Chapter 241 So Angry That He Vomited Blood
"If we don't take him out now, it's gonna be a whole different ball game later," the assistant said, getting the seriousness of the situation. "Skyview's only getting stronger."
Kaelen gave a sharp nod. "Exactly."
"But that woman, Suzanne, the one always with Skyview… she's no joke."
A chill ran down Kaelen's spine like he'd just seen a ghost. "No joke? She's downright terrifying. Don't let her looks fool you; she's got some serious power."
The assistant's eyes went wide. "That strong? Are we sure she's even human?"
"The world's a weird place, full of weird people. Now, leave me. I need some time alone," Kaelen said, his voice heavy with unspoken thoughts.
The assistant, Thelonius Darkmoon, wasn't just any employee. He was family – Darkmoon Family, to be exact. Bound by blood and a shared history, Thelonius and Kaelen were more than brothers. They'd grown up together, their lives intertwined, their secrets shared. The trust between them was rock solid. Kaelen wouldn't dare mention murder to anyone else.
Once alone, Kaelen pulled out a plain-looking USB drive from his pocket. His hand shook as he plugged it in – a two-hundred-million-dollar USB drive, probably the priciest one ever. The drive had just one video file, hidden behind layers of encryption.
'You think you can escape me, Calix? Hiding in another country won't save you. I might not be able to touch you there, but I can still make your life a living hell. I can have you framed, imprisoned. Evalia's prisons… many are privately owned. A little bribe here, a little pressure there, and you'll find yourself in a men's prison.' A cruel smile spread across Kaelen's face. 'With your peculiarities, let's just say prison would be a very unpleasant experience.'
Vengeful didn't even begin to describe Kaelen. He wouldn't rest until both Skyview and Calix, the traitor, paid for crossing him. He'd already started spinning elaborate scenarios in his head, each more deliciously cruel than the last. With a sense of anticipation, he finally clicked on the video.
A cheerful, almost childish melody filled the room. Kaelen froze, his blood turning to ice. He listened in stunned silence as the innocent tune played on, the video finally coming into focus. It wasn't what he expected. It wasn't their sex tape at all.
The realization hit him like a punch to the gut. He'd been played. Skyview never had the tape. He'd used Kaelen's fear, his guilt, and his detailed recollection of that night to weave a convincing lie. And Kaelen, blinded by panic, had willingly handed over two hundred million dollars for a worthless piece of plastic. He'd been made a fool of.
"Skyview! You tricked me! Two hundred million dollars for a fake video!" Rage choked him, a metallic taste filling his mouth. He tasted blood. The room spun, and then everything went black.
The next day, at Golden Isle City airport, a little girl with a mischievous grin and a backpack bigger than herself skipped through the arrivals gate, humming the same childish tune that had driven Kaelen to the brink.
People couldn't help but smile at the sight, though some found it odd that she was completely alone. Unfazed, the little girl confidently hailed a taxi.
"Where to, little one? And shouldn't you be with your parents?" the driver asked, eyeing his unusual passenger in the rearview mirror.
"Sometimes, it's better not to ask too many questions," she replied with a wink. "Summer Palace, please. And keep the change." She tossed a wad of bills onto the dashboard, leaving the driver speechless.
"You got it! Fastest ride in Golden Isle City, coming right up!" Money had a way of silencing doubts. The driver put the pedal to the metal, well, as much as traffic laws allowed. He also had a habit of singing along to the radio.
"Please! My ears are bleeding!" The little girl's voice was a mix of amusement and exasperation.
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