you must tell us what happened. Why did you leave your house? How did Emily get injured?” Ethan inquired, his voice firm but calm. Initially hesitant, Alex eventually relented when Ethan and I pushed him further. He revealed that he had been continuously worried about his business documents, and Emily offered to assist him in retrieving them. Despite Alex’s request for her to refrain from doing so, Emily persisted. “She really loves me,” Alex remarked, causing Ethan and I to chuckle. Alex then revealed that they had no idea who was behind the theft of the documents, and they were left with no clues to go on.
Alex recounted his harrowing experience to Ethan and me, revealing that he had been relentlessly harassed and threatened by the group that had stolen his documents. “They would call me, send me messages through different channels,” he explained, “demanding that I do some illegal work for them. But I refused to comply with their demands, and that’s when they threatened to only return my files if I worked for them. They want to tie my businesses with their illegal activities.” He suspected that they were trying to form a massive mafia gang and wanted him to be part of it by force. The thought of being dragged into such a scheme was terrifying to him, and he couldn’t bear the thought of the harm it might bring to his family and loved ones.
When Alex spoke of his decision to leave the city with Emily, he explained that he suspected Emily might do something foolish and was also concerned for my safety, gesturing towards Ethan. “But I found peace of mind knowing that Mia was working with you and that you would take care of her,” he said to Ethan. Alex then gestured towards me and continued, “I visited Mia and informed her that I was leaving, as I didn’t want to burden her with the whole situation.” However, while Alex was away, something terrible happened. Emily was at his residence when she received a call from the culprit who was threatening Alex. Furious, Emily responded to the call and used very harsh words. Unfortunately, Alex’s security team was not around his house at the time, and the culprits were able to enter and beat Emily severely. They even left a message for Alex that they would continue to harm Emily if he didn’t follow their instructions.
27
ETHAN
Alex toldus that he found himself paralyzed with fear and uncertainty. He had just received yet another call from his attackers, threatening to kidnap Emily if he didn’t comply with their demands. Emily’s condition was rapidly deteriorating, and Alex knew he had to act fast. Despite his fear, he summoned all his strength to tend to Emily’s medical needs, knowing that time was running out. As he tended to Emily, Alex realized that his attackers were after more than just his documents – they wanted to use his business for their illicit activities. Even after stealing his files, they hadn’t destroyed them, suggesting that they still had plans for his business. Fearing for his safety and that of his loved ones, Alex decided to flee the state without telling anyone. He used a secret door in his house and a car he rarely used to slip away unnoticed. Prior to departing the city, Alex made a stop at the residence of a doctor who was a close confidant of his. He desired to provide Emily with a treatment that could aid in her wound healing, and he implored the physician to maintain confidentiality. Following the receipt of medication from the doctor, the two proceeded to make their exit from the city. Alex was so afraid that he even turned off all his phone numbers, cutting himself off from the outside world. But every so often, he would turn on his family’s phone number, hoping that I would be able to track him down and provide medical aid and security for Emily.
Mia’s eyes glistened with concern as she addressed Alex. “But at least, Alex, you could have told us. You could have informed me through our family number. We were able to trace your location through that number. Thank goodness it was on when we tried to trace you. I even dialed your number, but you didn’t pick up my call. I sent messages too, but you didn’t reply.” Alex hung his head, clearly remorseful. “I was so afraid. I didn’t know what to do. When I saw your messages, I got a glimmer of hope that maybe you could locate me and help me. If Jack had not reached on time, then maybe I would have tried to call you or Ethan and ask for help. But you guys traced me in time, and Jack arrived just in time.”
Jim entered the room. His face displayed a sense of urgency as he spoke, “Boss, Abigail wishes to speak with you. She has some crucial information to share.” Immediately, I rose from my seat, eager to learn what Abigail had to say. Alex inquired, “Who is Abigail?” Mia then recounted to him how Jim had brought Abigail to us. I followed Jim out of the room and into Abigail’s room. Her current state was an improvement from before; Jim informed me that the doctors had provided her with excellent treatment, and she was overcoming her drug addiction. With a curious look, I approached Abigail who was still in bed, but in a better condition. I inquired, “Earlier, you said you didn’t know anything else, but now Jim is saying that you have some important information for us?” Abigail lifted her gaze and replied with determination, “Yes, I do have something that can help you solve your case. I can retrieve all your documents from Oliver.”
