Chapter 382
382
382
“Take a look at this -20% of the shares belong to a major shareholder called “Nedyah Group. What comes to mind?” sebastian asked.
Catlin looked closely, “Nothing stands out on the surfice.”
“Exactly. It’s designed to look that way. Now try reading the name backwards”
Following his prompt, Caitlin reversed the name. “Nedyah… Hayden.”
A name flashed through her mind like lightning. Her eyes widened as realization hit “it’s him? Hayden
“I’ve already investigated. It’s definitely him. Nedyah Group is a private company under his control, but it’s not listed under his name, so it’s nearly impossible to trace unless you dig deep,”
Caltin’s brows furrowed. Just thinking about Hayden’s seductive, enigmatic face made her expression turn colder.
“Looks like you really can’t judge people by appearances . He already holds 20% of the company’s shares and now he wants to partner with
me for more? So his endgame is to swallow the entire Yuncey Group!
Sebastian added thoughtfully, “What we still don’t know is whether Timothy willingly gave him those shares, or if Hayden schemed to
acquire them.
“if it’s the latter, then maybe it was to avenge his mother, and I can understand that. But if Timothy handed them over willingly that raises
some very interesting questions.
After discovering Nedyah Group’s stake, Caitlin’s trust in Hayden dropped significantly,
She had to figure out what part Hayden was really playing in all of this.
As they let the law office, Sebastian received a call from James. Once inside the car, he said, “Let’s go meet up with Harrison–he said he
found something important”
They drove off to meet James, who shared what he had uncovered .
“I was digging into the Yuncey family’s background when I accidentally intercepted something big , ” James explained.
“What was it?” Caitlin asked.
“There’s this guy, goes by the name Wilson. He’s contacted Quill multiple times, demanding money and threatening to expose something from five years ago.
“it’s full blown blackmail, but Quill hasn’t dared report him. Over the past three months, Quill’s sent him money three times–round 300,000 each time. The most recent transfer was just earlier today . ”
Caitlin frowned in thought. “So what the hell did Quill have him do five years ago? Whatever it was, Wilson’s been using it to extort him ever
since. What could it be ? ”
“The only way to know is to ask Wilson ourselves , Sebastian suggested.
“ Good idea. Harrison, can you trace Wilson’s location!” Caitlin asked.
“I already did. He’s at Phoenix Club right now.”
“Then let’s go . ”
1/3
382
They drowe straight to Phoenix Club, a den of excess with a bustling underground casino.
Caitlin and Sebastian stayed in the car while James went in with a few others to look for Wilson
Inside, the casino was rowdy and hill of smoke. Wilson a scruffy, unshaven middle–aged man was a regular. He wouldn’t lost every penny in his pocket.
The 300,000 he received earlier that day was already gone–converted to chips and blown in just a few hours.
Now desperate to win back his losses, he dug through his pockets for his phone. He planned to call Quill for “another loan.”
But before he could make the call, two men suddenly grabbed him by the arms.
“Hey, what are you doing? I don’t know you guys!”
“Someone wants to see you.”
One of the men pressed a knife to his side. Wilson instantly froze
Meanwhile, James and his men had just entered the club. Having seen Wilson’s photo, James quickly spotted him–being led away toward
the back exit.
“There! That’s him! Let’s movel
They followed them out. But to their shock, once outside, the two men began beating Wilson mercilessly.
“Help! Stop! Please”
Wilson curled into a ball on the ground, screaming for help.
“Try blackmailing us again and see what happens!”
“Hand over what you’ve got–or you’re dead!”
One of the men grabbed him by the collar, pulling out a spring–loaded knife.
Wilson’s eyes bulged with fear.
“Still won’t talk? We’re giving you a chance to live. You actually recorded something? You must have a death wish!”
Just as the man raised the knife to stab him, James struck–throwing a baton that smacked the attacker’s hand and sent the knife flying.
Before they could react, James’s kicks landed hard, sending both men flying.
He and his team beat the attackers into unconsciousness in seconds.
Wilson, terrified out of his mind, started crawling on the ground to escape–only for James to step in front of him.
“Don’t… don’t kill me… please…”
“You’re Wilson. You’re coming with us.”
James grabbed him by the collar and hauled him up.
Wilson was dragged back and thrown in front of Caitlin and Sebastian.
194
2
When he looked up and sawitin, he frame
He’d never seen such a beautiful woman in his 1996
“What are you staring at? One more took and gouge your eyes out, fames snapped, kicking him,
Wilson quickly dropped his head
Caitlin looked him over and asked calmly, “You’re Wilson? Quiff’s former lackey?
Wilson was terrified and confused he had no idea what these people wanted from him.
Then Caitlin pulled out a duffel bag, unzipped it, and dumped it at his feet.
“One million. All yours–if you tell me everything you know. if you don’t, hand you over to Quit I’m so he’s dying to find yo
Wilson’s eyes widened at the sight of the cash
Money exactly what he needed most.
“if talk, you’ll really give me all this?”
He was still skeptical. He’d never trusted anyone to offer him something without strings.
“Of course. I’ve got issues with Quill I want to know what he had you do. And I want whatever you’ve been using to blackmai
Caitlin
laid it out clearly, hoping to calm his nerves.
Wilson hestated if he spoke, he might live and get paid. If he stayed silent, Quill would probably have him killed anyway.
Faced with overwhelming temptation, he finally cracked.
“Okay! I’ll talk I’ll tell you everything!”