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Boss was on the way back home.
He leaned back in his chair as blood trickled down his arm. Someone was treating his wound beside him.
A wave of fury crashed through him as he thought of how he failed to kill Alpha Kilian despite the perfect opportunity handed to him on a plate.
Right then, the man in the front seat whirled around with a fearful expression on his face. “Boss, we’re in trouble.”
Hearing that, Boss raised his head slowly to look at the man.
Seeing his hostile gaze, the man faltered and dared not utter another word. “Say it!” Boss growled.
After a brief moment of hesitation, the man revealed, “T-The money is gone.” Boss’ eyes narrowed into slits. “What do you mean by the money is gone?”
“Well, the transaction went through previously, but I don’t know why it is gone now…” the man answered in a trembling voice.
Refusing to believe him, Boss leaned forward and grabbed the laptop from him to check the account himself. Indeed, the balance on his account was zero.
“Impossible. This is impossible,” Boss muttered under his breath as he shook his head. He raised his head and narrowed his eyes at the man in the front seat.
Pulling out a gun, he pointed it at the man’s head and demanded, “Tell me. Was it you who transferred the money out of the account?”
Shocked, the man raised his hands and clarified frantically, “There’s no way I would do so! I don’t have the guts. Look, there is no transaction history in the account. We didn’t receive the money earlier!”
Frowning, Boss checked the transaction history and confirmed that there was no deposit earlier. He narrowed his eyes and scowled unhappily.
After pondering for a moment, he looked up and questioned, “What do you think happened?”
The man mulled over it for a while and replied, “I think the previous transaction record was an error. If that’s not the case, they could have hired a capable hacker who transferred the money away.”
“Hacker, huh?” Boss muttered as anger flared in his gaze.
As he fell silent, the man in the front seat asked, “Boss, what should we do now? Without the money, we can’t report back to General Will. He won’t believe us. In fact, he will kill us all!”
Boss knew that well, but he couldn’t help but feel frustrated and furious.
“Boss-”
“Shut up!” Boss roared.
The man fell silent and gazed at Boss worriedly.
Boss remained quiet for a long while as he stared at the laptop. He knew that Will would take his life after finding out what happened here.
A while later, Boss clenched his fists and looked at the rest. “Tonight, ask General Will to come over. Don’t tell him anything.”
“Invite General Will over? But we-”
“I will figure out a way. Just do as I say!” Boss ordered.
Despite their fear, the other two men had no choice but to obey his order. Boss stared at the laptop as his fists balled up.
J! One day, you’ll come to me on your knees. If that day comes, I’ll make sure your life becomes a living hell!
That night, Boss was still staring at the laptop screen in his tent. Alas, the balance was still zero. It was pretty obvious to him that it was all Alpha Kilian ‘s doing.
I thought I punished him, but he screwed me over in the end. A commotion sounded outside.
“General Will.”
Hearing the noise, Boss glanced at the door and shut his laptop. Will strode into the tent.
Boss went over to him and greeted, “General Will.”
Will seemed not to notice him and took his seat inside the tent. A hint of hostility flashed across Boss’ eyes as he looked at Will.
Will looked straight at Boss. “Boss, did you ask me to come as you have accomplished your mission?” Boss nodded in response.
“Where is the money?” Will asked.
“The money is in the account. I need some time to get it out,” came Boss’ reply. Will met his eyes. “No need. Just give me the bank card.”
Boss stayed still and did not respond.
Will looked at him. “Didn’t you hear my words?”
Boss parted his lips to reveal, “The card is on the table in front of you.” Hearing that, Will turned to the table and saw a card there.
His lips curved into a smile. “Good job.”
However, he accidentally cut his hand on a sharp weapon on the table when he reached out to get the card.
“D*mn it!” Will cursed under his breath as blood trickled out of the wound on his hand. Right then, Boss raised his head to look at him.
After getting the card, Will handed it to Gavin, who was standing beside him. The man took the card and left the tent.
A complicated glint flashed across Boss’ eyes as he watched him leave. Right then, Will glanced around and inquired, “Where is that woman?”
“Which woman?”
He was about to fire a shot when his hand became weak. His entire body turned stiff as blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth.