I smiled and replied, “ You can’t do anything. Oliver will no longer trust you, and if you go towards him, maybe he will kill you. We can’t take the risk of sending you back to him as you are our enemy,” I explained to her. She appeared embarrassed and anxious, “No, I’m not your enemy. I won’t go anywhere. I’ll provide you with all the information, and you can retrieve your documents easily using that information. I told Jim everything, but before I give you the information, I need security from you. You will save me from punishment.” Jim and I exchanged a quick glance.
I responded firmly, “Before I can make any promises, I need to know what you have to offer us. Once we have your information, we’ll decide what measures to take with you.” Abigail’s face fell at my response, and she quickly interjected, “Please understand, I’m living in constant fear. I need assurance from you that I’ll be safe.” I paused, contemplating her request. “Fine,” I relented, “if your information proves to be valuable, I’ll do everything in my power to keep you out of trouble with the law, I promise you. Does that satisfy you?” Her expression softened as she let out a deep breath. “Yes,” she replied, a small smile forming on her lips. “During my time with Oliver, I overheard him talking about a safe deposit box at the bank where he stores all the critical documents. The very same box contains the documents of Mr. Joe and Alex. And I have a plan to retrieve these documents for you.” Observing her every move with keen interest, I nodded in agreement, And she went on to explain in detail.
Upon entering the room with Jim, I observed Mia and Alex engaged in a hushed conversation that immediately ceased upon our arrival. Turning to Jim, I conveyed my reservations about Abigail’s reliability, stating, “While Abigail’s information is significant, I cannot wholly trust her.” Mia inquired about the information obtained from Abigail, to which I provided a detailed account of the situation. Both Alex and Mia appeared thrilled at the prospect, prompting me to expound upon my intentions. “I not only want to retrieve the documents, but I also want to set a trap for Oliver. According to Abigail, Oliver only accesses the safety deposit box when he has new blackmail material to add. Additionally, he may have rented the box through a proxy whose identity is unknown to us, so I intend to obtain a Court Order to open the box. I will ensure its procurement, but more importantly, I want to apprehend Oliver at the same time, bolstering my case against him with irrefutable evidence.” Jim voiced his concerns about Abigail, to which I tersely replied, “I understand your concern for Abigail, but I am bound by my promise to her to do everything in my power to protect her.” A brief moment of awkward silence passed before I clarified, “Rest assured, I will ensure that high-security officers are present, and that we have all the necessary arrangements in place to catch Oliver in the act.”
As I looked at Mia, I couldn’t help but notice the elation on her face. It seemed that her happiness was linked to the safe arrival of her brother. We spent the entire next day meticulously planning the trap we would set for Oliver. Jim, however, seemed to be overly concerned about Abigail and repeatedly inquired about her well-being, until I finally reprimanded him for his preoccupation. In order to ensure the success of our mission, I reached out to some high-ranking security officials with whom I had established good relationships in the past. They all assured me of their commitment to providing the necessary safety measures and granting us successful access to Oliver’s safety deposit box.
On the following day, Jim successfully lured Oliver to the location where we had set our trap. With precision and meticulous planning, we recorded a compelling video message featuring Alex and Emily, in which they both provided irrefutable evidence of Oliver’s criminal activities, his menacing threats, and various other incriminating factors that we had collected through our network of highly skilled operatives. This video message was then disseminated to the public, rapidly gaining widespread attention and viral status.
As Oliver arrived at the designated location, he was confronted by a contingent of law enforcement officials who had been primed and prepared for this moment. It was clear that he had no idea what was about to unfold, and the sight of the police officers closing in on him was nothing short of breathtaking.
Abigail had shared with us a closely guarded secret about Oliver – he had a secret daughter. Jim had managed to obtain access to this daughter, a fact that no one else knew about, but Abigail had once overheard him speaking to her on the phone. Utilizing this knowledge to great effect, Jim cleverly concocted a ruse, pretending to threaten Oliver’s daughter unless he complied with our demands and showed up at the specified location to pay the ransom. With the noose tightening around his neck, Oliver had little choice but to comply, and as he stepped out of his car, he was immediately surrounded by law enforcement officers. We had successfully ensnared him, and he knew it. It was only a matter of time before justice would be served.
With the court order in hand, we were able to gain access to Oliver’s safety deposit box. As we dug through the contents, we were elated to find a plethora of incriminating evidence that could be used against him in a court of law. In addition to retrieving the vital documents of Mr. Joe and Alex’s business, we uncovered a wealth of other materials that could serve as concrete proof of Oliver’s illicit activities. With this evidence in hand, we promptly turned it over to the court, confident that justice would be served. It was immensely satisfying to know that our tireless efforts and unwavering determination had paid off in the end, and that we had managed to bring a dangerous criminal to justice.