Seeing that, Gavin hurried over. “General Will…”
Despite his fury mere moments ago, Will slumped into the chair and stared at Boss. His eyes were as wide as saucers, but he couldn’t move his limbs.
“General Will, what’s wrong with you? What happened to you?” Gavin asked hastily. He glared at Boss and demanded, “What did you do to General Will?”
“I stood here and didn’t move an inch. What can I do?” Boss responded. “You…”
Suddenly, Will parted his lips to say something. At once, Gavin leaned down and put his ear by Will’s lips.
After hearing what Will had to say, he glowered at Boss and whipped his gun out to point it at the former.
Boss remained unfazed. Despite having a gun pointed in his direction, he chuckled out loud. “You’d better think through before firing the gun,” he reminded.
Gavin sneered, “I don’t have to think twice to punish a traitor!”
“Then, should you call your family before firing the gun?” Boss responded. Hearing that, Gavin froze and shot him a sharp look.
“Boss, how dare you harm my family!” he declared furiously.
Boss merely flashed a languid smile. “I didn’t harm them. All I did was invite them to my place and provide them with food and accommodation. They are happier there than in your little house.”
Gavin’s hand was shaking as he held the gun.
Boss went to him. “As long as you help me take over General Will’s position, I promise they will be fine. I will even send your kid to study overseas.”
“Dream on!” Gavin retorted.
Boss was still calm. “Don’t reject that fast. Think about it. What did you get from working for General Will? Money, a house, or a family?”
“I won’t be a traitor!” Gavin merely stared at him.
“A traitor?” Boss snickered. “That is a negative term, but I think humans have the right to their own judgments. If he is a good leader, you can insist on following him. However, do you still think he is a good leader after what he did over the years?”
Gavin did not gratify him with a response.
“All these years, he led the people of the Midnight fang pack to wreak havoc and did all sorts of evil deeds. Do we want that?” Boss questioned.
Still, Gavin said nothing. He disagreed with Will’s decision but couldn’t do anything to stop the man’s actions for the past few years.
“You were loyal to him, but do you know what he did to you? I don’t think so. Remember how your son died in the war? Do you think he sacrificed to save General Will?”
Stunned, Gavin whipped his head up to stare at Boss. “What do you mean by that?”
Boss chuckled lightly and said in a low voice, “Back then, they didn’t sacrifice to save General Will. It was General Will who abandoned my sister and your son there to avoid those people. Hence, he was the
reason they died.”
Gavin’s eyes widened, but he quickly shook his head. “No, you’re wrong. That was just an accident.” He then turned to look at the man slumped in the chair; distrust evident in his gaze.
“The kids were fine in the base, but why did they leave with General Will suddenly? Many people were with them, but why did they have to die? Have you never thought, hated, or suspected anything?” Boss asked slowly.
“No. General Will won’t do that. Why would he do that?” Gavin remained doubtful.
“If I’m not mistaken, your son was good in his studies. There was a spot to study overseas, and he was supposed to get it.”
Gavin stared straight at Boss.
Boss continued, “Who got the chance to study overseas after your son died?” Gavin turned over his shoulder to look at the man in the chair.
“General Will’s son got the spot,” Boss said, “that accident was nothing but an intricate plan. My sister was dragged into the mess and died as she was on good terms with your son!”
It felt like a lightning had struck Gavin.
He couldn’t believe that the man he had been loyal to for years had done that to him. He shook his head and insisted, “I was the one who gave up the spot to General Will!”
“Yes. Your son died, so who else could you give the spot to? Who were you loyal to?” Boss looked him straight in the eye.
Gavin fell silent as he had nothing to say in retaliation.
Indeed, he had his suspicions back then. Right now, his questions and coincidences were answered.
Everything Gavin believed in was destroyed to shreds. His hands holding the gun were trembling violently.
Boss went over to him and placed his hand on Gavin’s shoulders. “Gavin, it doesn’t matter if you trust me or not. You can investigate the matter yourself. I can provide the evidence and witnesses you need. I could’ve gotten rid of you today, but I didn’t do that as I admire you. I know what you’re like, so I hope to get your help. Nevertheless, you are free to reject me. As my sister was friends with your son, I will let you go. You are free to make your own choice!”
Gavin spun around to look at him.